THIS WEEK AT HP – OCTOBER 12 TO 16

HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

ALL WEEK    School Bus Rider Counts

TUE            Photo Retakes

                  Music Boosters Meeting, 7P

WED           Fundraiser Awards:  Extreme Games, 10:15A to 12:15P

                  Early Dismissal, 12:15P

FRI             Wear Spirit T-Shirts

                  Mid-Trimester

PARENT INFORMATION

SCHOOL BUS COUNT WEEK

Our district will count students who ride the bus to school for the State of Washington this week.  Transportation revenue for our district is determined solely on the data collected.  Students will be counted each morning.  If your child rides the bus to school, it is very important they ride during this time!!!

STUDENT PHOTOS

Photos retakes will be taken Tuesday.  Any student having their photo retaken needs to return their original photo packet to the photographers.  Any students absent on the original photo day should be photographed on retake day.  Packages maybe purchased on retake day.  Forms are available in Student Services or the Main Office.

COMMUNITY AND SERVICE OPPPORTUNITY

Students can join Ms. Perry for an hour of spirit and receive Community and Service credit!  Come and see what she has up her sleeve for this seasons athletes!  Come to Ms. Perry’s room (N204) this Thursday from 3 to 4P.

FROM THE MUKILTEO LIBRARY

October is Teen Read Month and the Mukilteo Library is celebrating the national theme of “Read Beyond Reality” with a Liar’s Party and a visit from a palm reader!  Teens and adults are invited to meet author Justine Larbalestier at our Liar’s Party to celebrate her new book Liar, a psychological thriller narrated by a compulsive liar. Dress up as someone else and be prepared to tell your best whoppers!  Mocktails and finger foods will be served. Books will be available for purchase and autographing by the author. The party begins at 4P on Monday, October 19^th.

Sheila Lyon, the Diva of Divination, will visit the library on Thursday, October 22^nd at 4P. Teens and adults can learn the basics of palm reading and numerology from one of America’s foremost fortune tellers. This program is supported by the Friends of the Mukilteo Library.

FROM THE HP MUSIC BOOSTERS

Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming Harbour Pointe Music Boosters Auction on Saturday, November 21^st.  Ticket cost is $42.50 per person.  Our annual auction is our sole fundraiser that supports all music programs - Choir, Orchestra and Band.  A copy of the form can be printed by going to: http://www.hpmusicboosters.com/auction/HPMB2009AuctionTickt%20OrderForm.pdf

8^th GRADE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE WASHINGTON D.C. AND NYC

From Mrs. Riccardo:  The meeting for the non-school sponsored trip to Washington DC and New York City this spring will be held on October 20^th at 7P in Room W210.  If you need more information now, feel free to contact Mrs. Riccardo at Ext. 5472.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FUNDRAISER REWARDS:  Extreme Games Day

Nearly half the student body is participating.  If you can help – please email me!!!

October 14 – THIS WEDNESDAY!!         

9:45A to 12:15P    Setup and work the Extreme Games    

ARTS CALENDAR

MUSIC BOOSTERS

TUE                      Music Boosters Meeting, 7P  Choir/Orchestra Room

NOV 21 (SAT)        HP Music Boosters Dinner and Auction

SPORTS CALENDAR

SOFTBALL

MON    HP @ Einstein, 3:45P

WED    HP @ Meadowdale MS, 3:45P

FOOTBALL

WED     Explorer @ HP, 3:45P

CROSS COUNTRY

THU     Kellogg and HP @ Brier Terrace,3:45P

ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS

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

TUE     Intramurals, Gym

THU     Intramurals, Gym

Scrapbook Club:  No meeting this week due to Early Dismissal

NJHS:  Letters have been mailed and all applications need to be turned in to either Mrs. DeKlyen or Mrs. Riccardo.  First meeting is Thursday, October 22^nd from 3 to 5P in the Commons.