Hartstern Elementary is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This special month is a time to honor and recognize the rich history, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Join us as we celebrate culture, music, and diversity that make our school and community so vibrant!
We hope to celebrate with everyone on Friday September 26th at 3:00 PM for our Hispanic Heritage Parade!
Hartstern Dental Clinic !
We are excited to share that our school dental clinic with School Smiles began yesterday and will continue through Monday to ensure all of our scheduled scholars are seen.
Parents and Guardians if we reach out to you for additional information regarding your scholar, we kindly ask that you respond at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your support in helping us keep our scholars healthy and smiling!
Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Open House! It was a wonderful evening filled with connection, excitement, and community spirit. Families had the chance to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and learn more about the resources and opportunities available this school year.
We are so grateful for the strong partnership between our families and staff—it truly takes a village to support our scholars. Here’s to a successful 2025–2026 school year at Hartstern! 💙📚✏️
If your family is in need of extra support this holiday season, we invite you to sign up for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. This program helps provide children with gifts to make the holidays brighter. Families who qualify can register to receive assistance and ensure their little ones experience the joy of the season.
Don’t miss this opportunity—sign-ups are limited!
https://calendly.com/angeltreeregistration/onlineappointmentscheduler?month=2025-10
Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM for an interactive evening focused on mental health and self-care for both you and your scholar! Together, we’ll explore fun and relaxing activities designed to support wellness, confidence, and positive thinking.
Activities include:
✅ Breathing Exercises
✅ Vision Boards
✅ Affirmations
✅ Yoga
We can’t wait to see our families come together to celebrate the importance of mental health and remind everyone—You Matter! 💫
Hartstern Open House:
Families join us tomorrow, September 9th from 6:00–7:30 PM for our Open House! Families will have a chance to meet teachers, see classrooms, and hear about what’s planned for the year. We can’t wait to see you there!
We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a school wide parade on Friday, September 26th from 3:00–3:30 PM! Families and students are invited to wear traditional cultural attire to honor and showcase the rich traditions of Hispanic and Latino heritage. We look forward to celebrating together with pride and joy! ❤️💛💚
Parents & Guardians A JCPS Student Residency Form will be coming home with your child in this weeks Wednesday folder. This form helps the district identify if your family qualifies for extra support and resources.
If it applies to your family’s situation, completing this form may provide access to:
✅ Educational rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Act
✅ Transportation assistance to and from school
✅ School supplies, clothing, and other needed resources
✅ Support for students in foster care or experiencing housing transitions
Please take a few minutes to review the form when it comes home. All information shared will be kept strictly confidential.
Your response helps ensure every student has the tools and support they need to succeed!
Families had the chance to immerse in a “day in the life of a student” by rotating through sessions that mirrored a scholar’s school schedule. Each stop provided valuable tools, strategies, and resources to support learning at home, including:
✅ MAP Summary Breakdown
✅ Home Folders & Reflections
✅ Family/Teacher Communication
✅ Edmentum/Study Island Platforms
✅ Strategies for At-Home Practice
✅ Infinite Campus & Google Classroom Support
We were also excited to send families home with complimentary literacy workbooks to keep the learning going! Along with the opportunity to connect with our local Library and receive free books and Library Cards.
Thank you to everyone who came out and partnered with us in supporting our scholars’ success!
#HartsternElementary #FamilyEngagement #ScholarInMe
Our next Community Conversation is on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Academy @ Shawnee.
📢 Parents & Guardians — Today is the day!
Join us for The Scholar in Me Parent/Guardian Workshop today from 6:00–7:30 PM at Hartstern Elementary. This engaging event is designed to give you tools, strategies, and resources to support your scholar’s educational journey.
Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to participate in rotating sessions on topics such as:
✅ MAP Summary Breakdown
✅ Home Folders & Reflections
✅ Family/Teacher Communication
✅ Edmentum/Study Island Platforms
✅ Strategies for At-Home Practice
✅ Infinite Campus & Google Classroom Support
Please note: This event is catered to parents and guardians only.
