Welcome to the Henry Ford Elementary School PTA, in Redwood City, CA!
See below for upcoming events and important announcements.
The Spring Fundraiser ends on Friday, May 14th at 8pm
Don’t miss out supporting our school. Get your bids in and buy your tickets now! charityauction.bid/HF2021
CASH option to purchase Basket Raffle tickets is now available! Look for the form going home with your child OR stop by the basket table this week during in-person morning drop off on Tuesday and Friday or at Friday’s packet pick up.
All the money raised helps Henry Ford! Here are some of the amazing things you can take home or experience:
- Auction (the highest bid wins!) - Pull-the-fire Alarm, Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Mayor Howard, Evening Sail around the Bay, Bike Tune Up, and more!
- Buy-it-now Items - Storytime with Mrs. B, Monthly Marquee Message and more. Act fast before these items are gone!
- Themed Baskets (the more tickets you buy the greater chance you have of winning!) - Fire Pit Movie Night, Star Wars Legos, Apple Watch, Nintendo Switch, American Girl Doll, CA$H, and more!
- Wine Wall - Tickets are currently sold out! If we receive any more wine donations we will open up ticket buying. If you would like to make a wine donation or procure a wine donation, please contact us at auction@henryfordpta.org.
Thank you for supporting Henry Ford and helping provide essential programs and enrichment opportunities. To learn more about how the money raised supports the school and our students, go to www.henryfordpta.org/our_pta.
PTA Open Positions for the 2021-22 school year!
The Henry Ford PTA is looking for enthusiastic new members of our volunteer team. Whether you have been involved with the PTA or are new to volunteering, we welcome all. Training and support is provided. Current Open Positions are:
Treasurer (board position)
Direct Donations
Fall Fundraiser
Yearbook
Spirit Wear
Garden
Please contact officers@henryfordpta.org if you are interested in any of the open positions.
Last Dine Out at Crouching Tiger, Tuesday, May 25th
Take advantage of the last dine out (take out okay too) of the school year! 15% of sales goes back to the school. Simply mention Henry Ford when ordering. Tell your family and friends!
Principal Rosell's May 9th Mustang Links
Order your Yearbook
It's almost the end of the year and you don't want to miss out on your child's keepsake yearbook!
Order your yearbook at TreeRing.
COVID testing
Henry Ford is part of a pilot program, offering a rapid antigen test for students who are back on campus for in-person learning, administered twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. The Curative PCR test is also being offered, every two weeks on Monday/Tuesday; this PCR test is also used as a confirmatory test should there be a positive rapid antigen test.
Upcoming dates for student Curative testing: Apr 12/13, Apr 26/27, May 10/11, May 24/25, June 7/8.
Be sure to call the office to sign up for COVID testing for your in-person student.
Testing as many children as possible will help keep everyone safe at school!!
Find other Covid Testing Resources here
Mustang Pottery Art Kit
Celebrate your Mustang spirit with a themed art kit and proceeds help Henry Ford. Support our school and a local, Henry Ford family business, Laurel Street Arts. Pick up anytime at the store. Order online today!
Share pictures of in-progress or completed art to yearbook@henryfordpta.org.
Henry Ford Spirit Wear
Returning in-person or simply want spirit wear to show off your Mustang spirit? We make it easy by ordering online with items shipped to your home. Themed face masks now available! Order spirit wear today!
PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 18th at 7pm
Get all the information here. Please join us. All are welcome!
Kindergarten Info Night
If you missed the Info Session with our kindergarten teachers, view the recording here.
More resources:
Contact us at volunteer@henryfordpta.org if you have questions and want to hear about our experience as Henry Ford parents.
Donate today and help fully fund programs at Henry Ford!
Thank you to all families who have helped us get closer to our goal. We are so close!
Consider making a tax-deductible donation. Any amount is gratefully appreciated and will make a difference.
If you donate $250 or more, you'll receive a FREE Henry Ford t-shirt .
A $150 donation earns you a FREE Henry Ford face mask.
Shop as you normally do and the school earns money at AmazonSmile!
A percentage of your eligible purchases on Amazon will be donated to the school.
Simply sign-up at AmazonSmile and enter Henry Ford.
Stay up-to-date with the PTA's Weekly Newsletter
Get important dates, event information, access to resources to help connect you with Henry Ford.
Just leave your name and email on our sign up form here.
FREE 7-day meal kits for children 18 and younger.
Available to all children 18 and younger at several Redwood City locations.
View locations, times and the week's menu.
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