Please see below a message from Scott O’Neil.

Dear Hayground Family,
I just wanted to thank you all for honoring my late husband Neil on Tuesday. Dylan, Marley and Morrison, all alumni of Hayground were so grateful for your kindness. The photos brought back wonderful memories of the kids growing up out here and their time at Hayground. It was such a lovely program and also great to see so many alumni present. 
We are all truly part of the Hayground Family and it means so much to us. 
All the Best, Scott

Get Ready for Twelfth Night!

Our Shakespeare directors are arriving today and will be at school tomorrow to begin work with your children. The first week will be learning the story of the play through acting out different scenes. They will give their preferences for parts Thursday and will be given their roles and lines on Friday. They will choose between a small, medium or large amount of lines. Each student will be in a group scene as well.

Shakespeare/Parent night will be Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm. Please join us to meet the directors and see what your children are up to. There will also be an opportunity to sign up to help with the play working on sets, driving, taking photos etc,. Childcare will be provided. Please contact Joanna Tobing at  jtobing@hayground.org  to RSVP and let us know about childcare. Please let us know if your child will be missing any of this residency so we can plan accordingly while casting. Please find the director’s bios attached

You should be seeing our construction fence going up on Monday! Excavators will be there sometime this week and we will keep you updated.

As always please check our website for updates, class notes, calendar events and general information about Hayground School.
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12/1  - Shakespeare Residency begins
12/4 - Shakespeare/Parent Night 6 pm
12/17 - Dress rehearsal at Bridgehampton - leave 12:30 - return 2:30
12/18 - Shakespeare Performances 1 and 6pm
12/19 - Shakespeare closure
12/22- 1/2  -  Winter Recess - school closed

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Please welcome baby Reed Cutting Geller! Born at 4:00 am on November 21st. Congratulations Zoe, Evan and big sister Grace!

We have a short week ahead of us and I hope you all enjoy your Thanksgivings.
The Feast starts at 10:00 am on Tuesday November 25 in the main building where there will be some short presentations and the Roll Call of alumni. School ends at 12:30 that day. 

Please bring any food directly to the gym when you arrive. 
If you haven’t signed up to bring food or made an RSVP, you can still do so here. 2025 Feast Sign Up

You can also bring non-perishable foods  and/or turkeys for our food drive which will be in the parking lot on Monday morning at drop off. We will be delivering the food to the Bridgehampton Childcare Center that morning. 

Monday, December 1 we will begin our Shakespeare residency of Twelfth Night. If your child will be missing any of the residency, please let your classroom teacher know so we can plan for the best experience for them.

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Please welcome Noah Leone Salazar-Molina into this world on November 15 at 1:41 am - Congratulation Dulce and Andy!

As always you can see our calendar, class notes and a plethora of great information about Hayground School and our NEW BUILDING on our website www.hayground.org

We are looking forward to a wonderful Feast of Remembrance on November 25 at 10:00 am 2025 Feast Sign Up

Please join us for a gathering Monday at 2:15 - on wildlife conservation in South Africa.

Important Drop off an pick-up Reminders

School begins at 8:30 - If you are late your child will miss math instruction - it also disrupts the class.

Pick up is at 3:00 - teachers have end of the day work and meetings - please be on time.

After school pick up is at 4:30

Students are not allowed to go into the parking the parking lot by the themselves. There are lots of cars
coming and going. Parents please meet your kids on the playground and go with them to cars.

WE HAVE OUR BUILDING PERMIT! Soon you will see construction fencing going up and we will let you know the date of the groundbreaking!

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11/17 - Special gathering Wild Tomorrow 2:15 -- Animal Conservation in South Africa
11/25 - Feast of Remembrance - 10:00 am
12/1  - Shakespeare Residency begins
12/4 - Shakespeare/Parent Night 6 pm
12/17 - Dress rehearsal at Bridgehampton - leave 12:30 - return 2:30
12/18 - Shakespeare Performances 1 and 6pm
12/19 - Shakespeare closure
12/22- 1/2  -  Winter Recess - school closed

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School is closed Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. We held a Veterans Day gathering last week to talk about what a Veteran is and students wrote letters to Veterans which Ryan is delivering to the Veterans’ Home in Stony Brook.

