Our Hexter Holiday Extravaganza needs volunteers.  The signup sheet is open and available in your Membership Toolkit account, Instagram (volunteer_hexter), our FB pages as well as the QR code and link below.  Come join us at Hexter on 12/6 for some holiday fun, shopping, Santa and log some volunteer time for our Hexter Hawks!

                  Holiday Extravaganza Sign Up

Any time spent volunteering at Hexter PTA events can be quickly logged in your Membership Toolkit account by following these steps: 

To log Volunteer Time in Membership Toolkit:

-Log onto your Membership Toolkit account

-Navigate to Volunteer tab

-Select Record Volunteer Hours

-View Hours

-Record Hours

You can also check out the latest Volunteering Opportunities posted by the Hexter PTA in Membership Toolkit by following these steps:

To view some of our open Volunteer Opportunities via MTK:

-Log onto your Membership Toolkit account

-Navigate to My Account tab

-Select My Forms/Paperwork

-Under Volunteer Opportunities active links will be posted - you can find our 12/6 sign up sheet there now!

Accumulated volunteering time helps position Hexter Elementary for special grants and educational gifts. If there are any volunteering questions, please reach out to me at @volunteerhexter@gmail.com.

Meet our volunteer of the month, Jessica Abbondanzio. Jessica is being recognized for her selfless contributions to so many things: Coins for Custodians, Teacher's Lounge, Library volunteering, Tuesday folders, and the list goes on.  Here are some words from Jessica on what volunteering means to her.

I have a personal love for Hexter, since I was a student here myself from Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  I formed great friendships and found it was such a wonderful community. Now to have my twins here as Kindergartners, it is really neat to see them walk the same halls, even if it is for only one year before the building comes down. 

When I was a teacher myself, I always appreciated the parental volunteers. I am so happy to be able to give back now and be one of the parental volunteers at this stage of life.

Lonnie brightens all of our days with his genuine smile and friendly demeanor.  Here are some words on what Hexter means to him:

I have been a school crossing guard for Hexter Elementary for ten months. I love greeting the parents and kids and also making sure they cross the street safely. My favorite pastime is working on my project, which is my old school car. My favorite school memories are when the kids give me little drawings of me crossing pedestrians across the street with my stop sign.

Wednesday 12/4

20% back MUST MENTION HEXTER

5-9pm

Instore and to go orders (online code will be provided later)

• The tree will go live with angels on Friday December 6th at 7:30 a.m.
• Angels may be chosen daily before school from 7:30-8:15, or following dismissal from 3:30-4:00. (Also during the December PTA meeting)
• The gifts should be returned wrapped, with the angel tag attached, no later than Monday December 16^th.
• Updates/Critical needs will be shared on social media

K-2nd will have their performance at 9:00 AM on Friday, December 20. 

3rd-5th Music, Orchestra, and Choir will perform at 10 AM on Friday, December 20. 

PreK will perform in their classrooms during their Christmas party that day! 

Date: December 20th 11am-12pm
There will be early dismissal that day at 12pm.
All family and parents are welcome to attend!
All guests must check in at the front office to get their raptor badge.

Each class will receive an email from their rep(s) planning their party to gather supplies and treats from the class. Stay tuned and happy holidays! 

Here is a guide to teacher's favorite things list. Happy Holidays!

Teacher Favorite Things List

With the holidays approaching, the spirit store is celebrating with a markdown and a new spirit item to give your little Hawk (or yourself!).   Orders will be distributed the last week of school before the break (12/16-12/20).   Stay tuned for more details!  

Hexter Spirit Store