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HARDING HUSKIES HAPPENINGS
Published Weekly by Harding Township School
November 21, 2014
IMPORTANT EARLY DISMISSAL/SCHOOL CLOSING 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.
SUPPORT OUR PTO AT THE FOLLOWING UPCOMING EVENTS!
Holiday Boutique
TOMORROW, Saturday, November 22nt from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Clothing * Accessories * Toys * Jewelry * Gifts for the Home * Unique Beds for Pets * Kids Holiday Gift Shop
Book Fair
TOMORROW, Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Monday, November 24th from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, November 25th from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Matthew A. Spelker
Enjoy the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. I am extremely thankful to our school community for the support
you give to all of us here at HTS. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones!
A friendly reminder regarding early dismissal…
Students in grades 6-8 grade are required to have a signed note from their parent or guardian stating permission to walk
to the local deli or Red Rooster after school. Students are not permitted to return to school as there is no supervision
available. If they are in basketball they should not return to school until the scheduled time. Thank you for your
cooperation.
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.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for today and Monday, the 24th and Tuesday the 25th. There is a 12:45 p.m.
dismissal on these three days and conferences will start at 1:15 p.m. Middle School Conferences will be a “round robin"
format. Middle School teachers will be available to meet individually with parents in an arena-style setting in the gym*.
If you are middle school parent with a child in PK-5, kindly report on the same day elementary siblings are scheduled.
Middle School parents of students without elementary siblings kindly report according to the following schedule:
Friday, November 21, 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
* Please Note: Mrs. Coy, World Language French and Mrs. Sapio, World Language Chinese will be available to
conference on Monday and Tuesday only. If you wish to meet with Mrs. Coy or Mrs. Sapio at another time kindly call
the school at 973-267-6398, ext. 148 (Mrs. Coy) or ext. 136 (Mrs. Sapio.)
CLASS OF 2015
Snack Sale
Proceeds to benefit the Class of 2015 trip!
What: Snacks and drinks for all!
When: Monday and Tuesday, November 24th and 25th
Where: Cafeteria (at the PTO Book Fair during school hours)
All snacks and drinks will be approximately $1-2
Please remember to bring in a few dollars to buy a snack and support our 8th graders!
** Since these are half days, lunch will not be served.
LOST AND FOUND
Stop by and visit the “Lost and Found” areas in both schools during conferences. There are many unclaimed clothing
items!
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.
FIRST MARKING PERIOD HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to the following students who have received High Honors and Honors for the FIRST marking period,
September 4 – November 5, 2014. High Honor Roll recognizes students achieving grades of an A in academic subjects
and no lower than an A average in specials. Honor Roll recognizes students achieving A or B in academic subjects and
no lower than a B average in specials.
 HIGH HONORS 
Grade 6: Olivia DiRienzo, Shannon McGratty
Grade 7: Brock Bierly
Grade 8: Lauren DiRienzo
 HONOR ROLL 
Grade 6: Katelyn Amaral, Greyson Cullis, Katherine Daniels, Nicole Flanagan, Jordan Hall, Jonathan Hamwee,
Sadie Hoberman, Alex Johnson, Peter Korn, Ava Longarzo, Sophia Martin, Gavin Martins, Mary Ragold,
Theodore Saganic, James Wallen
Grade 7: Elisabeth Butler, Quincy Clew, Justin Henry, Jack Myers, Thomas O’Rourke, Mia Simon, Owen Spina, Lily Wynne
Grade 8: Luke Boylan, Madeline Callahan, JD Grant, Olivia Hamwee, Drew Johnson, Alissa Kapp, Samuel Kotkin,
Sophie Newlin, Gillian Parrett, Giovanna Rafanello, Ryan Ruffo, Clare Shurtleff, Joseph Verbaro
OPERATION HOLIDAY
Operation Holiday is here! The remarkable generosity of our Harding Township School families and staff means that we
are able to adopt the wish lists of eighteen needy families this holiday season; that local human service agencies have
identified as most in need of our help.
Your child's homeroom teacher will be sending home a letter, with all the details, before the Thanksgiving break, so our
families can take advantage of the holiday sales. Please email him/her with any questions or Lisa Werner, Operation
Holiday HTS Coordinator at [email protected].
Thanks again for your generous support of this HTS tradition. In these difficult economic times, any contributions to the
Operation Holiday families are greatly appreciated. As we come together as a school community, we have the
opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of these eighteen families.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Holiday Dance!
The Student Council holiday dance is scheduled for Friday, December 12 from 7 - 9 pm! It is sure to be a fun time.
Unique Musique will be DJ and admission is free! Students are welcome to bring quests.
SPORTS UPDATE
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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BOOK FAIR THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, November 22th, Monday, November 24th
and Tuesday, November 25th
Harding Township’s Book Fair will be at school on Saturday, November 22th from 10:00am – 2:00pm, Monday,
November 24th from 8:30am – 3:00pm and Tuesday, November 25th from 8:30am – 3:00pm in the cafeteria. Your child
will be visiting our Fair with his/her class on Monday. Students who bring money will have the opportunity to purchase
books at that time or Tuesday during Open schedule. If your child does not bring money, he/she will have the
opportunity to fill out a Wish List. As the Book Fair is going on Tuesday during school hours and thru parent/teacher
conferences, you can come in, review your child’s list and select which books to purchase from your child’s Wish List.
We invite you to help build our classroom libraries by purchasing books and donating them to your child’s class through
the Classroom Wish List Program. Books range in price from $4.00 and up.
Thank you for supporting the Harding Township School!
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Harding Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 22, 2014
9am-4pm
Shop for fun, unique and beautiful gifts for the holidays for the entire family! The Boutique is Located in the
Gymnasium and is in conjunction with the Book fair & the Kids Holiday Gift shop!
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Gifts for the home
Homemade soap
Kitchen, cutlery
Clothing
Accessories
Unique Beds for your pet
Toys
Jewelry
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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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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 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.
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.
HARDING TOWNSHIP RECREATION ASSOCIATION
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, 11:30-2pm (Please note this
is a time change from 12:30.)
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 DEPARTMENT
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
11/22
11/22
11/24
11/24-25
11/24-25
11/26
11/26
11/27-28
12/2–4
12/1
12/2
12/3
PTO Book Fair 10-2 - Cafeteria
PTO Harding Holiday Boutique 9-4pm – Matthew C. Sellitto Gymnasium
 School Picture Retake Day
12:45 PM DISMISSAL Parent Conferences
PTO Book Fair 8:30-3 Cafeteria
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Play 9am
12:45 PM DISMISSAL – Thanksgiving
SCHOOL CLOSED – Thanksgiving
HTS Holiday Basketball Tournament
BOE Meeting 6:00 pm LMC (Please note time change from 7:30 pm)
Gr. 8 to Bergen PAC “Encore” 8:45 a.m. – 1:30 pm
Harlem Wizards Assembly K-4 @ 10:05 & 5-8 @ 10:50
12/3
Special BOE Meeting 6:00 pm LMC
12/5
12/10
SAVE THE DATE – PTO Cocktail Party
Vision Council Meeting 7:00 pm
12/15
12/17
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 an Enjoyable & Safe Holiday!
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.