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Weekly Bulletin
January 7, 2015
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The Hartsbrook School
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA
Main Office:
413-586-1908
Admissions:
413-584-3198
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Upcoming
Events
High School Visiting Day
Mon., 1/13
8:10-10:30am
Parents and prospective students, join us!
Parent Education:
Bridging the Gap between Neuroscience and Psychology
Andrew Watson
Thurs., 1/15 7p-9p
Open House
Sat., 1/24
10a-Noon
All families, new and prospective, join us!
No School
Mon., 1/19
Martin Luther King Day
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Ongoing
Parent Council
Tue., 1/17 7-9pm
Parent Meditation
Thursdays, 8:30-9am
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Parent Evenings
7th Grade
Wed., 1/14 6pm
8th Grade
Wed., 1/14 6pm
Nursery and Kindergarten
Wed., 1/14 6pm
3rd Grade
Tues., 1/20 7pm
1st Grade
Wed., 1/21 7pm
5th Grade
Wed., 1/21 7pm
4rh Grade
Tue., 1/27 6:30pm
High School
Tues., 1/27 6:30
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Class Events
3rd Grade Play
Week of 1/19 Times TBD
HS Coffee House
Sat., 1/24
HS students only
High School Model UN
1/29-2/1
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The Parent Council Presents
Bridging the Gap between Neuroscience
and Psychology, An Introduction to the Learning Brain - A lecture by Andrew Watson
January 15, 7:00-9:00pm
 The Parent Council is pleased to present distinguished speaker Andrew Watson, who has been researching the latest developments in Neuroscience and what these developments can mean for our ability to teach and be taught. With over 17 years of experience in teaching, and a passion for understanding how the subtle mechanics of the brain can affect the teaching process, Andrew has been sharing this passion with interested parents and teachers all over the country for the last 5 years. Andrew will introduce 3 topics: Working Memory, Mindset, and Attention... three areas that are key to the learning process. Please join us for what should be a very interesting and thought provoking talk. Upcoming Lectures: Social Media, with Susan McNamara
How is Reading taught in Waldorf Schools?, with Dr. Alicia Landman Reiner
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Saturday January, 24th 10am - noon
Call: 413-584-3198 for information
Come warm up at our winter open house! Have some hot chocolate, meet prospective families and answer questions about our school. Please extend this invitation to friends who may be considering Hartsbrook for their children. |
| Cold Weather Reminders! |
Outside Gear For Cold Weather
Students go outside every day in all kinds of weather for two recesses, physical education, and class work. They must have clothing and footwear that will allow for active, full participation. This includes:
- Jackets/winter coats to be worn when temperatures are below 40°.
- In addition to a jacket or coat, a hat and mittens or gloves must be worn when temperatures are below freezing.
- Boots or waterproof shoes must be brought to school for rain, snow or slush.
- Snow pants or waterproof pants must be worn for all snow, ice, wet activities.
- BIKE or SKI helmets must be sent in for those who wish to sled, when conditions permit.
Weather Delays/ Cancellations
In the event of weather related delays or cancellations, Hartsbrook will use the AMG alert system to notify parents. We will also post on the website,change the message on the main school phone number and notify TV stations 22 and 3 which run notices on the air and on their websites.
Hartsbrook considers the wide geographic area of our families and may make different decisions than Hadley public schools.
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The 2014-2015 Flu Season
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 The flu season has already begun and will peak in January to February. Flu symptoms can include fever, nasal congestion, cough, fatigue, body aches, and sore throat. The flu spreads by respiratory droplets when people with the flu cough, sneeze, or talk.
If your child becomes ill, please keep him/her home from school. The following link to the CDC Flu Guide for Parents can be used as a resource.
During the upcoming flu season, let's keep our students and school community as healthy as we can. Thank you, Laurie Zacek, RN School Nurse
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Burrito Order Form
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 Dear Parents,
Here is the order form for the winter burrito lunch. The seniors will be delivering burritos every Thursday for 12 weeks starting on January 22nd until April 16th. Please have the forms in by January 16th.
Thank you,
Thomas Heineman, Senior Class Adviser
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| Save the Date ~ Spring Music Sharing |
 Following on our packed house event in October, the Parent Council will be hosting the next Music Sharing evening on Saturday, May 2 at 5pm in Piening Hall. We will again showcase the diverse and plentiful talent of our Hartsbrook students.
This is a good time to begin planning what you will play or sing- either as a solo or with a small group. Feel free to send ideas or questions to Randall.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Around Campus ~ Solstice Celebration
For more photos, be sure to check out Hartsbrook Photo Site.
For the password, check the back of your directory or call the main office.
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| Celebrating Our Community |
| MMEA Western District Senior Festival | |
What: MMEA Western District Senior Festival
When: Saturday, January 17th. 3pm (snow date: Sunday 1/18)
Where: UMass Fine Arts Center
Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door
Hartsbrook High Schoolers Dante, Lucy, and Terra will be performing in the orchestra with some of the best high school musicians in Western MA. Come see the performance!
Click for more information about the festival.
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Angels in the Engine Room
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 The Pioneer Valley Muse Group presents the world premier of:
"Angels in the Engine Room"
Created and performed by Hartsbrook parent, Stephen Katz
When: Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Where:The Hartsbrook School, Piening Hall
Tickets at the door: $15 general/$10 students & seniors, or what you can
A cellist sees the light between Bach and a hard place when Stephen Katz appears in the world premier performance of ANGELS IN THE ENGINE ROOM. When Katz's concert of Bach Suites and original compositions is commandeered by the force of his inner voices, he is compelled to reveal what's troubling him: how to let the spirit of Bach speak directly through him, and how to explain why his unorthodox physical practice with a juggling ball has made its way into the concert program!
