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Harrington Elementary - October 20th, 2016
Color Fun Run & Fall Picnic Tomorrow!
TOMORROW Friday October 21st from 5-7 pm we will have our "Color Fun Run" and Fall Picnic.
Join us for Harrington’s newest fundraiser where families, friends and neighbors pledge money to support students as they jog or walk around the field! Fun Run Shirts will come home today with all students! The run is open to all siblings, just wear a white shirt to maximize the fun. Come cheer on the kids with the help of a live DJ and lots of colorful fun. Don't forget your signs and pompoms! Our Fall Picnic will follow with Food Trucks, Kona Ice and a short PTA meeting! For more information visit: Event Details. We also need a few volunteers!
Registrations & Pledging Continues!
It is not too late! Pledging ends Friday, Oct. 28th. You still can register your child by visiting: http://www.thegetmovincrew.com/
Did you know individual pledges over $100 are tax deductible? You will receive a receipt for your federal taxes.
Right now, we are 55% to our goal! (see stats above). Remember, these funds are to be used for classroom iPads, field day and continued library improvements.
Everyone is invited to the Fun Run! Students and their Siblings are welcome to run even without pledges. Thank you for supporting your students & "backing the future!"
Spy Games Event at Collin Creek Mall
This coming Saturday, Oct. 22nd
This event will be a FUN FAMILY & TEEN-ORIENTED day where gamers of all ages go on the hunt to find LIVE spies throughout the mall. Solve the clues, get the spies and win prizes. Mission Possible Kids who wear their t-shirts will get an extra prize! Come play for just an hour or play again and again! For more information, visit the Mission Possible Kids website or click here to get tickets. Please note: this is not a Harrington-sponsored activity and is open to all who are interested.
Doughnuts for Dads
Coming Up Soon!
October 28, from 7:15-7:40am in the library
We would like to invite Dad, Grandpa or another special guy in your child’s life to spend some quality time with your child while enjoying a delicious doughnut treat!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 26th for each dad attending so we will have enough food on hand for this event. See you there! Login here.
"What's Your Story?" is the 2016-2017 theme.
Entry Deadline: Friday, November 11th, 2016
Create an original work of art in as many of the categories as you choose, and be recognized for your creativity! PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate. SPECIAL NOTE: Reflections is a PTA member benefit.
For more information: https://harringtonpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Reflections
Watch D.O.G.S. Needs You!
Box Tops
The results are in!
The first winning grade of the Box Top
Trophy will be announced at the pep rally tomorrow!
You all did a fabulous job! Start collecting
for the next contest that will end in December!
Any questions, please contact
Volunteers are ALWAYS needed!
There are a lot of volunteer opportunities for up coming events:
- Including Pawmart and Donuts with Dads
- Library Volunteers and Watch D.O.G.S Volunteers are also needed!
- 1st Grade lunch helpers are needed, especially on Fridays.
- Kindergarten needs your help! Please click for more information:
Cold and Flu Season Prevention Tips
Parents and students can help reduce the impact of the cold and flu season by following the tips mentioned above.
Please click on the image above to read the complete article.
Plano ISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest
Plano ISD and the Plano ISD Education Foundation invite all students to enter the 2016 Plano ISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest! This year’s contest theme is “Joyful Sights. Holiday Lights.” The card is to be published in December.
For more information and to download the entry form visit: http://elist.pisd.edu/eNews/0145_21_Holiday_Art_Contest.pdf
Don't Throw Old Clothing in the Trash!
Harrington receives $0.15 for every pound we donate! What's accepted: shoes, clothing (including stained, torn, or otherwise damaged), belts, purses, hats, caps, backpacks, hard toys, stuffed animals, pots and pans, metal kitchen utensils, etc.
Drop items off anytime in the bin located in the parking lot!
Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying
Phrases like "random acts of kindness" and "pay it forward" have become popular terms in modern society. This could perhaps be best explained by those who have identified a deficiency in their lives that can only be fulfilled by altruism. Read more: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-kindness-essential-reduce-bullying-lisa-currie
PACE Referrals
PACE referrals packages are currently being accepted every week until December 7th, 2016.
Referral packets need to be completed and returned to our gifted specialist, Sherre Shafer, by the appropriate deadline, December 7, 2016.
Referral Elementary Packets:
Parent Workshop
Are We Too Busy?
Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:30 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Christie Elementary School
Come join us and other interested parents to discuss finding the balance in sports, academic, and personal interests and discover if your child and family is TOO BUSY.
Please click on the image above for more information!
Spirit Wear
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