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Harrington Elementary - November 17th, 2016
Parent's Night Out (PNO)
Drop the kids off at Harrington on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM and enjoy a night out! 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 at harringtonpta.net by Wednesday, November 30th. No Walk-ins will be accepted.
Please note: Parent's Night Out is only open to current Harrington students.
Thanksgiving Break
The school will be closed on Monday, November 21st - November 25th, 2016.
Happy Thanksgiving Huskies!
Amazon Smile
You shop. Amazon gives!
#StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com/ch/75-2656496 for your holiday gifts! Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to PTA Texas Congress 7413 Harrington Elementary PTA whenever you shop on AmazonSmile!
AmazonSmile is a simple and easy way to support your PTA every time you shop at no cost to you. Happy shopping!
PACE
PACE referrals packages are currently being accepted every week until December 7th, 2016.
What is PACE? PACE (Plano Academic and Creative Education) provides services for students who require academically gifted enrichment services and have demonstrated the need for advanced, differentiated instruction.
Referral packets need to be completed and returned to our gifted specialist, Sherre Shafer, by the appropriate deadline, December 7, 2016.
Referral Packets:
Box Tops
The second box tops contest is in full swing. We have $48 collected already. First and Third grades are in the lead.
Remember, this contest ends Dec. 9th! Keep the Box Tops coming!!
Six Flags Reading Program
Read to Succeed is an exciting program that encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags! It is a great way to motivate kids to read!
Forms were already sent home with the students, but you could also click on the link below and print your child's reading log!
HAPPY READING!
When Do I Keep My Child Home?
Parents/Caregivers, please click on the image above for more information!
Volunteers Needed!
Library Volunteers , Watch D.O.G.S Volunteers and Pawmart Volunteers are needed!
1st Grade lunch helpers are needed, especially on Fridays.
Kindergarten needs your help! Please click for more information:
7 Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Thanksgiving
Your PTA Money at Work!
These are some of the things we were able to provide last month because of your generosity.
- Doughnuts for Dads!
- Veteran's Day Breakfast!
We also have a quote for 34 iPad Air II with cases totaling $14,076.00. That's one for each classroom! Thanks to a successful Color Fun Run, we will be purchasing them in the next month.
Thank you for all your help!
Mom & PopCorn Sale
Popcorn sales November 10th - 28th
Our Popcorn sales fundraiser is going on right now! Don't miss the opportunity to sale this delicious gourmet popcorn from Mom & PopCorn, and earn great incentives for your students!
Mom & PopCorn is an old-fashioned candy shop located in Downtown McKinney selling truly delicious popcorn. The store is located at 215 E. Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX 75069. For more information about their products please visit Mom and Popcorn website.
There are 8 delicious flavors at $12 a bag, making them a great holiday gift and stocking stuffers! Please beware that we discouraged Door-to-Door Sales.
Some important information:
- Campaign begins on Nov. 10th and ends on Nov. 28th.
- All order MUST be in by Nov. 28th
- Checks need to be made out to Harrington Elementary School, NOT to Mom and Popcorn.
- Make sure to fill out the forms with Student Name, Teacher, Grade etc. Please make it legible!
- Parents keep the pink form. The white and yellow forms go back to the school with the money collected into the envelope provided.
- The gold bag is 15 cups of popcorn (please see attached picture).
- For every bag sold, students get a dollar on a gift card. 5 bags = $5 gift card... etc. 20 bags = Golden Ticket!
- When the students receive their Golden Ticket, parents need to call the store to arrange an appointment for a tour.
Please see attached flyers for more information! Thank you for your support!!
The Plano Symphony is offering $8 student tickets to their Saturday, November 19 concert. These tickets will be sold based on seating availability. Please call 972-473-7262 to purchase them (special ticket price not available online). Enjoy!!
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