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The Friday Report

Friday, February 17, 2012

Dear Hayhurst/Odyssey Community,

Important Hayhurst PTA meeting this Tuesday, please consider attending (see general agenda below). Also KG roundup is on Tuesday as well (see attachment).

Attached is info on the Dr. Seuss parade on March 2 and an interesting seminar is coming in April.

Daughters of the American Revolution honors two Hayhurst students with 1st place awards (see below and attached essay)!!

Rieke PTA guest speaker on February 29th (see below).

NW Children's Theater's annual benefit auction is next Friday evening. Some great stuff there and tickets are just $35 this year.


Thanks!!

Neil



ATTACHMENTS
  • *NEW* April Plugged In Seminar:  How technology is shaping our brains, our relationships & our sense of self.
  • Hayhurst KG Roundup, Tues. Feb 21
  • Dr. Seuss Parade, March 2
  • Robert Gray School Tours
  • Golf in Schools

    ALL-SCHOOL

    • *NEW* PTA Meeting this Tuesday!
    • Annual Plant Fundraiser- we need you!
    • Hayhurst Family Cookbook- submit now and help the school!
      ODYSSEY

      HAYHURST NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL



      HAYHURST PTA

      • *NEW* PTA Meeting this Tuesday!

      HAYHURST/ODYSSEY KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY

      • *NEW* Daughters of the American Revolution honors two Hayhurst Students!

      OTHER SCHOOLS IN OUR COMMUNITY

      • *NEW* Rieke PTA guest speaker Dr. Kathy Masarie speaks on 'Compassionate Communication'

      IN THE COMMUNITY

      • *NEW* NWCT Annual Auction Next Friday!
      • Saturday Academy Summer Camp Info

      Friday Report:  Submit Deadline- 10PM on Weds

      Did you miss a Friday Report or Other Email?
      Go to the Odyssey or Hayhurst Google Group to find previous Friday reports and other older emails:

      Odyssey Google Group:  http://groups.google.com/group/odysseyk8
      Hayhurst Neighborhood Google Group:  https://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=jY8FmJdVXUWYZw-E5GL_DVCv_-P0wc4IVK6JsZRjgPfyqtoyf3yhjBZdYWVZyM1LqOEc-EQ3V2I.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fgroups.google.com%2fgroup%2fhayhurstk5


      IMPORTANT MESSAGES from Principal Froehlich

       

       


      Hayhurst/Odyssey Quick Glance Community Calendar
      • Feb 20- President's Day- No School
      • Feb 21- KG Roundup
      • Feb 21- Hayhurst PTA Meeting
      • Feb 27- Scrip Orders Due
      • Feb 27- Mar 2-  Scholastic Book Fair
      • Feb 28- Apr 1- Food Drive

      HAYHURST ALL-SCHOOL NEWS

       


      Hayhurst PTA FEBRUARY MEETING

      Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 - 8pm, Hayhurst Library

      Join us a for a PTA Round Table Meeting in February.

      Topics will include but are not limited to:
      * Elections for 2012-2013.
      * What works with our current PTA?
      * What changes should we look at for the future?
      * Ideas for the remainder of 2012 and into next year?

      ROOM PARENTS: Please plan to attend or send a representative in your place!  If you're unable to make it please contact me so we can make sure you're room has representation.

      Thanks
      Rebecca
      503.781.1435
      https://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=jY8FmJdVXUWYZw-E5GL_DVCv_-P0wc4IVK6JsZRjgPfyqtoyf3yhjBZdYWVZyM1LqOEc-EQ3V2I.&URL=mailto%3arebgak%40hotmail.com


      ANNUAL Spring Plant Fundraiser 2012: Can you Help?

      Volunteer opportunities available with the Hayhurst /Odyssey Plant Fundraiser committee team 
      Love plants and want to make a difference? Then we need you!

      The spring plant sale will be here before you know it and we are actively recruiting our plant fundraiser team now. We need dedicated people that can help on plant delivery day. We are also recruiting for a co-chair and chair for this and next year. The plant fundraiser provides quality locally grown veggies, flowers, annuals and more for a great prices. This is a very successful fundraiser that starts with order forms going out March 16th (due back to the office on April 11th) This event is open to the community and the plants will arrive in time for Mother's Day!  Yes, Organic Veggie plant options are available too!!  Do you love plants and want to support your school and community? If yes, then check in with Shannon about how you can join our plant committee:
      https://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=jY8FmJdVXUWYZw-E5GL_DVCv_-P0wc4IVK6JsZRjgPfyqtoyf3yhjBZdYWVZyM1LqOEc-EQ3V2I.&URL=mailto%3ashannon%40crossfitswporltand.com. This is a great project for a group of friends to do together!!


      Cheers,

      Shannon Weiland

      Hayhurst Family Cookbook- submit your favorite recipe and help the school!

       

      Time is running short! Now is your chance to showcase your family's favorite culinary treats in the Hayhurst Family Cookbook. Send your favorite recipes, along with the category, your name and the name and grade of your student. And if you have a story to go with it, send that too. But the deadline fast approaches, so send them today! All recipes should be sent to Robert Mohr at https://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=jY8FmJdVXUWYZw-E5GL_DVCv_-P0wc4IVK6JsZRjgPfyqtoyf3yhjBZdYWVZyM1LqOEc-EQ3V2I.&URL=mailto%3arbmohr%40comcast.net.


