Wednesday, June 3, 2015

New Haisley Website!

Check out the new Haisley website, and the new AAPS district website!!

The web addresses are easy to remember:

AAPS District Site:  a2schools.org

Haisley Site:  a2schools.org/haisley

Snapshot of the Haisley website

Snapshot of the AAPS site

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Haisley Blog, Signing Off.....

We have good/great/excellent/amazing news!!!  AAPS is transitioning to a new website provider, SchoolWires.  With SchoolWires sites, there will be a "school announcements" function on the main Haisley webpage, which will essentially take the place of this blog.

There will be no more new posts to this blog, unless the Haisley community decides that this blog fills a communication need.  :)

Thoughts/comments about this?  Contact Haisley webmaster, Kristin Stoops.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Domino's Dough-Raiser: Thursday!

On Thursday, April 23, 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.  

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Coffee with the Principal

Coffee with the Principal:  Friday, April 17!  All parents are welcome!  8:45-9:30am, Haisley Lobby.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Domino's Dough-Raiser: Thursday!!

On Thursday, March 26, 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, March 23, 2015

News Blast: 3/23/2015

Does your child plan on returning to Haisley next year?
Please let the office, or your child’s teacher know ASAP if your child plans to attend another school next year.  We know we have a few Young 5’s who may not be returning but we need to know for sure.  Maybe you plan on moving, or have other plans, whatever the reason, please let us know.
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IT'S SHOWTIME:
Don't Miss Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.
March 26 + 27

The Haisley Players present Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. this Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm in the multipurpose room. The suggested ticket donation is $4 at the door. There will also be a free in-school performance at 2 pm on Thursday
Come support and cheer on these fabulous Haisley Husky performers!!

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LOOKING FOR CHAMPIONS!
If you’ve ever thought about stepping forward now is the time. The fall auction raises nearly 40% of the PTO budget. Planning for fall has stalled pending a leadership committee. We need of 3-5 parents to organize and facilitate the event. Individual duties that need to be completed include invitations & marketing, food & decorations, acquisitions and close administration. If we do not have volunteers by May we will cancel the 2015 auction. That will seriously jeopardize PTO funding for our next school year. Help save our enrichment activities! Those interested should contact Jen Sauld (jennifersauld@gmail.com) or Jimmy Simonte (jimmy.simonte@gmail.com, cell:734-358-0095).
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Dough Night is Thursday the 26th
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.

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2015 Haisley Walkathon News

Hello Haisley Families:
The 2015 Haisley Walkathon is just around the corner!  This year the event is scheduled forThursday, May 21st. The lower el will walk from 9:30-11:30am and the upper el will walk from 1:30-3:30pm.  WE NEED YOUR HELP to make this event a success. Here are a few ways you may be able to help:

1)  CORPORATE DONATIONS:  Currently, I am soliciting local business to see if they can make cash donations towards our event.  Last year we raised almost $4k before the walkathon took place.  We used this money to cover the costs of t-shirts and other event day costs.

2)  VOLUNTEERS:  Please consider volunteering for this event.  Mark your calendar and let me know if you are interested in counting laps, preparing for the event on race day, and also cleaning up once the event is over!  

3)  SOLICIT CASH DONATIONS:  Every child will be sent home with an envelope requesting they raise money for the event.  Last year, we almost raised $19k.  This year, we hope to raise over $20,0000.  Please ask neighbors, friends, and family to support your child's efforts.  We will be offering on-line donations this year, so it will make it easier to donate!

Any questions?  Would you like to volunteer?  Do you have a company that would like to make a donation?  Please contact Susan Courtright:  susanmidwest@aol.com

Go Huskies!
Susan Courtright
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Spring Clean-up & Garden Work Day
Mark your calendars. The Haisley Green team is organizing a workday for Saturday April 25th. Parents and students are encouraged to come out and help with light landscaping and gardening tasks. It’s fun, social and a great way to help spruce-up our environment. Stay tuned for more details.
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Sibling Play Date every Thursday
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. there will be a sibling play date at Xtreme Bounce. The cost is $3.00. If anyone has questions or to RSVP, email Jamie Tauber at tauberjlg@gmail.com.


Spring Picture Day April 16th
On Thursday, April 16th BAK Photography will be here to take Spring pictures.  Last week we sent home the “Opt-In” form.  If you would like to have your child photographed please be sure to return that form to the office before April 2, 2015.  We would also like to get as many “group” photos as we can that day so if you child has a group T-Shirt like Science Olypmiad, School House Rock, etc. please send those with your child.  See attached form.
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 To submit an item to the weekly Haisley eBlast, please email it to Melissa Cunningham at maocunningham@gmail.com. You can also find school news on the Haisley website or by following the Haisley School Blog. For PTO news, follow the Haisley PTO Blog or like us on Facebook.


