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It was wonderful to see everyone at Homestead’s Back to School Night. I hope you enjoyed connecting with teachers and fellow parents while visiting the classrooms. We all appreciate our phenomenal teachers and class parents for providing valuable information as well as organizing the class lists and lotteries.
Thank you to those able to attend SEPTA’s general meeting and Homestead’s first PTA Meeting of the year. SEPTA guest speaker, Dr. Comiskey’s presentation on Cultivating Relationships can be found here. If you weren’t able to join the PTA Meeting, you can find an agenda of the meeting here, principal presentation here, and committee updates can be found below. Look out for upcoming meetings throughout the year, the next one is our All Schools PTA meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 7:00PM.
Homestead’s Storybook Character Parade is on Thursday, October 31st, at 10:30AM. Children are invited to wear costumes to school and parents/caregivers can watch the parade on Stratford Avenue. See the Family Fun Committee update below on the Jack O’Lantern Jubilee for Kindergarten and 1st Grade information which occur before and after the parade.
Committee Updates
Family Fun
The Family Fun Committee, led by Tanya Bankewitz and Daniela Saka, are very excited to host Homestead’s annual Jack O'Lantern Jubilee on Thursday, October 31st. This is a Family Fun event where parents/caregivers are invited to participate in activities with their children.
The committee is seeking donations and volunteers to help make the event as festive and fun as possible. They are also looking for someone to “DJ” the event - please reach out if you are interested or know of anyone who would be interested in assisting with the event.
Reflections
Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection” and the program is open for submissions until Wednesday, November 6th. Thank you to Homestead’s Reflections Rep, Daniela Saka, for decorating our submission box, which can be found in the main lobby of Homestead. Entries can be submitted online (except Visual Arts) or physically dropped off in our Reflections box. Entry form and submission requirements can be found at https://gardencitypta.org/reflections - don’t forget your artist statement and remember to sign your form.
PARP (Pick A Reading Partner)
PARP is excited to share another journey of literature and reading with children this year. The theme for the 2024-25 school year is "I Count My Lucky Stars." Keep your eyes open for upcoming events exploring the theme of gratitude with fun activities like Elementary Movie Day in November, Spotlight on the Library in January, Reading Week in March, GC Pen Pals in April, and Book Ninjas in June. PARP is excited to have "How Grizzly Found Gratitude" author Dennis Matthew visit virtually in February.
Health & Safety
This month’s Health and Safety initiative is allergy awareness with the Teal Pumpkin Project. Keep an eye out this month for a display for information and allergy-friendly Halloween ideas in the main entryway of Homestead. Target link to Teal Pumpkin Bucket on display for those interested in creating an allergy-friendly option. Thank you to Homestead’s Health and Safety Reps, Kerry McKeever and Kristina Vaccaro, for organizing the display. Health and Safety is also preparing for the upcoming inclement weather days, please donate to help replenish Homestead’s Indoor Recess Bins.
Sportswear
Thank you to everyone who supported our Fall fundraiser and purchased Garden City Sportswear this season. The Online Shop is open until Sunday, October 13th. Sportswear pick up at the Garden City Middle School on Saturday, November 16th. The Sportswear Committee is looking for volunteers to assist in selling merchandise at the football and soccer games.
Beautification
The Beautification Committee, led by Katie Sampson and Lindsey Finneran, will be decorating the school for Fall and are asking for fall decoration donations. Thank you for helping us make Homestead beautiful!
Photography
Photo Day was a huge success thanks to Homestead’s Photography Rep, Kristina Vaccaro, and all our Photography Committee members that volunteered their morning. Student proofs should be arriving in the next few weeks. Photo Make-Up Day is on Friday, November 15th for any students that were absent or require a retake. If you have any questions or concerns about proofs or photos, please contact the district Photography Chair, Stephanie Cohen, at photography@gardencitypta.com.
Spirit
Homestead showed an amazing amount of support during Spirit Week! We had a special visit from our high school student athletes and band and each student received a Garden City rally towel. Thank you to Homestead’s Spirit Committee, led by Katie Sampson and Lindsay Loos, for organizing and distributing the spirit shirts and rally towels as well as decorating the Homestead float. Homestead’s float theme was Home(stead) Is Where the Heart Is and proudly displayed almost 250 hearts courtesy of every student at Homestead. Special thanks to the Chamberlain Family for providing the vehicle used during the Homecoming Parade. Spirit Week Photos
Open Volunteer Positions
Homestead has open volunteer positions in the following Committees:
Homestead has an open position on the Board in the following:
Garden City District Wide PTA has open volunteer positions in the following Committees:
Hana Noble
Garden City PTA
Homestead Director
Here are the upcoming events for Homestead Families:
PTA meetings offers a valuable opportunity to interact with other parents, hear from a school teacher or principal, and learn up-to-date information. Parents can ask questions and start to build relationships with parents, teachers and school administrators. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences. Come join us!
Hana Noble, Homestead PTA Director homestead@gardencitypta.org
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