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*HPS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is THIS WEEK*
*Spring Celebration Silent Auction Items Are Still Available*
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April 27-May 9: Talent Show Submission Window
May 2-6: HPS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 3: Plan to Bring Flowers & Extra Vases;
(Sign-ups are OPEN to Collect Flowers & Help with Bouquet Assembly; Sign-Ups are also OPEN to bring in soft drinks and water for the Staff luncheon)
May 20: Field Day (BEST. DAY. EVER.) Returns!! Volunteer Sign-up links are in the Field Day Section Below
May 25, 6:00pm: 6th Grade Moving On Ceremony (rain or shine)
May 26: Last Day of School for Students/ Class Parties- 1:00pm
**Kindergarten Registration: Open & Ongoing**
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HPS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is THIS WEEK!
Sign-up to Help with Appreciation Week Needs
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May 2-6 is HPS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! On Tuesday May 3, please plan to bring a bouquet, individual blooms, or filler to be used for staff flowers! Flower collection will take place at drop-off; volunteers will be at the car line so you don't even need to find a parking spot! All donated flowers will be arranged into bouquets and delivered to each faculty member. Do you have unwanted vases to donate for staff appreciation week? Please drop those off as well. Sign-up here to help with flower and vase collection the morning of Tuesday, May 3: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CA4AE2FA3FB6-flower
Do you have an artistic eye? If so, we need you to help assemble the teacher bouquets the morning of Tuesday May 3 using the donated flowers and vases. Sign-up here to help assemble the flower bouquets that all teachers and staff will receive:
On Wednesday May 4, the PTO will cater a lunch for all teachers and staff. Sign-up here to donate drinks for their special luncheon: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CA4AE2FA3FB6-staff2. Items can be dropped off either by handing them to the staff at the walker entrance or to staff in the car line on both Tuesday, May and Wednesday, May 4.
Thank you for your support in showing love for our HPS Teachers & Staff!
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Field Day Volunteer Sign-ups: The BEST DAY EVER--is Returning to HPS on May 20! 150 Volunteers Needed |
Field Day returns to Hyde Park on Friday, May 20! More commonly known as “The Best Day Ever,” the event is jam packed full of games, special treats, inflatables, and of course, the dunk tank. For parents of younger children who have yet to experience Field Day, it’s truly something special!
Check out the various volunteer options and sign-up at the two links listed below to be a part of the action! Grades K-2 will be outside from 7:50 am to 12:20 pm. Grades 3-6 will be outside from 9:50 am to 2 pm. The day requires nearly 150 volunteers to pull off so consider taking the day off to help make this special day happen! Trust us when we say, your kid will be smiling from ear to ear all day!
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Spring Celebration Auction Items Are Still for Sale! |
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The remaining Silent Auction Items are now for sale at bargain prices! Score teacher experiences, home decorations, memberships, and more at a steal! All items are for sale at the fixed prices listed. Browse the items at this link: https://event.gives/hpspto22/items
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1st Day School Supply Kits for the 2022-2023 School Year are On Sale Now!
1st Day School Supplies helps parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school year without the headache of shopping at busy stores... it's convenient, easy, and hassle free! Supply kits are delivered to the school with your child's name on it. It's easy for you, and makes it easy on the teachers to have the supplies well before the first day of school. Plus, they have guaranteed competitive prices on the highest quality brands. You can get ahead of the game, and make your purchase right now, by clicking here.
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HPS Seeking Volunteers for the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support Team (PBIS) |
HPS is seeking two parent volunteers school wide to serve on the Positive Behavior Interventions & Support Team (PBIS). The committee meets once a month and is dedicated to promoting a positive culture at the school. This is an excellent opportunity to meet regularly with Principal Jill Sunderman to advance one of the most vital and fundamental aspirations of elementary school. If you're interested, please email Ally Kohler at kohlerb@cpsboe.k12.oh.us. |
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HPS PTO Elections to Take Place at the Next PTO General Meeting THIS Thursday May 6 at 7:00 pm
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In order for the PTO to exist and to evolve, it requires new parents every year who want to engage and effect change. We seek a broad reach so that we can incorporate the opinions and desires of the entire Hyde Park School Community. There are absolutely no requirements to volunteer in a PTO position, and you will be mentored by the person currently serving in that role. Every parent on our current PTO board juggles work, kids, life, and was once a first-time volunteer. So you will not walk alone--this is your opportunity. We welcome all candidates to come forward and join the team!!
SLATE OF ELECTED POSITIONS- Vote on May 5, 2022, @ 7:00 pm during our last meeting of the year.
