Room Parent Opportunities: We Want You!

The Kroger Challenge

Linking your Kroger account to Hyde Park PTO is one of the easiest ways you can raise money for our school! It takes less than 5 minutes:

Step 1: Click the button below

Step 2: Create a digital Kroger account (you probably already have one!)

Step 3: Link your card to "Hyde Park School PTO Inc"

4% of your Kroger purchases will go to HPS. Don't worry, you still keep all of your points!

Tell your friends and family - they can do it too!

LSDMC: Opening for Parent Rep

The Hyde Park School Local School Decision Making Committee (LSDMC) has an opening for one new parent representative for a two-year term starting Sep '24 and ending in Jun '26.

What is LSDMC?

The LSDMC is the primary governing body for Hyde Park School. This committee gives insight and input into important decisions that greatly impact students’ lives and shape their educational experiences. The committee is comprised of community members, parents, support staff, teachers, and administration.

Do I qualify?

Parent representatives must be a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of a student at Hyde Park School, and CPS employees may not serve as parent representatives. Candidates should be able to attend all, to the extent practicable, of the LSDMC meetings. Meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm.

I'm interested, now what?

If interested, or have additional questions, please contact LSDMC Chair Ed Paff at edpaffjr@gmail.com by Sep 2. We will hold the election for the position at our next PTO meeting on September 4.

Thank you Ed Paff for your leadership in this role!

Shop Minted, Earn Money for HPS

When you shop with Minted, you can get a 20% discount on your purchase. Minted will also donate 15% of your purchase total back to our Hyde Park PTO. It’s a win-win: save on beautiful, high-quality cards, stationery, and more, while supporting our school's programs and activities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shop and give back—visit Minted today and make your purchase count for Hyde Park! Use code FUNDRAISEHYDEPARKPTO at checkout.

After School Opportunity: Beginning Strings

Join us after school to learn how to play the violin, viola, or cello! Beginning string instrument instruction led by trained CCM Prep Suzuki teachers will be held at HPS from 2:15pm-4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays throughout the school year following Labor Day. This is for all ages, K-6.

Each class is structured to allow students to spend approximately one hour dedicated to learning how to play their instrument and then 45 minutes of games, crafts, or homework help. This class does not meet when the building is closed to students, such as teacher in service days or inclement weather days. Parents are responsible for renting an instrument from a local music store, with guidance from one of our teachers.

Course begins September 3, 2024 and continues until May 14, 2025.

Questions? Contact Dr. Grabell at joyce.grabell@uc.edu

Parent Socials & Ticket Links

SEPTEMBER

• September 7: 4th Grade Parent Social - GET TICKETS
• September 14: Kindergarten Parent Social - GET TICKETS
• September 21: 1st Grade Parent Social - GET TICKETS
• September 28: 3rd Grade Parent Social - GET TICKETS

OCTOBER

• October 4: 6th Grade Parent Social - TICKET LINK COMING SOON
• October 5: 5th Grade Parent Social - GET TICKETS
• October 12: 2nd Grade Parent Social - TICKET LINK COMING SOON

Parent Orientation Schedule

Save the Date: September Restaurant Night

5th Grade Book Club

Join us at Hyde Park Library's 5th Grade Book Club! 

What: A monthly club to talk about books with fellow students!

When: First Monday of the month, immediately after dismissal. First meeting is 9/9

Where: Hyde Park Library, 3731 Erie Avenue

How:  Volunteers to walk with students from HPS playground to Hyde Park library

Pick-up: Parents/Guardians to pick up students at library at 3:30pm

If your student is interested in joining the book club, parents and guardians can sign and return the permission slip in next week's Tuesday folder.