The GREAT HPS Pumpkin Chuck

was a smashing success!!

Thanks to the many, many volunteers and to everyone who came out, watched their pumpkins get chucked and had a great time!

The Read-A-Thon also wrapped up this week with record results! Thanks to all the readers and sponsors.

1st Grade Parents "Game Night Party" 11/10

Don't miss out on these awesome parties/fundraisers! Get your tickets now for these fun adults only events http://hpssocials.eventbrite.com  

NOVEMBER RESTAURANT NIGHT - Tuesday Nov 13

Calling all burrito lovers,

Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at  3725 Paxton Ave in Cincinnati for our fundraiser on Tuesday, November 13 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. We're raising money to support Hyde Park Elementary School PTO, so just download a flyer from the link below or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the cause!

Click here for more details.

Can't wait to see you!

JANUARY 20 Start planning for some winter fun with your HPS friends. Buy tickets now for swim party. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hps-family-swim-party-tickets-48320861999

Help Student Council help our community!!

Family Movie Night - Nov 16 6:30pm

Join us for a community building, free movie night in the HPS gym. Bring your own chairs/blanket, snacks & drinks and enjoy a movie with your friends. Movie will most likely be Ferdinand.

K-2nd: Author Visit Yonce Daniels

On Monday, November 5th, Yonce Daniels, professional gymnast, gymnastic coach, grandmother (yaya), and now author will be visiting HPS and talking with our Kdg. through 2nd Graders.  Her story of "My Flipping Yaya" encourages readers to dream, believe and imagine being anything they choose to be. She wants to motivate children to be great, and work really hard. 

 

A signed and personalized copy of her book "My Flipping Yaya" is available for purchase. The order form is attached, and you can preview the book on Amazon.    https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=my+flipping+yaya&sprefix=my+flipping+%2Caps%2C152&crid=1ZBRAQZXQ6FO

 

Please turn in orders by Monday, November 5th

Eagle of the Week

We would like to recognize Eliot Hanneken as our Eagle of the Week. Eliot was uncertain if she wanted to play soccer this year. Her lack of experience caused some internal doubt! But she ultimately chose to play with her friends and the coaches were thrilled to have her. Eliot is a happy and quiet young lady who leads by example. She works hard at practice, listens to her coaches, and does an amazing job executing. As a result of her hard work all year, Eliot was rewarded and scored a hat-trick in the last game of the season! It is amazing to watch a kid who wasn’t sure about a sport develop into a great player and an amazing example of what it means to be an HPS Eagle. Congratulation Eliot!

To nominate someone next week, simply email me with the name, grade and sport of the individual and a sentence or two explaining your nomination. Nominations are due by Wednesday at 5:00. Email  HPS.athletics@outlook.co

Running Club

The inaugural season of the Running Club officially concluded this past week with a fun race preceding the Pumpkin Chuck. I believe it is safe to say the entire season was a huge success. Parent feedback was very positive, kids were active and learned to set goals and push themselves, and everyone had FUN! Special thanks to our lead coaches; Gina McDonald, Leah Beckman, Jill Goulait, Kevin Hoffman, Ed Paff and Kim Paff for all their hard work, as well as all of our parent volunteers and special teacher assistants. We couldn’t have done it without all of you. Some of our kids have been working toward running in a 5k! Those kids will be participating in the DAV 5k on November 10 under the HPS team name. Please consider donating to the team by using the link below, or come out to cheer on your HPS runners on the 10 ^th !

 

The race is Saturday, Nov 10th at Sawyer Point. Details in the link.

https://support.dav.org/team/195223

Athletic Boosters appreciate your support

A big thank you to everyone who came put to the Pumpkin Chuck and feasted on some great food in support of HPS Athletics! A special thank you to our PTO counterparts for allowing the Boosters to participate in your awesome event. All proceeds from the grill out will benefit our athletic programs, specifically new equipment for our growing baseball program. Thanks again.

