The HP Wrap Up - March 14, 2025

The HP Wrap Up - March 14, 2025

Harrington Park School

March 17, 2025

HP Community,

As shared earlier today by Mr. Conlon, we are deeply saddened as a school community by the passing of Ms. Lisa Woods, a beloved and talented HP music teacher for the last 25 years. We are grateful for her years of dedicated service to the children of HP. When school resumes Monday, please let us know if your child needs additional support.

Trimester 2 Report Cards are available online via the parent portal at 4:00pm today.

As a reminder, Thursday, March 20th is a minimum session day with a 12:45pm dismissal for students in Grades K-4 for as needed parent conferences.

On Wednesday evening, Sean and Gary Pritchard from INHABIT hosted a parent Zoom meeting. Thank you to the families that joined in.

Thrive Alliance is a clinical provider that HP has partnered with for the last few years. They are offering a parents’ session via Zoom on April 2nd at 7:00pm. Please scan the QR code on the below flyer to access and complete your registration.

Many middle school spring sports held interest meetings this week. For more information related to the following sports, students can connect with:

  • Baseball - Mr. Lawlor

  • Softball - Ms. Rallo

  • Track & Field - Ms. Lewis & Ms. Bradbury

Jessica Nitzberg

Principal

March & Early April Happenings:

  • 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

  • Wednesday, April 9th - Grade 3 Senior Share Day

  • Thursday, April 10th - 7th Grade to Philadelphia, PA

Weekly Flyers

Thrive Alliance Parents Session

Parent academy presented by Thrive Alliance Group - How Social Media impacts Mental Health. Virtual event April 2nd 7-8pm.You’re invited: Social Media has a pull on our children. Despite the benefits, research shows an association between excessive use and heightened risks of mental health issues. This presentation supports parents searching to find a healthy balance. We will cover: current trends in social media use - positive and negative impacts of social media - strategies to support children while using these platforms Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XXpKLl9cQs6gdlt8yk2M2g#/registration

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!

Camp innovation summer camp - Grades k-6 Harrington Park school June 30- August 1 12:30-3pm (with 12pm option available) Stem activities, Minecraft EDU, Dash and Dot, Computer Programming, Robotics, theater, pickleball, outdoor play and more! UN by certified teachers in a small group setting - Open to all bergen county residents! Registration Link: www.campinnovationnj.com More information: campinnovationnj@gmail.com

NVSC Tryout Soccer Schedule

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