WYLAND OPEN HOUSE REMINDER!

Dear Parents,

Reminder: Wyland Elementary School Open Houses are on the following dates:

Thursday, October 6

Thursday, October 13

Grades K, 1 and 2 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Grades 3, 4 and 5 (6 :00 - 7:30 p.m.)

The children are welcome and encouraged to attend. They will act as your guides and will share their accomplishments with you. Your child's homeroom and other areas of the building will be open throughout the evening.

We look forward to seeing you, and we appreciate your support in the Wyland Elementary Open House activities.

Laurie B. Tocci Principal

Hampton Township School District Wyland Elementary School

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

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September 22, 2016

This year the elementary schools are organizing the annual Hampton Heroes Program. The program, honoring our local veterans, will be held on Monday, November 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Middle School Auditorium.

Students in grade five are invited to write a personal essay entitled "What the Word Hero Means to Me." Students will be selected from each of the Elementary Schools to read their essays at the Hampton Heroes Program. All fifth grade students will participate in the program and are asked to wear appropriate clothes for this special program. They are also encouraged to wear the colors red, white and blue!

If this endeavor is of interest to you, please submit the completed essay to your respective homeroom teacher no later than Friday, October 14th. This will give us time to select the student representatives and to give them a chance to practice reading their essays orally prior to the Hampton Heroes Program.

I would like to thank you in advance for your participation in this program. The Hampton Heroes Program has been a very special event for our local veterans and we want this year's program to be just as special. The reading of the student essays will continue our Elementary Hampton Heroes tradition.

Sincerely,

~(/l<-~$c:~ Laurie Tocci Principal Wyland ElementalY School

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HAEE Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence

About HAEE HAEE is a nonprofit, volunteer organization established in 1992, exclusively for the educational enrichment of

students enrolled in the Hampton Township School District. HAEE is an all-volunteer working board comprised of

Hampton parents and residents who work throughout the year to raise money to fund the organization's mission.

Our Mission Encourage, support, recognize, and reward excellence and innovation in the Hampton Township School District

and to:

Promote educational programs that go beyond the basic curriculum and further enrich the educational

experience of Hampton students

Raise funds for grants that directly benefit Hampton students

Give scholarships to seniors as they venture out to further their education.

Spending Per Student: 2013-14 Why Do We Raise Funds? Hampton Township School District's per student

spending is 12% less than the average

Pennsylvania school district and -30-45% less

than some comparable neighboring districts.

To support our mission, the HAEE supplements

this spending through various grants and

scholarships granted throughout the year.

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Source: www.openpogov.org

How Much Money has HAEE Given in Grants to HTSD Teachers? This amount varies from year to year and is dependent on the grant applications received. Following is what we

have granted in the past several years:

2012 2013 2014 2015

$22,664 $51,170 $17,662 $34,000

Additionally, the HAEE also gives several thousand dollars to HTSD students through our annual scholarships.

HAEE Board of Trustees Dana Kirkpatrick - President· Jodi Andrews - Vice President· Michelle Solkovy - Treasurer· Retta Martin - Secretory

Scott Andrews· Brandy Baker· Jacqlyn Boggs· Michael Chapman· Shelby Cross· Michael Gaydos· Jill Hamlin· Brad Hess. Raquel Kromer· Jill McConnell· Laura Moser· Tom Nee· Chiara Orsini· Amy Rick· Trisha Webb· Joyce Williams·

Mary Anne lib rich - HTEA liaison · Denise Batason - School Boord Liaison

HAEE Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence

Examples of Grants Funded by HAEE: CNC router for the Hampton High School

CNC router for the Hampton Middle School

3D Printer for the Hampton Middle School

Production room for the Hampton High School

Osmo kits for all Hampton Elementary Schools

Collaborative learning center at the Hampton High School

Nearpod classroom licenses and 10 iPads Snowshoes for elementary physical education students

live video conferencing for Hampton Middle School to learn about ancient Egypt & geologic time

Skylight iPhone microscope adaptors & electronic balance

LCD Proiector, Apple TV, iPad Air 2, Mophie Powerstand Dual and Charger, and iPad Air 2 Smart Case for

elementary physico I education classes

Bronx Zoo video conference

Where does that money come from? • HAEE 5K Run/ Walk is our annual fund raiser (he ld at Hartwood Acres)

Business support via the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program

United Way giving programs

Amazon Smile

New fund raisers like "Wigle It ... Just a little Bit" (20 16) and the " Gowns Galore" prom dress sale (2015)

How can you help?

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Join our board - we ore always looking for new board members. Our board is comprised of wonderful volunteers who work hard and hove fun helping our school district.

Register for the HAEE 5K this year - run with us or walk the 1-mile loop. This is a great community event and

everyone has a good time.

