A special thank you to our P.E. teacher Mr. Bryan Gitlewski for organizing the donation of bikes to Q103.1 “Bikes or Bust”, benefiting Toys for Tots and The Salvation Army. Together the amazing Harmony Staff and our PTA we are able to make Christmas a little bright for 9 kids this year.
It’s time for our Harmony Winter Teacher Events! Be on the lookout for the flyer in your child’s Wednesday folder tomorrow. These special events are always very popular and some have limited space. All money goes directly to the host teachers for their classroom budgets!
Elf Party
Thursday, November 30th, 2:20-4:30pm
$20, All grades welcome
Join us in a winter wonderland. Wear pajamas and cozy up by the fire as we decorate sugar cookies, eat popcorn, and laugh hysterically as we watch elf! Hosted by the Fourth Grade Teachers
Moana Art & Movie Night
Friday, December 1st, 5:00-7:30pm
$25 Limited to 30 students, All grades welcome
Calling all Fun-Lovers, Artists, and Moviegoers! Your art teacher is hosting an event just for you. It will be two and a half hours filled with three of your favorite things – art, food, and a movie! Hosted by Mrs. Connell, Art Teacher
5th Grade Lock-In
Friday, December 8th, 2:30-4:30pm
$20, All 5th graders welcome
Join us in Mrs. Tabor, Mr. G, Mrs. Dillard, Mrs. Rose & Mrs. Stump’s classrooms and enjoy electronics, sports, crafts, dancing and snacks! Hosted by the Fifth Grade Teachers
Polar Express Party
Friday, December 8th, 2:30-4:30pm
$20, All 2nd graders welcome
All aboard! Join us for an afternoon on the polar express. We’ll cozy up in our pajamas, decorate cookies, and sip on hot chocolate as we watch The Polar Express.
Hosted by the Second Grade Teachers
Doll Tea Party
Friday, January 19, 2018, 2:20-4:00pm
$15 Limited to 25 students, All grades welcome
Bring your favorite doll for a fun after-school party. The art room will be transformed into a tea house with table cloths, place settings and décor. Hosted by Mrs. Connell, Art Teacher
Search for the Stars
Friday, January 26th, 7:00-9:00pm
$25, All 3rd graders welcome
Join the third grade teachers on a star studded scavenger hunt throughout the halls of Harmony. There’s a special surprise at the end of the mission that you won’t want to miss! Hosted by the Third Grade Teachers
Carnival Night
Friday, February 2, 2018, 2:30-4:30pm
$20, All 2nd graders welcome
Calling all Carnival Goers! Your 2nd Grade Teachers are hosting an event just for you. It will be 2 hours filled with food, games, and fun times with friends. You won’t want to miss the fun… It will be a blast! Hosted by the Second Grade Teachers
Spaces fill up fast, so reserve your spot today! Send cash or checks made out to Harmony PTA in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name, grade and event name. Some events also require a permission slip which you will find below along with individual event flyers.
2nd Grade Carnival Night Teacher Event
2nd Grade Polar Express Teacher Event
Connell Tea Party Teacher Event
Connell Moana Movie Art Night Teacher Event
Contact us with any questions you have concerning these fun teacher events!
We’re looking for a few good dads! Sign up for our PTA Watch Dogs program and help out in carpool or at lunch – or BOTH! There are so many ways this is a win win win win! Your Husky already knows how awesome you are, so come share your awesomeness (and Dad Jokes) with the rest of us!
http://signup.com/go/
November 7, 2017
Attendees: Jessy Maggard, Stuart Ulferts, Ari Willey, Holly Wood, Dani Reich, Deidre Clark, Valenta Hoffman, Amy Sabens, Kendra Wiegand, Jenn Anderson, Sue Hackmiller, Michael Dinga
Welcome/Introductions
Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark
Minutes from last meeting on October 2, 2017 were approved. Stuart moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded, and approved.
Guest Speaker, Michael Dinga
Oldham County Community Scholarships (OCCS)
– OCCS works with sponsors that donate money for high school senior scholarships. Michael gave an overview of their program and thanked the PTA for continuing to sponsor a $500 scholarship each year.
A Message from our Principal, Sue Hackmiller
– Close to hiring a teacher for an additional related arts class for grades 3, 4, and 5
– Enrollment increased a little after fall break; 7 new kids enrolled
– A new husky mascot is being introduced
– 7 habits banners to go outside and at Monday Morning meetings
– Playground addition still on track
President, Jessy Maggard
Review our HES donations
– $4908 from Hustle given
– $957 from Harvest Auctions given
Bikes or Bust
– Opportunity to participate in Bikes or Bust this year was discussed
– Too late to start collecting money for this year
– Stuart moved to approve for PTA to buy 2 bikes to donate to the Bikes or Bust program this year, price to be determined. Motion was seconded and approved.
