Following is an alphabetical list of Activities and Fundraisers (aka Committees) including a brief description, chairperson contact information and in some cases we've included what is involved in chairing that committee. So far, this is a partial list of all of our activities, check back often as we are adding more information regularly.
We are always looking for volunteers to help out, if you see something you are interested in please contact the Committee Chairperson for that Activity or if you have general questions about volunteering at the school please contact one of our PTA Co-Presidents.
Scroll down and click on an Activity to learn more Hope Willy is the 2009-2010 chairperson for 5th grade camp. 5th Grade Camp this year takes place November 18th through November 20th, 2009. Have fun!! Academic Enrichment 2009-2010 Washington-Hoyt's Birthday Book Club offers a special way to recognize a child's birthday and at the same time benefit our school. You can honor your child for his or her birthday with a book donation to our library. Students who contribute to the Birthday Book Club are invited to select a library book of their choice from a wide variety of new books we have on reserve for this purpose. A commemorative book plate displaying the child's name and birthday will be affixed to the book, which is then presented to the child during his/her library time. Please know that your child does not have to wait until his/her birthday to join the Birthday Book Club. You can purchase a book anytime during the school year. Once the book has been added to the library's permanent collection, the student will be the first to check it out. The student's picture will be hung during the school year on the BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB donor board in the Library. Held each year in the fall and spring during Back-to-School Night and Celebration of Learning events respectively. The fairs generally run 4-5 days during lunch and after school. The book fairs enable students and the community to purchase good quality books (Scholastic) at reasonable prices. The PTA earns points and discounts which enable us to purchase books for the year-end Cat Tracks prizes. Washington-Hoyt is one of the Tacoma schools that provide on-site, before and after-school care. The program is called Champions and is operated by Medallion School Partnerships. Care is provided in the gymnasium at Hoyt and is available from 6:30 AM until school starts, and after school, from dismissal time until 6 PM. Congratulations to the 2008-2009 winners! PTA-Sponsored Before School Language Program Every year the PTA sponsors a "takeover" at the Westgate Round Table. The PTA gets a profit from the sales for the entire day at that store, so consider having lunch or getting take-out. The most fun though, is to join us in person between 5-8 pm when we literally take over the restaurant! In the past we've earned between $600-$800 dollars, so this is an easy and fun fundraiser. We always need volunteers for this event! School logo sweatshirts and related attire are available for sale twice a year. Orders received during the September sale will be delivered in October. The second sale usually takes place during November with orders delivered to students by mid-December. Please note: 1/4 zip and denim shirts are available for adults only and CANNOT be worn by students as part of the school uniform. Shirt sizes tend to run small, so if in doubt, order big, because all sales are final, no exceptions, no refunds. 5th Annual Washington-Hoyt Family Night Friday, June 5th, 2009 was Washington-Hoyt’s 5th Annual Family Night at the ballpark. Game time was 7:00 pm with Friday Night Fireworks following the game. There were 2 ticket options this year:5th Grade Camp
Academic Enrichment
We have most of our Academic Enrichment assemblies lined-up for the school year. It's an exciting list of performers and educators! Parents are welcome to attend the assemblies!
2009-2010 Schedule
November 16th, 2009
Stadium Jazz Band - 2:15PM - http://stadiumband.org/
December 16th, 2009
Tears of Joy - 2:00PM - Puppet show highlighting world cultures - http://www.tojt.com/
January 22nd, 2010
Bo Chin Che - 2:00PM - Concert with Latin Dance Rhythms - http://bochinchemusic.com/
February 8th, 2010
NOISE (Northwest Opera in Schools, Etcetera) at - 2PM - http://www.noiseforkids.org/
Museum of Flight - Spring 2010 TBD
* We will post the schedule for the rest of the year as soon as we have it.
A big thank you to Gerrit Nyland, Mr. Allegro, Mrs. O'Morlen and Mrs. Hansen for putting all of this together for our kids! Thank you!!!After School Art Program - WHAM!
Washington-Hoyt's Art Movement is here!
WHAM is a year-long program that's a fun and exciting way for children to learn and apply the techniques of famous Modern Artists.
