Jan 13, 2025 Edition

Welcome back and Happy New Year. We hope you and your families a wonderful winter break. 

Warmly,

HP PTSA

Announcements

HP PTSA General Association Meeting

Please join us at the General Association meeting on January 30 at 7 pm



Meet the HP PTSA 2024-25 Board and learn what has been achieved and planned for the year 2024-25. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming General Association Meeting on January 30th virtually to share their insights and help enhance and enrich students' educational experiences.

Donations to Support Programs at Harvest Park

The Harvest Park PTSA is committed to making our students’ middle school experience exceptional through programs that foster learning, creativity, and a sense of community.

Your support can help us fund:

• World Languages Tutorials: Empowering students to explore and embrace new cultures and languages.
• Science Fair: Sparking curiosity and innovation in young minds.
• Multicultural Fair: Celebrating the incredible diversity that enriches our community.
• Classroom Needs: Equipping teachers and students with the resources to succeed.

Your contribution is vital — these impactful programs are only possible with the generosity of caring individuals like you.

🌟 Please Donate 🌟

Every dollar truly makes a difference. Your gift — no matter the size — helps provide opportunities for our students to grow, connect, and excel in ways that shape their futures.

Together, we can create an environment where our children thrive academically and socially while celebrating the diversity and potential that make our school so special.

Thank you for your continued kindness and support!

With heartfelt gratitude,

HP PTSA

MAP Testing

Students will participate in their second round of MAP testing for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, January 14th and Wednesday, January 15th.

On testing days, students should report to their 1st-period teacher. TAs will test with the teacher they assist in the same classroom.



To help students perform their best, please encourage them to:

• Fully charge their Chromebook the night before testing.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.

PPIE Updates

Save the Date!

Join us for PPIE’s Pleasanton Run for Education on Sunday, April 27, 2025! This exciting community event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.

Choose from a 10K, 5K, 2 Mile, or 1/4 Mile Kids' Challenge—each distance is perfect for both runners and walkers. The day will culminate in a carnival-style celebration featuring vendor booths, an awards ceremony, a DJ, and refreshments.

Congratulations to Claire Shriber!

A 10th grader from Amador Valley High School, Claire stood out among 50 entries in our t-shirt design contest. Her artwork beautifully captured the spirit of PPIE’s Pleasanton Run for Education. 

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!