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HARDING HUSKIES HAPPENINGS
Published Weekly by Harding Township School
January 30, 2015
FEBRUARY CALENDAR UPDATE
Due to the snow day this past week, HTS will have a
full day of school on Tuesday, February 17.
Please check the website for an updated copy of the 2013-2014 calendar. Also, at the January 19 Board of Education
meeting, the Board approved the 2015-2016 school calendar. It can also be found on our website.
Please note the updated February calendar below:
Friday, February 13 - SCHOOL IN SESSION - Snow Make-Up Day
Monday, February 16- SCHOOL CLOSED - Winter Recess/Presidents Day
Tuesday, February 17 – SCHOOL IN SESSION – Snow Make-Up Day
HARDING TOWNSHIP SCHOOL PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
HARDING TOWNSHIP SCHOOL “HUSKY PUPS”
If you have a child who will become three years old during the 2015 – 2016 school year and you would like to enroll
him/her in our program, please let us know. There are a few limited spots available in this tuition based program. For
additional information, please call the Office of Student Services at 973-267-6398, x.112.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Next Week!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2015-2016 school year is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Harding Township
Middle School Main Office, 34 Lee’s Hill Road in New Vernon on the following dates: Tuesday, February 3; Wednesday,
February 4 and Thursday, February 5, 2015. Entering Kindergarten students must have attained the age of five years on
or before October 1, 2015. An orientation program for you and your child will be offered on April 22, 2015. At that time
we will provide information about our Kindergarten program and assist your child in making a smooth transition to our
school community. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Howard at 973-267-6398, ext. 108.
Please bring the following documents to registration:
 Original birth certificate
 List of immunizations
 NJ Driver’s License or Morris County or NJ State Photo ID
 One of the following: deed of home, mortgage or closing statement, lease

Two of the following showing family name and Harding Township address – must be current: recent utility, cable
telephone or cell phone bill, NJ Vehicle Registration, or other acceptable proof of residency
If you have any concerns about your child’s development or have identified special needs, please contact Fraida
Yavelberg, Consultant-Supervisor Student Services at (973) 267-6398, ext. 112.
VALENTINES FOR VETS CAMPAIGN
Our 3rd and 4th grade students are participating in the Valentine’s for Vets program with
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen. They are sending greetings to wounded military veterans for
Valentine’s Day. These messages from students lift the spirits of many of our veterans confined to
a hospital on Valentine's Day.
Congressman Frelinghuysen will be delivering the handmade Valentines from HTS students to our two New Jersey
Veterans Administration hospitals.
Thank you to our students for their thoughtful participation to help show our veterans that they have not been
forgotten.
SECOND GRADE STORYTELLING RESIDENCY
Last week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday both second grade classes had an oral storytelling
residency of folktales and fairy tales courtesy of the Harding Township Educational Foundation. A
professional storyteller from the Morris Arts Plus spent time in both of the second grade classrooms on
those days teaching the students about the wonderful art of oral storytelling. During our Language Arts
blocks on those days the students participated in hands-on and engaging activities that helped them
explore and discuss characters and story elements from folk tales and fairy tales. The residency also
provided the students with ideas and opportunities for their own in class writing.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20, 2015.* There will be a
12:45 p.m. dismissal on both of these days. Pre-K to grade 5 conferences will begin at 1:15 pm with the last conference
scheduled at 4:00 pm. Elementary Teachers will send conference notices home next week. 6 - 8th grade conferences will
be a “round robin" format. Middle School teachers will be available to meet individually with parents in an arena-style
setting in the gym. If you have children in both elementary and middle school, please attend middle school conferences
on the same day as elementary siblings are scheduled. Grade 5 conferences will be held in the gym along with the
middle school conferences.
HTS SCIENCE FAIR
Harding Township School Science Fair
February 26th, 2015
6:00pm-7:00pm
Matthew C. Sellitto Gymnasium
All are welcome to come.
We hope to see many of you there!
SCHOOL PLAY
Harding Township School proudly presents
March 13 -15, 2015
GUIDANCE CORNER
Emily Thony, Guidance Counselor
8TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
If your child will NOT be attending MHS, and attending a private high school, kindly let me know as soon as possible.
Any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 973-267-6398 ext. 107, or the MHS
Guidance Dept. at 973-593-3117 ext. 3127.