As always please stop by our website for all the class notes and to see updates on our new Arts, Science and Library center. The building permit is almost in hand! Expect to see construction fencing going up soon! 

Also coming soon we will have fresh photographs on our website courtesy of Phillipe Cheng who has been visiting school and capturing your children hard at work and play.

www.hayground.org

The Feast of Remembrance is coming soon. Please remind your children to bring in photos of people they would like to remember to add to our Remembrance wall. Also please click the link below to let us know if you will be able to attend the Feast, what you can contribute and if you can help with set-up or clean-up.

2025 Feast Sign Up

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What a lovely brunch and Halloween parade! Thank you again to Valentine’s family for the delicious bagels and spreads and to all the parents that dressed up and joined us.

Please keep your eyes peeled for the Feast of Remembrance letter. The Feast is on November 25 at 10:00 am.  All families grandparents, uncles, aunts and friends are invited!

School closes at 12:30 that day. Kim Feierstein will be sending a sign up for helping set-up and clean-up for the feast as well as letting us know what food you will be bringing.

We are starting our Wall of Remembrance this week. You can bring in photos of people, pets or anything you would like to remember to add to the wall.

We are please to announce that we have chosen Twelfth Night for our Shakespeare play this year. The Shakespeare residency starts December 1st and culminates in two performances at Bridgehampton school on December 18 at 1 and 6pm. December 4th will be Shakespeare night at school for parents where you will experience what your kids experience each day during the residency. More information will come in the next week.

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Thanks to all that came for Trunk or Treat. It was Spooktacular!

Parent committee meeting  - Tuesday at 2:00pm ( Upstairs in Kitchen) 

Halloween! Thank you to Valentine’s families for providing bagels and spreads!
11:00 am. - Please remember to join us for Halloween brunch this Friday.
11:20ish - Kids will start getting into their costumes
11:45 – Parade, Fashion show and Monster mash dance off.
12:30 dismissal – No after school

As always, please consult our website for lots of great information, lunch menus and updates. 

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10/28 - Parent Committee meeting - 2:00 pm ( Upstairs in Kitchen)

10/31 - Halloween Brunch and parade - 11:00 am ( No afterschool)

11/11 - Veterans day- school closed

11/25 - Feast of Remembrance

12/1  - Shakespeare Residency begins

12/18 - Shakespeare Performance

12/22- 1/2  -  Winter Recess - school closed

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Please remember that school starts at 8:30 and pick up is at 3:00 or 4:30 if your child is in afterschool Monday - Thursday, 12:30 or 2:00pm if your child is in afterschool on Fridays. Also, after school hours, all of the school buildings are closed. 

Thank you to those who came for Helping Hands Day! We cleaned the chicken coop, painted the Rainbow Climber and sandbox bench, took down tents and window screens and cleaned windows! It was a lovely day.

Parent/Teacher conferences are this Friday. School is closed. Please remember to sign- up with your child’s teacher.

Please join us for Trunk or Treat this Saturday from 2-5 pm. We are co-hosting with the Bridgehampton Childcare Center. Come decorate your trunk or just come and enjoy the spooky vehicles. Bring friends!

Halloween – Please join us at 11:00 for a spooky brunch with Bagels terrifying  spreads provided by Valentine’s family, Julian Cavin and Martine Langatta.

