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  • Welcome back Jaguar Families! 🐆💙💛

    A New School Year Begins!

    Welcome back, Jaguars! We hope your summer was filled with fun, relaxation, and special memories with family and friends. As we kick off another exciting school year at HLJ, we’re thrilled to welcome back our returning families and extend a warm Jaguar welcome to those joining our school community for the first time!

    The PTO has been busy preparing for a fantastic year full of events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our amazing students, teachers, and staff. Whether you’re a returning volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, there’s a place for everyone in our Jaguar family.

    To pre-pay for FUN FRIDAY’s see link below!
    my.cheddarup.com/c/pre-paid-popcorn-ice-pops-and-ufo-day-fy27

    📅 Mark Your Calendars

    Be sure to check the PTO website regularly for:

    • Upcoming events and important dates
    • Volunteer opportunities
    • Fundraisers
    • School news and announcements
    • Teacher appreciation events
    • Family fun nights and special activities

    🤝 Get Involved

    Our PTO is successful because of the incredible support from our HLJ families. Whether you have an hour to spare or want to help throughout the year, every contribution makes a difference. Together, we can create memorable experiences for our students and continue building a strong school community.

    📱 Stay Connected

    Don’t miss out! Follow us on social media and check our PTO website often for the latest updates, event information, and volunteer sign-ups. We encourage all families to join in and stay connected throughout the year.

    🎉 Here’s to an Amazing Year!

    As we begin this new adventure together, let’s make it a year filled with learning, laughter, kindness, and Jaguar pride. We can’t wait to see all of our students grow, achieve, and shine.

    On behalf of the HLJ PTO, we wish every student, teacher, staff member, and family a wonderful start to the school year.

    Let’s make this our best year yet!

    Go Jaguars! 💙💛🐆

    Upcoming Events & Important Dates

    📅August 10 – First Day of School! Staggard Start (A) for Kindergarten ONLY

    📅 August 11- Staggard Start (B) Kindergarten ONLY

    📅 August 12– Tea & Sympathy 8am-9am (Kindergarten Parents ONLY)

    📅 August 12- PTO General Meeting- 9am-10am ALL welcome!

    📅 August 14- Back to School Social (more info to come)

    📅 August 26- SAC Meeting @ 2:45pm

    📅 August 28- Just Poppin’ Friday- Popcorn $2 cash unless prepaid

    💌 Stay Connected

    Follow us on Facebook at @HLJohnsonPTO
    Questions? Ideas? Email us anytime at hljjaguarpto@gmail.com — we love hearing from you!

    This month is packed with fun activities, events, and volunteer opportunities for our school community. Be sure to check out our sign-up link so you don’t miss a thing, we’d love to see you join in the fun!

    You can view all the Sign Up’s available for the month here:
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Business Partners

    We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new business partners this month! Their support allows us to create enriching programs for our students and show appreciation to our staff. Please remember to support these local businesses whenever you can — their generosity helps keep our school community strong.

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference. Email HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com
    Feeling generous? Look at our Amazon Wish-List PTO Amazon Wish-List

    📅 Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

    • August 28- Just Poppin’ Friday (7:30am-10:00am)

    💬 What Has PTO Been Up To?

    Your PTO has been hard at work behind the scenes — organizing fundraisers, planning family events, paying for lots of things, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to support our students and teachers.

    -School Beautification Project– Started with Turf by the VPK/K area, and the area between the buildings

    -Set up for Meet the Teacher

    -T-Shirt Sales

    -Purchased and served breakfast & lunch for teachers/staff during their first week back

    -Covered Monthly Subscriptions (canva, quickbooks, website, cheddar up)

    -Balanced quickbooks.

    We couldn’t do it without YOU — our parents, volunteers, business partners, and staff. Thank you for being part of this amazing school community. Let’s keep leveling up and making this year the best one yet!

    With gratitude,
    💙 Your PTO

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  • April PTO News & Updates 🌸

    Happy April! As we move into the heart of spring, we’re excited to share all the wonderful events, updates, and opportunities happening in our school community. This is a busy and exciting time of year, and we’re grateful for your continued support! It’s hard to believe we only have TWO more months of school left! PTO has had a busy and successful year, and we’re so grateful for the families, teachers, and staff who have supported our students along the way.

    As we head into the last busy months of the school year, your PTO will continue working to support teachers, enhance student experiences, and plan meaningful events for our community. Whether you’ve been involved all year or are just looking for ways to jump in now, there are still plenty of opportunities to participate.

