September 25, 2020

Dear HFS Families,

What a beautiful week this has been! Fall has officially arrived, and I am enjoying it immensely. I have always been a fan of the seasons, and this year is no different. There is a chill in the mornings, and the afternoons are sunny and bright. It warms my heart to hear the students’ voices and laughter not just throughout the hallways but also on the breeze as it flows into my office windows. My heart is full. “Shout with joy to the Lord, all the Earth; break into song; sing praise” (Psalms 98:4).

Teacher Spotlight

This week, I would like to shine the spotlight on Mr. Steve Pendleton. Mr. Pendleton is new to us this year, and already, he is making an impression on students and staff alike. From the get go, Mr. Pendleton has jumped into our HFS family with both feet. He brings enthusiasm and fun to gym classes while providing our students with physical movement, much needed brain breaks, and an interesting curriculum on movement and nutrition. We are very blessed to have Mr. Pendleton with us!

Parent Alert

Please be aware that there is another TikTok challenge making its way through social media. This particular challenge encourages viewers to ingest large doses of Benadryl, which supposedly induces hallucinations. Participating in this challenge could lead to heart problems, seizures, coma, or death. Click here to read more about it.

Cyber Day

I included information in my posting last week on the upcoming cyber day. Please see below for a reminder.

• Teachers will communicate with you regarding the assignments to be completed.

• Assignments will be posted on the teachers’ web pages on the school website and/or in Google Classroom.

• Teachers will hold office hours for a short portion of the day to be available for any questions or concerns.

  • Office hours will be posted on the teachers’ web pages.

• Students in grades K-4 should spend approximately 1-2 hours total on the assigned work.

• Students in grades 5-8 should spend approximately 2-3 hours total on the assigned work.

Upcoming Dates

9/28/2020            Cyber Day

I know that I’m looking forward to the upcoming weekend. It will be a much needed break that I get to spend with my family. I hope you have some time to do the same. I appreciate all the hard work that I’m seeing from our students and staff. Enjoy the weekend and relax!

Peace and Joy,

Mrs. Jennifer D’Amelio