Issue 9 Greetings Harelson Parents:

Thank you for all your support in getting your children to school on time and helping to encourage them to do their very best on the state assessments. All students and teachers have worked very hard throughout the year to

prepare for these tests and we are all looking forward to positive results.

AzMERIT TESTING:

The following is the remainder of the AzMerit tesing schedule. Make-ups as needed.

Monday-Friday 5th Grade Reading and Math in Computer Labs 1 & 2.

April 10-14

Monday-Friday 4th Grade Reading and Math in Computer Labs 1 & 2.

April 17-21

AIMS SCIENCE TESTING:

Tuesday, April 11 4th Grade

MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress)

April 24—May 19

Student Dress Code Reminder: As we move into the hot weather , please remember the dress code. Examples of prohibited attire include, but are not limited to:

Any clothing which exposes a student's bare

Muscle shirts, spaghetti strap tops, tank tops with shoulder straps less than two (2) inches

Mesh sports jerseys without undershirts.

Shorts and skirts must cover the buttocks and extend down to cover at least three (3) inches of the legs.

The Amphitheater School Art Show: The Tucson Mall Welcomes Amphitheater Schools Art Show from April 12-26. Kindergarten through high school artwork will be displayed. Come and view all the beautiful art work of Harelson students.

Harelson Funfest: The Funfest (Carnival) is scheduled for Fr iday, Apr il 28th from 5:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. on the Harelson Campus. As a friendly reminder, the more parents we have to volunteer will directly impact the success of the carnival and create a safe and enjoyable environment for all who attend. Your willingness to help will be greatly appreciated! We always expect a huge crowd.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Issue 9

2016-2017 Harelson Site Council Meetings

Site Council meeting are the following Mondays at 6:00 p.m.

in the Staff Lounge.

May 1, 2017

Holiday & Break Schedule:

May 25 Last day of school for students

Early Release Days:

Every Wednesday

Early Release Schedule:

Kindergarten– 6th Grade:

8:25 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

2016-2017 PTO Meeting Dates

Monday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m. in the Staff Lounge.

Childcare will be provided.

2016-2017 Important Dates!

Please come and check all of the lost and found items at

Harelson. Quite a few items have accumulated and

due to lack of storage, Harelson will be donating all unclaimed

clothing to the Clothing Bank at the end of the year.

Thanks for your cooperation!

Harelson Band Schedule:

Bobcat Band (Beginning Band)

Monday from 2:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m Thursday from 2:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m

Desert Winds (Advanced Band)

Tuesday from 2:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. Friday from 2:55 p.m. -3:55 p.m.

Harelson Orchestra Schedule:

Beginning Orchestra

Monday and Thursday 2:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Advanced Orchestra

Tuesday and Friday 2:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Attention 5th Grade Parents:

The State of Arizona requires 6th graders, 11 years and older to have a meningococcal vaccine and a Tdap

booster.

Proof of these two vaccines will be required in August for 2017-18.

Please bring a copy to the Health office once completed.

Thank you.

NEW EARLY RELEASE DAY AND TIME FOR 2017-2018

The Early Dismissal Day for Harelson School is changing for the 2017-18 school year. All Amphitheater Public Schools will dismiss

students early on TUESDAY.

Harelson will dismiss at 12:55 p.m. every TUESDAY.

BOBCAT CODE OF HONOR

We welcome all students to join school activities.

Kind words, thoughts & actions begin with me.

It's not worth arguing over the little things.

Look at the inside of people, not the outside.

Think before you act!

Your mind: use it or lose it.

You and your stuff should be safe enough.

You were born to be your personal best.

Written by Kids for Kids

Congratulations to the Harelson SARSEF (Southern Arizona Research, Science and

Engineering Foundation) Winners! Way to go Bobcats!!

Mrs. Caputo's 4th Grade Class, Feel the Pain? 1st Place

Bryson Neese, 1st Grade (Olson), Raining Acid 2nd Place

Ms. Olson's 1st Grade Class, What do you think? Plastic Wrap or Foil 3rd Place

Kate Schollmeyer, 1st Grade (Olson), Examination of Condensation 3rd Place

Mrs. Thomas' 3rd Grade Class, Microbe Mania 3rd Place

Jaysa Hohmann, 5th Grade (Nystedt), Toy Giver 3rd Place

Harelson Students Jump Rope For the American Heart

Association!

On Friday, March 10th, Harelson students participated in the Jump-A-

Thon. The students raised funds to benefit the American Heart Association by asking family and friends to sponsor them for participating in this physical fitness activity. The money raised will fund American Heart Association research and

educational programs.

Harelson students raised $9,146 for the American Heart Association. GREAT JOB

EVERYONE! We are very proud of our students!

