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Tomorrow Freedom Elementary will kick off our One Book One School book - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! The entire school will be reading the book the next three weeks.
**To celebrate the kickoff of our new book, we invite everyone to dress in wacky hair and clothes tomorrow (Wed. 2/23) for TWISTER DAY!**
FAQ:
What will the school be sending home?
-The oldest child in the family will be receiving the book for your family to keep, a reading schedule, and a parent letter from Dr. Pederson.
What will my child do at school each day?
-Each day in school we will follow the reading schedule to complete the assigned pages. Depending on the age, learners will read it independently, the teacher will read it aloud, or they will listen to the podcast (https://anchor.fm/obosfreedom). We will also have fun lessons, trivia, and other activities related to the book.
What should we do as a family at home?
- The book will be read in its entirety at school, but we also feel it’s important to re-read chapters at home (if time permits) as a family each night. You can discuss the events of the book, characters, and themes as a family.
Where should we keep the book?
-4th and 5th graders should keep the book in their backpack so they can use it both at school and home. Younger learners can just keep the book at home for you to read as a family.
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Active COVID Cases Snapshot:
HHS : 0,
North Middle School : 1-3,
South Middle School : 1-3,
Adventure Elementary : 0,
Endeavor Elementary : 0,
Explorer Elementary : 0,
Freedom Elementary : 0,
Horizon Elementary : 0,
Journey Elementary : 0,
Liberty Elementary :0
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Active COVID Cases Snapshot:
HHS : 1-3,
North Middle School : 1-3,
South Middle School : 0,
Adventure Elementary : 1-3,
Endeavor Elementary : 0,
Explorer Elementary : 0,
Freedom Elementary : 0,
Horizon Elementary : 1-3,
Journey Elementary : 1-3,
Liberty Elementary : 1-3
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A reminder there will be an Early Release and K-12 Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 16th, and No School February 17th - 21st. ❤️
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Active COVID Cases Snapshot:
HHS : 4,
North Middle School : 1-3,
South Middle School : 0,
Adventure Elementary : 0,
Endeavor Elementary : 0,
Explorer Elementary : 0,
Freedom Elementary : 0,
Horizon Elementary : 1-3,
Journey Elementary : 1-3,
Liberty Elementary : 1-3
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Active COVID Cases Snapshot:
HHS : 1-3,
North Middle School : 1-3,
South Middle School : 0,
Adventure Elementary : 0,
Endeavor Elementary : 0,
Explorer Elementary : 0,
Freedom Elementary : 0,
Horizon Elementary : 0,
Journey Elementary : 0,
Liberty Elementary : 1-3
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⚠️ Do you have a child who will be five by September 1st, 2022? NOW is the time to register for Kindergarten in the Harrisburg School District!
Register NOW here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/HSDKinderReg
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We hope to see everyone tonight at the Glow Dance!
A few quick notes:
-Make sure to stop by the concession stand and the tigerwear booth!
-Parent supervision IS required. You are free to dance with your child or there will be bleachers pulled out if you'd rather just watch.
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HSD Families & Staff:
Due to staffing issues, a shortage of substitutes, and approaching adverse winter weather, there will be no school or activities in the Harrisburg School District tomorrow, Friday, January 14th. At this time, Saturday activities will go on as planned.
The District has been experiencing a shortage of substitutes. We would encourage anyone interested in subbing to contact the District Office.
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A reminder there will be no school on Monday, January 17th.
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Click on the link to enjoy a special holiday-themed Tiger Tube. Have a fantastic and restful break, and we'll see you in the new year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfVrrmdXM70
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A reminder we will have a 2-Hour Early Release on Wednesday, December 22nd and No School December 23rd- January 3rd. School will resume on Tuesday, January 4th. Have a safe and relaxing Winter Break, Tigers! ❄️
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We hope you can all make it to our PTO movie, The Grinch, tonight at 6:30pm in the Freedom gym! Doors open at 6:15pm. Make sure to bring something comfortable to sit on. See you there!
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A BIG Thank you to the Johnson Family for the yummy treats today! We are feeling the love and appreciation.
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Active COVID Cases:
HHS : 1-3,
North Middle School : 1-3,
South Middle School : 1-3,
Adventure Elementary : 1-3,
Endeavor Elementary : 0,
Explorer Elementary : 1-3,
Freedom Elementary : 1-3,
Horizon Elementary : 1-3,
Journey Elementary : 1-3,
Liberty Elementary : 1-3
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The Harrisburg School District has released the 2022-2023 calendar. To assist you in planning vacations, FULL days off are listed. Early Outs, End of Quarter Dates and Graduation will be posted at a later date. 🔗https://5il.co/136ru
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Come to the HHS PAC tonight @ 7PM to enjoy the Liberty, Horizon, and Freedom 5th Grade Band Concert!
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Good Evening Harrisburg Parents, Students, and Staff:
Due to the predicted winter storm tomorrow, there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, December 10th. All activities are canceled. There will be no before or after-school childcare.
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Our Freedom PTO will be hosting a movie night in the gym next Friday, December 17th! Don't forget your blankets or lawn chairs and a few bucks for concessions. We hope to see you there!
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Come to the SMS Cafetorium to see a spoof on the classic play, A Christmas "Carol" on December 17 (@ 7:30PM) and December 18 (@ 7:30PM). 5 and under FREE, K-8 $3, Adult $5. See you at the show! Tickets can be purchased at: bit.ly/HSDFineArtsTickets.
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