HAP SOUTH NEWSLETTER- OCTOBER 2017
HIP HIP HOORAY!!! We all survived the first month of school. The kindergarteners are old pros now and our new friends have made “friends” with our old friends. The HAP students were busy creating arts and crafts, learning a few new gym games and busy playing with our new toys and games. Homework in the library is as popular as ever.
We have made a few changes with our Aspen HAP students. Aspen students will remain at Aspen Elementary after dismissal (2:05) until 3:05 when they will be walked over to Elementary South to join in with the South HAP students. Aspen students may be picked up before 3:05 by visiting the Aspen office where they will call down to the cafeteria for your child. During the hour that students are at Aspen, they will have snack, enjoy table games and free art and getting started on homework. Thank you for being patient during this transition!
WHAT’S HAPpening in OCTOBER?
10/2-10/6 “ PUZZLES, DOTS, AND WORD SEARCHES” (NO SCHOOL 10/6)
10/9-10/13 “FALLING INTO NATURE”
10/16-10/20 “PILES OF PUMPKINS”
10/23-10/27 “MONSTER MASH” – Halloween Party Thursday 10/26
SCHOOL’S OUT PROGRAM- On Friday 10/6 there is no school (teacher’s institute day) and we will be holding our “School’s Out” program at Elementary North. Registration is required for all “School’s Out” days. Space is limited so don’t delay! On 10/6, HAP will be visited by the PLAYGROUND PEOPLE, who were very popular with our summer camp programs. The children will be involved in lots of games and team building activities. Dress in comfortable sporty clothing! Don’t forget to bring lunch, drinks and two snacks.
MEET YOUR HAP SOUTH STAFF:
Each month I will introduce you to a staff member.
Sean Chatterjee is the Recreation Leader for HAP South. This is Sean’s third year with the Vernon Hills Park District. He started out at HAP North helping the program get started. Sean is also the “Kid Zone” Camp director during the summer as well as directing the extended care program. Sean also assumes a supervisory role for “Last Blast” Camp at the end of summer. Sean is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he studied history. His interests include lively political conversations (he is a presidential history expert!), baseball, and cooking. Sean lives with his family in Vernon Hills.
I would also like to thank Ms. Emma, Ms. Asia, Mr. Luis and Ms. Karina for helping us have a successful start to the school year. We wish them luck with their future endeavors.
QUESTIONS??????
Call, email, or text Maureen Hilliard 847-406-8318
Anna Swain 847-996-6805
Sullivan Center Front Desk 847-996-6800
Have a lovely October! Peace- Maureen