Hershey Elementary
Tuesday,
July 28, 2020
Dear Hershey Families,
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. The summer of 2020 has kept us busy preparing for a safe start to the upcoming school year.
We are committed to implementing the CDC guidelines and doing all that we can to keep every student and staff member healthy: Desks are spread as far apart as the physical space allows, zones are created for playgrounds, schedules are created to allow for as much social distancing as possible, multiple hand sanitizing stations have been installed throughout the building, on and on the list goes. Hershey is ready!
We are so excited to meet our new students and welcome our returning students!
Mrs. Linda Fields, Principal
Mrs. Lou Ann Keeling, Asst. Principal
Masks and Face Shields
All TSC students will be required to wear a mask whenever social distancing is not possible. Due to the physical space of our classrooms, masks will need to be worn at most times throughout their instructional day. We hope to be able to utilize our vast outdoor space and take students outside as much as possible for a “breather”. Many of you have been exposing your children to masks and helping them build stamina. Thank you! Approaching this mandate with a positive attitude will go far in helping your child with this new way of doing school.
TSC Provides School Supplies
This year, TSC is providing school supplies for each of our elementary students! While your child’s teacher may ask you to provide a few things here and there, the bulk of what is needed has been purchased and is waiting for your child to enjoy.
Meet Our New Student Services Coordinator
We are thrilled to introduce you to our PAWsome Student Services Coordinator, Mrs. Tiefa Hernandez! Please watch this short video Mrs. Hernandez created for you: CLICK HERE
Changes in our office:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce Mrs. Leahy’s retirement. Her welcoming smile at the front desk will be missed. We wish her all the best and great happiness as she enters this new phase of life.
Welcome Mrs. Tignor. Mrs. Tignor is moving from the position of paraprofessional to that of clerical aide. She will be the new face of Hershey as she replaces Mrs. Leahy at the front desk. We look forward to the day when we can welcome visitors with open arms and you will be able to meet her in person!
Meet Your Teacher
Inviting students and parents to meet their teacher(s) prior to school starting has been a long time Hershey tradition. In order to adhere to the CDC guidelines, we are going to be creative in introducing you to your child’s teacher(s) this year. Look for a video to be sent to you the afternoon of August 17! (rescheduled from August 7)
Have you completed your child's Online Registration for the 2020-2021 school year?
ALL students must be registered every year.
New: The option of either classroom or virtual instruction is included in the Online Registration. The last day to sign up for virtual instruction is Wednesday, July 29, 11:59pm. Selecting virtual after that date/time will put your child on a waiting list.
Questions - please call our office 765-269-8280
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
TSC 2020-2021 School Calendar - revised 7/23/2020
Thursday, August 20 - First Day of School
Monday, October 19 - No School - Fall Break - only 1 day
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 26 & 27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, Dec. 21 - Winter Break Begins
Monday, Jan. 4 - School resumes
Monday, Jan. 18 - No School - MLK, Jr. Day
Monday - Friday, March 22-26 - No School - Spring Break
Wednesday, May 26 - Last Day for Students
There are no built-in 'snow' days. Missed days may be added to the end of the school calendar.
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Hershey Elementary School
7521 E 300 N | Lafayette, IN | (765) 269-8280