-       Brunch 11:00-11:30 in kitchen

-       11:30 - put on costumes

-       11:45 – parade, fashion show and Monster Mash dance off

-       12:30 – Head home 

-       No After school programs

Dates to remember 

10/24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - school closed

10/25 - Trunk or Treat 2:00-5:00

10/31 - Halloween parade

11/11 - Veterans day- school closed

11/25 - Feast of Remembrance

12/1  - Shakespeare Residency begins

12/18 - Shakespeare Performance

12/2- 1/2  -  Winter Recess - school closed

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Yes, there is school lunch tomorrow. You can find the menu on our website and on instagram at “Haygroundcooks"

Pick up and drop off - Please enter on Mitchell lane and exit on Butter lane for pick up and drop off. Thank you all for following these directions, it has made for a safer and smoother drop off and pick up.

SHHHH! - Surprise baby shower for Dulce Molina Wednesday, October 15 - 2:15 Jeff’s Kitchen. Parents welcome.

Saturday, October 18 - Open House 10:00 -11:30 and Helping Hands Day 10 - 2pm.  Please tell your friends about the Open House and please join us for Helping Hands Day.

Friday, October 24 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day - School Closed - please sign up with your child’s teacher. 

Saturday, October 25 - 2-5pm - Trunk or Treat - Hayground School and the Bridgehampton Child Care Center will be co-hosting Trunk or Treat at Hayground. There will be games, treats and plenty of spooky trunks to see. Bring your car trunk decorated or just join us to enjoy the fun!

10/18 - Open House - 10-11:30 and Helping Hands Day 10-2pm

10/24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - school closed

10/25 - Trunk or Treat

10/31 - Halloween parade

11/11 - Veterans day- school closed

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Please join us for Curriculum Night this Thursday, October 9 - 6-8 pm - Curriculum night is a great way to experience what your children does every day at Hayground. Childcare available if needed. 

For a sneak peek at the exciting activities click here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z2b_X6MnjmtRrKcvyg1QStOqgSOzlL_gjsWqrzVUc6c/edit?usp=sharing

SHHHHHHHH! Please mark your calendars for a surprise baby shower for Dulce Molina - Wednesday, October 15 - 2:15 in Jeff’s kitchen. SHHHHH!

Helping Hands Day- October 18 -10-2pm - Please join us for projects that need attention around the school. It is a great way to meet other families and it is really helpful to the school.

Trunk or Treat! - October 25 -  2-5 pm - Hayground School and the Bridgehampton Childcare Center are partnering again for a fun-filled spooky Saturday. 

There will be activities, snacks and lots of spooky trunks to visit. Please let me know if you plan bring your car and decorate your trunk. Even if you don’t decorate your trunk please join us!

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• Open Board meeting Monday, September 29 - 5-7pm. All are welcome. RSVP for childcare to jtobing@hayground.org. 

• The first Parent Committee meeting will be this Tuesday, September 30 at 2:00pm. All parents are welcome.

• Please mark your calendars for Curicullum Night “A Day in the Life of a Hayground Student”.  October 9, 6-8 pm. Join us for insights into how we teach at Hayground. Childcare provided if needed. RSVP for childcare to jtobing@hayground.org. 

• Our fall Helping Hands Day is coming up on October 18 from 10-2 pm. Helping Hands is a great way to support the school, meet other families and become part of  the Hayground community. We ask each family to sign up for one (or both!) Helping Hands Days. The second Helping Hands Day will be in the spring. You can sign up at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVm46hq2YfHBCcN2X9oLv0UZ_bOmruYzGzTd8WemzegXuFVQ/viewform?usp=header

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A few reminders:

Please see attached attendance protocols below from our Parent Handbook which should be back from the printer soon.

School is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23 and 24. 

Please sign-up for our Parent Portal where you can see the lunch menu daily and other updates.

To access the Parent Portal use this link: https://www.hayground.org/portal

The password to access the page is: HaygroundPortal

New Users: Create your personal account by entering your name and email, and setting a password you’ll remember.

Returning Users: Use the email and your chosen password to log back in to your account. The link you used to sign up will be the same link you will use to log in.

Please bookmark the link (https://www.hayground.org/portal) for easy ongoing access to the Portal.

