Harrison Elementary School

Remote Learning Day 3/14/23

March is Kindness Month at Harrison Elementary! Here is another post created by 6th grade students (work is unedited, as written by the student).

March is Kindness Month at Harrison Elementary! Here is another post created by 6th grade students (work is unedited, as written by the student).

March is Kindness Month at Harrison Elementary! Here is another post created by 6th grade students (work is unedited, as written by the student).

Dear Families, The School Board has approved remote snow days for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. Please read the letter at this link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14tIG_Qml-XUU3WSShT4FqnA82iNJK3fDT4fUfY5Sa8c/edit?usp=sharing

March is Kindness Month at Harrison Elementary! 6th grade students were asked to create some social media posts that "Promote Kindness." We will share a few of their creations over the next few days, which were selected by the students (work is unedited, as written by the students).

Today in 6th grade STEM, we had Mr. Loew from the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District (https://www.cumberlandswcd.org/) to help support our learning on ways we measure water health-for not only humans but for wildlife as well. This fits with our learning that we do with the Lakes Environmental Association on how we can protect our greatest natural resource-WATER!

Pre-K Registration Time Children who will be 4 years old on or before October 15, 2023 are eligible for the Pre-Kindergarten programs in the district. To receive an application, please contact Marjorie Scribner at 207.743.8972 Ext 8268 or email m.scribner@msad17.org . Information about the Pre-Kindergarten program can be found on the MSAD #17 website https://www.msad17.org/page/enroll-your-child

During Harrison Husky Time, we went outside to work as small groups building the biggest snow sculpture! Check out the pictures of some creations.

Pre-K Registration Time! Please share with any families, with a child who will be 4 years old this fall.

WinterKids Winter Games Results are in......... Congrats to Harrison Students, Staff, and Families for coming in 10th places (which is really like 5th place because of ties)! Because of the hard work and fun, Harrison will receive $750 to support outdoor activities. Check out the leaderboard to see where other schools placed: https://winterkids.org/winter-games/winter-games-competitive-track/ We also want to congratulate Agnes Gray on their 11th place finish after their first year of competition!

Harrison Families: On Thursday and Friday, we will have visiting educators from the Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness! During the visit, our students will take part in conversations about abilities, respect, and inclusion. These topics support our district goals for Social Emotional Learning, Healthy and Resilient Students, Respect, and Responsibility. Grade 3 will learn about: Respecting differences and celebrating strengths. Grade 4 will learn about: Hidden challenges, inclusion, and sensitivity. Grade 5 will learn about: The importance of strategies and the power of unkind words. Grade 6 will learn about: Just kidding vs. bullying, human commonalities, respect, and inclusion. For more information on the Cromwell Center: https://cromwellcenter.org/disability-awareness-for-students/

Lacrosse Clinic March 25

Information on how to stay safe during the extreme cold-from the Oxford Hills School Nurses. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yZWc0NWLkYCkGQPIjm_w41XyWvcBZx-YzYDdf43qLy4/edit?usp=sharing If you need a warm place: Norway Library 10:00am-5pm Paris Library 9:00am- 6pm Paris Fire Dept 7:00am- TBD (hot coffee available) Oxford Fire Station is available to anyone who needs to warm up, take a shower, use the bathroom, charge cell phone, etc. anytime. Otisfield Community Center will have a warming shelter Poland Library 9:00am-5pm Waterford will have a warming center on Saturday Feb 4 10-4 at the town complex 366 Valley Road Waterford. There is access to bathrooms and warm beverages. Turner Fire Station 8:00am-7pm Please call 211 for more resources

PTO Meeting

From the PTO: harrisonwaterfordpto@gmail.com

Here are the Winter Safety Expectations for HARRISON. Now that snow seems to be here to stay, we wanted to share with all families- These are the expectations teachers and students review to ensure that outside time is safe and fun for all. Thank you for helping to support at home also!

WinterKids Update! Families: WE NEED YOUR HELP! Students will be brining home a BINGO board (see picture) tonight. For us to get all our points, we need EVERY FAMILY to score 5 in a row on the bingo board. We would love if families can find time this weekend to complete activities. Please have students bring the bingo board back to school on Monday. Wednesday, we will have a family sledding night at the Harrison School, 5:30-6:15. An adult is required to stay with each group of kids to help supervise. We will provide hot chocolate! Looking forward to having families join the HES staff in a night of sledding fun!

Smoothies for all Harrison students on Wednesday! Students will be getting smoothies on Wednesday at lunch, as part of our WinterKids Winter Games- Nutrition Week activities!

Harrison WinterKids Winter Games Food Drive!