PANTHER PAW PRINTS
Hage Elementary School Newsletter
Back-to-School Edition | Aug/Sept 2024
Hello Hage families,
I hope this message finds you well and rejuvenated after a wonderful summer! As we embark on another exciting school year, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome back to all our students, parents, and staff.
AtHage,webelievethatstrongconnectionsandhigh-qualityrelationshipsareatthe heartofoureducationalsuccess.Weremaincommittedtofosteringanenvironment whereeveryonefeelsvalued,heard,andconnected.Ourdedicatedteamiseagerto buildlastingrelationshipswitheachofyou;weknowthatasupportivecommunity isessentialforourstudentstothrive.
Communicationwillalsobeatopprioritythisyear.Wewanttoensurethatyoufeel informedandinvolvedinyourstudent’seducation.Weencourageyoutoreachout with any questions, ideas, or feedback. Together, we can create a positive and engagingexperienceforall.
Let’smakethisyearonefilledwithgrowth,connection,andachievement.Ilook forwardtoworkingalongsideeachofyouonthisyear-longjourney
Respectfully,
PrincipalJamesLee
HellotoallHagePanthersandfamilies!
Iamthrilledtobeafirst-timePTAPresidenttoserveatHageElementary.Iwantto welcomenewfamiliestoourwonderfulschoolandwelcomebackthosewhohave returnedforanotheryearoflearningandfunattheschool.MyhusbandandImoved toMiraMesafromCleveland,Ohio42yearsago.Thislittlecommunityhasgrownso muchindiversity,culture,andpopulation.Sincethen,wefoundHageElementary sevenyearsagowhenweenrolledourfirstgranddaughterintoKindergarten.
WehavecometorealizethatHageisactuallyacommunitywithinacommunity.Agroupofwonderful, caringpeople,greatopportunities,richindiversity,acornerstoneoflearning,workingtogetheras friends and neighbors. Our granddaughter has moved onto Challenger Middle School while still continuingtovolunteerherewhilesisterisinherlastyearatHage.BothareveryattachedtoHage Elementaryandtheteachersandstaffwhohavebeenapartoftheirlives.
ThePTAExecutiveBoardisplanningmanyfuneventswhereyoucanmeetnewpeople,makememories, andvolunteer/helpwheneveryoucan.AsPTAPresident,IinviteyoutobecomeaPTAmembertohelp promote education, health, and inclusion for every child. Our goal is to build strong relationships betweenfamiliesandschoolstaffwhilesupportingallHagestudentsthroughclassroomsupportand communication.ThePTAhopestoseeyouatourfirstPTAGeneralMeetingonWednesday,September 4thintheauditorium.Cometohearwhat’snewtoourschool,thefutureplansforourschool,andthe upcomingeventsthatarebeingorganizedforalltoenjoy.Ilookforwardto meetingyouandseeingyouatourfamilyeventsthroughouttheyear.
IreneStolarczyk HagePTAPresident
2024-2025 hAGE ELEMENTARY PTA Board
Irene Stolarczyk
Panther Partnership Pledge Drive
As a Sustaining Sponsor, you can make an ongoing, automatic monthly gift (nine installments, beginning October 2024 and ending June 2025) that can be paid securely and conveniently online via Square with a credit or debit card.
Panther Pack: Level 1 Sponsor
$5 per month
Total contribution over nine (9) months = $45
Each Panther Pack Sponsor will receive a 3.5"x5" oval car magnet to proudly display your support.
Panther Pal: Level 2 Sponsor
$10 per month
Total contribution over nine (9) months = $90
Each Panther Pal Sponsor will receive a 3.5"x5" oval car magnet to proudly display your support and one additional item (tbd) emblazoned with the Hage logo.
Panther Patron: Level 3 Sponsor
$20 per month
Total contribution over nine (9) months = $180
Each Panther Patron Sponsor will receive a 3.5"x5" oval car magnet to proudly display your support and two additional items (tbd) both emblazoned with the Hage logo.
