
Hats for Haiti!
Homestead's Student Council is hosting "Hats for Haiti" day! Bring in $1 on Wednesday, February 10th, and you can wear a hat ALL DAY at school! Donations will also be accepted every day this week through Friday. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to help those suffering from the recent earthquake tragedy in Haiti.
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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 10, 2010

HATS FOR HAITI!
Help the Red Cross to help the victims of the
earthquake in Haiti!!
Donate $1 today and wear a hat all day at school!
Submit your donation to your teacher.
(Donations will be accepted all week, but today's the only day you can bring in $1 to wear a hat)
Thursday - February 11, 2010
EARLY DISMISSAL

Students are dismissed at 11:55
NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES TODAY
Friday - February 12, 2010

Valentine's Day
Classroom Parties!
AM Kindergarten
10:15am
PM Kindergarten & 1st-5th
2:30pm
also...

Homestead Private Skate Night!
5pm - 7pm
at Aurora Skate Center
corner of Hill and Montgomery Roads in Aurora
This is a PRIVATE skating party
just for Homestead students and families!
Every admission earns cash for Homestead PTA!
...AND IT'S JUST PLAIN FUN!!
Don't know what Private Skate Night is?
Click more information.
Come out and join us!
Lucky, the Homestead mascot, might be there - will you?
Monday - February 15, 2010
NO SCHOOL

Presidents' Day
Wednesday - February 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!
Saturday - February 20, 2010

11am - 3pm
at Homestead
Want to volunteer to help out?
Don't know what Fun Fair is?
Click Committee Description for information
and to contact the Committee Chairs!
Wednesday - February 24, 2010

Bank at $’hool
9:00 am
Click more information
Friday - February 26, 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
MARCH
March's Character Counts pillar is...

Do your share to make your
school and community better
Cooperate
Get involved in community affairs
Stay informed; vote
Be a good neighbor
Obey laws and rules
Respect authority
Protect the environment
Let's all do our best to show
good we're good citizens this month!
Monday - March 1, 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
Tuesday - March 2, 2010
Dr. Seuss Night

6-7pm in the LRC
For Kindergarteners and their families
also...
PTA Meeting

7pm in the LRC
Wednesday - March 3, 2010
Character Counts Day!
Wear PURPLE for Citizenship!
Thursday - March 4, 2010

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:30 - 7:30 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 - March 10, 2010

BOOK FAIR!!
9am-3pm
More details coming soon
Thursday - March 11, 2010
5-Hour Attendance

Dismissal Schedule:
AM Kindergarten 8:40am - 10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am - 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am - 1:40pm
also...

BOOK FAIR!!
9am-1pm
More details coming soon
Friday - March 12, 2010

Homestead Private Skate Night!
5pm - 7pm
at Aurora Skate Center
corner of Hill and Montgomery Roads in Aurora
This is a PRIVATE skating party
just for Homestead students and families!
Every admission earns cash for Homestead PTA!
...AND IT'S JUST PLAIN FUN!!
Don't know what Private Skate Night is?
Click more information.
Come out and join us!
Lucky, the Homestead mascot, might be there - will you?
also...

BOOK FAIR!!
9am-3pm
More details coming soon
Monday - March 15, 2010

BOOK FAIR!!
9am-3pm
More details coming soon
Tuesday - March 16, 2010

BOOK FAIR!!
9am-3pm
More details coming soon
Wednesday - March 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!
also...

Bank at $’hool
1:30 pm
Click more information
also...

BOOK FAIR!!
9am-3pm
More details coming soon
Thursday - March 18, 2010

BOOK FAIR!!
9am-8pm
More details coming soon
Friday - March 19, 2010
END OF 3RD QUARTER!

also...

BOOK FAIR!!
9am-3pm
More details coming soon
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - Sunday, March 28, 2010
SPRING BREAK!

Homestead PTA wishes everyone a
safe and enjoyable Spring Break!
Monday - March 29, 2010
CLASSES RESUME

Wednesday - March 31, 2010
5-Hour Attendance

PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
Dismissal Schedule:
AM Kindergarten 8:40am - 10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am - 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am - 1:40pm
APRIL
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!
Thursday - April 1, 2010
5-Hour Attendance

PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
Dismissal Schedule:
AM Kindergarten 8:40am - 10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am - 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am - 1:40pm

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 - April 7, 2010
Character Counts Day!
Wear GREEN for Responsibility!
Thursday - April 8, 2010

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:30 - 7:30 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
Wednesday - April 14, 2010

5th Grade Panoramic Photo
Friday - April 16, 2010
Spring Pictures

also...

