Husky Howl Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 2 November 2017

Presidents’ Corner Hello HGS!

It’s been a wonderful couple of months, filled with excitement and endless learning

opportunities for our children. We thank all of you who have joined PTA and supported all of

the students at HGS through your membership dollars. We also thank all of the parent/family volunteers who

continue to donate their time and energy to the numerous events/committees we have.

We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a peaceful Holiday season to come. HGS PTA is

thankful for many things…amazing and motivated administrators, teachers and staff, incredible parents and

family members, and of course our HGS students, who are the real reason we all do the things we do.

We hope you enjoy this issue of the Husky Howl, and use it to catch up on all of the PTA

happenings at our school.

Yours truly,

Kathryn & Michela

Important Dates

November 17th: PTA Family Square Dance December 7th: HGS Christmas Concert

November 22nd: Early Dismissal 2:45 pm December 12th, 13th and 14th:

PTA Book Fair

November 23rd& 24th:

HGS – No School December 19th: PTA Meeting (Holiday Party)

November 28th: PTA Picture Retake Day December 22nd: Early Dismissal 11:30 am

December 5th and 6th:

PTA Holiday Boutique December 25th to January 1st:

No School

HGS Happenings

STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) Our Arts and Education committee brought in this state-of-the-art hands-on children's museum which focused on STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, art and math). There were many interactive workstations suitable for all ages.

The students were engaged in various subject matters such as gravity, geometry, energy and so much more.

Coming soon……. “Light the way to Reading”

PARP 2018 Olympic Games 1/29 - 2/9

Opening Ceremonies – January 26th

Closing Ceremonies – February 16th

PTA Family BBQ & Square Dance

Dust off your cowboy hats and put on your dancing boots – November 17th is our Family BBQ & Square Dance. Those who RSVP for dinner will be treated to some flinger-licking food catered by Famous Dave’s in the HGS cafeteria. After dinner, guests will make their way over to the Gym and join the Pat Cannon Foot & Fiddle Dance Company – do-si-do, kick up your heels & square dance!!

PTA Holiday Boutique Students are invited to shop, with the help of our PTA volunteers as well as their Buddies, at our Holiday Boutique. The boutique will be open throughout the school day on December 5th and 6th. The children will be able to shop unique gifts for family members and friends. Information will be sent home in your child’s Friday folder closer to the date.

HGS Holiday Concert

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. The HGS Band, Chorus, Orchestra and Jazz Band will be performing their annual Holiday Concert on December 7th at 7 pm. The event will take place in the Gym. The music teachers and students have been working very hard preparing for their big night for weeks!! We kindly ask that all concert attendees remain until the end of the program to show our support.

PTA Book Fair Students will visit the PTA Book Fair between December 12th and December 14th. This is a great opportunity for students to purchase a book to read over the winter recess. This is also a perfect time to check out the Teacher Wish Lists and purchase a new book to add to the classroom libraries!!

Winter Plant Sale

Getting ready to decorate for the Holiday Season? Don’t forget to order your poinsettias and wreaths from the HGS Holiday Plant Sale. Forms will be coming home in the Friday Folders. All orders will be due back on November 29th. You can pick up your plants on Wednesday, December 3rd from 3 pm until 4:30 pm. Please Note – Pick Up will NOT be at HGS this year. You will need to go to the Canese Residence, 23 Kingston Street.

Total

Fundraised:

$480.00

Fundraising Updates

Fall Plant Sale

Thank you to everyone who ordered mums during our Fall Plant Sale. A

special thank you to Karen D. and Angela M. for organizing the event and

making personal deliveries.

Miss Chocolate Spirit Wear

Thank you to Shan N. for

managing the sale. Orders for the

Miss Chocolate Fundraiser will be

available for pickup on Monday,

Nov. 27th at 3 pm in the GYM.

Total Fundraised= $2,766.90

Thank you to Lily C. for managing

this year’s spirit wear sales. Orders

should be delivered the week of

Dec. 4th and sent home with each

student.

Total Fundraised = TBD

Adult Paint Night

Thank you to our PTA Chairperson, Tracy O., for hosting another great

Paint Night!! Thank you to all who supported PTA and attended the event.

Total

Fundraised:

$184.00

Ms. Kerri Rudd (PE Teacher)

1. What’s your favorite food? Buffalo Chicken Wings 2. What’s your favorite color? Blue 3. Do you have any hobbies? I love to go for runs, watch the NY Mets, coaching and playing field hockey, reading new books, and traveling to new and exciting places as much as I can! 4. Do you have pets? I have a dog and her name is Kara 5. What’s your favorite movie? A League of their Own 6. What’s your favorite book? Matilda by Roald Dahl 7. Who is your role model? My mom. She taught me to always work hard & love what I do 8. What’s your secret talent? I can juggle 9. Do you have a favorite Quote or Saying? “Never give up on your dreams” 10. What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt? Police officer 11. Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Hong Kong 12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? I want to go visit Bali for the beaches, volcanos, and elephants!

Mrs. Louise O’Connor (Class Parent Chairperson)

1. What’s your favorite food? Pizza 2. What’s your favorite color? Black 3. Do you have any hobbies? Soccer 4. Do you have pets? a bird named Burrito 5. What’s your favorite movie? too many to list 6. What’s your favorite book? Harry Potter Series – Love them! 7. Who is your role model? My parents – they rock the casbah! 8. Do you have a favorite Quote or Saying? “You give a little, you get a lot” 9. Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Cayman Islands 10. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Italy

Wishing Teachers, Faculty, Parents, Students and all those who contribute to our HGS PTA,

a wonderful holiday season!! See everyone in 2018!!

This month’s Teacher Spotlight is shining on Ms. Rudd!! Our health and fitness

specialist has been busy creating the Halloween obstacle course, teaching our

children how to do-si-do and lots more!! Let’s get to know her a little better.

This month’s Volunteer Spotlight is shining on past president, past vice president,

multiple past event chair and present Class Parent Chairperson, Louise O’Connor.

She’s done it all and is always willing to lend a helping hand!!