The Howler
Harrington Elementary - January 19th, 2017
TONIGHT!! Kidz Science Safari
January 19th, from 6:00-8:00pm.
The Science Safari consists of 12 interactive STEAM exhibits that the students are allowed to freely explore and learn through true hands-on immersion. It will be a fun and educational night! Don't miss out this great event!! See you tonight!
For more information please click on the image.
2016-2017 Yearbook Sales
Pre-orders for the 2016-17 school year are open! The current cost is $20 until 2/20/17 ($25 after). All orders are online through the Harrington yearbook website. Log in or create a new log in at http://community.pictavo.com. You will also have the option to design and purchase a Shout-Out (or Recognition Ad) to be included in the yearbook. If you have high quality images you can submit them also!
Volunteer of The Month
This month we would like to extend our sincere
gratitude and appreciation to Mrs. Barbara Sherman for all of the hard work and dedication she has provided at Harrington!
THANK YOU Mrs. Barbara Sherman!! We truly appreciate your effort and time invested!
Please click on the image above to know more about Mrs. Sherman!
Please take a look at the video below so you can see how the Portable Hands-On Science Museum works! It will be an experience that the students will never forget! See you soon!
Parents Night Out (PNO)
Coming Up Soon!
Friday, February 10th, from 6:30 to 10:30 PM
Students will be supervised by school staff and there will be pizza, movies, games, friends and lots of FUN!
Pricing is $25.00 for 1 student, $40.00 for 2 students and $50.00 for 3 students. Limited registration is available right now at harringtonpta.net. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Feb 8th or until it is full.
No Walk-ins will be accepted.
Please note: Parent's Night Out is only open to current Harrington students.
Parent Resources
Guidelines for Manners to Teach Kids
I’ve been a mom for more than 15 years now and I still don’t even have it close to figured out. While there is a lot of debate on how to parent, I think it’s good to talk about guidelines and expectations. Today I want to talk about manners....Keep reading:
http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/guidelines-for-manners-to-teach-kids/
Volunteers are Always Needed!
Science Night volunteers are needed for various tasks, including event set up and clean up.
Box Tops
We have to send our Box Tops in by the end of February to get the money this school year. PLEASE consider sending any you have in as soon as possible so Harrington will get a check in May! Remember, in order get paid for Box Tops, they must have both a complete & valid date and a complete product code. Your PTA received a $608.00 check for our most recent submittals, they add up quickly! Thank you for supporting your PTA.
Cold and Flu Season
Parents and students can help reduce the impact of the cold and flu season by following these simple tips:
- Get a flu shot!
- Keep your children at home for fever of 100° or more for 24 hours without fever reducing medication.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds or more. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand rub/gel.
- Cough and/or sneeze into a tissue or your upper sleeve, not into your hand.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Additional information and resources can be found:
-http://www.pisd.edu/parents/health/diseases.shtml#ManagingtheFlu
The following link provides information for locating flu vaccine providers:
Harrington Silent Auction
- Coming Up -
Planning is underway for the Harrington Silent Auction that starts in March 2017, which is our most significant fundraiser for the Spring. Proceeds enable PTA to provide special programs, field trips, equipment and supplies for our children. Should your family (or family business) have a contribution for the silent auction, please contact Devyn Howell at leftcf8@msn.com or Sally Pylant (waysandmeans@harringtonpta.net). Your family (or family business) will be acknowledged in the school newsletter and on our PTA web-site! You are welcome to include flyers or other promotional pieces to be shared online with your donation.
We appreciate your donations and look forward to an amazing Spring fundraiser to support our children at Harrington!
- Counselor's Corner -
Back by Popular Demand - Parent Workshop Series!
Dear Parents, the following workshops are now being offered to those who need it:
Building Bright Futures – Parenting & Understanding the Child with ADHD and ADD
Parenting the Strong Willed Child
Please see the attached flyers for more information!
Harrington PTA
Website: harringtonpta.net
Location: 1540 Baffin Bay Drive, Plano, TX
Phone: (469) 752-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarringtonPTA
Twitter: @harrington_pta