From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Tue Mar 3 18:59:52 2009 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 10:59:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Events 3/2 through 3/6 Message-ID: <639431.21502.qm@web111312.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> ANNOUNCEMENT #1 - STATE BUDGET CRISIS & IMPLICATIONS FOR ARCADIA SCHOOLS As the State’s financial crisis continues, Superintendent Joel Shawn has been holding meetings with staff at school sites and offices to discuss the implications and impact on Arcadia’s District budget. As the meetings take place, the discussion continues to evolve and change as more information is received from the State.  To expand communication, Dr. Shawn will be speaking at community forums hosted by Arcadia Council PTA.   Please note that it is recommended that Hugo Reid parents attend the forum scheduled on March 23rd at Foothills Middle School.  If you have any questions regarding these forums, please feel free to contact Carolyn Prater - carolyn.gail@yahoo.com.  The schedule is as follows:  Arcadia School District Budget Forums Thursday, March 5 - 7:30 PM (following the AHS PTA Meeting) Arcadia City Council Chambers  Monday, March 23 - 7 pm Foothills Middle School Multi-Purpose Room  (RECOMMENDED FORUM FOR HUGO REID FAMILIES) Tuesday, March 31 - 7 PM Arcadia High School’s North Gym You can also communicate with our Superintendent in regard to the budget on his blog.  The purpose of this "Blog" is to maintain a dialogue about our responses to this situation. It is to gather your ideas and feelings so that we might find a way to minimize the negative impact budget cuts will have on all of us. We especially need to think how we will protect our students and their learning. All ideas are welcome. You can visit the blog at - http://blogs.ausd.net/suptbudgetdiscussion/ ************************************************************************************************* ANNOUNCEMENT #2 - ARCADIA COUNCIL PTA & ARCADIA CHINESE ASSC. FORUM There is an upcoming Board of Education (Arcadia Unified school board) election in April. Arcadia Council PTA, along with the Arcadia Chinese Association, will be hosting a candidates' forum. This is a great opportunity to meet and question the three candidates. The forum will take place on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 at the Arcadia Masonic Lodge. We encourage your participation in the budget forum as well as the candidates' forum. ************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #3 - SPRING PICTURE DATE CHANGE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Due to the Mon-Thurs Intervention classes and the Writing tests, we have rescheduled the Spring Pics for the big school to be on Friday, March 20th. The primary school Spring Pics will still be on March 3rd.  Remember, the school gets $1.50 per student.  With the budget crunch, this would be a lovely way to support Hugo Reid..  You can visit the LifeTouch Website at www.LifetouchPicDay.com.. ***************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #4 - PTSA FREE DAY AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC 3/5/09 Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its first annual PTSA Free Day on Thursday, March 5th, 2009!
(Reservations required). The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomes PTSA members to come explore the Aquarium and learn about the education opportunities for students of all ages.  Two behind-the-scenes classrooms will be open and filled with activities for students of all ages. Each PTSA member is welcome to bring up to 3 children. Check in will begin at 12 noon at the front of the Aquarium and you are welcome to explore until 6 pm. A parking fee of $6 is not included and will be collected as you exit the parking structure. To reserve your space for PTSA day, please call 562-951-1630. Reservations are required.

 ********************************************************************************************************* ANNOUNCEMENT #5 - WOMEN'S BUSINESS SUIT DONATIONS 3/6/09 On March 7, 2009, the LA City Commission on the Status of Women will collect your suits and business attire to share with women living in Baldwin Village to support their job-seeking efforts.   ALL SIZES WELCOME! Clothes must be clean. Lan Nguyen has graciously offered to collect on behalf of HR school and she will take the suits to the collection location in the L.A. area on Saturday 3/7.  Please drop off your donations to the porch of Lan's house at 940 Panorama Drive before Friday 3/6.   ****************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #6 - READ ACROSS AMERICA ACTIVITES Tuesday 3/3 - Bring a can of soda or juice, and a beach blanket or towel from home to take outside and read! Wednesday 3/4 - AHS Guest readers from Senior Men & Women will visit classrooms to read their favorite book Thursday 3/5 - Students will visit other classrooms and read with students from another grade level. Friday 3/6 - Guest readers will be visiting classrooms and in honor of Dr. Seuss' 105th birtday on March 2, studenst will be treated to a piece of cake! ******************************************************************************************************* ANNOUNCEMENT #7 - UNIFORMS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE We have some uniform items available for immediate purchase.  Please fill out an order form at either office if you would like to purchase.  The following is what is on hand: ADULTS  2-Large Red Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts 1-X-Large Red Pullover Sweatshirt 1-L Navy Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts 1-M White Pullover Sweatshirt 1-Large Navy Full zip Hooded Sweatshirt YOUTH 1-S Red Crewneck Sweatshirt 1-M Red Crewneck Sweatshirt 2-M Navy Crewneck Sweatshirts 1-S Red Polo 1-S Navy Polo 1-M Navy Polo 1-M Navy Hooded Sweatshirt   7-Red Baseball caps 5-Black Baseball caps These are available until the items are sold out.   If you email Lisa Marie Woo at lisamarie.woo@gmail.com, she can pick up the order form that day and you can get your item(s) to you in 24 hour, as long as it's on the above list. Thanks for supporting HR! ***************************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT # 8  - SCRIP PIZZA PARTY CONTEST The Scrip Program started a new contest. Buy MORE scrip between now and the end of April and your student’s class can win a Pizza Party. The more Scrip you buy the more chances for your student class to win! Please continue supporting your school through the scrip program. The regular scrip sales schedule is Wed. 8:10-8:30 am (elementary school) and Fri. 8:10-8:30 am (primary school). You may also send your order form any time (look for it in the red folders every month or download it from www.ausd.k12.ca.us/hugoreid/PTSAdocuments.htm.) THANK YOU for supporting our school!! ******************************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #9 - WALK NOW FOR AUTISM WALK, APRIL 25 2009 On Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 am , a group of us will be doing the Walk Now for Autism Walk at the Rose Bowl .  We would love for you to sign up and join the Hugo Reid Team or make a donation to support this cause.  We did it last year and it was tons of fun!  Follow this link to join the team or make a donation.  https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=288321&lis=1&kntae288321=2498DAABDFF4434A9E8B9D6A5A795C67&supId=208329616&team=3291717 Click on and join our team to start! ******************************************************************************************************************** ANNONCEMENT #10 - PARENT PARTY AT THE AMERICANA ON BRAND Save the Date!  There will be a Parent Party at the Americana on Brand in Glendate on Friday April 24th .  Details to follow. ******************************************************************************************************************** CALENDAR Early Release - every Wednesday! MARCH 2009 Family Reading Nights Wednesdays March 4th and 18th 6-7 pm. – Primary School Library Thursdays, March 12th and 26th 6-7 p.m.– Elementary School Library                 2 - 6         Read Across America 3              Primary School optional Spring Picture Taking Day 5              5th grade picture – 1 pm 6              Elementary Character Counts - 8:25 am in Cafeteria/Kick off for Responsibility-Wear Green! 