Hixson Middle PTO Weekly Newsletter
January 20, 2023
A message from PTO Co-Presidents...
Fellow Hixson Parents,
There is much in store for Hixson students and families in the coming weeks, so please read on to learn more:
PUZZLES, PIZZA AND POP! - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2023 (NEW TIME, 1-3 PM)
Save the date for this family friendly event that's taking place in the afternoon of Super Bowl Sunday! Put your puzzle skills to the test and register a team of up to 5 people (kids are welcome) to be the first team to put together a 300-piece puzzle, finish 2 pizzas and 2 bottles of Pop! $75 per team! Space is limited. Click here to register: https://hixsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/7425
PTO FUNDS ARE HARD AT WORK - YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED!
Due to the generosity of some Hixson families who made donations to the Annual Fund, the PTO was able to award 6 Mini-Grants to Hixson teachers for classroom support this fall, including:
Ms. Nazemi - books purchased for 1st year students in French
Ms. Kanallakan - calculators purchased for students in 7th grade math
Mr. Hayes - supplies purchased for the Sustainability class including a bat box and additional seating in courtyard for class discussions
Mr. McGinnis - funds will be used to defray cost of 7th grade field trip to Junior Achievement
Ms. Mangrich - classroom book sets purchased for all four 6th grade Social Studies to support Immigrant Drawing Project
- Mr. Rachal - replacement part for 3D printer was purchased to support all students taking Digital Media & Technology
These Mini-Grants were made possible by Annual Fund Donations from Hixson Families - THANK YOU!!
Our next round of Mini-Grant applications have gone to teachers today and we are looking for another $3,000 to support these vital initiatives. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us to fund this program. You can make your gift today through Paypal and all gifts are tax-deductible!
STUDENT SOCIAL EVENTS ARE COMING - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Save the date for some fun new social events, one for each grade-level. Did your student enjoy our December Socials (6th Grade @ Rockin' Jump, 7th Grade Bowling & 8th Grade Dance Party)? Then you won't want to miss out on these fun events either! Be sure to kick off President's Weekend with Fun! More details coming soon!
NEW DATE FOR MARCH PTO MEETING - THURSDAY, MARCH 2
We have had to change the date of the March PTO meeting from March 9 to March 2 as there was a scheduling conflict. Please update your calendars to reflect this change.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED
We are kicking off a new spring fundraiser dedicated to helping reduce the cost of student activities! But we need your help to make it happen! Our plan is to create our very own "coupon book"! Do you know a business that would be willing to contribute a coupon? Someone who would sponsor our printing? Would you be willing to make a few phone calls? If so, please either send us a message or comment below...We want to make this work to help all our Junior Statesmen! If interested, please reach out to Kelly Dunsford at kellydunsford1@hotmail.com.
DINING OUT FOR HIXSON
Give back while dining out! Our next Give Back Night is scheduled for:
- Tuesday, January 24 at Chipotle (Hanley Rd. Location only) - 33% back to Hixson PTO
- Wednesday, February 22 at Jet's in Old Webster - 20% back to Hixson PTO
- Tuesday, March 7 at The Parkmoor - 11 AM- 8 PM - 20% back to Hixson PTO
8TH GRADE FORTNIGHTLY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If your student is participating in Fortnightly, there are still SEVERAL chaperone slots that need to be filled for the final dinner/dance at the MAC in March. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4eaeaa2ca4f85-fortnightly#/
If you have any questions about the PTO or ways to make our school even better, please reach out to the PTO Board at HixsonMiddlePTO@gmail.com.
This is OUR PTO - let's make it GREAT!
Sincerely,
Sarah Middendorf & Steph Slonka
Co-Presidents, Hixson PTO
Mark Your Calendars
- Tuesday, Jan. 24 | Chipotle Give Back Night
- Sunday, Feb. 12 | 1-3 PM | Puzzles, Pizza & Pop (Shrewsbury City Center - NEW TIME)
- Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-7 PM | PTO Meeting (Library & Zoom)
- Wednesday, Feb. 22 | Jet's Pizza Give Back Night
- Thursday, Mar. 2 | 6-7 PM | PTO MEETING (Library & Zoom) - NEW DATE!!!
- Tuesday, Mar. 7 | 11 AM-8 PM | The Parkmoor Give Back Night
About Us
Email: hixsonmiddlepto@gmail.com
Website: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Hixson
Location: 630 South Elm Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Phone: 314.963.6450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HixsonPTO