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posted 05/10/2012
The Hurlbutt Scoop
Hurlbutt Elementary School PTO Newsletter
Thursday, May 10, 2012
CALENDAR SNAPSHOT
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May 9th – 11th
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EARLY DISMISSAL – Grades K-8 P/T Conferences
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May 12th
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Deadline to order discount MDF tickets and bracelets
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May 18th
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EARLY DISMISSAL – Professional Development Day
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May 26th - May 28th
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Memorial Day Fair
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May 28th
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NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
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May 30th
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HES PTO Joint Board Luncheon
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SCHOOL & PTO NEWS
A MESSAGE FROM DANA LINTELL, HURLBUTT PTO PRESIDENT
Wow, what a day Tuesday, May 8th was for the Hurlbutt Elementary School Staff. The day began with coffee and muffins for our bus drivers in the bus garage. Then flowers were brought to school by excited children coming off the buses and from the drop off line. Parents worked very hard and creatively to arrange over 150 floral bouquets which were all hand delivered before 10AM. There were PTO volunteers who were busy setting up the Teachers Lounge for a beautiful lunch buffet for the HES Staff. And at the same time, over 400 telegrams were delivered and parents worked hard at lunchroom and recess duty. WHOOO!!!
First and foremost, I would like to thank our amazing Staff Appreciation Chairs, Lisa Zhang and Debbie Sollinger. What an incredible job they did! From arranging the volunteers, the food donations, purchasing the food, setting up the vases with hand written name tags and stations, purchasing buckets, shears and so much more - THANK YOU! Thank you to our donations from Peter’s Market and Fresh Market. And also a special thank you to Cathy Greene for organizing the telegrams and to all the parent volunteers - it takes a village and you are the Hurlbutt village.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS, for our Hurlbutt Outdoor Learning Garden Building Weekend
When: May 19th and 20th, 10AM - 5PM
Where: Behind the Learning Resource Center at Hurlbutt - Park at behind the Public Library and you will see the garden area between the two wings of the school.
What: If you have any of the following - bring a pair of garden gloves, a shovel, garden rake, wheelbarrow or hand trowel or just bring yourself!
We will be placing raised beds inside the garden, filling them with organic soil, laying stone for a walkway and planting the beds with seeds and seedlings.
Beverages and snacks will be provided throughout the day. This is fun for the entire family so come for an hour or two or come for the day and join in this unique project that will become part of our school and our community history.
On a personal note, I know many of you are feeling great sadness in the loss of Adam Wysota, who was well-known in the community as a great father, husband, coach and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are all with the Wysota family.
Wishing all you fabulous mothers - a Happy Mother's Day!!
Regards,
Dana Lintell
HES PTO President 2011-12
COME HELP BUILD AND PLANT THE HURLBUTT HONEYBEE GARDEN
(NO GARDENING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!)
When: May 19th and 20th, 10AM - 5PM
Where: Behind the Learning Resource Center at Hurlbutt - Park at behind the Public Library and you will see the garden area between the two wings of the school.
What: If you have any of the following - bring a pair of garden gloves, a shovel, garden rake, wheelbarrow or hand trowel or just bring yourself!
We will be placing raised beds inside the garden, filling them with organic soil, laying stone for a walkway and planting the beds with seeds and seedlings.
Beverages and snacks will be provided throughout the day. This is fun for the entire family so come for an hour or two or come for the day and join in this unique project that will become part of our school and our community history.
Please reply to
so that we can get an idea of how many people will be helping and on what days.
Please share this invitation with friends, family and community groups.
Thank you all for making Staff Appreciation Day a success!
In my former life I studied social work, specifically community organization - yesterday reminded me why. There is something so wonderful and so powerful about being a part of a community that comes together to realize a shared goal. We wanted to show our staff how much we value them and the work they do all year long - and we did.
I'm so glad I got to be a part of this team and I'm looking forward to more great things in our community.
Thanks again,
Staff Appreciation Chairs
Debbie Sollinger & Lisa Zhang
MEMORIAL DAY FAIR NEWS!
Fair Dates & Hours:
May 26 - 12:00pm to 9:00pm
May 27 - 12:00pm to 9:00pm
May 28 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Hurlbutt Elementary School, Weston CT
TICKETS AND SHIRTS
T-Shirt sales - Thank you to all who ordered early! We still have limited quantities/sizes/colors available - please order ASAP to ensure your child gets the style/color he/she would like. Bracelets and ticket sheets - May 12th is the last day to order at a discount!! Price increase of $5 after 5/12. Click here to order online today!
FAIR VOLUNTEERS
The Memorial Day Fair is our top fundraiser and we can’t do it without your help! We need volunteers to staff various booths throughout the weekend. Click here for more information and to sign up online!