10            Restaurant Night – California Pizza Kitchen 13            Walk to School Day 13            End Of Second Trimester 14            See’s Candy Sale Ends 16-20      Red Cross Drive 16-25      White Christmas Sharing 20            Elementary School optional Spring Picture Taking Day 20            Movie Night in cafeteria – 6:30 pm 24            PTSA Meeting–Business Meeting 6:30 pm, General Meeting 6:45 pm 24            Rocky’s Readers Lunchtime Book Club - 12:00 PM in room 101 27            Paper Drive - bring newspapers, magazines, extra papers you don't need to recycle bin 27            Elementary Character Counts Responsibility Recognition – 8:25 at Flag Pole–Wear Green! 31            See’s Candy Distribution   From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Tue Mar 10 15:59:53 2009 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:59:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Events for 3/9 to 3/13 Message-ID: <189595.32496.qm@web111301.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> --0-2096209289-1236700793=:32496 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable ANNOUNCEMENT #1- SPRING PICTURES DATE CHANGE The Spring Picture date for the Elementary campus has been changed to Frida= y 4/17/09.=C2=A0=20 ***************************************************************************= ***************** ANNOUNCEMENT #2 - STATE BUDGET CRISIS & IMPLICATIONS FOR ARCADIA SCHOOLS As the State=E2=80=99s financial crisis continues, Superintendent Joel Shaw= n has been holding meetings with staff at school sites and offices to discu= ss the implications and impact on Arcadia=E2=80=99s District budget. As the= meetings take place, the discussion continues to evolve and change as more= information is received from the State.=C2=A0 To expand communication, Dr.= Shawn will be speaking at community forums hosted by Arcadia Council PTA.= =C2=A0=C2=A0 Please note that it is recommended that Hugo Reid parents atte= nd the forum scheduled on March 23rd at Foothills Middle School.=C2=A0 If y= ou have any questions regarding these forums, please feel free to contact C= arolyn Prater - carolyn.gail@yahoo.com.=C2=A0 The schedule is as follows:= =C2=A0 Arcadia School District Budget Forums Monday, March 23 - 7 pm Foothills Middle School Multi-Purpose Room=C2=A0 (R= ECOMMENDED FORUM FOR HUGO REID FAMILIES) Tuesday, March 31 - 7 PM Arcadia High School=E2=80=99s North Gym You can also communicate with our Superintendent in regard to the budget on= his blog.=C2=A0 The purpose of this "Blog" is to maintain a dialogue about= our responses to this situation. It is to gather your ideas and feelings s= o that we might find a way to minimize the negative impact budget cuts will= have on all of us. We especially need to think how we will protect our stu= dents and their learning. All ideas are welcome. You can visit the blog at = - http://blogs.ausd.net/suptbudgetdiscussion/ ***************************************************************************= ********************** ANNOUNCEMENT #3 - ARCADIA COUNCIL PTA & ARCADIA CHINESE ASSC. FORUM There is an upcoming Board of Education (Arcadia Unified school board)=C2= =A0election in April. Arcadia Council PTA, along with the Arcadia Chinese A= ssociation, will be=C2=A0hosting a candidates' forum. This is a great oppor= tunity to meet and question the three candidates. The forum will take place= on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 at the=C2=A0Arcadia Masonic Lodge.=C2=A0We = encourage your participation in the budget forum as well as the candidates'= forum. ***************************************************************************= *********************** ANNOUNCEMENT #4 - UNIFORMS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE We have some uniform items available for immediate purchase.=C2=A0 Please f= ill out an order form at either office if you would like to purchase.=C2=A0= The following is what is on hand: ADULTS =C2=A02-Large Red Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts 1-X-Large Red Pullover Sweatshirt 1-L Navy Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts 1-M White Pullover Sweatshirt 1-Large Navy Full zip Hooded Sweatshirt YOUTH 1-S Red Crewneck Sweatshirt 1-M Red Crewneck Sweatshirt 2-M Navy Crewneck Sweatshirts 1-S Red Polo 1-S Navy Polo 1-M Navy Polo 1-M Navy Hooded Sweatshirt =C2=A0 7-Red Baseball caps 5-Black Baseball caps These are available until the items are sold out.=C2=A0=C2=A0 If you email = Lisa Marie Woo at lisamarie.woo@gmail.com, she can pick up the order form t= hat day and you can get your item(s) to you in 24 hour, as long as it's on = the above list. Thanks for supporting HR! ***************************************************************************= ************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #=C2=A05=C2=A0 - SCRIP PIZZA PARTY CONTEST=20 The Scrip Program started a new contest. Buy MORE scrip between now and the= end of April and your student=E2=80=99s class can win a Pizza Party. The m= ore Scrip you buy the more chances for your student class to win! Please co= ntinue supporting your school through the scrip program. The regular scrip = sales schedule is Wed. 8:10-8:30 am=C2=A0(elementary school) and Fri. 8:10-= 8:30 am (primary school). You may also send your order form any time (look = for it in the red folders every month or download it=C2=A0from www.ausd.k12= .ca.us/hugoreid/PTSAdocuments.htm.)=20 THANK YOU for supporting our school!! ***************************************************************************= ***************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT # 6=C2=A0- WALK NOW FOR AUTISM WALK, APRIL 25 2009 On Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 am , a group of us will be doing the Walk Now= for Autism Walk at the Rose Bowl .=C2=A0 We would love for you to sign up = and join the Hugo Reid Team or make a donation to support this cause.=C2=A0= We did it last year and it was tons of fun!=C2=A0 Follow this link to join= the team or make a donation.=C2=A0 https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/sear= chTeamPart.asp?ievent=3D288321&lis=3D1&kntae288321=3D2498DAABDFF4434A9E8B9D= 6A5A795C67&supId=3D208329616&team=3D3291717 Click on and join our team to start! ***************************************************************************= ***************************************** ANNONCEMENT # 7=C2=A0- PARENT PARTY AT THE AMERICANA ON BRAND Save the Date!=C2=A0 There will be a Parent Party at the Americana on Brand= in Glendate on Friday April 24th .=C2=A0 Details to follow. ***************************************************************************= ***************************************** CALENDAR=20 Early Release - every Wednesday! MARCH 2009 Family Reading Nights Wednesday, March 18th 6-7 pm. =E2=80=93 Primary School Library Thursdays, March 12th and 26th 6-7 p.m.=E2=80=93 Elementary School Library =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2= =A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20 10=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Restau= rant Night =E2=80=93 California Pizza Kitchen 13=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Walk t= o School Day 13=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 End Of= Second Trimester 14=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 See=E2= =80=99s Candy Sale Ends 16-20=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Red Cross Drive 16-25=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0White Christmas Sharing 17 =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Elementary = School optional Spring Picture Taking Day 27=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Movie = Night in cafeteria =E2=80=93 6:30 pm 24=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 PTSA M= eeting=E2=80=93Business Meeting 6:30 pm, General Meeting 6:45 pm 24=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Rocky= =E2=80=99s Readers Lunchtime Book Club - 12:00 PM in room 101 27=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Paper = Drive - bring newspapers, magazines, extra papers you don't need to recycle= bin 27=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Elemen= tary Character Counts Responsibility Recognition =E2=80=93 8:25 at Flag Pol= e=E2=80=93Wear Green! 31=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 See=E2= =80=99s Candy Distribution=C2=A0=C2=A0=20 Enjoy the lovely weather, Lori =20=20=20=20=20=20 --0-2096209289-1236700793=:32496 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
ANNOUNCEMENT #1- SPRING PICTURES DATE CHANGE=
The Spring Picture date for the Elementary campus has been changed to = Friday 4/17/09. 
