We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our families who attended Parent/Teacher Conferences. Your partnership and support play a vital role in your scholar’s success! A special thank you also goes to the Fern Creek High JROTC cadets for volunteering their time and lending a helping hand throughout the evening—we truly appreciate your dedication and service.
Scholars we cant wait to see you tomorrow, lets finish this week strong!
Hartstern Elementary Hispanic Heritage Month Parade Friday :
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! ❤️💛💚
🌟 You Matter Institute at Hartstern Elementary Tomorrow 🌟
Join us on tomorrow 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! 💫
We’re excited to announce that choir club is beginning in October! Rehearsals for our 3rd–5th grade scholars will be held on Wednesday mornings from 8:30am–9:10am starting on October 15th!
Families can sign up using the QR code on the flyer, and paper sign-up sheets will also be coming home for your convenience.
We can’t wait to make music together! 🎵
💉 Hartstern Vaccine Clinic
Hartstern Elementary will be hosting a Vaccine Clinic on October 10th, 2025 for our Scholars! Vaccine consent forms will be sent home this week. Please complete the form and return it to school so your scholar(s) can receive their vaccines during the clinic. Let’s work together to keep our scholars healthy and safe!
Parents and Guardians, this is a reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place this Wednesday. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, please reach out directly to your scholar’s teacher to arrange a time. Parents/Teacher Conferences are optional.
Please note: There will be no school for scholars on Wednesday due to conferences.
🌟 GROW WITH US AT JCPS | Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us on Oct. 17 to explore the many career paths at JCPS and learn how you can make the difference in the lives of students and families.
🥟 Back by delicious demand! Con Ají y Café will be rolling in again with their irresistible arepas and empanadas, so come hungry and ready to fuel up while you explore your future at the JCPS. Cash and card accepted.
Apply for open positions online at jcps.me/careers.
Job Fair Details:
📆 Friday, Oct. 17, 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!
#WeAreJCPS
Parents and guardians, we need your support in helping our scholars show up and shine! The class with the highest attendance for the week will win a Popcorn Party on September 26th! Let’s work together to encourage our scholars to be present, on time, and ready to learn each day. 🎉🍿
Hartstern Families – Your Voice Matters!
📍 KY-1065 (Outer Loop) Planning Study
Many of our families drive along Okolona daily and experience the traffic firsthand. Now’s your chance to help improve it!
📝 Take the Online Survey
Your feedback is important! Survey closes October 10th
🔗 Click here to view the StoryMap and complete the survey
https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/KY-1065-(Outer-Loop)-Planning-Study---5-80203.00.aspx
💬 Spread the Word
Please share this flyer with friends, neighbors, and staff. Together, we can make a difference in our community’s transportation future!
We are thrilled to share that our free English classes for parents and guardians are off to a wonderful start here at Hartstern Elementary. Every Monday morning from 9:00AM–10:00 AM, families are gathering to strengthen their English skills, build confidence, and connect with our school community.
It’s been exciting to see the engagement and growth already taking place—and we still have slots available for anyone interested in joining this supportive learning space! Complete the form below if interested and FRC Cannon will reach out regarding open slots.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetHsA7JNlUC9iFUcrxczgtiBz1MuAtLyfm6fmGzaNOaSusyA/viewform?usp=header
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! ❤️💛💚
