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This Week @ Hale

January 2-8

Hale Family Movie Matinee: My Neighbor Totoro

Sunday, January 8 (2 pm, Doors open at 1:30 pm)

Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave.


The Hale Family Movie Matinee is THIS SUNDAY Tickets are $5 per seat* and selling fast. If you’d like to pay with cash or check, forms are available in the front office. Please submit your request no later than Thursday, January 5.


Click here to reserve your tickets online


*We would love for all families who want to enjoy the movie to be able to attend. If you would like assistance with tickets please call or text Julie Peterson, Social Worker at 612-806-5245.

Art Adventure Volunteers Needed

February event - no experience required!


Art Adventure is a program that engages students in the classroom with artwork from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Volunteers lead students in a 30-minute discussion, talking and learning about a set of artworks. Information about each artwork is provided by the MIA along with training on how to lead the conversation. If you like to hear kids thinking out loud and haven’t had a chance to volunteer yet this year, Art Adventure is the perfect opportunity for you!


Art Adventure sessions at Hale will be in February, and we need enough volunteers to fill 39 sessions! If you're interested, you will need to attend ONE training session virtually, in person at MIA, or in person at Hale or Field (exact locations and times TBD).


Dates and times are listed below. You will then sign up to lead one or more 30 minute discussions with students. Click here to learn more about Art Adventure, or email Calvin Keasling ([email protected]) with questions or to volunteer and sign up for an upcoming training session.

Virtual Training Sessions

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m.  

Thursday, Jan. 5, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

In-Person Training Sessions @ MIA

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10-11 a.m.


In-Person Training @ Hale or Field (exact time & location TBD)

Tuesday, Jan. 17 – evening

Tuesday, Jan. 31 – evening

January PTA meeting

Monday, January 9 (7-8:30 pm)

McRae Community Center


Our monthly PTA meeting will be next Monday, January 9 in the classroom at McRae Community Center (906 E 47th St). Join us to find out about what’s coming up at Hale and how you can help! Email [email protected] for agenda and more details.

Field Open House

Thursday, January 12


2nd grade families are invited to visit Field for an evening open house event on Thursday, January 12. Watch for more details coming soon! To schedule a school tour at Field, click here.

Hale Dine Out Night: Heather’s

Wednesday, January 18 (3-8pm)


Mark your calendar—Heather’s is hosting our next Dine Out Night on Wednesday, January 18. A portion of ALL SALES from the evening will help support the Hale PTA. Click here to view their menu.

Hale School Tours

Now through February 2023


Hale is thrilled to welcome prospective families for in-person tours this year. MPS school requests are due Tuesday, Feb. 7. If you or someone you know is considering Hale for an incoming kindergartener or a new 1st or 2nd grader, click this link to sign up for an upcoming tour.


Upcoming tour dates:

  • Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.
  • Monday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.

Field Notes

Check out what’s happening over at Field including fundraising efforts this month for new playground equipment:


Now thru Jan 31 Playground fundraiser

Jan 4-20 Fundraiser: Little Cesear’s Pizza Kits

Jan 10 Dine out for Field: Cafe Zupas in Richfield, 4-9p

Jan 11 Field PTA meeting, Field lunchroom, 6pm

Jan 12 Field Open House

Jan 17-19 Fundraiser: Rockin Jump Trampoline Park in Eagan, 4-8pm


For more information on all on these events and fundraisers, visit the new Field PTA webpage for more details: www.fieldpta.com

Breakfast and Lunch Menus


January menus are available on the Mpls Culinary & Wellness Services webpage. To add funds to your student’s Titan account, click here.

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Text Notifications


If you’d prefer to receive the Hale PTA newsletter and other reminders as a text message notification from Remind, text @halepta22 to the number 81010 or click here to sign up.

Upcoming Calendar @ Hale

Jan. 8 Hale Family Movie Matinee

Jan. 9 Hale PTA Meeting

Jan. 16 No School

Jan. 18 Hale Dine Out Night: Heather’s

Jan. 25 WE Committee Meeting (Hale Media Center, 6-8pm)

Jan. 27 No School


Future PTA meeting dates

  • January 9
  • February 13
  • March 13
  • April 10
  • May 8
  • June 12