HPS PTO Weekly Update

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** PUMPKIN CHUCK on Saturday **

Upcoming Events

October 5-30th: Read-A-Thon!!

Nov 3, 10am - 2pm : Pumpkin Chuck

location: HPS parking lot

Nov 6 : No School - Election Day

Nov 7, 7pm : PTO General Meeting

location: HPS gym

Nov 12 : No School Veterans Day

Nov 13 : Restaurant Night - CHIPOTLE

Nov 16 : Family Movie Night

location: HPS gym

Nov 21-23 : No School Thanksgiving Break

Dec 4 : Restaurant Night - Chic-Fil-A

Fun & Fundraising

The GREAT HPS Pumpkin Chuck

Saturday NOVEMBER 3!

It's almost here - enjoy those pumpkins before it's time to smash them! There will be 2 pumpkin chucking machines (designed and built especially for this event!) in the HPS parking lot to help you dispose of your Halloween pumpkin with dramatic flair. If that's not enough excitement, there will also be games, raffles and food for hours of fun! Bring your pumpkins, invite your neighbors and let's have a smashing good time!

Get your presale Raffe tickets and official gear (order by Nov 1)

https://www.hydeparkschoolpto.org/pumpkin-chuck-2018/

Volunteers are still needed to help with games! Signup https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e4baaac2ba5fc1-items

Friday NOV 2 - It's an orange out!

Wear all your orange to school to celebrate the eve of pumpkin chuck!

READ-A-THON ENDS THIS WEEK!

As our second largest school fundraiser, our goal is to have EVERY STUDENT raise $40!

So, we hope every student READ – READ - READ, while logging their minutes, and are now ready to collect pledges from friend and family sponsors by this Wednesday! We need ALL TEAM FOLDERS submitted at the start of the day in the library with their reading logs, pledge sheets and money collected INSIDE YOUR TEAM FOLDER on either Oct 31 ^st & Nov 1 ^st .

SUBMIT YOUR FOLDERS TO WIN THESE GREAT PRIZES:

-Classes with the highest participation rates will win a Pajama party and an “Extra Reading” Day! (Participation counts as a student turning in a completed log- not by whether they submitted pledges) AND YOUR TEACHER WILL ALSO EARN A PRIZE!

So be sure to participate!

-Blue Manatee gift cards are awarded to the top reader in each class!

-The team with the highest total minutes read and the team with the highest average minutes read per student will each earn a Pizza Party!

We will announce all the winners on November 5th!

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

Costumes and Cocktails Party was a blast and the costumes were impressive!! Thanks to all those who were a part of it!

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!!

Student Artist Spotlight

Congrats to all of our HPS artists that were selected exhibit artwork at this years Hyde Park Art Show.

1st Grade: Lowell Hubbard & Jane DeBruer (Jane got 3rd Place!)

2nd Grade: Finnegan Castle & Charlotte Ramsey

3rd Grade: Bella Lockaby & Ares Garrison

4th Grade: Levi Guttman & Finn Mentzel

5th Grade: Marina Kottler & Anna Kunkel

6th Grade: Shannon O'Brien & Madi Newbauer

Sports Spotlight

Eagles of the Week

This week, we would like to recognize an entire team! This HPS Passers team started the year out inexperienced and struggled to find the team chemistry required to compete. But each week, this team showed up and worked to improve. They played as a team, helped each other out, and formed a tight bond. Despite the frustrations of not winning a game, they continued to play hard and give it their all. It was even more impressive to watch them take care of each other off the field. They represented HPS and our program with pride every weekend and on Saturday fought hard and came up with their first win! You would have thought they just won the World Cup. We couldn’t be more proud. Congratulations boys, you deserve it.

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

Athletic Boosters Grilling Up Some Goodies

The Boosters are excited to be behind the grill at the PTO Pumpkin Chuck. We’ll be serving up some great combo meals and some excellent customer service. Come hungry and bring cash! All proceeds from the grill out benefit HPS Athletics

Soccer

The Fall soccer season is officially over! Congratulations to all the HPS teams, regardless of your record. You worked hard, improved week to week and had a blast. That is what our program is all about. Thank you players, coaches and parents for your dedication and for representing HPS.

Is Your Child Age 11-18 Interested In Traveling With CISV?

We are a global community of dedicated volunteers, creating opportunities for kids to experience the excitement and enrichment of cultural diversity. Applicants are selected to join delegations traveling to a variety of host countries.

Please join us for an information night on Mondays below or bring your child for Saturday Activity day to sample CISV style activities. Locations for 2019 travel are announced late October.

Click HERE for more information

Questions? cisvcincinnati@gmail.com

Mon 11/5 at 7-8 at Academy World Languages 2030 Fairfax Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Sat 11/10 at 1-3 at Summit Country Day Lower School Convent Lane off of 2161 Grandin Rd 45208

Mon 12/3 at 7-8 at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian 5950 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213