Here is the list of PTO Officers and general duties: If you have an interest in one of the below positions please send an e-mail to president@hydeparkschoolpto.org by May 2nd. All candidates will be announced prior to the meeting.
Vice President - Assist the President with the basic operations of the PTO. Learn the schedule of events and regulations required to lead as the President the following year. Following his/her initial term of office, the Vice President shall automatically, and without a vote, fill the office of President for the following year. Perform such other duties as are pertinent to the office. Position as described in PTO Regulations available upon request.
Vice Treasurer- Assist the Treasurer with the basic financial operations of the PTO. Train on our financial management platform (Quickbooks) and become familiar with the regulations and policies established by the Board. Following his/her initial term of office, the Vice-Treasurer shall automatically, and without a vote, fill the office of Treasurer for the following year. Position as described in PTO Regulations available upon request.
Secretary- Assist with the basic operations of the PTO and record the minutes of every meeting. Create weekly email newsletters and send to PTO subscribers.
LSDMC Representatives (1) - The Local School Decision Making Committee (LSDMC) is the primary governing body for Hyde Park School. This committee gives insight and input into important decisions that greatly impact students’ lives and shape their educational experiences. The committee is comprised of community members, parents, support staff, teachers, and administration. Each of our representatives must be a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of a student at Hyde Park School, and CPS employees may not serve as parent representatives. You must commit to a two-year term ending in June 2024. Candidates should also be able to attend all, to the extent practicable, of the LSDMC meetings. Meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm.
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Hyde Park School Talent Show
April 27-May 9: Submission Window
May 12: Show Premiere on the Happy Hyde Park YouTube Channel
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- Anything your child is proud of they should feel free to share! Music, art, Lego building, dance, poetry, juggling, Taekwondo forms, etc.
- Acts should be 2 minutes or less (shorter is fine!)
- Your performer should announce their name and the title of the piece they are performing before beginning. If there is no title, just give a brief description of what they’re doing
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Kindergarten Info Night Follow-up: Links for Registration & More |
After a successful Kindergarten Info Night, here are four important follow-up links:
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Get Your HPS Spirit Wear Anytime! Sales Now Open Year-Round |
Do you keep missing the HPS Spirit Wear Sales? Do your kids outgrow their clothes every month? We've got you covered! Now you can buy HPS Spirit Wear anytime! Check out this link to the full catalogue of merchandise including short and long-sleeve t's, zip-ups, hoodies, trucker caps, beanies, and shorts in blue, white, gray, tie-dye, and camo.
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Seeking Kindergarten Lunch & Recess Volunteers |
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. And while the added bonus of visiting your special Kindergartener is undeniable, please make sure you assist and monitor all the Kindergarteners in the cafeteria and on the playground. You can sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CA4AE2FA3FB6-20212022
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Vintage HPS Spirit Wear is Calling Your Name! |
Vintage HPS Spirit Wear is on sale, and it's calling your name! Everything is now only $5!! Click here to find the limited sizes and styles, still available now but not for long! Local orders from the vintage catalogue will be delivered to your child's homeroom. Please contact Leah Wyrabkiewicz (leahnally@yahoo.com) with any questions.
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Follow HPS PTO on Instagram & Facebook |
Make HPS PTO part of your daily feed on Instagram @HydeParkSchoolPTO and Facebook (facebook.com/HydeParkSchoolPTO). Just another way to make communicating ideas and keeping track of HPS events more convenient!
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HPS PTO Linktree: The Link to All Links! |
No more FOMO! This HPS PTO Linktree is the link to all important links! So if you'd rather have one link to check than many (hmmm, it's a real toss-up), just check this link: https://linktr.ee/hydeparkschoolpto.
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AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Hyde Park School every time you shop at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to HPS. Please choose Hyde Park School PTO Inc. as your recipient.
AmazonSmile customers can now support Hyde Park School PTO in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
- Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
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Earn 4% of your purchase for Hyde Park School. Don't worry...you still keep all of your points. Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and select “Hyde Park School PTO Inc” from the list.
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Many people don't even realize just how easy the Box Tops for Education Program is now that it has gone virtual. No more clipping and collecting a pile of Box Tops. Just download the Box Tops App, scan your grocery receipt, instantly identify Box Tops products, and automatically add cash to our school’s earnings online. You can also email your online receipts to earn credit. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ each for your school. This may not sound like much, but it adds up to hundreds of dollars!
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If you have information that you would like included in a future newsletter, please send to president@hydeparkschoolpto.org (content included at PTO discretion).
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