After school activities begin this week! Please see Cheryl to drop off your fee. We have a well subscribed roster this year. Please remember that pick-up is promptly at 4:30 Mon -Thurs and 2:00 pm on Fridays.

Drop-off  and Pick-up protocols:

Drop off is between 8:10 and 8:25 and pick up is at 3:00 pm and 12:30 on Fridays. If you arrive late, please drop your child in the office. We ask that playdates be made outside of school hours. 

If you park in the parking lot, please walk to pick-up your child. Children cannot walk to the parking lot on their own. Please enter on Mitchell lane.  When you pick up your child, please keep an eye on the them on the playground. Children are not allowed to play in gym or school building after pickup. Also, for safety reasons, the trees will be closed to climbing both during the school day and at pickup.  We appreciate your help in reminding children.

The first Parent Committee meeting will be on September 30 at 2:00pm

Dates to remember:
9/23-24 Rosh Hashanah - school closed
9/2 -  Open Board meeting
9/30 – Parent Committee Meeting – 2pm
10/2 - Yom Kippur - school closed
10/9 - Curriculum night
10/24 – Parent/ Teacher conferences – school closed

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We have one confirmed case of Covid at school with other reported cases in the community.

We follow Suffolk County DOH Guidelines below.

If your child exhibits symptoms of the flu, RSV or COVID 19, such as, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, please keep your child home until he/she is fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of medication and has tested negative for COVID or your health care practitioner provides written clearance.  If your child has tested positive for Covid-19 virus, He/she can go back to his/her normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, she/he is fever-free and the symptoms are improving overall. Upon your child’s return to normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks and physical distancing. 

A few reminders:

• The first Parent Committee meeting will on September 30 at 2:00pm – September 29.

• Drop-off is at 8:25 and pick up is at 3:00 pm and 12:30 on Fridays. If you arrive late, please drop your child in the office. Please keep your eye out for updates to our Parent Handbook with regard to absences, lateness and extended vacations.

• Lunch begins this week! We will always serve lunch Tuesday - Friday. Please remember to send your child with snack and lunch on Mondays.

• This Friday is Apple Picking at Halsey Farm in Mecox. Please remember to send in your permission slip. We will be leaving school around 9:30 to arrive by 10. In order to make sure no one is left out the school is purchasing delicious donuts for everyone so you don’t have to send extra money. 

• Thank you all for your rapid response to the afterschool offerings this fall. After school begins  Monday, September 22. Please be sure to contact Arjun for your enrollment - not the instructor. Please give your payments to Cheryl or Joanna. We still have space in: 

Hudson Music – Monday and Friday

Things with wheels – Wednesday and Thursday

We look forward to another great week!

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School starts at 8:30 - please drop your child off between 8:10 and 8:25 so they have a moment to get settled.

Please remember to send your child/ren with snack and lunch until Tuesday, September 16th. We make lunch always  from Tuesday - Friday, never on Mondays. Please always send your child with a snack.

Please join us after drop off this week, Wednesday to Friday, for parent coffees. It is a nice chance to talk to other parents and enjoy a warm cup of coffee and pastry.

Keep an eye out  for a separate email with our afterschool offerings for this fall and winter. 

We are happy to announce that Hudson Music will be back with us this year. Students from 3-7 years old will have music during the school day and those 7 and up can sign up for afterschool music on Mondays from 3:00-4:30 and Fridays from 12:30 -2:00. Please note that the goal of the after school music classes is to work towards a performance. Consistent attendance is important if your child wants to be part of the performance. There is no fee for Hudson Music.

Please mark your calendar for our first Parent Committee meeting on September 29 at 2:00pm.

Each class will have a pool time this week Thursday or Friday. Please send your child with a bathing suit, towel and sunblock. We will have a certified life guard. 

