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Posted Date: 06/05/26 (02:29 PM)
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HAPPY HOLLOW HAWK

June 5, 2026

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FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Ms. Foundas

Dear Happy Hollow Families,

This week was a wonderful one, filled with both cherished traditions and exciting new milestones.

On Monday, we held a fun all-school assembly with a surprise for our teachers! About three months ago, I secretly asked every student in the school a grade level specific question about their favorite things at Happy Hollow. Our Technology Specialist, Beth Crozier, helped me create a "Family Feud" game, where teams of teachers competed to guess the students' most popular answers. Both students and staff had an incredible time! The excitement was so contagious that we are now working hard to earn our final 25 Golden Hawks by demonstrating our core values so we can finish our Family Feud game– Happy Hollow Edition!

We were also thrilled to celebrate the hard work and dedication of Amy Pohl (music teacher), writer and producer of the annual fifth-grade play, Meredith Hoag (art teacher), our talented set designer, and our fifth grade students and teachers. Their production was truly extraordinary and a joy to watch.

This week, we also welcomed our rising kindergarten students and families into the building. It was wonderful to introduce them to our classrooms, staff, and the welcoming community that makes Happy Hollow such a special place.

That same day, we participated in a brand new tradition of "clapping out" the graduating seniors from Wayland High School who once attended Happy Hollow. It was heartwarming to see their excitement as they walked through our halls and reflected on their elementary school memories. Even more special was watching many of them return to the playground afterward, eager to play four square and "shoot hoops" with our current fifth graders!

One particularly sweet moment this week took place during recess. As our town surveyor was here taking measurements in preparation for summer playground improvements, a group of students gathered around to learn what he was doing. He was absolutely wonderful with the children, taking the time to explain his work and answer their questions. What began as simple curiosity quickly turned into a real world math lesson, as students learned about measuring distances, collecting data, and solving practical problems.

Needless to say, alongside the meaningful learning that continues each day in our classrooms, we spent this week celebrating one another, and that is truly what makes our community so special.

As the school year draws to a close, we will continue preparing students for a successful transition to their next grade level while making the most of our remaining days together.

Please enjoy your weekend, and as always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Warmly,
Nicolette A. Foundas, Happy Hollow Principal
 
A group of graduating seniors in black caps and gowns pose for a photo in front of a brick building.

From Our School

ALL Library Books Are Now Due Back!

All library books were due this week. The library is no longer checking books.
 

FROM OUR PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

 

Dear Happy Hollow Community

Dear Happy Hollow Families: Finally feels like summer!


The PTO is currently recruiting for several roles for the next school year, including:
 Vice President
 Treasurer
 Secretary
 Additional volunteers for PTO activities
Please email HappyHollowPTO@gmail.com with any questions!es
 

JUNE CALENDAR Insert June Calendar Here

June 8 --Year End Community Meeting 7:00PM HH library
June 12 - Ice Cream Scoail 5:30-7:00 PM Playground
June 13 - Rising Kindergarten Meetup 10:00 AM Playground
June 15 - Lost & Found Reminder
June 16 - Spring Harvest Day
 

Retiring Teachers

As most of you know, Ms. Weig and Ms. Horgan will be retiring this year. To celebrate them, in lieu of a retirement party, we are collecting notes, cards, pictures or any other mementos that you would like to share. There will be a collection box as well as sample notes you can use on the table outside the front office.

Please deposit your contributions by June 8 th .
 

Order Your 2026 2027 Elementary School Supplies

This is your official 2026 2027 Elementary school supply list!!!!

You have the opportunity to order pre-packaged school supply boxes that are custom built by your child's next year teachers. PTO offers this option as a convenience to parents. please print out the list so you can purchase the items when and as you wish.
Order School Supplies Here
 

Garden Love

Summer 26 Adopt A Garden: Sign up here for a week during the summer. Weeks run Monday-Sunday, covering one full weekend. Water daily and don't be shy, harvest some of our yummy bounty! We'd rather it get eaten than rot. Weeks can be shared too.

Spring 26 Harvest Day: We need help on 6/15 Harvesting with students and 6/16 serving students at lunch. This just went out to teachers this morning, so circle back to see if your child's teacher(s) signed up. 

Email HHPTOGarden@gmail.com with questions or to volunteer.
 

YEAR END Community Meeting

Monday June 8 th 7:00 PM – Year End Community Meeting with Principal Foundas. Come meet
the new PTO, learn about ongoing initiatives, and get answers to any questions you may have
about the 2026-2027 school year. In person is preferred.
Zoom is offered: Community Meeting Link
 

5Th Grade Activities:

June 10th : BEACH BASH 1-3 PM.
June 23rd : Slide Show and Clapout

Reminders!

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

Please Use Pick Up Patrol For Your Safe To School (and from school) Notifications

If your child(ren) will be absent, tardy, or have a dismissal change please Fill out Pick Up Patrol accordingly, any time of day or night. You can enter this information as soon as you know it and don't need to wait until the date of the absence, tardy (or change).

Our safe arrival program was established to ensure that every child is accounted for at the start of each day. If a child is unaccounted for, the office staff follow the process below until the child is located:
1) recheck the child's classroom
2) contact parents/guardians at all phone numbers on file with an automated call system
3) call emergency contacts
4) contact police for a wellness check

(The Link to pick up patrol can also be found on our school website)

School Security

You Are Not Being Rude or Unfriendly

Your parents have taught you that it is impolite to not hold the door for another person. As awkward as it may feel, according to the police protocol we ask that you do not hold the door open for anyone coming into our building behind you or as you leave our school (even students). In fact, we ask that you remind anyone trying to piggy back into the building that they please buzz in for their own personal greeting. Please make sure that the door closes tightly behind you. There are red octagonal signs by our front door reminding visitors of this request. I know how hard this is to do and goes against your natural instinct, but please know that we will kindly explain it to the other party and we do notice and appreciate your vigilance in keeping our children safe.

I Am Not Being Rude or Unfriendly

The Happy Hollow office is working very hard to keep your children safe and happy in our building. To this end, we are following a protocol created by the Wayland Police that has been implemented in all of the schools. We are responsible for vetting each person before they enter our building. Every visitor must buzz in individually. They will be asked to identify themselves, their student and their business in the building. Anyone with whom we are not familiar or who does not have a job or student in the building will be personally met at the door and escorted. Anyone, regardless of their connection with the school, who does not have a Wayland Public Schools-specific CORI on file is not allowed past the front office without an escort. While this feels counter to the friendly environment we strive for here, it is necessary to keeping your children safe and allows us the personal contact to make sure that you do have a friendly welcome. We will do it with a smile!