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Originally delivered on 12/2/2024 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: PTA Newsletter -Dec 2

PTA Newsletter -- December 2

We hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving break... lots of upcoming events in December, to round out 2024!


Upcoming Events
Dec 3rd is Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, don't forget to donate to your favorite PTA!  Every penny goes toward supporting each student at our school, and no amount is too small!  See below for info on how to donate to our Direct Donation campaign.

Mustang holiday spirit!

We will be selling Henry Ford spirit wear, and blue Santa hats in front of the school on Tuesdsay.  Show your Mustang holiday spirit at the Hometown Holidays Parade (see below).  

For just $5, you can order a blue Santa hat and enjoy hot chocolate or apple cider during the march.

You can also order online here -- please place orders by Tuesday December 3

Hometown Holidays

Henry Ford will be marching in the annual Hometown Holidays parade, in downtown Redwood City.  All students and families are welcome.  Come show off your Mustang pride!

Meet at 4pm at the corner of Middlefield Rd and Marshall St.  Parade begins at 4:30pm.

Saturday December 7 @ 4pm

Hometown Holidays

After the parade, bring your family to celebrate with the Dad's Club at Ghostwood Brewery, 911 Main Street.  This is also a Dine Out fundraiser, so 15% of proceeds will go to Henry Ford!

Saturday December 7

North Star/Henry Ford Information Night

Many families have questions about whether to transfer to North Star (NSA) in 3rd grade, or stay at Henry Ford.  Attend this virtual meeting to help you make an informed decision.  Google Meet Link

Geared towards 2nd grade families, but any interested families welcome.  

Wednesday December 11 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm

Save the Date -- Winter Concert

Come watch our students perform holiday songs!  One of our favorite events of the year!

Sequoia High School Auditorium

Thursday December 19 @ 6pm

Direct Donation Drive

The PTA funds many programs that our children benefit from every day, and we need your support.  Programs such as PE, music, art, field trips, and so much more are funded through the PTA.  

Any donation amount is appreciated to meet our funding goals for the school year -- no donation amount is too small! All donations are tax deductible.  

Ways to donate:

ONLINE via Credit Card:   Click HERE

IN-PERSON:   Make checks out to Henry Ford PTA. Cash and Check donations can be delivered to the school office addressed to "PTA Direct Donations".

CORPORATE GIFT MATCHING: Don't forget corporate gift matching!  Please email officers@henryfordpta.org if you plan to submit your donation for matching.  If you don't know if your company matches, just ask! 

Don't forget...

To bookmark our PTA website and subscribe to this newsletter.

 There are two ways to be added to the newsletter list:  

1) Create an account through Membership Toolkit.  This will also allow you to easily purchase tickets to future events.

2) Email ptanewsletter@henryfordpta.org

Parents WhatsApp group

Join the parents WhatsApp group!  It's a great way to stay in the loop with other parents, be reminded of events and join in our wonderful community! 

 

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