Spirit Day Friday!

Spirit Day at Haisley is Friday, March 27!  It's Poem in Your Pocket day!!  

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Coffee with the Principal

Coffee with the Principal:  Friday, March 20!  All parents are welcome!  8:45-9:30am, Haisley Lobby.

Monday, March 16, 2015

News Blast: 3/16/2015

Ice Cream Social Volunteers Needed
Spring is in the air (YAY!) and the Ice Cream Social is on our minds! With that said, we all know it takes an army to run this event.  We are in need of many coordinators and volunteers.   Areas that need a lead are: Marketing/Ticket Sales, Food/Beverage, Volunteer Organizer and Set Up/Clean Up. If you or someone you know would love to be involved, please email Chris Suliman at csuliman623@gmail.com
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Haisley Green Team Meeting
Spring is almost here and it is time to plan the Haisley garden activities and grounds projects for the spring! We are always looking for more people to join our team and/or volunteer to help out. Our next meeting is Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Haisley lobby. Contact Jen Sopoci (jdsopoci@yahoo.com) for more information.   
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Sibling Play Date every Thursday
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. there will be a sibling play date at Xtreme Bounce. The cost is $3.00. If anyone has questions or to RSVP, email Jamie Tauber at tauberjlg@gmail.com.
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Haisley Yearbook Photos – Last Call!
We are moving fast to get the yearbook complete before the April deadline. To ensure we have as many candids of students as possible, this is the last call for candids from your child’s classroom! As of right now, each class will have a candid page opposing their class line-up page. The photo deadline is April 2. Parents can to send pictures to haisleyyearbook@gmail.com.

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To submit an item to the weekly Haisley eBlast, please email it to Melissa Cunningham at maocunningham@gmail.com. You can also find school news on the Haisley website or by following the Haisley School Blog. For PTO news, follow the Haisley PTO Blog or like us on Facebook.

Monday, March 9, 2015

News Blast: 3/9/2015

March is Youth Art Month
Students from Haisley and across the Ann Arbor School district will have work on display on Main Street. The work will be up for the month of March and there will be a reception and Art Walk at The ARK (316 S. Main Street) on March 29th from 2:00-3:00.  Mr. Vinter's students' art is on display at Connor O'Neil's while Ms. Putnam's students can find their work at the ARK.  
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Slauson incoming sixth grader fun night
Slauson will be holding a Fun Night for all incoming 6th graders on Friday, March 13, 6-8 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to visit Slauson during the day later in the school year, but this is a great opportunity for parents and student to become familiar with the school building and meet a few teachers. See attached flyer for more information.
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Sibling Play Date every Thursday
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. there will be a sibling play date at Xtreme Bounce. The cost is $3.00. If anyone has questions or to RSVP, email Jamie Tauber at tauberjlg@gmail.com.
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Haisley Parent Social this Thursday
Let's get to know each other! In the spirit of social camaraderie, we're hosting a Haisley Parent Social Thursday, March 12 at Carlyle Grill (3660 Jackson Rd) @ 7:00 PM. Draw straws or get a sitter and come together. We'll have light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. See you there!
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To submit an item to the weekly Haisley eBlast, please email it to Melissa Cunningham at maocunningham@gmail.com. You can also find school news on the Haisley website or by following the Haisley School Blog. For PTO news, follow the Haisley PTO Blog or like us on Facebook.

Spirit Day Friday!!

Spirit Day at Haisley is Friday, March 14!  It's Book Character day!!!  

