Hauser PTA’s Annual Soup’s On Family Dinner will be held on Thursday, January 21, 5-7 p.m., in the Hauser Jr. High Cafeteria, 65 Woodside Road. Family, friends, community members: Please join us for a fun and delicious dinner of homemade soups, breads, and desserts. The cost of the dinner is $5.00 by advance purchase, or $7.00 at the door. Please make checks payable to “Hauser PTA” and drop your check off to PTA mailbox in the Hauser school office. Advance purchase tickets reserved in your name may be picked up at the door on the night of the event.This year, we have a couple of NEW and EXCITING silent auction items!

JUST A FEW OF THE ITEMS AVAILABLE AT THE SILENT AUCTION:
• Limited, 20-seat capacity, 2 hour, adult-only World Percussion Class, taught by the incomparable Mr. Collins.
• Reserved seating and parking for Hauser’s 2010 8th grade graduation.
• Reserved seating for Hauser’s spring play, “Casablanca.”

All proceeds go toward programs and events sponsored by Hauser PTA for the benefit of Hauser students. For more information, please contact Tori or Olga.

For Hauser parents who will be transitioning to RB next year, you may want to attend one of Superintendent David Bonnette’s parent forums. These informal, informational meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, with the next one to be held this Friday, January 8 at 9:00 a.m. Park along the north side of the fence and meet in Conference Room 102A at RB.

Hauser PTA is sponsoring a presentation for parents by Christine Sutton, Social Worker from Riverside Brookfield High School. Ms. Sutton will speak about the social/emotional issues facing adolescents, particularly as they transition to high school. Join us in the Hauser Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, following the Hauser PTA meeting. Parents from all schools are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Vais. Adults only, please.

One copy of “Parenting Teens with Love and Logic” by Cline and Fay, one of the books highly recommended by Ms. Sutton, will be given as a door prize at the PTA meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m., prior to the program.

On Sunday, January 31, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., RB is sponsoring an event for 7th & 8th grade students. At the “Day of Champions” there will be games and competitions in Wall climbing, Swimming, Tug-o-war, Shuttle runs, Weight lifting, Passing accuracy, and more. Advance registration and parental permission are required. For more information, and to download the permission slip, visit http://www.rbhs208.org/Athdept/Champions/DayofChampions.html.

Hauser PTA will sponsor a presentation for parents by Christine Sutton, Social Worker from Riverside Brookfield High School. Ms. Sutton will speak about the social/emotional issues facing adolescents, particularly as they transition to high school. Join us in the Hauser Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, following the Hauser PTA meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Vais.

Get a photo taken with Santa and don’t forget to bring your wish list! Come check out the amazing Hauser Food Drive Display. Photo with Santa will cost $2.00, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army.

Invitation to Visit Santa
Who: Every Child
When: December 16
Where: Hauser Junior High
65 Woodside Road, Riverside
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

North Riverside Chargers is a parent-supported travel baseball team (April-July) with players from the surrounding areas. Players can not be any older than 13 on April 30, 2010. Tryouts will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009, 3-5 pm @ Morton East High School field house, 2423 Austin Blvd., Cicero. The field house/main gym is located in the annex building 2 blocks east of Austin. Parking is on the east side of the building. Questions? Contact Vito Gabino @ 785-8914 or Carlo Guirini @ 426-4113.

If you don’t find anything at the Ames Craft Fair on December 3, you might consider Hollywood Schoolʼs Holiday Gift Shoppe on Friday, December 4, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Nothing costs more than $8.00. There will even be wrapping paper, ribbon, labels and tape available if you chose to wrap your purchases. Cash or check accepted. Please contact Jennifer Perry with any questions.

Get your holiday shopping done early! Ames PTA presents the 1st Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Thursday, December 3, from 3 to 8 pm.

Come to the Ames School Gymnasium and see over 30 local crafters offering hair accessories, Avon, purses and belts, baked goods, childrens’ clothing, stamped cards, jewelry, paper prints, monogrammed and embroidered gifts, Creative Memories, FlashHarp Music, ceramics, holiday decor, and much more!