The Shed Clean Up, Complete
Upcoming Skate Party, Volunteers – coming up next week; will need volunteers for cash box
Online Spirit Wear Shop – everything on inventory currently to be included; purchase online and pick up at skating party
Auctions – New Online Set Up – coming up at Donuts for Santa
– to test out “bidding owl”
Reflections, Review
-19 entries will move on from HES to the district level
Directory, Complete
-went home in last week’s Wednesday folders
-extras are available in the office for $5 for those interested
Membership & Directory, online options for next year -researching options to offer an online ordering system for both of these
Class Holiday Parties, December 15
PTA Discussion -PTA vs PTO, more information to come after Friday’s council meeting
-overall we want to know the pros and cons of both sides
Teacher Events
-these typically start in December
-so far only heard back from related arts that there is an interest, following up to see if other grade levels will be doing them this year
Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood
-Stuart moved to approve the 2017-2018 Harmony PTA Budget 11.4. Motion was seconded and approved.
Committee Reports Red Ribbon Week, Stuart Ulferts – It was easy and fun. Jennifer Johnson is one of 14 female Ky State Troopers (out of 1,400) and I couldn’t pass-up the opportunity to have her visit our school. She looks and acts the part and did a great job. We handed out 675 ribbons in the Cafeteria during two hours of lunch. The children seemed genuinely happy to see her.
Donuts with Santa, Lauren Rhoten presented by Jessy Maggard
-Pre-Sales to start November 16
– We will collect for the Bread of Life food pantry
– Sensory friendly craft room will be set up
-Everything is lined up, and final purchases are being made
-Volunteer sign up will go out next week
-We will have vendors and silent auction again
Playground, Kendra Wiegand
– Bricks for playground to be installed over Thanksgiving
Open Floor Discussion
Announcements/Upcoming Events
Family Fun Night, Skating Party, November 16 from 5-7:30 at Champs
Our next meeting is a board meeting. Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00pm in the HES cafeteria and will be a cookie exchange
Donuts with Santa, December 9 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Next Newsletter – December 13th
Dine to Donate Blaze, December 19
So far we have raised $895.10 for our school by collecting box tops! Keep clipping and send them in all year. And take a moment to sign up at www.boxtops4education.com to enter their sweepstakes. We could win 10,000 bonus box tops!
Do you own a business or do some crafting in your spare time? Looking to make some extra holiday dough? Then join us at our Donuts with Santa Holiday Shop! Our annual Donuts with Santa community event is perfect for getting in the holiday spirit. Families will come to see Santa & Mrs. Claus, do crafts, enjoy donuts and do some holiday shopping.
At this year’s Donuts with Santa we will have our very own Craft/Vendor Fair!
When: Saturday, December 9, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 for a single booth space approximately 10’ x 10′
Please follow the link below for a booth application. Spaces are filled on a first come, first serve basis, so don’t delay!
Executive Board Members
President, Jessy Maggard
VP Programs, Stuart Ulferts
VP Membership, Ari Willey
VP Hustle, Julie Bucalos
Treasurer, Holly Wood
Financial Secretary, Dani Reich
Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark
Welcome/Introductions
Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark
Approval of minutes from October 2, 2017 board meeting
Guest Speaker, Michael Dinga
Oldham County Community Scholarships
A Message from our Principal, Sue Hackmiller
President, Jessy Maggard
Review our HES donations
The Shed Clean Up, Complete
Upcoming Skate Party, Volunteers
Online Spirit Wear Shop
Auctions – New Online Set Up
Reflections, Review
Directory, Complete
Membership & Directory, online options for next year
Class Holiday Parties, December 15
PTA Discussion
Teacher Events
Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood
Committee Reports
Red Ribbon Week, Stuart Ulferts
Donuts with Santa, Lauren Rhoten
Playground, Kendra Wiegand
Open Floor Discussion
Announcements/Upcoming Events
Family Fun Night, Skating Party, November 16 from 5:00-7:30pm at Champs
Our next meeting is a board meeting. Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00pm in the HES cafeteria and will be a cookie exchange
Donuts with Santa, December 9 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Next Newsletter – December 6th
Dine to Donate Blaze, December 19
Have you heard?! You can now order your favorite HES spirit wear items online at our spirit wear & gear store
Items purchased online will be available for pick up at our skating party on Thursday, November 16 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm at Champs. Our next pick up opportunity will be at our Donuts with Santa event on December 9th.
Feel free to contact us with any questions you have.