    We encourage families to check the website often for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and PTO updates. Your involvement—big or small—continues to make a positive impact at HL Johnson.

    Thank you for being part of such a supportive and caring school community. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head toward spring!

    Warm regards,
    HLJ PTO

    👉 Don’t forget to read below for important upcoming events and reminders—there’s lots to look forward to as we head into the new year!

    Upcoming Events & Important Dates

    📅April 2 – Green day! Bring your plastic & wear green!
    SSA Spring Into Kindness Dance 6-8pm

    📅 April 3– NO SCHOOL

    📅 April 9- Kindergarten Kick Off

    📅 April 10– UFO Friday $5 cash (unless you prepaid)

    📅 April 16- Aladdin! Musical Night #1 @ 4:30pm and 6:30pm
    https://aladdin-kids-ticketsales.cheddarup.com

    📅 April 22- Aladdin! Musical Night #2 @ 6pm
    https://aladdin-kids-ticketsales.cheddarup.com

    📅 April 29- SAC Meeting @ 2:30pm

    💌 Stay Connected

    Follow us on Facebook at @HLJohnsonPTO
    Questions? Ideas? Email us anytime at hljjaguarpto@gmail.com — we love hearing from you!

    This month is packed with fun activities, events, and volunteer opportunities for our school community. Be sure to check out our sign-up link so you don’t miss a thing, we’d love to see you join in the fun!

    You can view all the Sign Up’s available for the month here:
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Business Partners

    We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new business partners this month! Their support allows us to create enriching programs for our students and show appreciation to our staff. Please remember to support these local businesses whenever you can — their generosity helps keep our school community strong.

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference. Email HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com
    Feeling generous? Look at our Amazon Wish-List PTO Amazon Wish-List

    📅 Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

    • April 2– Green Day (sign up link above)
    • April 24-Popcorn Friday (sign up link above)

    💬 What Has PTO Been Up To?

    Your PTO has been hard at work behind the scenes — organizing fundraisers, planning family events, paying for lots of things, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to support our students and teachers.

    -Ran Penalty Box fundraiser

    -Step it up Fundraiser prize distribution

    -Submitted payments for upcoming field trips

    -Purchased iReady Incentive (icepops) for students

    -Ran a successful Green Day!

    -Covered Monthly Subscriptions (canva, quickbooks, website, cheddar up)

    -Balanced quickbooks.

    We couldn’t do it without YOU — our parents, volunteers, business partners, and staff. Thank you for being part of this amazing school community. Let’s keep leveling up and making this year the best one yet!

    With gratitude,
    💙 Your PTO

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  • February PTO News & Updates ❄️

    As we move into February, it’s hard to believe how quickly this school year is flying by (and how cold it’s been for our Florida babies!) PTO has already had a busy and successful year, and we’re so grateful for the families, teachers, and staff who have supported our students along the way.

    Over the past months, the PTO has helped bring our school community together through events, fundraisers, and classroom support that directly benefit our students. None of this would be possible without the time, energy, and generosity of our HL Johnson families—and we truly appreciate every volunteer, donor, and supporter who has contributed so far.

    February is a great time to stay engaged and look ahead to what’s coming next. As we head into the second half of the school year, the PTO will continue working to support teachers, enhance student experiences, and plan meaningful events for our community. Whether you’ve been involved all year or are just looking for ways to jump in now, there are still plenty of opportunities to participate.

    We encourage families to check the website often for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and PTO updates. Your involvement—big or small—continues to make a positive impact at HL Johnson.

    Thank you for being part of such a supportive and caring school community. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head toward spring!

    Warm regards,
    HLJ PTO

    👉 Don’t forget to read below for important upcoming events and reminders—there’s lots to look forward to as we head into the new year!

    Upcoming Events & Important Dates

    📅February 5- Green day! Bring your plastic!

    📅 February 6- Penalty Box- $3 cash

    📅 February 13- UFO Friday- $5 (unless you prepaid)

    📅 February 16-20- Random Acts of Kindness Week (see flyer below)

    📅 February 17- Astro Family Skate night (see flyer below)

    💌 Stay Connected

    Follow us on Facebook at @HLJohnsonPTO
    Questions? Ideas? Email us anytime at hljjaguarpto@gmail.com — we love hearing from you!

    This month is packed with fun activities, events, and volunteer opportunities for our school community. Be sure to check out our sign-up link so you don’t miss a thing, we’d love to see you join in the fun!

