Van Hise Elementary PTO

Van Hise Carnival Friday Feb 17, 5:30 – 8:00 PM

vanhise — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:37:12 +0000

Everyone is welcome – moms, dads, grandparents, cousins, neighbors and friends!

A fabulous fun raffle, silent auction, games, prizes and food! Join us in the Gym and Cafeteria.

Raffle ticket sales start at 8:00 AM. Click here for a list of amazing raffle and silent auction items.

February PTO Meeting Summary

vanhise — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:26:54 +0000

Sarah Peters, an occupational therapist from the Children’s Therapy Network, spoke about sensory regulation and integration. For more information on the Children’s Therapy Network visit their website at ctn-madison.com.

Her presentation is posted here.

Next meeting: Tuesday, March 13 at 7PM in the Art Room.

Next PTO Meeting February 7

vanhise — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:30:05 +0000

Understanding our children:
A practical session on sensory regulation
Tuesday, February 7, 7-8:30 pm
Van Hise Elementary Cafeteria
Child Care Provided (Gym)

Much of what we learn as children comes to us through our senses. But our sensory experience includes far more than just taste, touch, sight, hearing and smell. This session will introduce parents and teachers to seven sensory systems and sensoryregulation, identifying some of the common challenges children face as they rely on sensory integration to navigate physical space and social relationships.

Learn basic strategies to support children, and understand possible “red flags” for sensory integration challenges. You will also get some helpful tips about how to understand and talk with your children about the sometimes confusing behaviors of other people who may experience significant challenges integrating their sensory experiences.

Led by an occupational therapist from Children’s Therapy Network, this session will prove useful to parents, teachers, SEAs, and anyone who spends a lot of time with children.

Why this topic? The incidence of sensory integration dysfunction in children continues to rise. In the Spring 2011 PTO survey, more than two-thirds of parents who responded said they would be likely to attend a session on this topic.

Hope to see you there.

Dance Postponed until Next Friday

vanhise — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:56:28 +0000

Because of the weather, we are moving tonight’s Winter Snowball Dance to next Friday, Jan 27. It will be at the same time, from 6 to 8pm, in the Gym.

Winter Dance – Jan 20, 6-8pm

vanhise — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:45:29 +0000

Put on your dancing shoes and bring your family to VHE’s Snow Ball Winter Dance! Join us for music, dancing, fun, and games.
Friday, January 20 from 6 to 8PM in the Gym.

PTO meeting scheduled for January 10 is cancelled

vanhise — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:47:03 +0000

The PTO meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 10 is cancelled. The February PTO meeting will be a general meeting with an occupational therapist from the Children’s Therapy Network coming to talk about sensory regulation and integration.

The Community Change

vanhise — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:53:45 +0000

Van Hise has joined The Community Change. Community Change is a local fundraising program that provides huge savings on gift cards to your favorite (mostly local) merchants while assisting Van Hise (and other local charitable organizations and schools). Their individual gift cards or gift card packs are ideal for personal use and for gift giving.

For more information, or to order gift cards, please visit their site at www.thecommunitychange.com. Select ‘Van Hise’ as the charity during checkout.

December PTO Meeting Summary

vanhise — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:44:32 +0000

We listened to Joel Craven, from Horace Mann, speak about DonorsChoose.org. His presentation will be posted soon.

Meeting minutes are posted here.

Next meeting: Tuesday, January 10 at 7PM in the Art Room.

UPDATE: His presentation is posted here.

Next PTO Meeting December 13

vanhise — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:17:53 +0000

The next PTO meeting is Tuesday, December 13 PTO meeting at 7 pm in the art room.

Come learn more about DonorsChoose! Horace Mann, an insurance agency for educators, is a sponsor for DonorsChoose. As a part of their sponsorship, many agents have become experts about DonorsChoose. Our local representative, Joel Craven, will come share his expertise, including marketing strategies for the larger community. His presentation will be followed by a brief business meeting.
Child care will be provided.

The agenda is available here: December, 2011 Agenda

Giving is Good Food Drive

vanhise — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:51:28 +0000

The Community Service Team is hosting a Giving Is Good Food Drive to benefit the Lussier food pantry. This week (Dec 5-9) students are collecting lunch items. Remember to bring in juice boxes, canned fruit cups, applesauce, granola bars, peanut butter, and/or jelly to help support this great cause. Please contact Mrs. Koval or Mrs. Kurka with questions.

Next week (Dec 12-16) students will be collecting ‘complete meals’, such as macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper, and the like.