View the Art Gallery from the 2009-2010 Classes
More info:
Registration Document
WHAM Art Movement Brochure
If you have any ideas or interest, please contact the After School Art Chairperson
Paul Blanchard at 253.759.9669 or EmailBack-to-School Night
Chairperson responsibilities include securing a caterer, taking dinner reservations and distributing tickets. Volunteers are needed for serving, set-up and clean-up.
If you have any questions about Back-To-School night or would like to volunteer, please contact Laurie Hunger at 253.627.4582 or EmailBirthday Book Club
For the Birthday Book Club form, go to our Forms page.
For more information about the program, please contact our Librarian:
Diane Burkhart-Kiss 253.571.5701Book Fair
Spring Book Fair - June 1-4, 2010 During Lunch and After School on the stage in the cafeteria!
Chairperson responsibilities include promoting the fair and scheduling volunteers. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, take down and help students with purchases.
If you'd like more information about the Book Fairs, please contact the Chairperson:
Shannon Rojecki at 253.761.2010 or EmailBox Tops :: General Mills
We have a great opportunity as a school to raise a lot of money for our school through the Box Tops program. Classrooms are collecting Box Tops now through February 19th, 2010! Help your school by cutting box tops and your child's class could win a party!
www.boxtops4education.com
First off all, everyone should start looking at their food packaging for the Box Tops logo, clip it off and turn them into the cereal box in your classroom! Every Box Top that is turned in earns the school $0.10. I know that doesn't seem like a lot but we have the potential to earn thousands of dollars for our school during the year if we all get started today! The Box Tops collection deadline was Tuesday, October 20th. There will be more collections later in the school year.
Secondly, the Box Tops "Power of 1" program started yesterday and continues until December 1, 2009. All you have to do is sign up for the "Power of 1" program and that will earn 5 Box Tops for our school!
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Box Tops is PTA Fundraiser. All you have to do is look for the 10¢ Box Tops coupon on hundreds of your favorite products from General Mills. And now, you can find Box Tops on brands like Ziploc®, Kleenex® and HUGGIES®, too!
There is also another way to support our school with the Box Tops Program and that is to sign up for the Box Tops Marketplace by registering at btfe.com. When shopping online you simply go to the Box Tops for Education home page and click on the "Marketplace" tab. Our school automatically earns up to 8% of your total purchase.
Save time by shopping online and earn cash for our school with the Box Tops for Education Marketplace:
1. Join Box Tops Booster Club - So simple to join and so rewarding to be a member, the Box Tops Booster Club offers you the exclusive benefit of shopping online at the Box Tops Marketplace.
2. Shop Online at Box Tops Marketplace - Make purchases through merchants found in the Box Tops Marketplace. Choose from over 200 favorite online stores including JCPenny and Lands' End.
3. Our School Earns Cash - Our school automatically receives up to 8% of your qualifying purchase. Our school can earn up to $20,000 per year.
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The Box Tops Chairperson collects and turns in Box Tops 3 times a year. It requires coming to the school a few times a year, sending in the collection, and communication with the PTA about the fundraising.
The Box Tops Chairperson responsibilities include program promotion via notices and information sent home, student incentives and submission to General Mills. Room parent(s) will count and forward box tops to the chairperson. Students and families collect box tops form General Mills foods and cereals. The box tops are redeemable to our school as a cash rebate.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Box Tops coordinator: Carolanne Knoll 879-1494Cake Walk
Cake Walk Chairperson:
Miss Peggy 253.759.6259 EmailCat Tracks Reading Program
This incentive read-at-home program is very popular with the students and helps to establish a positive attitude toward reading. A majority of the students participate each year. Program runs October through May.
The forms are sent home with your child but you can also get them here!
This PTA sponsored program encourages all students to read for a minimum of 15 minutes a day for at least 25 days out of each month. Students will receive a Cat Tracks caldendar each month from their teacher. Please mark off one day or block as the child completes a reading session. Remember, only one box per day may be marked off even if the reading time exceeds 15 minutes. After completing the required number of reading days in a month, send the completed calendar by the due date and the student will receive a Cat Track incentive prize! The calendar MUST be signed for it to be valid. New Cat Track calendars will be issued each month.
Chairperson is responsible for preparing the monthly check-off calendar, ordering and distributing monthly prizes.
