Bi-weekly Updates - March 27, 2022

Contents

Save the date for HarryPalooza!
The Hawk Quarterly
The Kindness Rocks Project
Fundraising Reminders
Community Events & Activities
Join Harrington PTA

Save the date for HarryPalooza!

June 5, 12:00-4:00

We look forward to bringing families, staff, and friends back to Harrington for an afternoon of music, food, and activities. Here are some of the fun activities we are planning:

· Live band

· Ice cream, burgers, cotton candy, popcorn, and more

· Obstacle course

· Dunk tank

· Bouncy house

· Speed pitch

· Gatorade ring toss

· Photo booth

· Face painting

· Visits from Harry the Hawk and Mr. Twister

In order to make HarryPalooza a success, we will need everyone to pitch in. Please consider volunteering an hour of your time or sponsoring an activity, the SignUpGenius form will go out after April break.

Thank you to those who have already signed up via the Google form, we have your names and will follow up soon.

With your help, we will make HarryPalooza a fun and memorable event for the community!

Harrington PTA Team

The Hawk Quarterly

It's time for another issue of The Hawk Quarterly! In the April issue, we will be focusing on the holiday celebrations and fun adventures that our students have outside of school. In keeping with our motto of "We All Belong," please send in photos of your family celebrations from this year--anything from Hanukkah to Christmas, Lunar New Year to Holi. We would also welcome photos of your kids enjoying themselves with friends and family. Do they like skiing? Dancing? Running? Reading? Painting? Send us your favorite photos of your Hawks, whatever they might be doing at home.

Please send photos to Jane Reynolds at janearey11@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 7. Please be sure that your captions include the name of your child and their grade/teacher's name.

Thanks!

The Kindness Rocks Project

"The Kindness Rocks Project" Night on Thursday, April 28 from 6:15-7:30 PM (outside, weather permitting)

Harrington School will be again participating in the International “The Kindness Rocks Project" and creating beautiful rocks to spread around our school community and beyond! This year, a special addition will be participating in the "Kindness Rocks and Smiles Community Project" to create a banner with uplifting messages and pictures to be hung at Harrington!

Register for this great family community event through your Membership Toolkit account ($5 per family). 5th Grade Graduation Committee are selling pizza for the event (pre-pay for your pizza through your Membership Toolkit account). Registration ends on April 8 to allow time to purchase and pre-paint the rocks.

If you are interested in volunteering to help at the event (set-up, mod podge table, clean-up), please email Mrs. Angela Carpenter (Music Specialist) at acarpenter@lexingtonma.org. THANK YOU!

Fundraising Reminders

Donations are always accepted! All donations go directly to support the programs and events Harrington Schools offers. No amount is too small - please consider making a donation today at

https://harringtonpta.github.io/donation.html

You shop. Amazon gives.

Add Harrington School as your favorite organization. When you shop at http://smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate to Harrington School.

Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your organization's earnings online. For detailed instructions, click here.

Community Events & Activities

Please join us for a Community Conversation on Autism and Film Screening

In celebration of April’s Autism Acceptance Month, please join us for the Massachusetts premiere of the award-winning film “In a Different Key” on March 31st at 6:30pm in the Lexington High School Auditorium.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize Finalist book, “In a Different Key" delivers a powerful message regarding the role that community and inclusion has on the life of individuals with disabilities.

This is a FREE event but please RSVP. Our generous sponsors have helped us offset the cost of this event. You can learn more and register here. We hope to see you there and feel free to bring guests!

Children's and Young Adult Book Sale

Friday, April 8th from 1-5 pm and

Saturday, April 9th from 9 am-5 pm

at the Cary Library

The Friends of Cary Library are holding a special Children's and Young Adult Book Sale on Friday, April 8th from 1-5pm and Saturday, April 9th from 9am- 5pm at the Cary Library. The books selected are gently used and many in pristine condition.

LexSEPTA Resource Fair Returns!

Please join us on Saturday April 9th from 10am-1pm at the Lexington Community Center for the LexSEPTA Resource Fair. Come meet therapists, recreational organizations, nonprofits, support groups, schools, advocacy organizations, and other providers who serve families and children with special needs. There will be a play zone for kids with games and activities thanks to Lexington Recreation's Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Kate DeAngelis. Click here for more information!

Patriotsâ€™ Day 2022

The Town Celebrations Committee warmly invites you to the following events on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 18, 2022. After three years, Lexington will celebrate an entire weekend of activities, featuring the Battle Reenactment and the Patriots’ Day Parade. I encourage all LPS families and staff to find ways to inspire our K-12 students to “embrace their revolutionary spirits” and get involved in Patriots Day! Please click here for more information on events, on how to become an ambassador or a parade sponsor, and more!

From Dr. Hackett's 3.8.22 Superintendent's Report

Dismantling Racism in Our Town - New In-Person

Registration OPEN!

Session starts April 25, 2022

Dismantling Racism In Our Town is a seven-week learning journey offered by and for those who live, work, study and/or worship in Lexington or nearby towns. It is designed to strengthen our personal and collective awareness of the history and social structures of anti-Black racism and their consequences; and to commit together to undo and repair the legacies of racism and white supremacy in ourselves and our communities. Please join us!

The spring session will be in person on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30p at the Lexington Community Center beginning April 25, and running through June13 (no meeting on Memorial Day).

Learn more and register here for this popular, free learning & action series! Contact us at LexDismantlingRacism@gmail.com with questions. Supported by the Lexington Human Rights Committee

REGISTRATION FOR Lexington Lacrosse

KINDERGARTEN, 1ST & 2ND GRADE

JOIN THE "FASTEST GAME ON TWO FEET"

Boys & Girls Programs

Sundays 4:30-6pm, April-June

To register, go to: http://www.lexingtonlax.org/

K, 1st, and 2nd grade programs are still open for the Spring 2022 season. Spring programs meet once per week and are filled with fun games. Coaches are super enthusiastic, with lots of cheering and encouragement. There are programs for both girls and boys - and both are still open!

Lexington Youth Lacrosse is dedicated to introducing, teaching, and expanding youth lacrosse to the Lexington and nearby communities. Through our integrated and age based programs, we provide a fun and instructional environment for young lacrosse players.

New players at all levels are welcome!

Join Harrington PTA

The PTA is a volunteer organization that works with families, staff, and the administration to provide resources and programming that directly benefits the students of Harrington. By becoming a member, you can directly benefit your child and the learning community in which they are a part.

You can join at this link: https://harringtonelem.membershiptoolkit.co

Harrington PTA website: https://harringtonpta.github.io/

- Yiling Wang, Editor-in-Chief and VP of Communications

- Wei Ding, Karen Roses, and Keri Caron, PTA Co-Presidents

SUBJECT: Bi-weekly Newsletter of Harrington PTA _ March 27, 2022