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Originally delivered on 4/6/2022 12:11 pm

SUBJECT: Hicks Howler Newsletter - Volume 3, Issue 30

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Volume 3, Issue 30 - April 6, 2022
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 6
9:00a Scholastic Book Fair
Sandra Romero's Birthday
Thursday, April 7
9:00a Scholastic Book Fair
Sunday, April 17
Maria Padilla's Birthday
Thursday, April 21
1:45p PTA Board Meeting
6:30p PTA General Meeting
6:45p First Grade Performance
Friday, April 22
Christina James's Birthday
Saturday, April 23
6:35p Hicks Family Night at the Ballpark!
Wednesday, April 27
Becky Davis's Birthday
Friday, April 29
Alexis Brewer's Birthday
Monday, May 2
Teacher Appreciation Week!
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Last Call for Board Nominations

The PTA Nominations Committee is still accepting board nominations through Friday, April 8! Nominate yourself or someone you know for one of our elected positions or other committees. Elections will be held at the General PTA Meeting April 21 (6:30pm).

Submit nominations here.

The Scholastic Book Fair Fiesta is in full swing! We have one more day of the in-person fair, but students can shop online through April 17. And don't forget to gift your teacher books using their eWallet!

Check out these amazing book reviews written by our very own second graders Aasha and Aakash Meghani. Check out all these amazing titles in the Book Fair and in our library!

Parents, we could use more volunteers tomorrow (4/7) during the 8am shift. We would love to have you!!

Thursday, 4/7 (Book Fair Assistance)

Let's Play Ball!!!

Come on out for some peanuts, Cracker Jacks and BASEBALL at our newest Hicks fundraiser, Hicks Family Night at Riders Field, on Saturday night, April 23. *FIVE* lucky Hicks students who have purchased a game ticket online in our Hicks section will be picked to announce the start of the baseball game over the loud speaker and on the big screen as the “Play Ball” kids. And you definitely won’t want to miss our very own TIMBO THE TIMBERWOLF throwing out the first pitch of the game!!! Come out to cheer him on! 

Get your tickets now!!

Color Run is Coming April 29

We are excited to bring back the HICKS COLOR RUN on Friday, April 29––it is a student favorite! This is a fun event that promotes a healthy lifestyle to our students while raising important funds for our school. We have teamed up with Get Movin’ to make fundraising super easy with student websites and mobile friendly technology! Please help us reach our $30,000 fundraising goal by following these three easy steps:

  1. Register here to set up your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE. School Identifier: 623db8752eaf7
  2. DONATE TODAY! Make a donation using the red Donate button.
  3. SHARE with friends and family, they want to help! • Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages • Post on Facebook or Twitter • Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours!

This fundraiser will help support teacher grants and classroom supply needs, as well as support larger projects like playground improvements or curriculum programs. Thanks for your support!

 COLOR DUSTING OPT-OUT: If you prefer your student to opt out of the color dusting (there will be a separate path for students participating that choose to opt out of color dusting), please complete this form here.

TREAT YO'STAFF

Happiest of April Birthdays to Our Staff!

4 - Yanique Isom17 - Maria Padilla27 - Becky Davis
6 - Sandra Romero22 - Christina James29 - Alexis Brewer


Wondering how to spoil our staff? PTA has all their favorite things on our website.

Many of our Hicks staff created Amazon Wish Lists this year. Consider helping a staff member by purchasing an item(s) off their online wish lists!

FUN-RAISERS

LISD requires cleared background checks for all on-campus visitors. Register on Voly and submit your background check ASAP so you can sign up for volunteer opps, field trips, and general meetings. Be sure to become a fan of Hicks Elementary so our school opps appear in your feed first. (Note: It could take up to three weeks for your background check to clear.)

Questions? Email the Hicks PTA Volunteer Coordinator, thesvolunteer@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPS
SUPPORT WHILE YOU SHOP

Join or renew your membership by logging in or creating an account at THES PTA

Show your Wolf Pride with some Hicks Spirit Wear! We have lots of options, so check them out at our Spirit Store.

Link your Kroger Plus Card to Hicks to give back! Hicks NPO number is HW321. Now every time you get groceries or gas, you give our school money too!

Stop in at the courtesy booth at your local Tom Thumb store and link your rewards card to Tom O. Hicks Elementary, Good Neighbor #12183.

Use the Amazon Smile link to donate a portion of your purchases to Hicks!

2022-23 LISD calendar: lisd.net/cal

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