Hatfield Elementary

This summer, Indiana students age 18 and younger will have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the 2025 Summer Food Service Program. Households can find information about the meal types served and days of the week when meals are offered by using the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Meals Site Finder. The Summer Meals Site Finder will continue to be updated throughout the summer. Families can also call the USDA’s National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273), or text “Summer Meals” or “Verano” to 914-342-7744 to find sites near them.  Site locations and meal service times vary throughout the state based on local area sponsors. Congregate meal locations range from parks and community centers to schools, churches and mobile feeding sites. In qualified rural locations, meals may be available for pick up. Click the links below for more information: https://www.in.gov/doe/nutrition/meal-site-information/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=#item1

Welcome, New Bluejacket Families! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Bluejacket community! 💙💛 Our Burris-Hatfield PTO is a big part of what makes our schools special—supporting events like classroom parties, field day, beach day, snacks, and more! Whether you can help once a week or once a year, the PTO would love to have you involved. 📧 Interested? Send your contact info to burrishatfieldptoboard@gmail.com 📱 Scan the QR code below to join the PTO Facebook page and stay in the loop! We’re looking forward to an amazing year!🐝

If your student has medication in the nurse's office, it will need to be picked up no later than Tuesday May 27th. Please be aware that medications are not stored at school over the summer. All medication, including emergency medications, will be discarded if not picked up. If you need to make special arrangements please contact Marisa Lane, RN via email or 812-849-3663.

Due to the high demand - the PTO is going to put in another order in for yearbooks!📚 Purchase yours now because there won't be any extra - this is our final sale and it's prepay only! For additional information, open the link below and click more details. For further assistance email the PTO at - burrishatfieldptoboard@gmail.com https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/burris-hatfield-2024-2025-yearbook

🌞 Wishing Our Hatfield Families a Wonderful Summer! 🌞 Dear Hatfield Families, As we wrap up an incredible school year at Hatfield, we want to take a moment to say thank you to each and every one of you. Your partnership, encouragement, and support have meant the world to us and have helped make this year one filled with growth, learning, and joyful moments. We are so proud of all our Hatfield students and the amazing progress they’ve made — both in the classroom and as kind, respectful friends. We hope your summer is filled with sunshine, laughter, and plenty of time to rest and recharge. The Happy Hatfield staff is looking forward to welcoming students back on August 5th for another exciting year of learning. We already have "Meet the Teacher Night" scheduled for Monday, August 4th at 5 PM, so mark your calendars now! Until then, take care and enjoy every moment with your families. With gratitude, The Staff of Happy Hatfield

🎉 Today, We Celebrate Two Remarkable Retirements at Hatfield Elementary! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Jan Dalton and Kamala Blevins on their well-deserved retirements! With a combined 73 years of dedication, love, and service to students, these two incredible educators have left an unforgettable legacy at Hatfield Elementary. Thank you, Jan and Kamala, for pouring your hearts into the lives of hundreds of students, for your unwavering commitment to our professional team, and for changing lives every single day. Your passion, kindness, and leadership have helped shape the culture of Hatfield, and your shoes will be incredibly hard to fill. We are forever grateful for the legacy you leave behind—one built on compassion, excellence, and the belief that every child can succeed. Wishing you both a retirement filled with rest, relaxation, and joy! You’ve earned every bit of it! And remember… you’ll always have a home here at Hatfield. You are a part of our forever family. (And yes… we’d love to see you back as subs anytime! 😉)

🎉 It's the LAST WEEK of school at Hatfield Elementary! 🎉 We've got lots of exciting events and celebrations coming up — make sure you're in the know! Check out the attached flier for all the important dates and times!

Attention Potential Volleyball Athletes: See the attached flier for information about Mitchell Volleyball Youth Camp. Sign up using the link here: https://forms.gle/3zSWoMnr8dHvXJog8

Hello Hatfield Families! Check out this exciting opportunity through COSMOS (Collaboration of Shoals, Mitchell, and Orleans Schools)! Register using the QR code attached to the flier.

🌟 Happy Hatfield would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our amazing Burris-Hatfield PTO for all the love, support, and sweet treats during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 We appreciate you more than words can say!

