WELCOME TO THE HAYHURST ELEMENTARY PTA WEBPAGE!
PTA is a way to engage families and communities in encouraging educational success and supporting special programs and activities. Volunteering at Hayhurst School is a way for parents, guardians, grandparents, friends and community members to show the children how much they value education. There are many different ways to get involved and you can choose a commitment that best suits your family and your Get the Details: Meetings, Forms, & More
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Thank you for supporting Hayhurst & the PTA!
Upcoming PTA Meeting: Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 PM. All are welcome to attend and participate in the conversation; only PTA members can vote.
Save the Date: Hayhurst Auction – April 4th, 2020 at the MJCC
We’ll be back at the MJCC raising money for our Hayhurst Huskies. Historically auction funds have made things like student field trips at Hayhurst fully inclusive to all kids.
This year we have a goal of raising $60,000 (or more) and are hoping we can use those dollars to make positive change for our school community.
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It’s easy and we accept many products, including: Vitamin or supplement packaging, Burt’s Bees products, febreeze or other air freshener products, Brita brand products, Dental products, and Foil lined energy bars
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We’ve collected some frequently asked questions and answers to help parents of kids new to Hayhurst.
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News and Updates
5th Grade Clothing Drive
It’s Time to Clean House!! Hayhurst 5th Graders are doing a Clothing and Textile Drive to help pay for their Awesome Audubon Society Field Trip. What we want: Clothing and Textiles that are ready to leave your home for another. If it is made of cloth we want it:...
Racial Equity/Social Justice Discussion October 24th, 2019
On Thursday, October 24th, a group of motivated parents met discuss ways parents can help with making sure that issues of inequality and social justice are addressed. Identified priorities: Student SupportAccountabilityBuilding a responsive and supportive community We...
After School Program at Hayhurst: Elementary Spanish (Spots Available; K-4th)
click for full size Update: the program is now k-4th! Students will start speaking in phrases from the very first class using "puzzle piece" sentences, role-plays, active book reading and more! Small class sizes (max of 12) allow for individual attention and creative...
Passport Club October
Passport Club October check off day is coming up Thursday, Oct. 31st, and Monday, Nov. 4th. For the levels 4-5, you can try some fun practice for October with your kids here For more details about Passport Club, please click here. Free and no registration...
SWNI’s 2019 SW Fall Cleanup – Event Info & Call for Volunteers
Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI) and SW Community Recycling are hosting a all Cleanup event: EVENT DATE: Saturday, November 2nd, 2019Cleanup from 9am - 1pm.Volunteer shifts generally begin at 8:30am. EVENT LOCATION: Portland Christian Center parking lot5700 SW...
Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee Meeting
Message from Kirsten Carr: I would like to convene a special committee on racial equality and social justice.Ideally, I would like to see leadership and representation from those families who are in a class of persons affected by prejudice of any and all...
News from the Art Classes
During the year I find ways to showcase our amazing artistic talent at Hayhurst. Sunny's Yogurt Shop and Driftwood Coffee Shop kindly give me a wall in which I rotate student artwork all year. My hope is to get every student's art on at least one of those locations...
Donating to the School/PTA through Your Company
Do you want to or are you already donating to the school or PTA through your company? We have just realized that it is not clear through many companies that donating to the PTA or the school and getting that donation matched by your company is an option. Both the...
2019 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) at Hayhurst
Hayhurst has a long-standing tradition of enthusiastic participation in OBOB and this year looks to continue that tradition! OBOB is a statewide competition for students in grades 3-4-5. Students form teams of 4-5 kids and read books from the official...
Hayhurst Halloween K-12 Chess Tournament October 27, 2019
2020 OSCF State Championship Qualifier Event Sells Out Each Year Register at Oscf.Org Through October 25, 2019 Or When Full Over 100 Awards for Beginners Through Elite Check or Treat after every round whether you win, lose, or draw Glow-in-the-dark trophies and medals...
Trunk or Treat – Oct. 25, 2019: Call for Volunteers & Trunks
We are looking forward to another happy fun filled Trunk O Treat Halloween on Oct 25th from 6-8 PM. Families participating in the trunk o treat theme vehicles, please arrive by 5 PM to start setting up and enter the parking lot where you will be assigned your spot....
Fall Scholastic Book Fair – Oct. 14-18, 2019
The book fair is a great time to find exciting stories for the new school-year. The Scholastic Book Fair not only provides great books it also funds the Hayhurst Library for all students. BooksB4Bed On Tuesday evening, please join us for Books Before Bed between...