Reminder: Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser

Tuesday, March 1st come support the HGF PTA at Texas Roadhouse!  'Andy the Armadillo' from Texas Roadhouse came to school today to say hello to the children at lunchtime. Each child received a 'token' for a free kids meal so be sure to ask them about it.

In order for the PTA to receive 10% from your meal, you MUST present this flier.  Both dine-in and take-out orders count for this fundraiser.

Download the Flier!

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK, 2/29-3/4 2016

A HATFUL OF FUN ALL WEEK AT HGF!

Monday

RECITE THE READER’S OATH

Surprise guest to visit at lunch

students may start Dr. Seuss Biographies (optional)

Tuesday

School wide Read aloud:

What Pet Should I get?

Restaurant of the Month

Eat at Texas Roadhouse tonight!

Wednesday

Grab your hat and read with the cat!

Crazy hat day!

Thursday

Free books for all!! (from Comcast)

Send home completed Fisher Cats forms for parents to sign

Friday

Dress as a pet-real or imaginary!

Dr. Seuss Biographies due

Texas Roadhouse PTA Restaurant Night

Save the Date! March 1st is HGF night at Texas Roadhouse.  Come support our PTA by dining in or taking out between 4-10pm.

You must have the flier in order to support HGF PTA.

Download the Flier!

DR. SEUSS BIOGRAPHY CONTEST

DR. SEUSS

BIOGRAPHY CONTEST

MARCH 2016

GRADES K-5

(THIS CONTEST IS OPTIONAL)

• STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WRITE A BIOGRAPHY OF DR. SEUSS DURING READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK.
  
  

• STUDENTS MUST ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS: WHO WAS DR. SEUSS AND WHY DO WE REMEMBER HIM ON MARCH 2ND EVERY YEAR?

• ILLUSTRATIONS ARE WELCOME, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
  
  

• FINISHED PIECES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
  
  

•  CLASSROOM TEACHERS WILL CHOOSE THE SINGLE BEST PIECE FROM THEIR CLASS TO SUBMIT TO THE WRITING COMMITTEE (A BOX WILL BE IN THE LIBRARY)
  
  

•  THE COMMITTEE WILL CHOOSE 1 WINNER PER GRADE AND ANNOUNCE THEM THE NEXT WEEK.

• ALL ENTRIES WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT HALL.

• WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A $5 GIFT CARD TO BARNES & NOBLE AND A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE

HAPPY WRITING!!

BINGO & Vendor Night with Pizza and Bake Sale

SAVE THE DATE!
HGF PTA is hosting another fun BINGO night on Friday, March 18, 2016 (please note there was an error on the HGF March calendar. March 18th is the correct date.)

Doors open at 6:15, BINGO begins at 6:45 HGF Gym

We have special guest BINGO callers again this year.  HGF teachers will be on stage calling out the numbers while you race to fill in your cards and win your choice from the prize table.

PIZZA
We will also have cheese pizza available for per-order. Order forms will be sent home on March 3rd.

- $9.00/Large Cheese Pizza

- Soda and Water $1.00

 - $2.00/slice


BAKE SALE:
Bake Sale items will also be available for $.25 each. We will need bakers and volunteers.

VENDOR SALE:
We are looking for in-home sales consultants/vendors.
Do you sell products through a home based business...Pampered Chef, Thirty-one, Lia Sophia?  If so, HGF PTA is sponsoring a vendor fair during our annual BINGO Night.  If you would like to set up a table and sell your products, please complete this registration form.  The fee is $20 per table.  We also ask that you donate one prize ($10 minimum) to a gift basket that will be raffled off during the event.

We will have an intermission during BINGO where families are encouraged to stop by each vendor table to get a sticker/stamp. People who collect all the stickers/stamps will be able to enter into the raffle. 

Vendor tables will need to be set up by 6:15pm.  Intermission will take place at 7:15-7:40pm, however tables should be staffed throughout the evening.

Please note, in the event of duplicate products, vendors will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

DEADLINE for registration is March 12th

SIGN UP TO BE A VENDOR

REMINDER! Star Wars Movie Night, 2/19

There will be a Star Wars Movie Night tomororw night (2/19).  Doors open at 6:15pm and the cost is $5 per family, which includes a bag of popcorn for each family member.

Candy and drinks will be available for purchase. Additional bags of popcorn will also be available.

Bring your own chairs or blankets.  Everyone is welcome to dress up, but no weapons please (light sabers, blasters, etc).

Cowabunga's Fundraiser, February 24, 4-7pm

HGF Day Off Fun!!!

Come bounce, slide, laugh and have a great time!!!

What better way to spend a day during February vacation than to come together with friends and classmates to have lots fun while also raising money for HGF PTA.

Date: Wednesday, 02/24/16

Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

(Portion from each entrance ticket sold during this time goes to HGF school)

Location: Cowabunga’s - 1328 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, NH 03106

Cost: $10 per child (Adults and Babies Free)

HGF will have a private room for storing your belongings and taking a break.  Outside food is allowed.

**Must present this flyer upon ticket purchase for school to get credit.**

 Download the Flier

For any questions please contact Beth Ducatelli, PTA Fundraising Coordinator at:  HGFPTAFundraising@gmail.com

Museum Passes

As February Vacation approaches, we just wanted to remind families that you can get museum passes at the Manchester City Library with a valid library card.  Here is the list of locations:

• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Museum of Science
• Boston Children's Museum
• New England Aquarium
• McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
• Currier Museum of Art
• Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum
• SEE Science Center
• Strawbery Banke

Click here for more details > > >

SpotLight on Mrs. Gagnon, Paraprofessional

Name: Deborah Gagnon
Position: Paraprofessional
Birthdate: October 17th
Hometown City/State: Manchester, NH
College(s) Attended: NH College


Family: I have been married to a wonderful man, Chuck, 25 years this October. 

What I Like Best About HGF: My husband went to HGF....and when my children grew up, they went to HGF, and I volunteered in classrooms all the time. It wasn't until they got out of the school, that I decided to return to the school as a paraprofessional. 

Favorite Snack: dark chocolate anything

Favorite Season: Fall

Fun Fact: 
This summer, I went 48 stories down into the earth, caving with my family and a guide. All we had for light were headlamps. I was very scared , but I would do it again! I conquered my fears! 

 
Favorite Quote: "Live, Laugh, Love"