ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy Holidays! Our PTSA team came up with some great ideas to spread some cheer. 
Drive around town to take in some great lighting displays on our Holiday House Hunt, or have your kids enter the Gingerbread contest (deadline Thursday, Dec. 17th). More details are below. 

The Hampstead Holiday House Hunt Route Map with turn-by-turn directions are available here:  https://hampsteadptsa.blogspot.com/2020/12/holiday-house-hunt-2020.html
The entire route done in a loop takes about 1 1/2 hours to complete. 
If you prefer a printable PDF please email 2ndvp@hampsteadptsa.org.


  
Welcome back to all returning families and a big PTSA WELCOME to all new families!  As we begin a new school year, we would like to introduce our new Executive Board for the 2020/2021 session:

President:             Jessica Johnson (president@hampsteadptsa.org)

Vice President:     Katie Cipriano (vicepresident@hampsteadptsa.org)

2nd Vice President:     Jenn Baer (2ndvp@hampsteadptsa.org)

Secretary:             Vacant

Treasurer:             Jessica Daley (treasurer@hampsteadptsa.org)


Please join us at our next General Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 11th at 7pm.  We'll be sharing lots of exciting program and event updates! This will be a virtual meeting held via Zoom.

PTSA KIDS
Our Hampstead Middle School student members are AMAZING - these awesome kids are an integral part in our organization, and we could not hold nearly as many fun events and programs without their help.  As a PTSA Student Member, children earn volunteer hours, make new friends, and learn the value of helping others and our Hampstead community.  The students meet on average twice a month before school.  If your child is interested in this great group, please contact Sarah Wisecarver (PTSA Kids Chair) at ptsakids@hampsteadptsa.org for more information.

PTA Reflections Art Program
Reflections Theme

"I Matter Because..." is the theme for the 2020-21 Reflections Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. And New Hampshire state PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education. Each year, the Hampstead schools participate in this program. Participation is easy, exciting and empowering! Reflections is a competition that encourages students to:

  • Unleash creative talents and be inspired
  • Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
  • Experience the fun and joy of making art
  • Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
  • Receive positive recognition for their original works of art
We are pleased to announce that the PTA Reflections art competition is now accepting entries! Details on how to enter, and the rules are posted on our Reflections program page. Please note that entries will be collected in person at each school. Deadline has passed and judging is taking place the week of December 14th - stay tuned for our state level participant announcement! Virtual presentation of all entries will occur via video in early January. Any questions may be directed to reflections@hampsteadptsa.org 

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Box Tops are now even easier to redeem for cash for your schools!  We are so excited to transition to their new online redemption - all you need to do is download the Box Tops App and scan your receipts - NO MORE CLIPPING Box Tops off products!  Please click on the "Programs" tab for more information - we are still accepting non-expired paper box tops. Please contact us with any questions at boxtops@hampsteadptsa.org.  


Join the Hampstead PTSA

The Hampstead PTSA Membership welcomes Parents, Guardians, Teachers, Staff, Family, Alumni and PTSA HMS students! Why join? Your membership helps support programs like the Enrichment Courses and popular events such as the Bingo for Books, Jingle Bell Shop, Halloween Party/Parade, and funds special teacher requests such as tools to facilitate unique, learning experiences and classroom enhancements like custom chairs...and so much more! 

With an emphasis on virtual and socially distanced experiences this year - we're counting on your support even more. Whether you can give a little of your time or simply wish to make a monetary donation by "joining", we greatly appreciate your membership and support.  

Please submit payment online by checking out using the PayPal button below. After selecting your initial membership, there is an option to continue shopping that will allow you to sign up for additional memberships in one transaction. Once payment has been made please fill out the membership form and email a scanned copy to treasurer@hampsteadptsa.org.














We update this web site as much as possible, but another great way to keep in touch is via our Facebook page. Please give us a follow! 

We also invite you to please attend a meeting and consider serving as a volunteer for and/or attend a PTSA event. This is your PTSA! The more family involvement we have, the more successful we will be. Plus, your kids will love seeing you around school - we promise! Our meetings for the school year are held once a month at 7pm.  All General Membership Meetings will be held virtually for the 2020/2021 school year. 

If you have any questions please contact a member of the PTSA Executive Board via email info@hampsteadptsa.org.