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Originally delivered on 9/3/2021 10:46 am

SUBJECT: September News

September 2021
We've Made it Four Weeks!

And overall our students aren't just surviving - they're thriving!  Last year we were just getting ready to switch to face to face (for some), and this year we've already enjoyed four weeks of amazing in person instruction AND our kids are safe and happy!  

PTA Meeting Sept. 23rd

Join us September 23rd at 6:00 pm for our first PTA Meeting of the year!  We cant wait to share some of the things we've been working on, and see where else we can help.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87342974853?pwd=OWNoWi9JMTBSZitXci8xVVE1Yk5CZz09

Meeting ID: 873 4297 4853

Passcode: 351532

Are you a member yet?

Our PTA membership numbers are off to a great start, but we would love to have many more families join!  Being a PTA member benefits you (discounts), your child (more funding for enrichment), and Huffman's future (helping shape the Huffman culture).  Check out our info flyer HERE and click below to join!

Join PTA
Starting Next Week

If you've been around since PC (Pre-Covid) you know that Huffman has some awesome afterschool extracurricular opportunities for students.  There's a little something for everyone - sports, dance, chess, science, legos, and drama.  Check out our programs page for all the details!

Program Details
Spirit Wear

We have the best spirit shirts this year!  We have received our restock and are ready to fill orders! Items can be delivered to your child's class and sent home in their backpacks.

Huffman PTA Store
Volunteer Opportunities

We have a couple of routine volunteer opportunities we would like to get filled!  If you are interested, see below!  (Note, you are required to have passed the background check at https://plano.voly.org/)

Morning Carline Help
Workroom Volunteers
TOP HAWKS Signup
Donations

If you are interested in grabbing something for Huffman next time you're at the store, the office will happily accept donations for kid sized masks, bottled water, and individually wrapped healthy snacks (nut-free please)!

Upcoming Events
Monday, September 6
Labor Day/No School
Tuesday, September 7
Labor Day/No School
Monday, October 11
Student Holiday/No School
Tuesday, October 12
Student Holiday/No School
Saturday, November 6
3:00p Fall Carnival
Back to School Bash

One of PTA's favorite events to plan is our Back to School Bash on September 9th, which due to PISD guidelines has been cancelled.  Have no fear, we are working on organizing another opportunity to safely get together as a community!

Huffman PTA Supports Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. This event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates and celebrates the many ways that these communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large. The vibrant influence of Latino culture can be seen throughout so many aspects of the American culture, including the everyday foods that we enjoy (tacos and tortillas), the cultural celebrations that we've embraced (like piñatas!), the music that we vibe to (artists like Shakira and JLo and genres like bachata, merengue, and reggaeton).


Local events to attend:

Canto y Grito - KERA Art + Seek Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 

Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Dallas Arboretum


For more information about Huffman's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, contact Jenelle Berry-Cook at jenelle@mcbcap.com

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