May 19, 2025 Edition

Announcements

You're Invited! Join Us Celebrating Excellence and Lifelong Impact: The Year of Achievements

Please join us on Monday, May 19th at 6:00 PM in the Harvest Park Library for a special evening of celebration and recognition.

This year, Harvest Park has been honored with several prestigious awards, including:

🏆 PBIS Platinum Award

🏆 Golden Bell Award

🏆 Schools to Watch Recognition

🏆 ACSA Region 6 Administrator of the Year – Mr. Campisi

🏆 PTA Outstanding Administrator – Mrs. Gonsalves

🏆 PPIE Innovation in Education Award – Mr. Padway

🏆 PTA Excellence in Education Awards – Ms. Christensen, Mrs. Curulla, Ms. Le, Madame Etesse, Mrs. Ricci, and Mr. Campisi

We will also be recognizing our teachers and staff who are retiring and celebrating all the successes that made this school year so remarkable.

We are so excited and look forward to seeing you there as we all come together to honor and thank the exceptional individuals who make our school community thrive.

Thank You to Our Incredible 8th Grade Dance Team

A sincere thank you to our amazing 8th Grade Dance Chairs - Stacy Merrill and Meghan Trejo and the committee: Josephina Maria DeLuca, Margo Shimy, Jen Heid, Lisa Willis, Erica Utikal, Vicki Thalman, Carrie Mittoka, Alison Gray - as well as the many 6th and 7th grade parent-volunteers, for making the 8th Grade Dance a truly unforgettable celebration!

Your dedication, creativity, and countless hours of effort brought this event to life. From thoughtful planning and coordination to beautiful decorations and seamless execution - everything was amazing. Your ingenuity and creativity ensured the evening felt festive and fun!

Our students experienced an evening of joy, laughter, and memories they will carry with them for years to come. 



Thank you for making this milestone so meaningful and special for our 8th graders.

PPIE Updates

Thank You for your support !

PPIE loves to support our students and teachers every year through our student and educator grants programs. Last week PPIE just awarded over $22,000 in grants to 13 teachers representing Lydiksen, Vintage Hills, Walnut Grove, Hart, Harvest Park, Amador Valley, Foothill, and Pleasanton Virtual Academy. Congratulations grant recipients and thank you for all you do for our students!

In the fall, PPIE also funded 19 student grants totaling over $6,100. Schools represented included Hearst, Mohr, Harvest Park, Hart, Amador Valley, Foothill, and Pleasanton Virtual Academy. These exciting grant projects are student focused, promote creativity and innovative thinking, and further student engagement and learning.

Thank you to our generous Grant Sponsors: Safeway Foundation, SaveMart Cares, The Clorox Company and Shimy Family Foundation. Learn more about our grant program on our website. 

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

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!