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*NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, Monday, February 7*
**This Week is Bengals Spirit Week!
See Daily Themes Below!**
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February 1: Black History Month Begins
February 7: No School
February 8-11: Bengals Spirit Week (see below for daily themes!)
February 10, 6pm: Kindergarten Info Night (Gym and Virtual)
February 11, 1pm: Friendship Parties
February 14: No School (Go Bengals! Who Dey!)
February 17: Parent Teacher Conferences
February 21: No School (Presidents' Day)
February 24, 6pm: 3rd Grade Parent Info Night (Virtual)
April 22: The Annual HPS Spring Celebration
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Black History Spotlight: Go See a Local Show about the "The Mother of the Blues" & the 1920s Chicago Blues Scene |
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From the News Record by the University of Cincinnati: "February 1 marked the first day of Black History Month. The celebration, which is dedicated to honoring African Americans, their achievements and their contributions to American history, has its origins in the 1920s and was created by Carter G. Woodson — the founder of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), often called "the father of Black history.” Woodson’s concept of dedicating a period of the year to honor Black history began as a week-long celebration in mid-February. During the 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement helped bring this celebration into the national spotlight and it was eventually extended to include the entire month of February."
If you're looking for something to do this week to honor Black History Month, consider tickets to the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's production of Pulitzer-winning playwright August Wilson's 1984 Broadway show of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” (also now a feature film on Netflix). This play is based on the story of the real-life Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey, a Blues singer active in the 1920s, known as "the Mother of the Blues." This production (showing until February 12), tells the story of Ma Rainey and her band as they navigate the Chicago Blues scene and addresses artistic struggles, racism, and generational ideas while chronicling the career of one of the most prominent Blues singers of the early 20th century. Ticket prices and times vary at The Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm St. in Downtown Cincinnati.
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It's Bengals Spirit Week at HPS: Check Out the Daily Themes! Who Dey!
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Sign-up to Help Make the Spring Celebration Happen: April 22 at MadTree Brewing! |
Planning for the HPS Spring Celebration is already underway! This adults-only event on April 22 is our main fundraiser for the year and after two years of hosting this event virtually we have every finger and toe crossed to be back in person for 2022! And what better way to make the payoff of the live event even more rewarding than volunteering and being part of the team that helps make this spectacular event happen! Please check out this link with various volunteer opportunities available to suit many different time commitments and interests. Thank you!! And continue to stay tuned for more news and updates about Spring Celebration 2022!
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Parent-Teacher Conference Day is February 17: Sign-up to Bring Appreciation Snacks! |
Parent-Teacher conferences are being held on Thursday, February 17 from 2:30-6:30. In appreciation of our teachers, the PTO will cater a lunch for the staff. We are asking volunteers to provide individually packaged light snacks and treats to help our teachers stay energized through the late hours. Please sign-up here to donate a snack. The Sign-up Genius link includes suggestions, but feel free to decide on your own treat. Please indicate in the comment section what specific items you will provide. Items can be dropped off either on the table outside the main office doors or by handing items to the staff in the car line in the days leading up to February 17. Thank you for your support!
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Spread the Word: Kindergarten Info Night is Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6 pm (Live and Via Google Meets) |
HPS Kindergarten Information Night is set for Thursday, February 10 at 6:00 pm live in the HPS Gym and via Google Meets. Please spread the word through your network of families with preschoolers! *Please Note* In order to maintain social-distancing and keep the meeting focused on informing the parents, this meeting is for parents/guardians only, not the incoming Kindergarteners. Socials for incoming families to meet one another and for the children to meet their teachers will take place in the Summer. Use this link to join via Google Meets: meet.google.com/euz-wjpd-kxh.
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Save the Date: Third Grade Parent Info Night is Thursday, Feb. 24 at 6 pm (Via Google Meets) |
Third Grade Parent Information Night is set for Thursday, February 24 at 6:00 pm via Google Meets. Please save the date if your child will be in Third Grade next year in the 2022-2023 school year. The Google Meet link will be circulated in this Weekly Blast in the week(s) leading up to the 24th.
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Registration Is Now Open for Clifton Cultural Arts Center's 2022 Summer Camps! |
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CCAC is thrilled to present an exciting slate of visual and performing arts summer camps designed to explore the limits of your camper’s imagination – all while observing health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Check out the list below, then head over to cliftonculturalarts.org/summer-camps or call 513-497-2860 for camp descriptions, scholarship information, and to register!
Visual Arts Camps
Music Camps
Theatre Camps
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Eye Won't Annoy You with Cornea Puns, But Are You the Visionary Who's Missing These Specs? |
Feast your eyes on these beautiful glasses. They could belong to a parent, a teacher, or even a pupil. We're not sure, but do they look familiar? If you're missing the specs pictured here, and you can even see to read this (trust me, I'm not blind to the eye-rony), relief is in sight. Your glasses are in the Main Office, under supervision, safely but longingly awaiting the moment they can gingerly rest on your nose bridge. It would be eye-deal if you picked them up sooner than later, because they've been missing you for about a month, and you shouldn't comprom-eyes your vision a day longer. Ok, you get the picture, iris my case. Sorry, but bad puns are just how EYE ROLL! So anyway, here's a top-tear joke for the road too, because eye can't stop: What do you call a chicken with a piece of lettuce in his eye? A chicken sees a salad! (get it?? sees a/Caesar??) Ok, ok, eye'll see myself out...
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How You Can Help Keep HPS Open for In-Person Learning |
In the coming weeks, our HPS staff may need extra help. The PTO is committed to doing whatever is necessary and possible to keep our students IN the classroom. While it's uncertain what those needs may be, we want to be ready to immediately respond when those needs arise.
If you're willing to volunteer to help with things like drop off, pick up, lunch duty, cleaning, miscellaneous tasks, etc, please fill out this form. When the need arises, Ann Salzbrun or someone with the PTO will contact you to see if you are able to fill in for a need. THANK YOU in advance for all your support, we have the best community, and we appreciate you so much!!
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How You Can Help CPS Fulfill a Critical Need & Keep More Schools Open for In-Person Learning: Become a Substitute Teacher |
District-wide Cincinnati Public Schools are in critical need of substitute teachers to fill COVID-related staffing shortages. The basic requirements include a bachelor's degree and passing the necessary background checks. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please follow this link for more information and for instructions about how to apply.
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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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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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