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

News Blast: 3/3/2015

PTO meeting this Thursday, March 5, 7-8:30 p.m.
All are welcome to attend and participate in the upcoming PTO meeting this Thursday, March 5, held in the Haisley Media Center. Topics will include an update on the spring ballot proposal: sinking fund renewal, the Little Neighborhood Libraries, and the community survey.
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Show Your Support week at the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop!
Visit the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop this week to show your support for Haisley!  Shop now through March 7th and a percentage of the thrift shop's profits will be given to Haisley enrichment groups.  The more participation from the Haisley community, the higher percentage we receive!  The shop is full of crafting supplies, clothing for all sizes, furniture, toys, books, and many other treasures.  
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Sibling Play Date at Extreme Bounce
This Thursday, March 5, at 10:30 a.m. there will be a sibling play date at Xtreme Bounce. The cost is $3.00. If anyone has questions or to RSVP, email Jamie Tauber at tauberjlg@gmail.com.
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Save the Date: Haisley Parent Social March 12th
Let's get to know each other! In the spirit of social camaraderie, we're hosting a Haisley Parent Social Thursday, March 12 at Carlyle Grill (3660 Jackson Rd) @ 7:00 PM. Draw straws or get a sitter and come together. We'll have light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. See you there!
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Don’t miss your chance to order a 2015 Haisley Players’ shirt
This year’s shirts feature an awesome School House Rock LIVE! Jr. design by Haisley fourth grader Ava Prude and are available in youth and adult sizes in three styles: short-sleeve tee, baseball tee and pull-over hoodie. They’re really cool!!
Order forms were sent home in backpack mail last week. They are also posted by the Haisley Players’ showcase (across from the Media Center) and can be downloaded off the Haisley Players’ website. All proceeds benefit the Haisley Players.
ORDERS DUE THIS Friday, March 6th
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Haisley Yearbooks!
Yearbook order forms will be going out to families in early March with a deadline on orders of April 1st. We wanted families to know that this year there will be a cost associated with the orders. The cost will depend on a few factors: total number of orders, ads that are purchased by businesses and families, and printing costs. The hope is that the cost for each student will be between $8-$9. 
Have you taken pictures at Haisley events or in your child’s classroom? If so, please forward them to the yearbook team at haisleyyearbook@gmail.com

Are you a business or family and have interest in ad space?  Here’s your chance to get some great publicity! Please contact the yearbook team at haisleyyearbook@gmail.com.

Ad options include:

1/8 page: $25 (business card size)

¼    page: $50

½ page: $75
Full page: $150
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To submit an item to the weekly Haisley eBlast, please email it to Melissa Cunningham at maocunningham@gmail.com. You can also find school news on the Haisley website or by following the Haisley School Blog. For PTO news, follow the Haisley PTO Blog or like us on Facebook.


Reading Night

Reading Night is Wednesday, March 4, 2014, 6-8pm!  All are welcome to celebrate reading and literacy!

PTO Meeting

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

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Haisley's Little Free Library in the AAPS News

http://news.a2schools.org/students-building-28-little-neighborhood-libraries-for-bookish-ann-arbor/

Spirit Day and Book Fair/Reading Night

Spirit Day is Tomorrow
Spirit Day at Haisley is tomorrow 2/27/15.  Wear something that represents your favorite sports team!  Mark your calendars!  The next two Spirit Days are scheduled for Friday, March 13th and Friday, March 27th.
Book Fair / Reading – Game Night
Haisley’s annual Scholastic Book Fair will run from Monday, March 2 until Friday, March 6th. from 9:00 – 4:00.  There will be a cashier on duty during those times and during Reading Night on Wednesday, March 4th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Domino's Dough-Raiser: Thursday!!

Domino's Dough-Raiser!!  

On Thursday, Feb 26, 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.  

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

News Blast: 2/23/2015

IT’S TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2015 HAISLEY PLAYERS’ SHIRT!

This year’s shirts feature an awesome School House Rock LIVE! Jr. design by Haisley fourth grader Ava Prude and are available in youth and adult sizes in three styles: short-sleeve tee, baseball tee and pull-over hoodie (picture and order form attached). They’re really cool!

Order forms will be sent home in backpack mail, posted by the Haisley Players’ showcase (across from the Media Center) and can be downloaded off the Haisley Players’ website. All proceeds benefit the Haisley Players.

Orders are due Friday, March 6th
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It’s never too cold to think about ice cream
Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about (and planning) Haisley’s annual Ice Cream Social. This end-of-the-year celebration is one of our most popular community events. It takes an enormous number of volunteers to make it happen. We are looking for a co-chair who has been a Haisley parent for at least one year. One parent has already stepped up to help run this year’s social and we also have last year’s chair as a mentor. Please email Jen Sauld at jennifersauld@gmail.com if you can serve as a co-chair this year!
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Save the Date: Haisley Parent Social March 12th
Let's get to know each other! In the spirit of social camaraderie, we're hosting a Haisley Parent Social Thursday, March 12 at Carlyle Grill (3660 Jackson Rd) @ 7:00 PM. Draw straws or get a sitter and come together. We'll have light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. See you there!
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Dough Night is Thursday the 26th
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.
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Spread Love Not Germs
It’s that time of year when our teachers start running low on classroom supplies, particularly Kleenex and Clorox wipes. If you can, please donate these items to your teacher. Help spread love, not germs!
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Haisley Yearbooks!
Yearbook order forms will be going out to families in early March with a deadline on orders of April 1st. We wanted families to know that this year there will be a cost associated with the orders. The cost will depend on a few factors: total number of orders, ads that are purchased by businesses and families, and printing costs. The hope is that the cost for each student will be between $8-$9. 
Have you taken pictures at Haisley events or in your child’s classroom? If so, please forward them to the yearbook team at haisleyyearbook@gmail.com

Are you a business or family and have interest in ad space?  Here’s your chance to get some great publicity! Please contact the yearbook team at haisleyyearbook@gmail.com.

