The Howler
Harrington Elementary - February 16th, 2017
The Harrington Staff is so proud to announce that our very own 5th grade science teacher, Mr. Griffin, has been promoted to a district level position as the director of 5th grade camp and director of the Outdoor Learning Center. Mr. Griffin will have opportunities to develop new curriculum for the camp experience for 5th graders across Plano ISD. He begins his new position after this school year closes on June 2.
We will miss "Mr. Keith" very much! Many of our former students remember him as the PASAR site director at Harrington while he completed his BA from UTD. He has been an essential ingredient to our PTA's successful programs for the students for years. We will never forget your ability to grab yet another costume from your collection in order to bring the curriculum to life! 5th graders and staff will especially look forward to camp each year to reconnect with you.
Harrington PTA Won the Welcome Back Award! Congratulations!!
Way to go! Your PTA has earned the Welcome Back Award!
In the words of Richard G. Scott, “When you determine you are going to succeed, you will find a way”. In the first month of 2017, your PTA has proven to carry on the words of Richard G. Scott by recruiting at least 10 new members to your PTA. With the support of your PTA, your new members will learn to commit themselves to their school, empower themselves as caring adults, and will be better informed about Texas PTA legislative priorities.
Just as a reminder, I would like to invite you to Texas PTA Rally Day, Monday, February 27! By attending Rally Day, your community’s voice will be heard and will influence the future of our children. Take a moment to review the Texas PTA Legislative Priorities. Some in your community may not know about our advocacy efforts. Share the information and ask them to add their voice, by joining your PTA. #EveryMemberCounts when we work to make every child’s potential a reality at the Capitol.
The Share the Love Award and many more awards are well within your reach. The next award deadline is February 28th. A PTA must submit membership roster and dues for at least 14 new members to our mailing address. Visit http://www.txpta.org/local-and-council-pta-awards to learn about every award opportunity and their corresponding deadlines.
Your Welcome Back Award emblem is truly a badge of honor. We hope you will show it off in your PTA emails, social media channels and your PTA’s website.
Sincerely,
Larriann Curtis
Texas PTA Vice President Membership
Kindergarten Registration
Coming up soon right after Spring Break!
Kindergarten Round Up is on Friday, March 24th
From 9am-1am and 1pm-3pm
2016-2017 Yearbook Sales
Pre-orders for the 2016-17 school year are still open!
The current cost is $20 until 2/28/17 ($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 FOR THE YEARBOOK, YOU CAN SUBMIT THOSE TOO!! Any questions? Please email us HarringtonYearbook@gmail.com
President's Day
Monday, February 20, 2017
No classes! Student Holiday
Raising Cane's Restaurant Day
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:00am
Come and support Harrington by eating some awesome food! Order in the drive through or at the counter at Cane's and mention "Harrington" and we get a percentage of the total sales for the day. Tell your friends, co-workers, teammates . . . anyone who loves Cane's and would like to support our school!
Harrington Silent Auction
- Coming Up In March -
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!
Volunteers are Always Needed!
There are several PTA positions available!
- Co-chair for Book Fair, happening on April 24 - contact Sally Pylant at waysandmeans@harringtonpta.net
- School Supply coordinator - contact Leslie Mrozek at schoolsupplies@harringtonpta.net
- Communications VP, and/or Highlights email, Website Coordinator - contact Ircka West at communications@harringtonpta.net
- Library Volunteers , Watch D.O.G.S Volunteers and Pawmart Volunteers are needed!
- 1st Grade lunch needs help, especially on Fridays.
- Kindergarten also needs your help!
We also need a few volunteers for the SkyDome Planetarium presentation on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 8:00am. Please contact your room teacher for more details!
Ipads for the Classrooms!
Attention Up coming kindergarten parents!
Twenty Ways You Can Help Your Children Succeed At School
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