Friday, November 6, 2015

November PTA Newsletter

Volunteer Opportunities



Thank you to Kristen Ricker and Stacey Greenberg who have stepped up to take on the roles of PTA Treasurer and Volunteer Coordinator!

We still have many opportunities for parents/grandparents/guardians to get involved! Highland– Goffe’s Falls greatly appreciates all of you who are able to volunteer your time to make this school the best it can be.  We are always happy to have adults who are able to help out.  Here are some areas of need:

  • PTA; Secretary
  • Fluency Friends with Mrs. Rivard - Weekly
  • Bake Sale - Monthly (4th Wednesday)
  • Popcorn - Weekly (Thursday)
  • Ice Cream Sales - Weekly (Friday)
  • Copying - Ongoing
  • Family Events -  Occasionally
  • Box Top trimmers (at home, ongoing)
  • Coke Rewards input (at home, ongoing)

Please contact Stacey Greenberg  if you are interested in helping!

Hallowen Family Night

Thanks to all who came out to celebrate Halloween at HGF -  we raised over $450! Thanks to the volunteers who helped make this event a success!

Support HGF with Red Robin  Royalty 

Sign up for the Red Robin Royalties program. You get a free birthday burger, every 10th item is free and 1% of your check will be donated to the HGF Principal's Fund! Click here to sign up.
 

Support HGF PTA with Amazon Smile 

Did you know that through Amazon Smile you can set up a charitable donation to the HGF PTA? Click here to learn more.

 November Save the Dates:
  • 11/3 - No School (City Elections)
  • 11/10 - Veteran's Day assembly (students/staff only) 
  • 11/11 - No School (Veteran's Day)
  • 11/13 - Picture Retakes
  • 11/13 - HGF Chorus performs at Manchester Monarch's Game 
  • 11/18 - Bake Sale 
  • 11/18 - PTA Meeting, 6:30pm, childcare provided
  • 11/19 - Restaurant Fundraiser: 99 Restaurant
  • 11/26-27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
  • 11/30 New School Hours Begin Nov 30th

School Day Changes

Just a reminder that beginning November 30th, the elementary school day will begin at 8:45 and go until 2:50.  Students may arrive at school at 8:30.

For those that need before school care, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester offers supervised care beginning at 6:30am at their Union Street Clubhouse.  They provide activities, breakfast and transportation to school.
There are a limited number of slots available and registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Boys & Girls Club membership is required at $25 per year.  Program fees are $20 per week per child.  A single day service is available for a fee of $10/day.  Financial assistance is available for program fees.

If you would like further information, please call Ken Neil at
(603) 625-5031, x-230.


No Sale Update


Thank you to all the families that have donated to the HGF PTA No Sale to date. So far we have raised enough money to fund the Birthday Books program. (Each child receives a book on their birthday).  We are grateful for your support!  Please click here to read this whole post.

November No Sale Raffle - SEE Science Center


We are happy to announce our next No Sale Raffle prize....Everyone who donates by November 13th will be entered into a drawing to win (4) admission tickets to the SEE Science Center.  Please click here to read this whole post.