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The Hawk Has Landed In Your Inbox 20Mar26

Posted Date: 03/20/26 (02:49 PM)
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HAPPY HOLLOW HAWK

March 20, 2026

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FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Ms. Foundas

Dear Happy Hollow Families,

Happy Spring! We are so glad to be welcoming warmer weather and longer days. This time of year often brings renewed energy in our building, and we are excited to see students enjoying time outside and engaging in their learning.

As we head into next week, we want to remind families that MCAS testing will begin for our students in grades 3–5. The schedule is as follows:
  • Tuesday, March 24 – Grade 5 ELA Session 1
  • Thursday, March 26 – Grade 5 ELA Session 2
  • Friday, March 27 – Grade 3 ELA Session 1
MCAS is just one opportunity for our students to show their learning this year, and all of our testing environments approach the work with calmness and positive mindsets.

Families can play an important role in helping students feel prepared and confident. A few simple routines can make a big difference for all K–5 students, and especially for those participating in testing:
  • Ensuring a good night’s sleep
  • Providing a healthy breakfast each morning
  • Maintaining consistent morning routines
  • Offering reassurance and encouragement
Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to a strong and successful week ahead!

Warmly,
Nicolette A. Foundas, Happy Hollow Principal

Happy Hollow Announcements

School Security

Each Visitor Must Buzz Into The Building Individually

Please be mindful of your fellow parents and do not try to piggy back into the building along with them. Please do not open the door for anyone. Thank you for understanding the protocols created by the Wayland Police department to keep your children safe. Please remember that you are not being rude; you are helping to keep our school safe.
 
Informational flyer about Wayland SEPAC, explaining its purpose and benefits.

Join The Wayland Special Education Parent Advisory Council

SEPAC encourages parents with students who receive special education services to join the PAC! Work together to advocate for students with special needs. Receive information about IEPSs, 504s and services. SEPAC shares resources and educational opprtunities and offers an opportunity to collaborate with district leaders.

This is your chance to build a strong supportive parent community.
Wayland SEPAC Website

FROM OUR PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

Dear Happy Hollow Community

Happy Hollow PTO logo featuring an owl with outstretched wings.

A Few To Dos:

  • Save the Date: March 22, 6:00 PM: Celebrate with the PTO at Jindu!
  • Backpack Auction: March 19-26th – LIVE NOW! (see ASN)
  • Buy your ticket for the WPSF hoedown (see ASN)
  • Pick a Country! ANY Country or area of the world that speaks to you and host a Booth for World’s Fair (see ASN)
  • Register for Executive Functioning Presentation with Sarah Ward. 
Please look out for next week's All Schools News for more information about:
  1. BackPack Auction
  2. WPSF Hoedown
  3. World's Fair
All Schools News 25March26
 

Upcoming Events

1)     March 22nd: 6 PM PTO Social at Jindu
2)     March 24th: Sarah Ward – Executive Function Coach
3)     March 26th: Happy Hollow Art Show

 

Executive Function Expert Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward — March 24, 7:30 p.m.
Wayland High School Auditorium - Register for this event Sarah Ward Registration Link


Wayland PTO and SEPAC are proud to host Sarah Ward, an internationally recognized expert in executive function. With more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals with ADHD, autism, and other learning differences, she has consulted with over 2,000 schools worldwide, serves as adjunct faculty at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, and has provided EF training to Wayland Public Schools teachers and staff over the past year.
Attendees will leave with practical, proven strategies to help students strengthen executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, and independence.
 

Additional Save the Dates

1)     April 7-10th: Book Fair
2)     April 10th: WPSF Fundraiser Event (see ASN)
3)     May 17th: World’s Fair (See ASN)

5th GRADE FAMILIES:

We are waiting for just a few more families to send in photos and fill out the activities form. If you have any questions or have difficulty with the wufoo form, you can email happyhollow2026@gmail.com. 

*If you have not filled out the activities form, please do so here: WUFOO FORM
*If you have not sent in yearbook photos of your child, please email them to Happyhollow2026@gmail.com
*Save the Dates: 
    5th Grade Play is Wednesday June 3rd
    Beach Bash is Wednesday June 10th (Rain Date June 17th)
     Clap out & Pool Party are the last day of school - currently June 23rd

Reminders!

MCAS Schedule

Please be mindful of these dates when scheduling appointments and absences for your children

Grade 3
Friday, March 27- ELA session 1
Tuesday, March 31- ELA session 2
Tuesday, May 5- Math session 1
Thursday, May 7- Math session 2

Grade 4
Monday, March 30- ELA session 1
Wednesday, April 1- ELA session 2
Thursday, April 30- Math session 1
Friday, May 1- Math session 2

Grade 5
Tuesday, March 24- ELA session 1
Thursday, March 26- ELA session 2
Tuesday, April 28- Math session 1
Monday, May 4- Math session 2
Wednesday, May 6- Science session 1
Friday, May 8- Science session 2
 

Criminal Offender Record Information

A CORI IS REQURED FOR EVERYONE

Anyone who walks the halls of our building must be CORIed or escorted. This means that everyone who visits their child's classroom, volunteers in the building, visits the book fair/field day or attends field trips must be CORIed.

- CORIs completed with other town departments are NOT transferable to the schools.
- We cannot allow you into our building without a valid Wayland Public Schools CORI on file

To complete a CORI application please present in person at any Wayland Public School Office (or central office) with valid government issued photo identification