PRIVATE SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS
Any parent of a student applying to a private school should contact the Guidance Office to go over the application
process and obtain the necessary forms.
HTS FORENSICS
Join our Forensics Club
(For students in grades 5-8)
Forensics is the art of public speaking. The public speaking program in interpretive reading
provides students with the opportunity to read a published prose or poetry selection expressively
before an audience at a tournament. This year’s interpretive reading tournament will be held on
May 28, 2015. If you are in grades 5-8 and are interested in finding out more about our Forensics
Club please read below!
Participation Prerequisites
In order to participate in this year’s tournament interested students must be willing to:
*Choose an appropriate reading selection four to seven minutes in length with the help of the
Forensics coaches-Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Baldassari.
*Meet with coaches for 15-30 minute coaching sessions once or twice a week during lunch or as
scheduled (until the tournament on May 28th). Schedules can be flexible based on other extracurricular activities.
*Practice their selection daily at home.
*Make a commitment to see the activity through to completion by signing and returning the
attached contract witnessed by a parent.
If you have any questions please contact:
Mrs. Kerry Bailey-Quest/Enrichment teacher at [email protected] or ex. 169; or Mrs. Jennifer
Baldassari-3rd grade teacher at [email protected] or ex. 133
PTO NEWS
PTO Website: http://www.hardingtwp.org/PTO/index.htm
2014-2015 PTO Board Members:
President: Tracey Walters
Co-Vice Presidents: Kathy Clifford and Jen Flanagan
Treasurer: Linda Kearns and Nadine Hartnett
Secretaries: Nancy Gallagher and Sheila Hepp
See us at WWW.HARDINGPTO.COM
Reach us at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter @HTSPTO
Upcoming PTO Dates to Remember!
Friday, February 6 at 9:00 a.m. in Cafeteria - PTO Meeting
Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. in Cafeteria - PTO Meeting
Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. FASHION SHOW - Gatsby Garden Party
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It's almost time for the Spring Box Tops submission!!
Please get clipping and turn in your Box Tops to school by Thursday February 19. Now with even more places to find
Box Tops and many ways to earn bonus eBox Tops (see http://www.btfe.com/), let's make this a big one! A cash prize
awaits the class that collects the most!
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Target Take Charge of Education Program
Target is thrilled to be on track to donate $1 billion for education by the end of 2015. Their Take Charge of Education
program plays an important role in their commitment.
Since the program began in 1997, they’ve worked together with you to donate over $387 million to your kids and your
classrooms.
It’s as simple as registering your REDcard in the program. There is no other action required. Each time you use your
REDcard* Target will donate 1% of your purchases to the school you’ve designated.
So register you REDcard now and watch the dollars add up for Harding Township School. There is no limit on the
amount of money we can receive!!
To register your card click HERE.
Just enter your name and REDcard number and you’re done. There’s nothing else to do except use your REDcard when
you shop at Target! Contact Nadine Hartnett at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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FROM THE MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
You are invited to a
Community Café
‘Conversations about the Future of Education in Madison’
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Madison High School Media Center
9:00-11:00am/4:00-6:00pm/7:00-9:00pm
(Please choose the time that works best for you)
We are beginning a comprehensive strategic planning process in Madison. The Community Café will focus on
conversations that help to inform that planning process. The ideas that emerge in the Café will be shared with our
strategic planning team. We need your thinking about what works well in Madison now, as well as what we should
consider for the coming years.
Join the conversation!
RSVP to Penny Sullivan [email protected]
Questions: Contact Madison Board of Education at 973-593-3100 x 3112
2015 YEARBOOK
Order your copy of the 2015 HTS Yearbook online with a few keystrokes – no forms, no checks, no hassle.
Yearbooks $20
With Personalization - $25.00
Deluxe Signature Package - $33.00
Scan the QR code to purchase your yearbook today!
Please feel free to contact Dave Harris at [email protected] with any questions.
KEMMERER LIBRARY HARDING TOWNSHIP
Activities and Programs, February 2015
Library Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday: 12 noon-3 p.m.
Information and program registration at www.hardinglibrary.org or 973-267-2665
Children’s Programs
Monday Drop-In Crafternoon, February 2 and 16, 4:00 p.m.: Join Ms. Butler after school for a fun craft to take home
and maybe even find a good book to read. For ages 7 and up.