If you have any questions about the Cat Tracks Reading Program, please contact the Chairperson
Ellen Sherman at 253.473.5846 or Email
Deb Lewlleyn at 253.752.1494 or EmailChampions
Join the fun!
Champions!
For today's busy parents, finding a safe, enriching environment where children can spend time before or after school is a big concern. At Champions we understand your needs and offer convenient and sensible options right at your neighborhood school. Champions delivers a variety of fun, flexible and learning-focused programs in your district.
For more information, please call the Champions Phone Number at 253.759.0710
www.klcschoolpartnerships.comChalet Bowl Takeover
Washington-Hoyt "takes over" the lanes of Chalet Bowl for a fun bowling experience. Chalet Bowl very generously dontates a percentage of the proceeds make during the takeovers to the Washington-Hoyt PTA.
Our last Chalet Bowl takeover was last fall, the cost was $10 per person – which covered two hours of bowling and shoe rental. Come for a fun family afternoon – and make money for our PTA at the same time! Please call the Chalet Bowl, 752-5200, right away to reserve your lane.
Chalet Bowl Website: http://chaletbowl.com/
We are currently looking for a volunteer to be the Chairperson for the 2009-2010 school year. Chess Club
Students who want to play chess or learn about chess is invited to join the club. We will have beginner groups who are just starting to learn the game, as well as more advanced groups working on improving strategy and anything in between including learning to use clocks for timed games and how to record games.
Grades K-6 can join our club. I realize that Washington-Hoyt only goes to 5th grade, buth 6th graders who do not have a Chess Club at their home school are welcome to join our team as well. (The Chess Association competes in K-6 and 7-12 sections)
Chess Club Chairpersons are:
Ann Allegro 253.761.8263 or Email
Shila Macdonald (Coach) or EmailClothes Closet
The Clothes Closet is low on smaller-sized pants, sizes 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10. We have more than enough in larger sizes, and more than enough shirts, but if you have clean gently used pants of the listed sizes, please consider donating them to the Clothes Closet. We also need socks! New or gently used would be great! We need both girls and boys all sizes! Drop it off in the Nurse's Office. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Deb Lewellyn 253-752-1494Cougar Tales Newsletter
It is the responsibility of all committee chairpersons to provide timely and relevant input to the newsletter editor.
Please check the PTA Calendar for submission deadline dates.
Go to the main Cougar Tales Newsletter page for the most recent and all archived newsletters.
If you have any questions about or contributions for the newsletter, please contact the Cougar Tales Editor, Rosemary Ponnekanti Disaster Preparedness
If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Chairperson:
Ronda Eider-Jackson at 253.475.1310 or EmailEntertainment Books
Just $20, what a deal! Support Wa-Hoyt PTA and save up to 50% on Family Fun!
At the beginning of the school year, your child will receive a new Entertainment Book to peruse. Please show this sample book to family, friends and neighbors. If you would like to purchase the book that came home with your child, please feel free to keep that copy at home and just send in your money to school in the order envelope.
You can also place an order online at www.entertainment.com/support. When prompted for a school account number, input "64465". Note that online books are $25 for the South Puget Sound.
The sale of the Entertainment Books helps the WA-Hoyt PTA to support arts and education enrichment projects (along with Sally Foster proceeds) for our kids.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chairperson:
Kathy Spurrell 253.761.8983 or Email or Deb Llewellyn EmailGolden Acorn Award
Carole Marvin & Liz Walle
Thank you for everything you've done!
Golden Acorn Award
We all know that our school wouldn’t survive without the hours and hours of hard work by our many volunteers and dedicated educators. Now you have a chance to let those extra special ones know you’ve noticed all they’ve done. If you know of a volunteer and/or an educator who has consistently gone the extra mile for our school and community, be sure to nominate them for the Golden Acorn Award. This extraordinary award only comes along once a year, and the nomination form is your opportunity to shine a light on a deserving person. The benefit of presenting a Golden Acorn Award is two-fold. First, it recognizes an individual who has given outstanding service to children. Secondly, it supports financial grants for students pursuing post-secondary education. Donations are made in each recipient’s name to the fund, which in turn contributes to the future of youth by awarding grants to students who are freshmen entering post secondary education.