Panther Partnership FAQs
Whatisthe Panther Partnership Pledge Drive?
Whocan becomea Panther Partner?
Whatisthe purposeof thePanther Partnership Program?
Howlong doesthe pledge periodlast?
This is the first major fundraiser on the school year. Its purpose is to raise money in support of the various programs and items funded by the PTA, including VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts), Scholastic magazines and other reading support, physical education support, and much more. Your monthly pledge of $5, $10, or $20 will provide enrichment for all HagePanthers!
Anyone...includingparents,grandparents,teachers,staff.
There is also a separate Business Sponsorship Program! So, if you are a business owner and would like to learn more about the benefits we offer, pleaserefertotheCorporateSponsorshiptab.
A successful pledge drive is crucial to provide our Panthers with the kind of academic experiences they deserve! We strive to keep fundraisers to a minimum, and we are counting on Hage families to make that happen. We invite you ensure Hage students continue to receive the well-rounded enrichmentandcommunity-buildersHageElementaryisknownfor.
ThepledgedrivewilltakeplaceduringtheentiremonthofSeptember.
Monthly contributions (scheduled automatically and securely via Square) will begin in October and will run through June 2025. At the end of the nine monthpaymentperiod,yourautomaticdeductionswillbecancelled.
WHO?
Parents or guardians, grandparents or other family members, teachers, staff, & community members.
WHY?
PTA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child's potential. Being a member of the PTA means that you are part of a powerful association and action plan that is focused on programs and initiatives that strengthen your child's education.
You are invited to join the PTA for your child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues, and create a stronger school community.
HOW?
Scan or click the QR code to the left, or visit www.hagepta.org! Membership dues are $12/individual. If you would prefer to pay with cash or check, we can help! Just let us know at pta.hage@gmail.com.
Aaron Adrid
Abha Ahuja
Alaia Mcfarlin
Ali C
Aliana Mcfarlin
Alicia Leilani Shirley
Amanda Roth
Amit Indap
Amy Isiaho
An Truong
Angela Torres
Angelita Mena
Ashley Fennell
Ayako Ikeda
Becky Moreno
Brenda Ramirez
Bruce Powelson
Casey Gage
Ceci Braidic
Cecilia Braidic
Chris Bautista
Christina Adams
Christina Dimalanta
Crystal Smith
Cynthia Vibar
Cyrus Finn Caoili
Daniel Francisco
Danielle Krogstad
Darleen Khongsaly
David Isiaho
David Ramirez
Débora C C Leite
Dina Rose
DJ Garland
Don MacIntosh
Elias Penabella
Emmanuel Macias
Eric Hilyer
Erin Gage
2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Erin Rutten
Eva Curtis
Fatimah Abdullah
Fernando Castaneda
Flora macias
Frank Stolarczyk
Fritzie Mortensen
Garry Caoili
Gina Marquez
Gina Nierras
Gina Nierras
Glenda Aceron
Irene Sklarz Stolarczyk
Iris Gabriel Caoili
Jacqueline Garland
James Lee
Javad Mirzamani
Jen Nguyen
Jenavee Ogo
Joie Rosa Sapinoso
Julie Medina
Kailynn Peralta
Keith Kaneko
Krista Castaneda
Kristina Givens
Kristyn Pittenger
Kylie OKeefe
Lanisa Medina
Lisa Ball
Lisa Thompson
Lisa Wood
Lori Courtney
Lori Place
Maggie liao
Melanie Francisco
Melanie Speros
Melina Tandiono
Melissa Magpayo
Michael Fong
Michelle Lee
Nargis parwani
Nelita Lee
Nghi Tieu
Nhuy Nguyen
Nikki Adrid
Nilobol Khongsaly
Noriko Cabrales
Patrick Dimalanta
Rachel Estes
Rachel Penera-Rollins
Raghuram Chitturi
Raquel Soriano
Ribhia Becky Mustafa Eid
Richard Llamas
Robert Roth
Sara Kalina
Sarah N
Sarah Oyedipe
Shannon Plapp
Shardul Pujari
Sharon Blair
Sridhar Ramanujam
Stacy Rustico
Stephanie Litvin
Stephen Mendiola
Steven Pittenger
Subashini Sudarsan
Terah Morrison
Tessa Nguyen
Tessie Solis
Three Treasures
Tracy Malthus
Tricia De Luna
Vicki Torcisi-Constein
Victoria Vong
Vincent vong
Vivian Serrano
Wei Zhao
Wendy Wilkerson
