
Welcome Back Huskies!!
A great way to find out what's going on at Homestead is to attend PTA meetings, the first of which will be on 09/07/10 in the LRC. This first meeting of the year, will kickoff with a "Meet & Greet" beginning at 6:30, followed by the PTA meeting at 7:00. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Dan O'Donnell, Superintendent of District 308. Come out and STAY INFORMED!
PTA Directory
If you haven't already signed the permission form for your family's information to appear in this year's PTA directory, click Permission Slip.
Room Representatives
Sometimes visiting the PTA website gets you early access to sign-up forms (woohoo!). If you're interested in being a Room Rep this year, click Room Reps Sign Up. Paper forms will be coming home in this week's Friday folder. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to party with the students!!
What is "Virtual Backpack"?
Virtual Backpack is our way of reducing paper waste and getting information to you more efficiently. Intrigued? For more information and/or to sign up to receive the Virtual Backpack emails, click FAQ.
Huskies
Car Magnets
...can be YOURS for the low, low price of just $5 each. Want one? Click PTA Corresponding Secretary.
SEPTEMBER
In September, we celebrate ALL of the
Character Counts Pillars!

Let's do our best to follow all pillars this month!
Monday - September 6, 2010

NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - September 7, 2010
PTA Meeting

6:30pm in the LRC
We'll begin with a welcome reception starting at 6:30pm, followed by a meeting from 7-8:30pm, highlighting superintendent Dr. Dan O'Donnell, who will be addressing the third high school proposal.
also...

H.E.Y. class sign up sheets
due today.
Please remember to include payment!
Wednesday - September 8, 2010

Vision and Hearing Screenings
Friday - September 10, 2010
Fall Fundraiser
Begins
More information coming soon.
Tuesday - September 14, 2010
Curriculum Night

6:30-8:00pm
For parents/guardians only, please.
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Thursday - September 16, 2010

5-Hour Attendance Day
AM Kindergarten 8:40am-10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am- 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am- 1:40pm
Friday - September 17, 2010

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
also...

Homestead Private Skate Night
at Aurora Skate Center
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Want more information? Click here!
Monday - September 20, 2010

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Thursday - September 23, 2010

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Friday - September 24, 2010
Fall Fundraiser
Orders Due!
Thanks for supporting your Homestead PTA!!
also...

Spirit Wear Sale
Begins today!
O C T O B E R
October's Character Counts pillar is...

Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule
Be tolerant and accepting of differences
Use good manners, not bad language
Be considerate of the feelings of others
Dont threaten, hit or hurt anyone
Deal peacefully with anger, insults, disagreements
Let's all do our best to show how respectful we can be this month!
Tuesday - October 5, 2010

EARLY DISMISSAL
(School Improvement Day)
Grades 1-5 dismiss at 11:55am
NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES TODAY
Wednesday - October 6, 2010
Character Counts Day!

Wear YELLOW for Respect!
also...

Walk To School Day!
More information coming soon
Thursday - October 7, 2010
Fall Picture Day

More information coming soon!
Monday - October 11, 2010

NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - October 12, 2010

Mutual Ground Presentations
Grades 1 and 4
Tuesday - October 13, 2010

Mutual Ground Presentations
Grades 1 and 4
Tuesday - October 14, 2010

Mutual Ground Presentations
Grades 1 and 4
Friday - October 15, 2010

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
also...

Homestead Private Skate Night
at Aurora Skate Center
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Want more information? Click here!
also...

Mutual Ground Presentations
Grades 1 and 4
Monday - October 18, 2010

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Wednesday - October 20, 2010

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Thursday - October 21, 2010

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Friday - October 29, 2010

Classroom
Halloween
Parades and Parties!
AM Kindergarten
9:55 Parade
10:15 Party
Grades 1-5 and PM Kindergarten
2:00 Parade
2:30 Party
also...

End of First Quarter
NOVEMBER
November's Character Counts pillar is...

Be kind
Be compassionate and show you care
Express gratitude
Forgive others
Help people in need
Let's all do our best to show
how much we care this month!
Tuesday - November 2, 2010

NO SCHOOL
Teacher Institute Day
Wednesday - November 3, 2010
Character Counts Day!