Thursday Fun with STEM, February 12 and 26, 4:00 p.m.: Our popular STEM afternoons have moved from Sunday to
Thursday, now twice a month. Great hands-on science experiments and activities are planned. Children ages 7 and up
are welcome!
Thursday, Storytime with Mrs. Marchev, every week at 10:15 a.m.: Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to come for
stories, games, and crafts. A wonderful way for young children to engage with others and enjoy age-appropriate library
activities.
Frozen Sing-along, Friday, February 27, 4:00 p.m.: Don’t miss this special event showing the sing-along
version of hit movie Frozen. Princesses Elsa and Anna will join the fun! Snow-man Olaf craft and popcorn
will make this a memorable Friday afternoon for any Frozen fan. Registration required, please! Parents are
invited to relax by the fire in the adult reading room during the program.
Adult Programs
Monday Morning Yoga, every week, 10:30 a.m.: MJ Turnbull’s yoga classes continue to be popular – and a fabulous way
to start the week healthily! $10 suggested donation per session.
Knitting Club, every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.: All levels of knitters are cordially invited for a knit and a cozy by the
fireplace. Inspiration and help with projects always on hand.
Evening Book Group, Wednesday, February 18, 7:30 p.m.: This month’s title is The Boys in the Boat by Daniel
James Brown. Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and
finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class
boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.
Readers looking for a good discussion are welcome!
Mah Jongg Club, every Thursday, 12:00 noon: Join our spirited group of players of all levels. We don’t take ourselves
too seriously and have a lot of fun!
Social Media Workshop, Thursday, February 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon. Join social media expert Lara Rouillard as she
demonstrates popular social media platforms, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and more. Be prepared to learn a lot and
wow your children! Registration required, please.
Amore! An Evening of Italian Wines, Music and Love Poems, Saturday, February 21, 7:30 p.m.: Celebrate a
late Valentine’s Day with an evening of Italian guitar music, performed by virtuoso Darren O’Neill, and Italian
love poetry. Tastings of little known Italian wines and delicious snacks will make the evening even better. $35
per person. Registration a must, please. Supervised activities for children in the downstairs multi-purpose room.
HARDING TOWNSHIP RECREATION ASSOCIATION
LACROSSE
Spring 2015 Boys & Girls HTRA Lacrosse
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Please visit WWW.HTRA.INFO to register
Registration runs from Jan. 1st to Jan. 31st
HTRA Lax welcomes
Minilaxer - boys and girls Grades K thru 3rd
Girls Teams - grades 3rd thru 8th
Opening day is Monday, March 22, 2015!
Please register as soon as possible. All details can be found at www.htra.info
Parent Volunteers: We need you! We are always looking for new parent volunteers to be managers and coaches so
please let us know if you are available. For more info: [email protected] 973-713-0233
FIELD HOCKEY
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Each session is limited to 50 players and fill up quickly so don't delay! See
www.HTRA.info for more information.
GRADES 5-9 CAMP
SESSION 1 - JUNE 22 – JUNE 26, 2015
SESSION 2 - JULY 27 – JULY 31, 2015
9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
The Harding Township Recreation Association is pleased to offer its 14th annual field hockey camp. The camp has a well
established reputation in the state, and is especially known for emphasizing game strategy and teaching a deep
understanding of the game. Camp alumni have been named to numerous High School All-State, All-County, All-Area,
College All-American and U.S. National and Olympic Teams. Players will learn the essentials of field hockey while they
build a strong foundation of basic skills.
GRADES 2-4 CAMP
AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 7, 2015
9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
This year, for the first time, we will offer a camp session for younger players. The emphasis will be on learning the
fundamentals of the game, and basic and individual/team skills.
Counselors
Our counselors are current or former High School and/or College players, all of whom have come through Harding/HTRA
field hockey programs.
An EMT will be on the premises during all sessions.
***Harding Field Hockey Camps are nut-free zones***
SPRING INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY CLINICS
It's time to register for the Harding Township Recreation Association (HTRA) Spring Indoor Field Hockey Clinics!!! This
year's program has some exciting new options: two Saturday clinics, including one for 2nd and 3rd graders.
