December 2013 9 the HUGHES TIMES
Mr. Allen E. Hyde, Principal E.R. HUGHES WWW.NEWHARTFORDSCHOOLS.ORG/HUGHES ELEMENTARY WHAT’S SCHOOL COMING UP PHONE: 315-738-9350 12/2/2013 FAX: 315-724-1899 PTA 1:30 PM
12/5/2013 340 Higby Road New Hartford, NY 13413 TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE ENDS TODAY 12/6/2013 From the Desk of the Principal BANANA SPLITS GRADES DEAR HUGHES SCHOOL FAMILIES 1,3,5 Our vision continues to become reality as we move through the year. We appreciate all of 12/10/2013 the support from parents. The faculty and staff work diligently to support children and THE CHARACTER SHOW learning. ASSEMBLY 12/11/2013 Our faculty and staff at Hughes along with the support of parents, community members, Board of Education members and district office personnel have maintained the level of COMPUTER CLUB 3-4:00 PM quality instruction and enhanced learning in order to meet high standards of learning for HUGHES WINTER CONCERT 7:00 PM AT THE JAMES A. each child. It is so rewarding to witness the learning that takes place daily. Children are MEYER PERFORMING ARTS always eager to share a story they have written or a new concept they have learned in class. CENTER AT THE BRADLEY COMPLEX The Hughes Parent Teacher Association (PTA) continues to play an active role in educating 12/18/2013 children. The continued support of this organization is greatly appreciated. I want to thank COMPUTER CLUB 3-4:30 PM all PTA members for their support of our educational programs at our school. 12/19/2013 As the building principal, I look forward to collaborating with our school community as we 9:15 AM PHYSICALS continue to provide children with an excellent education. Each day I will continue to BANANA SPLITS GR. 2, 4, 6 approach my role as principal with the determination and energy your children deserve. HOLIDAY PARTY 2:00 PM Thank you for the support, and I look forward to the remainder of the school year. Have a 12/23/2013--1/3/2014 happy holiday season filled with joy. WINTER RECESS 1 RETURN TO SCHOOL JANUARY 6, 2014 December 2013 9 Winter Reading By Kristin Dardano LMS
To read digitally, or not to read digitally-- that is the question. The answer… it doesn’t matter as long as you’re reading! While I enjoy assisting our students in selecting a paper copy of a book to read from the library, I know that many of them prefer to read on tablets. I am happy to announce that we now have the capacity to lend books digitally through “OH!” It is a BOCES sponsored e-library! The product is very user friendly and is similar to borrowing e-books and audio books from the Mid York Library. While our Junior and Senior Highs have had this capability for awhile, elementary school content is newer to the system.
If you and your child are interested in having access to this service please email me at [email protected] and I will set you up with an account and instructions on how to get started! Happy reading!
In late November and early December each year, Mrs. Wagner and her class organize the annual Toys for Tots drive in our school building. Last year, 179 toys were collected for families in need. This year is our 7th annual toy drive and we hope to make a difference in the lives of many more children and their families!
Here is a little history of Toys for Tots at E. R. Hughes!
07/08 - 234 toys collected
08/09 - 278 toys collected
09/10 - 284 toys collected
10/11 - 367 toys collected
11/12 - 264 toys collected
12/13 - 179 toys collected
6 year total - 1,606 toys collected
Kindergarten Registration
Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday January 22nd
9:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Please bring:
Original Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Proof of Residency
Registration packets are available on-line. http://www.newhartfordschools.org Please register your child at the school that he or she will attend. If you have any questions please call 2 December 2013 9
Recess A reminder for all parents that students do go outside for recess daily during the school year. Students should come to school each day dressed for the weather with coats, boots, hats, gloves etc. Also, please mark each item of clothing, book bag and lunch bag with your child’s name and their teacher’s name. Please mark all items such as birthday treats, sneakers, gym clothes, book bags, lunch boxes and any other item brought in for your child/children with their name and their teacher’s name. Thank your for your help in this matter.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS, DELAYS OR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Information can be found on the opening page of our web site. You may also check: WIBX, WLZW, WFRG, WODZ, WOUR, WUMX, WNTQ, WKTV, WTVH, WXUR, WIXT, WSYR, HOT 107.9, Observer-Dispatch (www.uticaOD.com), NBC 3 Action News, WTLB, WRNY, WUTR/WFXB/WPNY, YNN.
