The Item Newsletter, Issue #17, April 19, 2015
*Save The Date*
Sunday, May 17, 12pm to 4pm 
(Will-Call Opens at 11:30am) 
Hubbard Woods School Playground 
Rain or Shine

Q: What is Mayfest '15 ? 
 A: Mayfest is the biggest blacktop extravaganza of the year and Hubbard Woods' annual carnival-themed fundraiser. This event is a 35+- year tradition featuring rides, games, music, lunch and an exciting raffle...all of which is powered by our children and your generous donation of time and monetary support.

Q: How can I get involved now to help support Mayfest '15?
A: Get involved by sponsoring a ride, being available to work your assigned shift, or by donating to the raffle. All donations BIG or small are appreciated! 
 
*Raffle Donation Ideas*
Sports tickets, Jerseys, Electronics, Games, Toys, Adult & Kid Parties, Spa/Fitness packages, Gift Certificates (you get the idea)! 
For more information or to learn more about how you can contribute to the raffle, ask: Kate Kligora, katekligora@gmail.com

Thank you in advance for your generous support of this fantastic celebration of kids, community & fun. 
  
New 2015! 
Pre-Mayfest '15 purchase options via 
PayPal 
Easy. Convenient. Safe.  
News and Notes
EARTH WEEK IS THIS WEEK!

Earth Day is April 22 and this entire week will be full of activities and new programs at school.

Talk to your kids about what they're doing, seeing, and discussing in school!

Mon 4/20 - Theme: Education. Students will engage in classroom discussions about taking care of our Earth and will create a video showing what may be recycled and composted currently in our schools. The Town Hall Meeting on Fri 4/17 will highlight these issues also. 
 
Tues 4/21 - Theme: Reduce. Trash-Free Tuesday. Send your child with no trash for snacks and lunch!
 
Wed 4/22 (Earth Day) - Theme: Conserve. Walk-to-School Wednesday. Families are encouraged to walk, bike, and use other forms of active transportation to school.
 
Thurs 4/23 - Theme: Recycle. We will highlight efforts to recycle plastic bags and Styrofoam in Winnetka and HWS. We should hear the results of the Trex Plastic Bag Challenge this week. 
 
Fri 4/24 (Arbor Day) - Theme:  Arbor Day. We are looking into planting trees and/or breaking ground on a garden space. 
Save The Date for SPRING SING! 
Wednesday, April 29, 7PM 
HUBBARD WOODS FIELD DAY IS COMING - Wednesday, May 27!!!
This is one of the most fun-filled days at Hubbard Woods! Students from grades 1-4 are mixed together on three different teams: Red, White, or Blue. Students are encouraged to wear their team colors on Field Day while engaging in activities including: trivia, water balloon toss, soccer dribble, and more. Teachers and parent volunteers work together to ensure the events of the day run smoothly doing everything from managing games to scoring or distributing water. In the event of inclement weather, Field Day will take place in the gym. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to sign up now Click Here.
Questions? Please contact your Field Day co-chairs Anne Ross (anneross99@gmail.com) and Andrea Mercuri (maxmercuri@msn.com).
SHOP THE GRAND THIS SPRING AND SUPPORT HUBBARD WOODS
When you shop at The Grand Food Center, please remember to keep those receipts! The Grand generously donates 3% of pre-tax sales on submitted receipts to the PTO (both Winnetka and Glencoe locations apply). Just have your kids drop off the receipts in the box in front of Joan Kuzel's desk. Please support our local grocery store and our school!
HUBBARD WOODS NEEDS YOU!
 
Please take a moment to complete the online PTO volunteer form for the upcoming school year. To successfully continue PTO-sponsored programs such as the Yearbook, Pizza Fun Lunch, Mayfest, Book Fair, Art Smart and the Kiddos Lunch Program, we need your help.

We have opportunities for everyone, including roles that can be fulfilled working exclusively at home or those that involve collaboration with other parents. There are short-term commitments and those that last throughout the year. Let us help you find something that meets your needs and interests.

Please help boost our parent participation rate and enable many beloved programs to continue! Complete the Volunteer form found here today. Questions can be directed to the PTO at HubbardWoodsPTO@gmail.com.
DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS 2015-2016
Parents: Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do I need to submit the same information I provide during school registration a second time for inclusion in the school directory?" Well, no more! This year we will be collecting directory information via Infosnap during registration in June.  This will be your only chance to submit information for the directory, so please be sure to complete this section.  More information to come as registration approaches.  Questions? Contact Lori Miralles at lmiralles22@aol.com. 
A ZEN LIBRARIAN - By Todd Burleson
HUBBARD WOODS WELCOMES POET TAMERA WILL WISSINGER!
Hubbard Woods was honored to have poet Tamera Will Wissinger spend two days with us during National Poetry Month. On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15, she began each day with a general presentation that introduced us to her. Then she shared some of her work with her students. Click here to read more about her visit and to hear several students share their work!
Up Next
The deadline to submit content for the next issue of The Item is Monday, April 27. Submissions should be sent to hwitemeditor@gmail.com.
This Week and Next
Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24 - Earth Week
Tuesday, April 21, 7 PM
Elementary Strings Recital
Skokie School Auditorium 
Wednesday, April 29, 7 PM
Spring Sing
Skokie School Auditorium 
Friday, May 1
School Spirit Day...wear your turquoise and white! 
Looking Ahead
Wednesday, May 13 
Views, Visions & Verifications Presentation by Daniel Ryan
9 AM - 10:30 AM
MAYFEST IS SUNDAY, MAY 17 from 12 - 4 PM at Hubbard Woods School
Want to get involved? Please contact Kate Kligora at katekligora@gmail.com.
Lunch Box

Lunch ordering is NOW OPEN for all dates through year end. Place your order by logging onto www.kiddoscatering.com
The next Pizza Fun Lunch will be served on Friday, April 24
Remember to send your child to school with a beverage, especially on Pizza Fun Lunch days.
Lost & Found
Ok - you called our bluff. We've delayed donating Lost & Found items for another two weeks.
So this is your final warning! May 1 is the last day to claim your lost items!
Community Events

"Relating & Communicating with Tech!"
April 22, 9:30 - 11:30 AM PM, Click here for more information  
An invitation for Parents of
Incoming Kindergarten Students and Families New to District 36:
A Conversation with Alison Hawley, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Dr. Daniel Ryan,  Principal, Hubbard Woods School, Thursday, April 30, 9:30-10:30 AM at Skokie School in the Community Room. Click here for more information. 
"Happiness is Only the Cart: Love is the Horse"
Lecture(s) by George E. Vaillant, MD. Tuesday, May 5, 7PM, Glenbrook South High School AND Wednesday, May 6, 7PM at New Trier High School, Winnetka Campus. Click here for more information.
"Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One Has The Time"
Lecture by Brigid Schulte. Monday, May 1, 7PM, New Trier High School, Winnetka Campus. Click here for more information.
Kudos
Thank you to the Hubbard Woods 100th Anniversary Committee, chaired by 
Jennifer Hayes, for their work in preparing for our Centennial next year. Committee members who are sorting through years of memorabilia for study and celebration include Lowey Sichol, Seanra Kalil, Meredith Meyer, Dee Macey, Justine Cody, Nidhi Singh, Jenny Keller, and Lauren LeBoyer. 

Congratulations and thank you to Tine Tsachkert and
the World Travelers Committee for creating such enriching cultural experiences for our children. It's been a terrific year for World Travelers.