Back To School Night

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Back to School Night (BTSN) at Halley

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from

6:00pm – 8:00pm

We are pleased to share that School Board Representative, Karen Corbett Sanders, will join us to meet and greet Halley families. 

She is looking forward to engaging with our community.

 

For parents of more than one student, we are offering two sessions, so parents may attend presentations for more than one grade level. BTSN schedule is noted below:

 

Specialists (Lower Lobby)

5:50pm – 6:15pm & 6:50pm – 7:10pm

 

General Session in Spanish

Little Theater

5:50pm – 6:15pm and 6:50pm – 7:10pm

 

1st Classroom Session PreK – 6:

6:15pm – 7:00pm

 

2nd Classroom Session PreK – 6:

7:10pm – 7:50pm

 

The PTO will be in the lobby to invite you to join. They will be on hand to help answer questions about the exciting events and opportunities for our families this year. Please consider joining the PTO!


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PLEASE JOIN THE PTO TO HELP OUR KIDS!  Purchase your membership online for only $15!    www.halleypto.com

THEN return this form in your child’s backpack:  https://paperlesspto.keritech.net/pto/members/documents/membership%20form.pdf


          SAVE THE DATE EVENTS:

 1) Back to School Night,     

September  17th from 6-8 PM!    Please come join us at the PTO table!  Newly designed Spirit Wear will be available to order and last year’s designs will be available for 50% off!!

 

 2) Family Bingo Night  

There will be a brief PTO meeting (meet our new board members!) on Friday, September 27th! Details as follows:

Pizza served at 6:15 PM

Brief PTO meeting at 6:30 PM

Let’s play Bingo at 7 PM!  Win gift cards!!

      Please return the form and payment (cash or check) with your child in their folder or place the form and payment in the PTO’s mailbox located in the main office by September 25, 2019!  Unfortunately, we cannot accept orders after the deadline.  RAFFLE TICKETS FOR PRIZE BASKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

Volunteers are always needed at this annual family event.  Contact PTO President Maida Piggee president@halleypto.com with any questions or if you can help. Thank you!

 

 3)BOOSTERTHON   

Pep Rally – Monday, October 21, 2019

Boosterthon- Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019

Get Excited! Mark your calendars, Boosterthon is coming!  Kids will experience Boosterthon’s pep rally during PE! This is our LARGEST fundraiser for the year.  More info to come!


  AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:

ALL REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE ON www.halleypto.com UNDER PROGRAMS TAB

1) CHESS CLUB

Details:

  1. Grades 1-6
  2. Professional chess coaches
  3. Teaches responsibility, discipline, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  4. Thursdays from 9/26-12/5 (10 sessions)
  5. Cost is $115

 

Registration deadline is 9/21/19.  This deadline is firm, sorry no walk-ins accepted.  Do not wait until the last minute since we are accepting a maximum of just 20 students per class. 

Our registration and payment policies are below.

Payment of $115.00 per student will be due via paypal/credit card which can be used in paypal if not a member to peter@snowschessacademy.com

 

Or if you prefer, please mail your check for $115.00 payable to Snow’s Chess Academy with the registration information below to:  Chess Club Information - Click this link

 

 

2) RUNFIT KIDZ

The Halley PTO is proud to offer RunFit Kidz this fall on THURSDAYS Afterschool. RunFit Kidz is unlike any other running program as our certified professional coaches understand the unique needs of young runners. We believe an early foundation of fitness will lead to a lifetime of healthy habits. Class size is limited so register early. Registration open now! Grades 2nd – 6th (Have an interested 1st grader? email corky@runfitkidz.com); Registration Fee: $95 per participant (this includes the 5K); Sept. 26th – Nov. 14th, 4:15 – 5:30PM (Thursdays- 8 classes)   Please visit www.runfitkidz.com to register!

3)Life Champ Martial Arts- $25 per child for 5 sessions   

What is the Life Champ Martial Arts After School Character Enrichment Program all about?

This unique course known as the ACE Program is a 5-session character development program that incorporates physical exercise with life skill lessons.  This innovative series of classes is designed to not only introduce your child to basic martial arts but to also improve concentration, listening skills, cooperation and courtesy.  It will benefit your child at home, at school and in team sports.  The black belt instructors from Life Champ Martial Arts have volunteered their time to teach the program at dozens of area schools during the past several years.  ALL PROCEEDS BACK TO THE SCHOOL!   REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE IN THE THURSDAY FOLDERS! Limit of 20 children so sign up soon!

https://hellokarate.com

Classes will be held after school on the following dates:

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 @ 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 @ 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 @ 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 @ 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Friday, October 11, 2019 at Life Champ Martial Arts @ 7:00pm

 

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Have a question, suggestion or other information to share with the PTO Executive Board?

 We’d LOVE to hear from you!

 

President:  Maida Piggee, president@halleyPTO.com

1st Vice President:  Steve Reggio, 1stVP@halleyPTO.com

2nd Vice President:  Elizabeth Cobb, 2ndVP@halleyPTO.com

Secretary:  Masha Lempel, secretary@halleypto.com

Treasurer: Aileen Truong, treasurer@halleypto.com