Wear RED for Caring!
Tuesday - November 9, 2010
PTA Meeting

7pm in the LRC
Thursday - November 11, 2010
Picture Retakes

Friday - November 12, 2010

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Tuesday - November 16, 2010

5th Grade Musical!
7:00 pm
Wednesday - November 17, 2010

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Thursday - November 18, 2010

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Friday - November 19, 2010

Homestead Private Skate Night
at Aurora Skate Center
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Want more information? Click here!
Monday - November 22, 2010

5-Hour Attendance Day
AM Kindergarten 8:40am-10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am- 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am- 1:40pm
also...

More info coming soon.
Tuesday - November 23, 2010

5-Hour Attendance Day
AM Kindergarten 8:40am-10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am- 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am- 1:40pm
also...

More info coming soon.
Wednesday - November 24, 2010

NO SCHOOL
More info coming soon.
Thursday - November 25, 2010

NO SCHOOL
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday - November 26, 2010

NO SCHOOL
Enjoy those Thanksgiving leftovers!!
DECEMBER
December's Character Counts pillar is...

Be kind
Be compassionate and show you care
Express gratitude
Forgive others
Help people in need
Let's all do our best to show
how much we care this month!
Wednesday - December 1, 2010
Character Counts Day!

Wear RED for Caring!
Tuesday - December 7, 2010

5-Hour Attendance Day
AM Kindergarten 8:40am-10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am- 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am- 1:40pm
Friday - December 10, 2010

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Wednesday - December 15, 2010

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Thursday - December 16, 2010

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Friday - December 17, 2010

Classroom
Holiday Parties!
AM Kindergarten
10:15 Party
Grades 1-5 and PM Kindergarten
2:30 Party
Saturday - Dec. 18, 2010 thru Sunday- Jan 2, 2011

Winter Break
Happy Holidays, everyone!
JANUARY
January's Character Counts pillar is...

Play by the rules
Take turns and share
Be open-minded; listen to others
Dont take advantage of others
Dont blame others carelessly
Treat all people fairly
Let's all do our best to show
how fair we can be this month!
Monday - January 3, 2011

Classes Resume
Wednesday - January 5, 2011
Character Counts Day!

Wear ORANGE for Fairness!
Tuesday - January 11, 2011
PTA Meeting

7pm in the LRC
Friday - January 14, 2011

EARLY DISMISSAL
(School Improvement Day)
Grades 1-5 dismiss at 11:55am
NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES TODAY
Wednesday - January 19, 2011

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Friday - January 21, 2011

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
also...

Homestead Private Skate Night
at Aurora Skate Center
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Want more information? Click here!

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Thursday - January 27, 2011

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Monday - January 31, 2011

5-Hour Attendance Day
AM Kindergarten 8:40am-10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am- 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am- 1:40pm
FEBRUARY
February's Character Counts pillar is...

Be honest
Dont deceive, cheat, or steal
Be reliable do what you say youll do
Have the courage to do the right thing
Build a good reputation
Be loyal - stand by your family, friends, and country
Let's all do our best to show how trustworthy we can be this month!
Wednesday - February 2, 2011
Character Counts Day!

Wear BLUE for Trustworthiness!
Monday - February 14, 2011

Classroom
Valentine Parties!
AM Kindergarten
10:15 Party
Grades 1-5 and PM Kindergarten
2:30 Party
Wednesday - February 16, 2011

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Friday - February 18, 2011

EARLY DISMISSAL
(School Improvement Day)
Grades 1-5 dismiss at 11:55am
NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES TODAY
also...

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
also...

Homestead Private Skate Night
at Aurora Skate Center
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Want more information? Click here!
Monday - February 21, 2011

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
also...

NO SCHOOL
Thursday - February 24, 2011

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
M A R C H
March's Character Counts pillar is...

Make your school/community better
Cooperate
Get involved in community affairs
Stay informed; vote
Be a good neighbor
Obey laws and rules
Respect authority
Protect the environment
Volunteer
Let's all do our best to be
good citizens this month!
Wednesday - March 2, 2011
Character Counts Day!

Wear PURPLE for Citizenship!
also...

Dr. Seuss Night
(Kindergarteners and their families only)
Saturday - March 5, 2011

11am-3pm
Tuesday - March 8, 2011
PTA Meeting

7pm in the LRC
Friday - March 11, 2011

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Wednesday - March 16, 2011

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Thursday - March 17, 2011

Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Friday - March 18, 2011

NO SCHOOL
Teacher Institute Day
also...

