We develop compassionate, engaged students who are HAPPY to be at school! |
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*This Friday, December 10: Crosstown Shootout Spirit Day (Bearcats/Red/Black v. Xavier/Navy/Gray)*
*Monday December 13: Deadline to Contribute to the HPS Holiday Hope Tree and the Teacher/Staff Holiday Gift Fund!*
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November 28 - December 6: Hanukkah
December 8 & 15: Suzuki Strings Winter Recitals
December 10: Crosstown Shootout Spirit Day
December 13: Deadline to Contribute to Teacher/Staff Gift Fund
December 13: Deadline to Return Gifts to Holiday Hope Tree (unwrapped & marked with their gift code)
December 14: HPS Restaurant Fundraiser at MOD Pizza
December 18- January 2: Winter Break/No School
January 3: School Resumes
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'Tis the Season to Thank Our Teachers & Staff: The School Wide Gift Fund is Open for Contributions Until December 13 |
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In this season of thanks and giving, we want to make sure our HPS teachers and staff really feel our love through school wide holiday gifts! We are collecting cash donations from the whole school (find the donation link here), which then will be split among ALL teachers and staff to ensure that everyone knows how much we appreciate them, and no one is overlooked. The deadline to contribute is Monday, December 13. This streamlined school-wide approach to teacher and staff holiday gifts has proven fruitful in the past, and we are hoping to reach our goal of gifting at least $200 to every teacher and staff member. Please follow the steps in this link to donate any amount you'd like. Thank you!!
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HPS Gives to Families in Need: The Holiday Hope Tree is Open for Giving! |
This year, HPS is keeping its tradition of hosting a Holiday Hope Tree, but rather than a tree in the Main Office, the Hope Tree is virtual through Amazon Smile. Please have a look at the different wishes and needs from families in our community found on this Amazon gift registry link, and help us spread a little hope. https://www.amazon.com/registries/holiday/25YFP0F0JKFQ9/guest-view
The leaders of this project would love to have everything in hand by December 13 in order to distribute the gifts in time for the holidays.
**All gifts should arrive unwrapped and marked with their gift code. So please note the letter/number code in the gift message box and choose HPS Hope Tree Gift Registry Address for the mailing address. Thank you for your generosity!
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This Friday, December 10: Crosstown Shootout Spirit Day (Cincinnati Bearcats v. Xavier Musketeers) |
Breakout your favorite Cincinnati Bearcats or Xavier Musketeers gear, or your favorite Red & Black or Navy & Gray! This Friday, December 10 is Crosstown Shootout Spirit Day to celebrate one of our City's favorite rivalries!
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HPS Eagles Storm the Court! |
Basketball Season at HPS is in full swing with Eagles from grades 2 through 6 making their 2021-2022 season debuts on the hardcourt this weekend! A big THANK YOU to Jessica Leimbach for her countless hours to make this positive experience for our kids happen!
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HPS Students & Alums Take the Stage at Suzuki Strings Concerts |
Caroline Byington (1st Grade), Gordon "Flash" Godsey (2nd Grade) who recently earned his third gold medal in the StrinGOlympics competition held by UC's College Conservatory of Music, and HPS Alums will perform in the Suzuki Strings Recitals this Wednesday December 8 and next Wednesday December 15. The Suzuki Strings program is an excellent way to have fun, build confidence and discipline, and make beautiful music! Any new or returning students interested in private strings lessons for violin, viola, or cello; or in joining the Suzuki Strings Program can contact the Program Director, Dr. Joyce Grabell at chanjy@ucmail.uc.edu. Any parents who want information about the program from the student or parent perspective can contact Michele Berry Godsey at mberrylaw2007@gmail.com.
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The PTO will hold a special election at our next regularly scheduled general assembly in January (specific date TBA). We will be electing a new Vice Treasurer. As per the Corporate Regulations of the PTO, the President has recently appointed Emily Ricciardi. Any additional nominations can be made in email to president@hydeparkschoolpto.org by the start of the January 2022 meeting.
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Thank You for the Smiles, the Helping Hands, the Positivity... |
The list goes on! Here is a Thank You Shout Out to Alex Carranza who has done an amazing job each week volunteering as a Kindergarten lunch assistant! You help our youngest students' tiny hands maneuver their lunches, coat zippers, shoe strings, and more. But best of all, you are a positive influence. Thank you!
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Stay Tuned for Extracurricular Activity Info & Second Session Signups |
After-school programs and extracurricular activities provide a richer environment to help students learn and grow. At Hyde Park School, the PTO implements a variety of programs and activities so that students can explore and develop new interests. Signups for the second session of extracurriculars will open on December 16. Be on the lookout for information about the available activities in the upcoming Tuesday folders.
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The Cincinnati Police Department is Hiring Paid Civilian School Crossing Guards: Here is How to Apply |
With HPS at the corner of busy intersections, the need for a crossing guard is evident and notorious. And the need exists throughout the city with 44 current openings including one at HPS. The Cincinnati Police Department is seeking to fill these important paid part-time positions. Pay is monthly, and no prior experience is needed. The crossing guard position involves observing traffic and nearby pedestrians, grouping pedestrians, and stopping and restarting traffic as needed to move pedestrians safely across the street. Please see the graphic below for more details including the number and contact for interested applicants and the application.
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Seeking Disinfecting Wipes! |
The staff ever-diligent with the COVID-19 health and safety protocol, HPS is close to exhausting its supply of Disinfecting Wipes! If you're out and about and are in the position to buy some extra, the HPS staff would greatly appreciate your donation, which you can drop off to the Main Office. Thank you for your support!
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Save the Date, December 14 (11am to 9pm): HPS Restaurant Fundraiser at MOD Pizza |
The next HPS Restaurant Day/Night is at MOD Pizza in Oakley Station ALL DAY on December 14, beginning at 11 am all the way through close of business at 9 pm. Be sure to save the date and warm up the night with some delicious MOD pizza or salads; 20% of all proceeds go to the HPS PTO. Orders through 3rd party delivery services (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grub Hub, etc) do not qualify. Further details are here: https://www.groupraise.com/events/212504-hyde-park-school-pto-at-mod-pizza
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HPS Athletics: Booster Membership Drive |
The Hyde Park Athletic Boosters is open to and seeking new members. Here is a note from them highlighting their mission and significant accomplishments:
The Hyde Park Athletic Boosters was founded in 2018 and has some amazing accomplishments due to your donations:
- Reduced registration costs for all sports
- Introduced 3 new programs –Volleyball, Softball, and Running Club
- Supplies for the Gym facelift in the Summer 2020
- Bought new uniforms at no cost to participants
- Provided gym space for basketball
- Donated to Mr. Schwab to purchase equipment
- Bought new basketball hoops for the gym
Did you know that the School District and our School DO NOT provide any funding for your HPS sports programs? So…if your little athlete is playing basketball, softball, volleyball, football, or soccer – all the expenses related to those sports (balls, goals, nets, referee fees, pinnies, jerseys, goalie gloves, league fees, tournament fees, court time, etc…) are ALL paid exclusively with your DONATIONS and from the various Booster fundraisers throughout the year.
This annual membership is important to keep our programs affordable for families and allows us to provide financial scholarships to Hyde Park students and families. You will also receive early access and discounts for our fun events.
Please join us in supporting athletics for another year by donating at HERE!
Join our Facebook Group at HPS Athletic Boosters to keep up with the news and timelines for registrations!
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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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Need a New HPS Mask Lanyard? |
As we hang on to our masks a little longer for safety's sake, do you need a safe place to hang yours during a mask break? If so, you can purchase a HPS mask lanyard from the HPS PTO website!
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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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