Pool Schedule: NOTE— Pool schedule has changed a little - this is final and official schedule.
Thursday:
9:15-10:00 Sakiko / RJ
12:50-1:35 Julie
1:35-2:20 Marybeth / Lora
Friday:
9-9:45 Liz
9:45-10:30 Tohanash / Javis
10:30-11:15 Lucy

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Last week’s Senior Learners presentations and the Science Symposium were both very inspiring. We learned about French pastry, Teaching and Old Dog New Tricks, Healthy Poptarts, Carbon footprints, Micro plastics in seafood and how to filter water, among many other topics.

We are gearing up for the final week of school and the graduation of Nate Feierstein, Aidan Menu, Jazmyn Charlton, Sophia Letcher, Dutch Lawless and Augie Feuerborn. Graduation is a very special day and we encourage all families to join us for the celebration on June 13 at 10 am followed by a lunch picnic and the unveiling of the yearbook.

Next Monday, June 9 is Beach Day Please sign and return the permission slip in the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GpQRvrT2oBN8RH1lRethBfTlrh4qvlW1osFyMlecwA8/edit?usp=sharing

June 5 - Marybeth and R.J.  and Lucy’s  Classes Dinner 5pm
June 6 - Senior Learners dinner 5 pm
June 7 - 12-2 pm Alumni reunion
June 9 - Beach Day
June 12 - Field day with Barry - 1:00 - 2:30
June 13 - Graduation! 10 am

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The Chair Auction from Julie and Jackie’s Class  was a grand success and the  Senior Learners completed their presentations on a wide variety of topics from French Pastry to Prison Reform.  

This Friday, May 23 is the last day of after school programs.

The Senior Learners will be presenting their projects to the school at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 21 and Tuesday May 27th at 2:15 pm. Please join us and see what is in store for your child when they reach the culmination of their Hayground Education:

Wednesday - May 21st Beginning at 2:00
1)     Aidan  - Sports Editing
2)    Aylin  - Digital Music
3).    Vivian  - Crocheting
4)     Nina  - Upcycling and Design
5)     Dutch  - Photography
6)    Sophia  - Rethinking Prisons

Tuesday May 27th Beginning at 2:15
7) Indie  - Mushrooms
8) Nate  -  A Protein Poptart
9) Ava   -   French Pastry
10) Augie -  Jewish History - Jewish Food
11) Jazzy  - Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks

Monday, May 19 we have the Hudson Music musical extravaganza! With Lora and Tohanash and Sakiko and Javis’ classes  along with Jalissa, Alessandra, Lorenzo, Maddie, Sebastian and Cienna performing at 2:30 and the the older student performing at 3:30. All are welcome!

Tuesday, May 20 - the three middle groups are heading to the Bronx Zoo for a fun filled day. The oldest and two youngest classes are going to share a picnic lunch together. 

Make sure to mark your calendars for the Hayground Science Symposium - Wednesday  May 28 at 2:00pm.

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Sightings of two Osprey in our nest have been reported! The Cherry blossoms are in full force. The Native plant around the reader sculpture in blooming. Our Salad and veggies are mostly from Hayground gardens!

Tuesday, May 6 at 2:15 there will be the Student Art Exhibit featuring art from all of the Hayground Students. All parents, grandparents and friends of Hayground are invited.
Tuesday, May 6 at 2:15 Parents in Lucy’s class are invited to the their Museum opening.

The Parent Committee did some wonderfull work preparing for the school dance last week - Thank You! The dance is May 8 from 5-7pm for students in the oldest four classes. It will be followed by the sleepover for students who are 10 years old by September 2025. Perry, R.J, Julie, Hannah and Oskar with be chaperoning.

The screening of “Anxious Nation” by Hayground parent Vanessa Roth was a truly wonderland informative event. We had over 50 attendees from both Hayground and the community.

Thank you to those recent contributions to the Founders Fund and our Annual appeal. We have 100% participation from faculty and the Board. Our goal is to have 100% participation for both campaigns from all Haygrounders- No amount is too small or too large! https://www.hayground.org/donate

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We hope you enjoyed this weekend. It seems we do have an Osprey stopping by our nest!