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ANNOUNCEMENT #2 - STATE BUDGET CRISIS & IMPLICATIONS FOR ARCADIA S= CHOOLS
As the State=E2=80=99s financial crisis continues, Superintendent= Joel Shawn has been holding meetings with staff at school sites and office= s to discuss the implications and impact on Arcadia=E2=80=99s District budg= et. As the meetings take place, the discussion continues to evolve and chan= ge as more information is received from the State.  To expand communic= ation, Dr. Shawn will be speaking at community forums hosted by Arcadia Cou= ncil PTA.   Please note that it is recommended that Hugo Reid par= ents attend the forum scheduled on = March 23rd at Foo= thills Middle School.  If you have any questions reg= arding these forums, please feel free to contact Carolyn Prater - <= defanghtml_SPAN class=3Dyshortcuts id=3Dlw_1236700612_3>carolyn.gail@yahoo..com.  The schedule= is as follows: 
Arcadia School District Budget Forums
Monday, March 23 - 7 pm Foothills= Middle School Multi-Purpose Room  (RECOMMENDED FORUM FOR HUGO REID FA= MILIES)
Tuesday, March 31 - 7 PM Arcadia High School= =E2=80=99s North Gym

You can also communicate with our Superintenden= t in regard to the budget on his blog.  The purpose of this "Blog" is = to maintain a dialogue about our responses to this situation. It is to gath= er your ideas and feelings so that we might find a way to minimize the nega= tive impact budget cuts will have on all of us. We especially need to think= how we will protect our students and their learning. All ideas are welcome= . You can visit the blog at - = http://blogs.ausd.net/suptbudgetdiscussion/
****************************************************= *********************************************
ANNOUNCEMENT #3 - ARCADIA = COUNCIL PTA & ARCADIA CHINESE ASSC. FORUM
There is an upcoming Board of Education (Arcadia Unified school board) election in April. Arcad= ia Council PTA, along with the Arcadia Chinese Association, will be ho= sting a candidates' forum. This is a great opportunity to meet and question= the three candidates. The forum will take place on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 at the = ;Arcadia Maso= nic Lodge. We encourage your participation in the bu= dget forum as well as the candidates' forum.
**********************************************************************= ****************************
ANNOUNCEMENT #4 - UNIFORMS AVAILABLE FOR IM= MEDIATE PURCHASE
We have some uniform items available for immediate purc= hase.  Please fill out an order form at either office if you would lik= e to purchase.  The following is what is on hand:
ADULTS
 2= -Large Red Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts
1-X-Large Red Pullover Sweatshirt=
1-L Navy Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts
1-M White Pullover Sweatshirt1-Large Navy Full zip Hooded Sweatshirt

YOUTH
1-S Red = Crewneck Sweatshirt
1-M Red Crewneck Sweatshirt
2-M= Navy Crewneck Sweatshirts
1-S Red Polo
1-S Navy Polo
1-M Navy Pol= o
1-M Navy Hooded Sweatshirt
 
7-Red Baseball caps
5-Black= Baseball caps

These are available until the items are sold out.   = If you email Lisa Marie Woo at lisamarie.woo@gma= il.com, she can pick up the order form that da= y and you can get your item(s) to you in 24 hour, as long as it's on the ab= ove list. Thanks for supporting HR!
************************************= ***************************************************************************= **
ANNOUNCEMENT # 5  - SCRIP PIZZA PARTY CONTEST
The Scrip= Program started a new contest. Buy MORE scrip between now and the end of A= pril and your student=E2=80=99s class can win a Pizza Party. The more Scrip= you buy the more chances for your student class to win! Please continue su= pporting your school through the scrip program. The regular scrip sales sch= edule is Wed. 8:10-8:30 am (elementary school) and Fri. 8:10-8:30 am (p= rimary school). You may also send your order form any time (look for it in = the red folders every month or download it from www.ausd.k1= 2.ca.us/hugoreid/PTSAdocuments.htm.)
THANK= YOU for supporting our school!!
***************************************= ***************************************************************************= **
ANNOUNCEMENT # 6 - WALK NOW FOR AUTISM WALK, APRIL 25 2009
On Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 am= , a group of us will be doing the Walk Now for Autism Wa= lk at the Rose Bowl .  We would love for you to sign up and join the H= ugo Reid Team or make a donation to support this cause.  We did it las= t year and it was tons of fun!  Follow this link to join the team or m= ake a donation.  <= FONT color=3D#0000ff>https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?= ievent=3D288321&lis=3D1&kntae288321=3D2498DAABDFF4434A9E8B9D6A5A795= C67&supId=3D208329616&team=3D3291717
Click on and joi= n our team to start!
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ANNONCEMENT # 7&nbs= p;- PARENT PARTY AT THE AMERICANA ON BRAND
Save the Date!  There wi= ll be a Parent Party at the Americana on Brand in Glendate on Friday April 24th .  Det= ails to follow.