Thanks to all the Harelson students for participating in this event. Special thanks to PE

Coach, Becky Cozart, the Harelson Student Council, Shauna Thomas, Susie Herman, Jill

Neubert, Laura Hobbs, the Harelson Teachers and Staff, and Parent Volunteers who helped on this day. Thanks to all who donated Eegee’s and

equipment.

Thanks for your support! This Harelson tradition was a huge success!

The Tucson Mall Welcomes the Amphitheater Schools

Student Art Show!

April 12th—April 26th

Kindergarten through High School students will have their artwork displayed.

Come see our Harelson students shine!

The school Calendar for the 2017-2018 school year is

included in this issue of the Harelson Heartbeat.

Friday, April 7 Bobcat Pride Assembly has be changed to Friday, April 14th.

Monday, April 10 2017-2018 Returning Students Registration Packets are sent home electronically. The packets are due back to the school on Monday, April 24th. . **We must have a completed packet for each child in order to place them in a class for the 2017- 2018 school year.

Wednesday, April 12 The Harelson Chess Team meets April 19 from 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. in the April 26 Reading Room and Science Lab.

Wednesday, April 12 Early Release Day. Kinder – 6th April 19 Grade: 8:25 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. April 26

Friday, April 7 5th Grade to Riverfront Park from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 11 AIMS Testing (Science) for 4th Grade.

Friday, April 14 All 4th Grade to Tucson Presido from 8:20 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Friday, April 14 All 1st grade to the Sonoran Desert Museum from 9:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Friday, April 14 Kindergarten Egg Hunt from 1:45 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. on the Forever Green.

Friday, April 14 Bobcat Pride Assembly from 2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. on the Forever Green.

Monday, April 24 Returning Student packets are due for the 2017-2018 school year.

Monday, April 24 Article deadline for the May issue of the Harelson Heartbeat. Please

submit to the office by noon or email Jill Neubert at jneubert@amphi.com.

Thursday, April 27 Talent Show Tryouts from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Funhouse. The Talent show will be on Friday, May 12th.

Friday, April 28 Harelson Funfest (Carnival) and Silent Auction from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Harelson Campus. Please see the information included in this issue of the Harelson Heartbeat.

Monday, May 1 The May issue of the Harelson Heartbeat will be sent home electronically.

Monday, May 1 Site Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Staff Lounge.

Wednesday, May 3 The Harelson Chess Team meets from 7:20 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. in the Reading Room and Science Lab.

Wednesday, May 3 6th Grade Medieval Banquet from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Funhouse & Library.

Wednesday, May 3 Early Release Day. Kinder – 6th May 10 Grade: 8:25 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. May 17 May 24

Monday-Friday Yo-Yo Week in PE classes. May 8-12

Tuesday, May 9 Band/Orchestra Concert in the Funhouse.

1:45 p.m. – School Performance 6:30 p.m. – Evening Performance

Wednesday, May 10 Talent Show Rehearsal from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Funhouse.

Friday, May 12 Talent Show from 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. in the Funhouse. \

Monday, May 15 PTO Meeting at 3:00 p.m. in the Staff Lounge. The meeting is expected to last an hour.

Friday, May 19 6th Grade Musical in the Funhouse. 1:30 p.m. – School Performance 7:00 p.m. – Evening Performance

Wednesday, May 24 Kindergarten Graduation from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Funhouse.

Thursday, May 25 Kindergarten Sprinkler Party from 1:00 p.m.- 2:45 p.m. on the field behind the kinder classrooms.

Thursday, May 25 All 6th Grade to James Kreigh Park from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 25 Last day of school for the students. Report cards are sent home

with the students.

Friday, May 26 Teacher Planning Day – no students.

Returning Student Registration Forms for 2017-18

A fillable PDF copy of the Returning Student Registration Forms will be emailed to families on Monday, April 10th. Please check your email and/or any spam or junk files.

Once completed, print and sign all the forms and return to school. Completed packets are due to the school by Monday, April 24, 2017. Hard copies will be available in

the office if needed.

Each year, we are required to have current registration on all students. Please understand, if we do not receive completed registration

information, your child will not be placed on a class list for next year.

Please email Jill Neubert at jneubert@amphi.com if you need assistance with the registering process.

Thank you for your support and cooperation!

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Monthly Ben’s Bell’s Be Kind Kids Bucket Fillers—March

Friday 3-24-17

Ava Brown, Mrs. Tate—Ava gave a lot of compliments and she used really nice words.

Rylee DeCastro, Mrs. Zeeb—Rylee pushed in chairs at the library without being asked to do so.

Trey Miller, Mrs. Zeeb—Trey fixed a page in a book for Mrs. Zeeb.

Jackson Schubart, Mrs. Zeeb—Jackson stopped playing to pick up garbage on the playground.

Kendall Greer, Mrs. Klein—Kendall traded yogurts with a friend so she could have her favorite kind.