Attendance is limited to 25 players per session. Clinics will be held at Harding Township School, 34 Lee's Hill Road, New
Vernon 07976 on the following dates and times:
Saturdays, March 28 - May 30 (no sessions on April 4 and May 23)
Session 1
Session 2
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Grades 2 and 3
Grades 4, 5, 6
Sundays, March 29 - May 31 (no sessions on April 5 and May 24)
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Grades 6, 7, 8
1:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Grades 4, 5
3:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grades 6, 7, 8
Players should register for the clinic ONLY if they are committed to attending on a regular basis (at least 6 of the 8
sessions barring unforeseen illness/family conflicts). When players are chronically absent, it detracts from the overall
experience for all players.
Please visit www.htra.infor for registration forms.
Spaces will be reserved only upon receipt of complete paperwork and payment. We cannot reserve spaces based on
email or phone requests. Please note: last year, one session filled up in one day and the rest in 5 days, so we strongly
encouraged you to register ASAP!!!
HARDING TWIG CELEBRATION
The Harding Twig invites you to our 5th Anniversary Celebration!
Please join us for adult beverages, dinner, and live music by renowned party band “The Nerds".
Date: Friday, January 30th at 7pm
Place: The Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey
Tickets: $125 per person by January 18th, $150 per person after January 18th
Proceeds to benefit The Gagnon Pediatric Emergency Department at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.
For tickets, please contact: [email protected]
HTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2/2-2/9
2/2
2/3-2/5
2/3
2/3
2/4
2/5
2/6
Gr. 6 & 7 Shakespeare Residency
BOE Meeting 7:30 pm LMC
Kindergarten Registration 9- 12 noon in the Middle School Office
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
Madison Public Schools Community Café – Times: 9-11am/4-6pm/7-9pm @ MHS Media Center (See blurb for details)
Gr. 8 Shakespeare Residency Performance (rescheduled from 1/30)
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
PTO Meeting 9:00 am-Cafe
2/6
Gr. 7 & 8 Quest to Jr. Model UN 8:45 am
2/6
2/6
2/10
2/11
2/12
2/12
2/13
2/16
2/17
Dr. Banasiak Visiting Dentist – Gr. K-4 Band Room 9:30-11:30
Report Cards Home
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
Vision Council Meeting 7:00 pm – LMC - PARCC for Parents
Kindergarten Sweetheart Party 2:30 pm Cafe
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
SCHOOL IN SESSION - Snow Make-up day
SCHOOL CLOSED - Presidents Day
SCHOOL IN SESSION - Snow Make-up day
2/19
2/19-20
2/23
2/23
2/24
2/26
PTO Box Top Collection
12:45 PM DISMISSAL Parent Conferences
Shakespeare Live Performance Gr. 5-8 Gym 8:45-noon
BOE Meeting 7:30 pm LMC – Second Annual State of the School Address
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
2/26
3/2
3/2
3/3
3/5
Science Fair 6-7:30pm (Project set-up 5-6pm)
PARCC Testing Begins
BOE Meeting 7:30 pm LMC
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
3/7-3/13
3/10
3/12
School Play Tech Week
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
Peer Tutors 3:10-4:10 LMC
3/13-3/15
3/16
3/20
3/28
School Play - HTS Presents “Annie Jr.”
BOE Meeting 7:30 pm LMC
PTO Meeting 9:00 am-Cafe
PTO Annual Fashion Show – Gatsby Garden Party – Hyatt Morristown - 11:00 AM-2:30 PM
New items to the above calendar appear in blue.
“Hurry back…the commercials are coming on!”
Have a great weekend!
HTS COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS:
Members of our school community are welcome to send classified ads for publication in our weekly news bulletin. Ads must be
emailed by Wednesday at 4:00 pm to [email protected] to be included in the Friday edition and must be ready to cut and
paste. Ads will be run for three weeks only and commercial ads or graphics will not be accepted. At the end of three weeks if you
would like the ad to appear again, you must resubmit the information. Ads may be omitted due to space limitations and will be run
the next week.
Go Huskies!
Harding Huskies Happenings is published weekly by the Harding Township School. Articles and Classifieds pertaining to the HTS
Community only, must be submitted no later than Wednesday 4:00 PM to ehoward@harding twp.org.