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CALENDAR Early Release - every Wednesday<= /defanghtml_SPAN>!

MARCH 2009
Family Reading Nights
Wednesday, March 18th 6-7 = pm. =E2=80=93 Primary School Library
Thursdays, March 12th and 26th 6-7 p.m.=E2=80=93 Elementary School Library
           &nbs= p;   
10        =     Restaurant Night =E2=80=93 California Pizza Kitchen
1= 3            Walk to= School Day
13         &nbs= p;  End Of Second Trimester
14      &= nbsp;     See=E2=80=99s Candy Sale Ends
16-20      = Red Cross Drive
16-25      White Christmas= Sharing
17           = Elementary School optional Spring Picture Taking Day
27  &nbs= p;         Movie Night in cafeteria= =E2=80=93 6:30 pm
24        &nb= sp;   PTSA Meeting=E2=80=93Business Meeting 6:30 pm, General Meeting 6:45 pm
24  &nb= sp;         Rocky=E2=80=99s Readers= Lunchtime Book Club - 12:00 PM in room 101
27    &n= bsp;       Paper Drive - bring newspapers, magazines, extra papers you don't need to recycle bin
27  &nb= sp;         Elementary Character Co= unts Responsibility Recognition =E2=80=93 8:25 at Flag Pole=E2=80=93Wear Gr= een!
31           = ; See=E2=80=99s Candy Distribution  
Enjoy the lovely weather,
Lori

--0-2096209289-1236700793=:32496-- From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Thu Mar 12 14:46:16 2009 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:46:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Pink Friday 3/13 & New Golfer Day Message-ID: <578790.60411.qm@web111312.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> ANNOUNCEMENT #1 - PINK FRIDAY THIS FRIDAY! California's public schools, colleges and universities are facing more than $11 billion in state budget cuts. These cuts are going to impact an entire generation of kids and could alter public education for years to come.  March 13 is the deadline for school districts to issue preliminary pink slips to California's teachers.   Please join us on Friday, March 13 and Stand Up for Schools. What You Can Do 1.  Wear pink on Friday, March 13 to show your support for public schools, students and educators. 2.  Call or e-mail your Legislator.   Tell them that investing in public education is an investment in California's future. 3.  In the coming weeks, as they are continuing to analyze the details of the budget package, including several statewide initiatives that will be placed on the May 19 ballot, look out for more information on how we will support our children, teachers and schools.  ****************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #2 - Free New Golfer Day at Arcadia Golf Course! Join us for a complimentary golf clinic at our FREE NEW GOLFER DAY! Our teaching professionals will teach you full swing and short game techniques in a fun environment! Event is on Saturday, April 18 from 10am-12pm. Registration begins at 9:30am and is open to new and novice golfers. Call today to reserve a spot at the Arcadia Golf Course 626.443.9367. The Arcadia Golf Course is located at 620 E. Live Oak Avenue , Arcadia . Register online at www.thegolflearningcenters.com. For more questions, please contact Arcadia Recreation and Community Services at 626.574.5113. Pink Friday was an important announcement that we thought warranted an extra list serve posting.  Warmly, Lori From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Mon Mar 16 18:51:22 2009 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:51:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Events for 3/16 thru 3/20 Message-ID: <546250.7885.qm@web111305.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> --0-1744257427-1237229482=:7885 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable ANNOUNCEMENT #1 - WHITE CHRISTMAS SHARING IN MARCH! Our=C2=A0CANNED food drive starts this week (March 16-20).=C2=A0 Arcadia Th= riift and Welfare is asking for CANNED goods,=C2=A0such as fruits, vegetabl= es,=C2=A0pork & beans, ravioli etc.=C2=A0 There will be red boxes outside e= ach of the school offices for drop-off. Bring in as many Canned goods as you CAN to help our great community. Say "= Yes We CAN!!" ***************************************************************************= ***************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #2 - STATE BUDGET CRISIS & IMPLICATIONS FOR ARCADIA SCHOOLS As the State=E2=80=99s financial crisis continues, Superintendent Joel Shaw= n has been holding meetings with staff at school sites and offices to discu= ss the implications and impact on Arcadia=E2=80=99s District budget. As the= meetings take place, the discussion continues to evolve and change as more= information is received from the State.=C2=A0 To expand communication, Dr.= Shawn will be speaking at community forums hosted by Arcadia Council PTA.= =C2=A0=C2=A0 Please note that it is recommended that Hugo Reid parents atte= nd the forum scheduled on March 23rd at Foothills Middle School .=C2=A0 If = you have any questions regarding these forums, please feel free to contact = Carolyn Prater - carolyn.gail@yahoo..com .=C2=A0 The schedule is as follows= :=C2=A0 Arcadia School District Budget Forums Monday, March 23 - 7 pm Foothills Middle School Multi-Purpose Room=C2=A0 (R= ECOMMENDED FORUM FOR HUGO REID FAMILIES) Tuesday, March 31 - 7 PM Arcadia High School =E2=80=99s North Gym You can also communicate with our Superintendent in regard to the budget on= his blog.=C2=A0 The purpose of this "Blog" is to maintain a dialogue about= our responses to this situation. It is to gather your ideas and feelings s= o that we might find a way to minimize the negative impact budget cuts will= have on all of us. We especially need to think how we will protect our stu= dents and their learning. All ideas are welcome. You can visit the blog at = - http://blogs.ausd.net/suptbudgetdiscussion/ ***************************************************************************= ********************** ANNOUNCEMENT #3 - ARCADIA COUNCIL PTA & ARCADIA CHINESE ASSC. FORUM -=C2=A0= 3/18/09 There is an upcoming Board of Education (Arcadia Unified school board)=C2= =A0election in April. Arcadia Council PTA, along with the Arcadia Chinese A= ssociation, will be=C2=A0hosting a candidates' forum. This is a great oppor= tunity to meet and question the three candidates. The forum will take place= =C2=A0thisWednesday, March 18 at 7:00 at the=C2=A0 Arcadia Masonic Lodge .= =C2=A0We encourage your participation in the budget forum as well as the ca= ndidates' forum. ***************************************************************************= *********************** ANNOUNCEMENT #4 - UNIFORMS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE We still have some uniform items available for immediate purchase.=C2=A0 Pa= rents, why not buy the caps and wear them to baseball or soccer games that = are going on right now to show your school spirit?