Be sure to follow Hickory PTA on Facebook and visit hickorypta.net all month for the latest updates.

Jog-A-Thon
 

We're kicking off our Hickory Jog-A-Thon fundraiser on Wednesday, March 2nd!

If you'd like to support this program, please visit MYBOOSTER.COM on or after Wednesday, February 16th.

We're suggesting a one-time $30 donation per student, which will help the PTA supply Hickory with the needed funds for new Chromebooks, and other events that aim to strengthen our school community. 

This year more than ever, we need additional funds to provide an excellent educational experience for all of our students. 

We completely understand if your family is not in a position to financially support the school right now. You can still be involved by simply SHARING our fundraiser with friends and extended family online at MYBOOSTER.COM.

Sharing IS supporting!

All students will participate in the Hickory Jog-A-Thon, regardless of financial contribution. We will also follow all school safety guidelines to ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone.

We appreciate your support more than you know. More details to come as we get closer to kickoff!

Key Dates to Remember!
 

• Registration on MYBOOSTER.COM Begins - Wednesday, February 16th
   
• Donating Begins - Wednesday, February 23rd
• Official Fundraiser Kick Off - Wednesday, March 2nd
• Event Day - Friday, March 11th

Hickory Hoodies for Sale!
 

They're soft, they're cozy, they're affordable and they support the PTA!
Get yours today. Youth and adult sizes available.

The order deadline for free school pickup has been extended to Feb 15th.

Orders after Feb 15th will only be available for shipping (for additional fees).
 

Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.

Keep a lookout for announcements about school pickup days and times coming up! 

Volunteer Opportunties

Are you interested in volunteering or becoming a part of the PTA board?
Contact us to learn more.

It's not too late to become a PTA Member! If you join by Friday, February 11th, you will be eligible to vote in our upcoming PTA board elections.

2022-2023 PTA Nominations
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Thank you to the PTA members and Hickory Parents who have accepted nominations for the following positions:

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• President* - Sunny Joo

• Treasurer* - Chris Maleki

• Recording Secretary* - Liana Osborne

• 1st VP of Programs - Winnie Nguyen 

• 2nd VP of Fundraising - OPEN

• 3rd VP of Volunteers - Sofia Yassin

• 4th VP of Communications - Sara Romero

• Auditor - Amy Brownstone

• Financial Secretary - Mary Ishida

• Historian - Keri Kaba-Dien

We will hold official elections and can accept further nominations from the floor on Thursday, March 10th at 6:00 p.m. We invite you to attend and participate. 

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Please look for the link in the upcoming PTA communications.

2021-2022 Hickory Yearbooks for Sale!

It's time to lock in the early bird pricing for the 2021-2022 Hickory Yearbook!

They're only $18 until March 31, 2022. Price will rise to $22 after that.

Yearbook sales end May 4, 2022.

The yearbook will be distributed at school sometime in June.

We're accepting photos in the following categories:

• 1st day of school

• Halloween

• Winter Celebrations

• PJ/Ugly Sweater Days

• Multicultural Day (and other special student council days)

• Mask Contest

• Paw Award Winners

• Spiritwear

• Sports

• and more!

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For more information, please email hickoryptayearbook@gmail.com.

Submit Your Box Tops!

An easy way to support Hickory Elementary is to submit Box Tops from your everyday grocery purchases. Just download the Box Tops app to your smartphone and take a picture of your grocery receipt—it’s really that easy.

Here's a list of products that can help you earn money for Hickory.

Great News! If you buy your groceries online or via Instacart, you can still submit your receipts for credit. Reminder: Do not send your receipt as an attachment, otherwise it will not process correctly; just forward the whole email directly from your inbox.

If your digital receipt is only available through your store’s shopping app, you can forward it directly to receipts@boxtops4education.com.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tricia Cole at triciacole@gmail.com.

AmazonSmile

Shop with Hickory in 2022!
 

Spring is right around the corner! Whether your planning to freshen up your decor or shop for someone special, hop over to https://smile.amazon.com/ and make "Hickory Elementary School PTA CA" your Smile charity of choice for the month of February. Amazon automatically donates 0.5% of your eligible Charity List purchases to Hickory—at no extra cost to you.

Special thanks to all those who have already signed up! Spread the word to families and friends near and far, as it has truly made an impact.

THANK YOU!

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