Originally delivered on 11/4/2024 10:24 am

SUBJECT: Tails from the Bark Side - 11/4/24

November 4, 2024
THIS WEEK AT HICKS

TUESDAY:

  • It's Election Day! The PTO encourages you to vote in this important election! As a reminder - the PTO fully supports a YES vote on Measure J!

FRIDAY: 

  • PTO Meeting/Campus Safety Talk with IPD Officer Gramer! (10 AM - Small MPR... please check in at the office BEFORE coming to the meeting) 
    For this special meeting - we'll be welcoming Irvine Police Department Officer Gramer who will join us to discuss topics regarding Campus Safety - including come Q&A time! Please note that due to the nature of this talk, we will NOT be able to offer zoom for this meeting - it will be in person only. 


ONGOING:

  • Our 5th Graders are selling See's Candy to support Outdoor Ed Science Camp! Orders ship directly to you - just in time for holiday gift giving! Check out the options and place your order!
     
  • The Tustin Community Foundation is hosting their annual PAJAMA Drive - collecting NEW pajamas (adult, teen, child and baby) to be distributed to those in need in our community! Bring your pajamas in to the collection box in the front office no later than November 22nd!


So much more to come this month - including our 5th Grade Boy's Puberty Talk on the 19th! You know where to find the full scoop! (It's the Husky Happenings)

Husky Happenings
We Would Love Your Feedback!

We're always looking to improve on the PTO - and we'd love your thoughts on these topics!

  1. Did your child participate in a Wednesday After School Program (Session 1)? Tell us what you thought!
  2. Last Friday we delivered a hard copy of the November Calendar with events to come. Share your ideas with us to help us get YOU the info you need!
Thank you DASHERS!

It was a perfect morning for a run, bike and stroll on Sunday at the Dino Dash (presented by Tustin Public Schools Foundation)! Your participation not only kicked off a healthy start to November - but your registration fee supports Tustin schools!! THANK YOU for being a part of it! 

Measure J on the November Ballot

The PTO supports a YES vote on Measure J!

Learn More Here! 

Check out the presentation slides that Mrs. Vela shared at the October 11th PTO meeting. 


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Shop for invitations, holiday and greeting cards, gifts and more!

You save 20% on your order... and Minted donates 15% to the PTO!

Visit www.minted.com to shop - use code FUNDRAISEHICKSCANYON when you check out!

Family Photo Time!

Book a photo shoot - just in time for holiday pics!

What you get:
- 15 minute session for up to 6 participants

- 2 high resolution digital images (and the option to purchase more) 

All for just $50- which is donated back to the PTO!! 

Schedule your shoot now!

More ways to support!
Support the PTO - So we can support our kids!

Our Membership Drive and supporting Donations fund the programs and activities that the PTO provides throughout the year. Our goal is to provide 100% of those benefits to our students and upcoming events - but we can't do that if we don't meet our goals! 

If you are able to consider joining us as a member or making a donation - we would greatly appreciate your support! 

Already donated or joined the PTO? Be sure to check if your company has a matching gift program to make your donation go twice as far! Contact us with any questions on the Matching Gift Program! 

Can't remember if you joined?If you haven't received your water bottle or notice of your other incentives... then chances are good you haven't joined!Contact us and we'll double check for you! 

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