=C2=A0 Here's the list: 12 baseball caps (5 black, 7 red) Youth small navy polo Youth small red crewneck sweatshirt Youth Medium navy crewneck sweatshirt Youth medium red crewneck sweatshirt Youth medium navy pull over hoodie Adult Medium white pull over hoodie Adult X-Large navy pull over hoodie Adult X-Large red pull over hoodie Please fill out an order form at either office if you would like to purchas= e.=C2=A0They are available until the items are sold out.=C2=A0=C2=A0 If you= email Lisa Marie Woo at lisamarie.woo@gmail.com , she can pick up the orde= r form that day and you can get your item(s) to you in 24 hour, as long as = they're on the above list. Thanks for supporting HR! ***************************************************************************= ************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #=C2=A05=C2=A0 - SCRIP PIZZA PARTY CONTEST=20 The Scrip Program started a new contest. Buy MORE scrip between now and the= end of April and your student=E2=80=99s class can win a Pizza Party. The m= ore Scrip you buy the more chances for your student class to win! Please co= ntinue supporting your school through the scrip program. The regular scrip = sales schedule is Wed. 8:10-8:30 am =C2=A0(elementary school) and Fri. 8:10= -8:30 am (primary school). You may also send your order form any time (look= for it in the red folders every month or download it=C2=A0from www.ausd.k1= 2.ca.us/hugoreid/PTSAdocuments.htm .)=20 THANK YOU for supporting our school!! ***************************************************************************= ***************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT # 6=C2=A0- WALK NOW FOR AUTISM WALK, APRIL 25 2009 On Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 am , a group of us will be doing the Walk Now= for Autism Walk at the Rose Bowl .=C2=A0 We would love for you to sign up = and join the Hugo Reid Team or make a donation to support this cause.=C2=A0= We did it last year and it was tons of fun!=C2=A0 Follow this link to join= the team or make a donation.=C2=A0 https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/sear= chTeamPart.asp?ievent=3D288321&lis=3D1&kntae288321=3D2498DAABDFF4434A9E8B9D= 6A5A795C67&supId=3D208329616&team=3D3291717 Click on and join our team to start! ***************************************************************************= ***************************************** ANNONCEMENT # 7=C2=A0- PARENT PARTY AT THE AMERICANA ON BRAND Save the Date!=C2=A0 There will be a Parent Party at the Americana on Brand= in Glendate on Friday April 24th .=C2=A0 Details to follow. ***************************************************************************= ***************************************** CALENDAR=20 Early Release - every Wednesday ! MARCH 2009 Family Reading Nights Wednesday, March 18th 6-7 pm . =E2=80=93 Primary School Library Thursdays, March 12th and 26th 6-7 p.m .=E2=80=93 Elementary School Library =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2= =A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20 16-20=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Red Cross Drive 16-20=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0White Christmas Sharing 17 =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Elementary = School optional Spring Picture Taking Day 27=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Movie = Night in cafeteria =E2=80=93 6:30 pm 24=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 PTSA M= eeting=E2=80=93Business Meeting 6:30 pm , General Meeting 6:45 pm 24=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Rocky= =E2=80=99s Readers Lunchtime Book Club - 12:00 PM in room 101 27=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Paper = Drive - bring newspapers, magazines, extra papers you don't need to recycle= bin 27=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Elemen= tary Character Counts Responsibility Recognition =E2=80=93 8:25 at Flag Pol= e=E2=80=93Wear Green! 31=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 See=E2= =80=99s Candy Distribution=C2=A0=C2=A0=20 =20=20=20=20=20=20 --0-1744257427-1237229482=:7885 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
ANNOUNCEMENT #1 - WHITE CHRISTMAS SHARING IN MARCH!
Our CANNED food drive starts= this week (March 16-20).  Arcadia Thriift and Welfa= re is asking for CANNED goods, such as fruits, vegetables, pork &= amp; beans, ravioli etc.  There will be red boxes outside each of the = school offices for drop-off.
Bring in as many Canned goods as you CAN to= help our great community. Say "Yes We CAN!!"
**********************************************************************= **********************************
ANNOUNCEMENT #2 - STATE BUDGET CRISIS & IMPLICATIONS FOR ARCADIA S= CHOOLS
As the State=E2=80=99s financial crisis continues, Superintendent= Joel Shawn has been holding meetings with staff at school sites and office= s to discuss the implications and impact on Arcadia=E2=80=99s District budg= et. As the meetings take place, the discussion continues to evolve and chan= ge as more information is received from the State.  To expand communic= ation, Dr. Shawn will be speaking at community forums hosted by Arcadia Cou= ncil PTA.   Please note that it is recommended that Hugo Reid par= ents attend the forum scheduled on March 23rd at Foothills Middle School .&= nbsp; If you have any questions regarding these forums, please feel free to= contact Carolyn Prater - carolyn.gail@yahoo..com .  The= schedule is as follows: 
Arcadia School District Budget Forums
=
Monday, March= 23 - 7 pm Foothills Middle School Multi-Purpose Room&nbs= p; (RECOMMENDED FORUM FOR HUGO REID FAMILIES)
Tuesday, March 31 - 7 PM <= defanghtml_SPAN class=3Dyshortcuts id=3Dlw_1237229304_7>Arcadia High School= =E2=80=99s North Gym

You can also communicate wit= h our Superintendent in regard to the budget on his blog.  The purpose= of this "Blog" is to maintain a dialogue about our responses to this situa= tion. It is to gather your ideas and feelings so that we might find a way t= o minimize the negative impact budget cuts will have on all of us. We espec= ially need to think how we will protect our students and their learning. Al= l ideas are welcome. You can visit the blog at - http://blogs.ausd.net/suptbudgetdiscussion/
= ***************************************************************************= **********************
ANNOUNCEMENT #3 - ARCADIA COUNCIL PTA & ARCAD= IA CHINESE ASSC. FORUM - 3/18/09
There is an upcoming Board of Education (Arcadia Unified school board) election in April. Arcadia Counci= l PTA, along with the Arcadia Chinese Association, will be hosting a c= andidates' forum. This is a great opportunity to meet and question the thre= e candidates. The forum will take place this Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 at the  = Arcadia Masonic L= odge . We encourage your participation in the budget= forum as well as the candidates' forum.
