Parent Teacher Organization

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Harvest Hoopla - Saturday, November 1st

On Saturday, November 1st, from 5:30 - 7:30, the PTO will be holding our 3rd annual Harvest Hoopla. The cost is $3 per child with a family cap of $5. Included in the price is a free raffle ticket that allows the children to either play the Harvest Games (for the younger children) or one entry into the "Haunted" Hallway. Constumes are allowed to be worn, but we request no masks, and that the costumes are age appropriate. This event is considered by many the best of the year. There will be music, dancing, free raffles, DJ games and so much more. Here's just some of the things going on!!!

Free Raffles: There will be raffles throughout the evening. Prizes will include Hill-Roberts spirit items, games and more. Each child will receive one ticket, that can be used for either the Harvest Games area (for the younger children) or the "Hanuted" Hallway (for the older children). This ticket, once used, will be put in for the free raffle drawings. Extra tickets can be purchased at the door. Extra tickets can also be acquired by either bringing a plate of individually wrapped items for the bake sale (please no nut tree products, and ingredient list must be provided) or for each canned good brought in for the November food drive (Thanksgiving canned food items prefered).

Harvest Games: Various Harvest themed games, including ping-pong ball toss, ring toss, and more. Depending on how the children do at each of the three games extra free raffle tickets can be earned.

The "Haunted" Hallway: This area is new this year and is being promoted for the older children. We recommend that parents take a walk through beforehand to ensure that this area is appropriate for your child. Also, understanding that some of the younger children will want to brave the Hallway, we request that they be accompanied by an adult. A guide will bring you on a tour through the mansion of the mad scientist. Along the way you will meet his sister and her friends, the old crones. The hallway has been designed to be visually and aurally entertaining, while slightly errie with startling effects. Please note that strobe lights will be used within the hallway. Extra tickets will be available for $1.

Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest: The PTO will be sponsoring a pumpkin carving/decorating contest at the Hoopla. This is an adult/child team-up event. Carve or decorate your pumpkin (any size) at home and bring it to the Harvest Hoopla. Your submission will be displayed and judged with a winner for each category (silliest, most original & most school spirit). Candles will not be permitted, so if you wish to light your pumpkin please provide a flashlight or glow stick. Submissions will be taken home after the event.

Pizza/Bake Sale: There will be a bake sale during the Harvest Hoopla. As previously mentioned, any student who brings in a plate of individually wrapped (no nut tree product) bakes goods, with ingredient list provided, will earn extra free raffle tickets. In addition to the bake sale, there will be pizza and beverages available for purchase.

Apparel: The apparel table will be open at the Hoopla. We ran out of many items at our last events, but our stock has been newly replenished. Remember, Fridays are spirit days, and there's no better way to show your spirit than to wear an official Hill-Roberts Husky T-Shirt, Sweatshirt or ballcap. Go Huskies!!!

SEE YOU SATURDAY!!!!!

BACK TO SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL!!! - September 2nd

On the day before the first day of the new school year the Hill-Roberts PTO continued our tradition of welcoming the staff and families back by sponsoring the third annual Back to School Ice Cream Family Social.

This great event was the idea of event chair, Lisa Stors, and was presented to Mr. Joseph back in 2006. He quickly bought into the event understanding that it would provide a first opportunity for the parents and students to meet their teachers, as well as the other school staff.

Each year we have been very lucky to have perfect weather, and this year was no exception. The turnout was once again great, with more than half of the school's families coming out to enjoy the music, games, popcorn, and of course, ice cream.

In year's past we invited the local Radio Disney party patrol to provide the music and games, but this year we decided on trying something new. The PTO used the same funds to purchase our very own DJ equipment, which will now be used for all of our events. Thank you to all of the volunteers and school staff that helped make this an event to remember, and a special thanks to the Ice Cream Social Committee members and Lisa Stors, the event chair!

WELCOME BACK

On behalf of the Hill-Roberts Elementary PTO I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all parents, guardians, students and staff back for the 2008-2009 school year. For those new to Hill-Roberts, the Parent-Teacher Organization is a non-profit group consisting of ALL parents and guardians of children attending Hill-Roberts, as well as each member of the professional staff.

Our mission is to promote open communication and understanding between the parents and staff, and we are dedicated to enhancing and maximizing the education of every child while aiding them in achieving their highest potential.

We hold our meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the school library, at which we discuss events, fundraisers and enrichments for the upcoming school year. We encourage everyone to become involved in any way that you can. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

Remember, it is never too late to get involved!

Jim Stors

PTO President