Visit our booth at the July 3rd event and the Talbot Tailgate

Register for Amazon Smile and designate HAEE to receive a donation from Amazon based when you make

qualifying purchases from Amazon

Give to us through United Way or simply make a donation to support this important couse

Do you own or work for a company who is interested in supporting HAEE? Every year we search for companies to sponsor our annual 5K

Donate to HAEE through the PA EITe. The Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program offers corporations ta x

credits for donating to organizations that, among other things, support innovative public school programs.

Contact any HAEE board member to find out more about how you can support our organization and the Hampton

Township School District.

Visit our website at http: //hamptonalliance.org i for more information on HAEE.

The New Superintendent - "Loughead Family Challenge"

Any elementary student who beats the Loughead family in the 24th

Annual HAEE Annual 5k Race for Educational Excellence will win a $5

gift card to Barnes & Noble. The Loughead family is passionate about

the HAEE mission, and promoting literacy for children . The Lougheads

are excited to join the Hampton Community in support of this

important fund raiser for the Hampton Alliance fo r Educational

Excellence (HAEE).

Please plan to join Dr. Loughead and his family for the 24th Annual HAEE

5k Race for Educational Excellence on Saturday, October 15, 2016,

beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Hartwood Acres (registration begins at 7:30

a.m .). Please remember to pre-register online at

http://www.hamptonalliance.org/funding/race

October 15, 2016

or a special guest! Dad (or a special guest) is invited to bring all of his

Wyland school-aged children for a special breakfast on one of the dates listed below.

Donuts, coffee, milk, and juice will be served.

In order to allow more time to eat with your child, donuts will be

placed out on tables. In lieu of paying the cafeteria, there will be a donation bucket. A suggested donation of $5 per family would be appreciated.

Donations in excess of the donuts' cost will be donated to the Wyland family whose home was damaged by fire.

Place: Wyland Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room

Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

The date to attend depends on your last name. Last names beginning with the letters:

A through G attend on TUESDAY, October 18

H through P attend on WEDNESDAY, October 19

Q through Z attend on THURSDAY, October 20 (Please see Parking Guidelines on back)

Please complete the Donuts with Dad form below and retum it to school by Friday, October 14.

DONUTS WITH DAD

Last Name _______________ Date Attending ____ _

Number of guests: adult ----- children -----

Wyland Event Parking Guidelines:

Parking Locations:

Day-Time Events Parking:

• Front Parking Lot

• Walters Road

Evening Events Parking:

• Front Parking Lot

• Back Parking Lot

• Walters Road

NO PARKING ON WYLAND AVENUE

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Look What's Coming'

Hello Family!

Our school has teamed up with Original Works to offer a very special program. In the

next few weeks, your child will be creating their own special artwork for this project.

Then you will have the opportunity to order a variety of useful items, all professionally

made and featuring your child's very own artwork!

Why Join in the Fun? -¥. Purchase personal gifts & keepsakes.

-¥. Celebrate your chi ld's creativ ity.

-¥. Fun products under $10.

-¥. Support our school. ~Qde!?

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HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT GERMAN PROGRAM PRESENTS ...

German: Totally cool! Totally relevant !

GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CLUB

• Club cultural activities will include German music, video, drama, crafts, games and food!

• Students will learn basic German vocabulary and expressions through interaction with teachers and other students!

• Led by HMS/HHS German teachers Pauline Spring and Karen Taylor WHO? Open to all 5th graders WHEN? Third Tuesday of each month during 2016-2017 school year WHERE? Hampton Midd le School, room D-416 FOOD? Snack and drink provided at each meeting COST? Only $25 for the year! INTERESTED? Please complete the attached permission slip/registration form with a check to "HTSD" for $20, and return to your child's teacher by Thursday, October 13th . You will receive an email confirming your registration by October 18th .

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Reasons to learn German language and

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Students and parents:

Heritage: Is your last name German? Does a relative speak German? Does your family practice a German

tradition?

• Arts: Do you like to draw and or paint? Some ofthe world's best artists are German. (Klee, Durer, Mohr, Oppenheim)

• Arch itectu re: Are you fascinated by Legos? Some ofthe best architecture in the world is in German speaking

countries.

• Sci en ce: Are you into science? Many of the most important inventions/discoveries in the last 200 years were made

by Germans (X-Ray, Geiger counter, Theory of Relativity, airbags, automobiles, medical technology).

• Bus i ness: German is an important business and internet language. Many business peoples peak German as well as English.

• Tech n 0 logy: Do you like to solve problems? Germany is at the forefront of technology, particularly green technology, ie : wind and solar power.

• Lite rat u re: Do you love to read? Many of the world's greatest writers are German. (Goethe, Schiller, Hesse)

• Fa sh ion: Do you think Paris and New York are the only fashion hot spots? Berlin, the capital of Germany is a rising

star in the fashion industry!

• Music: Much ofthe world's most beautiful classical music was written by German composers (Beethoven, Mozart) and modern German music is thriving and is globally known (Hans Zimmer).

