Joshua Fyffe (Class of 2009)

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1 Joshua Fyffe (Class of 2009) Graduated from Lawrence Academy and Syracuse University. Following his semester abroad in Hong Kong and his internship at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco this summer, Joshua interviewed for and landed a job as a Technology Business Analyst for Deloitte in NYC. Page 1 of 5

2 Sunday, December 11, 2016 HAMPSTEAD FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE TIME: 1:00 pm (families line up for the parade) WHERE: Main Street, Hampstead, NH The Annual Hampstead Fire Department Holiday Parade will be held on Sunday, December 11th at 2:00 PM. The theme for this year is Songs of Christmas. Parade participants should meet at Kimberly Dr. around 1:00 p.m. to assemble the float. The students who are participating in the parade are dressing as characters from Christmas songs. If anyone else would like to join us that would be great, but please be sure to dress warm and be ready to walk about 1.5 miles and hand out candy to children along the parade route. All participants can be picked up at the Hampstead Fire Station, 17 Little s Lane, Hampstead at the end of the parade. The Hampstead Fire Department will be serving hot chocolate at the firehouse for anyone who wishes to attend. Monday, December 12, 2016 HOLIDAY STORE (PRE-K GRADE 2) This year the students in grades Pre-K, K, one and two will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for their loved ones at the Holiday Store. The students are asked to do chores around the house to earn the money such as emptying the dishwasher, setting the table, or helping with laundry. The money earned will be used to purchase gifts. Each student can bring in up to $5.00. The money that is collected will be donated to the St. Anne's food pantry. All students in these grades should bring in their holiday store money no later than Monday, 12/12/16. PRE-K / KINDERGARTEN FIELDTRIP WHERE: Greystone Farm, Salem, NH TIME: 9:30 am 11:30 am Ms. Liupakka s class will visit elderly residents at an assisted living facility in Salem, NH to spread holiday cheer. Page 2 of 5

3 Monday, December 12, 2016 (continued from previous page) HA ATHLETICS: LOWER SCHOOL INTRAMURAL PROGRAM (GRADES 3-5) TIME: 2:40 pm 3:40 pm On Mondays Grades 3 5 students will work on basketball skills and games. Please be sure your child has an extra snack, water bottle, and appropriate P.E. clothing. At 3:40 pm, parents will pick up intramural participants from the Gym Lobby. DRAMA CLUB Time: 2:45 pm 4:45 pm Where: Performing Arts Room Called: ENTIRE CAST ACTING REHEARSAL: Go thru script and block ONLY scenes (no songs). Tuesday, December 13, 2016 THE SNOWMAN MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE (PRE-K / K GRADE 8) Consider having your child bring in a prop to go along with your child s vision of their future self (for example: stethoscope, dance shoes, skates, soccer ball, etc.) snowman. Also, students are encouraged to bring in winter-themed props such as: small shovels, snowball maker, ice skates, scarves, snow shoes, ski poles, goggles, helmets, and fun hats. One last thing please have your child bring in snow pants, boots, hats, and mittens/gloves to school. These items will help keep your child warm and will work as a great costume for the video. PTO MEETING Time: 8:20 am (right after drop-off) Where: Chinese Room Please join us at the next PTO Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th at 8:20 am in the Chinese Room. Topics on the agenda include upcoming winter & spring activities and discussing plans for Silent Auction to be held at the Multicultural Show & Art Fair in May. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP to 1hapto@gmail.com. HA ATHLETICS: BASKETBALL - PRACTICE TIME: 2:40 pm 4:30 pm Players should bring a light snack, appropriate clothes, and basketball shoes, a water bottle and a mouth guard., Page 3 of 5

4 Wednesday, December 14, 2016 HOLIDAY STORE STUDENT SHOPPING DAY (PRE-K GRADE 2) This year the students in grades Pre-K, K, one and two will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for their loved ones at the Holiday Store. The Holiday Store will be OPEN for students to pick out gifts. STORY TIME Time: 10:00 am 11:00 am Where: Library Hampstead Academy invites children between the ages of 3-5 and their caregivers to join us for a Story Hour. Following the short story, children will be able to participate in a craft, enjoy a light snack, and join some of our primary school students for a playdate. RSVP: Wendy Rapaport at or rapaport@hampsteadacademy.org. HA ATHLETICS: LOWER SCHOOL INTRAMURAL PROGRAM (GRADES 1 and 2) TIME: 2:40 pm 3:40 pm On Wednesdays Grades 1 and 2 will work on basketball skills and games. Please be sure your child has an extra snack, water bottle, and appropriate P.E. clothing. At 3:40 pm, parents will pick up intramural participants from the Gym Lobby. DRAMA CLUB Time: 2:45 pm 4:45 pm Where: Performing Arts Room Called: ENTIRE CAST Brush up of what we have accomplished and prep for when we return in January. Also, we will be learning the dance steps to the song, Dear Edwina (pgs ). Thursday, December 15, 2016 PRE-K / KINDERGARTEN: GREEN DAY Please wear green to school to celebrate the color green. HA ATHLETICS: BASKETBALL GAME (HA AT BARNARD SCHOOL) TIME: 2:40 pm 5:00 pm WHERE: Barnard School, 219 Main Ave. South Hampton NH ( ) Players should bring a light snack, uniform, basketball shoes, a water bottle and a mouth guard. BOYS will play first followed by the GIRLS. Parents, please pick up your child/children no later than 5:00 pm. Page 4 of 5

5 Friday, December 16, 2016 PRESCHOOL/PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN: POLAR EXPRESS DAY Please come to school in pajamas. We will watch the movie the Polar Express and have hot chocolate and cookies as well as participate in many Polar Express themed games and activities. Friday, December 30, 2016 SAVE THE DATE! (DURING HOLIDAY RECESS) ALUMNI HOOPS AND SCOOPS NIGHT - (GRADE 8 STUDENTS AND ALUMNI) TIME: 6:00 pm 8:00 pm We will be having our Annual "Alumni Hoops and Scoops Night" on Friday, December 30 from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm in the Gym. Grade 8 students and Alumni are welcome to attend to catch up with Hampstead Academy Graduates. Monday, December 19, 2016 Monday, January 3, 2017 HOLIDAY RECESS HOLIDAY RECESS Holiday Recess begins on Monday, December 19 th and continues through Monday, January 2nd. School will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd with drop-off starting at 7:55 am. Page 5 of 5