       


      Hayhurst/Odyssey Children in our Community
      If your child has been recognized in the community for an award or is in a very special event, please let me know if you would like a small note included on him/her and/or the event. https://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=jY8FmJdVXUWYZw-E5GL_DVCv_-P0wc4IVK6JsZRjgPfyqtoyf3yhjBZdYWVZyM1LqOEc-EQ3V2I.&URL=mailto%3acutlern2%40gmail.com


      DAR Honors two Hayhurst Students!!

      The members of the Beaver Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution honored two Hayhurst Elementary students at the chapter's annual student award ceremony on February 9, 2012.

      Vivian Monteiro 1st place- 5th grade winner of the American History DAR Essay Contest for her essay "Young America Takes a Stand: The War of 1812"

      Lauren Koll, 1st place 5th grade winner of the Junior American Citizen's Art Contest for her drawing "Enhancing the Present"

       

       

      Other Schools in our Community


      Dear Parents,


      The Rieke PTA invites you to hear Dr. Kathy Masarieacclaimed pediatrician and founder of the nonprofit Full Esteem Ahead, speak on “Compassionate Communication” as part of the Rieke PTA Parent Education Series:


      Wednesday Feb. 29 at 6:30 pm in the Rieke Library, 1405 SW Vermont Street.


      The event is free, though donations are accepted. We apologize but we are unable to provide child care at this event.


      If you have questions, email Erin Barnett, Rieke PTA Communications Coordinator, athttps://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=jY8FmJdVXUWYZw-E5GL_DVCv_-P0wc4IVK6JsZRjgPfyqtoyf3yhjBZdYWVZyM1LqOEc-EQ3V2I.&URL=mailto%3aebarnett%40pps.net.


      Hope to see you there!


      Sharon Meieran & Ruth White

      Rieke PTA Co-Presidents

      Independently-Organized Events in the Community


      NW Children's Theater Annual Benefit Auction
      Friday, February 24th, 6:30PM ------Tickets only $35
      Purchase tickets online here or call our office at 503-222-4480!


      Join us for "One Night Only" on the Great White Way! NWCT's annual gala features silent and live auctions,
      delicious hosted food and drink and our 20th Anniversary Season Announcement (with a performance by Interns NW)! 

      -Our raffle item is 2 unrestricted round-trip Alaska Airlines tickets.  No blackout dates!  Raffle tickets for $25. 

      -Getaways include the following
      Ashland weekend with OSF tickets and a stay at the Ashland Creek Inn
      A Weekend in Black Butte
      One Week at Eagle Crest
      Beach Weekend on the Oregon Coast
      Seattle Escape includes Seattle Rep Tickets, a night at the Alexis Hotel, and a spa treatment.
      Portland Night Out includes OBT tickets, Southpark Seafood Grill, and a night at The Heathman

      -Fantastic garden package with lots of plants available, including spiral topiaries, shrubbery, primrose pots,
      rhododendrons and azaleas, pansies, as well as garden consultation services.

      -4 great tickets to the 4/13 Blazers game against Dallas

      -Season Tickets to NWCT with guaranteed parking.

      -A Wine Wall

      -Many things in the silent auction including great restaurants, nice wine, family experiences and entertainment, massages, art, and Portland sites.


      Saturday Academy Summer Camps


      Dear TAG Coordinator,

       

      Good news! The Saturday Academy Tag Challenge Camp returns in 2012 with a new theme and a host of new classes. This year we will be exploring “Our Place in the Universe” and investigating the unique characteristics of planet earth and the mysteries of space.  

       

      ·        For students entering grades 4-5, camp will take place the week of
      June 18 – 22 at Reed College. 

      https://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=jY8FmJdVXUWYZw-E5GL_DVCv_-P0wc4IVK6JsZRjgPfyqtoyf3yhjBZdYWVZyM1LqOEc-EQ3V2I.&URL=http%3a%2f%2ftinyurl.com%2fSATAG4-5.

       

      ·        For entering grades 6-8, camp will take place the week of

      July 30 – August 3 at University of Portland.
      https://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=jY8FmJdVXUWYZw-E5GL_DVCv_-P0wc4IVK6JsZRjgPfyqtoyf3yhjBZdYWVZyM1LqOEc-EQ3V2I.&URL=http%3a%2f%2ftinyurl.com%2fSATAGMS

       

      You will be receiving flyers this week. Please make your TAG families aware of this opportunity by:

      ·        Sending the Grades 4-5 flyer home with TAG students currently in grades 3 or 4.

      ·        Sending the Grades 6-8 flyer home with students currently in grades 5, 6, or 7

      ·        Supplying information in your TAG newsletters or on your website.

       

      If you do not receive the flyers or if you should need additional flyers, feel free to download and copy from our website, or contact us to send you more.

       

      Online camp information is ready for viewing. Just go to the appropriate URL above – registration is now open. Going directly to our website is the easiest way for parents to view information and register their student.

       

      Gail Pyle

      Classes & Workshops Director

      Saturday Academy

      University of Portland

      5000 N. Willamette Blvd, Kenna Hall

      Portland, OR  97203

      503-200-5856       503-200-5899 FAX

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      Visit our Website

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