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Weekly Wizard News
Week of October 24, 2021
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PRS Road Race Nov. 20 - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
*Register before 11/2 in order to get a t-shirt.*
http://prsptoroadrace2021.racewire.com. We are still looking for sponsors! These can include families, companies, or organizations. Anyone who donates over $50 will have their name put on the back of the race t-shirt, any donations over $250 can have their logo on the shirt that will be worn by all runners. Please contact the organizers at katherine.brand@ymail.com and Meghen.desanta@gmail.com.
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Calling all BOKS families!
BOKS is a free, before-school physical activity program with a curriculum that includes a warm-up, skill of the week, game, and cool down. We are looking for volunteers to help run this parent-supported program. The fall session will run from November 8 - December 17. It will run on Monday and Wednesday for grades K-2 and Tuesday and Thursday for grades 3-5, from 7:30-8:10 am. Come for one day or two each week. Any parent volunteer will secure a spot for their child. Please help continue this fantastic program.
Please email her at nescorrenti@yahoo.com if you can help.
Look for student signup in your child’s folder in the next week
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Re-stock the Lounge
The Staff Appreciation Committee is planning to re-stock the staff lounge for our October event and we need your help. To make things easier, we have included an Amazon wish list. All you need to do is order and pay for an item(s) and it will ship to 101 Hobart St.
We would love all deliveries received by October 28, for delivery to PRS on October 29. If you don’t want to use amazon you may drop items off at 101 Hobart St. There will be a bin inside the side gate.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/fokb39n?ref_=wl_share
Thank you in advance for all of your help in showing our PRS teachers and staff how grateful we are for all they do!
| Event Recaps and Upcoming PRS PTO News | |
Boo Bash was a BLAST!
Thanks to all of the parent volunteers for helping to make this event happen!
Please send any photos of the event to PRSyearbookstaff@gmail.com with names/grades if possible. Thank you!
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STEAM Week was a great success!
We had our first field trips in 18 months to Holly Hill Farm and New England Base Camp; fascinating visits from New England Reptile, Discovery Museum, North and South Rivers Watershed Association; and interactive presentations from parents and community members: Colleen Dalton (seismologist at Brown University), Michael Page (meteorologist), Missy Bennion (scientist at Biogen), Rob Wittmann (marketing executive at Gore-Tex), Gretchen Amonte (math teacher at Hingham Middle School) and Dave Barber (owner of Body Mechanics Physical Therapy).
Thank you to all who contributed to this great week!
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PRS Book Fair November 8-10 - SAVE THE DATE AND...HELPERS NEEDED!
We’re very excited to share that the PRS Scholastic Book Fair is BACK and in person!
Book Fair hours are:
Monday, 11/8 & Tuesday, 11/9 from 2:30-4pm, and Wednesday, 11/10 from 4-8pm in the PRS Gym. A wonderful opportunity to help get kids excited about reading, as well as a fantastic holiday shopping opportunity! We’re calling on volunteers to assist with all aspects of the Fair, from setup and breakdown to “day of” duties. Please sign up here to assist in making this our best Book Fair yet! Thank you in advance for your support. Book Fair volunteer sign ups: https://signup.com/go/LVtddOh.
Contact Kristan Khtikian with any questions at kristanrfletcher@gmail.com.
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Glad to Be Back Fundraiser
Glad to Be Back Fall Fundraiser – A final thank you to our AMAZING PRS community for raising nearly $26,000 for the PTO in two, short weeks! Congratulations to Grade 2 who won the highest grade participation with 73% of families making a gift! Details for Grade 2 will be announced shortly for gaga ball with Mr. Lamothe and Ms. Smith as well as a popsicle party and pajama day! Thank you again to everyone who participated and help spread the word!
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PRS Spirit Wear is now available in both youth and adult sizes!
Check out our collection, which includes many different colors, logos, and sizes. Several items are available for "Express Production." Many other items could take up to 3-5 weeks to arrive, so order early. Spirit wear makes great holiday gifts!
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Save the dates: Monday Nov 8-14: Fruit Center FUNraiser
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The PRS Yearbook staff will be collecting photos from school events all year long. Please begin sending your photos to PRSyearbookstaff@gmail.com with a brief description of what the event/activity is (names/grades are helpful too). Thank you! | |
Upcoming Dates at a Glance | |
Monday, Nov 1: PRS Community Service- Drop off Candy for the Troops
Tuesday, Nov 2: Register for the Road Race to get a t-shirt!
Wednesday, Nov 3: Early Release Day and 5th Grade Community Service Day
Nov. 8-10: Book Fair
Wednesday, Nov. 10: PTO meeting at 8:30 am in the PRS cafeteria. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Dunphy, our new school librarian.
Thursday, Nov 11: No School- Veterans Day
Friday, Nov 12: Red,White and Blue Spirit Day
Monday Nov 8-14: Fruit Center FUNraiser
Saturday, Nov. 20: PTO PRS Road Race
Tuesday, Nov 23: Staff Appreciation- Pie Rush
Wednesday, Nov. 24: Early Dismissal (11:30am)
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NEWS FROM PRINCIPAL LAMOTHE | |
Click here for Principal Lamothe's newsletter from Friday, October 22 | |
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Social Dance
The Hingham Social Dance Program is a series of classes that helps children develop social skills in formal and informal settings. By learning and more importantly, practicing their social etiquette, our students walk away with great confidence by knowing what to do, not only in the ballroom, but in all situations in life. Students will learn the importance of a firm handshake, eye contact, posture, confidence, making a good first impression, standing as a sign of respect, everyday etiquette tips, escorting and seating partners and the importance of conversation.
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In honor of Dyslexia Awareness month, Sara Wishner, Landmark trained and OG certified teacher, will be SEPAC’s guest speaker. Guided by Landmark School's Six Core Principles, Sara will detail teaching strategies and accommodations to help students with dyslexia make progress, with special attention given to how to make the general education curriculum more accessible. Attendees will walk away with an improved understanding of what to advocate for when in conversation with teachers and staff.
Save the Date: Monday, October 25th at 7:00pm via Zoom
www.teachersarawishner.com
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89386406117
ID: 893 8640 6117
Passcode: 528739
www.teachersarawishner.com
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Hingham Girls Basketball is EXCITED to offer GALs in-town basketball for grades 1-8 and travel basketball for grades 4-8 for the 2021-22 winter season.
The seasons will run from the beginning of December (travel practices may start in November) through mid-March.
The GALs in-town program is divided into divisions based on grade, with some grades combined depending on numbers. All GALs games and practices are held on Sundays in Hingham school gyms.
The travel teams are created after tryouts on Sunday, October 17th and Sunday, October 24th. Travel teams have practice 1-2 nights each week and 1-2 games each weekend at local gyms. To register for travel tryouts, please visit: https://www.hinghamsports.com/page/show/260507-gals-basketball
Registration for GALs in-town will open later this month.
Follow us on social media: Instagram @hinghamgirlsbasketball
Twitter @HinghamGirlHoop and Facebook follow our page:Hingham Girls Basketball
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Kelly Jones
PTO Co-President
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Leslie Wittmann
PTO Co-President
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PRS PTO Committee Members:
Secretary: Kristin Catalfano
Treasurer: Hannah Byrne
Assistant Treasurer: Aisha Oppong
General PTO inquiries (including PTO activities, events, committees, fundraising): PRSPTOEmail@gmail.com
NEW Weekly Wizard Inquires and Guidelines:
All submissions for Sunday's newsletter are due by Thursday at noon for the following week's edition. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. Please send all inquiries and submissions to: PRSPTOMarketing@gmail.com *Note the new email address
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