Harrison Elementary School

This week we had our 2nd annual Harrison Holiday Shop in the Library! It gave all of our students a chance to come in and shop for their families and friends. It filled my heart to see our students put so much thought into their gifts they were purchasing for others! -Mrs. Conley Huge shout out to Mrs. Conley for all her hard work with the Holiday Shop! It was a huge success & we are so lucky to have her at Harrison. #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Last Friday, we had our first family group meeting. During this time, students are in different classrooms, ranging from K–6th grade. 6th graders and teachers are co-teaching. This month we focused on habit 4: "think win-win". We practiced our 7 habits hand motions, stated our mission statement, & shared experiences with think-win-win, and voted on different scenarios to see if they were think-win-win. Afterwards, all students traced their hands and cut them out to make a huge hand Christmas tree with all our students at Harrison to remind ourselves that we are all a team and we are all leaders. We can't wait to meet with our family groups next month! #WCSmission #ExperienceWCS #leadership

Harrison’s Chess Club is off to a great start! Students in grades kindergarten through sixth have the opportunity to meet together once a week for Chess Club.  Each week there is a short lesson and then students pair up and play chess together!   #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

On Monday, we had our senior night for our 6th grade boys/ girls basketball and cheerleaders. We are so proud of all our cheerleaders and basketball players this season! We started off the game by announcing all our 6th graders, and each of them received a gift. We can't wait to see all the amazing things they all achieve in middle school. 💜💛 #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Huge shoutout to our Harrison boys basketball players who were announced at the variety boys game over the weekend. The boys had a team dinner prior. Thank you to Harrison's toger ambassador from 1Eighty Digital, who sponsored the boys Pizza Hut meal. Great job, boys! #Experiencewcs #WCSmission

🌊 Dive Into Fun with WCHS Open Swim! 🌊 🗓️ December Swim Times (schedule may vary):Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:15-9 PM #WCHSOpenSwim #WCSmission

“Lucy gives us love!” Roxy Lopez Lucy, Harrison’s therapy dog, is a goldendoodle that was made for giving love. You can usually find her stretched out waiting for belly rubs (or looking for a treat). Lucy makes her rounds through Harrison bringing joy to both staff and students. #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Yesterday, our school was filled with turkeys! 🦃 Second grade had their marbel experience, and kindergarten had their annual Thanksgiving feast. 😊 We are so thankful for all our teachers, staff, students, & families at Harrison! 💜💛 #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Harrison Elementary has been collecting non-perishable foods for combined community services. This food drive serves many families in need in our community. Our goal as a school was to raise 8,000 items & we did it ! Way to show teamwork Harrison. Thank you families for bringing in items . Also shoutout to Mrs. Reed & Harrison STUCO for collecting these items each day. *Mrs. Stookey's class collected the most items & in return will receive a movie & popcorn party. *Mr. Deeds is also dying his hair purple & gold for a day to celebrate . #WCSmission #ExperienceWCS

Today is substitute appreciation day! We are so thankful for all our subs in our building. WCS is always looking to hire subs please look at the attached flyer. 😊 Miss. Hansen- Harrison building sub Mr. Hansen- long term sub for Mrs. Herman Miss. Martin- long term sub for Mrs. Schneider we appreciate you all ! #WCSmission #ExperienceWCS

Our E- club members have been busy in the garden! They have been raking leaves & putting the garden to bed for the 2023 season. #WCSmission #ExperienceWCS

Last week, our school had its very first Zoo Boo Day! Students at Harrison dressed up as zoo animals. 6th grade students were dressed as zoo keepers. We got to parade around our school and see everyone's costumes while listening to fun Halloween music! #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Miss.Kelly's class had such a fun time decorating the windows at Penguin Point for thanksgiving. After painting, Penguin Point provided a delicious lunch for the students. A big thank you to penguin point and our art teacher, Miss. Murphy for providing such a fun opportunity for our students! #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Our young book enthusiasts from Miss. Kelly’s 5th grade class and Miss. Castro’s kindergarten class came together to read books & make a fun fall name craft. We love our book buddies at Harrison.💜 📚 Way to show leadership 5th grade! #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission #leadership

Our kindergarten classes took a fun field trip to Knollbrook Farm last week. Students got to visit the dairy farm, feed the animals, go on a hay ride, & pick out a pumpkin or gourd. Everyone had a blast !😊 #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

E-Club members had great fun harvesting vegetables and sharing them with the school cafeteria and other classes. They enjoyed eating salsa and sampling vegetables they picked from the garden, too! Garden leaders also discovered several trees on our property that are descendants of historical trees from properties of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Harriet Beecher Stowe! Thank you E-club & Mrs. McClintok for your amazing work in the garden ! #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Dress up as an animal on Halloween! We can’t wait to see all the different animal costumes you come up with !😊🎃

The 6th grade students at Harrison spent a week learning and reading about sharks. Students learned about the habitat, anatomy, and predator/prey relationships of these creatures. The week culminated with the students having the opportunity to dissect Dogfish Sharks! #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

For September, we celebrated our huskies who showed characteristics of Habit 1: be proactive. We also had Mrs. Meyers's 2nd grade and all of the 6th-grade students showcase a dance with motions to the 7 Habits. Next month we are focusing on Habit 2: begin with the end in mind. Good job Huskies! #ExperienceWCS #WCSmission

Dear Harrison Families of Canterbury, Like last year, all Harrison students from the Canterbury neighborhood will be afforded the opportunity to participate in a “walking bus” for the 2023-24 school year. Students may ride their bicycles or walk on their own (or with you), but may also participate in our “walking bus” as an option. How Does the “Walking Bus” Work? Morning Student Pick Up: A designated staff member of Harrison Elementary School will meet your student at the Canterbury Office at: Monday (9:25 a.m.) Tuesday-Friday (8:35 a.m.) 2-Hour Delay (10:35 a.m.) The designated Harrison staff member will depart the Canterbury Office promptly at the designated time and safely walk the group of students from Canterbury to Harrison Elementary School. The walk is approximately .4 miles (9 minutes). Students will be expected to be on time to the meeting location at the Canterbury Office each day. Students who arrive after the “walking bus” has departed from the Canterbury Office will be the responsibility of families to get to school. Importantly, students will walk on the sidewalk from Canterbury and Harrison Elementary at all times until reaching the designated crosswalk in front of the school. At that time, we will have a crossing guard assist our “walking bus” cross the street at the designated crosswalk and enter the building through Harrison’s front doors. After School Student Drop Off: At student dismissal at 3:50 p.m., students from Canterbury will be dismissed from their classrooms to the front foyer. A designated staff member of Harrison Elementary will convene all students from Canterbury at approximately 3:50-3:55 p.m. The designated Harrison staff member will depart Harrison Elementary at approximately 3:55 p.m. and walk the group of students from Harrison Elementary to the Canterbury Office. Again, the walk is approximately .4 miles (9 minutes). We will have a crossing guard assist the “walking bus” cross the street at the designated crosswalk. Thereafter, students will remain on the sidewalk between Canterbury and Harrison Elementary at all times until reaching the central meeting location at the Canterbury Office In limited situations when unsafe weather (lightning/storms) conditions warrant that a bus be sent to pick up students from Canterbury Office, student pick up will take place at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Monday and 9:00 a.m. Tuesday-Friday at the Canterbury Office. In this case, a text message will be sent to notify parents communicating that a bus will be sent in lieu or a staff member with the walking bus. Warsaw Community Schools is deeply committed to the safety and education of all of our students. In Partnership, Matt Deeds