Newsletter

Dear Hussey Families,

As we enter the month of March, I want to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful things happening here at Hussey Elementary. The first half of the school year has been filled with growth, learning, and excitement. It has been a joy to see our students thrive both academically and personally.

In celebration of Read Across America, we will be hosting a variety of fun and engaging activities during the first week of March. These events are designed to inspire our students and foster a lifelong love of reading. From our Read-a-thon to special guest readers and classroom reading challenges, there will be plenty of opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the magic of books. In addition, Thursday night March 6th will be Story Night at 6:30 pm, come in pj's for a bedtime story. Be sure to check our school calendar for all the details!

I’m also excited to announce that our wonderful PTO will be bringing the Book Fair to Hussey Elementary during the week of March 17th. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to explore new books and find stories they’ll love. We encourage families to visit the Book Fair and support our school’s reading initiatives. It’s always an exciting event, and we can’t wait to see our students’ enthusiasm for reading continue to grow!

March is also a time when we begin to prepare for the end of the school year. Parent-teacher conferences will take place in the coming weeks, and I encourage all parents and guardians to attend. These meetings are a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress and collaborate with teachers on how we can continue to support their growth.

As always, thank you for being such an integral part of our school community. Together, we make Hussey Elementary a great place for children to learn and grow. I look forward to a productive and enjoyable month ahead!

Warm regards,
Tina Brackley McDonald

Link to cookie fundraiser

March 1st- Cookie Dough Fundraiser Starts

March 5th- Early Release Dismissal at 11:45 am

March 6th- PTO Hussey Library 5:30 PM

March 6th- Story Night 6:30 PM

March 7th- Dress as your Favorite Book Character

March 10th- March 13th- Parent Teacher Conferences (link attached)

March 14th- No School- Teacher Workshop

March 17th- Fundraiser Ends

March 17th- March 21st- Book Fair

March 26th- Spring Pictures

Ms. Wright Music: This month in all grades we will be focussing on:

• Singing alone and with others in a group

• Playing pitched and unpitched instruments to accompany a song

• Using movement to show melodic contour and the ability to feel the strong beat of changing time signatures

Mr. Bauer PE:

March is a great month to repeat some of the activities that we have practiced throughout the year. We’ll be playing games to get ready for outside time, hopefully coming up in April.

March 3-7th - 12 hole Mini Golf Course

March 10-14th - Pirates of the Caribbean 

March 17-21st - Volleyball OR Floor hockey

March 21-25th - 4 Corners

Hussey Cards are available for $10 in the Office. Funds raised go to support student activities here at the school.

We meet monthly on the 1st Thursday of the Month at 5:30 PM in the library.

Mr. Money is back with Cookie Dough for our Spring Fundraiser. We are working on offering enrichment activities for students this spring.

The Book Fair will be here the week of March 17th

March Attendance Matters at Hussey Elementary!

At Hussey Elementary School, we continue to prioritize your child's success. As we enter March, we want to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance and punctuality for student achievement. Here are a few reminders to help our students stay on track:

✅ Goal for March: Let’s aim for 95% or higher attendance this month as a school!
⏰ Be on Time: Every minute counts—being punctual helps students start their day right and avoid missing valuable lessons.
💡 Spring Into Healthy Habits: Encourage proper rest, healthy breakfasts, and morning routines so students are ready for success!
📞 Absences: If your child needs to miss school due to illness, please notify the office promptly.📌 Special Attendance Challenge Event: "We Come to School on Wednesdays" On Wednesdays in March, we will be hosting a fun and engaging activity from 8:30-9:00 AM to help students get excited about coming to school on time!

Let’s make March a month full of engaged learning and great attendance. Thank you for your continued support!.

For parents who will be registering a kindergarten student for the 2025-2026 school year, please call Hussey at 626-2461.  To enroll in Kindergarten, your child must live in the Hussey neighbor and have turned five years old by 10/15/20.  Mrs. Dyer or Mrs. Sabean, our school secretaries, will take your name and contact information to set up screenings in May.