    You can view all the Sign Up’s available for the month here:
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Business Partners

    We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new business partners this month! Their support allows us to create enriching programs for our students and show appreciation to our staff. Please remember to support these local businesses whenever you can — their generosity helps keep our school community strong.

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference. Email HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com
    Feeling generous? Look at our Amazon Wish-List PTO Amazon Wish-List

    📅 Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

    • February 27- Just Poppin Friday (sign up link above)

    💬 What Has PTO Been Up To?

    Your PTO has been hard at work behind the scenes — organizing fundraisers, planning family events, paying for lots of things, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to support our students and teachers.

    -Ran Penalty Box fundraiser

    -Submitted payments for upcoming field trips

    -Purchased iReady Incentive (icepops) for students

    -Ran a successful GRINCH Green Day!

    -Covered Monthly Subscriptions (canva, quickbooks, website, cheddar up)

    -Balanced quickbooks.

    We couldn’t do it without YOU — our parents, volunteers, business partners, and staff. Thank you for being part of this amazing school community. Let’s keep leveling up and making this year the best one yet!

    With gratitude,
    💙 Your PTO

  • January PTO News & Updates ❄️

    Happy New Year, HLJ families! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful winter break. As we welcome January, PTO is excited to kick off the new year with fresh energy, upcoming events, and continued support for our students, teachers, and school community.

    As we move into the second half of the school year, the PTO will continue working closely with staff and families to support enriching experiences for our students. More details about upcoming fundraisers, events, and ways to get involved will be shared soon—stay tuned!

    If you have ideas, questions, or would like to volunteer, we’d love to hear from you. You can reach us anytime through the PTO website or email us at HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com.

    Thank you for being such a wonderful school community. Here’s to a great January and a successful start to 2026 at HLJ!

    Warm regards,
    HLJ PTO

    👉 Don’t forget to read below for important upcoming events and reminders—there’s lots to look forward to as we head into the new year!

    Upcoming Events & Important Dates

    📅January 8- SPIRIT NIGHT AT PAPICHULO! See flyer below for more info

    📅 January 11: Spirit Sunday at Xcel Padel

    📅 January 12- Spring Club sign-ups

    📅 January 14- Class/Group Photos (school uniform)

    📅 January 26-30- Literacy Week

    📅 January 28-SAC Meeting @ 2:45pm

    💌 Stay Connected

    Follow us on Facebook at @HLJohnsonPTO
    Questions? Ideas? Email us anytime at hljjaguarpto@gmail.com — we love hearing from you!

    This month is packed with fun activities, events, and volunteer opportunities for our school community. Be sure to check out our sign-up link so you don’t miss a thing, we’d love to see you join in the fun!

    You can view all the Sign Up’s available for the month here:
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Business Partners

    We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new business partners this month! Their support allows us to create enriching programs for our students and show appreciation to our staff. Please remember to support these local businesses whenever you can — their generosity helps keep our school community strong.

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference. Email HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com
    Feeling generous? Look at our Amazon Wish-List PTO Amazon Wish-List

    📅 Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

    • January 30- Just Poppin Friday (sign up link above)

    💬 What Has PTO Been Up To?

    Your PTO has been hard at work behind the scenes — organizing fundraisers, planning family events, paying for lots of things, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to support our students and teachers.

    -Set up for Holiday Shop (for 2 weeks!!)

    -Lunch from Agliolo, Breakfast from Panera, and a Cocoa/Coffee Bar for teachers and staff

    -Ran the registers at Jaggy’s Gingerbread Holiday Shop!

    -Helped set up at the Commons Holiday Show and paid for DJ, lights, security, etc.

    -Distributed club payments to teachers

    -Ran Penalty Box fundraiser

    -Paid for upcoming musical script/rights

    -Submitted payments for upcoming field trips

    -Purchased iReady Incentive (icepops) for students

    -Ran a successful GRINCH Green Day!

    -Covered Monthly Subscriptions (canva, quickbooks, website, cheddar up)

    -Balanced quickbooks.

    We couldn’t do it without YOU — our parents, volunteers, business partners, and staff. Thank you for being part of this amazing school community. Let’s keep leveling up and making this year the best one yet!

    With gratitude,
    💙 Your PTO

  • December PTO News & Updates 🎄❄️🕎

    Hello Jaguar Families!

    As we wrap up 2025 and head into a season full of celebration, PTO would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing families, teachers, and staff. Your enthusiasm, volunteer hours, and endless support have helped make the first half of the school year one filled with learning, laughter, and memorable moments.

