Originally delivered on 8/22/2023 10:04 am

SUBJECT: News from Heights HS PTO for 08/22/2023

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 23
5:30p Ms. Hampton's Virtual “Back to School” meeting
Friday, August 25
PTO Store Volunteer Training
Monday, August 28
First Day of School
Monday, September 4
Labor Day

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Schedules: students and parents will be notified when schedules are finalized. When counselors return to duty their priority will be to ensure all students are scheduled and classes are balanced. Please do not email them about a schedule change until you receive notice that student scheduling is complete.  Thank you!

Ms. Hampton's Virtual “Back to School” meeting
Ms. Hampton's Virtual “Back to School” meeting

""On Wednesday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m. I am hosting a virtual “Back to School” meeting.  The target audience for this meeting is freshman parents.  However, anyone is welcome to attend.  The link to the meeting will be posted on our website the day of the meeting, and we will record the meeting and post to the website.

I will send out a more comprehensive email regarding logistics the week before school starts, and I will review those things at the virtual meeting on August 23.  We are also working on a more comprehensive parent and student handbook which we hope to have completed by the end of next week.  This will include a course catalogue and sample 4-year plans as many of our returning parents have requested.

📢 👏 Our amazing award winning Redcoats who have been hard at work getting ready to continue their tradition of excellence!""

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Grade 10-12 Laptop Pick up 8/17/-8/26** date change
Grade 10-12 Laptop Pick up 8/17/-8/26** date change

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - Go get your Laptop
This is the last week for sophomores, juniors and seniors to get their laptops before school starts.  Sign up ASAP!

Students must fill out the Google form to set up a time to meet: https://forms.gle/fypDcPu1UpqUWRzH7

To make the process smooth and seamless, we are asking that students pay the $25.00 insurance fee ahead of time and bring a screenshot of their receipt as well as the laptop agreement. These items are in the Google form itself!

BE ready to take your ID badge picture!

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Back to School
Back to School

Welcome to all incoming Bulldogs! only a few more days for the start of school! Take a look...

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PTO Store Volunteer Opportunity
PTO Store Volunteer Opportunity

We are in desperate need of volunteers for our School Store.  Haven’t volunteered before or missed the training?  You can still help!  There will be an experienced person there to help you.  Pro tip - this is a great way to see your kids during the school day.  The energy is electric, and you will have lots of fun while volunteering.  Reminder to get VIPS certified! 

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Check out our HHS PTO linktree!
Check out our HHS PTO linktree!

You will find our link in our instagram bio. We’ll use it to house all important links that we want to share with you:  linktr.ee/heightshspto

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$100 Teacher Supply Reimbursement is open through September 30th!
$100 Teacher Supply Reimbursement is open through September 30th!

Teachers: Don’t miss out on the $100 Teacher Supply reimbursement!  The PTO will reimburse every Heights High teacher up to $100 for classroom supplies. All you need to do is fill out the Teacher Supply Reimbursement Form, which can be found on our Forms and Documents page, attach your receipts, and submit online via the form. 

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ALL HHS PTO VOLUNTEERS NEED TO GO THRU HISD VIPS
ALL HHS PTO VOLUNTEERS NEED TO GO THRU HISD VIPS

When adults volunteer, all students benefit! There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved!  Your help is always needed! 

All APPROVED background checks in the HISD VIPS (Volunteer In Public Schools) expired on July 31, 2023. 

You have to renew your application every school year.

If you plan to volunteer for the 2023-2024 school year, please take this time to complete a volunteer application by clicking on the link VIPS.  Thank you for your continued support!

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Heights HS Parent Teacher Organization Membership
Heights HS Parent Teacher Organization Membership

We were so excited to welcome all the incoming freshmen last week during Pup Camp.  We want to invite all parents, family, guardians, teachers and students to join the Heights High School Parent Teacher Organization - HHS PTO.  Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join!

There are 6 membership levels for the 2023-2024 HHS PTO. Please join us today!

https://www.heightspto.org

Please contact membership@heightspto.org if you have any questions or concerns.

 

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Teacher Grant Requests Form opens August 15th!
Teacher Grant Requests Form opens August 15th!

Teachers/Staff….this is for you!  The PTO will pay up to $1000 for a teacher grant to support you and your class needs.  The online teacher grant request form will officially open up on August 15th! Funds are limited so try to get your requests in early.  Please email Aimee Flood at grants@heightspto.org with any questions you may have. 

Click here for more details and form: https://www.heightspto.org/grants

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Class of 2024
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Register Cap and Gown Photos!

Please register online to take your cap & gown photo off-campus at Legacy Studio. If spots are filled, keep checking back.

Another photographer has been added to avoid lengthy waits. Thank you all for your patience, everything should run smoothly now. Please reach out to Ms. Harris or Mr. Biles with any concerns.
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Class of 2025
Fundraiser! LAST WEEK!
Fundraiser! LAST WEEK!

The Class of 2025 is brought back this summer fundraiser! Order a pizza kit from Little Caesar's between now and August 25th and $6 from every kit ordered will go to the Class of 2025. Last year we sold around 40 pizzas today we have only sold 9!

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Class of 2026
Spirit Night at Fajita Pete's - Sept 26th
Spirit Night at Fajita Pete's - Sept 26th

Save the date for our Spirit Night at Fajita Pete's - Sept 26. In a rush? You can also do pick up/take out. Be sure and mention "Heights C/O 2026" and 15% of all $$ goes to our class.

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