We would like you to participate in the selection of our award recipient(s) through your recommendation.
The Golden Acorn Award Committee will make the final selection.
Questions? Contact: Deb Llewellyn @ 752-1494 or Cindy Harkness @ 571-5744
Green Schools Program
Go to the Green Schools at Washington-Hoyt page
The Green Schools committee meets every few weeks to work on our school's efforts to become green. Last year, we worked with staff and students to boost classroom and office recycling, reduce school waste, start the milk carton recycling program, and organize a neighborhood litter pick-up.
The Green Schools Program helps a school implement effective practices to expand conservation efforts and improve the quality of the environment. The program focus on reducing solid waste, cutting energy use, decreasing water use, and improving the outdoor environment through such measures as litter pick-ups and reduced use of pesticides. Besides conserving precious resources, a Green Schools program can help school districts cut costs. And because students are instrumental in running the programs, they provide great opportunities for hands-on learning.
If you have any question or would like to help out please contact the Chairperson:
Felicity Devlin at 253.761.8066 or EmailIn Touch With Art
NEW! In Touch With Art Blog! Take a look!
http://wahoytart.wordpress.com/
In Touch With Art is a program that enhances art curriculum. It is meant to stimulate interest and educate students about classics of the art world. Parent volunteers research and present an art lesson exposing students to basic art principles and art history by allowing children to experiment with new materials. The goal is to bring one lesson per month to each classroom and supplement a very minimal district curriculum. Students projects are displayed through the year.
"Art Docents" (parent volunteers) are needed in each classroom, to volunteer or find out more about this program, please contact the In Touch With Art Chairperson Sara Sledge at 253.761.5174 or EmailJunior Daffodil Parade
See the 2010 TV Tacoma Television schedule that shows the Junior Daffodil Parade.
The Junior Daffodil Parade is fun for the family, the PTA funds our entry fee and the gear to help celebrate the theme of the year! This year's Junior Daffodil Parade takes place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10 AM.
We have a spot in the parade! Typically our group will meet at the beginning of the parade and will walk the parade with our very own Miss Peggy. Permission slips went out Friday, March 19th. Please complete the form and return them to school asap.
Chairperson:
Miss Peggy 253.759.6259 or EmailLanguage Classes
at Washington-Hoyt for 2009-2010 School Year!
The enrollment deadline for the before-school Spanish class was Wed. Jan 20th. The fee for the 18 classes was $80.
The Spanish Registration and Information 2010 pdf includes more information as well as the enrollment form
Spanish Classes for 2010 began on Monday, January 25th. Classes will take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am - 8:45 am. For more information and the enrollment form, open the Spanish Registration and Info 2010 document.
If you have further questions, please contact our Language Classes Chairperson: Hope Willy 253.761.0622 or EmailLegislative Representative
The Legislative Representative is Julie Norris 253.756.9166 or Email. LEGO League
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Ages 9-14
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a global program created to get kids excited about science and technology. It utilizes theme-based Challenges to engage kids in research, problem solving, and engineering. The cornerstones of the program are its Core Values which emphasize contributions to others, friendly sportsmanship, learning and community involvement.
The maximum team size limit is 10 kids. The FIRST organization has a certain number of field setup kits and registration closes when they sell out, usually in late September. Every year there is a different theme.
To read more about the FIRST LEGO League program, you can go the their website http://www.firstlegoleague.org/community/fll/welcome.aspx
There is also a website locally for Washington State: www.firstwa.org
Junior FIRST LEGO League Ages 6-9
There is also a Junior First LEGO League for children that you can read about on the FIRST website as well. There's much less of a time commitment with the Junior FLL program than with the regular one for older elementary kids. So, the program can be started in October. It's a great way for parents to get their feet wet with the program and have a lot of fun with your youngster.
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If anyone is thinking about starting a new team, you can Email Dan Rosner. Dan was the FLL Coach for the Washington Bricks 2008-2009 team. Last year the Bricks team was at capacity but if there is a parent/parents interested in putting another team together Dan has offered himself as a resource and mentor to anyone who wants to form another team. Math Club
Membership - PTA
Sign up or Renew your PTA Membership today!
