Hauser PTA is seeking a volunteer to compile the directory of student names/addresses/phone numbers. The job is done during the first couple of weeks of school. Excel/Word experience is a plus, but we have very detailed and excellent instructions from our previous director, so any computer-literate parent can do this job. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact PTA Presidents Fran or Lisa.

The week of May 4-8, 2009 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Hauser PTA will recognize our outstanding teachers and staff throughout the week. The Teacher/Staff Luncheon is on Thursday. Anyone who wants to donate food or help out during the week is welcome to contribute. Also, if anyone has items to donate for raffle prizes, please contact Tara Goskusky.

Hauser Junior High School is planning for the 8th grade trip to Bradford Woods and would like to partner with parents in an advisory council to shape the final content of the trip. Bradford Woods offers many programs, and the Council will explore options to meet the skill development and value needs of Hauser’s 2010 8th grade students. The commitment involves attending three meetings. The Council’s first meeting will be the week of March 9, the second the week of March 30 and the third the week of April 13. The Council will be limited to the first 20 interested parents. Those who are interested please contact Mr. Wolf at wolfk@district96.org or 708-447-3896.

Hauser’s annual Performing Arts Program will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.. This year we are featuring guitarists, dancers, chamber choir, chamber string group, the jazz band and contest solo winners. The public is welcome.

For further information about the performance, please contact Mr.Colombo.

There will be a reception immediately following the program. Volunteers are needed for the following: set-up at 6:00, bakery donations, drinks (punch or lemonade–we already have coffee and water), and clean-up. Bakery donations can be dropped off in the cafeteria by 6:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Monreal or Kathy Barcal.

We are looking for a few volunteers to help with a Staff & Faculty Lunch on Friday, February 13. February 13 is an early release day, as well as Parent/Teacher Conferences in the afternoon. Volunteers are needed to set up; donate a couple of side dishes (chips, salad, for example), desserts ( 3 or 4), and drinks; and assist with clean-up. Set up would take place at 10:45 and clean up at 12:45. To volunteer, please contact Kathy Barcal.

Dr. Lamberson has three special advisory board requests and is looking for a few interested Hauser parents to participate.

Before and After School Care Advisory Council — The district is planning for the next school year and is interested in having one parent from each school participate in advisory council to potentially expand the before/after school care program during the 09/10 school year. The commitment is two meetings a month during February and April with a conclusion reached no later than May 1, 2009.

Communication Task Force — Interested in preparing a communication framework for the district? Two parents are needed to work with Dr. Lamberson on this important task force. The commitment is two meetings a month from February through July to develop an implementation plan for the 2009-2010 school year.

International Baccalaureate program Study Group — The International Baccalaureate program offers high quality programs of international education to a worldwide community of schools. One parent from each school is needed to participate in this long term planning study. The commitment is 6 times per year for the next 2 years. This position would be ideal for a parent of a child in Kindergarten or 1st grade that desires exposure to the district planning process.

If you are interested in these important advisory positions or have any questions, please contact Kathy Barcal (or see student directory for additional contact details).

Parent help is needed for SURVIVOR KARAOKE! A few additional parents are needed to help with concessions. If you are available, please contact Kelly Huber, Lynn Janik, or Joy Brabec.

Survivor Karaoke will be held on Friday, January 23. Survivor Karaoke is a fundraising event and all money raised will be donated to “Kids Caring 4 Kids,” to help children affected by the AIDS pandemic in Africa.

Student groups (as well as teachers and parents?) will perform choreographed singing acts. Students may monetarily support their favorite student group during lunch. There is a $2 admission charge at the door and snacks will be sold. While profits will be donated to the “Kids Caring 4 Kids” organization, donations are also greatly appreciated.

Questions? Please contact Kelly Huber, Lynn Janik, or Joy Brabec.

Next Thursday, January 22, is the annual Hauser Family Dinner Night. We need several more volunteers to help out for the evening between 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. We also need volunteers to donate items for the dessert table and the raffle table. Any raffle items can be dropped off at the Hauser office (or picked up at your home–contact Fran to make arrangements). If you are interested in making a ’special soup’ for the evening, please contact Olga Andrulis. Please check your student’s backpack for the flyer that went home yesterday regarding ticket purchases…we know that some flyers sit in backpacks until the end of the school year! Thanks for your help. For more information, contact
Fran Guerrieri or Olga Andrulis

The PTA provides dinner for our teachers on the day of parent/teacher conferences. If anyone would be willing to help set up, clean up, or provide a dessert, please contact Kim Michl.