High School PTO: Parent's Corner

Join the PTO - A great way to support Hopatcong High School PTO NEWS For inquiries via e-mail, contact: hhsptso@hopatcongschools.org   Hopatcong High School Parent Teacher Student Organization (HHSPTSO) Officers Mike Hangley             Jacki Hangley            Debbie Serocke       Wendy Rossy            Larry Pac President                 Vice President              Treasurer                  Secretary                   Trustee The HHSPTSO’s goal is to support the students of HHS.  Some of the funds we have raised during past events, have been applied toward scholarships awarded to HHS students who have served their community in some way, a Concussion testing program (ImPact), books for our library, classroom equipment and a post-prom breakfast (to name a few).  At this time we would like to invite all Parents, Teachers and Students of HHS become members.  Our meetings are usually held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 pm in the HS Library (accessed through the Technology Center).  If you can spare one hour a month or some time during one of the following fundraisers, please consider joining us.  We welcome all of the help, support and ideas you can offer.  Everyone’s opinion matters. Meeting Dates September 13, 2010 October 18, 2010 November 8, 2010 December 13, 2010 January 10, 2011 February 7, 2011 March 14, 2011 April 11, 2011 May 9, 2011 Upcoming Fundraisers Clothing Drive October 23, 2010 9 am – Noon Halloween Dance for grades K – 5th HHS Aux Gym – 6pm – 8pm October 29, 2010 TRICKY TRAY November 19, 2010 Spring Clothing Drive April – Dates to be announced   Hudson Farm Club Hike May 21, 2011 Please encourage your students to get involved.  The HHSPTSO offers scholarships each year to HHS students who participate in community service REGARDLESS of their GPA. If you have any questions, you may call Jacki at 973-770-4997 or email us at hhsptso@hopatcongschools.org.     November 19, 2010 Doors open at 6:00 pm The 1st Annual Hopatcong High School Parent Teacher Student Organization (HHSPTSO) Tricky Tray will be held on November 19, 2010.  The proceeds from this fundraising event will be distributed as follows:  50% of the profit will be used by the HHSPTSO for Scholarships, books, classroom and students needs 50% of the profit will be donated to Project Graduation 2011   Project Graduation is a program in which students are treated to a supervised, substance-free graduation celebration on the night of their graduation.  National statistics show that more young people between the ages of 16 and 20 are injured and killed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. during the graduation season.  Project Graduation is an organized way to keep them occupied and more importantly SAFE. There are many ways you can make this night a GREAT SUCCESS for the sake of our kids:  v     Attend and bring friends with you! v     Donate a basket or an item for a basket – ALL donations will be greatly appreciated v     Volunteer!  This year’s Tricky Tray is being run by the HHSPTSO and the Senior Class parents in order to benefit Project Graduation 2011.  We encourage and welcome the parents of Underclassmen to come and help so that this fundraiser continues to benefit our kids for years to come If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please call Jacki at 973-770-4997 or email the PTSO @ hhsptso@hopatcongschools.org.