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HARDING HUSKIES HAPPENINGS
Published Weekly by Harding Township School
November 14, 2014
IMPORTANT REMINDERS!
There will be a 12:45 PM dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Friday, November 21st, Monday,
November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th. There will also be a 12:45 PM dismissal on Wednesday,
November 26th and school will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28h for the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robert Brown, 973-267-6398, Ext. 114
BOARD OF EDUCATION SEEKS CANDIDATE
The Harding Township Board of Education is seeking a candidate to fill a vacancy on
the board due to the resignation of Mr. Devanshu Modi. The term of this appointment would
be from December 2014 through December 2015.
Citizens who have been Harding Township residents for at least one year, are able to
read and write, and are registered voters are eligible for this appointment. To be considered,
please send a letter of interest and resume to Robert Brown, Interim School Business
Administrator/Board Secretary, Harding Township Board of Education, P.O. Box 248, 34 Lee’s
Hill Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976.
Interviews with the Board of Education will be scheduled at the December 1, 2014 Board
meeting date.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Friday, November 21, 1:15-2:55 pm
Monday, November 24, 1:15-4 pm
Tuesday, November 25, 1:15-4 pm
PK-5 teachers are in the process of sending home your scheduled time.
Middle School conferences will be a “round robin" format where teachers will be available to meet individually with
parents in an arena-style setting in the gym.
Middle School parents of students without elementary siblings kindly report according to the following schedule:
Friday, November 22, 1:15 – 2:55 pm Parents of students, last names A through D
Monday, November 24, 1:15-4:00 pm Parents of students, last names E through L
Tuesday, November 25, 1:15–4:00 pm Parents of students, last names M through Z
SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKE DAY
Monday, November 24th is scheduled for retakes for those students who were absent on School Picture Day. At that
time if any original pictures were somehow flawed (e.g. eyes closed), retakes can be made. If you desire a retake, you
must bring the original picture package with you to return to the photographer. The photographer needs this to see
which package was purchased and how much was paid. Please note that the originals are not kept and the retake will
be your final picture. Club/sports/activity pictures will also be taken on this day.
SPORTS UPDATE
Boys and Girls Basketball will begin on Monday, November 17.
The HTS Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament will be held on December 2, 3 & 4th. Go Huskies!
Daily Sports Information: Daily practice, game information and directions to away games can be found on the
school website under: Departments  Athletics. Please do not call the office.
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
Secretary: Sheila Hepp and Nancy Gallagher
See us at WWW.HARDINGPTO.COM
Reach us at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter @HTSPTO
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2015 Spring PTO Fashion Show
Invitation Design Contest
Winner!
Congratulations to Giovanna Rafanello in Ms. Poole's 8th grade homeroom for winning the 2015 Spring PTO Fashion
Show Invitation Design Contest. The committee received many imaginative entries all capturing the style and elegance
of a 1920's Gatsby Garden Party! We greatly appreciate the dedication and creative effort of all the talented artists who
participated! Giovanna's artwork will be featured on the Fashion Show's invitation and program cover.
Thanks to all who participated in the Innisbrook fundraiser. Every order counts!
The products should be distributed as soon as possible.
The winners of lunch with Mr. Spelker are Keanu Kao, Clare Ratliff and Lorenzo Maselli.
Congratulations! Mr. Spelker will be in touch shortly to schedule a date.
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Book Fair! November 22nd to 25th
The Book Fair begins Saturday, November 22 (10-2) and will run
Monday & Tuesday 8:25 - 3:00.
We are in need of Volunteers to help with setting up the Book Fair on
Friday, November 21 @ 1:00.
We also need volunteers for Break-down on Tuesday @ 3:00
Please direct questions to Wendy Gielchinsky
[email protected]
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The Harlem Wizards are coming to HTS!
Harding Twp. School Teachers and Administrators will take on the Harlem Wizards!
Co-Sponsored by the Harding Twp. School PTO and Harding Twp. Recreation Association
When: January 10, 2015
Where: HTS Gymnasium
Time: 7:00-9:00pm, Doors open at 6:00pm
Additional information and Ticket Order form was sent home via backpack. Tickets are VERY LIMITED.
Please order as soon as possible. Tickets will be available to general public starting at the Book Fair and
Holiday Boutique on November 22, so beat the rush!
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Harding Holiday Boutique
Saturday November 22nd, 9am-4 pm
Please come shop for the holidays and support our school!
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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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2015 YEARBOOK
The Harding Township School is pleased to announce that online ordering has begun for the 2015 Yearbook. Buy your copy of the 2015
Yearbook with a few keystrokes – no forms, no checks, no hassle. This year, personalization is also available with online orders.
Yearbook - $18.00
Yearbook with Personalization - $23.00
Deluxe Signature Package - $31.00
Scan the QR code to purchase your yearbook today!
GUIDANCE CORNER
Melissa Hart, Guidance Counselor
Character Quote of the Week
"Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can
rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life.” -Brian Tracy
CHARACTER CORNER
November’s character education theme is Communication. What is good communication? Is good communication
really that important? How do we become good communicators? Students are busy answering these questions and
improving their own communication skills through different games and activities every Tuesday morning.
Next week’s quote:
“Good words are worth much, and cost little.” -George Herbert
8th grade Students and Parents
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.
Morris County School of Technology Information Sessions
Morris County School of Technology will host information sessions for parents and middle school students interested in
gathering more information about their academy programs.