🌟 This week, we have honored our amazing Happy Hatfield team! 🌟 To our teachers and staff — thank you for showing up every day with passion, heart, and grit. You teach with compassion, love our students fiercely, and pour so much into making Hatfield a joyful place to learn and grow. We are incredibly proud of you and grateful to have such a dedicated team! Hatfield Teachers, we honor you and thank you — this week and always! 🍎👏

Today we celebrate our incredible school nurse, Nurse Kristy Evans! Her kindness, care, and calm presence make a world of difference every single day. Whether it’s a scraped knee, a comforting hug, or a listening ear, Nurse Kristy is always there to help our students feel safe and supported. Thank you, Nurse Kristy, for the heart you bring to Hatfield and the love you show our school family. We are so lucky to have you!

Hello and Happy Thursday to our Hatfield Families! Today, we are announcing our April Class of the Month! The Class of the Month winner is a class that exemplified positive behaviors both in class and around the building for the entire month. A big shout out to our April Class of the Month - Ms. Terrell's First Grade Class! They have earned a traveling banner to hang outside their door (for bragging rights, of course) and a special treat from Mr. Fountain. Keep up the great work, students! We are so proud of our Hatfield Champions!

Attention Hatfield Families: Check out this exciting learning opportunity from the Indiana Department of Education! Join author Maya Smart, on Monday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. ET in the IN Learning Lab for Beyond Story Time: Everyday Ways to Build Literacy at Home. In this webinar Maya will offer simple, practical strategies that families can use to support early literacy through everyday conversations and routines—no special materials or books required. The session will highlight how parents and caregivers can nurture their child’s language and reading development in ways that feel doable, affirming, and responsive to family needs. Ideal for families with children from birth to second grade, the session will include interactive prompts, real-life examples, and follow-up resources to support continued engagement at home. See registration details here. Contact IDOE’s Literacy Center with any questions.

Attention Families: Hot off the presses! Here is the Hatfield Breakfast and Lunch Menu for the weeks of April 28th - May 23rd.

This week, Happy Hatfield is proud to honor two very special people! In celebration of Administrative Professionals Week, we want to recognize Mrs. Jenny Day and Mrs. Rachelle Collins! Hatfield is truly blessed to have these incredible ladies welcoming our students, staff, and families with a warm smile each and every day. Thank you both for all you do to keep our building organized, efficient, and running smoothly. We wouldn't be Happy Hatfield without you! You are so appreciated!

🌟 What a busy and AMAZING week at Hatfield Elementary! 🌟 This week was packed with fun and learning — field trips, the Scholastic Book Fair, Careers on Wheels, and an incredible Family Night! 🚌📚🎉 We have so many THANK YOUs to share: 💙 Sno Shak for joining us at Family Night and making it even sweeter! 💙 Mrs. Ralston, our incredible instructional coach, for organizing such a special Family Night experience! 💙 Mrs. Colglazier for running our awesome Scholastic Book Fair! 💙 JayC of Bedford for donating delicious snacks for our families! 💙 Our amazing Hatfield staff who volunteered their time to build strong relationships with our families! 💙 Burris-Hatfield PTO for always supporting our students, teachers, and families! 💙 Our fantastic community partners who set up tables and shared valuable information with our families! 💙 Apryl Kidd and Libby Rubacha from COSMOS for putting together a fantastic Careers on Wheels event for our students! 💙 Hometown Scoops for treating our students with ice cream during Careers on Wheels! 🍦 And a HUGE shoutout to our Family Night door prize sponsors: 🎁 Wilstem Ranch 🎁 Once Upon a Child 🎁 McKnight Family Angus Farms 🎁 MaddieLee Boutique 🎁 Holiday World & Splashin' Safari 🎁 Roots RV 🎁 Urban Air 🎁 City of Mitchell (pool passes) We are so grateful to everyone who made this week unforgettable! 💙

Attention Hatfield Families: Please see the attached enrollment flier for the Hoosier Uplands 21st Century Afterschool Program for the 2025-2026 school year!

📢 Hatfield Family Night 2025! 🎉 Hatfield Family Night will be tomorrow evening, April 15th, from 5-7 PM at Hatfield Elementary School! 🏫✨ This year’s theme is all about supporting our community and service learning! 🌍 Come explore community group booths, participate in hands-on service projects, and enjoy fun games and delicious snacks! 📚 Scholastic Book Fair – Stock up on great reads! 🍧 Sno Shak – Cool off with a sweet treat! 🎯 Games & Activities – Fun for the whole family! 🤝 Community Connections – Learn how we can support local groups together! Don’t miss this exciting evening of learning, giving back, and making memories! We can’t wait to see our Hatfield Families there! 💙💛

Attention MCS Families! Check out this FREE haircut opportunity sponsored by the Burris-Hatfield PTO and local stylists!