If you'd like more information please contact the Membership Chairs:
#1 Stacie Krabill 759-6454
#2 Stacy Catterall 761-2790Missoula Children's Theater
Nominating Committee
OPEN POSITIONRead Across America Day
Read Across America Day is when we celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday! Dr. Seuss epitomizes a love of children and learning. Also, his use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful. When we celebrate Dr. Seuss and reading, we send a clear message to America's children that reading is fun and important.
At Washington-Hoyt the PTA funds "The Cat in the Hat" visits to the classrooms with treats for everyone!
Read Across America is on March 2nd.
For a fun Dr. Seuss Read and Color Word Search click here
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering for this program, please contact the Chairperson:
Miss Peggy 253.759.6259 or EmailRoom Parents
Two room parents are needed for each classroom.
Click here for the Room Parent Orientation Booklet
If you are interested in being a Room Parent for your student's classroom, please contact Laurie Wilcox, our Room Parent Coordinator at 253.620.5678 or Email. Round Table Pizza Takeover
If you can give an hour of your time helping to bus tables, wash dishes, or serve pizza, please contact the Round Table Pizza Takeover Chairperson Deb Llewellyn at 253.752.1494 or EmailRunning of the Green
Washington-Hoyt made a great showing Friday at the Running of the Green, Stewart Middle School's annual running event. It was a gorgeous day and everyone had fun and ran at their best. We even came away with several ribbons!
A big thanks to Mrs. Norling!Safety
As the "Queen of Safety" here at Washington-Hoyt, Miss Peggy is available for parents to bring their safety concerns to her and she gets the words out to help keep it safe on the streets.
Please don't forget about the safety of the children. Slow down enough to drop the kids off a block from school and let them walk a little way to class. Miss Peggy is always there to see that they cross the street safely.
Sometimes there is such a huge crowd of cars stopping in the street in front of the school that it is actually dangerous to drop them off there. Please take care to pull over to the curb before letting your child leave the car.
EASY DROP-OFF
The newly proposed Easy Drop-Off will be discussed at the upcoming PTA Meeting on Monday, April 12th, 7PM in the school library. All parents are welcome! Please join us!
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STUDENT DROP OFF ZONE PLANNING MTG
Wed., March 24th, 2010 at 3:45pm in Front Office.
Illegal parking and dropping off and picking up students in the roads and no-parking areas has created a dangerous environment for our students. Dr. Knight has arranged a meeting to discuss solutions, including using parent volunteers to staff a new student drop off zone (where drivers can come through and drop off their kids without leaving their cars). We are also looking at ways to prevent cars from parking in the Bus-only zone on Adams. Cindee Moore, a City of Tacoma Traffic Engineer will also attend to give advice on solutions that will work to make a safer environment for students. If you are interested in solving the problem, or volunteering, or whatever, please join us!
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If you have any questions or concerns, contact our very own Safety Chairperson:
Miss Peggy 253.759.6259 or EmailSally Foster Gift Wrap Fundraiser
Our PTA’s first and largest fundraiser of the year starts in September!
Yes, this reminds us that the school year is beginning, and that the holidays are just around the corner. Every year, the PTA has its first and biggest fundraiser during the first weeks of school. It reminds us of the holidays because your order is typically delivered by the end of October, and you can order all sorts of wonderful holiday gifts and wrapping paper! Your student(s) will bring home an order form for Sally Foster wrap and gifts – please order some for yourself and allow your child to make sales to your friends and family.
The Washington-Hoyt PTA earns 50 percent of every purchase! This great fundraiser has allowed the PTA to pay for teacher grants, student enrichment, playground equipment, garden planters, media products and other school improvement projects. Watch your child’s backpack and Friday Folders for more information.
You can also place an order online at www.sallyfoster.com. When promoted for a school account number, input "64465" and we will earn 50%!
Chairperson responsibilities include working directly with the company, promoting the even and plan small celebration for the winning classroom (s).
If you have any questions about the sale, please contact a chairperson:
Deb Llewellyn 751-1494
Liz Walle 752-0825Scrip Fundraiser
For those of you new to the scrip program, “Scrip” is a fancy word for “Gift Cards.” The scrip fundraiser runs all year-long to raise money for the school library and other school enrichment activities. The PTA purchases gift cards from popular retailers at a discount. You then purchase the gift cars at face value. You can make money for Washington-Hoyt without spending one extra dime!
