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Stephanie Helton
President
Jane Courtney Davis
1st Vice President, Programs
Jenny Foster
2nd Vice President, Membership
Renee Farhat
3rd Vice President, Ways and Means
Deanna Fene Holland
4th Vice President, Business Partners
Rebecca Kneale
5th Vice President, Cultural Arts
Lori Lunitz
Recording Secretary
Meloni Elkins
Corresponding Secretary
Debbie Calhoun
Treasurer
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Look What's Happening Now
Upcoming Events
Click on the links below to find out more information:
- Mark your calendars for the always-fabulous Reading with the Stars on Thursday, February 9.
- Make your home away from home look nice for Spring. Help out on Campus Clean Up Day, Sunday, February 26 at 2 p.m.
- Walk for Hendricks on Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m.! Join us at the second-annual Friends of Hendricks Walk-a-thon and join in the fun at HAEPTA Family Fun Day!
- F.A.I.R. testing questions? Learn more!
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Upcoming Events and Activities February Calendar Notes
- 2 - PTA Board Meeting, 10 a.m., auditorium
- 2 - PTA Founders' Day Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., auditorium
- 6 - SAC Meeting - 6 p.m., media center
- 8 - Early Dismissal - K, 1:40 p.m./1st-5th, 1:50 p.m.
- 9 - Reading with the Stars
- 16 - Group Yearbook Pictures
- 20 - No School/Presidents' Day
- 22 - Early Dismissal - K, 1:40 p.m./1st-5th, 1:50 p.m.
- 26 - Campus Clean Up - 2 p.m., courtyard
- 28-29 - FCAT Writing Grade 4
March Calendar Notes - 1 -FCAT Writing Grade 4
- 2 - Flag Raising - 8:40 a.m., courtyard
- 3 - Friends of Hendricks Walk-a-Thon and PTA Family Fun Day - track, 11 a.m.
- 5 - SAC Meeting - 6 p.m., media center
- 6 - PTA Board Meeting, 9 a.m., cafeteria
- 7 - Early Dismissal - K, 1:40 p.m./1st-5th, 1:50 p.m.
- 9 - Spring Prepaid Pictures
- 19-23 - Spring Break
- 28 - Early Dismissal - K, 1:40 p.m./1st-5th, 1:50 p.m.
- 29 - General PTA Meeting - 6 p.m., courtyard
- 29 - Family Music & Arts Night - 6 p.m., courtyard
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 Reading with the Stars
Save the Date - Thursday, February 9, 6:30 p.m.
Hendricks families are invited to attend the star-studded annual Reading with the Stars! Children are encouraged to wear pajamas (no slippers please) and join the fun starting in the auditorium. After milk and cookies, families will be able to visit several of our star readers around the school campus. Some of our star readers include a a police sergeant, a Scout master, a children's book author, several special characters and much more. Children must come with a parent or other responsible adult. No sign up is necessary. Don't miss this fun family event. We need greeters, refreshment servers and room monitors. Please contact Jane Courtney Davis to volunteer. |
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2nd Annual Friends of Hendricks Walk-a-Thon
Preserving the Hendricks Legacy
Walk for Hendricks at the 2nd annual Friends of Hendricks Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. In the coming weeks, information packets will be sent home with each student explaining how you can make a difference. Funds raised will help to ensure the continuation of quality education expected at Hendricks Avenue Elementary. Help us reach our goal of $50,000!
Participate in our spectacular raffle featuring fine dining, services and products from local merchants.
Read more below on the good times to be had March 3 at the HAEPTA Family Fun Day activities!
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HAEPTA Family Fun Day
Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m.
Join in all the entertainment at Family Fun Day, held in conjunction with the Friends of Hendricks Walk-a-thon, on Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. Students raising $100 for the Walk-a-thon (informational packets to come home soon) will receive free admission to all the games and activities. Wrist bands also will be available for $5 at the event. Sno-cones, cotton candy, drinks and food will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
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F.A.I.R. Testing for K-2
Learn More at these Meetings
Parents and caregivers of children who are in kindergarten, first and second grade are invited to learn more about the updates to the Student Progression Plan, and how the State's Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading (F.A.I.R.) is used to identify students' instructional needs in reading in order to read at or above grade level.
School District employees will be in attendance to answer questions and facilitate the community conversation around F.A.I.R, summer learning opportunities for students who do not score at or above 54% on the PRS (Probability of Reading Success). Parents and caregivers will learn ways to help their child to be a better reader.
Join us at any of the four locations from 5:30-7 p.m.
- February 27: South East Regional Branch Library
- March 26: West Regional Branch Library
- April 30: Main Branch Library - Downtown
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At Hendricks Avenue Elementary School, students receive more than the
standard education that our district's funds can provide. The school's
standard of excellence is made possible not only by its dedicated
teachers and staff but through the efforts of you and your HAEPTA.
Sincerely,
Hendricks Avenue Elementary Parent Teacher Association
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