November is here, and we have so much to look forward to at Howard Perrin Elementary! From celebrating our veterans and encouraging a love of reading to celebrating our school's success and spending time with family, it's going to be a wonderful month at HP! Here's what our Panther families need to know.
📚 Fall Book Fair | November 9–13
Our Fall Book Fair is coming to HP! Students and families will have several opportunities to shop for some great new books throughout the week.
Book Fair Shopping Hours:
Monday–Friday, 7:30–7:50 a.m.: Students may shop before school WITH AN ADULT.
Monday & Tuesday, 2:50–3:30 p.m.: Students may shop after school WITH AN ADULT.
Thursday, November 12: Families may shop during our Family Literacy Night.
Please remember that students must be accompanied by an adult during all of these shopping times. We can't wait to see our Panthers get excited about reading!
Veterans Day Parade | November 11
On Wednesday, November 11, we will honor the brave men and women who have served our country with our Veterans Day Parade! We encourage everyone to wear red, white, and blue as we show our appreciation for our veterans and their service. More details to come.
❤️ Family Literacy Night | November 12
Join us Thursday, November 12, for an evening celebrating reading and learning! Families will have the opportunity to shop our Fall Book Fair together and participate in fun literacy activities. We look forward to welcoming our Panther families for this special event! 3:30-7:00 pm
📸 School Picture Retake Day | November 13
School Picture Retake Day is Friday, November 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and continuing until all retakes are finished. This is an opportunity for students who missed our original picture day or need a retake. More details to come.
🀄 UPTO Mahjong Night Fundraiser | November 19
Our wonderful UPTO will host a Mahjong Night Fundraiser on Thursday, November 19! We are thankful for the many ways our UPTO supports our students, teachers, and school. Watch for additional information about this fun event!
🌟 Celebrating Our A School Rating! | November 20
We've worked hard, we've grown, and now it's time to CELEBRATE! On Friday, November 20, our Panthers will enjoy a Glow Dance Party during their Specials classes in celebration of Howard Perrin earning an A school rating!
This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and families. We are so proud of our Panthers and all the learning and growing happening at HP!
Our kindergarten students will also enjoy their special Kindergarten Feast on November 20 as they celebrate the Thanksgiving season together.
🦃 Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27
There will be no school November 23–27 as we enjoy Thanksgiving Break! We hope our HP families have a wonderful week filled with rest, gratitude, and time together. Students will return on Monday, November 30.
November is a wonderful time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for, and at Howard Perrin, our students, staff, and families are at the top of that list!
Be sure to save our HP Happenings graphic and follow our Facebook page for reminders and updates throughout the month.
How will your garden GROW this November? 🌱🐾