Item Newsletter, Issue #20, May 30, 2022 |
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Dear Hubbard Woods School Community,
It is hard to believe there are only eight days left of the 2021/2022 school year! We did it!
I am filled with gratitude and pride for our HWS community. We began the year with immense optimism and through steadfast teamwork along the way, we have come to a triumphant close.
Enormous thanks to everyone who worked so hard this year to help our children learn and thrive. Our teachers and staff show exemplary dedication and expertise. The support and commitment from our families is incredible. It is our collaboration that makes this school so special!
It has been a joy to serve as our PTO president. Thank you for the opportunity to share this year with you. I believe our work together has made a positive impact on our community and I am most grateful.
I hope you all enjoy many fun summertime adventures!
Nissa Cox
PTO President
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Get Ready for the HW Spring Thing!
The Spring Thing is an arts festival, with each grade performing specially themed songs, an art gallery, DJ Booth and the Second Grade General Store. The Spring Thing will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 5:30-7:30 PM. The location has been changed to Mann Park.
The Main Stage Event Schedule is as follows:
- Kindergarten 5:30-5:40
- 1st Grade 6:00-6:10
- 2nd Grade 6:10-6:20
- 3rd Grade 6:20-6:30
- 4th Grade 6:50-7:20
As the event is intended to evoke the experience of a neighborhood arts festival, please bring your own blanket! In the event of rain, the Spring Thing will be moved indoors.
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No Kiddos Lunch
Tuesday, May 30
Spring Thing
Wednesday, June 1
5:30-7:30PM
Field Day
Friday, June 3
No Kiddos Lunch
Tuesday, June 7
4th Grade Farewell
Tuesday, June 7
Last Day of School
Thursday, June 9
Dismissal 11:30AM
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WGSS at the Spring Thing!
The second graders at HW are very excited to host the World's Greatest Student Store (WGSS) at the Spring Thing. The General Store will be open at the Spring Thing at the following times: 5:40-6:00, 6:30-6:50 and 7:20-7:30PM.
The General Store is a longstanding HWS tradition at the end of the Second Grade study of commerce. The Second Graders create items for sale, price them, then sell those items at the General Store.
From the Second Grade Teachers: "If possible, it would be greatly appreciated if smaller denominations of money (coins and $1.00 bills) were used to support and reinforce making change. Items will range between 10¢ and $1.50.
We also will be capping purchases at $5.00 per person to ensure ample inventory for all customers. If there is anything left at the end of the event, we will make an all call to clear all inventory.
All proceeds will go to World Central Kitchen to support efforts in providing meals during humanitarian crises throughout the world. Thank you so much for your support and we cannot wait to see you at the Spring Thing!"
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Let the Games Begin
Field Day is Friday, June 3!
Field Day t-shirts will be sent home in backpacks early this week. Don't forget to wear t-shirts to school on Friday!
Please note that, unlike some prior years, there will be no Pizza Fun lunch on Field Day. Kiddos service will run for those who have ordered.
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We Need YOU!
It's not too late to sign up for a PTO Committee for next school year. Click HERE for the Sign-Up.
PTO volunteers make the "perks" happen like world travelers, school assemblies, school photos, spirit-wear, pre-packaged school supplies, yearbook and hot lunch! Don't worry if you haven't helped with an event before, every event benefits from new ideas and new people helping. The HW PTO has a long history of making Hubbard Woods a very special place.
The sign-up will remain open on the PTO website this summer, but slots are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Call for 2022/2023 Room Parents!
Looking for a rewarding and enjoyable way to get involved at Hubbard Woods? Become a Room Parent! Each year, the PTO helps place two parents per classroom to support the relationship among the PTO, teachers and staff, and the greater school community. The responsibilities are spread out over the school year, and typically involve tasks such as serving as a communications liaison with the PTO; assisting teachers with classroom events, celebrations and projects; and pitching in to help when needed, including supervising a class game at Mayfest. It is a great way to connect with other Hubbard Woods families and to be extra connected with what's happening in the classroom!
Click here to review the Room Parent Responsibilities.
Note that the PTO cannot place everyone who expresses interest and will honor requests in the order they are received. You will be contacted in late August to confirm your placement once classroom assignments are announced. Thank you!
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Important Message about Kiddos Lunch
Please note that Kiddos lunch credits DO NOT roll over to next school year, so use any credits now! Credits may have been applied for recent field trip dates, so please check your account for credits and use them before the end of the school year. Kiddos lunches run through June 8, but all orders for the year must be placed by Wednesday, June 1 at Noon.
Contact Kiddos with any questions regarding cancelled orders.
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Winnetka Children's Fair
The Winnetka Children's Fair's 75th Anniversary will be held on Thursday, June 9, from 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., and Friday, June 10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Winnetka Village Green. Hosted by the Winnetka Community Nursery School, The Winnetka Children's Fair is a beloved community event offering carnival rides, arcade games, pony/camel rides, balloon artists, face painting, live music, food, drinks and much more! To learn more, including how to volunteer at the Fair and buy tickets in advance, click here or follow on Instagram: @winnetkacommunitynurseryschool or Facebook: @WinnetkaChildrensFair. |
The HW PTO involves parents and teachers working together on behalf of the school and students.
Over the summer, you can reach out to next yea's PTO Executive Board:
President - Anne Babick
Vice President -Jessalyn Garvey
To learn more about the Central PTO, which supports all three elementary schools and Skokie-Washburne,
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As the weather is getting warmer, students have been shedding sweatshirts, etc. on the playground. Please check the lost and found- all unclaimed items will be donated to Cradles and Crayons at the end of the year. |
Next Regular D36 School Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, at 7:15 PM in the Carleton Washburne Resource Center
The D36 2022-2023 school year calendar can be found here. |
The deadline to add, change or cancel lunches is 12pm each Wednesday for the following week.
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Click here to access district partner Family Action Network's (FAN) website for information about events to provide the latest insights on education and more.
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Click here for district partner The Alliance for Early Childhood's newsletter and to learn more about the organization’s offerings for families. |
Nissa Cox, HW PTO President, worked full time this year, whether on planning each event, or rolling up her sleeves and helping at every event. Thank you for leading us through another year of reimagining and restarting our beloved HW PTO Traditions!
Thank you to Jessalyn Garvey, Lesley Stump & the Field Day Committee for assisting our KW teachers in organizing a fun-filled experience, ordering t-shirts for everyone, and volunteering to help that day!
Many thanks to Sara Dahlstrom, Sarah Boulos & the 4th Grade Farewell Committee for thoughtfully planning a special celebration for our 4th graders and creating a beautiful video capturing their precious HW memories!
A big shout out to our 35 Room Parents, who have spent all year long welcoming new families, communicating with their teacher, coordinating various projects with the class, and much more. We're grateful for your steadfast dedication!
Thank you to the PTO Executive Board Members for generously and graciously donating a tremendous amount of time working behind the scenes to ensure that all of our programs and events ran smoothly throughout the year!
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