HNS Parents Committee News and Events

Happy November! We have many upcoming opportunities to get involved, give back, and enjoy the season!

Donate Your Halloween Costume to Children in Need! Do you have a costume in good condition that can be given to a child in need for next year? Looking for a way for your child to give back this season? We are collecting costumes for organization WEEN DREAM, an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives free Halloween costumes to children in need across America. Please see these instructions for packaging up your costume and place it in the box/bin labeled WEEN DREAM in the library entrance (next to Thanksgiving-in-a-Box). We will collect costumes through 11/22 and then we will ship all costumes to the organization.

HNS November Fundraising Partnership with Minted Get a jump start on your holiday card and gift shopping while also supporting Huguenot Nursery School! We are excited to partner with trendsetting design marketplace Minted to support Huguenot Nursery School during the month of November . Shop Minted using the promo code below to receive 15% off of your order — and Minted will give an additional 15% to Huguenot Nursery School. Our unique promo code is: FUNDRAISEHUGUENOT This promo code is valid toward all Minted holiday cards and gifts , including foil pressed art gifts, personal stationery and home décor. These promo codes cannot be combined with other offers.

12th Annual Thanksgiving-in-a-Box It's time again for the annual community-wide Thanksgiving-in-a-Box food drive for needy families, now in its 12th year. Last year, this event provided much needed food for 800 families and is hoping to do the same again with the community's help. Please see this flyer for details on how to contribute a box. You can purchase all of the items for the box or work directly with Manor Market to contribute a box. Boxes can be dropped off in the Huguenot Memorial Church library between 9am - 5pm from Saturday November 18 - Tuesday November 21, 2017.

Parents "Ugly Sweater" Holiday Party on 12/2 Please join us to celebrate the season on Saturday, December 2 at 7:00pm at the Public House (139 Fifth Avenue, Pelham). We had so much fun seeing everyone's festive attire last year that we have raised the bar this year. Prizes will be given for the following Awards: Laughing All the Way Award (Funniest Sweater) Though It’s Been Said Award (Most Clever Sweater Saying) The More the Merrier Award (Best Couple Sweater Pairing) Jingle Bells Award (Noisiest Sweater) Deck the Halls Award (Best Use of Accessories) Home for the Holidays Award (Best DIY Sweater) Merry Gentleman Award (Overall Ugliest Male Sweater) Suzy Snowflake Award (Overall Ugliest Female Sweater)

Raffle Items Request - We need your help! Calling on on all HNS parents to put those job perks and connections to work! The Parents Committee is currently seeking raffle donations for both the upcoming Ugly Sweater Party (12/2) and Holiday Teacher Appreciation Luncheon (early December). If you have a great item or experience to contribute to either/both events, please contact lisahorten@gmail.com . Tickets to the theater or sporting events, restaurant or spa gift certificates, wine/liquor, vacation home rentals, jewelry, artwork. . . just a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, but the sky’s the limit! As always, your generosity is much appreciated. Your contributions will help raise funds for children's classroom enrichment projects and programming and to show appreciation to our teachers for their unwavering dedication to our children.

New Huguenot Nursery School Website The new Huguenot Nursery School website is live! Please take a look - you may just happen to see a few familiar faces! We are looking to expand our content in the future to share all of the amazing things happening at our school! If you would like to contribute information, photos, or have an idea for the website, please email kimberlyfitz@gmail.com .

Thank You to the Hambright Family! There was an overwhelmingly positive response to the Back-to-School Cocktail Party in October. We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Lee and Michelle Hambright for opening up their beautiful home to us so that we could all celebrate the beginning of another bright school year.

Upcoming Important Dates and Events Friday, November 10: Veteran's Day Holiday - No School Wednesday-Friday, November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday Recess - No School Saturday, December 2 : Holiday "Ugly Sweater" Party

Want to Get Involved? The Parents Committee could not operate without our wonderful parents! If you would like to lead or participate in a future event, or have suggestions for our committee, please email Kimberly FitzSimons at kimberlyfitz@gmail.com .