We are looking for photos of the Hauser Eighth Grade Class of 2007 for a slide show to be presented at the 8th Grade Graduation Party at Village Hall. We would like to include a photo of each of the eighth graders. Individual and small group photos of students taken during sporting events, performances, field trips and other school events would be great. Although the emphasis will be on the “Hauser Years,” we would also welcome any preschool and grade school shots. Please indicate the names of the students pictured, and e-mail your photos to Mike and Sharon Tomecek at stomecek@yahoo.com.

Note: Non-digital photos will also be accepted, but will only be returned if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included. These photos can be dropped off at the Hauser office.

Deadline for both kinds of submissions is: May 1, 2007.

The District 96 Board of Education on Tuesday evening accepted the resignation of Hauser Assistant Principal Dan Johnson, who is leaving to become principal of a K-8 school in Des Plaines. During his 13 years with District 96, Mr. Johnson has taught over 1,400 students. His passion for his job and commitment to our children will be missed, but we wish him much success in his new position.

Fourteen Hauser students who participated in Reflections, the national PTA-sponsored fine arts contest, have advanced to the state level. They are:

Visual Arts: Chris Buh, Thomas Linehan, Bradley Wilson
Literature: Mollie Quealy
Photography: Tihomir Armic, Taylor Dalton, Robin Jensen, Elliot Louthen, Jessica Padilla, Claire Schraidt, Megan Welch
Music: Patrick Flannery, Yannis Garcia, Chansoo Pak

The theme of this year’s contest was “My Favorite Place”. The entries will be on display at the PTA state convention at the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center, in Champaign, on April 27-29, 2007. They will then become part of an exhibit traveling throughout the state through May, 2008. All participants will receive a certificate and Heavenly Hotdog bucks. Thank you to all 42 students who participated in this competition.

The revamped Honor Roll Breakfast, held on Valentine’s Day, was a huge success. The cafeteria was full and the kids seemed to have a great time socializing before the start of school. Thanks go to: Michelle Hejna and Kirsten Jantze co-chairs of the event; Jon Lamberson and Leslie Berman for being there at 7 am; Heavenly Hot Dogs for the great food; the Hauser cafeteria staff for working around us; the Hauser custodians for all the extra work this event created for them, and the following parents for their help: Lisa Marciniak, Dawn Skvaril, Tina Duve, Ginny Lee Herrmann, Carolyn Ringbloom, Pam Liska, Mary Welch, Ginger Schander, Janan Cain, Lauren Cody, Renee Moravek, Becky Malloy, Kathy Barcal, Susan Deems Dhuly, Linda McCarter, Carol Burris, Cathy Louthen, the Collins Family, and the O’Connor Family.

Thanks also go to the following Staff Appreciation Dinner volunteers: Cathy Louthen, Sylvia Buh, Donna Mitchell, Maura Doherty, Carol Burris, Nancy Jensen, Dianne Kemper, Sheila Daily, Mary Leone, Deb Zigulich, Lisa Marciniak.

White Fence Farm graciously donated the chicken, corn fritters, and coleslaw. They were great to work with!

All 2nd quarter honor roll students are invited to a celebratory breakfast of French toast, sausage, fruit, and beverages on Wednesday, February 14 from 7 – 8:30 am in the cafeteria. Please remind your son or daughter to sign up in the cafeteria by lunchtime Tuesday so that we will have an accurate head count.

Band students who wish to attend the breakfast are excused from morning practice.

Questions? Contact Kirsten Jantze (see directory for phone number)

On Thursday, February 15th the Hauser PTA will cater a Staff Appreciation Dinner before parent-teacher conferences. Any parent who would like to make a monetary contribution to this event may send their donation to the PTA mailbox in the Hauser office. (Please make checks payable to Hauser PTA.) Thank you for your support!

Michelle Hejna, Katie Kruse, Eva Kunkel
Co-Chairs

As Americans, we are the owners of the public school system.

As owners, we bear a responsibility to participate in the system.

Accountability for our public schools, their safety, and their employees and funding rests with us and the rest of the system’s owners.

Our children’s future depends on the improvement of the public schools.

And this improvement depends on our participation.
–Woodrow Wilson

Nominating Committee Begins Work

At the PTA general meeting Tuesday night, February 6, five members representing Hauser and all four of its feeder schools were elected to the Hauser PTA nominating committee. They are: Ana Hernanek, Tina Duve, Maura Doherty, Deb Zigulich, and Kathy Barcal. The committee will be meeting over the next month to identify candidates for the 2007-2008 slate of PTA officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian. If you are interested in one of these positions, or if there is somebody you think the committee should consider, please contact any nominating committee member.

(Tuesday, February 6)
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Hauser Cafeteria
Food and refreshments will be served.

After the meeting, everyone is invited to gather in the Hauser Auditorium to hear Kathy Muldoon — Assistant State’s Attorney and Commander of the Cook County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force — give a special presentation on how to keep our children safe on the Internet. (This presentation is appropriate for adults only.)

Parents who are interested in signing up for conferences with teachers should call the Hauser office after February 5th. Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 5:30-8:15 p.m. and on Friday, February 16th from 8:30-11:15 a.m. Of course, parents are welcome to make conference appointments with Hauser teachers at any time during the year.