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German Language and Culture Club Registration Form/Permission slip due by Oct. 13th

Name: ___________ Agej Grade: ____ _

School: _ ____ _

Home Address: ____________________ _ _

Email address: ________ __ _

Best phone number to reach you at after school: _ _________ _

Parents' names: _____________ _

Medical conce rns or allergies: _ ____________ _ _

Anything else you would like us to know about your child?

I permit my child to participate in the Hampton Township School District Elementary German Program at HMS for 2016-2017. I will pick up my child promptly at 4:30 at the rear (Cafeteria door, #14) after club meetings.

Dues are $20 payable by check to "HTSD." Please enclose with registration form.

Signature _ __________ Date: _____ _

Birthday Celebrations/Classroom Parties

The Vision of the Hampton Township School District Welln ess Program is to promote positive lifestyle practices for students that will improve their individual health and health behaviors, reduce risk levels for preventable diseases, and enhance personal well-being. The School District is committed to providing a school environment that encourages student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience.

We take into consideration the well-being and nutritional safety of other children in the classroom with food allergies and/or their dietary needs. As a district, we do not have the resources to monitor the content or nutritional value of outside food for every child's birthday celebration or classroom party treat.

In all instances of planning for birthday celebrations or classroom parties, please check with the classroom teacher for students with food allergies and/or special dietary needs.

Birthday Celebrations

We know that students often like to celebrate their birthdays at school. If you prefer NOT to have a child's birthday celebrated, simply inform the classroom teacher. To celebrate your child's birthday at school you may choose one of the following two (2) options:

#1 - make a selection from the list of options noted on the "Birthday Celebration "form you can obtain from the classroom teacher or on-line under the Parent Resources link.

#2 - if you choose to share a snack, the snack must meet the criteria from categories A, B, or C on the Healthy Snack list that can be found on the next page. Please remember that any shared birthday snack should be able to be handled in a brief timely fashion and if necessary, you must supply napkins, straws, and/or any utensils needed for the snack. Please make every effort to avoid peanut and tree nut products when providing a snack.

Classroom Parties

Classroom parties will offer a maximum of three (3) "items plus a healthy beverage. Two of the three items selected must come from categories A, B, or C on the Healthy Snack list. If treat bags are provided, they may contain non-food items only.

Thankyou for your support in keeping our students healthy!

Healthy Snacks

A Fruits and Vegetables - fruit may be served whole, sliced, cut in half cubed, or in wedges. Canned, frozen, and dried fruits are easy and usually need little preparation. Healthy options include: fresh fruits and vegetables,fruit leathers (without added sugars),fruit salad, and fruit juice popsicles. Vegetables can be served with dips like hummus, bean dip, or salad dressing, il1 salads, or veggie pockets in a whole wheat pita.

B Healthy Grains (whole grains that are low in fats and sugars) - whole grains provide more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than refined grains. Whole wheat or other whole grains should be the first ingredients listed. Healthy whole grain options may include: English muffins, pita or tortilla chips, breakfast cereal, crackers, rice cakes, popcorn, granola, cereal bars, breadsticks, or jlatbreads. Be sure to read the nutrition labels to pick options that are low in sugars, saturated fat, and trans fat.

C Low-Fat Dairy Foods - to protect children's bones and hearts make sure all dairy foods, such as yogurt, pudding, and cheese are low-Jat or fat-Jree. Choose lower-fat cheeses. Serve in small portions and with other foods like fruit, vegetables, or whole grain crackers.

Healthy Beverages

Water - water satisfies thirst without adding calories or sugars.

Seltzer or Sparkling Water -look for calorie-free varieties.

Low-Fat and Fat-Free Milk - milk is a terrific source of calcium and vitam in D. Choose fat­free (skim) or low-Jat (1 %) instead of whole or 2% (reduced-Jat) milk. Soy and rice "milks" (fortified with calcium and vitamin DJ are also healthy options.

Fntitfuice - choose only 100%fruitjuice. Limit juice to no more than 6 oz. for 1-6yearolds and no more than 12 oz. for 7-18year aids. Avoidjuice drinks. Nutritionally they are no better than soda pop. The label should list 100% juice and avoid drinks with sugar or high fructose corn syrup in the ingredient list.

Party jCelebration Approval Form

Event: ____________________________ _

Date: ____________________________ _

Time: ___________ __________________ _

Location: _________ _______________ ____ _

Classroom parties will offer a maximum of three (3) items plus a healthy beverage. Two o/the three items selected must come from categories A, B, or C on the Healthy Snack list. If treat bags are provided, they may contain non-food items only.

Proposed Food/Beverage Items Provided By

Submitted by: ________________ Date: ________ _ (Parent signature)

Approved by: ___________ _ _ ___ Date: _ _ _ ____ _ (Principal's signature)