
Hello parents! Just a reminder that tomorrow is our FINAL book swap. This means ALL students to turn in their ARC books back to their classroom teachers by Tuesday, May 28th. Students will still be expected to read every night for 2 steps (30 minutes). Students may read any books from home. Thank you

Due to a storm predicted to move through @ 2:30 today, we are postponing the Duck, Duck, Drop until Tuesday, May 28th @ 3:00.


We are moving forward with Field Day with some significant changes. Please read the details below:
9:10 AM - 12:30 PM: All students will participate in Field Day activities.
Families are still invited to attend!
There will be no activities after 12:30 PM.
A decision about Duck Duck Drop will be made by 1:00 PM.


Good evening parents! We are going to complete our final book swap of the school year. This means ALL students to turn in their ARC books back to their classroom teachers by Tuesday, May 28th. Students will still be expected to read every night for 2 steps (30 minutes). Students may read any books from home. Thank you

Good afternoon HES families,
Tomorrow is our field day so we wanted to send some reminders. Students must wear tennis shoes, sunblock must be put on at home, field day shirts will be passed out at school and bring $ for Gatorades ($2) and ducks ($3 for 1, $5 for 2). All parents are welcome to outside events. Thank you


Parade starts at 2:30PM! Please see Facebook post about parking as some areas will close at 2:15 by HPD!!!!

HES Annual Masquerade March House Parade is this WEDNESDAY, May, 22nd , 2:30pm !!! Come decked out in your house colors from head to toe 🤍❤️💛💜 the most decked out student in each class will receive 25 house points for their house !!!!

Duck Duck Drop🐥 Event Sales begin THIS week during student's lunch time! Buy a duck for a chance to win some awesome prizes !!!! 🐥🏆 see link below!!
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Good Evening! Please click the link to see our recent post about our upcoming family picnic basket donations that are needed for each grade level! Thanks and have a great evening.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/mtv3msaemVsDmvot/?mibextid=WC7FNe

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Take a look at how your student can help us celebrate our staff!
https://secure.smore.com/n/zp4hy


Introducing Rooms, the new DCPS Parent-Teacher communication tool! Rooms is fully integrated into our district app so you have one app for everything. Parents/Guardians can use the DCPS app for district and school news, events, dining, and now Rooms. Please check your email for more information and to get connected to your child's teacher(s).


Please double check your students back packs for our annual chalk the walk and house parade permission slips ! We are still in need of water, and ice pops to help celebrate students for their hard work during chalk the walk in raising awareness for Children’s mental health 💚 Donated items can be dropped off 9am-3pm.


Our book swap begins today! All ’ARC’ books need to be returned by Tuesday, April 30th. Please check everywhere! Also, starting today students will not be sent home with ‘ARC’ books until Friday, May 3rd. We will have the 2 step at-home reading for homework, but students may read any book they have at home. Thanks!

Hi Families,
Many of our upcoming events, including end of the year, are included in our newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/n/mc31b


Just a friendly reminder that today is a half day ! 12:50pm dismissal !

HES 4th annual chalk the walk is May 6th ! Students are to wear GREEN for mental health awareness! If you are interested in donating please see the link below !
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Here's the Weekly Newsletter with many of the events listed for the remainder of the school year! We are sure more will be added!
https://www.smore.com/n/tdu57


Earth Day is Monday! Each house is challenged this week ONLY to collect as many ALUMINUM CANS for their house bin in order to win a pizza party on Monday ! Starting tomorrow parents can also place cans in their child's house bin located outside the cafeteria doors, we ask NO cars in the bus loop during school hours !


This Thursday, April 18, 2024 is picture day! Class pictures will be taken. They are $10. Envelopes were sent home but you can also order online. Go to www.strawbridge.net our code is FM428435.
Individual pictures will be taken for everyone. No payment is needed now, the proofs will be coming home soon.
