THIS WEEK AT HP – NOVEMBER 2 TO 6

HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

TUE         Cross Country League Championship Meet @ Shoreline Stadium, 3:30P

WED        Parent Coffee, 9A

               New After School Club Begins:  Builders Club

               Second Season Sports:  Boys Basketball (8^th Grade Only) Turnouts Begin

THU         PTO Spirit Wear Delivery During 6^th and 7^th Grade Lunches

               Second Season Sports:  Girls Volleyball (8^th Grade Only) Turnouts Begin

FRI           7^th and 8^th Grade Bullying Assemblies

                Wall of Fame Plaques Due

                PTO Greenery Sale Forms Due

                Early Dismissal, 12:15P

PARENT INFORMATION

PARENT COFFEE ON WEDNESDAY

All parents and guardians are invited to join us at the Parent Coffee this Wednesday at 9A.  Our guest speaker will be Kirsten Lewis, MYP Coordinator and Spanish Teacher at HPMS.  Our topic is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and the IB Learner Profile.

NEW AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

Starting THIS WEDNESDAY, the Builders Club will be meeting every Wednesday from 3 to 4P in Ms. Perry’s classroom (N204).  Builders Club is a student-led community service organization operating under school regulations.  What makes Builders Club so successful is that it teaches leadership through serving others and offers character and values development.  Students are asked to attend as many meetings as possible.  Community service opportunities will be discussed and brainstormed by the students during the meetings.  Kiwanis International supports our local club and provides programs, literature, and opportunities to relate to teenagers from countries all around the world.  http://www.buildersclub.org/builders/about/ 

PTO SPIRIT WEAR

PTO Spirit Wear ordered earlier this fall will be distributed again during lunches on Thursday.  Those students that have not picked up their orders should stop by the table outside Student Services during their lunch.

7^th and 8^th GRADE BULLYING ASSEMBLIES

7^th and 8^th graders will participate in two separate assemblies presented by the HP Counselors on Friday to discuss bullying and harassment.  The topic of cyber bullying will also be covered.

VETERAN’S DAY:  A WALK TO REMEMBER

Completed forms to hang on our “A Walk to Remember” Memorial Wall in the Great Hall for those relatives and friends that have served or are currently serving in the Armed Services are due THIS FRIDAY.  Please encourage your students to fill out and return before our Veteran’s Day Assembly on November 10^th.  Forms completed by 6^th and 7^th students will be saved and hung again the next year.  For a copy of the form go to: http://schools.mukilteo.wednet.edu/hp/pages/PDFforms/VeteransDayWall2009.pdf

PTO GREENERY SALE

The 17^th Annual HPMS PTO Greenery Sale order forms are due THIS FRIDAY.  You can link to a copy of the form on the HP website:  http://schools.mukilteo.wednet.edu/hp/pages/PDFforms/PoinsettiaWreathOrderform2009.pdf

Poinsettias, wreaths, garlands and centerpieces are available.  All orders are prepaid and must be turned in at the PTO Box in the Main Office.  They will be distributed on Monday, November 23^rd between 3:30 and 6:30P.

COMMUNITY AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Columbia Elementary PTA has a C&S opportunity THIS THURSDAY.  During the PTA meeting being held at 4P in the Columbia Library, several students are needed to watch children in the child care room.  The meeting will run until about 5:15P.  If your son/daughter is interested, please contact Marla Gregory at marlagregory@comcast.net.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

PTO VOLUNTEERS – ASSIST WITH UGANDA DRIVE

A Wishing Well will be in the Commons during the Uganda Drive.  PTO is seeking volunteers to sit with the Wishing Well during lunches and count the money for grade level competitions between lunches.  Volunteers are needed for the following days - the shift is from 10:15A to 1:15P:  November 19^th, 20^th and 23^rd.  Working in pairs makes the time go faster – so grab a friend.  If you can help out, please contact Shannon McCarty at dsn.mccarty@gte.net

ALL SCHOOL PARTY

Our first All School Party is Thursday, November 19^th.  I need parent volunteers to give out wrist bands during the lunches and set up, supervise, sell pizza and pop during the event and a quick cleanup.  Here’s what I need:

Lunch Shifts - 6 parents each shift

10:20A to 11:10A

11:20A to 12:10P

12:20P to 1:10P

After School Party – 12 parents

2:45P to 4:45P

ARTS CALENDAR

MUSIC BOOSTERS

NOV 21 (SAT)        HP Music Boosters Dinner and Auction – JUST THREE WEEKS AWAY!!!

For more information visit the Music Boosters Website: http://www.hpmusicboosters.com/

SPORTS CALENDAR

CROSS COUNTRY

TUE     League Championship Meet @ Shoreline Stadium, 3:30P

Second Season Sports begin this week!  Both Basketball and Volleyball are cut sports.  Only 8^th graders may turn out for these two sports due to budget cuts.  Athletic packets must be completed and turned in prior to turning out.

BOYS BASKETBALL

WED    Boys Basketball Turn Out Begins – 3 to 5P

Additional turn out days are November 9^th, 12^th, and 16^th.  Cuts will be made after practice the 16^th.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

THU     Girls Volleyball Turn Out Begins – 3 to 5P

Additional turn out days are November 10^th, 13^th, and 17^th.  Cuts will be made after practice the 17^th. 

From November 18^th to 30^th, volleyball practices will be from 3 to 5P and basketball practices will be from 3 to 6P.  There will be NO practice after school on November 19^th (All School Party) or the half day, November 25^th (day before Thanksgiving).  Both coaches will hand out calendars to the athletes on the first day of practice.

ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS

All Activities and Clubs run between 3 and 4P unless otherwise noted

TUE     Intramurals, Gym

WED    Scrapbook Club, N211

           Builders Club, N204

THU     Intramurals, Gym