**********************************************************************= ****************************
ANNOUNCEMENT #4 - UNIFORMS AVAILABLE FOR IM= MEDIATE PURCHASE
We still have some uniform items available for immediat= e purchase.  Parents, why not buy the caps and wear them to baseball o= r soccer games that are going on right now to show your school spirit? = ; Here's the list:

12 baseball caps (5 black, 7 red)
Youth small = navy polo
Youth small red crewne= ck sweatshirt
Youth Medium navy crewneck sweatshirtYouth medium red crewneck sweatshirt
Youth medium navy pull over hoodie=

Adult Medium white pull over hoodie
Adult X-Large navy pull over= hoodie
Adult X-Large red pull over hoodie

Please fill out an order form at either office if you would like t= o purchase. They are available until the items are sold out. &nbs= p; If you email Lisa Marie Woo at lisamarie.woo@gmail.com , she can pick up the order form that day and you can get your it= em(s) to you in 24 hour, as long as they're on the above list. Thanks for s= upporting HR!
**********************************************************= *******************************************************
ANNOUNCEMENT #&n= bsp;5  - SCRIP PIZZA PARTY CONTEST
The Scrip Program started a new= contest. Buy MORE scrip between now and the end of April and your student= =E2=80=99s class can win a Pizza Party. The more Scrip you buy the more cha= nces for your student class to win! Please continue supporting your school = through the scrip program. The regular scrip sales schedule is Wed. 8:10-8:30 am  (elementary schoo= l) and Fri. 8:10-= 8:30 am (primary school). You may also send your order fo= rm any time (look for it in the red folders every month or download it = ;from www.ausd.k1= 2.ca.us/hugoreid/PTSAdocuments.htm .)
THANK YOU for supporti= ng our school!!
********************************************************= ************************************************************
ANNOUNCEMEN= T # 6 - WALK NOW FOR AUTISM WALK, APRIL 25 2009
On Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 am , a group of us will be doing the Walk Now for Autism Walk at the Rose Bowl .  We would love for you to sign up and join th= e Hugo Reid Team or make a donation to support this cause.  We did it = last year and it was tons of fun!  Follow this link to join the team o= r make a donation.  https://www.kintera.o= rg/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=3D288321&lis=3D1&kntae28832= 1=3D2498DAABDFF4434A9E8B9D6A5A795C67&supId=3D208329616&team=3D32917= 17
Click on and join our team to start!
******************= ***************************************************************************= ***********************
ANNONCEMENT # 7 - PARENT PARTY AT THE AMERI= CANA ON BRAND
Save the Date!  There will be a Parent Party at the A= mericana on Brand in Glendate on Friday April 24th .  Details to follow.
***************************************= ***************************************************************************= **
CALENDAR
Early Release - every Wednesday !

MARCH 2009Family Reading Nights
Wednesday, March 18th 6-7 pm .. =E2=80=93 Prima= ry School Library
Thursdays, March 12th and 26th 6-7 p.m .=E2=80=93 Elementary School L= ibrary
        = ;       
16-20   &nbs= p;  Red Cross Drive
16-20      W= hite Christmas Sharing
17            Elementary Sc= hool optional Spring Picture Taking Day
27     =        Movie Night in cafeteria =E2=80=93 6:3= 0 pm
24           = ; PTSA Meeting=E2=80=93Business Meeting 6:30 pm , General Meeting 6:45 pm
24            R= ocky=E2=80=99s Readers Lunchtime Book Club - 12:00 PM in room 101
27&nbs= p;           Paper Drive = - bring newspapers, magazines, extra papers you don't need to recycle bin27            Elem= entary Character = Counts Responsibility Recognition =E2=80=93 8:25 at Flag Pole=E2=80=93Wear Green!
31 &nb= sp;          See=E2=80=99s Can= dy Distribution  

--0-1744257427-1237229482=:7885-- From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Wed Mar 18 16:11:48 2009 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:11:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Special Announcement re: AEF and the budget crisis Message-ID: <439718.85908.qm@web111306.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>     The Arcadia Education Foundation (AEF) will be reaching out to the community to help with the emerging budget crisis.  A letter will be coming home with your child within the next week outlining the details of this campaign.           In the meantime, the AEF Executive Committee has approved making their new web site public. It is now available at aef.ausd.net. (You may have to clear your cache if you have the old page loaded).      William Klipstein, one of AEF's Trustees will be a guest speaker at our March PTSA meeting - Tuesday, March 24th at 6:30 pm.  Please plan on attending so you can hear directly from him how this campaign will help Arcadia schools! From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Tue Mar 24 17:50:55 2009 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:50:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Events for 3/23 thru 3/27 Message-ID: <758657.53208.qm@web111316.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> ANNOUNCEMENT #1 - PTSA MEETING TONIGHT AT 6:30! Please join us for our PTSA meeting tonight - Tuesday, March 24.  Business meeting will start at 6:30 pm and general meeting will start at 6:45 pm.  Bill Klipstein from AER (ARcadia's Education Foundation) will be there to discuss their "Annual Appeal".  Letters will be coming home soon about this appeal.  This is a good time to come learn about this important program.  Childcare will be provided. ******************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #2- MOVIE NIGHT THIS FRIDAY 3/27 Come and watch the delightful movie "Bolt".  It's also Girl Scout "milk & cookies" night - we will be selling assorted Girl Scout cookies, milk (and hot dogs to eat before dessert!).  Seating starts at 5:45 pm, and the movie begins at 6:30. ******************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #3 - "RAIDER DAYS" COMING FOR HUGO REID REGISTRATION - AUGUST 2009 At Hugo Reid, in keeping with cutting edge services, this summer we will be happy to bring you our version of the Middle School's & High School's 'P' Days (e.g. Scottie Days, Apache Days) to have parents come to submit & process required forms, as well as to obtain their child's class assignment.  More details to follow in a mailing in early July.  In this mailing, you should also get required forms that will need to be completed before you come to your assigned "Raider Day" The following is a TENTATIVE schedule (we don't yet have a breakdown of times people will be allowed to come - it will probably be by last name and grade level): Monday, August 17 Tuesday, August 18 Make up Day: Wed. August 26 There will also be the Kindergarten orientation immediately following the Raider Day on Aug. 17th.  We'll have the orientation for new students that are entering grades 1 - 5 immediately following the Raider Day on Aug. 18th. ********************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #4 - STATE BUDGET CRISIS & IMPLICATIONS FOR ARCADIA SCHOOLS As the State’s financial crisis continues, Superintendent Joel Shawn has been holding meetings with staff at school sites and offices to discuss the implications and impact on Arcadia’s District budget. As the meetings take place, the discussion continues to evolve and change as more information is received from the State.  To expand communication, Dr. Shawn will be speaking at community forums hosted by Arcadia Council PTA.   Please note that it is recommended that Hugo Reid parents attend the forum scheduled on March 23rd at Foothills Middle School .  