While the all-district Orchestra concert will still take place on May 7 at 7:00 p.m., the all-district Choir concert will be held on May 8 at 7:00 p.m.

The 7th and 8th grade orchestra will present a short program about Casimir Pulaski and music of the mid-18th century on Monday, March 3, at 1:30
and Tuesday, March 4, at 1:30, in the Hauser auditorium. Guests are welcome to attend.

If your student is involved in the musical, please respond to this feedblitz. Dalia Lietuvninkas is creating an e-mail list to attempt to keep parents informed of information relating to costumes, cast party, gifts, t-shirts, or if you would like to volunteer to help with anything. If you wish to have your e-mail added to the notification list, please contact Dalia.

Everyone is invited to the Hauser Performing Arts show on Wednesday February 20 at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m. Performers include dancers, solo contest winners, a guitar/cello duet, chamber choir, and jazz band. A reception will follow the evening performance.

Donations are needed for the annual Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon being held on Friday, February 15th. This year’s theme is “Our Teachers & Staff Bring Us Good Fortune” and a Chinese buffet will be catered.

We are still in need of the following donations:

Four dozen water bottles total
2 ltr. bottles of soda; 4 Diet Coke, 2 regular Coke, 2 Sprite
Ice
Salads
Fresh fruit
Desserts

Cash contributions are also appreciated. Please note “PTA Staff Dinner” on your envelope and drop it in the office. Please contact Katie Kruse if you wish to help out. (PLEASE NOTE: THE ORIGINAL E-MAIL ADDRESS WAS INCORRECT, SO FEW DONATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE CONTACT KATIE.

Each year, parents have the opportunity to put a personalized message in the yearbook. When students receive their yearbooks, this is the section that most of them turn to first. Eight of these notes will appear on each page at the end of the yearbook. Each ad is $25.00. We also offer an option of including a picture with the ad, which costs $30.00. You may want to keep this a secret so it is more of a surprise when the yearbooks are distributed the last week of school.

Try to find a picture that is taller than it is wide to fit the proportions. If you choose this option, your message must be a little shorter. Include a self- addressed stamped envelope with your picture to make sure it is returned to you.

Fill out the form that was sent via snail mail and return it to the Yearbook Box in the Hauser Office or mail it to the school - Attention: Yearbook Ad.

The final deadline, no exceptions, is Friday, February 15. Please note that the deadline has been extended.

If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Koncius at 708.447.3896 or e-mail konciusk@district96.org.

Please note: This fee does not include the purchase of a 2007-2008 yearbook. Those will be sold separately towards the end of the school year.

Don’t forget that both Thursday and Friday are early release days, with students dismissed at 11:30.

Did you drop off your Hauser student and wonder why people were dressed in pajamas when it was 3 degrees out? It’s Fun Five week at Hauser. If your students want to dress up, the remaining days are:

Tuesday - Would you still be my friend if I dressed like this?
Wednesday - Dress like a twin
Thursday - Heart Day
Friday - Dress like a 5th grader day (elementary day)

North Beach at 1211 Butterfield Road in Downers Grove is offering Hauser students free access to their facility (indoor volleyball, cosmic bowling, tug-of-war, etc.) They are developing a new brochure and need photos of kids playing. If your students are interested, the date is Thursday 2/14 from noon until 3:00-3:30pm. They will give the children who come pizza and soda. If you are interested, you need to contact Jamie at 630 434-1290 and let her know who will be coming. This activity is not sponsored by PTA; we are only passing the information on to interested parents and their kids. For more information about the facility, see their website.