School Newsletter
HUDSON MAXIM HAPPENINGS
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Vol. 8 No.9 May 11, 2012
PARENTS – Please give your child an opportunity to read my letter.
Dear 1st Graders,
This year has certainly flown by. I cannot believe that I am already writing my farewell letter to you. Please remember all the wonderful things that happened this year at Hudson Maxim School. Remember the times you heard all my rhymes, our author visit from Alison Ashley Formento, the number of the week, so many “Acts of Kindness”, our wonderful monthly character traits, the Thanksgiving Sing-A-Long, the Spring Concert, Books and Beyond visits, and finally our awesome Field Day. Most importantly, if you are reading this now, remember that Hudson Maxim School is where you learned how to read. Take some time at the end of the school year to show your appreciation to your teacher for giving you this wonderful gift. I am very proud of each and every one of you. Hey, take your hand, put it on your back. What do you say? … Good job self!
I wish you the best as you move over to Tulsa Trail School. I have told Dr. Mullane, your new principal next year, so many wonderful things about you. Please enjoy your time at Tulsa Trail, and have a safe, happy summer.
Love,
Mrs. Hensz
Just Around the Corner……
Can you believe that June is just around the corner? It is certainly hard to believe that the end of the year is approaching. We have so many upcoming events and I would like to highlight some of them for you….
May
14 & 15 First Grade Spring Concert
25 Kindergarten Fun Day
June
1 First Grade Field Day
4 Rain Date – First Grade Field Day
HEPTO Meeting – Hudson Maxim 7:00 PM
6 First Grade Field Trip – Space Farms
8 Rain Date – First Grade Field Trip – Space Farms
13 Early Dismissal for Students (12:45 PM)
14 Last Day of School
Early Dismissal for Students (12:45 PM)
Tracey Hensz
Principal
*****ATTENTION*****
All Middle School Students
Safety Town Helpers
Do you remember Safety Town and all the fun you had? Wish you could do it all over again? Please volunteer to be one of our Safety Town helpers this summer. Safety Town will be held at Durban Avenue School during the weeks of July 9th – 20th. You will have to be available from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Please call Mrs. Hensz at Hudson Maxim School (973) 398 – 8807 if you are interested.
EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 13 & JUNE 14
Please be advised that the last two days of school, June 13 and June 14, will be early dismissal days for students. The following schedule will be in effect:
Grade One & Barnard - 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM
AM Kindergarten - 8:45 AM – 11:15 AM
PM Kindergarten - 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM
AM Preschool - 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
PM Preschool - 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Full Day Preschool - 9:15 AM – 12:45 PM
Counselor’s Corner
Mrs. Lisa Schuffenhauer
Fill a Bucket with
Patience
Patience is a virtue, as the saying goes. When you practice patience, you are willing to wait for the things you want calmly. Being patient means you recognize that things take time and you are able to keep trying without giving up or complaining. In school, you can practice patience when you wait in lines or wait to be called on to answer a question. At home, you can practice patience with your brothers or sisters. Practicing patience fills buckets for everyone!
Questions:
- How do you practice patience at home or at school?
- Do you know any patient people? How do they show patience?
- What can you do while you are waiting so that you do not become impatient?
HEPTO
Fundraiser
Our Natures Vision fundraiser has ended. Thank you to all who participated in helping raise funds for our children.
Charity Hike
The Spring Charity Hike will be on Saturday, May 19th at the Hudson Farm Club. Enjoy time with family and friends while you help raise money. Hudson Farm Club will donate $1 per year of age for each participant. A complimentary lunch will be provided at the end of your journey. If you would also like to help, please call Wendy Sutton at 973-398-0409.
Field Day
Field Day for first grade will be on Friday, June 1. The rain date will be Monday, June 4. Field Day will be held at the field above the Civic Center. Parent volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in volunteering to help out at Field Day should call Sondra Kiss at 973-770-0106.
Kindergarten Fun Day
On Friday, May 25, we will be hosting Kindergarten Fun Day. This will take place at Hudson Maxim School during both the AM and PM sessions. In case of rain, this event will take place in the gym. The AM session will be held from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM and the PM session from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The children will be given ice pops after the activities. Please dress your child in comfortable clothes so they can enjoy their day.
Meeting/Elections
We will have a HEPTO meeting on Monday, June 4, in the Hudson Maxim School gym at 7:00 PM. We will be having our annual HEPTO elections.
The nominees are as follows:
Hudson Maxim President: Koren Bostrom
Hudson Maxim Vice President: available
Tulsa Trail President: Kim Presti
Tulsa Trail Vice President: Sandra Kiss
Durban Avenue President: Christine Wiemer
Durban Avenue Vice President: Kristen DeSimone
According to our bylaws, nominations for Coordinator, Treasurer and Secretary can only be current board members. If you would like to nominate yourself for any of the other positions, please call Dominick Bautz at 973-479-3186. The deadline to call for nominations is Friday, May 25, 2012. Please remember you must be a current HEPTO member in order to run or vote in the elections.
Please remember that we are always collecting Campbell’s Soup Labels, Box Tops for Education, used toner/ink cartridges, chip bags, Lunchable containers, juice pouches, cell phones and other electronic recyclables. The collection boxes are located at the top of the stairs in the front
hallway. If you can help out in any way during the school year or have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you in advance for all of your help.
Kim Presti Sondra Kiss
President Vice-President
201-852-7299 973-770-0106
Kfox310@aol.com Sondra_kiss@yahoo.com
SPRING CONCERT
Please note that the dates for our First Grade Spring Concert are:
Monday, May 14, 2012 Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Bahamonde Grogan
Barroqueiro Parello
DeMetro Sciabica
Kranz
Both programs will begin at 7:00 PM in the Hudson Maxim Gym.
CALENDAR
May
2 ACES = All Children Exercising Simultaneously
7-10 Terra Nova Testing
14 First Grade Spring Concert 7:00 PM
15 First Grade Spring Concert 7:00 PM
18 4th Marking Period Progress Reports
21 Incoming Kindergarten Parent Orientation - 7:30 PM
22-23 Incoming Kindergarten Student Orientation
25 Kindergarten Fun Day
28 Memorial Day - School Closed
June
1 First Grade Field Day
4 Rain Date – First Grade Field Day
HEPTO Meeting – Hudson Maxim 7:00 PM
6 First Grade Field Trip – Space Farms
8 Rain Date – First Grade Field Trip – Space Farms
13 Early Dismissal for Students (12:45 PM)
14 Last Day of School
Early Dismissal for Students (12:45 PM)
Visit us at www.hopatcongschools.org
HMX Office: 973-398-8807 Attendance: 973-398-4256
School Nurse: 973-770-8892 Day Plus: 973-398-5240