Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Heritage Festival

The Haisley Heritage Festival is Thursday, January 29, 6:30-8pm!  Come experience this amazing event with your family.

Monday, January 26, 2015

News Blast: 1/27/2015

Action Required:
Haisley Community Survey

We want to hear from you! Each year the staff and PTO at Haisley field a host of questions regarding food in the classroom. To help establish a baseline for public opinion we've created a community survey. The last page includes a few additional questions about our communication tools. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Once collected, results will be shared with the entire community.

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In Memorial, Mike Brueger
Last week our community lost a great man. Haisley Parent Mike Brueger passed away unexpectedly January 18th.  Many members of the Haisley family have stepped forward offering to help. A fund has been established to aid in financing college for Mike's children. Those interested can send a donation to Old National Bank, 2723 S State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Please make checks payable to Sheryl Brueger.

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Heritage Festival
Thursday, January 29
The PTO would like to invite you to come and share in the traditions that represent various cultures at the annual Haisley Heritage Festival on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 6-8 p.m.  We will have a host of unique dishes, activities, and crafts to try.  Contact Kourtni Awwad (kourtnidawwad@yahoo.com ) or Courtney Nathan (callennathan@gmail.com) for more information.
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Haisley Heart Dance 
Friday, February 6
Come dance and have fun at the Haisley Heart Dance Friday, Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Besides dancing in the multi-purpose room, there will be face-painting, tattoos, food, drinks, and basketball in the gym! This event benefits 5th grade camp. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. A chaperone is required. Hope to see you there! Any questions?  Contact Susan Courtright:  susanmidwest@aol.com
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Haisley Huskies are hanging it up for 5th grade camp!
What: A resale shop
When: Jan.29th Preview during Heritage Night
            Jan. 30th - 6-8 p.m.
            Jan. 31st – 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Haisley Multi-Purpose Room
*PLEASE donate gently used clothes, toys, books, and furniture; donations can be dropped off in the Haisley lobby. ALL proceeds go toward 5th grade camp 2015. Please contact Kristin Lochmann (kristinlochmann@yahoo.com) or Michelle Schrag(theschrags@sbcglobal.net)
with questions, suggestions or if you want to volunteer:)

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Haisley Sibling Play Date 
While our older children are at school, let’s get their siblings together. We can have coffee while they burn off some energy!
The Haisley Sibling play date will be held at Jungle Java on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. If you are interested in sibling play dates, please join our Facebook event here.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

News Blast: 1/20/2015

Calling all Friends of the Student Garden
While the weather outside is frightful, the garden will soon be delightful! The Haisley Green Team will be meeting this Thursday to start planning for spring. We are ALWAYS looking for more volunteers. If you have any interest please attend the informational meeting Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m., in the Haisley lobby.

Playdates for future Huskies
Jamie Tauber, PTO rep for the lower el., is organizing playdates for future Huskies. Any parents of young children who will be attending Haisley in the next few years are welcome to join in. If you are interested in getting your little Husky together for weekday playdates, please email Jamie at tauberjlg@gmail.com.

Dough Night is Thursday the 22nd
Order Domino’s Pizza this Thursday and Domino’s will DONATE 25% OF YOUR NET SALE back to your school. Over $5,800 has been raised to date! Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Haisley Heart Dance Friday, February 6th
Haisley Families, 
If you are looking for a way to warm-up this February, come dance and have fun at the Haisley Heart Dance Friday, February 6th from 6:00-8:00pm! Besides fun dancing in the multi-purpose room, there will be face-painting/tattoos, food/drinks, and basketball in the gym.  
This event benefits 5th grade camp.  Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family.  A chaperone is required.  Hope to see you there!
Any questions?  Contact Susan Courtright:  susanmidwest@aol.com 

*** CALLING ALL ARTISTS:  DESIGN CONTEST ***
The Haisley Players are presenting Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. in late March. 
We invite all Haisley students to submit design ideas to be used on the show’s program cover, signs and T-shirts. Entries must be submitted to the main office by THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23rd. The winning design will be announced in late January/early February.
REQUIREMENTS:  Designs need to be in a VERTICAL format on 
8 ½” x 11” paper and include the title "Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.”
Please include your full name, grade, and teacher on the BACK of your submission. Otherwise the rest is up to you. Be creative and have fun!
For more information about the Haisley Players and the production, visit our website: http://haisleyplayers.weebly.com/

