We are excited to see you this Friday, April 5th for Family Night, 6-8 pm. Grab your poodle skirt or leather jacket and be ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll and make some fun family memories.
50’s gear is optional if you choose…just come and enjoy the fun.

If you haven’t RSVPd yet, please send in the form asap.

DJ, Hula Hoop Contest, Photo Booth and more!

$5 Family entrance fee at the door or a snack item for Camelot.

(money will be used to purchase Camelot snacks)

Come enjoy this memorable Family Night. Sorry no drop-offs.

You can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors.

Field Day is April 18th and the kids will be competing in events to see which
class will win the Golden Sneaker Trophy!

T-shirts are available to order for this fun day! Orders are Due April 8th at 3pm, no late orders will be accepted. Please find order form here.

All Proceeds from the t-shirt sales will go to the Hardy Oak PE Department to purchase new equipment.

A sign-up will be sent out soon for field day volunteers. We will see you out on the field!

The Hornet’s Nest Spirit Store will be open on the cafeteria stage during lunches on Friday, April 5th. The store will have pens, pencils, notebooks and other fun items. Small bills and coins are appreciated. Select spirit merchandise from previous years will be available at reduced SALE prices. All other items are $5 and under.All students who bring money will be able to shop at the Hornet’s Nest toward the end of their lunch time. It is a fun way for kids to learn how to handle money and make smart purchases!

The PTA Executive Board consists of Officers and Committee Chairpersons to execute events throughout the year.

PTA Committee chairpersons play a vital role and without them our PTA events cannot happen. We would love for you to be a part of the team! If you are interested in a position for the 2019-2020 school year, please return this form and denote which area you would like to chair. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. Thank you for making Hardy Oak great for our students!Congratulations to the officers elected for the 2019-2020 school year.

President-Jennifer Shannon

1st VP Aide – Lisa Hartofelis

2nd VP Fundraising- Melissa Gordon

3rd VP Programs-Stefani Van de Vate

4th VP Volunteers -Kerri Morgan

5th VP Membership- Kelly Sweeney

Secretary-Rhonda Matson

Treasurer- Jill Harris

Thank you ladies for you dedication to the Hardy Oak community!

We have received over 1500 books!! The proceeds that Hardy Oak receives from our donations will go to Camelot Elementary. Thank you for contributing and helping out our Sister School.

The NEISD PTA Used Book Sale is April 12-14th at Blossom Athletic Center. The books are all separated by category and you can find some great deals. Stop by and check it out!

Want to stay in the know with all the BUZZZY things happening at Hardy Oak?

If you have the Remind App, click on Join a Class and enter @hardyoakup. You can also text @hardyoakup to 81010 to receive updates and reminders.

April 1-5th- Book Fair

April 5th -Hornet’s Nest

April 5th- Family Night 6:00-8:00pm

April 9 & 10 STAAR Test – No volunteers on campus

April 12-14th Used Book Sale at Blossom in the Littleton Gym

April 18th- Field Day

April 19th-Good Friday Holiday

April 26th- Battle of the Flowers Holiday

May 7th SVSA Awards ceremony

May 7th-General Membership meeting at 6:00pm

The Reflections Ceremony, Multicultural Night and the Staff Appreciation Soup Luncheon were all a great success thanks to the amazing Hardy Oak families. THANK YOU!Congrats to all of the Reflections participants!

All the families that showcased their culture and delicious food and desserts were fantastic!

The yummy soups, salads and desserts for the staff were truly appreciated!!

During the month of February and March, Hardy Oak Elementary will be partnering with the North Central Baptist Family Partnership Council to provide discharge bags for families of babies who are currently in the the NICU at North Central Baptist.

How can your child help:

1. Signup to bring items to fill the discharge bags:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449AEA82AAAFF2-north2. Make an encouraging card for a family who is currently in the NICU. Families often
hang these cards over their babies cribs and incubators. Please turn all cards into the tray in
the office marked NICU cards by March 5th.

3. Join us for our Packing Party after school on March 6th at 3:00 pm in the cafeteria. We
will need help stuffing bags and organizing the cards.

Are you sorting at home?

Hardy Oak Elementary PTA is collecting gently Used Books, DVDs, CDs and Records that will be sold at the NEISD Council of PTAs Used Book Sale. The proceeds that Hardy Oak receives from our donations will go to our Sister School Camelot Elementary.

Please drop off donations in the boxes outside of the classrooms and in the foyer through Friday, March 29th.

Students will receive one SVSA service hour for up to 10 items donated; two SVSA service hours for a donation over 10 items.

Hardy Oak has received many Membership Awards this year from Texas PTA for meeting and exceeding membership levels. Congrats and thank you for your support and partnership!For February we are trying to add 14 new members. Parents, grandparents and even students can be PTA members.

If you would like to join the PTA for $8, please visit www.joinpta.org or get a membership slip from the front office.

The Hornet’s Nest Spirit Store will be open on the cafeteria stage during lunches on Friday, March 1st. The store will have pens, pencils, notebooks and other fun items. Small bills and coins are appreciated. Select spirit merchandise from previous years will be available at reduced SALE prices. All other items are $5 and under.All students who bring money will be able to shop at the Hornet’s Nest toward the end of their lunch time. It is a fun way for kids to learn how to handle money and make smart purchases!

Want a way to say thank you to our Hardy Oak Teachers? We have openings for you to delight a staff member. You can sign-up to bring a dessert to sweeten their day. Each Monday a teacher’s name will be drawn and the person signed up for that week will receive an email with the teacher’s name and any preferences or allergies. Desserts can be homemade or store bought. See the sign-up for available dates:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448AAAE2CAA8-decadent2

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, April 5th for Family Night. 6-8 pm

Get your poodle skirt and leather jackets and be ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll
the night away for fun family memories.

