The Family Night Committee will be meeting on Thursday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Riverside Public Library. Anyone who is interested in helping with this fun event is invited to attend the meeting. This year, instead of a pasta dinner, the PTA will sponsor a soup supper with delicious soups, breads, and desserts on Thursday, January 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the PTA and is held on the same evening as our Book Fair. If you are not able to come to the meeting but would like to help, please contact Olga Andrulis.

The deadline for turning in artwork and orders for “Original Works” has been extended to Monday, November 10. Look for examples and ideas this week towards the ceiling of the theater entrance wall. Completed artwork and forms should be turned in at the Hauser Office. Contact Kathie Kunish for more information.

Who: You, your Hauser student, and other children (siblings are welcome to create their own Original Works)
What: Original Works Open House and Workshop
When: Wednesday, October 15, 5:00 - 7:00
Where: Hauser Cafeteria
Why: Fun!

Create gifts and more using your original artwork.

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Place: L.J. Hauser Junior High Cafeteria, 65 Woodside Road

Cost/person:$7.00 advance purchase*/$9.00 at the door

* Advance ticket purchase:

Please make checks payable to “Hauser PTA” for the number of tickets desired.

Drop off check to PTA mailbox in the Hauser school office.

Upon receipt of your order, tickets will be reserved in your name and may be picked up at the door on the night of the event.

Contact Fran Guerrieri or Val McCarthy for more information.

On Thursday, January 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, we will be holding our annual Pasta Night Dinner in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $7.00 for advance purchase or $9.00 at the door. The dinner will be catered by The Village Pub in North Riverside and will include salad, bread, a pasta and meatball plate, dessert and drinks. The Hauser Book Fair will be going on in the auditorium for those who wish to browse the wonderful selection of titles.

We also hold a prize raffle during the dinner. We are in need of donations of games, toys, gift certificates or services and any other items that you may have to put together for this raffle. You may drop them off in the Hauser office or send them in with your child. We will be able to accept donations until January 22. If you have any questions, please contact Fran Guerrieri.

Parent help is needed for SURVIVOR KARAOKE! We need workers for the concession stand, and we are looking for at least one parent group to perform.

Survivor Karaoke is a fund-raising event created four years ago to raise funds for the Tsunami disaster. Since then, money raised has been sent to help students in Pass Christian who were affected by Hurricane Katrina. This year all the money raised will be donated to “Nothing but Nets,” an United Nations sponsored organization that provides mosquito netting to families in Africa in hopes of stopping the spread of malaria.

Student groups will compete against each other while presenting choreographed singing acts at this after-school event on January 25. Students may monetarily support their favorite group during lunch. There is $2 admission charge at the door and snacks will be sold, with the profits donated to the “Nothing but Nets” organization. Any donations made during the event will be greatly appreciated.

Questions? Please contact Joy Brabec or Rick Cardis.

In case you haven’t heard, our school recently completed a Magazine Fundraising Drive sponsored by QSP, Reader’s Digest. Although the drive is over, it’s not too late to participate! This is a great opportunity for our school, as we keep 40% of every magazine purchase and the funds we raise will be used to benefit our students!

The internet is a key part of this year’s fundraiser. Schools whose parents have participated online have had tremendous success, and raised many thousands of dollars, over and above their other efforts. Won’t you show your support? It only takes a minute! You can purchase a new magazine subscription or renew one of your favorites. Simply go to QSP and take advantage of great savings.

We appreciate your continued support and participation! Don’t forget . . . magazines make great gifts for everyone in the family.

The Hauser Magazine Fundraiser officially ends Wednesday, October 3. If you haven’t yet ordered magazines, please show your school spirit and participate. This is Hauser PTA’s biggest fundraiser. You can also order online at any time at QSP.com. Our school ID code is 425007607.

The magazine drive at Hauser has begun! We had our first collection day on the September 12. We have 3 more collection days: Wednesday, September 19; Monday, September 24; and Wednesday, September 24. This is Hauser PTA’s biggest fundraiser. Please try to show your school spirit and participate! You can also order online at QSP.com. Our school ID code is 425007607. Make checks payable to Hauser PTA. Extra order forms are available in the school office.