If you have any questions regarding these forums, please feel free to contact Carolyn Prater - carolyn.gail@yahoo..com .  The last Arcadia School District Budget Forum is: Tuesday, March 31 - 7 PM Arcadia High School ’s North Gym You can also communicate with our Superintendent in regard to the budget on his blog.  The purpose of this "Blog" is to maintain a dialogue about our responses to this situation. It is to gather your ideas and feelings so that we might find a way to minimize the negative impact budget cuts will have on all of us. We especially need to think how we will protect our students and their learning. All ideas are welcome. You can visit the blog at - http://blogs.ausd.net/suptbudgetdiscussion/ *********************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #5 - UNIFORMS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE We still have some uniform items available for immediate purchase.  Parents, why not buy the caps and wear them to baseball or soccer games that are going on right now to show your school spirit?  Here's the list: 12 baseball caps (5 black, 7 red) Youth small navy polo Youth small red crewneck sweatshirt Youth Medium navy crewneck sweatshirt Youth medium red crewneck sweatshirt Youth medium navy pull over hoodie Adult Medium white pull over hoodie Adult X-Large navy pull over hoodie Adult X-Large red pull over hoodie Please fill out an order form at either office if you would like to purchase. They are available until the items are sold out.   If you email Lisa Marie Woo at lisamarie.woo@gmail.com , she can pick up the order form that day and you can get your item(s) to you in 24 hour, as long as they're on the above list. Thanks for supporting HR! ***************************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT # 6  - SCRIP PIZZA PARTY CONTEST The Scrip Program started a new contest. Buy MORE scrip between now and the end of April and your student’s class can win a Pizza Party. The more Scrip you buy the more chances for your student class to win! Please continue supporting your school through the scrip program. The regular scrip sales schedule is Wed. 8:10-8:30 am  (elementary school) and Fri. 8:10-8:30 am (primary school). You may also send your order form any time (look for it in the red folders every month or download it from www.ausd.k12.ca.us/hugoreid/PTSAdocuments.htm .) THANK YOU for supporting our school!! ******************************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT # 7 - WALK NOW FOR AUTISM WALK, APRIL 25 2009 On Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 am , a group of us will be doing the Walk Now for Autism Walk at the Rose Bowl .  We would love for you to sign up and join the Hugo Reid Team or make a donation to support this cause.  We did it last year and it was tons of fun!  Follow this link to join the team or make a donation.  https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=288321&lis=1&kntae288321=2498DAABDFF4434A9E8B9D6A5A795C67&supId=208329616&team=3291717 Click on and join our team to start! ******************************************************************************************************************** ANNONCEMENT # 8 - PARENT PARTY AT THE AMERICANA ON BRAND Save the Date!  There will be a Parent Party at the Americana on Brand in Glendate on Friday April 24th .  Details to follow. ***************************************************************************************************************** CALENDAR Early Release - every Wednesday ! MARCH 2009 Family Reading Nights Thursday, March 26th 6-7 p.m .– Elementary School Library 24            PTSA Meeting– Business Meeting 6:30 pm , General Meeting 6:45 pm 24            Rocky’s Readers Lunchtime Book Club - 12:00 PM in room 101 27            Movie Night in cafeteria – 6:30 pm 27            Paper Drive - bring newspapers, magazines, extra papers you don't need to recycle bin 27            Elementary Character Counts Responsibility Recognition – 8:25 at Flag Pole–Wear Green! 31            See’s Candy Distribution   APRIL 2009 Wednesdays, April 1st and 22nd 6-7 pm. – Primary School Library Thursdays, April 16th and 30th 6-7 p.m.– Elementary School Library                 1              School assembly for Musical Theatre 2              Musical Theatre Performance – 7:00 pm. 3              Recycle Assembly 6-10        Spring Vacation 13            Elementary Character Counts - 8:25 am in Cafeteria/Kick off for Respect-WEAR YELLOW! 14            Restaurant Night – Pepper’s 24            Elementary Character Counts Respect Recognition  – 8:25at Flag Pole – WEAR YELLOW! 24            Parent Party 27            Star testing (4/27 – 5/8) 28            PTSA Meeting – Business Meeting 8:30 a.m., General Meeting 8:45 a.m.(Elementary Cafeteria) 28            Rocky’s readers lunchtime book club - meet at noonin room 101 30-3         PTA Convention in s\San Jose (April 30 – May 3) HELLOOOOO SPRING! Lori From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Sat Mar 28 23:48:37 2009 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:48:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Parent Party Tickets on Sale MONDAY 3/30 morning Message-ID: <621827.48003.qm@web111310.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> HUGO REID'S 2009 PARENT PARTY Tickets on sale this week! To kick off our parent party ticket sales, we will have the red carpet rolled out this Monday morning.  So bring your cash or checkbook and be the first to buy your tickets for the biggest fundraiser of the year.  All proceeds come directly to Hugo Reid and our children.  Tickets will be on sale for $35 per person Monday, March 30th - April 3rd.  After April 3rd, the ticket price will go up to $40 per person.  Tickets will be on sale on the mornings of Monday, March 30th at the big school and Tuesday, March 31st at the small school.  Tickets will also be on sale every day after school up until Wednesday, April 22nd.  Hope you will join us for this very special evening under the starts at the "Americana at Brand" that will include appetizers, drinks, dinner, live band, casino tables and silent auction! From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Tue Mar 31 20:54:51 2009 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:54:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Events for 3/30 thru 4/3 Message-ID: <909687.29241.qm@web111308.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> ANNOUNCEMENT #1 - PARENT PARTY TICKETS $35.00 THIS WEEK ONLY!  LAST CHANCE TO SAVE! Includes appetizers, dinner, music,casino, auctions and tons of fun!! On sale at each campus 2:15 until 2:45 daily. Tickets on sale daily April 13 until April 22nd $40 per person! Come enjoy the Americana at Brand's Grand Opening of the Farmer's Market Saturday, April 18th 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Americana at Brand/Brand Avenue, Glendale ************************************************************************************ ANNOUNCEMENT #2 - OPEN HOUSE DATE CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY MAY 20 ************************************************************************************ ANNOUNCEMENT #3 - "RAIDER DAYS" COMING FOR HUGO REID REGISTRATION - AUGUST 2009 At Hugo Reid, in keeping with cutting edge services, this summer we will be happy to bring you our version of the Middle School's & High School's 'P' Days (e.g. Scottie Days, Apache Days) to have parents come to submit & process required forms, as well as to obtain their child's class assignment.  More details to follow in a mailing in early July.  