The HP Wrap Up -

The HP Wrap Up - February 28, 2025

Harrington Park School

February 28, 2025

HP Community,

As we wrap up this week, today was the annual HSA Book Bonanza and PreK-3 staff read aloud to kick off Read Across America Week. Be sure to check out HP’s Social Media for the very special staff surprise at the read aloud today.

We want to wish families celebrating Ramadan a peaceful and fulfilling holiday.

Next week is Read Across America. Please take a minute to review the themes:

  • Monday, March 3rd- Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late: Wear your cozy Pajamas!

  • Tuesday, March 4th -The Day the Crayons Quit: Wear as many colors as possible!

  • Wednesday, March 5th- Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan and Pursuit of a Dream: Dress in your favorite team jersey or shirt!

  • Thursday, March 6th - Your Future is Bright: Dress as your future self. What do you want to be when you grow up?

  • Friday, March 7th- 500’s Friday (the animal section in the Dewey Decimal system): Wear animal print and share a fun animal fact.

Attention all parents! Please see the below flyer for the second Parent Information Session hosted by INHABIT on Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00pm via Zoom. Video Message about Parent Session. We kindly ask parents to RSVP in the Google Form HERE

Please see the below Krispy Kreme Flyer for the class of 2025!

In February, across grade levels, we continue to honor and celebrate Black History Month through a variety of lessons and projects. Below is a snapshot of some work to date.

* Read-alouds and individual biography research projects on notable Black Americans

* Continued lessons on Diversity and Tolerance from our guidance counselors

* Specialists have been highlighting artists, musicians, inventors and athletes regarding their contribution to those areas and their impact as Americans

HSA Spring Gala Centennial Ball Wednesday, March 26th- Purchase tickets at www.hphsa.net - You don't want to miss this special event!

Have a great weekend HP!

Jessica Nitzberg

Principal

March Happenings

  • March 3rd-Read Across America Week - Themes below

  • March 6th - 6:00 pm Kindergarten Orientation fall of 2025 parents only!

  • March 11th - 1:30pm HSA Meeting at Town Library

  • March 12th INHABIT Parent Zoom Session 7:00pm - Info above

  • Friday, March 14th - Trimester 2 Report Cards Available Online K-8

  • Monday, March 17th - BOE Meeting 6:00 p.m. - APR

  • Thursday, March 20th - K-4 ONLY Minimum Session Day - K-4 As needed Conferences

  • Friday, March 21st - 7th Grade Coffee House

  • Monday, March 24th - ALL students Minimum Session 12:45 pm Dismissal- STAFF PD

  • Wednesday, March 26th - HSA Centennial Ball

  • Friday, March 28th - Blue & White Spirit Day

  • Sunday, March 30th - HSA Spring Enrichment Registration Opens

  • Monday, March 31st - BOE Meeting 6:00 pm APR

Weekly Flyers:

Read Across America

Read across America March 3rd - March 7th * Monday, March 3rd- Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late: Wear your cozy Pajamas! * Tuesday, March 4th -The Day the Crayons Quit: Wear as many colors as possible! * Wednesday, March 5th- Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan and Pursuit of a Dream: Dress in your favorite team jersey or shirt! * Thursday, March 6th - Your Future is Bright: Dress as your future self. What do you want to be when you grow up? * Friday, March 7th- 500’s Friday (the animal section in the Dewey Decimal system): Wear animal print and share a fun animal fact. Don’t miss Ms. McHale’s daily Read Aloud posted everyday to our YouTube channel!

INHABIT- HP Parent Information Session #2

Help your child thrive in 2025 - Inhabit - On March 12th at 7pm, our wellness partner Inhabit is back with part ii of their session series for hp parents. This event will be hosted on zoom. This event will be hosted on Zoom. https://us06web.zoomus/j/82664025221? pwd=fpvwTepxMg6|4rX8Rr0ew32vbBkoCG.] Do you want to help your child learn to better regulate themselves in tense or stressful moments? Are you interested in learning strategies that will set your child up for success and give them an edge in school and sports? Would you like to have more mental capacity in your day-to-day and create habits that stick? Join us to learn more! This session will be run by Sean & Gary Pritchard, Founders of INHABIT. Visit inhabitmindbody.com for more information on INHABIT and their team

Class of 2025 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Class of 2025’s Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the class of 2025. Pick up3/14. Order online by march 6th, pick at the hp school on march 14th. Log into your HSA account to purchase! Order your Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee today! $10 coffee. $19 Glazed Dozen. $20 Assorted flavors per dozen.

Community News:

Registration is now open for Camp Innovation Summer 2025! Camp Innovation will be running again this summer from June 30-August 1 at Harrington Park School. The camp will run from 12:30-3pm unless you choose the lunch option with pickup from NVCamp. Further information and registration forms can be found on our website (www.campinnovationnj.com). Space is limited and will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis. Please register today to secure your spot! Any questions, please email us at CampInnovationNJ@gmail.com. Register today!

NVCC Soccer Tryout Schedule - Spring 2025

Northern Valley Soccer Club Competitive Soccer for the Youth of the Northern Valley NVSC Tryout Schedule for 2025-2026 Season (Teams are a full year commitment - Fall and Spring seasons) U9 - U10 Week Sessions will be at Trackside Field 510 Broadway, Norwood, NJ U11 - U15 All Sessions will be at Harrington Park School 191 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, NJ (Rear Grass Field) Level (Fall 2024) Birth Year Tryout Date Time Level (Fall 2024) Birth Year Tryout Date Time U9Boys 2017 22-April 3:45-5:00 U11 Boys & Girls 2015 22-April 6:30-8:00 U9Boys 2017 24 - April 3:45-5:00 U11 Boys & Girls 2015 24-April 6:30-8:00 U9Girls 2017 22-April 5:00-6:15 U9Girls 2017 24 - April 5:00-6:15 U12 Boys & Girls 2014 21-April 6:30-8:00 U10Boys U12 Boys & Girls 2014 23-April 6:30-8:00 2016 21-April 5:00-6:15 U10Boys 2016 23-April 3:45 - 5:00 U13 Boys & Girls 2013 28-April 6:30-8:00 U10Girls 2016 21-April 3:45-5:00 U13 Boys & Girls 2013 30-April 6:30-8:00 U10Girls 2016 23-April 5:00 - 6:15 U14/15 Boys & Girls 2011 2012 29-April 6:30-8:00 U14/15 Boys & Girls 2011 2012 1-May 6:30-8:00 ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PRE-REGISTER https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/473397 All players should arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start for their age group. All players should have soccer cleats, shin guards, a soccer ball and a drink. Players are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions. About NVSC: Northern Valley Soccer Club is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization formed byadministrators and coaches in Old Tappan, Norwood, Northvale and Harrington Park. The coaches and administrators wanted to create competitive teams chosen byopen tryouts for boys and girls at the US through U15 playing levels from the four Northern Valley towns and nearby communities. New teams are formed every year based on the tryouts and trainer evaluations. The goal of the dub is to develop the skills of the children as well as establish a feeder soccer program to the Northern Valley Old Tappan High School. Professional soccer trainers assist at all levels in our program. Trainers participate byassisting with tryouts, in addition to coaching and training our players and teams. The Northern Valley Soccer Club 1s dedicated to the development or the mest youth soccer players in the area. wnere interest alcutes, more than one team may de fielded at a given age group. Questions? Please visit us at facebook com/NorthernValley SoccerClub or www.NVSCN/.net or email us at nvsc.clubrep@gmail.com