The HP Wrap Up - April 5, 2025

The HP Wrap Up - April 4, 2025

Harrington Park School

April 4, 2025

HP Community,

As we wrap up this week, on Thursday our 8th graders culminated their TREPS Entrepreneurial projects hosting a Marketplace for students. Check out some of the amazing products on social media!

Save the Date - Our Art Show and Centennial Celebration will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00-7:30 pm. The building will be filled with student artwork, music performances through the decades, a play preview and grade level centennial projects.

  • Check out the below Centennial Student Council Scavenger Hunt Contest!

The lost and found located outside the APR is overflowing with clothes and water bottles. Please check if you think your child has an item there. At the end of the day Friday, April 11th items will be bagged up and donated.

Have a great weekend HP!

Jessica Nitzberg

Principal

April Happenings

  • Wednesday, April 9th - Grade 3 Senior Share Day 9:00am

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

  • April 14th-18th - HP Spring Recess

  • Monday, April 21st - 6:00 pm BOE Meeting APR

  • Tuesday, April 22nd - SAVE DATE - Art Show & Centennial Celebration 6:00 pm

  • April 23rd - 25th - 6th Grade Camping Trip

  • April 25th - Blue & White Spirit Day

Weekly Flyers

Art Show & Centennial Celebration

HP Art Show and centennial celebration April 22, 2025. Join us for a very special edition of our annual art show where we will be celebrating 100 years of HP! 6-7:30pm Prek-8 artwork displayed throughout the building - 4/5 hallway, k/1 hallway, 2nd grade hallway and hallway to the apr. 6:15-6:30 APR music through the decades 6-7 Courtyard icee pops - courtesy of HSA. 6-7:30 - Library, gym, apr, and halls grade level centennial projects. 7:05 - gym message from the mayor. Evening finale - 7:15-7:30 - Gym 8th grade play preview Guys and Dolls

Time Capsule Contest

Time Capsule Contest - HP Student Council invites students to contribute items for our centennial time capsule contest! Each homeroom will vote on their favorite artifact, and the winning items will be included in out 2025 time capsule as part of our 100-year celebration. - Timeline: Bring your artifact to your homeroom teacher by Friday April 4th - Homeroom voting must be completed by Wednesday April 9th - Selected artifacts will be displayed at the centennial art show on Tuesday April 22nd before being buried in the time capsule. - If your artifact is chosen, you’ll receive a homework pass, and your item will become a lasting piece of our schools history! - Important: your artifact should be representative of your age group and the year 2025. All artifacts should be items that families are willing to part with permanently. Any artifacts not chosen will be returned to families. Note: artifact size should be no larger than 8”x8” in order to ensure all items fit.

Community News:

Sport Equipment Swap

Harrington Park jrs presents the Sporting Goods used equipment swap - come out and swap your outgrown sporting gear and equipment! Saturday 4/5 12 noon to 3pm - Harrington Park School APR 191 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640 - Bring your new or gently used items to swap: cleats, bats, helmets, balls, shoes, and rackets. Thank you for your generosity! For questions contact, Cricket 201-400-7249 or email cricket.oneil@gmail.com

Camp Innovation

  • Registration is 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

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

Swim Club Information

Start your summer @ the HP Swim Club! Here’s what you can look forward to: Swim Lessons, Noodle Nights/Float nights, Fun in the sun activities, HP stingrays swim and dive teams, fenced in kiddie pool, basketball/volleyball - https://harringtonpark.membersplash.com Referring new members? Existing members receive $200 off their season membership fee. Questions? Email hpkswimclub@gmail.com Follow our social media pages for more updates-links on the website!

Town Egg Hunt

The junior woman’s club of Harrington Park Presents our 12th annual Easter Egg Hunt - Thank you to our sponsors! Platinum: St Andrews Church - Gold: Prince of Peace Preschool - Dunkin Donuts provided by Mavromihalis - Saturday April 12th, 2025 10AM *rain date: Sunday April 13 (PM) at Hoelscher Field Follow our instagram and web pages for more updates! https://jwcofhp.wixsite.com/website @HarrintonParkNJ Picture with the easter bunny Donations welcomed - Bring a basket

Summer Learning Opportunity

Summer reading and math support - Trying to avoid the dreaded summer slide? Looking for a quiet place for your child to complete summer work with guidance? Tired of your child resisting to complete their assignments? Want to start off next year on a good note? Sign up to help your child meet their summer math and reading goals for the start of school. Mrs. Brodie, Mrs. Vazquez, and Mrs. Koh will guide students as they focus on finishing summer reading and math requirements. Who: incoming 4th-8th grade students Dates: Session 1(July 7-10) Session 2 (July 14-17) Session 3 (July 21-24) Time: 3:30-5 Cost: $175 a session Location:upstairs in the hp town library. *any students involved in camp innovation will walk to the library with Mrs. Brodie. Please plan a nut friend snack. Any questions, please email Mrs. Brodie, Mrs. Vazquez, or Mrs. Koh at the email addresses below. Mrs. Brodie (brodie@hpsd.org), Mrs. Vazquez(vazquez@hpsd.org), or Mrs. Koh(koh@hpsd.org) to sign up, use the following link: https://forms.gle/tuHFNes6dFjQbxVi8

Cub Scouts Bike Rodeo

Cub scouts packs 120 and 616 presents Bike Rodeo. Come to the rodeo and learn bike safety and build skills! Saturday April 19th, 10am to noon. Last group to start course 11:30am. Hoelscher Field(highland park) Open to the public! Activities: Safety check and tips. Basic Repairs. Skill Building. Games and Snacks. What to bring: Bike and helmet - Water - Sunscreen. Contact us: hpcubscouts616@gmail.com

Spring Break Soccer Camp in Harrington Park:

https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/speed_soccer_academy?k_class=768267&mc_cid=18e544d6ac&mc_eid=aa66716423