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Feb 13-16: Kindness Challenge (items listed below)
Feb 15: 5th/6th Grade Belize Trip Info Session
Feb 27: Restaurant Fundraiser: Ramundos Pizza
Feb 29: Auditions for spring musical
Mar 4: Urban Air Fundraiser, 3-8pm
Mar 7: International Night
Mar 10: Daddy Daughter Dance
Mar 19: Restaurant Fundraiser: Arthur's
April 17: Spring Music Concert K-2
April 18: Spring Music Concert 3-6
April 19: Spring Celebration!
May 4: Spring Musical
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February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black individuals throughout history. It's an opportunity for us to honor the rich cultural heritage, pivotal moments, and ongoing struggles faced by the Black community.
Here are some ways you can engage with and support Black History Month:
Education and Awareness: Take the time to learn about key figures and events in Black history, from the civil rights movement to contemporary leaders and activists. Explore books, documentaries, and online resources that highlight Black voices and experiences.
Community Events: Look for local events and initiatives celebrating Black culture, art, and heritage. Attend virtual or in-person workshops, exhibitions, and performances that showcase the diversity and creativity within the Black community.
Promote Diversity and Inclusion: Encourage conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion within your school community. Provide resources and support for educators to incorporate diverse perspectives into curriculum and programming year-round.
Support Black-Owned Businesses: Show your support for Black entrepreneurs and businesses by shopping locally or online. Consider featuring Black-owned businesses in school fundraisers, vendor fairs, or other events.
Amplify Black Voices: Create platforms and opportunities for Black students, families, and staff to share their stories, experiences, and talents. Highlight their achievements and contributions through newsletters, social media, and other communication channels.
Take Action: Advocate for social justice and equality by supporting organizations and initiatives that address systemic racism and discrimination. Get involved in community outreach, activism, and volunteer efforts focused on promoting racial justice and empowerment.
As we celebrate Black History Month, let's reflect on the past, honor the present, and commit to creating a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Together, we can build a community that values diversity, respects differences, and fosters belonging for everyone.
Happy Black History Month!
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The PTO provided lunch from Chipotle and lots of drinks and snacks to keep our amazing teachers energized on Thursday for parent/teacher conferences. |
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5th and 6th grade Belize trip in 2025:
Big news, Hyde Park School 5th and 6th graders and families! You can travel to Belize with Ms. Fischer and your friends in Spring 2025! Visit Maya ruins and go snorkeling. Learn about the colonization of Belize and experience the diverse jungle ecosystem. Attend our information night virtually or in person on February 15 @6:00-6:45 pm. Please register for the information meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity here: https://bit.ly/42geCjv
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Hyde Park School will be hosting our annual Spring Celebration Friday, April 19, 2024 at MadTree Brewing! Mark your calendars and get a sitter. This event is our largest fundraiser and it provides an opportunity for HPS families, staff, and community supporters to celebrate our successful school.
The HPS PTO is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Sponsors will be provided with a donation acknowledgment for their records. Thank you in advance for your support!
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Hyde Park Athletics Super Bowl Squares |
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Thank you, Hyde Park School families, for showing such generosity for the first week of our Kindness Challenge. We collected hundreds of diapers for the Bethany House.
Please keep up the Kindness for Bethany House. Collections from 2/12-2/16 are as follows:
K-1: body wash
2nd: lotion
3rd-4th: shampoo and conditioner
5th-6th: feminine hygiene products
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Thanks to everyone who attended the fundraising night last week at Skyline Chili....we were able to raise $315.75 for the school!
Our next restaurant fundraiser will be at Ramundo's pizza on Feb 27,
more info to come!!
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Spring School Play Information:
*101 Dalmatians with Performing Arts Inc
*Performance is Saturday, May 4th at Withrow
All grades can participate.
Auditions February 29 starting at 2:15 PM at HPS.
Rehearsals start the following Thursday, March 7.
2:15-3:15 on Thursday at Knox (no rehearsals the week of spring break).
We will need parent volunteers to help walk the group to Knox after school.
More information to come!
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The Annual Daddy Daughter Dance Returns!
Dads & daughters (suggested age 2-13) join us for the 8th annual Oakley Daddy Daughter Dance @ the 20th Century Theatre in Oakley! This event is put on by the Oakley Community Council! They invite all the dads & daughters and any other members of our community that wants to join to enjoy what has always been such a memorable evening out. This year's theme is: Under the Stars
Date: Sunday Mar 10th, 2024
Choose from one of TWO sessions: 4:00-5:30p or 6:30-8:00p.
The music will be provided by the School of Rock, snacks and soft drinks provided, photographer for those memorable moments, and cash bar.
Oakley Community Council members receive a discount on your ticket purchase, so we encourage you to join as a member before registering for the dance.
Ticket Sales/Registration opens on Friday, January 12th, 5PM
**Note, all are welcome at this event!
We also need volunteers to help us run this event!!
Sign up to volunteer here:
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SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, March 3
Mom Prom is happening this year!! This amazing event will be held in a temporary location this year as we wait for our new gym to be finished. More details coming soon.
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Spring Sports Registration was a SUCCESS! Thank you to everyone for getting a record number of athletes signed up this season.
Jack Hermans Soccer Camp – HPS Soccer Camp with Jack Hermans is back! Once again Jack will be running our HPS, private camp to be held in August. Both half-day and full day options are available. This is a well-run, informative, and fun camp for kids of all ages (K-6). Spread the word and register now to reserve your spot!
SOCCER CAMP only REGISTRATION:
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Two classes are coming to Hyde Park in March...the Better Baby Sitters class and the Kidz Home Alone class....these are great classes for any kids who are starting to stay home alone or babysitting a neighbor or younger sibling.
Check out the links to sign up here:
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We are looking for a permanent Crosswalk attendant, but in the mean time we really need some parent help to keep everyone safe crossing the street! It will only take 20 minutes of your time in the morning or afternoon.
If you have a little extra time before or after school, please sign up for a spot here
Stop Sign and sweet neon vest will be provided :)
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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 30 minutes of your time, please join our lunch period to help make the most of this important time! You will need to check in at the main office at 10:00am and will then be directed to the cafeteria. |
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Happy Hyde Park School is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that values, embraces, and supports all members of the school community. Our LSDMC is in the process of forming a DEI (Diversity Equity & Inclusion) subcommittee for our school and would love to hear from you! Do you have feedback about your children's and your own experience at HPS, dreams, or ideas around this important work? Please connect with Lisa Nolan (lisa.m.a.nolan@gmail.com), a current 1st grade parent and founding chair of the committee, and/or Alyse Averdick (averdia@cpsboe.k12.oh.us), School Resource Coordinator, to share!
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Make Life Easy: Upload All HPS Events to Your Own Calendar |
Streamline your life by using this link to upload all HPS Events to your calendar: HPS Events Calendar. Throughout the year, this link will be updated with other events like socials, movie nights, family swims, playground dates, and more!
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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/happyhydeparkschool
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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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Meet the HPS PTO Board Officers for 2023-2024 |
Here are the HPS PTO Executive Board Officers for the 2023-2024 school year:
President: Hilary VanderMolen
Vice President: Jennifer Eisenstein
Treasurer: Kevin VanderMolen
Vice Treasurer: Chuck Hamman
Secretary: Megan Rivet
LSDMC Representatives: Ed Paff, Amy Lovelace & Rachel Harrison
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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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