We develop compassionate, engaged students who are HAPPY to be at school

**PTO meeting this Wednesday at 8am** *NO SCHOOL Jan 14 & Jan 21 (MLK)*

Upcoming Events

Jan 9, 8am PTO Meeting, all welcome location: HPS teachers lounge Jan 14: NO SCHOOL, Professional development day Jan 20 : Swim party at UC Rec Center Jan 21: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 24, 5-9pm: Restaurant Night Keystone Bar & Grill ** Early Alert - Spring Field Day has been set for May 17 - submit your vacation requests NOW!**

PTO Meeting - Wednesday Jan 9th at 8am

All parents are welcome and invited to join us after drop-off for PTO meeting and discussion with CPS Board of Education representative Mike Moroski. We will meet at 8am in the teacher's lounge. Mike will be on hand to discuss all things CPS and answer any questions you may have. Let's give Mike a Happy Hyde Park School welcome! Mike currently sits on the following boards within the CPS Board of Education: Policy Committee Responsibilities: Review district policies and procedure revisions, and update in accordance with state law. Student Achievement Committee Responsibilities: Review proposals and issues relating to the program of study, curriculum and instruction, and human resource issues https://www.cps-k12.org/about-cps/board-of-education/mike-moroski

SWIM PARTY at UC Recreation Center

JANUARY 20 It might be cold outside but it's warm in the pool area and great way to burn energy with friends during a long weekend. Get your tickets here for one of the 2 HPS sessions available. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hps-family-swim-party-tickets-48320861999

Restaurant Night

REMINDER - No Idle zone!

A friendly reminder now that the weather is getting colder, the parking lot and streets around the school are NO IDLE zones ! Please turn off your car while parking to drop off or pickup children. Exhaust from the running cars is unpleasant and unhealthy for our many walkers. Thank you!

Extracurricular Activities - Register for Session 2 NOW

Our second extracurricular session officially begins on January 22 nd .  Please refer to individual sign up pages and communications from instructors for specific start and end dates for each class. Electronic flyers and registration links for most classes are already live on the PTO website and additional sign-up links will be added as they become available. An information sheet with the final class schedule will be in your child’s Tuesday folder on 1/15. For more information or to Register NOW go to: https://www.hydeparkschoolpto.org/extracurricular-activities/

Sports Spotlight

LAST DAY for discounted Soccer & Volleyball Registration is TODAY (SUNDAY) until Midnight! Don't wait and miss you $10 discount! Spring Sports Registration   Soccer registration is open, but early bird discounts go away tonight at midnight! Soccer registration closes on January 31 st . There are divisions available for all grade levels, including kindergarten. Please register at https://sports.bluesombrero.com/hydeparkschool    Volleyball is NEW to Hyde Park and interest is high! Early bird discounts go away tonight at midnight and the price will increase $10. The 3 rd /4 th grade division is still taking registrations. The 5 th /6 th grade division is currently utilizing a wait list until we determine final registration numbers. Volleyball registration will close on January 13th. Space is limited and will be granted based on registration order. Please register at https://sports.bluesombrero.com/hydeparkschool   Baseball is OPEN as of today! We have divisions available for U6, U7, U8 and potentially U9. Based on past years, there may not be enough interest for a U9 team (or any division above U9). If you are interested in playing baseball and do not see a division available on Blue Sombrero, please contact me ASAP. Please register at https://sports.bluesombrero.com/hydeparkschool    Running Club was a huge success in the fall of 2018! However, to continue this program, we are planning to rework the registration process and backend organization. We want to ensure not only a great experience for the kids, but a safe environment for everyone involved. The volunteer requirements and planning required are slightly different than other programs offered through HPS Athletics. Please be patient as we work to continue to improve. Registration will open on February 1, 2019. If you are interested in being a parent coach/runner, please contact me ASAP. It will help significantly in the planning process. Go Eagles!   If you have any questions about registration, the sports we offer, or Blue Sombrero please contact Mike Brugh at HPS.athletics@outlook.com or 513-403-0734.

Lacrosse Walnut Hills hosts a youth Lacrosse program and registration is now open. There will be a team for 3/4 Grade and 5/6 Grade teams for both boys and girls this Spring. As in the past, coaching will be by certified US Lacrosse coaches and Varsity lacrosse volunteers from Walnut Hills. The 2019 registration fee is $85 and includes the 2019 custom game/practice jersey. Practices are tentatively scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 5:30 (at Walnut Hills HS) beginning February 19 - May 23. Games begin March 2 and occur every Saturday (for girls) and Sunday (for boys) through May. We try to avoid scheduling games over the CPS Spring Break and Mother's Day. Registration Link: Http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/eaglesyouthlacrosse

HPS International Night Needs YOU!

Time to start thinking of International Night - we NEED more families to represent a country. If you would like to represent a country, please email Tina Best (besttin@cps-k12.org) with your name, your child’s name, and the country you hope to present. Save the Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019

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