The Reeze family of Riverside tragically lost their home last spring to a fire. The entire family of six has been living in a small motel room and sadly their insurance company denied their claim to rebuild. Luckily, they have found a rental home in Riverside so the children can stay in the school system. Since all of their possessions were lost in the fire, they are basically moving into the rental home with just their toiletries and clothes.

KITCHEN:
Silverware, glass wear, pots & pans, kitchen utensils, small kitchen appliances, kitchen towels, oven mitt, measuring cups, mixing bowls & serving, garbage can, groceries, etc. microwave

KIDS ROOMS:
1 twin bed, pillows, cases, blankets or comforters, dressers, lamps, books, toys, stuffed animals, etc.

DINING ROOM: Dining room table & chairs

LIVING ROOM: Chairs, sofas, tables, etc.

MASTER BEDROOM: Queen bed, sheets, comforter, pillows, pillow cases, dresser, etc.

BATHROOMS: All towels, shower curtain, rod, garbage cans, etc.

MISC.: Clocks, window air conditioner units, money for school fees & general household items, winter clothes, coats, scarves, caps, mittens & gloves for all four kids, vacuum.

Please take a moment to look around your homes, storage spaces, attics & garages for any of these items you would be willing to donate. Also, gift cards to Target, Kohl’s, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

**Call Maria Reeze directly at 630-768-7588 if you have items you would like to donate and to make arrangements for drop off/pick-up. If you are buying anything new, please include the receipt in case of duplicated items.**

Let’s all try to help the Reeze family fill their home in the next few weeks so they can start the new school year off with the basics every family needs.

6th grade choir will begin on Wednesday, September 5 at 8:00 a.m. 7th/8th grade choir will begin on Thursday, August 30 at 8:00 a.m.

Don’t forget that Hauser school hours are different this year. School hours are 8:45-3:23. Students may arrive early for band, orchestra, and choir rehearsals. There is no adult supervision outside until 8:00 a.m.

Hauser PTA would like to make you aware of several important events for incoming 6th grade students. Please mark these dates on your family calendar. You will receive more information from Hauser in the mail.

Lorado Taft Parent Meeting: September 5, 7-8 pm

6th Grade Lorado Taft Outing: September 26-28 (Wednesday through Friday)

Are you wondering “What is Lorado Taft?” Lorado Taft is an “outdoor education center,” part of Northern Illinois University, located near Oregon, Illinois. Every fall, Hauser 6th graders spend 3 days/2 nights at the Lorado Taft campus participating in team building exercises, getting to know their classmates, and having a great time. It is the goal of the Hauser administration to have 100% student participation at Lorado Taft. Parents who have questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Mr. Wolf as soon as possible.

For more information about the facilities, please see www.niu.edu/taft/. For more information about the “experience” please seek out a parent of a past Hauser student, who can give you a parent’s perspective of the great experience at Lorado Taft!

6th grade orientation for both students and parents will be held on Wednesday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Girls’ basketball tryouts - Monday, October 15

Cheerleading Clinics - Thursday, December 13 and Monday, December 17 (small gym)

Cheerleading tryouts - Tuesday, December 18 (large gym)

8th Grade Boys’ basketball tryouts - Thursday, December 13 (large gym)

7th grade Boys’ basketball tryouts - Monday, December 17 (large gym)

District 96’s Faculty Music Recital will be held on Tuesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. Performing will be Mrs. Gill, Miss Lynch, Mr. Colombo, Mrs. Lauritsen, Mr. Howes, and Hauser’s new music teacher, Mr. Collins.

The menu for the first day of school is reported to be:

Hamburger on bun
mixed vegetable
applesauce
graham cracker
milk

Please mark your calendars for the Hauser PTA meetings to be held on:

September 19 - Wednesday - 6pm prior to open house
November 13 - Tuesday - 9am
January 17 - Thursday - 6pm prior to speaker
March 14 - Friday - 9am
April 16 - Wednesday -6pm prior to 5th to 6th grade orientation
May 12 - Monday - 9am Brunch