Academies located in Denville:
-Child Related Careers
-Culinary Arts
-Finance and International Business
-Sports Medicine & Management
-Visual & Performing Arts
Saturday, November 15 at 10:00am
Morris County School of Technology
400 E. Main Street
Denville, NJ 07834
Satellite Academies:
-Academy for Math, Science, & Engineering
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30pm
Morris Hills High School
-Computer and Information Sciences
-Design
-Health Care Sciences
-Veterinary Science
520 W. Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
-Academy for Law & Public Safety
Monday, November 10 at 7:00pm
Butler High School
38 Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
For applications, visit www.mcvts.org
HARDING TOWNSHIP RECREATION ASSOCIATION
Soccer
This Saturday, 11/15, will be the last soccer session of the season. Congratulations to the kids on all their hard work and
their epic win last weekend! Thank you to all coaches, parents & assistants for their help this season. See you next year!
Basketball
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Clinics begin Saturday December 6th!
INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS for Girls and Boys in grades 1 through 3, Saturdays in the HTS gym, 12:30-2pm.
COMPETITIVE TEAMS for Girls and Boys in grades 4 through 8.
Practices held in the HTS gym one weeknight per week.
Games will be in Mendham on Saturdays and one weeknight per week
NEW: 4th Grade Boys will field a competitive team this year so sign up early to be placed on a team!!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Sign up to be an assistant coach when you register your child. We welcome your help, and no experience is required!
Contact Dave Fassett at [email protected] for more details.
REGISTER NOW at http://htra.info/basketball/
Questions? Visit the website at www.htra.info or email us at [email protected].
MADISON LITTLE LEAGUE
Madison Little League (MLL) Registration
Madison Little League will again utilize TeamSnap for online registration for the 2015 baseball season. Registration will
be as easy as last year since you will be able to import your child's data. When registration opens, simply follow the link
from the MLL website: www.madisonlittleleague.com.
Paper/in person registrations will not be accepted. Payment will be via debit/credit card; no checks or cash will be
accepted. If you are new to Madison Little League (MLL), proof of residence and birth documents are required if your
child has never played in Madison Little League. (Document drop-off for new registrants will be held on December 7 and
14 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Junior School in Madison. Requires copy of birth certificate and proof of residency
e.g., copy of utility bill).
Please go to the website for information regarding player drafts, assessments, volunteering, uniforms, etc. Important
dates to keep in mind:
December 1 - December 31 - Online registration ($25 late fee for all player registrations after December 31st)
December 7 and 14 - Player assessments from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Junior School in Madison. Player assessments
are only required for those who are new to Madison Little League and first time players in Majors. Players returning to
the same Majors team do not need to participate in the assessments.
January 9 - Last day to register for the AA, AAA, Majors, Juniors, Seniors division
January 31 - Last day to register for the Farm division
January 26 - February 15 - Uniform sizing @Alfred's Sport Shop (Madison) - based on player's last name (A-G 1/26 to 2/1;
H-O 2/2 - 2/8; P-Z 2/9 - 2/15)
February - Player and coaches clinics begin
March - Practices begin at coach's discretion
Week of April 13 - Season begins
April 18 - Opening day / Pancake Breakfast / Picture Day
Week of June 15 - Season ends
GREEN VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMANT
Visit From Santa - Sunday, December 7, 2014
Santa Claus will make his annual visit to the Green Village Firehouse at 6 pm on Sunday, December 7th. Families
can come and watch as Santa arrives by fire truck to light up the tree. After Santa lights the tree, he will proceed
into the firehouse to hear the children’s holiday wishes. Complementary refreshments and cookies will be provided
by the Auxiliary of the Green Village Fire Department.
Prior to Santa's arrival, you are welcome to join your neighbors at the United Methodist Church in Green Village for
their annual Hot Dog Supper. Beginning at 4:30, you can enjoy hot dogs, chips and hot chocolate complements of
the church. At 5:45 the group will walk from the church down a nostalgic luminary lit road singing Christmas
carols to await Santa’s arrival.
Music will be performed by the Chatham Brass Quintet.
Both events are free and all are welcome.
Additional information can be found at www.greenvillagefire.com or on our Facebook page.
HTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
11/17
11/20
11/21
11/22
BOE Meeting 7:30 pm LMC
PTO Meeting 7:00 pm LMC
12:45 PM DISMISSAL Parent Conferences
PTO Book Fair 10-2
11/22
11/24
11/24-25
11/24-25
11/26
11/26
11/27-28
12/2–4
12/1
12/2
12/5
12/10
12/15
12/17
PTO Harding Holiday Boutique 9-4pm
 School Picture Retake Day
12:45 PM DISMISSAL Parent Conferences
PTO Book Fair
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Play 9am
12:45 PM DISMISSAL – Thanksgiving
SCHOOL CLOSED – Thanksgiving
HTS Holiday Basketball Tournament
BOE Meeting 7:30 pm LMC
Gr. 8 to Bergen PAC “Encore” 8:45 a.m. – 1:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE – PTO Cocktail Party
Vision Council Meeting 7:00 pm
BOE Meeting 7:30 pm LMC
Winter Concert 1:30 pm (school performance) and 7:00 pm (Snow date 12/18)
12/23
12:45PM DISMISSAL - Happy
Holidays!
12/24-1/2
1/5
1/5
1/10
SCHOOL CLOSED – Holiday Recess
Classes Resume
BOE Meeting 7:30 pm LMC
Harlem Wizards vs. Harding Hot Shots! 7-9pm (doors open at 6pm), Matthew C. Sellitto Gymnasium
New items to the above calendar appear in blue.
Have a wonderful 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.