Xuan Dai Vo
Yen Tran
Yureli Parra- Orrantia
Zarah Roberts
Back to School Night
Thursday, August 29
GATE Info Meeting 5:00pm to 5:30pm
UTK - 2nd Grade 5:30pm to 6:15pm
3rd Grade to 5th Grade 6:15pm to 7:00pm
Meet your child’s teacher See your child’s classrom
Welcome
YOUR FAMILY IS INVITED TO AN
Ice Cream Ice Cream SSocial ocial
AT HAGE ELEMENTARY
IN THE LUNCH COURT AREA
immediately following the PTA meeting
ENJOY FREE ICE CREAM SERVED BY PRINCIPAL, MR. JAMES LEE, AND OUR NEW ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, MS. GENIESE LIGON.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PTA.
MEET OTHER HAGE FAMILIES.
The first general PTA meeting of the year is at 5:30pm.
Art to Remember is a fun and easy way to raise money for your child’s classroom.
Here’s how it works:
1
In September, teachers will assist students with their art projects during class, then the PTA sends them to ‘Art to Remember’.
2
In October, each child will receive a personalized order form along with a website link to share with family and friends. Let the fundraising begin! Check out the newly added affordable products this year!
3
Place orders by November 8th to guarantee arrival prior to winter break, or have it shipped to your home any time through the school year!
25-36% of all proceeds go back to our school (depending on how many students participate)
Last year, we raised $668! For more information, SCAN THIS QR CODE OR EMAIL pta.hage@gmail.com
Panther Bucks are the currency of this fun incentive program. Its purpose is to reward positive character traits and behaviors seen in the classroom and around campus.
Teachers and other school staff.
Bucks can buy items found in the Panther Buck store or even an entire lunch. Be sure to keep them in a safe place!
BUCKS
During recess time, students are able to use their bucks in exchange for fun items such as posters, book marks, stickers, and more!
Each month, students who have saved up enough Panther Bucks have the chance to enjoy a lunch with Mr. Lee and other school staff. Whether it's over Domino's pizza or quesadillas prepared by Mr. Lee himself, students are able to engage with school staff in fun and unique ways. Meals vary each month.
Help is often needed each month to support Panther Buck lunches. This might involve purchasing items from the store or picking up food orders. Purchases are reimbursable. Email pta.hage@gmail.com if you're interested!
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) & SCHOOL GOVERNANCE TEAM (SGT)
The SSC is a decision-making group that provides oversight on matters dealing with Federal and State-funded programs The SSC is comprised of parents, teachers and staff who are selected by each of their constituent groups
The purpose of the SGT is to empower the staff, parents and students - to make long-range decisions and changes that will promote student academic, social and physical growth This is accomplished through shared decisionmaking, which allows for flexibility and assures accountability The SGT is also comprised of parents, teachers and staff who are selected by each of their constituent groups
Meetings are held monthly and are announced in advance during Mr Lee's Sunday messages While only elected members of the SSC and SGT may vote, anyone is welcome to attend as a guest
Celebrating OUR Panther COMMUNITY
The Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online
SCAN YOUR RECEIPT
You can find Box Tops on hundreds of products throughout the store. Use the app to snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase.
LOOK
Box Tops earnings are identified and automatically updated online.
You can still earn Box Tops for your school with your e-receipt! See how at BTFE.com/emailgroceryreceipts
You may occasionally find an old Box Tops clip on packages in stores. You can still clip them and send them to school, as long as each clip has a valid expiration date.
