The Howler
Harrington Elementary - Jan. 25, 2018
Sign-up for second yoga class
REGISTER for the second session of after-school yoga ($60/student). Registration open until Feb. 8 or when class is full (limited to 20 students). Class is a duplicate of the class offered in Jan./Feb.
This class will introduce students to yoga in a safe and comfortable way, with breathing and basic postures. Class includes mat; wear comfortable clothes. The six-class series will take place 2:45-4pm Thursdays from March 22 through May 3. (No class April 12 for STAAR testing.)
Harrington Silent Auction
Your PTA needs help soliciting auction donations and organizing the annual spring auction. Resources are available to help with the process, but it still takes many people to pull off such a big fundraiser for Harrington PTA. The auction starts March 5 and ends March 23. SIGN UP now if you can help!
If your family (or family business) has a contribution for the silent auction, please contact president@harringtonpta.net or leftcf8@msn.com for more details.
2017-18 yearbook sales, ads
Support Harrington PTA with the purchase of a yearbook. Yearbooks are hard cover with full color throughout. Cost is $20 until March 2 ($25 after). All Yearbook orders must be placed through our Harrington PTA website.
To purchase a Shout-Out (student ad) and/or a business ad, create a new login here: Pictavo Community. You will have the option to design your ad to be included in the yearbook. If you have high quality images, you can submit them also!
Parent's Night Out Feb. 16
Drop the kids off at Harrington from 6-10pm on Friday, Feb. 16. Enjoy a Valentine's night out! Students will be supervised by school staff while they do gym activities, games, dancing, crafts, karaoke, pizza and watch movies with popcorn.
To reserve your spot, CLICK HERE to fill out the form, and send it back to school along with payment before Feb. 14. Register by Feb. 9 and save $5! Full details on form/flyer.
Checks made out to Harrington Elementary School are the preferred form of payment. Current Harrington students only. Registration is limited and walk-ins won't be accepted at this time.
Health Alert: Flu information
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 at HERE.
Soup-er Bowl Teacher lunch
Get ready to bring out your best ladle and cook a yummy soup our Teacher Appreciation Lunch Feb. 14. Soups will be judged by our Harrington teachers & staff for the awards Just like Home, Most Unique & Crowd Favorite. Drop all donations by 10am Feb. 14 to the front office.
SIGN UP to cook/donate:
- Bring your best soup in a crockpot or slow cooker (use liner for easier clean up)
- Sour cream (16oz containers)
- Shredded cheese (16oz bags)
- Fritos (9oz bag)
- Tortilla chips
- Lemonade or tea
- Baked Russet or Idaho potatoes (wrapped individually in foil)
Morning arrival reminders
During this winter season, Harrington teachers & staff are experiencing difficulties with carpool and late arrivals to school.
DROP OFF: Parents, please do not get out of your car in the drop off carpool lane. If you wish to open doors and watch your child enter the building, please park in the 5 minute parking spots.
BREAKFAST: Breakfast service ends at 7:35am. Your child must be in the cafeteria by 7:35am in order to get breakfast and have enough time to eat.
TARDY BELLS: The reminder bell rings at 7:40am and the final tardy bell at 7:45am. We hope students are in their seats and beginning their morning work at 7:45am.
Thank you for adjusting your schedules and alarms to make school arrival time a more positive experience.
How the PTA supports students
Fine Arts U • Mission Possible • Agendas/Red Folders • Teacher Appreciation events/meals • Assemblies • Field trips • Book Fair • Pajama Read A Rama • Teacher reimbursement for classroom supplies • Paw Mart • Teacher grant requests • Teacher of the Year Gala • Field Day • Yoga • Math League • & more!
Volunteer of the Month
This month we would like to extend our sincere
gratitude and appreciation to Mrs. Judy Lombardi for all of the hard work and dedication she has provided at Harrington!
Thank you, Mrs. Lombardi!
CLICK IMAGE above to learn more about Mrs. Lombardi.
Volunteers ALWAYS needed
Volunteers are always needed to help with events year-round. Upcoming help is needed for:
- Friendship Week class parties, Feb. 14
- Spring Auction/Picnic, March 23
- Paw Mart, each month
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