2020 Holiday Helps in Washington County PDF
HURRICANE ELEMENTARY PTO
December 2020 UPDATE
DEAR PARENTS,
During this holiday season, the PTO is working to connect parents with our school. Did you know that your last-minute holiday shopping can benefit all the students in our community?
Next time you log on to Amazon, use smile.Amazon.com and search for Hurricane Elementary PTO. Every time you make a purchase through Amazon, use this option so a portion of your purchase can support our school!
For others of us, the holidays can be a very difficult time to make sure our family’s needs are met. Please review the community resources below to see what might help you.
Sincerely,
Hurricane Elementary PTO Board
| RENTAL ASSISTANCE: The St. George Housing Authority has an emergency rental assistance grant application (once per lifetime), for special circumstances. Call 435-628-3648, http://www.stgeorgehousingauthority.org/emergency-rental-assistance.html |
PTO Meetings: Held VirtuallyPTO Meetings are held the first Wednesdays of every month at 1:15. You can join by clicking the button below, or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/HESPTO If you are unable to attend the meeting as scheduled, you can access a recording by contacting Principal Matthew Lowe (matthew.lowe@washk12.org). Join our Next PTO Meeting by Clicking HERE VOLUNTEER FOR OUR SCHOOL There are many of ways to help out this year, even while observing CoVid-19 precautions: Volunteer Directly with Students Modified Classroom HelpThe change for the 2020-2021 school year is that you must be able to commit to at least a weekly volunteer schedule. This change makes it easier to keep track of who is in school at a given time. School EventsMany of our PTO events this year will require parent support at the school. These volunteer opportunities are for a few hours at a time on the day of an event like fundraising or Spirit Week. Visit our website hurricanepto.org to find current event needs Anyone who works directly with students needs to contact Principal Matthew Lowe (matthew.lowe@washk12.org) to complete the following: 1) Fill out a volunteer release form 2) Watch the volunteer privacy training video 3) Watch the CoVid safety training video Volunteer Behind the Scenes Many PTO events require preparation that you can help with. Some positions within the organization still need to be filled, and we could use your help with upcoming events. PTO POSITIONS Communications & PTO Website: Audri Wadsworth Volunteer Coordinator: Maggie Maxfield Teacher lunch/appreciation: Cassie Wayman Fun Run: Tanya Seegmiller Cougar Creations / Student Council: Staci Glazier Treasurer: Anna Hawkins Pick-up & drop-off improvement: Becky Holman OPEN POSITIONS: Chair Secretary Assistant to the Treasurer UPCOMING EVENTS & PROJECTS The following events and projects will be sponsored by the PTO during the month of December. Find out how you can help on our website, hurricanepto.org Fun Run Students can run around the track and earn charms on a necklace Teacher Appreciation Gifts Help us thank our teachers! At Hurricane Elementary we have awesome teachers! The PTO is coordinating appreciation lunches and treats throughout the year, if businesses or parents would like to donate toward these events please contact Cassandra Wayman at 435-592-3058 or cassiewayman1@gmail.com for details and planning. Businesses who donate will be given the opportunity to promote their business by providing business cards to be displayed at the appreciation lunches. Outdoor TablesThe PTO is partnering with the school to purchase outdoor tables. These tables will increase outdoor eating and teaching capacity. The PTO’s portion of this project was paid for by last year’s cookie dough fundraiser. |
2020 Holiday Helps in Washington County
A FREE traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be provided at the Red Rock Canyon School, 747 East St. George Blvd. from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th.
Everyone is welcome. There are no qualifying factors.
Food box distributions at Red Cliffs Mall parking lot by Southern Utah Pacific Islander Coalition / Utah Food Bank starting at 9am, November 21st (frozen turkeys included) and Dec. 5th same time, same place.
Other food box distributions: Nov. 19th & Dec. 17 @ Washington City Community Center from 8:30-10:30 am
Nov. 20th & Dec. 18th at the Green Valley LDS Stake Center, 511 S. Valley View Dr. SG from 8:30-10:30 am
Dec. 3rd at the Washington County School District west parking lot, 121 W. Tabernacle, St. George 8:30-10:30 am
KONY “Coins for Kids” provides Christmas assistance for families with children ages 2-17 in Washington County who qualify because of need. A referral letter is required from the school, clergy leader, or from a social service agency or non-profit organization.
*Applications this year will be taken ONLINE because of the Coronavirus.
Go to: www.coinsforkids.net to apply. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 18th at 5pm.
Families will be scheduled to verify their documents during the week of Nov. 16-20 at the Washington
County School District main building, 121 West Tabernacle Street.
*Nov. 16th from 9am – 5pm, Nov. 17th from 1-5 pm, Nov. 18th & 19th from 9am – 7pm, and Nov. 20 from 9am – 5pm.
*Parents MUST wear a mask inside the district office building and should plan to come alone.
*Childcare may be available through the Family Support Center by calling 435-674-5133.
There is a limit of 3 years of assistance over a 9-year period. After 3 years, families may apply for assistance through Toys for Tots (see below).
Families may not apply for assistance at both Coins for Kids and Toys for Tots.
Toys for Tots will provide toys to those who apply online at https://st-george-ut.toysfortots.org/ Families should apply for Christmas assistance (first) through KONY “Coins for Kids” if they have not already met the 3-year maximum limit. Applications will be taken up to December 19th.
Switchpoint Community Resource Center (948 N. 1300 W. SG) now operates the Community Soup Kitchen where they serve a hot meal Mon.–Fri. from 11:30 am–1:00 pm. They provide food boxes as well.
Switchpoint houses our community’s local food pantry Mon.–Fri. from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Call 435-628-9310 ext. 4 to find out when you can come.
Their thrift store is across the street for clothing, etc. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am – 6pm. Call 435-628-9310 ext. 5
Any gently used coats donated by the community will be available for pickup. Check with intake.
For a hot Sunday meal, go to Solomon’s Porch at 1495 Blackridge Dr. #A240 in St. George, 84790 from 12:30-1:30 pm. They also have food boxes available Fridays from 3 pm sharp.
Salvation Army, 803 S. Bluff Street (in old KMART parking lot area), 435-275-4975 can assist with their small food pantry, with a monthly food box and weekly bread and pastries. They also provide some emergency rental assistance, fuel assistance, and emergency transportation for those who qualify. They also have Deseret Industries vouchers for clothing and household needs. The donations they receive from the bell ringers & kettles go to support many Christmas efforts in the community.
For clothing needs, please contact your school counselor. They have clothing vouchers from the Catholic Thrift store, and the Switchpoint CRC Thrift store. DI vouchers are NOW available as of 11/30/20.
HEAT (Home Energy Assistance Target) program. Apply now for help with your gas and electrical bills. You don’t need to be behind on your bill. Call 435-652-9643
RENTAL ASSISTANCE: The St. George Housing Authority has an emergency rental assistance grant application (once per lifetime), for special circumstances. Call 435-628-3648, http://www.stgeorgehousingauthority.org/emergency-rental-assistance.html