BAKE SALE VOLUNTEERS
Calling all bakers, calling all bakers....we need your help! If you would like to volunteer to bake for the Memorial Day Fair Bake Sale please click here for details and complete the online form.
Please click on the links above to place your orders and volunteer.
FUNDRAISING MARKETPLACE
The Hurlbutt Elementary School PTO is dedicated to doing its very best to work with local businesses, community members, friends, and family of students, to organize and create opportunities for fundraising efforts to ensure our kids get the very best they need for their education.
Click here to check out our Fundraising Marketplace for a few “no-cost” programs in which you can help raise funds at HES for 2011-2012. Thank you again in advance for your participation and support.
BOX TOPS CLIPPING CONTEST
Congratulations to our winners!
Isabelle Cammanrata is our winning student with 218 Box Tops! She can invite up to 4 friends to join her for lunch and recess! Mrs. Gilleylen is our winning teacher - enjoy that mani/pedi! Her class also wins a lesson in Chinese Art by our very own Grace Brennan! Thank you to all the clippers! Your clipping is helping us to reach our goal this year of $1,500 from Box Tops!
HURLBUTT TO HOST BUS RIDES FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS
All kindergarten students entering Hurlbutt in August 2012 are invited to take a short school bus ride and visit the school.
Children attending Community Nursery School, Emmanuel Nursery School, Norfield Nursery School, St. Francis of Assisi Nursery School, Temple Israel Early Childhood Center and Westport/Weston Cooperative Nursery School are already scheduled for visits during their regular school hours on either May 14th, 17th or 18th.
Children who do not attend one of the above pre-schools will also have an opportunity to visit Hurlbutt. Students whose last name begins with the letters A-M, will visit on May 14th at 10:30AM. Children and parents will meet in the Art Room at Hurlbutt. At that time, your children will be checked-in so that they can have a short tour then board the bus for their bus ride. The children will be chaperoned by Suzanne Arnone, School Counselor, while parents remain at Hurlbutt. Students whose last names begin with the letters N-Z will visit on May 18th at 10:30AM, and meet in the Art Room to be checked-in for their visit.
ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLINE - INCOMING 2012-2013 WIS 3RD GRADE PARENTS
Our popular school supply online ordering is back! All incoming 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students have the option to place an order online for their school supplies. The supplies will be delivered to your child’s classroom ready to use on the first day of school.
Click here to place your order. You may also go directly to www.epipacks.com, enter school ID# WES263 to place your order. Deadline for all orders is June 8th.
Please note the following when placing your order:
1) There is an offer for a FREE one year subscription with your purchase of a supply kit. If you choose not to receive the free subscription you will be eligible for a $6.13 rebate (one per family). You MUST uncheck the free subscription offer in order to receive the rebate. Please make sure you read the instructions carefully when you’re on the free subscription offer screen. You may either choose the free subscription or the rebate, not both.
2) Please write N/A in Teacher Name field.
Feel free to contact me at
with any questions. Click here to download a copy of the school supply list.
Roberta ReCouper – WIS PTO Vice President
NURTITION NEWS
Click here to read the May 2012 Nutrition News by Jill Patterson, Resident Dietitian , Chartwells School Dining Services.
SOCIAL MEDIA/FACEBOOK
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AROUND TOWN
WESTON YOUTH SERVICES – SPRING PROGRAMS & SUMMER CAMP
Weston Youth Services is pleased to offer a variety of summer camp programs for students entering Grades 1-6 this summer!
From our very popular Creative Arts/Enrichment camp to science, drumming, cooking, dance, model building and more, please visit our website for program description, dates, and costs at www.westonyouthservices.org. Online registration is easy!
For further information or questions, contact Charlene Monn at 203-222-2586 or email
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PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM
Online registration for Parks and Recreation programs can be found by clicking here. Program information is now on their website.
WESTON YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER
Weston football & cheer registration will remain open through the remainder of the school year and during the summer. Click here for more information or go to www.trojansfootball.org.
WESTON TROJANS FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC
Weston High School Stadium, June 13 and 14, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Current Grades K – 3, FEE: $60. Click here for more information and to register.
FREE SWAP & SHOP EXCHANGE PAGE
For Sale, For Free and Wanted Items for Sale. Have something to sell or giveaway but can't deal with Craigs List or Ebay? Click here to view, click here to advertise for free.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY 5K ROAD RACE & WALK
Join us for this year's 19th Annual Memorial Day 5K Road Race & Walk on Saturday, May 26th at 8:30 AM. This time-honored Weston tradition attracts runners, joggers and walkers of all levels to challenge themselves on our USATF-certified course through one of our most scenic residential and historic districts. The race features electronic chip timing, mile splits and water stations manned by high school volunteers. In addition, the first 500 participants receive commemorative T-shirts designed by WHS Senior Brian Lamy. To register, please visit www.hotfeats.com/weston5k or find us on Facebook!
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