The Hayhurst Husky Howl
For the Week of September 25-29, 2023
For the Week of December 4-8
Report Cards: All the News That's Fit to Print
Also as a reminder that comments will be shared at conferences, due to the compressed timeline to complete the report cards and the new format. If you haven't already, please speak to your teacher about scheduling your conference.
If your student was NOT in class today, please expect the report card to be sent home on Monday. If you would like your report card mailed to you, please contact the office at 503-916-6300.
Additional guidance on the report cards can be found at: https://www.pps.net/k5reportcard. Translations for support are available at the following links:
**CONFERENCES**
Teachers will be contacting you to schedule conferences. In order to achieve the goal of 100% participation without sacrificing quality instruction, Hayhurst has opted to provide conferences on a rolling basis throughout the months of December and January.
Next week we will have SPIRIT WEEK!!! The agenda is as follows:
- Monday 12/11 - Mismatched Pattern (AKA Dress like Mr. Cunningham) or Monochromatic Day
- Tuesday 12/12 - Silly Sock Day
- Wednesday 12/13 - Wild Hair or Hat Day
- Thursday 12/14 - Ugly Sweater Day
- Friday 12/15 - Pajama Day
We will ALSO have a Hayhurst Pride week December 18-22! Wear your Hayhurst Blue, Gray, or Swag every day!!
We look forward to seeing your SPIRIT!!!
Holiday Food Drive
Gift Card Donation
Remember that the Hayhurst Food Drive ends Tuesday the 12th!
Here is the breakdown of food groups we hope class grades can donate so that we get a mix of items area food banks need most:
- Kindergarten: Canned fruits and vegetables
- 1st Grade: Non-perishable grains (pasta, rice) and cereals
- 2nd Grade: Protein-rich items (canned beans, tuna, peanut butter, etc.)
- 3rd Grade: Shelf-stable milk (a few vegan options like soy, almond, or oat)
- 4th Grade: Miscellaneous items (spices, condiments, cooking oils, etc.)
- 5th Grade: Various snacks and treats (cookies, fruit snacks, crackers, etc)
Second, our annual Holiday Gift Card Drive, offering a convenient and impactful way for you to contribute to the festive joy!
Gift cards empower families to select items that best suit their unique needs and preferences. Options may include Fred Meyer, Trader Joes, Amazon, Target, etc. ensuring families have the flexibility to purchase essentials and special treats. To donate gift cards, please click here.
Let's work together to make both of these drives a resounding success and teach our students the importance of giving back to those in need! Our counseling team is doing a great job of organizing these important efforts – big thanks to Mr. Ryan, Ms. Holly, and Ms. Hillary!
Chess is BACK!
Rose City Chess is excited to return to Hayhurst for Winter and Spring terms!
Last term, chess enrolled 21 students! Financial aid is available! So let's see some Husky Chess Masters! To register, please click here! or see the flyer below for more information!
And so Is Watercoloring for Kids!
The next round of watercolor classes begin after winter break on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. They will run for 11 weeks until Mar. 19, the week before Spring Break. Students will explore a variety of subjects and techniques as we continue to dive deep into the world of color and art.
Next Round Information:
Tuesdays, Jan. 9-Mar 19
$275 for 11 weeks- If you prefer this can be paid in two installments; one now at $150 and the other on Feb 1 at $125. Please just let me know if you would like to choose this option.
Sign up on website: www.watercolorforkids.com
Hayhurst Foundation: Opportunity for Businesses to Sponsor This Year's Auction!
The Hayhurst Foundation is inviting local businesses and organizations to be sponsors of our May 2024 auction -- planned for Saturday, May 11, at the MJCC.
Supporting the Hayhurst Foundation auction is a great way to put your businesses' 2023 charitable dollars towards hiring staff we need at Hayhurst -- and it is a great way for your business to become known as a donor in the Hayhurst community.
Sponsors are highlighted in the Husky Howl, and will be highlighted and acknowledged at the auction itself.
Visit hayhurstfoundation.org/sponsors to see sponsorship levels and signup. Or reach out to Foundation co-chairs, Effie Greathouse and Sarah Schroeder to discuss more options.
hayhurstfoundation.org/sponsors
hayhurstfoundation@gmail.com ~ 503-575-9950
Come Over for Lunch!
Now that we are back to school, we are ready to welcome back our amazing crew of lunch and recess volunteers. You can now sign up for slots from now through January on the PTA website’s volunteer page or right here:
Portland Parks & Recreation is leading efforts to create preliminary designs for a half-mile segment of the Red Electric Trail running from Shattuck to Cameron. This will be a multi-use trail running right behind the school.
Portland Parks has a survey open through December 8th at 5pm so that you can share your thoughts on how this new neighborhood trail can serve you and your neighborhood. (If you can mention including signage about our school being a closed campus during school hours, that’d be cool).
If you have questions please contact Lora Lillard, Project Manager, at Lora.Lillard@portlandoregon.gov.
🗓️ Upcoming Events! 🗓️
- December 4-12: Hayhurst Food Drive
- Friday, December 8: Last day to complete the Red Electric Trail Survey: 5 PM!
- December 11-15: SPIRIT Week
- Friday, December 15: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Audubon Society
- December 18-22: Hayhurst Pride Week!
- December 23- January 1: Winter Break
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For further details and to look ahead, visit the Hayhurst Events Calendar
Office Odds and Ends
Important Reminders: The District and the Union have agreed to make up our 11 lost instructional time on the following days:
- Dec 18-22 (previously week 1 of the winter break)
- January 26 (previously a professional development day for staff)
- February 19 (President’s Day holiday)
- April 8 (previously a professional development day for staff)
- June 12-14 (the dates set aside for inclement weather)
Winter Break Concerns: Parents have expressed concerns over the recently added week of instruction. First and foremost, please do not change any existing plans. If you are concerned about any potential impact to school funding or truancy... don't be. The absences for December 18-22 will be excused. The Oregon Administrative Code states that a school can excuse absences with advance notice for "satisfactory reasons." Any excused absences does not factor into absence penalties or truancy decisions, if irregular (which these will be). We DO ask that you let the front office know of any existing plans ASAP. Thank you!!
- Computer CORDS: If your student brought home a district device over the strike, we kindly ask that you check around the house for the charger. We have received almost all of the devices back, however, we are missing a fair number of cords. Please take a peek and if any are discovered, please return them to the school ASAP. THANK YOU!!!
More Cool News on the PTA Website
- Ida B. Wells High School Christmas Tree and Merch Sale at A-Boy through this Sunday
- Sign up for the winter session of Yoga Playgrounds, Fridays after school
- Check out the SW Ski Bus, Sundays in January
- Alpenrose Delivery Deal - $30 free groceries + $50 for the Hayhurst PTA
- Sign up for Fred Meyer rewards, support the Hayhurst PTA