PHT Paws-itively News
Week of January 22nd, 2023
PRINCIPAL's THOUGHTS
Dear Page Hilltop Families:
This upcoming school week marks the beginning of the Great Kindness Challenge. Our school community participates in this national event each year. However we believe that sharing kindness with others is not something you only do for one week. We have compiled a variety of kindness based activities to be involved in from now until February vacation. Some of the kindness activities will occur at home while others are designed for families to do together. We hope you will enjoy completing random acts of kindness, as a family, along with all of us at Page Hilltop School.
Kindness T-Shirt Design Contest (Jan. 23 - Feb. 10): Students are encouraged to design a t-shirt that shows words / graphics with a kindness theme. All t-shirt creations will then be voted on by school staff. The winning entry will be transformed into a real t-shirt that will be available for purchase by everyone.
Penny Challenge (Feb. 6 - Feb. 10)
The winning grade level will enjoy a special popcorn party.
Winning grade-level votes on a local charity to donate money to
See attached for below
Community Food Drives (Jan. 23 - Feb. 10)
See attached form below
Kind Manners Day - February 1st
Spirit Day: Feb 3rd - wear kindness-themed attire to school
Valentines Day celebrations - February 14th
Kindness Center open for business from Feb. 13 - 17 (stay tuned for details)
We are asking our PH families to share anything they do, as a family, that promotes & spreads kindness. Please send us photos & stories!
Thanks, as always, for sharing your children with us!
Fred Deppe, Principal
Matt Lutinski, Assistant Principal
SUBSTITUTES & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
JANUARY/FEBRUARY DATES TO REMEMBER:
January 23rd - Kindness Month activities commence
January 27th - Half - Day (12:15 dismissal)
January 31st - Spirit Day: Favorite Basketball Attire Day
January 31st - Harlem Wizards Basketball Game
February 2nd - PTO meeting (7:00 pm)
February 3rd - Spirit Day: Kindness attire
February 8th -- 90 Minute Early Release
February 14th - Valentines Day
February 15th - PH Showcase at School Committee Mtg
February 15th -- School Committee Showcase
February 20th - 24th -- February Vacation
JANUARY 2023 LUNCH MENUS
2023/2024 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION SESSIONS
CLASSROOM SHOWCASE
CLASSROOM SHOWCASE
FIFTH GRADERS CELEBRATE MLK DAY WITH "DREAM" WRITINGS
FAMILY FUN EVENTS
SPIRIT DAYS
January 31st: WIZARDS BASKETBALL DAY - students may wear a Harlem Wizards shirt if they have one. They may also wear their favorite college or professional basketball team shirt. Or they may wear any youth basketball shirt.
February 3rd: KINDNESS DAY - wear attire that shows messages of kindness in any way.
JOIN THE KIDS HEART CHALLENGE WITH MR. O'BRIEN
Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) is going on NOW! Our school is building a team of lifesavers ready to take on Finn’s Mission, learn Hands-Only CPR, and gain a forever skill that will keep our school, community, and families safer. As an extra incentive, the classroom with the highest percentage of students who take the challenge and register online, will receive an extra PE class!
We make it easy to get started:
- DOWNLOAD the FREE Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android visit heart.org/KHC to register.. Manage your KHC participation from anywhere. You can even use the app to scan any checks you may receive! Send messages out to family & friends for support!
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your Headquarters, where you and your family can learn life-saving Hands-Only CPR and share the message of heart health with others! Send a personalized ecard, a pre-written email, or share on social media. It only takes a few minutes to learn how to SAVE A LIFE! Earn FINN’S LIFESAVER AWARD when you complete all 8 challenges!
A NIGHT OF BASKETBALL MAGIC: THE HARLEM WIZARDS VS THE PAGE HILLTOP PANTHERS
The Wizards Basketball Game is a little over a week away: Tuesday, January 31st.
Ticket sales are going quickly! At this time we can not guarantee that there will be tickets left to sell on game day. So that you do not chance missing this spectacular fun-filled event, your best move is to purchase your tickets this week (see the link below).
We have a few new players who have joined our school team: PH parent Jessa Brine, APD Deputy Chief Jennifer Bigelow, Page Hilltop SRO Michael Nicolo, ASRMS Principal Bryan Oelerich.
We will be selecting one lucky student, from all students who will be attending the game, to be a celebrity referee and toss up the ball to start the game! This could be you!
To purchase tickets, please go to one of the following sites:
PTO UPDATES
SAVE THE DATE! Next Meeting - Thursday, February 2nd @ 7:00 pm.
GUEST SPEAKER: Tom Houle, ASRSD Food Services Director
PTO Website -- LINK
PTO Facebook Page -- Link
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BOX TOPS
YES, Page Hilltop can still earn with Box Tops! CLICK HERE to learn more about Box Tops for Education.
LIBRARY FUN FACTS
This week's fun facts are:
- Benjamin Franklin's birthday was Jan. 17, 1706 in Boston. How old was he during the Revolutionary War?
- There are more TV's in the U. S. than there are people in the United Kingdom