Homestead Private Skate Night
at Aurora Skate Center
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Want more information? Click here!
also...

End of Third Quarter
Saturday - March 19 through Sunday - March 27, 2011

Enjoy your time off!
Saturday - March 19 through Sunday - March 27, 2011

Classes Resume
A P R I L
April's Character Counts pillar is...

Do what you are supposed to do
Persevere: keep on trying! Always do your best Use self-control Be self-disciplined Think before you act consider the consequences Be accountable for your choices
Let's all do our best to show how responsible we can be this month!
Tuesday - April 5, 2011
Spring Pictures

Wednesday - April 6, 2011
Character Counts Day!

Wear GREEN for Responsibility!
also...

Walk To School Day!
More information coming soon
Friday - April 15, 2011

Homestead Private Skate Night
at Aurora Skate Center
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Want more information? Click here!
Tuesday - April 19, 2011

FINE
ARTS
NIGHT
and
3rd Grade Musical

7pm
Wednesday - April 20, 2011

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Thursday - April 21, 2011

EARLY DISMISSAL
(School Improvement Day)
Grades 1-5 dismiss at 11:55am
NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES TODAY
Friday - April 22, 2011

NO SCHOOL
More info coming soon.
also...

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Thursday - April 28, 2011

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Saturday - April 30, 2011

SECOND ANNUAL
HUSKIE HUSTLE
5K RUN AND 1 MILE KIDS RUN!
8:00 am
M A Y
In May, we celebrate ALL of the
Character Counts Pillars!

Let's do our best to follow all pillars this month!
Wednesday - May 4, 2010
Character Counts Day!

Wear your favorite Character Counts color!
Tuesday - May 10, 2011
PTA Meeting

7pm in the LRC
2011-2012 PTA Board Elections tonight!!
Come out and cast your vote!!
Wednesday - May 18, 2011

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
This is the LAST Culver's Day of the 2010/2011 school year and the "District Challenge"! It's our chance to show that Homestead has the most Culver's Day participation! Let's win that trophy again!
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Thursday - May 19, 2011

5-Hour Attendance Day
AM Kindergarten 8:40am-10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am- 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am- 1:40pm
Friday - May 20, 2011

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
also...

Homestead Private Skate Night
at Aurora Skate Center
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
This is the LAST Private Skate Night for the 2010/2011 school year!
Don't miss out!
Want more information? Click here!
Monday - May 23, 2011

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Thursday - May 26, 2011

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Friday - May 27, 2011

FIELD DAY
Monday - May 30, 2011

NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - May 31, 2011

LAST DAY
of
KINDERGARTEN
(barring any unforeseen school closures)
also...

FIELD DAY
(rain date)
J U N E
Wednesday - June 1, 2011

LAST DAY OF
SCHOOL
(Grades 1-5)
DISMISSAL AT 11:55am
(barring any unforeseen school closures)
also...

End of Fourth Quarter
Report Cards Sent Home
Monday - June 20, 2011

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
Thursday - June 23, 2011

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Want to see how Homestead PTA is doing with Market Day earnings? Click Committee Page
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

SEE YOU AGAIN IN FALL!
April's Character Counts pillar is...

Do what you are supposed to do
Persevere: keep on trying! Always do your best Use self-control Be self-disciplined Think before you act consider the consequences Be accountable for your choices
Let's all do our best to show how responsible we can be this month!
Wednesday - , 2011

Culver's Day
at the Oswego Culvers
Route 34 and Douglas Road
Don't know what Culver's Day is?
Click here to find out more information!
Tuesday - , 2011
PTA Meeting

7pm in the LRC
'09/'10 PTA Board Elections tonight!!
Wednesday - , 2011
Character Counts Day!
Wear your favorite Character Counts color!
also...

Bank at
School
1:15-1:45pm
Friday - , 2011

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Monday - , 2011

Online orders due
T O D A Y !
You may order Market Day products online before 11pm
for pickup this Thursday evening.
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Thursday - , 2011

Pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Homestead Multi-Purpose Room
Thanks for your support!!
Can you help unload, sort and fill orders?
Click here to contact the Committee Chair!
Wednesday - , 2011
Character Counts Day!

Wear your favorite Character Counts color!
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