Director's Message
November was a wonderful month, marked by students forming meaningful connections with each other and deepening their sense of community. It was also a time where we saw the positive impact of strong parent communication, which has played a crucial role in supporting student growth and engagement. We truly appreciate the ongoing collaboration and look forward to continuing this partnership throughout the year.
Program Highlights
Engagement Activities
We’re excited to share our themes for this month: "Oceans and Marine Life" and "Reactions and Mixtures." This month, we’ll explore the wonders of the ocean, diving into marine ecosystems and the importance of conservation. At the same time, we’ll experiment with chemical reactions and mixtures, encouraging curiosity in science. We look forward to a month of discovery and learning.
Student Achievements
Let’s have a round of applause for our students of the week for the month of November!
Rocio Maldonado: Most engaged
Lucas De Oliveira Pinto : Most enthusiastic
Renee Li: Most Courageous
Oliver Saito: Best attitude
Community Events
We are incredibly proud of our Happy Hall fall sports players for finishing a strong season, demonstrating teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout. As we celebrate their achievements, we’re equally excited to cheer on our winter sports players as they begin their season. We can’t wait to see their skills and enthusiasm on display!
Winter Camp is coming up soon! Taylor students are eligible to attend our elementary camps as Teen Helpers.
Dates:
Session 1: Tuesday, December 26th & Wednesday, December 27th
Session 2: Thursday, January 2nd & Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
You can register for one session or both—whatever works best for your family! Register by Monday, December 16th at: https://go.happyhall.com/ELwintercamp24-25
We can’t wait to see you there!
Reminders
This is a friendly reminder to review the Happy Hall policies. Understanding these guidelines helps ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.
To ensure child safety, your child must check in no later than 10 minutes after the bell rings. If they need to talk to their teacher after school, please remind your child to tell one of our teachers first.
Please notify us if your child will be absent from the program for the day. You can send an email to taylormiddle@happyhall.com, call/text 650.609.1117, or notify us through the 1CORE app.
Lastly, please complete our Walk-Home Authorization Form for the following:
If you want your child to walk home after sign-out
If you would like for your child to meet you in the parking lot for pick-up
If your child will be leaving early/coming in late from an on-campus extracurricular activity
Looking Ahead
Next month, we’ll continue our exploration of "Reactions and Mixtures," diving deeper into the fascinating world of chemical reactions and experiments. Following that, we’ll shift our focus to two exciting new themes: "Game Lab," where students will engage with the science of games and strategy, and "Eco Warriors," where we’ll learn about environmental conservation and how we can all make a positive impact on the planet. It’s sure to be an engaging and educational month ahead!
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Thank You!
We are incredibly grateful for the support from our parents, Taylor Middle School, and community!
Sidney Brooks
Program Director
Happy Hall @ Taylor Middle
