Hutchings Herald 12-20-2019 

Hutchings Herald 12-20-2019

The Principal's Corner:

It happened. I love writing these bi-weekly e-mails but this week I hit writer’s block and could not piece together what I wanted my message to be for our families. I was worried about the Ph.D. program and the cost associated with the program. My mind was racing about the holiday plans, my friend’s wedding, the rehearsal dinner, and the crazy schedule that is about to happen. I was bummed out that I will not be able to see my Godson this Christmas. I was excited about the last week of school, Santa Shop, concerts, crafts, and all of the fun that we have here at the school around this time of year! However, when I sat down and tried to write this newsletter I just couldn’t. I asked Mrs. VanBlaircum what I should write about as she walked by the office and she reminded me that what I love about the holidays the most are the memories. 

She was right, the memories I have with my family around the holidays are my absolute favorite memories of my life. I remember Uncle Darwin on the roof pretending to be Santa and using a zip line to shoot a red flashing bulb over the trees so my cousin Matthew would lose his mind. I remember Brian reenacting my aunt’s facial expressions and screams as she had to drive over ice-covered roads for the first time. I remember the time I put uncooked peas into the cookie dough right before my mom popped them into the over for the church bake sale. Sorry Father Mark, but at the time I really thought I was helping. 

I know in the community there are many different feelings for the break. There are different religions, different beliefs, different events, and different obstacles that come with the holidays. However, the focus for me isn’t always the time of the year that the break falls rather it is time itself.  Time is the most valuable gift we can give to others and to ourselves. Our life is made up of time so in essence, we are literally giving a part of ourselves to others and in doing so creating a bond that is timeless. We will never be younger than we are right now and our children seem to grow faster each year. I hope this break you get a chance to invest your time into your family and create memories that will be everlasting. 

Mr. Moore

 

MacGregor's Message:

Elementary Robotics Showcase 

On Thursday, January 16, the Howell Public Schools elementary robotics teams are hosting the Howell Howell Elementary FIRST Robotics Showcase from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Three Fires Elementary cafeteria. FIRST Lego League and FIRST Lego League Jr teams from all of the district’s elementary schools will be represented at the event. During the showcase, there will be hands-on robot demonstrations, team displays, and general program information. To learn more about the showcase, please visit http://bit.ly/36tYuwC.

Great Start Readiness Preschool Openings

The Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) still has open spots in its Great Start Readiness preschool program for this school year. LESA will be hosting an enrollment fair for the program on Friday, January 24, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. To learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/34hxE9w.

2020-21 Middle School Orientation Schedule 

Both Parker Middle School and Highlander Way Middle School have released their 2020-21 School Year Orientation Schedule. The schools will hold their orientation on Thursday, August 13 o view the full orientation schedule, please visit http://bit.ly/35jnoPw

Counselor’s Corner​​​​​​​

Howell Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring the physical, social, and emotional growth and safety for all students. This fall, first-grade students completed Body Safety Lessons, which included 10 short interactive lessons about personal safety. The real responsibility to protect children rests on the shoulders of adults. No child should have to suffer from any kind of abuse, be it physical, sexual, or emotional.  Making sure that children can recognize and speak up about inappropriate behavior directed towards them is only one part of preventing child sexual abuse in our community.  As parents/guardians, we can make a difference to protect our children!

 

If you would like to be a part of the solution to protect not only your child but every child in Livingston County, join the CAP Council at a Stewards of Children workshop. Stewards of Children is an evidence-based, 2.5 to 3-hour training that utilizes video, workbook and group discussion to teach adults the 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children- Learn the Facts, Minimize Opportunity, Talk About It, Recognize the Signs, and React Responsibly. CAP is holding two Stewards of Children sessions on Saturday, January 11 at 9 am and Friday, January 17 at 9 am. Both sessions will be held at the LACASA office, 2895 W Grand River Ave, Howell.  There is no cost to attend this workshop. Registration is required and space is limited. To register for a workshop or for more information please contact the CAP Council at 517-548-1350 or [email protected].

 

Your Partner in Education,

 

Sarah Boyd


Hutchings Elementary, 3503 Bigelow, Howell, MI 48855
Phone: 517-548-1127, Fax: 517-548-1763


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