Hatfield Elementary

Thank You for a Wonderful First Week Back at Happy Hatfield! 🌟

We are so grateful to our Hatfield families for helping us kick off the school year with the best first week back! Our students have been busy practicing routines, meeting new friends, and diving into exciting learning opportunities.

Our back-to-school theme this year is "Adventure Awaits," and we’ve already begun exploring all the adventures that lie ahead. From building relationships to discovering new subjects, it’s clear our Hatfield students are ready for an amazing year!

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your children with us each day. We can’t wait to see where our adventure together takes us next!

Hello and Happy Friday to our Hatfield Families! Over the next few weeks, our Kindergarten classes will be learning about and celebrating COLORS! Join our celebration by wearing the color RED next Friday, August 15th! We hope everyone has a restful and relaxing weekend!

Attention Incoming Kindergarten Families: See the attached infographic for Kindergarten Orientation. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

📸 Picture Day is coming to Hatfield!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 27th!

Be sure to check out the attached flyer for Hatfield’s unique order code and the link to place your photo orders.

We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiles! 😊

School starts Tuesday, August 5th! Please take a moment to review our car-rider drop-off and pick-up procedures. Your support helps keep our students and staff safe every day. Thank you!

Attention Hatfield Families: Check out the monthly Hatfield Family Newsletter - The Bluejacket Bulletin! We will see you all soon!

📚✨ Attention New Hatfield Families! ✨📚

We’re excited to welcome our newest students at Kindergarten Orientation on August 5th! 🏫
Please see the graphic for times and details based on your child's teacher. We can’t wait to meet everyone and kick off a great year together!

📚✨ Meet the Teacher Night! ✨📚

We’re excited to welcome all families to our Meet the Teacher Night on
📅 Monday, August 4th
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM

Come meet your child’s new teacher, visit classrooms, and get ready for a fantastic school year! This is a wonderful opportunity to:
✅ Learn about classroom routines and expectations
✅ Drop off school supplies
✅ Connect with other families and staff

We can’t wait to see you there!
🎉✏️🍎

Mitchell Community Schools Registration Reminder

📣 Mitchell Community Schools Registration Opens Soon! 📝

Online student registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens Monday, July 21, 2025!

✨ Important Reminder: All students must be registered each year—even returning students.
Families can register in one of two ways:
🔹 Online through Harmony Family Access
🔹 Onsite at your child’s school using Harmony Family Access

📅 Check out the graphic for full details on online and onsite registration dates and times.

We can’t wait to welcome you back—see you soon! 💙💛

Hello all MCS Families! Check out this great opportunity for free haircuts!

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.