Oct 28, 2024 Edition

Announcements

Save the Date: Nov 13th Community Meeting with the Superintendent

Join us on Wednesday, November 13th at 6 PM as we welcome Superintendent Maurice Ghysels to celebrate Harvest Park's recent awards and accomplishments.

Following the celebration, we’ll have an important conversation about the fiscal challenges impacting school districts across the state and how Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) plans to address them. With $8.6 million in reductions needed to balance this year’s budget, your input matters.

All families are invited to attend, ask questions, and share their thoughts. Light refreshments will be served.

Volunteers Needed - Help Supervise Intramurals at Harvest Park!

Do you enjoy sports, supporting students, and contributing to our vibrant school community? Harvest Park Middle School is looking for 3-4 Level 2 Volunteers to help supervise intramural activities on Fridays from 3:00 - 4:15 pm.

This is a great opportunity to engage with our students as they participate in a variety of sports and activities, ensuring they have fun in a safe and supportive environment. Your presence makes a big difference!

Details:

• When: Fridays, 3:00 PM - 4:15 pm
• Where: Harvest Park Middle School Gym
• What You’ll Do: Help supervise intramural sports (ie - basketball and badminton), encourage participation, ensure safety, and promote positive behavior.
• Requirements: Level 2 clearance (click here for more information on volunteering)

If you're interested in volunteering or need more information, please contact Libby Zaine, Athletic Director

Join us in making Fridays a highlight of the week for our students!

Celebrations

The wonderful parents of HPMS organized Diwali lunch for all the HPMS Teachers and Staff members on October 25. A big thanks to the parents for sharing the holiday spirit, by participating and serving the wonderful delicacies to the teachers and staff.

Run for Education 2025 T-Shirt Design contest open until 10/28!

All PUSD students are welcome to participate in the t-shirt design contest for PPIE’s Pleasanton Run for Education, happening April 27, 2025. Winner receives a $100 Amazon gift card and two tickets to the Run. Contest details can be found here.

HP PTSA membership not only gives you the power to vote and help shape the programs and events we support, but it also comes with a range of exclusive perks. 

Pleasanton PTA Perks

CAPTA PTA Membership Perks

National PTA Membership Perks

HP PTSA membership card can be found here. Please use your HP PTSA membership card to utilize the perks.

We are always looking for volunteers to help with various activities and events at Harvest Park.  Please visit the Volunteer section of the PTSA Website to register as volunteer

Here are some useful links for parents to connect with the PTSA and the school events throughout the school year. 

• Weekly Communication to parents happens through the Patriot Press Newsletter. Please sign up by clicking here.  
• Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
• Have Questions? Not sure who to ask? Email  ask_ernie@harvestparkpta.org
• To reach the PTSA, feel free to send an email to communications@harvestparkpta.org 
• Harvest Park School Calendar
• Harvest Park PTSA Meeting Calendar
• Sign up to volunteer

Harvest Park PTSA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID: 94-3399025). Contributions to Harvest Park PTSA are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the IRS.

The PTSA would like to express its thanks for the generous donations.

Employer Matching Funds



Did you know many companies match donations to Harvest Park PTSA? If your company offers donation matching, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Not sure if your company participates? Simply reach out to your HR department to find out. If you have any questions, feel free to email us—we're happy to assist and help double your impact if your company has a matching program.

Thank you for your support!