Tiffany Schultz, Mrs. Arnold—Tiffany picked up a ton of trash.

Sophia White-Brown, Mrs. Arnold—Sophia helped pick up a ton of trash on the playground.

Jayden Graham, Mrs. Arnold—Jayden helped pick up a lot of trash on the playground.

Tatum Knight, Mrs. Arnold—Tatum picked up a ton of trash on the playground.

Lily Huckins, Mrs. Sewell—Lily picked up the balls from the playground and put them in the container where they belong.

Please see the Tax Credit information included in this issue of the Harelson Heartbeat.

The Tax Credit form is included in every issue of the Harelson Heartbeat or can be obtained from the Harelson office or on the Harelson

Web Page at www.amphi.com/harelson. If you have any questions, please call Jill Neubert at

696-6025.

Thank you for your continued support! Your tax credit dollars support a variety of our

extracurricular programs for our students.

I Pledge to

♥ Be Encouraging

♥ Be Supportive

♥ Be Positive

♥ Be Helpful

♥ Be Honest

♥ Be Considerate

♥ Be Thankful

♥ Be Responsible

♥ Be Respectful

♥ Be a Friend

Box Tops For Education!

Thanks Harelson Parents for all the box tops that you have sent to school for the box top program.

Although all the box tops have been accounted and submitted for the 2016-2017 school year, please continue to collect box tops and send them to Harelson. They will be eligible for next year’s program. Each box top that you cut out and send to the school is worth a dime. There is a large collection bucket in the office. Box tops can be placed directly in the bucket or they may be given to the teachers to send to the office.

Students: Look for the “Spring Garden” collection sheet included in this issue of the Harelson Heartbeat!

Thanks for your support!

Fry’s Card!

Harelson can earn money each time you shop at Fry’s! Each school year you must re-enroll your card. Here are the steps to re-enroll. Go to www.FrysCommunityRewards.com.

1. Click on ‘Sign-In’.

2. Enter your email and password, click on ‘sign in’.

3. Click on your name (top right hand corner), under ‘Account Summary’ scroll down to “Community Rewards”.

4. Click on ‘Edit’ under Community Rewards.

5. Under Find Your Organization: Enter Harelson Elementary PTO

6. Under ‘Select Your Organization’, click on the circle next to your organization.

7. Click on ‘Enroll’

Thanks for your support!

Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to our school! Shop at:

https://smile.amazon.com/ Harelson Parent Teacher Organization

Thanks for your support!

Funfest is Coming and You are Needed to Make it a Success!

Funfest Wristband and Ticket Sales:

4/10: Order forms go home in backpacks

4/11-4/27: Send order forms and payment back to class; Wristbands and tickets will be sent home to your child once order is filled (usually within a couple of days), so check backpacks.

4/20-4/27: Wristbands and tickets for sale in front of the office before and after school

4/28: Wristbands and tickets for sale at Funfest; Presale orders no longer available

Volunteers Needed:

4/20-4/27: Presale ticket sellers www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0E4AABA92AA57-funfest4

4/27-4/28: Event set up and night of Help http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4aaba92aa57-2017

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

MARQUEE SPONSOR $1000

Filled! Thank you, Linaker Orthodontics! This sponsorship tier is limited to ONE business that will be

the title sponsor for Fun Fest 2017. The title sponsor will enjoy many perks as a special thank you, which includes:

Company name on the school marquee for two weeks prior to Fun Fest

Company name and logo on all Tyvek wristbands for the Fun Fest event

Banner prominently displayed in a high-traffic spot on campus for two weeks prior to Fun Fest

The opportunity to place flyers and or business cards in attendee bags

Banner displayed with company name and logo at the entrance to Fun Fest and Silent Auction/Food

Court

Corporate Display table available for you at Fun Fest with the opportunity to distribute promotional

materials

Company link on the Harelson PTO Website, Facebook page and Newsletter

Company name on a sign at entrance booth as a thank you to all of our sponsors for the support

SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS $500

The opportunity to place flyers and or business cards in attendee bags

Banner displayed with company name and logo at entrance to one of the following main attractions:

Melt Down, Giant Hamster Ball Races, Spinning Berry, Olympic Obstacle Course, Joust Arena, Bungee

Run, 2-Lane Slide, or similar attraction.

Corporate Display table available for you at Fun Fest with the opportunity to distribute promotional

materials

Company link on the Harelson PTO Website, Facebook page and Newsletter

Company name on a sign at entrance booth as a thank you to all of our sponsors for the support

HIGHWIRE SPONSORS $250

The opportunity to place flyers and or business cards in attendee bags

Banner displayed with company name and logo at entrance to one of the following attractions: Jumping

Castle/Slide, or Midway Game.