Haisley Huskies are hanging it up for 5th grade camp!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 
What: A resale shop
When: Jan.29th Preview during Heritage Night
            Jan. 30th - 6-8pm
            Jan. 31st - 9-12 
Where: Haisley’s Multi-Purpose Room
*PLEASE donate gently used clothes, toys, books, and furniture
*Donations can be dropped off in the Haisley lobby
*ALL proceeds go toward 5th grade camp 2015
Please contact Kristin Lochmann or Michelle Schrag with questions, suggestions or if you want to help:)


Monday, January 19, 2015

NAAPID at Night

Please see the attached press release  regarding NAAPID at Night 2015, this year hosted by Ypsilanti Community Schools at their Middle School.  As you may be aware, NAAPID founder, Joe Dulin, passed away October 23, 2014, and this year's NAAPID at Night will mark the 20th anniversary of this county wide event. Please join us this year as we celebrate the event and it's founder.

Domino's Dough Raiser: Thursday!

On Thursday, January 22, order your dinner online (or call your nearest Domino’s Pizza store).

Mention the coupon code: “H” and Domino’s Pizza will donate 25% of the net sales to Haisley. 

Monday, January 12, 2015

News Blast: 1/12/2015

NWEA Testing
NWEA testing will take place throughout the month of January for all K-5 students.  This "mid-year" test will give teachers more accurate data regarding the progress made by each student, compared to September.  Your child's teacher will let you know when their specific test dates are.

ASSEMBLY HONORING DR. KING
Friday, January 16 from 2:30-3:15.  All families are welcome.  Students will sing freedom fighter songs, recite poetry, and watch inspiring video about civil rights.

How do you celebrate your family’s heritage?
The PTO would like to invite you to share the traditions that represent your culture at the annual Haisley Heritage Festival on Thursday, Jan. 29.  We are looking for presenters willing to host a table featuring a unique dish, activity, or craft from 6-8 pm.  Please consider giving some of your time to help make this a fun event by signing up using the link here. Contact Kourtni Awwad (kourtnidawwad@yahoo.com ) or Courtney Nathan (callennathan@gmail.com) for more information.

Haisley Players Rehearsal Schedule
The Haisley Players rehearsal schedule will be posted on the main page of Haisley Elementary School Players every Sunday night by 7 p.m.  A friendly reminder that children must be picked up promptly by 5 p.m. from rehearsals.  

Lower elementary grades participation forms will be going in backpacks this week to be returned by Friday, Jan. 16.  You can also access the forms by printing them here Permission Slips & Forms.

Donations for indoor recess
We're looking for gently used board games, cards or toys for indoor recess use.  There is a box in the office for donations. Thanks!

 Save the date: Dough Night is Thursday the 22nd
Your locally owned and operated stores in Ann Arbor are very motivated to support your school by helping raise money for the much needed programs and supplies. The best part is we developed a fun and easy way for you to participate.  All you need to do is eat delicious Domino’s Pizza and Domino’s will DONATE 25% OF YOUR NET SALE back to your school. Your local Domino’s is donating all of the profits from your order and matching it. Over $5,800 has been raised to date! Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Haisley Huskies are hanging it up for 5th grade camp!
What: A resale shop
When: Jan.29th Preview during Heritage Night
            Jan. 30th - 6-8pm
            Jan. 31st - 9-12 
Where: Haisley’s Multi-Purpose Room
*PLEASE donate gently used clothes, toys, books, and furniture
*Donations can be dropped off in the Haisley lobby
*ALL proceeds go toward 5th grade camp 2015
Please contact Kristin Lochmann or Michelle Schrag with questions, suggestions or if you want to help:)
718-614-1102                              312-307-4322

Haisley Heart Dance
The Haisley Heart Dance is scheduled for Friday, February 6th  from 6-8pm.  The dance will take place in the multi-purpose room, and other activities will take place in the lobby and gym.
We will have dancing, face painting, concessions, and basketball in the gym along with a few other surprises.  All proceeds benefit 5th grade camp.  The fee is $5 per person or $20 per family.
Hope to see you there!


