Originally delivered on 10/17/2021 7:25 pm

SUBJECT: Hart Headlines

October 2021
School Pictures are THIS week!

19th - School Pictures (Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd)
20th - School Pictures (1st and 4th)
Pre-order Chick-fil-A!!!

Family Fun Night is on October 29th from 5:30-7:30pm. Make dinner easy by pre-ordering Chick-fil-A to enjoy during Family Fun Night. Click here for meal options and payment!

The deadline to order is October 24th! 

Mother/Son Event

Our Mother/Son event is just around the corner! Hart Elementary PTO presents "Game Day" for all Hart Mothers and Sons. Please click the link below to purchase event tickets and pre order matching Mother/Son T-Shirts. 

Deadline to order t-shirts is October 26th! 

Game Day Tickets/Shirts

Lovejoy Letter Writing Campaign

Lovejoy Family!!  The 8th annual Lovejoy Letter Campaign for teachers and staff members has begun!  Many of you are familiar with this beloved tradition, but for those of you who are not, it is the time of year when we write appreciation letters for each of our teachers and staff members across the district. 

The letters do not have to be elaborate or lengthy. The goal is just for people to write a note of thanks to show appreciation to their teachers, the staff and administration in our district.  It is the opportunity for us to take the time to let each person who makes a difference for us throughout the school day know how much we value them. 

Please clearly label the envelope with the staff/teacher’s name and LLC (Lovejoy Letter Campaign) and return the letter to the box located at specified location of each campus no later than Friday November 12th.  Please feel free to share this message as we spread the word about the campaign. We do not want to add any extra burden to our kids and parents, but we do want to share how much we appreciate our teachers and staff - especially this year!

Please see the sign up genius below if you would like to donate blank card for this campaign. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A5A72AA4FD0-hart

These can be left at the front desk. There will be cards on the front desk that you can use to write notes and a basket to place them in as well as a large bin with a red lid labeled “Lovejoy Letter Writing Campaign” for dropping off letters outside the front door of the school. We will start collecting notes the week of 10/25/2021, and the deadline for letters is 11/12/2021. 

We need help in the Library!!!

Our librarian could use some extra support with various projects in the library. The sign up below is for two-hour time blocks Monday through Friday for the remainder of the calendar year. Please consider volunteering!

Library Sign Up

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Come visit the Elementary PTO booth at Leopard Friday. Hart will be offering a new spiritwear T-shirt you won't want to miss!!! Spiritwear purchased at Leopard Friday or through the online store will be TAX FREE!!! You will also have the opportunity to become a member (if you haven't already)! 

Leopard Friday is an annual community event that precedes the Lovejoy Varsity Football and Volleyball games from 4-6pm. There is a carnival like atmosphere with games and booths hosted by high school booster clubs and student organizations. 

We hope to see you there! This event is open to all families! 

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Nana Puddin' Grows a Garden by Dennis Lee

The Hart PTO is excited to welcome back in person DENNIS LEE on October 29th!!!

This year’s show will encourage you and your students to "SQUASH" hate and hurt, "TURNIP" love and joy, and grow "GOOD STUFF" in the World. Nana Puddin' discovers, "If it doesn't help you grow, then you can let it go." Since the World is our garden, let's get GROWING!

Save the Date

Hart PTO will be hosting a brown bag Love and Logic parent enrichment event featuring Amy Egan. This event will take place after the General PTO meeting on November 9th. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy a great speaker! More info to come soon...

We are partnering with Project WarmUS during recycle week 2021! We will be collecting new or gently used items including coats, socks, shoes, blankets and other warm accessories (gloves, hats, etc.) The donation drive will be during the week of November 15th-19th.

Dad's at Hart

There are still slots available if you have not had a chance to sign up. Please follow our sign up instructions found here: Sign Up Instructions. Also, don't forget to purchase your Dad's@Hart t-shirt ahead of time through the Hart Spirit Store, if you don't have one from a previous year. Please remember to fill out a volunteer background check through the district ASAP by clicking here. The Dads@Hart program offers an opportunity to spend one full day in your child’s classroom and assist with activities on campus.

Please email Brian Butler, dadsathart@gmail.com with any questions about the program.

Volunteer Opportunities

Hart Elementary is Parent Powered! Giving the gift of time is a wonderful and selfless thing. We are always looking for volunteers! Please stop by our homepage and click the Volunteer  tab to read about the current opportunities available! 

https://ptohes.membershiptoolkit.com/home

ART SPARKS

We are currently looking for volunteers for the Art Sparks program. This is an opportunity to teach your child's class a series of art lessons. The lessons are already planned out. No experience or prior knowledge required!!!

GRADE LEVEL COPIES 

Help our teachers out by making Grade Level Copies! This opportunity is available weekly. Collect original copies from the labeled grade level "Originals" bin in the copy room. Follow instructions paperclipped to the original worksheets. Ensure enough copies are made for each classroom. Place copies in separate stacks for each teacher and deliver them outside their door. 

K-2 = FRONT COPY ROOM

3-4 = BACK COPY ROOM

The location of these workrooms as well as training on the machine will take place following our PTO Volunteer Meeting on September 14th at approximately 12:15pm. Click the link below to signup. 

Grade Level Copies Signup

Be sure to check out the Hart Spirit Store at 

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to score the newest spiritwear T-shirt!!!

Spiritwear purchased at Leopard Friday or through the online store will be TAX FREE!!!


Normal Pickup Procedure

If you have a child at Hart: We will place orders in your child's backpack to go home with them. 