We have a busy next few weeks so please refer to the dates below which are also on our parent portal on the Hayground website.

The Parent Committee will be working on decorations for the Spring dance for the oldest four classes this Tuesday at 1pm.. all are welcome.

Please join us for the screening of “Anxious Nation” by Hayground parent Vanessa Roth. There will be a panel discussion afterward with Vanessa and Hamra Oszu from Bridgehampton School. Please respond to the link to let us know if you are coming and if you need childcare. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrIUK5UH2aerFVJwO0XWnvU9YYxziHnI0d3Vtw4rJ2MCbRMg/viewform?usp=header

We just received some donations from former parents and alumni for the Annual Appeal and the Founders Fund for our new Arts and Science Center. Our goal is to have 100% participation for both campaigns - No amount is too small or too large! Please consider donating today: https://www.hayground.org/donate

Upcoming Important Dates (All are in Parent Calendar as well):

April 29, 1-3 pm - Parent Committee meeting to make decorations for Spring dance 
May 1, 6pm - “Anxious Nation” Screening and panel discussion
May 6 - 2:15 - Hayground student art show and Lucy’s class presentation
May 8, 5-7pm - Spring Dance - Sleepover
May 14 - Julie and Jackie’s class auction - 4:30 PM
May 16 - Parent/Teacher conferences - School closed
May 19 - Spring Concerts Hudson Music 2:30 - Two youngest groups, 3:30 after school group
May 20 - Three middle groups Bronx Zoo trip
May 23 - last day of after school programs
May 26 - Memorial Day - School closed
June 7 - Alumni reunion
June 9 - Beach Day
June 13 - Graduation!

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We are excited to present a screening of "Anxious Nation” a documentary made by Hayground parent, Vanessa Roth. Join us on Thursday, May 1 at 6pm. Please fill out the link here to let us know if you can attend and if you will need childcare so we can plan accordingly.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrIUK5UH2aerFVJwO0XWnvU9YYxziHnI0d3Vtw4rJ2MCbRMg/viewform?usp=header

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We hope you had a wonderful spring break. The campus is starting to bloom. Keep an eye on our osprey nest to see if we have any new occupants. 

Our Senior learners will be on their trip to Philadelphia from Wednesday to Friday. The middle groups will be visiting the Bridgehampton library on Friday to see the books they published on display and read the reviews from the librarians. Keep an eye out for permission slips from you teachers. Our spring schedule of events and celebration is very busy so take a moment to update your calendars.

Again, if you haven’t gotten your contract in and have not been in touch with Marcelle and Cheryl, please do so as soon as possible. If you have done so or are in process, thank you!

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We hope you had a lovely weekend and were able to make it to the Parrish Art Museum for the opening of the Student Art exhibit. Our piece looks fabulous! Thank you to Perry, Sabra and all the students of Hayground.

Wednesday, March 19 – 2:00 PM - All families  are invited to a special gathering “Tales of the Deep – A Variety Show”  presented by Marybeth and R.J.’s class
Thursday, March 20, 6-8-pm – All families are invited to “A Day in the Life of Hayground Student” – Come see how your children learn. The program for the evening is attached. Childcare will be provided.. Please RSVP in the google form here: https://forms.gle/oKqdaAA7wu4VLtm17 and let us you will need childcare so we can plan appropriately. A description of the offerings will be sent out tomorrow.
Friday, March 21 – Joe Salmone from LICAB ( Long Island Council against Bullying) will be coming to talk about friendships, how to treat each other well and offer healthy ways to handle difficult social situations. He will do age-appropriate visits with each group and then spend time with the faculty at faculty meeting.

Dates to remember:
Wednesday, March 19 – 2:00 PM - All families  are invited to a special gathering “Tales of the Deep – A Variety Show”  presented by Marybeth and R.J.’s class
Thursday, March 20 – 6-8 pm – “A Day in the Life of a Hayground Student”
April 14 -21  - Spring Break – No School

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