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Community Bulletin Board
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CHILD CARE AVAILABLE: Experienced loving nanny available for child care...all ages. I have worked with several families in Hartsbrook Community. Minimum of 4 hours per day in Amherst area. Prefer to be contacted by e-mail: dsuller@comcast.net.
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: Hello Hartsbrook Community, I want to give Hartsbrook families the opportunity to purchase a block of tickets to see the beloved musical Anne of Green Gables put on by the Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater. You may want to attend Jan 16, 17 or 18, but can see other dates on the web site, www.alsct.org Questions? Call Barbara Rothenberg 413-253-4747
The NCMC CHILDREN'S CHORUS IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS: This chorus, free of charge, meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. through May and is directed by Benjaman Durfee. It is open to all children in grades 3 through 8 who love to sing, regardless of experience. Music from different parts of the world and in different languages will be taught. There will be at least two community performances in the spring. Call (413) 585-0001 if you have any questions. MORE INFO NCMC FAMILY CONCERT SERIES presents NICK DEYSHER at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst MA, Saturday, January 10, 2015, 11:00am, Admission at door: $8 adults $6 children (children under 12 mos. free) Proceeds benefit NCMC Scholarship Fund. MORE INFO
PLAY STANDS FOR SALE: Two wooden play stands and canopy for sale. $100. Email thomaskarenb@yahoo.com for a picture. Stands are used and in good shape. Canopy is homemade and new.
SING WITH YOUR CHILD: Parent-Child classes- BabySong and ChildSong- are offered at The Cottage Garden. These classes, inspired by Waldorf Education, form a unique music program for parents, caregivers, and children. Singing with your child supports bonding, promotes language development, creates a joyful home environment, and provides children with an innate musical ability that will last a lifetime. Taught by Hartsbrook parent and music teacher Michelle Marinelli Prindle. Session 1: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 / BabySong 9 am to 9:45 am / ChildSong 10:15 am and 11:30
LOCAL WOODWIND INSTRUCTOR: Andy Allen has been teaching saxophone, clarinet and flute for 7 years. In 2012, he received his Masters in Music from New England Conservatory. Focus on jazz/classical/rock etc. based on student's goals - always a strong emphasis on fundamentals, theory, and ear training. Will travel to your house or teach at his home in Westfield. Email andyallensaxophone@gmail.com or call 413-221-1643
ALPACAS FOR SALE: 2 Female, 4 year old, registered Alpacas. Nice temperaments, one brown and one white. Both pregnant and expecting in June. $150 each. 2 Adolescent Alpaca, both from mothers mentioned here. 1 brown, 1 white. $150 each. Costs less than a dog to maintain and feed. Price negotiable. Josh Young. 1-413-320-7505.
HEALING INTO PARENTING: Body-Centered Counseling with Beth Fairservis. Consider the New Year as an opportunity to deepen your relationship to parenting your children and your inner child. You will be supported through the modalities of Mindfullness, InnerBonding®, and Body Centered Spiritual Psychotherapy. Sliding Scale Available. Private Sessions and Workshops. Office in Florence, MA. Please feel free to contact Beth for more information. 413-387-9330. bethbirth@crocker.com.
FULL MOON GIRLS - Wild Natured Girls: Saturdays monthly, starts January 17th, 9:30 - 2:30. Visit a day! Girls ages 7-15, in 2 clans. Sign up online to our popular Jan-June 2015 monthly program, sliding scale $45-75/day, at Brook's Bend Farm in Montague. Visit Our Website! Call us: 413-367-6191 Cultivate your wild nature with girls like you!
THEATER IMPROV CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: Theater improvisation increases spontaneity, creativity, and self-confidence ... and it is playful and fun! A ten-week session begins in January at the Florence Civic Center. Grades 5 - 8: Wed. from 3 pm - 5 pm; grades K - 4: Thurs. from 3:30 pm - 5 pm. Late arrivals can be accommodated. Hartsbrook parent Jean Zimmer and her children enthusiastically endorse these classes. Heidi Haas, a clinical social worker with a specialty in child and family concerns, has taught theater improv and anti-bullying workshops throughout the valley since 1996. To register, call Heidi Haas at 413-584-5562, email Heidi_Haas@comcast.net, or visit her website, www.heidihaasimprov.com.
HOUSE FOR SALE by owner: It's just 12 minutes from Hartsbrook in South Amherst. Wonderful 10 room/2600 sq. foot Cape with three bedrooms, 1 ˝ baths, sunny kitchen/great room, 15x20 family room & dining room, living room with woodstove, wrap-around screened porch, 3 bonus rooms, full, dry basement, solar panels, perennial gardens. Great neighbors, great energy, and just up the hill from Brookfield Farm. $345,000. Rosie Pearson 413.253.9871. All info at www.1325BayRoad.com
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The Community Bulletin Board is for small classified-type advertisements. Each submission costs $5.00, is limited to 3 paid repeats and should be no more than 4 lines of text, about 45 words. Payment for Community Bulletin Board submissions should be made by Friday of the publication week. Please drop off or mail payment, to The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Road, Hadley, MA 01035. No charge for advertisements for free events or nonprofit organizations. Submit ads to: bulletin@hartsbrook.org.
General Policy for the Bulletin No political or religious advertisements. No competitive program advertisements. No fundraisers. The editors will decide placement of advertisements and may edit for content and length. The Hartsbrook School retains the right to choose not to print any advertisement.
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Hartsbrook: Clarity of Thought ~ Warmth of Heart - Strength of Purpose
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