We look forward to seeing you there — don’t forget to RSVP! Although you can still attend if you dont RSVP.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc40lERxECS6yhHggXqRLoBKBXq5e_Ryh-8Yag505xbxBCYDg/viewform?usp=header
Please Note: Spanish & French interpreters will be available.
Families join us on Tuesday, September 9th from 6:00–7:30 PM for our Open House! Families will have a chance to meet teachers, see classrooms, and hear about what’s planned for the year. We can’t wait to see you there!
💬 Got questions? Ideas? Feedback? This is your chance to be heard and help shape the future of our schools face-to-face with Dr. Yearwood.
The next forum is this evening, Aug. 26 at Jeffersontown High School. Forums are open to all!
Let’s keep building stronger schools together! 💙📚
The Hartstern Family Resource Center is working on the next two year grant cycle and need your input. This is a brief survey to assess the needs of our students and families. All responses are confidential and the data is used for completing the needs assessment for the FRYSC Grant.
Please note a paper copy will be coming home with your scholars this week as well.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuVPm5zBXvcCFi2MJwsEWYlmEqKA0sA0RwxcnsZJxrxEDQA/viewform?usp=header
Families in need can sign their scholar up to receive bi-weekly food support through this program. 🍎🥪
📅 Program begins Thursday, August 29
📝 Parents/Guardians must complete the form to participate.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsJE86y0SUPgtSaBBL0xF2nqz64fhh_s8HYo7_Fxrygvg9Eg/viewform?usp=header
This is a great way to ensure our scholars have the food they need outside of school. 💙
Hartstern Families the Dentist is coming to Hartstern Elementary on September 11th and 12th. Please complete the virtual or physical form that your student will bring home as soon as possible. We look forward to serving our scholars and providing these upcoming services. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to FRC Cannon at aliya.cannon@jefferson.kyschools.us or 502-315-0859.
El dentista de Hartstern Families llegará a la Escuela Primaria Hartstern los días 11 y 12 de septiembre. Por favor, complete el formulario virtual o físico que su estudiante traerá a casa lo antes posible. Esperamos poder servir a nuestros estudiantes y brindarles estos próximos servicios. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con FRC Cannon en aliya.cannon@jefferson.kyschools.us o al 502-315-0859.
https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/
Join us for The Scholar in Me Parent/Guardian Workshop this Wednesday, August 27th from 6:00–7:30 PM at Hartstern Elementary. This engaging event is designed to give you tools, strategies, and resources to support your scholar’s educational journey.
Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to participate in rotating sessions on topics such as:
✅ MAP Summary Breakdown
✅ Home Folders & Reflections
✅ Family/Teacher Communication
✅ Edmentum/Study Island Platforms
✅ Strategies for At-Home Practice
✅ Infinite Campus & Google Classroom Support
Please note: This event is catered to parents and guardians only.
We look forward to seeing you there — don’t forget to RSVP!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc40lERxECS6yhHggXqRLoBKBXq5e_Ryh-8Yag505xbxBCYDg/viewform?usp=header
Please Note: Spanish & French interpreters will be available.
✅ NOW HIRING | Are you bilingual? Passionate about education? We're hiring bilingual instructors and instructional assistants for Early Childhood Education (ECH) and Exceptional Child Education (ECE). Your skills can open doors, spark confidence, and change lives.
If you have applied for one of these positions, you may be eligible for a screening at our upcoming job fair. For consideration, fill out the form NO LATER THAN AUG. 29: https://forms.gle/ftensY7ukmivDv536
📝 If you haven't applied for one of these positions and want to be considered for a screening, apply now: https://bit.ly/4nGvCcT
Job Fair Details:
🗓️ Friday, September 5, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning (CPL), 3903 Atkinson Square Drive, Louisville, 40218
📢 TAG A FRIEND who’s job hunting!
Grow With JCPS. Build A Future Where You Belong.
- Please do not arrive on the school premises until 3:30PM to line-up for Car Rider dismissal.
-Please be in line to pick-up your scholar no later than 4:45PM. Dismissal ends at 5PM. At 5PM all scholars remaining will proceed to the front office where you will have to provide a form of identification and their car rider number.