From the National Women's History Alliance: "The 2022 Women’s History theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history."

Likely the most famous nurse in all of history, Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing. She was working as a nurse in London when she learned of deplorable conditions sick soldiers faced during the Crimean War in the 1850s. She was then sent by the British Secretary of War to form a team of nurses to help tend to the soldiers in Crimea. She pulled together a team of nearly 40 nurses who created sanitary conditions and organized care for wounded soldiers exiled in Constantinople. Later she founded St. Thomas’ Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses using money awarded to her by Queen Victoria for her bravery during the war. 

The next HPS Restaurant Night is at Jason's Deli THIS Tuesday, March 22 from 4:30-8:30pm. The HPS PTO will receive a portion of all sales during this window, so plan to load up on Jason's for the win-win! Please note: the fundraiser does not apply to third-party delivery services such as DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grub Hub, etc.

This year in lieu of physical donations, we are requesting monetary donations ($10 is suggested, but any amount is welcome!) for raffle baskets and student art projects, which mwill be featured items available for bidding during the Silent Auction. One of the most exciting parts of the Silent Auction are the bidding wars among parents duking it out to win the unique pieces of art that your child is creating with his/her class! This donation is specifically to purchase the supplies needed to create these student art projects and to purchase the contents of raffle baskets. Raffle baskets will be created by our team with all proceeds from raffle ticket sales consolidated and equally distributed among the teachers for use in their classrooms. An envelope was sent home in last week's Tuesday Folder. So if you submitted money in that envelope, you have already made your donation. Or you can use this link to submit electronically now or any time. We have extended the deadline and are asking for these donations by this Thursday, March 24.

March's Character Trait: Creativity

More Ideas: https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/teaching-creativity.html

April's Character Trait: Perseverance

I Didn't Win By Mary Wineberg!

More Ideas: https://selfsufficientkids.com/childrens-books-perseverance/

Hyde Park School will be hosting our tenth annual Spring Celebration Friday, April 22 at MadTree Brewing Company from 7-11pm. This adults only event is our largest fundraiser, and it provides an opportunity for HPS families, staff, and community supporters to celebrate our successful and growing school!

This year in lieu of physical donations, we are requesting monetary donations ($10 is suggested, but any amount is welcome!) for raffle baskets and student art projects, which will be featured items available for bidding during the Silent Auction. One of the most exciting parts of the Silent Auction are the bidding wars among parents duking it out to win the unique pieces of art that your child is creating with his/her class! This donation is specifically to purchase the supplies needed to create these student art projects and to purchase the contents of raffle baskets. Raffle baskets will be created by our team with all proceeds from raffle ticket sales consolidated and equally distributed among the teachers for use in their classrooms. An envelope was sent home in last week's Tuesday Folder. So if you submitted money in that envelope, you have already made your donation. Or you can use this link to submit electronically now or any time. We have extended the deadline and are asking for these donations by this Thursday, March 24.

Details on how to purchase your tickets will be sent via e-mail newsletter and in a flyer in your student’s Tuesday Folder. Remember, tickets are included with every level of sponsorship! The number of tickets depends on the level of support. Visit our Sponsorship Page. 

We are so excited to announce that along with an in-person Spring Celebration this year, TEACHER EXPERIENCES are BACK! For those who weren't at Hyde Park School the last time these were offered, Teacher Experiences are fun out of school outings with the amazing staff at Hyde Park School. The staff offers these experiences and money is raised for the PTO when you sign up! Experiences continue to roll in daily, but here is a sneak peek of what's being offered this year:

Please check out this link with various volunteer opportunities available to suit many different time commitments and interests.

It's the quickest, easiest way you can help support our cause! We welcome both business sponsors (with unique advertising opportunities) and family sponsors! Keep in mind that every sponsorship level includes at least two tickets ($40 per ticket). What a great way to show your support for our school community! The HPS PTO is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Sponsors will be provided with a donation acknowledgment for their records. Please feel free to share the link with any interested business sponsors.

Add YOUR NAME to our growing list of sponsors by using this form or view our website to see all the details and benefits and even complete your sponsorship online!

A big THANK YOU! to those who have already decided to sponsor the 2022 Spring Celebration - check out the list below but also notice that there is still room for your name or company!!

A Lost & Found area is set up in the basement so if you see something, send your student down to grab it this week. We'll gather up the leftovers for donation over Spring Break.

Join the GE Aviation Materials Engineering team for a FREE evening of escape room (STEM) challenges at the GE Learning Center. Help the scientist finish her material invention and escape the lab by solving puzzles, and learn more about materials engineering in the process. Space is limited, so sign up soon! The Event will take place on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 6-8pm at the GE Aviation Learning Center at 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215. This FREE event is for 5th to 8th Grade Girls. Register HERE! Visit iSPACESTEM.ORG for more details!

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!

Mark your calendars and get ready to chip in. The day requires nearly 150 volunteers to pull off so consider taking the day off and being a part of the action! Trust us when we say, you’re kid will be smiling from ear to ear all day! Stay tuned, more info to come!