More details to come!

Want to stay in the know with all the BUZZZY things happening at Hardy Oak?

If you have the Remind App, click on Join a Class and enter @hardyoakup. You can also text @hardyoakup to 81010 to receive updates and reminders.

The North East Council of PTA’s operates a Clothes Closet for families in need. They are in need of gently used school clothes for sizes 3T through High School. Here are Donation Guidelines. If you are sorting clothes please keep the Clothes Closet in mind.There is also a need for new underwear, particularly large teen and adult sizes.

There is a bin in the foyer at Hardy Oak for your used clothes and new underwear donations. Thank you.

February 18th- Holiday, President’s Day

February 20th-Kinder Round-up 5:30-6:30 pm

March 1st- Hoopla

March 1st-Hornet’s Nest Spirit Store during lunches

March 6th- Author visit for 2nd-5th grade

March 6th-NICU Bag Packing 3:00 pm

March 6th-Reflections Awards at Krueger MS 6:30-8:30 pm

March 7th-Author visit for K-1st grade

March 11th-15th- Spring Break Holiday

April 2nd- General PTA Membership Meeting 6:00 pm

April 5th Hoopla

April 5th-Family Night Sock Hop 6-8 pm

April 12th-14th- NEISD Used Books Sale

April 18th- Field Day

April 19th-Holiday, Good Friday

April 26th-Holiday, Battle of Flowers

Please join us for a special PTA meeting where we will recognize the students who participated in Reflections Art contest. Our Multicultural Culinary Night will be after the meeting, so come and enjoy yummy treats provided by Hardy Oak families (more info below).

See you at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 5th!

For Multicultural Night we invite Hardy Oak families to celebrate and share their culture by sharing a favorite dish or dessert. Please see the sign-up link below and information sheet to reserve your table and designate your COUNTRY and TYPE OF DISH.Together we can take a tour around the world and enjoy each other and great food!

Sign-up to host a table here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FAFAA29A5F94-multicultural

Thank you Hardy Oak for the generosity and compassion you showed this past holiday season to the families at Camelot Elementary. The 700+ Board Game donations and 88 bags of Breakfast Meals were given from the heart and we all say thank you!

The NEISD Council of PTAs recognized the Holiday Drive program as an outstanding program that stood out from the rest. Way to go Hardy Oak Families, Partner in PTA representative Kim Sims and Student Council for making a difference !

Yum! Yum!

Sign up to bring a soup for the teachers and staff on February 8th…it is one of their favorite days! Please see the sign-up for more information from The Staff Appreciation Committee.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448AAAE2CAA8-soup1

The Hornet’s Nest Spirit Store will be open on the cafeteria stage during lunches on Friday, February 1st. The store will have pens, pencils, notebooks and other fun items. Small bills and coins are appreciated. Select spirit merchandise from previous years will be available at reduced SALE prices. All other items are $5 and under.All students who bring money will be able to shop at the Hornet’s Nest toward the end of their lunch time. It is a fun way for kids to learn how to handle money and make smart purchases!

Want a way to say thank you to our Hardy Oak Teachers? We have openings for you to delight a staff member. You can sign-up to bring a dessert to sweeten their day. Each Monday a teacher’s name will be drawn and the person signed up for that week will receive an email with the teacher’s name and any preferences or allergies. Desserts can be homemade or store bought. See the sign-up for available dates:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0448AAAE2CAA8-decadent2

Hardy Oak has received many Membership Awards this year from Texas PTA for meeting and exceeding membership levels. Congrats and thank you for your support and partnership! The January award is welcoming 10 new members, we’d love for you to join the team.If you would still like to join, please visit www.joinpta.org or get a membership slip from the front office.

Want to stay in the know with all the BUZZZY things happening at Hardy Oak?

If you have the Remind App, click on Join a Class and enter @hardyoakup. You can also text @hardyoakup to 81010 to receive updates and reminders.

The North East Council of PTA’s operates a Clothes Closet for families in need. They are in need of gently used school clothes for sizes 3T through High School. Here are Donation Guidelines. If you are sorting clothes please keep the Clothes Closet in mind.There is also a need for new underwear, particularly large teen and adult sizes.

There is a bin in the foyer at Hardy Oak for your used clothes and new underwear donations. Thank you.

This is a great way for our students to see positive male role models being involved at their school and in their education. WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a one-of-the-kind, school based father involvement program that works to support education and safety. Please remember to participate in any volunteer opportunity you must be DPS cleared (See Volunteering Link). Watch Dogs must also wear an official Watch D.O.G.S t-shirt to volunteer. Any questions, please contact Mike Miller at: [email protected].Please limit your days to one per child to allow all who want to participate to get a chance. See Calendar Sign-up for available dates.

For All Watch-Dogs on duty, please remember to follow the provided schedule with specific times to visit classrooms.Thank you for volunteering your time.

January 21st – Holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 1st- Hoopla
February 1st – Hornet’s Nest
February 5th- Class Picture Day
February 5th – 6:00 pm PTA Meeting (Reflections Awards)
February 5th- 6:30 pm Multicultural Night following meeting
February 6th – Early Release Day
February 7th – Early Release Day
February 7th- Founder’s Day at MacArthur HS, Honoring Life Member Recipients
February 8th – Teacher Soup Luncheon
February 18th- Holiday, President’s Day