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.

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.

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.

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.

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!  

PTO Meeting Thursday 1/8/15 @ 7 PM, Media Center

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.

Volunteer for the Annual Haisley Heritage Festival 2014-15

				Heritage Festival Sign-up Genius 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! 

News Blast: 12/15/14

REMINDER: Winter Sing Friday December 19th

The tradition continues...On the last day before winter break our community will congregate to share some warmth and song. All are welcome. This year students will report to class and arrive in the MPR with their teachers. Parents and siblings are welcome to warm up in the lobby with coffee and friends. 

PLEASE GIVE: Peace Neighborhood Center Gift Card Drive

The Season of Giving is upon us. For a second year, the PTO is sponsoring a collection for the Peace Neighborhood center. This year we are asking for gift cards in any denomination to local retailers (Meijer, Kroger, Target, Gas Stations, etc.). Send donations to class via back-pack mail, attn: Peace Neighborhood Drive. 

Peace Neighborhood Center is a local non-profit with a mission is to provide programs for children, families, and individuals who are affected by social and economic problems. Peace helps hundreds of families each year, including many Haisley families. 

Haisley Heritage Festival Jan. 29

It’s that time again!  Time to celebrate the many cultures that represent our students at Haisley.  The PTO will be hosting the annual Haisley Heritage Festival on Jan. 29, 2015 from 6-8 p.m.  We would like to invite you to share the traditions, crafts and foods that represent your heritage.  This event is a great opportunity to show your Husky pride by proudly representing your culture.  Families are welcome to present a food or an activity—or both!  In addition to presenters, we will need volunteers to help set up before the event as well as clean up afterward.  So, check out the Sign Up Genius and mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 29!

News Blast: 12/9/2014

Winter Sing Friday December 19th

The tradition continues...On the last day before winter break our community will congregate to share some warmth and song. All are welcome. This year students will report to class and arrive in the MPR with their teachers. Parents and siblings are welcome to warm up in the lobby with coffee and friends. 

Peace Neighborhood Center Gift Card Drive

The Season of Giving is upon us. For a second year, the PTO is sponsoring a collection for the Peace Neighborhood center. This year we are asking for gift cards in any denomination to local retailers (Meijer, Kroger, Target, Gas Stations, etc.). Send donations to class via back-pack mail, attn: Peace Neighborhood Drive. 

Peace Neighborhood Center is a local non-profit with a mission is to provide programs for children, families, and individuals who are affected by social and economic problems. Peace helps hundreds of families each year, including many Haisley families. 

Haisley Cookbooks

We want YOUR most favorite family recipes - in our FIRST Haisley cookbook!   Please, add your family recipes following the instructions below and be a part of this awesome 5th grade camp fundraiser. Take 5 minutes and follow the instructions below:  

Simply log in to www.typensave.com   

Organization Name: Haisley

Password: broccoli996

Type in up to three recipes.  That's it!  And then PRE-ORDER (WE WILL ONLY HAVE PRE-ORDERS) by December 19th - send your orders in your kids' backpacks - due December 19th. It's $12 for one cookbook and $20 for two.Checks can be made out to the Haisley PTO. Any questions? Contact Michelle Schrag at mschrag.law@gmail.com.

Thank you so much for your time!  

News Blast: 12/1/2014

Message from Principal Bruder

Hi Haisley Families,

It has been wonderful being at your school, getting to know your children and interacting with parents and staff.  I know how proud you are of the strong community of learners you have built over the years.

The “I Am Thankful For…” assembly was outstanding.  It is obvious how much the Kindergarten and Young 5 students look to their 5^th grade buddies for support and friendship.

Thank you for welcoming me into your school community.  If you see me in the halls or lunchroom, please stop me and introduce yourself.  I will be at the PTO meeting on Thursday and look forward to meeting some of you there.

Yours,

Shelley Bruder

“Substitute” principal

Haisley Cookbook  - DEADLINE IS APPROACHING! :) 

We need YOU - (yes YOU!)  To share your favorite family recipes - in our FIRST Haisley cookbook!   The process is SIMPLE - and how fun to add your recipes so we can all gives them a try! Follow the instructions below - and be a part of this awesome 5th grade camp fundraiser!    We have already received some deeeeelicous recipes - that are going to available at your fingertips!   Take 5 minutes and follow the instructions below:  

Simply, log in to www.typensave.com   

Organization Name: Haisley

Password: broccoli996

and type in your (up to 3) recipes!  That's it!  And then PRE-ORDER (WE WILL ONLY HAVE PRE-ORDERS) by December 19th - send your orders in your kids' backpacks - due December 19th!  It's $12 for one cookbook and $20 for two!  

Any questions? Contact Michelle Schrag at mschrag.law@gmail.com

Thank you so much for your time!    DO IT TODAY!! 

Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR.  Auditions This Week

Just a reminder that the 4th and 5th grade auditions will be held during lunch Monday through Thursday of this week in Room 300. If your child is planning to audition or participate, please send in their sign-up forms. The forms were sent home in their backpacks and must be completed before they audition. They can also be found here. Kids can try out for a featured role, chorus role, or backstage role.   For more information, also see the Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. Haisley blog post.  

PTO Meeting Thursday 12/4 @ 7 PM, Media Center

Our December PTO meeting is this week; all are welcome. In addition to the standard agenda items, this month's discussion topics include an Auction Recap & De-Brief, Winter Sing plans and a 2014-15 Capital Project Update. 

Party and Raise Funds for the PTO!

There’s still room for 4 couples for the "pay to play" party next Friday night, Dec. 5 from 7-10 p.m. The cost is $160 per couple for a fun night of wine tasting and pairings. All funds raised go to Haisley PTO; checks can be made out to the Haisley PTO. For more information or to sign up, please email Jennifer Sauld at jennifersauld@gmail.com.

More Little Free Libraries for Haisley Community

We are pleased to announce that several Haisley neighborhoods will have Little Free Libraries installed. Earlier this fall, the PTO contacted the teacher of Skyline High School’s engineering class. Two students stepped forward to take this project on. They have since been awarded a $2,000 grant from the AAPS Educational Foundation. The students have created an online survey to gauge how much the libraries have impacted households. If you have used a Little Free Library, please take a few minutes to fill out their survey here.

AAPS: State of the District

In November, Superintendent Swift presented her "State of the District" address to the Ann Arbor School Board. Follow this link to see a copy of her presentation. 

Attention Skiers and Aspiring Skiers

The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) wants to give Michigan kids an opportunity to get out, have fun and get healthy this winter. This is why MSIA has established a state-wide program that provides every fourth and now also 5th grader in Michigan the opportunity to ski for free. Students can obtain a “Cold is Cool” Ski & Ride Passport that gives them up to three free lift tickets or trail passes at 27 participating ski areas, plus additional discounts on the slopes and in Michigan ski shops.  Check it out here!