Homestead Private Skate Night!
5pm - 7pm
at Aurora Skate Center
corner of Hill and Montgomery Roads in Aurora
This is the LAST PRIVATE skating party
just for Homestead students and families
for the 2009/2010 school year!
Every admission earns cash for Homestead PTA!
...AND IT'S JUST PLAIN FUN!!
Don't know what Private Skate Night is?
Click more information.
Come out and join us!
Lucky, the Homestead mascot, might be there - will you?
Saturday - April 17, 2010
5th Grade Bash!

Click more information
Tuesday - April 20, 2010

FINE
ARTS
NIGHT
6:30 - 8:00 pm
More information coming soon
also...

3rd Grade Musical!
7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Gym
More information coming soon
Wednesday - April 21, 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!
Tuesday - April 27, 2010
EARLY DISMISSAL

Students are dismissed at 11:55
NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES TODAY
Wednesday - April 28, 2010

Bank at $’hool
9:00 am
Click more information
Friday - April 30, 2010

First Annual 5k Fun Run
More information 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
MAY
In May, we celebrate ALL of the
Character Counts Pillars!

Let's do our best to follow all pillars this month!
Monday - May 3, 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
Tuesday - May 4, 2010
PTA Meeting

7pm in the LRC
'10/'11 PTA Board Elections tonight!!
Come out! Vote! Be heard!
also...

Smarty Bus
(9:30-10 am - Grade 2)
Wednesday - May 5, 2010
Character Counts Day!
Wear the color of your favorite
Character Counts pillar!
also...

Smarty Bus
(9:30-10 am - Grade 2)
Thursday - May 6, 2010

PLEASE NOTE PICKUP TIMES!!
Pickup 6:30 - 7:30 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
Tuesday - May 11, 2010

5th Grade Field Trip
Harris Forest Preserve
8:45am-2pm
Thursday - May 13, 2010
5-Hour Attendance

Dismissal Schedule:
AM Kindergarten 8:40am - 10:40am
PM Kindergarten 11:40am - 1:40pm
Grades 1-5 8:40am - 1:40pm
Wednesday - May 19, 2010

LAST 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!
also...
District Choral Festival

7pm - 9pm
at Oswego East High School
Come out and hear Homestead's Honor Choir members sing with other district schools!
Friday - May 21, 2010

F I N A L
Homestead Private Skate Night
of the 2009/2010 School Year!
5pm - 7pm
at Aurora Skate Center
corner of Hill and Montgomery Roads in Aurora
This is a PRIVATE skating party
just for Homestead students and families!
Every admission earns cash for Homestead PTA!
...AND IT'S JUST PLAIN FUN!!
Don't know what Private Skate Night is?
Click more information.
Come out and join us!
Lucky, the Homestead mascot, might be there - will you?
Wednesday - May 26, 2010

Bank at $’hool
1:30 pm
Click more information
Friday - May 28, 2010

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
THIS IS THE LAST MARKET DAY ORDER FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR! STOCK UP NOW FOR SUMMER!
(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.
THIS IS THE LAST MARKET DAY ORDER FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR! STOCK UP NOW FOR SUMMER!
(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
JUNE
Tuesday - June 1, 2010
Last Day of Kindergarten!

SEE YOU IN FIRST GRADE!!
also...
F I E L D
D A Y!

More information coming soon.
Wednesday - June 2, 2010
Last Day of School!
(No Kindergarten)

Dismissal at 11:55 am
also...

Awards Assembly
Thursday - June 3, 2010

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

The PTA wishes all Homestead students, families and staff a FANTASTIC SUMMER BREAK!
SEE YOU 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 - , 2009

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 - , 2009
PTA Meeting

7pm in the LRC
'09/'10 PTA Board Elections tonight!!
Wednesday - , 2009
Character Counts Day!
Wear your favorite Character Counts color!
also...

Bank at
School
1:15-1:45pm
Friday - , 2009

Order forms due
TODAY!
- or -
order online by 11pm on Monday
(click here to access MarketDay.com)
Homestead's Market Day Account #: 18941
Monday - , 2009

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 - , 2009

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!
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