Notes from the North Park Hive

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weekend! We have several busy days leading up to Thanksgiving break! To our veterans - I hope you had a nice Veterans Day this past week. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.

Thank you for your support of our fundraiser!! WOW! We were able to profit $7400. Thank you for your support!!!

Thank you for the ongoing food donations for our Family Resource food drive! It will wrap up soon. We have such generous families!!

The Thanksgiving holiday meal sign-ups will close on Tuesday. We are unable to add names after that.The sign up is linked below. The cost is $5 and you MUST register in advance. Preschool families will be attending our Christmas Holiday Meal in December.

We do have one more item we will ask for assistance with this semester - treating our staff the week before Christmas. We have a very large staff (over 100) and we like to do things to encourage them in the wild days before Winter Break. We try to use money "raised" for our students, so we do not have funds for staff treats. Each year, we have made a wishlist and parents have done an amazing job helping purchase items off the list. I know teachers appreciate it and we always try to tell them that parents make the treat days possible!!! The Amazon list is posted below. We also need sponsors (parent or business) for a few items that come from Sam's Club or Wal-Mart. If you can help with those items, just sign up so I can be in touch.

If you need assistance with the app in any way, please call the NPES office at 270-351-4464 or email laurabeth.hayes@hardin.kyschools.us

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hayes (principal)

The items purchased off this list are for ALL of our staff members - custodians, teachers, cafeteria staff, etc. Everyone at NPES works SO HARD to love, protect and teach your children. We appreciate your help in making them feel special with some holiday cheer/treats!

Amazon Wishlist

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/94F36FLNFJD4?ref_=wl_share

Sam's/Wal-Mart List
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Muqm5HMVa6CnfMwt1hDQxI3-ezRFif31jpKkX9zO4Sg/edit?usp=sharing

Our Kindergarten Holiday Meal will take place on November 20th, 2025. Please pay close attention to the time beside your student's teacher when making plans to attend! We are excited to continue this Kindergarten tradition at our school!

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We are asking that only 2 guests attend the meal with your student. Due to space and supplies we are unable to make exceptions for additional guests. We appreciate your understanding!

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There will be a pre paid cost for this meal of $5.00 for each of your 2 guests, cash only, due before November 18th. You must REGISTER and send this money in or come by the NPES office prior to November 18th. We will not accept money the day of the event to expedite the check in process. Please send the money in a marked envelope/baggie with your student's name and teacher.

Please note that our lunch menu will sometimes differ from what is listed due to availability of items and delivery dates to our school sometimes being different. All students may eat breakfast and lunch for FREE.

We LOVE seeing students reading at home with their families!!!! The November reading tree leaves should be coming home ASAP, and you can print out from the link below as well! If you need more, just let your teacher know. READ TOGETHER AS A FAMILY! Your student earns a cool holiday-themed sticker.

All of the Family Resource Coordinators are planning a "hats off to helping others" event on November 25th. Students will bring $1 and will be able to wear a hat that day. All money will be used by the local FRCs to help with assisting families during challenging times. More info to come!