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This Week @ Hale

Dec. 19 - Jan. 1

Moment of Gratitude

It’s been a busy fall at Hale! As we round the corner on the end of the year, I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped out in both big and small ways this year. Whether you planned an event, volunteered at school, organized a fundraiser, sold spirit wear or books, attended a meeting, balanced the books, took notes, wrote a newsletter, read a newsletter, led a tour, made a donation, organized donations, ordered some takeout, delivered coffee or birthday treats or fry bread or breakfast, greeted families, rode the bike bus, pulled weeds, dug roots, planted bulbs, made copies, or hung out with your kids so your partner could do one of these things, thank you being an important part of the Hale learning community. As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and it has been a pleasure working alongside and getting to know so many of you this year.


Wishing you a happy and healthy winter break!


-Anne Keasling, Hale PTA Co-Chair 2022-2023



Hale Family Movie Matinee: My Neighbor Totoro

Sunday, January 8 (2 pm, Doors open at 1:30 pm)


Join other Hale families for a movie matinee of My Neighbor Totoro at the Parkway Theater (4814 Chicago Ave.) on Sunday, January 8.


Tickets will be $5 per seat*. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event, and more than 30% have already been claimed. If you’d like to pay with cash or check over winter break, email haleptacochair@gmail.com to make arrangements.


Click here to reserve your tickets online


*We would love for all families who want to enjoy the movie to be able to attend. If you would like assistance with tickets please call or text Julie Peterson, Social Worker at 612-806-5245.

Art Adventure Volunteers Needed

February event - no experience required!


Art Adventure is a program that engages students in the classroom with artwork from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Volunteers lead students in a 30-minute discussion, talking and learning about a set of artworks. Information about each artwork is provided by the MIA along with training on how to lead the conversation. If you like to hear kids thinking out loud and haven’t had a chance to volunteer yet this year, Art Adventure is the perfect opportunity for you!


Art Adventure sessions at Hale will be in February, and we need enough volunteers to fill 39 sessions. If you're interested, you will need to attend ONE hour-long training session virtually, in person at MIA or in person at Hale or Field (exact locations and times TBD).


Dates and times are listed below. You will then sign up to lead one or more 30 minute discussions with students. Click here to learn more about Art Adventure, or email Calvin Keasling (calvin.keasling@gmail.com) with questions or to volunteer and sign up for an upcoming training session.

Virtual Training Sessions

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m.  

Thursday, Jan. 5, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

In-Person Training Sessions @ MIA

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10-11 a.m.


In-Person Training @ Hale or Field (exact time & location TBD)

Tuesday, Jan. 17 – evening

Tuesday, Jan. 31 – evening

Hale Dine Out Night: Heather’s

Wednesday, January 18 (3-8pm)


Mark your calendar—Heather’s is hosting our next Dine Out Night on Wednesday, January 18. A portion of ALL SALES from the evening will help support the Hale PTA. Click here to view their menu.

Hale School tours: Back in-person

Now through February 2023


Hale is thrilled to welcome prospective families for in-person tours this year. MPS school requests are due Tuesday, Feb. 7. If you or someone you know is considering Hale for an incoming kindergartener or a new 1st or 2nd grader, click this link to sign up for an upcoming tour.


Upcoming tour dates:

  • Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.
  • Monday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.
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Upcoming Calendar @ Hale

Dec. 19-Jan. 2 - No school (Winter break)

Jan. 8 - Hale family movie matinee at Parkway Theater (2 p.m.)

Jan. 9 - Hale PTA Meeting

Jan. 18 - Hale Dine Out Night: Heather’s


Future PTA meeting dates

  • January 9
  • February 13
  • March 13
  • April 10
  • May 8
  • June 12