Hawk's Tale Newsletter
October 3rd, 2024
Dates to Remember
10/5 - The Academy Martial Arts Leadership - Parent's Night Out *See Flyer Below*
10/10 - Vision Screening - Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th Grade
10/10 - PTO Meeting 6:00 (LMC)
10/11 - PTO Fall Fest 4:30-7:00
10/22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30
10/24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:15
10/24 - PTO Family Night Out @ Stuc's Pizza (Douglas St. Location) *All Day*
10/25 - NO SCHOOL
10/29 - Picture Retake Day
10/31 - Black and Orange Day - NO COSTUMES
A Message From Mr. Shep - Dean of Students
Hello Houdini Families,
As we are focusing on improving attendance this school year, here is an update on our attendance data for the month of September.
Overall, we have had 301 total days of absence among all Houdini Students.
Houdini overall attendance rate: 96.83%
Kindergarten: 96.90%
First Grade: 96.95%
Second Grade: 97.36%
Third Grade: 96.66%
Fourth Grade: 96.20%
Fifth Grade: 97.01%
Thank you for working together with us toward achieving our school goals. It continues to be important for our students to be in school as nothing can replicate learning that is missed on a daily basis. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with you throughout the school year.
Order Your School Photos Today!
Today is the last day to order school photos with the first bundle! Please reference your student's photo proof for ordering information.
Lost your photo proof?
Please click the link below to request a new reference number from Harmann!
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Sign Up Now!
Please follow the link below to sign up for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 24th.
News From Our Houdini PTO
Fall Fest is Coming - In Urgent Need of Day Support!
Please help make this event a success - only need to commit to 1 hour in the evening!
- Work the concession stand for one hour
- Help keep the inflatables line organized and moving for one hour
- Monitor the face painting line and punch punchcards for one hour
Can't volunteer? You can still help by donating items for concessions!
If you're unable to volunteer, you can still support us by donating items needed for the concessions stand. Please view the sign-up below to see what items are needed.
Silent Auction Basket Donations Still Needed!
Please bring your grade level basket donations by tomorrow, October 4th
Please see the flyer below to find your grade level's theme! All donations may be brought to the office or sent to school with your child. If you know of any local businesses who would like to donate a gift basket or gift certificate, please let us know and a volunteer will contact that business.
Thank you for your partnership in building community at Houdini!
~ Houdini PTO
Houdini Health Room is Looking for Donations!
Houdini is in need of donations of the following items:
- Girls clothing/underwear - size 8 and up preferred, but any size appreciated!
- Disinfecting wipes - any brand
All donations can be dropped off in the health room or main office.
We appreciate any assistance!
3-5 Year Old Developmental Screenings
Appleton Area School District offers free developmental screenings for all children between the ages of Birth-5 prior to Kindergarten. Children must live in the Appleton Area School District. Please see the link below for more information.