In this mailing, you should also get required forms that will need to be completed before you come to your assigned "Raider Day" The following is a TENTATIVE schedule (we don't yet have a breakdown of times people will be allowed to come - it will probably be by last name and grade level): Monday, August 17 Tuesday, August 18 Make up Day: Wed. August 26 There will also be the Kindergarten orientation immediately following the Raider Day on Aug. 17th.  We'll have the orientation for new students that are entering grades 1 - 5 immediately following the Raider Day on Aug. 18th. ************************************************************************************ ANNOUNCEMENT # 4 - SCOTTIE DAYS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Attention 5th grade parents - save the date!  Scottie Days will be happening for incoming 6th graders at Foothills Middle School on Thursday 8/20.  Scottie Days is the registration day where you and your student will turn in required school forms (the forms will be sent home mid-summer), make school payments, order and take student pictures, obtain PE clothes and agenda, and get your student's class schedule and books.  It is also a day to find out more about (and join!) PTSA, Music Club (for Orchestra and Band members), and the Chinese Parents Club.  We need volunteers! Here are the dates for which volunteers are needed: Envelope Stuffing Day - Wed, June 17th, 9 am - 12 pm Scottie Days (incoming 6th graders) - Thurs, August 20, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Scottie Days (incoming 7th & 8th graders) - Wed, August 19     1st shift - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm     2nd shift - 12:30 - 4:30 pm Make Up Day - Tues, August 25, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm First Day of School - Tues, Sept. 1, 7:20 to 9:00 am If interested, please contact Lori Kodama at snoweelo@yahoo.com or 626-446-5591. *************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #5 - Free Admission to the Aquarium for PTSA Members Tues, April 28, 2009  The Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting a free admission day for PTSA members on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Come explore the Aquarium and learn about the educational opportunities we have for students of all ages. Our two behind-the-scenes classrooms will be open and filled with activities for students of all ages. Each reservation is valid for one free adult admission and two free child admissions. Check in will begin at 6 pm in front of the Aquarium and you are welcome to explore until 9 pm. A parking fee of $6 is not included and will be collected as you exit the parking structure. To reserve your space for PTSA day, please call 562-951-1630. **************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #6 - LAST BUDGET FORUM MEETING TONIGHT! As the State’s financial crisis continues, Superintendent Joel Shawn has been holding meetings with staff at school sites and offices to discuss the implications and impact on Arcadia’s District budget. As the meetings take place, the discussion continues to evolve and change as more information is received from the State.  To expand communication, Dr. Shawn will be speaking at community forums hosted by Arcadia Council PTA.   Please note that it is recommended that Hugo Reid parents attend the forum scheduled on March 23rd at Foothills Middle School .  If you have any questions regarding these forums, please feel free to contact Carolyn Prater - carolyn.gail@yahoo..com .  The last Arcadia School District Budget Forum is: Tuesday, March 31 - 7 PM Arcadia High School ’s North Gym You can also communicate with our Superintendent in regard to the budget on his blog.  The purpose of this "Blog" is to maintain a dialogue about our responses to this situation. It is to gather your ideas and feelings so that we might find a way to minimize the negative impact budget cuts will have on all of us. We especially need to think how we will protect our students and their learning. All ideas are welcome. You can visit the blog at - http://blogs.ausd.net/suptbudgetdiscussion/ *********************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT #7 - UNIFORMS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE We still have some uniform items available for immediate purchase.  Parents, why not buy the caps and wear them to baseball or soccer games that are going on right now to show your school spirit?  Here's the list: 12 baseball caps (5 black, 7 red) Youth small navy polo Youth small red crewneck sweatshirt Youth Medium navy crewneck sweatshirt Youth medium red crewneck sweatshirt Youth medium navy pull over hoodie Adult Medium white pull over hoodie Adult X-Large navy pull over hoodie Adult X-Large red pull over hoodie Please fill out an order form at either office if you would like to purchase. They are available until the items are sold out.   If you email Lisa Marie Woo at lisamarie.woo@gmail.com , she can pick up the order form that day and you can get your item(s) to you in 24 hour, as long as they're on the above list. Thanks for supporting HR! ***************************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT # 8  - SCRIP PIZZA PARTY CONTEST The Scrip Program started a new contest. Buy MORE scrip between now and the end of April and your student’s class can win a Pizza Party. The more Scrip you buy the more chances for your student class to win! Please continue supporting your school through the scrip program. The regular scrip sales schedule is Wed.. 8:10-8:30 am  (elementary school) and Fri. 8:10-8:30 am (primary school). You may also send your order form any time (look for it in the red folders every month or download it from www.ausd.k12.ca.us/hugoreid/PTSAdocuments.htm .) THANK YOU for supporting our school!! ******************************************************************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENT # 9 - WALK NOW FOR AUTISM WALK, APRIL 25 2009 On Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 am , a group of us will be doing the Walk Now for Autism Walk at the Rose Bowl .  We would love for you to sign up and join the Hugo Reid Team or make a donation to support this cause.  We did it last year and it was tons of fun!  Follow this link to join the team or make a donation.  https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=288321&lis=1&kntae288321=2498DAABDFF4434A9E8B9D6A5A795C67&supId=208329616&team=3291717 Click on and join our team to start! ********************************************************************************************* CALENDAR Early Release - every Wednesday ! MARCH 2009 31            See’s Candy Distribution   APRIL 2009 Wednesdays, April 1st and 22nd 6-7 pm. – Primary School Library Thursdays, April 16th and 30th 6-7 p.m.– Elementary School Library                 1              School assembly for Musical Theatre 2              Musical Theatre Performance – 7:00 pm. 3              Recycle Assembly 6-10        Spring Vacation 13            Elementary Character Counts - 8:25 am in Cafeteria/Kick off for Respect-WEAR YELLOW! 15            Restaurant Night – Pepper’s (Please note this is a WEDNESDAY night) 17            Elementary Spring Pictures (optional) 21            Vote for Governing Board Members! 24            Elementary Character Counts Respect Recognition  – 8:25 at Flag Pole – WEAR YELLOW! 24            Paper Drive -please bring paper directly to recycle bin (cardboard NOT allowed) 24            Parent Party 27            Star testing (4/27 – 5/8) 28            PTSA Meeting – Business Meeting 8:30 a.m., General Meeting 8:45 a.m.(Elementary Cafeteria) 28            Rocky’s readers lunchtime book club - meet at noon in room 101 30-3         PTA Convention in s\San Jose (April 30 – May 3) Have a wonderful Spring Break everyone, Lori