Hutchinson PTO February Meeting Minutes are Posted

Hello Hutchinson families! Our Meeting Minutes are published here on this site for you to review. If you are curious about the topics PTO covers and how we support the school, please head to https://hutchinsonpto.org/volunteer/meetings-minutes/ Better yet, why not attend next months meeting on March 17th at 5:30 pm? We hope to see you there! …

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Box Tops Collection this Week! (Feb 28th)

You know you have a few clipped box tops to send in with your kids this week, so let’s do this! This Friday the 28th is our big collection day! And please don’t forget to scan your receipts with the box tops app. It’s simple and faster than scissors! Thank you for your support!

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Family Fun Dance Night, February 28th 6-8 pm!

For $5 a family you can’t beat the fun at Hutch Friday the 28th from 6-8 pm. Bring the whole family for a Sock-hop, slicked-back hair and poodle skirts kind of a night! Popcorn, a photo booth, limbo games and more! See you there!  

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Saturday Morning Ice Cream, Imagination & Joy Feb 1st!

Come for the ICE CREAM, stay for the GAMES, IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND and JOY!   We almost let this annual event slip our minds (sorry!), but from 9:30 – 10:30 am this SATURDAY, February 1st, Hutchinson is serving up ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST (for purchase at $3 a ticket) and providing our COMMUNITY WITH GAMES, IMAGINATION …

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January Meeting Minutes Published

Just a reminder that out PTO Meeting Minutes from January’s meeting have been published. Couldn’t make our meeting last week? Head to the meeting minutes of our website and see the action items from last week. Thank you for your attention! Want to be even more in the loop? Ask to join the Hutchinson PTO …

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Hutchinson PTO February Meeting Minutes are Posted Box Tops Collection this Week! (Feb 28th) Family Fun Dance Night, February 28th 6-8 pm! Saturday Morning Ice Cream, Imagination & Joy Feb 1st! January Meeting Minutes Published

Sep
19

PTO Leadership Elected!

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This week we want to share appreciation for Sara Roth and for her passion for our children! Sara was elected to her second officer term, this year to serve as Hutchinson Elementary’s PTO President!

Kim Brooks and Jamie Rutkofsky-Chrisco were elected as Co-Vice Presidents. We are thrilled to have their enthusiastic leadership!

Wendy Heywood will continue serving as Treasurer (her 3rd year in a row!) keeping our staff appreciated, fulfilling classroom needs and empowering our school.

And Eric Jones will continue in his second term as Secretary.

Loyalty. Commitment. Passion. As volunteers we vow to do our best to serve our children, principal, teachers and staff, and families. We hope that you will follow and trust us as we make our Hutchinson Community stronger! To read the minutes from the meeting, head to the Meeting Minutes section of our website.

Sep
16

First Parent Teacher Organization Meeting 9/17 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM

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Hello Huskies! Our first PTO Meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, September 17th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Hutchinson Elementary library. Won’t you join us? Childcare will be provided and you will have opportunities to engage with other parents and teachers to help us make Hutch awesome this school year! We hope to see you there!

Sep
13

Husky Hustle

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  The Husky Hustle  
The 2019 Husky Hustle is here and we are excited to have you as part of the Hutchinson team!
What is the Husky Hustle? The Husky Hustle is Hutchinson Elementary’s largest fundraiser of the year! Not only do we raise money for the school, but the children get to participate and have fun too. The “Hustle”refers to running laps on our fun run course! Trust us, this is FUN and your child can be as competitive or goofy as they want. Our goal: $20,000 or roughly $100/per child.
How to raise funds:
A. Online (credit card)
B. In person (cash/check)
We need all PARENTS to do these three simple steps to get started.
1. REGISTER your child by visiting www.getmovinfundhub.com (Please note: There is no “g” in movin)  It’s free, easy and fast!
a. Enter school identifier code: 5d2ca3127e8f0 <- (that’s a zero)
2. Email or Text your child’s fundraising webpage with 10-15 friends and family. It’s super
easy.
3. Post of Facebook or Twitter. It’s two clicks of a button to post. The average parent has
300 Facebook friends. You’ll be surprised when donations come in from distant relatives
and friends. Post and see what happens!
We can earn money through the funds raised above but also through cash and check. Donators
can choose to give a flat fee or donate per lap (Flat donation is easiest but we all know those
who are competitive). See attached donation sheet. Money will be collected the week after the
fun run.
Why raise funds?
The Husky Hustle is the largest fundraiser of the year. In the past we have used the money to
buy CHROME books, send teachers to advanced education workshops, finance classroom
educational opportunities, and of course some fun items/activities for the kids!
The Husky Hustle
Let’s break it down

Let’s break it down

Website/Online donations

Register your child at www.getmovinfundhub.com

Enter code:5d2ca3127e8f0 <- (that’s a zero)

  • Your child will earn a prize just for registering!

The Fundhub webpage is fun. Your child can make their own video that is attached to his page! There will be a prize for making a video! It also keeps track of their goals, how much they have raised, and where the funds are coming from! You can also look at the school webpage/video, see a map as to where all the donations are coming from, and view our progress.

Collect funds:Ask your neighbor, friend, grandma, co-workers to support Hutchinson Elementary school. They can help by donating a flat amount or pledge a certain amount per lap. The course is approximately 400 feet or about 1/13thof a mile.  Preschool will run for 10 minutes, kindergarteners will run for 20 minutes, and grades 1-5 will run 30 minutes. The average kid runs around 20 laps.