Basketball

We’ve put the soccer balls away, washed the pennies, switched out the clipboards and washed the whistles (just kidding, we bought new ones)! It’s time for basketball. Good luck to all the kids and coaches this season. For those in the competitive division, our “home court” will be Silverton Paideia this year. It’s a beautiful gym and will be temporary home to the Eagles. Once the game schedule is finalized, we will post it to the athletic website. Be sure to come out and cheer on your Eagles.

LSDMC will elect a new Parent Representative - Candidate Bios below

Vote to occur at PTO meeting November 7, 2018

Adam Shaffer

My name is Adam Shaffer. I am the father of twin 2nd grade girls at HPS, a 3 year old girl, and a 6 week old son. Professionally I am an 8 th grade math teacher with 20 years of experience. My teaching philosophies are centered in helping students make the challenging transition from elementary to secondary school as they deal with all the changes that adolescence has to offer. Incorporating new paths for student success both academically and socially is at the core of what I try to do on a daily basis. I’ve served as Department Chair in Mathematics for the last 12 years overseeing a staff of 16 teachers. I also represent the math department on a Building Leadership Committee which is very similar to the LSDMC at HPS. Its focus is to try and provide the best student experiences through a quality well rounded connection between administration, staff, and parents. I coached high school boys’ soccer for 15 years participating as Junior Varsity head coach and Varsity assistant. I stopped coaching high school in 2013 and now get the pleasure of coaching a HPS team in our Passers division of SAY soccer. My HPS experience as a parent has been tremendous. I feel that my own children are truly realizing how wonderful school can be through their relationships with teachers, peers, and other families. My wife and I know that we are living in a community that is passionate about our children’s happiness and development. I am extremely excited to see the continued progression of Hyde Park School. My wife and I are very proud to know that all four of our children will enjoy the superb education that our own neighborhood school will offer. 

Elizabeth Devendorf 

I am Elizabeth Devendorf, and the mother of three kids – Van is in Mrs. Wineberg’s class, Tommy is in Mrs. Belcuore’s class, Kit is in preschool and will attend kindergarten at Hyde Park School next year. I am also a professional engineer specializing in the analysis and design of buildings. I have experience working with a broad spectrum of buildings – renovation of historic structures, museums, institutional design & planning, and parks – as well as working within both public and private sectors. Most recently, I developed a strategic plan for the design, funding, and construction of the Hyde Park School Community Play Yard. I am applying for a position as a HPS parent representative for LSDMC because I feel that my professional experience can benefit the school when developing the 5-year masterplan, especially as it applies to facilities planning.

Kristin Hunter

We joined the Hyde Park Family last school year and my daughter is currently a 1st grader with Mrs. Sims. I started coaching soccer with the Lollipops and have moved up with Parker to the Passers where I have let her know I will coach as long as she wants me to. I’ve been looking for additional ways to get involved in the HPS community so I’ve been volunteering in the classroom and exploring other committees that I feel can have a long-lasting positive impact on my daughter and her classmate’s education experience. While I haven’t worked directly in a school environment, for over 20 years I have been working for a consulting firm where we work with all public education clients from small rural schools, to large urban districts, to State Departments of Education. Our mission is to assist our clients with implementing complex state/federal programs and supporting their initiatives in improving student achievement. I would be excited to be part of this committee and appreciate being considered.

Angela Farwig

My name is Angela Farwig. I live in Oakley with my husband and our two children, Emmett (5) and Cole (2.5). Emmett is a kindergartner at Hyde Park School. We are very excited to be a part of the Hyde Park School community!

I am interested in being on the LSDMC to help ensure that Hyde Park School supports students both academically and emotionally, empowers parents, and is a vibrant part of our local community. I have worked in early childhood education policy for the past 7 years, and I currently work at a nonprofit that partners with Cincinnati Public Schools and other community stakeholders to develop community learning centers throughout the district. I also practiced law for several years. I am excited to bring my professional expertise and my passion for helping children and families to the Hyde Park School LSDMC. I enjoy exploring the city with my family, attending concerts and shows, and watching the Bengals win (on the rare occasions when that happens). I also had a great time being the assistant coach of one of the Hyde Park School Lollipops soccer teams this fall.

Thank you for your consideration.