Company link on the Harelson PTO Website, Facebook page and Newsletter

Company name on a sign at entrance booth as a thank you to all of our sponsors for the support

SIDESHOW SPONSORS $150

Company link on the Harelson PTO Website, Facebook page and Newsletter

Company name on a sign at entrance booth as a thank you to all of our sponsors for the support

Harelson Elementary PTO Corporate Sponsorship Form

As a proud sponsor of Harelson Elementary PTO, businesses align themselves with a trusted

organization promoting the intellectual, physical, moral and social development in each of its students. Schools are most successful when we collaborate with the community to give our children a quality education. We salute our corporate sponsors who are helping the students and teachers at Harelson Elementary to be the best they can be!

By becoming a sponsor for this year’s Fun Fest, you will directly impact our students, while also gaining

valuable exposure to promote your business. Your sponsorship will help us keep all of our wonderful programs that make our school great. Thank you for your sponsorship!

Please complete the sponsorship form below to make your contribution. If you have any questions

please contact Lisa DaDeppo or Caryn Wall at bobcatpto826@gmail.com. The deadline to be included as a sponsor for this year’s Fun Fest is April 7, 2017.

Level of Sponsorship

Filled Marquee $1000

Spotlight $500

Highwire $250

Sideshow $150 Company Name/ How Name will appear on all promotions: Contact Person: Email: Phone: For Marquee and Spotlight Sponsors, please indicate if you are interested in having a corporate display table at Fun Fest. Yes: No: For Marquee, Spotlight, and Highwire Sponsors, please indicate if you would like to provide promotional items for the attendee bags at Fun Fest. Yes: No: Include a check made payable to: Harelson Elementary PTO Mailing Address: Harelson Elementary School, PTO

Attn: Fun Fest Corporate Sponsors 826 West Chapala Drive Tucson, AZ 85704

The Harelson PTO is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible. The Harelson

Tax ID # is 86-0774736.

All corporate sponsors shall be approved by the principal, as such we reserve the right to decline sponsorship and/or promotional

materials based on inappropriate content for an elementary school.

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All/Returning Teachers Planning DaysTeacher Planning DayDistrict Holidays

Spring BreakWinter HolidaysReturning Teachers First Day Aug 7

New Teacher Planning Days

Dec 25 - 27, Jan 1 - 2 March 19 - 20

New Teachers First DayIndependence Day July 4

Aug 2

Spring IntersessionMay 28

Approved 3/22/16 *Instructional time equivalent to 180 days

Important Dates for Staff

Aug 10 - Oct 13

Jan 8 - Mar 16Mar 26 - May 24

Oct 23 - Dec 21

daysTotal

Veterans' DayThanksgiving

School Holidays

Grading Periods

Memorial Day

September 4October 16 - 20

November 10November 23 - 24

Dec 22 - Jan 5January 15

February 22 - 23March 19 - 23

Winter BreakMartin Luther King DayRodeo Break

January '18 February '18

School Holidays (district offices open)School Days

March '18

April '18 May '18 June '18

Labor DayFall Intersession

October '17 November '17 December '17

AMPHITHEATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

July '17 August '17 September '17

Important Information for the Parents of Harelson Elementary School Students

2017 Arizona School Tax Credit Donation Form (This form must accompany your check or a receipt WILL NOT be issued)

Yes! I'd like to donate to Harelson Elementary and receive an Arizona State Tax Credit of up to $200 ($400 for married couples filing a joint return).

Name:__________________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

(City)(State) (ZIP)

Phone:______________________

Donation Amount: _________________ Date of Donation: _______________________

1. I'd like my donation to be (choose one):

___ A contribution to benefit all children. (or) ____ To cover the cost of a specific child's participation in an activity. (go to #3)

2. I'd like my contribution to benefit all children participating in: (If you would like to donate to multiple areas, please be specific in the amounts to each one.)

Please feel free to call us to see if a particular activity qualifies.

______General Fund (this fund is used for all student extra-curricular activities where funding is needed)

______Field Trips (non specified) ______Fine Arts (Performances/Band/Orchestra) ______Kindergarten field trip ______Chess Team ______1st Grade field trip ______Entrepreneurs ______2nd Grade field trip ______Odyssey of the Mind ______3rd Grade field trip ______Science ______4th Grade field trip ______5th Grade field trip/Camp ______6th Grade field trip/San Diego ______Other* (please specify below)

3. Use my enclosed fee to cover the following child's participation in the specified activity.

Student's Name:________________________________________________Teacher____________________

Activity:________________________________________________________________ (*Please contact us to ensure your activity qualifies)

Make your check or money order payable to: Harelson Elementary School

Mail your check or money order to: Harelson Elementary School Attn: Jill Neubert, Administrative Assistant 826 West Chapala Drive Tucson, AZ 85704

You may also drop your donation off to Jill Neubert in the Harelson Office. Please check with your tax advisor for answers to specific tax-related questions.

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