For more information go to the Scrip Page
If you have any questions, please contact a Scrip Chairperson:
Cara Reese
Ronda Eider-Jackson 475-1310Sock Hop
Call Laurie Hunger 627-4582 for more information or to volunteer your help!
Chairperson responsibilities include promotion, planning dinner, reservations and tickets, set-up, clean-up and decorations etc.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Laurie Hunger at 253.627.4582 or Email.Skate Night
For a fun community building event, Washington-Hoyt holds Family Skate Night several times during the school year. We've had two so far this year, one in October 2009 and the other in February 2010. We will have one more Skate Night this school year, the date is TBD. Skate Nights are held at Wheelz Skate Arena at 2101 Mildred Street in Fircrest and is reserved just for our school.
Admission: $4
Skate Rental: $2
Students should be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. Parents who are not skating do not have to pay Admission. Parents may walk out on the floor to assist beginning skaters. You may bring your own skates and not be charged Skate Rental (wheels are checked at the door).
Contact Megan Boly at 759-2626 if you have any questions. Student Council
Sunshine Committee
The Sunshine Committee provides encouragement to the school's staff by acknowledging school events and holidays with a small card or gift, hosting a monthly birthday celebration for staff members, and providing cards and support to staff or PTA members who have had recent births, family deaths, retirements and other life events.
If you have any questions about this committee,
please contact one of the Sunshine Committee Chairpersons:
Lisa Gainey 253.473.9206
Ellen Sherman 253.473.5846 or EmailSweatshirt Sales
Due to lower than expected sales, there will no longer be Oct. 16th and Nov. 16th orders processed. There will be just one final order processed on October 30th.
Last order date was Friday, October 30, 2009. Online Ordering!
This is not intended as a fundraiser, however a small profit may incur. Sweatshirts are included as uniform components when worn with a collared shirt. All sales are final, unfortunately we cannot do refunds or exchanges.
This will be our last sale of the year!
Questions? Contact Danielle Nease at 752-8769
If you have any other questions, please contact the Chairperson:
Danielle Nease at 253.752.8769 or EmailTacoma Rainier's Family Night Out
with the Tacoma Rainier’s!
· The Double Play which includes: a reserved seating game ticket, dinner (hot dog, soda, and a bag of chips), and a limited edition Rainiers cap for $15.00 per person.
· The Group Express which includes: a reserve seating game ticket, dinner (hot dog, soda, and a bag of chips) for $9.50 per person.
Please contact Teresa Schmidt at 759-4851 or taschmidt@harbornet.com if you have questions!Teacher Appreciation Brunch
If you'd like to volunteer or learn more about this even, please contact Shannon Rojecki at 253.761.2010 or Email.Walk to School Day
2009 International Walk to School Day was Wednesday, October 7th, 2009!
International Walk to School Day promotes safe walking and biking throughout the year. Communities are using the International Walk to School as a step to change community culture and create environments that are more inviting for everyone.
Some reasons to support Walk to School Day:
· To enhance the health of kids
· To improve air quality and the environment
· To create safer routes for walking and biking
Washington-Hoyt will be participating in the annual 2009 International Walk to School event on Wednesday, October 7th, with the support of our Proctor community and MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Meet us at the Safeway parking lot on North 25th and Proctor and Miss Peggy will lead us to Washington to enjoy donut holes, coffee, and juice on the playground before school begins.
The kids love participating in this, so bundle up and we will see you there!
We need volunteers the morning of the 7th of October to help set up and clean up. Please let Debbie Woodward 503-7441 know if you can be available to show up a little early or stay a little later to lend a hand to help make this event great! Thanks!
International Walk to School Website
http://www.walktoschool.org/getstarted/index.cfm
If you have any questions about the program or would like to volunteer for it, please contact the Chairperson:
Debbie Woodard 253-503-7441Website Coordinator
Please contact the Website Coordinator (that's me), Megan Boly at 253.759.2626 or Email anytime! I'd love to get your input and feedback! Thanks!