Ad options include:

1/8 page: $25 (business card size)

¼    page: $50

½ page: $75
Full page: $150
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To submit an item to the weekly Haisley eBlast, please email it to Melissa Cunningham at maocunningham@gmail.com. You can also find school news on the Haisley website or by following the Haisley School Blog. For PTO news, follow the Haisley PTO Blog or like us on Facebook.





Thursday, February 12, 2015

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

News Blast: 2/9/2015

FAREWELL TO MRS.  MCLEAN
Friday, Jan. 30 was the last day at Haisley for our beloved Media Specialist, Kim McLean.  The students gathered in front of the Media Center at the end of the day (all 408!) to clap her out!  Mrs. McLean has taken a new job at Clague Middle School. We congratulate her on her new position there. Those middle school students are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented media specialist! Mrs. Marcia Boik has taken her place through the end of the school year. Mrs. Boik is a certified teacher and has taken off running here at Haisley.  Please help us welcome her to Haisley!
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Save the Date: Haisley Parent Social March 12th
Let's get to know each other! In the spirit of social camaraderie, we're hosting a Haisley Parent Social Thursday, March 12 at Carlyle Grill (3660 Jackson Rd) @7:00 PM. Draw straws or get a sitter and come together. We'll have light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. See you there!
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PTO Survey - Last Call to be Heard
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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Haisley Yearbooks!
Yearbook order forms will be going out to families in early March with a deadline on orders of April 1st. We wanted families to know that this year there will be a cost associated with the orders. The cost will depend on a few factors: total number of orders, ads that are purchased by businesses and families, and printing costs. The hope is that the cost for each student will be between $8-$9. 
Have you taken pictures at Haisley events or in your child’s classroom? If so, please forward them to the yearbook team at haisleyyearbook@gmail.com

Are you a business or family and have interest in ad space?  Here’s your chance to get some great publicity! Please contact the yearbook team at haisleyyearbook@gmail.com.

Ad options include:

1/8 page: $25 (business card size)

¼    page: $50

½ page: $75
Full page: $150
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Administrative Intern
Mrs. Halimahali Al-Qadi has joined Ms. Scarnecchia as an intern, experiencing the day-to-day life of a building administrator.  She is a student at Eastern Michigan University with a great deal of teaching and leadership experience. All of the students have now been introduced to her and will in some ways interact with her through the end of March.  
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Heritage Festival: A Heartfelt Thank You Video
Thanks to all that attended and participated in the Heritage Festival! Check out this short video to see some highlights from the event. This wonderful video was created by this year’s Heritage Festival Coordinator Courtney Nathan.
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Box Tops
The next Box Tops deadline is fast approaching!  Please send in your Box Tops to your child's classroom by Friday, Feb. 13.  This is the last collection for this school year, and they do expire, so make sure to send them in!
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Haisley Kindergarten Round Up
Haisley will be holding their Kindergarten Round Up Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m.  Anyone with a child who will be five years old between May 1 and September 1, 2015 may attend.  Please see the attached flyer
HAISLEY PLAYERS DESIGN CONTEST WINNER 

The Haisley Players just announced the winner of the Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. design contest. It was a very tough a decision. There were 17 creative and amazing entries this year! The winning design was by Ava Prude from Ms. Harris' 4th grade class. Ava's design will be used on the T-shirts, posters, and program covers for this year’s production. She will receive a free T-shirt once they are printed. Congratulations, Ava!

The Haisley Players were very happy with ALL of the contest entries. They would like to thank everyone who entered. Great work everyone!!
Borrowed Clothes from the Office
If your child has borrowed clothes, (pants, sock, or what have you), from the office please be sure to clean them and return them as soon as possible.  Now that the cold wet weather is here you would be amazed at the number of clothes we hand out everyday.  If we do not get the  clothes we lend out back, it means either a child must sit in cold, wet clothes or, a call home needs to be placed.  Please try to remember to clean and return the clothes back to the office.  We can always use sweet pants and socks if you have any that you are no longer using!


To submit an item to the weekly Haisley eBlast, please email it to Melissa Cunningham at maocunningham@gmail.com. You can also find school news on the Haisley website or by following the Haisley School Blog. For PTO news, follow the Haisley PTO Blog or like us on Facebook.