2010-2011 Reflections Theme is . . . Together We Can...! 
For more information on the program click here.
 

PTA Training Opportunities Available throughout our council (NWSC) and District (37).  Click here for information. 

IL PTA CONVENTION INFORMATION - March 12-14 in Naperville, IL.  For information direct from IL PTA click here.  For additional information, please contact Tracey Coleman.

IL PTA SPEAK UP/SPEAK OUT - Want to make a difference but aren't really sure how? Join the IL PTA in April and talk to your legislators about important issues that affect the children in IL.  Virtual Lobby Day is April 19 and April 23. You can call them, fax them, or email them.  Look for additional information at the IL PTA Convention and in the Illinois PTA Bulletin.  For the latest flyer - click here

March - Just One More Healthy Lifestyle Pledge.  During March pledge to have just one more serving of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, water and even exercise every day.  How about Just One More good nights rest?  Take the pledge and join us for the Just One More way to a healthier lifestyle.

Waste Free Lunches:  Teach your child to reduce their impact on the earth.  Pack an earth friendly lunch with 2 or fewer throw away items.  Use reusable food containers, cloth napkins, metal silverware, etc.  Prize incentives will be handed out.  Our earth friendly lunches are:  Apr 22, and May 21.

Multi Cultural Family Fest - April 21, 2010  Save the date and join us for a celebration of the diversity of our Hunting Ridge families.  The "Epcot-like" festival features a kaleidoscope of cultures, cuisine and entertainment.  If you are interested in representing and hosting a table at the fair for a particular country, contact Michelle Burger at burgermichelle@netscape.net or Coleen Anzalone at cta38@comcast.net.  Planning meetings start in January.

PTA Appreciation Night with the Bulls:  $70 tickets available for $40.  Mar 9 or March 27.  Click here for access to the flyer.

Ways to help our PTA: Log onto www.escrip.com to register your Dominick's card to earn money for HR PTA all year long.  Designate Hunting Ridge school as your choice school at Target. For details contact the VP of Ways and Means.

Wellness Policy Brochure Now Available.  For more detailed information on the Birthday Treat and School Party Guidelines click here to see the brochure.  For more information on the Wellness Committee, please click here.

IL PTA MONDAY MONITOR - IL PTA now has a Monday Monitor on the home page of their website.  This link is a tool to communicate changes in the IL PTA Bill List on a weekly basis. It is a wonderful tool to help PTA members stay on top of legislative issues pending in Springfield.  It may be accessed by clicking here.