Hughes Winter Concert JUST A REMINDER:
December 11, 2013 If we use a snow day please remember to adjust your school calendar regarding the DAY of 7:00 pm at the James A. instruction. Meyer Performing Arts The snow day will not be counted. Center at the Bradley Complex.
Concert rehearsal will be in the Hughes Daily Schedule Gym at 1:30 pm on December 11, 2013. 8:45 AM Students may enter school 8:50 AM First bell 3:00 PM Dismissal
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Health Services
Donna Jordan, RN, BSN, NCSN Marie Perrotta, RN School Nurse Coordinator Perry Junior High School Nurse Myles Elementary School Nurse (315)738-9317 (315) 738-9606
Lynn Moretz, RN, BSN Jennifer Friedel, RN, BSN New Hartford High School Nurse Hughes Elementary School Nurse (315) 624-1235 (315) 738-9357
Lori Catanzarita, RN, BSN Bradley Elementary School Nurse (315) 624-1232
December 2013
Dear Parents,
As part of a required school health examination, a student is weighed and his/her height is measured. These numbers are used to figure out the student’s body mass index or ‘BMI’. The BMI helps the doctor or nurse know if the student’s weight is in a healthy range or is too high or too low. Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require that BMI and weight status group be included as part of the student’s school health examination. A sample of school districts, including New Hartford, has been selected to take part in a survey by the New York Sate Department of Health. We will be reporting to New York State Department of Health information about our students’ weight status groups. Only summary information is sent. No names and no information about individual students are sent. However, you may choose to have your child’s information excluded from this survey report.
The information sent to the New York State Department of Health will help health officials develop programs that make it easier for children to be healthier.
If you do not wish to have your child’s weight status group information included as part of the Health Department’s survey this year, please send a note to your school nurse, by December 20, 2013 and call the Health Office to inform them.
Thank you.
NHCSD Health Offices
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Nurse’s Notes
KEEPING YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS AND ALWAYS. Don’t let then ice weather fool you--bug borne illness can occur any time of the year. Follow these basic steps to help keep your family healthy through the year:
Teach children to wash their hands at these key times: after going to the bathroom, petting an animal, playing outside and before eating.
Do hand washing right: With soap and water, it takes 20 seconds of scrubbing to kill the germs that need to be killed.
Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer with you for visits to playgrounds, mall food courts, and other places where there might not be a sink handy. Be sure to cover every part of the hand, including under the nails, if possible.
After preparing meat or poultry, wash cutting boards with hot, soapy water and spray counter tops with disinfectant. The bacteria commonly found on raw meats, including campylobacter, salmonella and E. coli--are more dangerous than any other germs you’’re likely to have in the house.
Wash small cuts and scrapes with soap and water. Apply an antibacterial ointment, put on a bandage, and change the bandage every day until the wound heals.
Make sure your children are up to date on their vaccinations, and consider getting them a flu shot. A school age child who’s been vaccinated against the flu is less likely to bring home a bug that can infect the entire family.
If someone in your house is sick, take a moment to clean doorknobs, television remotes toys and other items your children touch throughout the day. www.flu.gov is a good resource to keep yourself updated through the flu season.
Winter is almost upon us!
Please be sure your children are dressed appropriately (ie:warm layers, hats, gloves or mittens, boots ETC.) We continue to enjoy a few minutes of fresh air after lunch and your child will enjoy that time much more if dressed appropriately. You lose a lot of heat through your head and neck. Wear a hat and you’ll put a lid on the heat your body needs.
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