Family Newsletter 11.23.21

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On Sunday evening Harwood’s new National Honor’s Society members were inducted in a beautiful ceremony that reflected their service to our community local and afar.

In this season of Thanksgiving we want to express our gratitude for:

• these leaders in our National Honors Society

• our nurses who have contract traced on multiple weekends and evenings

• April Rule - our new Administrative Assistant who dove in the deep end upon arrival and has been supporting our community

• our student leaders who modeled the values of an upstander by working to keep “sports safe” in the face of homophobic and racist actions on Vermont’s sportsfields

• our staff who are constantly working to create a climate of academic excellence and acceptance for all

• our students who make Harwood an active learning environment each and every day

• our families for your partnership, patience and support

Lastly, we are grateful and excited to announce Harwood Union’s Instagram account. As we seek to strengthen our communication with families and students you can find our posts here.

With gratitude,

Laurie, Meg and Duane

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Calendar:

• November 24th - 26th - Thanksgiving Break - NO School

• December 4th and 5th - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Tree Sale at Lareau Farm

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Safe - seen, heard, respected & understood:

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	Friendly reminder to students and families - If a student is out for more than 3 days please make sure they reach out to their teachers in order to ensure they understand what work needs to be completed while out.
	Our school is taking part in the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey on December 1, 2021 during an extended TA. Please review the letter to families here regarding the details of this survey.

Positive school climate and culture:

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​The Class of 2024 is excited to announce the annual Harwood Tree Sale! Are you getting ready for a tree for the holidays? Come support the Harwood Class of 2024 and purchase your tree at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield! The Tree Sale will run the first weekend in December: Friday December 3rd from 5-7pm, and Saturday December 4th and Sunday December 5th from 10am-5pm, while supplies last! All trees $45. Hope to see you there!