If you DO NOT have a child at Hart: Orders placed M-TH before 2pm will be available for pickup at the front office that Friday from 12-2pm. Orders placed after 2pm on Thursday will be available for pickup the following Friday!


Click on the Hart Spirit Store link below to shop! We appreciate all of your purchases and support!

Hart Spirit Store
Thankful for Hart Staff

 A big thank you to all the families that donated items for the October Thankful Cart. The donated snacks and treats will be provided to Hart staff throughout the month of October. 

Help support our staff and students here at Hart by participating in our annual Leopard Drive. No amount is too big or too small! All of your dollars stay at HART!

Funds collected will be put towards:

  • Student Enrichment Programs
  • Dad Programs
  • Family Fun Night
  • Author Visits
  • ArtSparks
  • Art Contests
  • Staff Luncheons
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Environmental Programs
  • Red Ribbon Week
  • Field Day
  • Spiritwear
  • Science Night
  • Leopard Friday
  • Ice Scream Social
  • Donuts/Muffins with Parents
  • Newsletters
  • Senior Scholarship

Head on over to our homepage and click Donate Now!! 

Click on the image to support Hart and the PTO!

Box Tops:  Make a difference for our school every time you shop.  Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. From playground equipment to technology to library books, your school can use this money to help teachers and students get the supplies they need.

How to Donate:  

  • Download the Box Tops app using this link:  https://www.boxtops4education.com/ 
  • Create an account, linking our organization, Hart Elementary PTO.
  • When you use the app to scan your store receipts (any store), it will find participating products purchased and instantly add cash to Hart Elementary PTO. 

Kroger:  You shop, Kroger gives. Once you sign up, any transaction using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account/app will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you.  

How to Donate:

  • Create a digital account:  Sign up for a digital account here:  Kroger.com
  • Link your Kroger Shopper’s Card to your digital account.
  • Download the Kroger app and link your digital account information:

Iphone: https://www.kroger.com/iosapp

Android:  https://www.kroger.com/androidapp 

  • Link Hart Elementary PTO: Once you have created a digital account, sign into your account.  Under the “My Account” tab, click on “Community Rewards” and search Hart Elementary PTO in order to add us as your chosen organization.

AmazonSmile:  A simple and no-cost way to donate to Hart Elementary PTO now works on the Amazon Shopping app. It’s easier than ever to support our work anytime, anywhere. Through its AmazonSmile program, Amazon donates 0.5% of eligible purchases to our PTO.

How to Donate:

  • Get the App:  Download or update the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone. You can find it in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
  • Sign up for Amazon Smile: Simply sign up by selecting your favorite charity:  Hart Elementary PTO
  • Turn on AmazonSmile:  Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.  In order to turn on AmazonSmile, you will need to turn on notifications.  If you do not wish to have notifications turned on, you may still earn money for Hart PTO by shopping directly at Smile.Amazon.com

Keep shopping all year with our ShopWithScrip program!! You can send e-gift cards to our staff members, use them personally, or surprise a family member while Hart Elementary scores a percentage of every purchase!! 

CLICK HERE to register and enroll in our program. 

Enrollment Code: 7FA6EE8E64953

Gifts can be purchased from your smartphone or computer through the desktop version of ShopWithScrip. You cannot purchase gifts through the app.

Special and Gifted Education
Special Education Update

In February, the state released new versions of two important documents pertaining to IDEA and students receiving special education services. These documents are a great resource for parents. They explain many of the legal aspects of the process in easy to friendly language. 

     â— Procedural Safeguards 

     â— ARD Guide 

The Notice of Procedural Safeguards: Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities (Procedural Safeguards) explains parents’ specific rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Procedural Safeguards fulfills the current legal requirements for the federally prescribed content of this notice. 

The ARD Guide contains information that parents need to effectively participate in an ARD committee meeting for their child. The ARD Guide is not a replacement for the Procedural Safeguards. The purpose of the ARD Guide is to encourage a common understanding of the individualized education program (IEP) process for parents, school personnel, and communities

October

1st - Muryum Saleem 

12th - Grace McFarling 

14th - Yazz Topchik 

          Amy Scott

          Shari Waites

15th - Thresa Milligan

19th - Marie Cloud 

23rd - Renemarie Gore 

28th - Cate O'Donnell 

November

7th - Danielle Nelson

8th - Marcus Trice 

13th - Kitty Turner

18th - Andrew Blom 

         Elizabeth Winger

22nd - Wendy Craft 

29th - Bree Berry-Dozier

Staff Favorites
Tuesday, October 19
Fall Picture Day - Kinder, 2nd, & 3rd
Wednesday, October 20
Fall Picture Day - 1st & 4th
Friday, October 22
Leopard Friday
12:00p Early Release
Monday, October 25
Red Ribbon Week/ACO Coin Drive
Tuesday, October 26
Red Ribbon Week/ACO Coin Drive
Wednesday, October 27
Red Ribbon Week/ACO Coin Drive
Thursday, October 28
Red Ribbon Week/ACO Coin Drive
Friday, October 29
Red Ribbon Week/ACO Coin Drive
Dennis Lee
5:30p Family Fun Night
Monday, November 1
No School
Tuesday, November 2
No School
Tuesday, November 9
10:30a PTO Member Meeting
Friday, November 12
7:30a Reading With The Leopards
7:00p Mother/Son Event @ JW Entertainment
Monday, November 15
Recycle Week
Tuesday, November 16
Recycle Week
Wednesday, November 17
Recycle Week
Thursday, November 18
Recycle Week
Friday, November 19
Recycle Week
Monday, November 22
No School
Hart PTO Website
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