IB at Hendricks - Come Hear the Exciting Details!
We are very excited about our IB candidacy and would love to answer any questions you may have! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, December 4 from 8:00 - 8:30 AM in the Cafe for a question and answer session with Linda Johnson, Shane Tripp, Nancy Thomas, Tonya Elstein and Justin Weise. Coffee and light snacks will be served.
PTO Homeroom Parents - The PTO homeroom parent meeting will take place in the cafe immediately following the IB meeting.
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**Costumes Due FRIDAY**
Please click on the grade level links HERE to find out what costumes you need for our Holiday production. Please bring in your child's costume (labeled with their name) by Friday, Dec. 5. We will have two full dress rehearsals so it is very important that each student has their costume next week - thank you!!
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Help Us Spread Some Holiday Cheer!
This year for our Holiday program, PK3 - 5th grade students and middle school Musical Theater Encore students will be performing Yes, Virginia The Musical. At each performance of the musical, Macy's collects letters to Santa. For every letter collected, Macy's will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million dollars, helping to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. If you would like to help, please write your letter to Santa on the letter template located HERE and drop it off in the red mailbox near the Receiving Office. Thank you for your support of Macy's and Make-A-Wish as they collect a million reasons to believe!  Abby, Dylan and Zachary wrote the first letters to Santa!
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Spanish Challenge: Verb SER
Students in 2nd - 5th grade are learning the verb SER in Spanish. Through games, posters, songs and collages they are learning a huge milestone of the Spanish language. They should proudly say "Nosotros somos estudiantes de espa�ol". Way to go!! 
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Performance Videos On Sale Now!
Performances for the 2014-15 school year will be taped and produced by DiscoverTec - the school's technology, marketing and website design company. You now have the opportunity to purchase just one performance or the entire collection! Performances include: Halloween, Holiday, Grandparents' Day & May Day. Click HERE for the order form and price/package information. Order forms are due Friday, December 19.Click HERE to see a preview of the Halloween performance!
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Here are this week's winners of the Caught With Character Award - Congratulations!! 
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*Link Updated* Spanish Middle School Students of the Month
In our Spanish class we work daily to master four basic skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please take a moment to listen to our star students of the month and test your own knowledge of Spanish! These students have been selected for their outstanding fluency and pronunciation! Congratulations to Ethan A. and Emma T. (6th grade), Kate S. and Emily S. (7th grade) and Kira H. and Winnie B. (8th grade)
Click HERE to listen to the audios and watch the videos.
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Alumni News
Jacob Rubin, class of 2014, was the only freshman cast in the Douglas Anderson High School play The Power to Change Lives. Way to go, Jacob!!
Do you have alumni news to share? Email Lorie Shvets at lorieshvets@hendricksdayschool.org.
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Shopping Pays!
Donating to Hendricks and shopping at Target and Amazon - a winning combination!! When you use your Target REDcard, we receive up to 1% of your purchase. If you haven't selected Hendricks as your designated school, please do so today! To learn more about the program, visit www.target.com/tcoe. Amazon will now donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. To learn more about the program and how to select Hendricks Day School, click HERE.
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Together Counts Sweepstakes
Each year, Together Counts provides the opportunity for you to win big for your school. Enter HERE every day until Thursday, March 19, 2015. Spread the word, anyone can enter on behalf of Hendricks!
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Click HERE to make a pledge or donation today. This year's goals are 100% participation and $75,000! Let's all THINK STEAM!!
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Upcoming Events
December's Habit of Mind: Responding with Wonderment & Awe Thursday, Dec. 4 8:00 AM IB Q & A/Coffee in Cafe 8:30 AM PTO Homeroom Parent Mtg. (Cafe) Friday, Dec. 5 PK3 & PK4 Field Trip 2:15 PM Popcorn Sale Monday, Dec. 8 8:20 AM Flagraising Tuesday, Dec. 9 7:15 - 8:15 AM Pancakes with the PTO in the PAC Thursday, Dec. 11 3rd Grade Field Trip Friday, Dec. 12 Early Dismissal 12:15 PM PK3 - K (PAC Parking Lot) 12:30 PM 1st - 5th 12:45 PM 6th - 8th Monday, Dec. 15 8:20 AM Flagraising Tuesday, Dec. 16 10:00 AM 8th Grade Field Trip 2:00 PM 8th Grade Field Trip 5:00 PM Holiday Dinner 6:30 PM Holiday Program Wednesday, Dec. 17 10:00 AM Voices Field Trip Thursday, Dec. 18 10:00 AM Voices Field Trip 11:30 AM 8 Up Field Trip 4:00 PM Piano/Guitar Recital Friday, Dec. 19 8:45 AM General PTO Meeting 9:00 AM Santa Sing Early Dismissal 11:15 PM PK3 - K (PAC Parking Lot)
11:30 PM 1st - 5th
11:45 PM 6th - 8th
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Do You Have an Extra Christmas Tree?
We are looking for extra Christmas trees for Yes, Virginia The Musical. If you have an extra tree that we could use, contact Chelsea Weise at chelseaweise@hendricksdayschool.org.
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The Barnett Brothers are Taking Over the Cafe!
Kyle and Connor won the Monster Bash raffle and have picked the menu for the week of December 8 - 12! Check out the Lunch Works calendar and place your order! Friday's dessert will be your choice of a brownie or the Cafe's famous snickerdoodle blondies.
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Homeroom Parent Meeting Tomorrow
The PTO Homeroom Parent Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, December 4 at 8:30 AM in the Caf�.
Pancakes with the PTO: December 9
Everyone is invited to attend Pancakes with the PTO next Tuesday, December 9 from 7:15 - 8:15 AM. You and your student can start your day with pancakes, coffee and conversation brought to you by the PTO.
Christmas Tree Fundraiser
This year, please consider buying your tree from Trad's Garden Center (8178 San Jose Blvd.). Trad's will donate 10% of the proceeds from each Christmas tree sold to the Hendricks PTO when you mention Hendricks or present the flyer located HERE. Thank you, Trad's!
Clothing Closet
Over Winter break, if you notice that your child has grown, remember the PTO Clothing Closet. Located in the Admin. Building, the Closet has gently used uniforms (and some brand new) for sale in several sizes. Also, please consider donating outgrown uniforms so we can raise money for the PTO and provide uniforms year round at a discounted price. Contact Lori Carr at johnloric@yahoo.com with any questions.
Lost and Found
Before the Winter break, please check the lost and found box located outside the gym. On December 19, the box will be emptied, and the items donated to the Clothing Closet.
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Yearbook Recognition Ads
Tell your student how proud you are with a Yearbook Recognition Ad! Share favorite childhood photos, stories and more with a personal message that will be printed in the yearbook and treasured forever. A full page in the yearbook is $200, a half page is $160 and a quarter page is $110. You will receive a $25 discount on your advertisement if you have it completed and paid in full by Tuesday, Dec. 9th. You can also purchase $5 ads to celebrate your favorite student, parent, teacher or whoever you want to recognize. The ad will be approximately half the size of a standard business card.
Many businesses have taken advantage of the opportunity to advertise as well as support an outstanding school, by placing an ad in the yearbook. You have the same opportunity. These advertisements cost the same as a student ad; however, if you purchase a business ad, you will be able to purchase a student ad for half the price.
For a better quality ad, please ensure it is larger than 1MB. Additionally, it must be in JPEG format. You can send it via email, thumb drive or on a CD. All advertisements must be completed by Tuesday, March 3rd. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Renea Dunn at reneadunn@hendricksdayschool.org.
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