Last Call for Original Works, Lost & Found and Donate Halloween Candy

Hunters Woods PTA eNews 11.6.2024

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IMPORTANT DATES

November 11: Veterans Day, No School

November 18-22: Book Fair (After school/evening hours on Wed, November 20)

November 20: PTA Meeting (Doors open at 6pm; Meeting starts at 6:30pm)

November 22: PTA Movie Night (Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm)

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

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Halloween Candy Collection

Halloween Candy Collection

For every pound of candy we donate, the PTA will receive $1 and $1 will go to Children's National Hospital. All candy will be sent to troops overseas.

Please put candy in the drop box in the school lobby by the end of day Friday, November 8.


Original Works flyer

LAST CALL

PTA Original Works: Order by Wednesday, Nov 6

Last week, the PTA Original Works Parent Package were placed inside your child’s Thursday Folders. The package contains your child’s artwork project, a color flyer detailing the available products, a cover letter with pricing information and instructions, and an order form. 

If you decide to purchase, your order will need to be returned to school no later than Wednesday, November 6th. Please review the cover letter in the packet carefully for step-by-step instructions for submitting your order. 

Make Checks payable to: Hunters Woods PTA Place your payment, order form, and artwork back in the bag for safe transport back to school.

Pay online at: https://original-works-online-payment.cheddarup.com

Questions? Contact originalworks@hwpta.org.


Lost and Found Announcement

 

LAST CALL

Don't Forget to Claim Lost And Found Items by November 7

Please stop by the Lost and Found before Thursday, November 7 to claim any of your items. Any items not claimed will be donated after that time.

Anytime during the school day, stop by the main office, and they can show you where the Lost and Found is located.


PTA meeting November 20

Join us for the November 20 PTA Meeting

Join us to get PTA updates and more information on upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities.

We’ll have volunteers available to watch any children who attend.

No time for dinner before? Hot dogs, pizza, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Cash only.

Date: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 6pm- Pre-meeting (food for purchase and socializing)

6:30pm- Meeting start

Location: HWES Library (enter through school front door)

Help us plan ahead- If you plan to bring your children or purchase food, please complete this Google form.

Please note: The book fair will be open after school and in the evening prior to the meeting, so feel free to come early to browse and maybe even buy a book or two.


Book Fair 2024 Updated

 

Book Fair: November 18-22

The Book Fair is coming soon and we need volunteers! If you'd like to help set up, take down, and help the kids shop, please sign up today. Volunteer opportunities start on November 15.

Watch your child's Thursday folder for more information on how they'll shop the book fair. 

Questions? Contact bookfair@hwpta.org

 


Movie Night Flyer- November 2024

Join Us for Movie Night Featuring Luca

Date: Friday, November 22

Time: Doors open at 6pm; Movie starts at 6:15pm

Place: Hunters Woods Gymnasium

No entry fee! Donations welcomed, but not required. Refreshments will be available for cash purchase.

Note that you may bring something to sit on (camp chairs, blankets, pillows, etc.) and your own food and drinks.


Food 4 Thought graphic

Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought is a PTA-sponsored initiative to help students in need with healthy, shelf-stable food for the weekends and school-day snacks.

Volunteer: Help deliver food bags and snacks to classrooms. Sign up here. 

Donate to our Pantry: Check out our Amazon wish list. Donations can be dropped off in the box outside the main office, or Amazon purchases can be shipped directly to the school (choose the Food 4 Thought gift registry address).

Specific pantry items needed include:

  • Gift cards to grocery stores, Costco, or Amazon
  • Shelf-stable white milk (single servings)
  • Tuna and cracker snack packs
  • Vegetarian meal options

Questions? Contact Darcie Oemcke at food4thought@hwpta.org.


Special education workshop series

 

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Fall 2024 Special Education Workshop Series

November 6: Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings

November 20: Dispute Resolution

Meetings will be held on Zoom and will start at 6:30 pm (and last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours).

Register at https://bit.ly/3SZulQr


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