The HPS Annual Ice Cream Social will take place August 16 with times varying by last name: A-L from 5:30-6:15, and M-Z: 6:15-7pm. This is the day to come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and drop off your school supplies all to the tune of FREE ICE CREAM! If you ordered supplies through 1st Day, the supplies already will be in your child's homeroom. If you purchased or plan to purchase supplies on your own, please bring them on this day to save yourself the hassle of carrying it all on the first day and to help the teachers have the classrooms organized for the first day.

Information tables will be set up in the Gym for PTO, Extracurriculars, Athletics, and more.

Spirit Wear tshirts will be for sale in the Gym! Youth t-shirts are $14, adult t-shirts are $16; cash or credit card will be accepted.

Timing/Crowd Control: The 45-minute timeframes are your half of the alphabet's designated time to see your classrooms, meet your teachers, and drop off supplies. Please feel free to visit the Cafeteria for your free ice cream and the Gym to purchase spirit wear and visit tables about school activities while the other half of the alphabet is visiting the classrooms and teachers.

Glow Golf is back on September 9!! It's a ParTee, and we don't use that phrase lightly--yes, beer is included!! Get your tickets here! Spaces are limited! This is a 6-person scramble (group number subject to change). Groups will play all 9 holes on a Par 3 course. The event runs from 7-10:30pm at Reeves Golf Course, and the cost is $55/person. No golf experience is necessary! This is a social event! If you would like to request who is on your team, please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate. You can email team requests to Hilary VanderMolen at hm.vandermolen@gmail.com. Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glow-golf-tickets-396658886407

Come join us after morning drop-off on the First Day (August 18) at the picnic tables in front of the school for coffee, Kleenex, and conversation with friends to mark the milestone of your Kindergarteners starting their elementary school adventure! Tears will be shed!

Get ready for some Tom & Chee on August 30! It's the first HPS Restaurant Night of the year! Mention Hyde Park School as you order, and the HPS PTO will receive a portion of all sales during the fundraiser hours. Stay tuned for the timeframe. Please note: Orders must be placed in person, via their website, or app. Sales through third-party delivery services such as DoorDash and UberEats do not qualify for the fundraiser.

A parent orientation is scheduled for each grade level to meet your child's teacher, learn about expectations and plans for the year, and ask questions. Here is the schedule:

Kindergarten: August 22, 5:30pm

1st: August 23, 6:30pm

2nd: August 25, 6:30pm

3rd: August 25, 5:30pm

4th: August 23, 5:30pm

5th & 6th: August 24, 5:30pm

Our youngest students are in need of some assistance during lunchtime! Tasks like opening cheese sticks yogurt lids, and even putting straws in drink boxes can be challenging to little hands. If you could spare an hour of your time, please join our lunch and recess period to help make the most of this important hour of their day! Click here to sign up. This signup link will be included in this Newsletter each week for you to access.

Our HPS Room Parents provide a channel of communication between parents and teachers. These parents are a part of the classroom environment in the following areas: organizing class parties, aiding in thanking and celebrating the teachers, and assisting in any teacher special requests. In sum, Room Parents are the frontline for parents and teachers alike, and we thank you in advance for stepping up to fill this important role! To sign up, click here.

HPS Socials are fundraiser parties, activities, and special events planned and hosted by parents, teachers/staff, or the PTO. And HPS Social Season is about to begin! Starting next week and extending into the Fall, each grade level will have an Adults-Only Themed Parent Social. You can purchase your tix here! Attending your Grade Level Parent Social is a great way to mix, mingle, and have fun with other parents and families - all while raising money for our school! All proceeds go to the HPS PTO, which uses all funds to directly support our students and teachers by providing classroom materials and funding for opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom (such as Field Trips!)

Kindergarten Parent Social: September 17 (Theme: College Night)

1st Grade Parent Social: October 1 (Theme: TBA)

2nd Grade Parent Social: October 8 (Theme: TBA)

3rd Grade Parent Social: August 27 (Theme: Third Grade Throwback)

4th Grade Parent Social: September 24 (Theme: 90s)

5th Grade Parent Social: September 23 (Theme: Back to School)

6th Grade Parent Social: October 22 (Theme: Fowling-- Football + Bowling)

Click this link for more information and to purchase tickets! Thank you for supporting Hyde Park School! If you are unable to attend this fundraiser and would prefer to make a donation, we have also provided that option on the ticket page. 

Streamline your life by using this link to upload all HPS Events to your calendar: HPS Events Calendar. Throughout the year, this link will be updated with other events like socials, movie nights, family swims, playground dates, and more!