There are prizes and incentives for children and classrooms to meet their goals!

Race Day- Friday, October 4th

Race day is a fun event! There will be a DJ, balloons, and of course Mr. Husky running around! We encourage all parents to come cheer on their child and be part of the Hutchinson community. A volunteer sign up for race day will be coming out shortly.

Your child will come home with a slip that says how many laps they ran. It will be the family’s responsibility to figure out how much each person owes if they pledged per lap. Once all funds are collected turn your money into the school.

PTO will help keep track of online and cash prizes via the Fundhub website.

Once we have all money and prizes assembled, we will have a finale assembly where top earners are recognized, drawing prizes given away, and Mrs. Hoffman will be covered in silly string! The video game truck for top earners will be on campus November 8th.

Overall, this is a super fun school event which energizes the whole school for a month. Look for more information, reminders, and fun facts coming home with your kids!

Thank you again for making Hutchinson a thriving community! See you on race day.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact the Hutchinson PTO, or email:

Hustle organizer. jolinhonas@hotmail.com      PTO treasurer: Wendy.heywood@medvalsci.com

Sep
08

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) Pizza Night 9/10 6:00 pm

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Hey Dads, Dudes and Grandads! Come to Hutchinson and enjoy some pizza and learn how you can volunteer your time with us this school year. FAQs about the national program here: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/faqs

Sep
08

School Accountability Committee Meeting Sept 9th- 4:00 pm

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Our School Accountability Committee (SAC) is meeting this week at 4:00 pm in the Husky Hang-out.

What are School Accountability Committees Responsible For?
  • Making recommendations to the principal on the school priorities for spending school moneys, including federal funds, where applicable
  • Making recommendations to the principal of the school and the superintendent concerning preparation of a school Performance or Improvement plan, if either type of plan is required
  • Publicizing and holding a SAC meeting to discuss strategies to include in a school Priority
  • Improvement or Turnaround plan, if either type of plan is required, and using this input to make recommendations to the local school board concerning preparation of the school Priority Improvement or Turnaround plan prior to the plan being written
  • Publicizing the district’s public hearing to review a written school Priority Improvement or Turnaround plan
  • Meeting at least quarterly to discuss whether school leadership, personnel, and infrastructure are advancing or impeding implementation of the school’s Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, or Turnaround plan, whichever is applicable, and other progress pertinent to the school’s accreditation contract
  • Providing input and recommendations to the DAC and district administration, on an advisory basis, concerning principal development plans and principal evaluations. (Note that this should not in any way interfere with a district’s compliance with the statutory requirements of the Teacher Employment, Compensation and Dismissal Act.)
  • Publicizing opportunities to serve and soliciting parents to serve on the SAC
  • Assisting the district in implementing at the school level the district’s family engagement policy
  • Assisting school personnel to increase families’ engagement with teachers, including families’ engagement in creating students’ READ plans, Individual Career and Academic Plans, and plans to address habitual truancy.
Please come if you can!

Aug
05

Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!

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Welcome to a new year of school and a new year of PTO at Hutchinson!  As you start the year, remember that our main focus is our children. The children in your home, the children in our school and the children in our community.  

If this is your first year at Hutchinson Elementary School, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to each of you.  If you are a “seasoned” Hutch family, we know that you are as excited as we are to be starting the school year up again!

Whether a new PTO member or a returning member, we thank you for your contributions, time, and commitment to our organization, our teachers, and most importantly, our students! As a member of the Hutch PTO, you are a voice for our students and part of the tradition of child advocacy. It is such a rewarding experience!!   

As we embark this year as your PTO leadership, we are looking forward to continuing the working partnership we have established with our school administration, our amazing teachers and our invaluable staff to provide an excellent learning experience for our children.

We encourage each and every one of you to become a part of our team. By becoming a PTO member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education. By volunteering with your PTO, you gain valuable experiences and personal confidence. It’s an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use, for a good cause. By getting involved, you’ll be part of the solution, helping to make positive change. PTO functions provide opportunities to meet other parents and teachers. 

The PTO is a forum for exchanging ideas, attend the PTO meetings throughout the year to make suggestions, and provide your input. 

Some things that we can use some help with this year is on-going fundraising.  We want to spend a lot of money on the programs and events that enhance our children’s learning experience, but we’ll need your commitment. Before we jump into 2019-2020, why not visit the Shop & Earn section of our website? There you will find ways to contribute year round to our school. Better yet, get pumped about our Husky Hustle in October! More to come.

“Every child’s potential is a reality…” 

Thank you and have a wonderful year!!! 

Sincerely, 

Your PTO Leadership

Mar
19

LAST PTO Meeting – Thursday 4/25/19 at 5:30 in the Library – Join Us!

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Sep
10

If you shop on Amazon, you can earn money for Hutchinson!

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We’re excited to announce we now have an Amazon Smile account.  This is an easy way to earn money for Hutch.  Amazon will donate .5% of qualified purchases back to Hutchinson.  All you have to do it click on the link below to set Hutchinson Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization as your charity of choice and then shop as usual.  Tell other family members to do the same.

Aug
08

Welcome to Hutchinson Elementary PTO’s New Website

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Hello Huskie Families!  We’re excited to launch our new website for the 2018-19 school year.  We hope that you’ll find it a useful for navigating community events and volunteer opportunities.  We are hoping that we will be able to send less paper home by having information available and up to date online.  Please let us know if there is information you’d like to see included on our site. We’re looking forward to a great year!

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