Kindergarten and Young Fives Round Up:   Thursday, February 26, 6:00-7:30 PM
Kindergarten and Young Fives Round-Ups provide families the opportunity to learn more about these programs, and enrolling your student. Meet the principal and staff. If you are unable to make our school’s Round-Up, please call to schedule a visit. Visit the school website at www.a2schools.org/haisley.home
*Children must be five years old between May 1 and September 1,
or by December 1, 2015 with a waiver.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Haisley Garage Sale



Haisley Garage Sale
  
Proceeds benefitting Fifth Grade Camp
Preview at the Heritage Festival January 29, 2015 6-8pm

Sale:  
Haisley Multi Purpose Room

Friday January 30, 2015  6-8pm 
&
Saturday January 31, 2015 9am - 12pm

Questions?  Want to volunteer?  Contact Kristin Lochmann at: kristinlochmann@yahoo.com or 718-614-1102

Donations:  Can be dropped in the lobby next to the fireplace, to Kristin Lochmann, or Michelle Schrag.  

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

International Baccalaureate Information Session

Current and future AAPS families with 8th grade students are invited to learn about International Baccalaureate at Huron High School for the 2015-16 school year on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2-3 PM in the Meyers Auditorium.

The presentation will include information about the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme in 9th and 10th grades and will include information about enrolling in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 11th and 12th grades.

In district transfer applications will be available at the presentation.  Families who are also interested in enrolling as part of the schools of choice program are encouraged to attend.
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Check out the Ann Arbor Public Schools IB Initiative website  for more information.    

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Heritage Festival

How do you celebrate your family’s heritage?

The PTO would like to invite you to share the traditions that represent your culture at the annual Haisley Heritage Festival on Thursday January 29.  We are looking for presenters willing to host a table featuring a unique dish, activity, or craft from 6-8 pm.  This event is one of our most popular as it allows families to mingle and experience a variety of cultures all in one evening!   Please consider giving some of your time to help make this a fun event by signing up using the link below.   Contact Kourtni Awwad (kourtnidawwad@yahoo.com ) or Courtney Nathan (callennathan@gmail.com) for more information.  Mrs. Stoops and Mrs. McGee can also provide you with assistance, as well.
 
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Annual Haisley Heritage Festival 2014-15
It's that time again!  Time to celebrate the many cultures that represent our students here at Haisley Elementary School.  The PTO would like to invite you to share...

Kindergarten/Young Fives Roundup Information

Click here for 2015 K/Y5 Roundup Information!

News Blast: 1/5/2015

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year from Kathy Scarnecchia:
I'd like to thank everyone for your support during my leave of absence.  All is well and I am feeling great!  I look forward to getting back to Haisley and the great work we all do together for our kids!  I have missed all of your children very much!  

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS THURSDAY’S PTO MEETING!

How do you celebrate your family’s heritage?
The PTO would like to invite you to share the traditions that represent your culture at the annual Haisley Heritage Festival on Thursday, Jan. 29.  We are looking for presenters willing to host a table featuring a unique dish, activity, or craft from 6-8 pm.  This event is one of our most popular as it allows families to mingle and experience a variety of cultures all in one evening!  Please consider giving some of your time to help make this a fun event by signing up using the link below.  Contact Kourtni Awwad (kourtnidawwad@yahoo.com ) or Courtney Nathan (callennathan@gmail.com) for more information.






It's that time again!  Time to celebrate the many cultures that represent our students here at Haisley Elementary School.  The PTO would like to invite you to share...


Science Olympiad 
Sign-up for Science Olympiad ended on December 19th, but it isn't too late to still sign-up if you forgot to send in your form. We still have several events open to interested participants. Print out the attached form, fill it out, and send it in to the front office. Please contact haisleyscienceolympiad@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. FYI: WESO coaches meeting is January 28th at Pioneer. Check out the WESO website for more information.: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/wesowizards.home/home
  
Haisley needs 2 more lunchroom supervisors
If you would be interested in working with great kids, plus a wonderful staff please let us know.  Lunchroom supervisors work from 11:15 - 1:15 during school days.  If this sounds interesting to you, please either call the office at 994-1937 or email Kathy at scarnecc@aaps.k12.mi.us


Happy New Year! 

PTO Meeting

PTO Meeting:  Thursday, 7pm!  All are welcome!