Hampden News and Notes
Published on Nov 19, 2018 19:39

Happy Thanksgiving, Hampden!

• THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY BREAK
  Hampden Elementary wishes its students, families and staff a very safe and happy holiday.  Please note that in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday: 

  * There will be no school Thursday, November 22 through Monday, November 26.  
  * On Wednesday, November 21, we will have 1/2 day of school with a noon dismissal and no lunch.
  * There will be no PM Kindergarten on Wednesday, November 21, and AM Kindergarten will dismiss with all other grades at noon. 
  * School will be back in session on Tuesday, November 27.

HAMPDEN PTO IS SPONSORING THE GIVING TREE
You are invited to share in the spirit of the season of giving by providing items for Hampden families in need through The Giving Tree, sponsored by the Hampden PTO.  Sign up to participate by clicking here.  Be sure to place a gift tag that includes the child’s individual code on each item you provide, and a label noting the contents. Please place wrapped items in the box marked “Giving Tree” located in the lobby of Hampden Elementary by Monday, December 21.

HAMPDEN PTO NEWS
Our Thanksgiving Food Drive wrapped up on November 16th. Thank you to everyone for their generosity!  For more Hampden PTO news, please click here for the November PTO newsletter.

CALENDAR
1/2 Day -- November 21 (Noon Dismissal; AM Kindergarten / No PM Kindergarten or Lunch)
No School -- November 22-26
School Back in Session -- November 27
Hampden Roller Skating Party -- December 1, 4:30 - 6:30 PM