    December brings plenty of excitement to our campus! From classroom festivities to our upcoming winter activities, there’s no shortage of joy in the air. Your PTO is also busy planning for a strong start to the new year—so stay tuned for volunteer opportunities, family events, and ways to get involved in January.

    We wish all our HLJ families a warm, restful break and a beautiful holiday season. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Here’s to finishing the year with gratitude and starting the next with inspiration! ❄️✨

    👉 Don’t forget to read below for important upcoming events and reminders—there’s lots to look forward to as we head into the new year!

    Upcoming Events & Important Dates

    📅December 2-18: Testing (see below for the testing calendar)

    📅 December 3-12: Holiday Shop🎄🕎
    Students are invited to browse and shop for thoughtful gifts for family and friends—it’s a fun and festive way for them to share the joy of giving! This is also a great opportunity to volunteer! Sign up info below.

    📅 December 9th and 11th – Songs of the Season at Commons Park
    Join us for two magical evenings as our students help fill Commons Park with festive music and holiday cheer—bring the whole family and enjoy the spirit of the season! More details in dojo and Facebook!

    📅 December 18th- Pajama Day: Send your students to school cozy and festive—it’s the perfect day to learn in their comfiest holiday pajamas! SCHOOL APPROPRIATE with sneakers 🙂

    📅 December 19th- Winter Field Day: Students will enjoy a fun-filled day of outdoor games and seasonal activities—a perfect way to celebrate the start of winter break!

    📅 December 22nd- January 5: Winter Break- NO SCHOOL!❄️

    💌 Stay Connected

    Follow us on Facebook at @HLJohnsonPTO
    Questions? Ideas? Email us anytime at hljjaguarpto@gmail.com — we love hearing from you!

    This month is packed with fun activities, events, and volunteer opportunities for our school community. Be sure to check out our sign-up link so you don’t miss a thing, we’d love to see you join in the fun!

    You can view all the Sign Up’s available for the month here:
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Business Partners

    We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new business partners this month! Their support allows us to create enriching programs for our students and show appreciation to our staff. Please remember to support these local businesses whenever you can — their generosity helps keep our school community strong.

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference. Email HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com
    Feeling generous? Look at our Amazon Wish-List PTO Amazon Wish-List

    📅 Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

    • December 3-12: Holiday Shop
    • Dec 4– Grinch Green Day- bring your plastic and wear GREEN or GRINCH gear
    • Dec 5- Penalty Box Shaved Ice- $3 cash
    • Dec 9- Songs of the Season Night 1- (VPK, 1st, 3rd, & 4th grades)
    • Dec 11- Songs of the Season Night 2- (K, 2nd, & 5th grades)
    • Dec 12– 👽 UFO Day – Dress in your own style (dress code appropriate) for $5 cash or prepaid
    • Dec 18- Pajama Day
    • Dec 19- Winter Field Day

    💬 What Has PTO Been Up To?

    Your PTO has been hard at work behind the scenes — organizing fundraisers, planning family events, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to support our students and teachers.

    -Paid for & helped set up our family STEAM night

    -Wrapped up fall clubs (Spring club info will be out after the break!)

    -Cleaning the stage room, and setting up Jaggy’s Gingerbread Holiday Shop!

    -Purchased and served teachers and staff a Thanksgiving lunch from our business partner, Thirds BBQ!

    -Purchased iReady Incentive (icepops) for students

    -Ran another successful Green Day!

    -Covered Monthly Subscriptions (canva, quickbooks, website, cheddar up)

    -Balanced quickbooks.

    We couldn’t do it without YOU — our parents, volunteers, business partners, and staff. Thank you for being part of this amazing school community. Let’s keep leveling up and making this year the best one yet!

    With gratitude,
    💙 Your PTO

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  • November PTO News & Updates 🍁🦃

    Hi Jaggy Families!

    Happy November! This month we’re focusing on gratitude — for our amazing teachers, students, staff, and parent community that make our school so special. Thank you for showing up, volunteering, donating, and helping us create memorable experiences for our kids. From now till the end of the year, we have A LOT of fun things happening!

    🦃 Upcoming Events & Important Dates

    📅 November 11 – STEAM Family Fun Night
    Join us for an evening of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities! Families can rotate through fun stations and enjoy snacks and prizes.

    📅 November 24–28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
    Wishing all our families a safe and restful holiday filled with gratitude and togetherness!

    Looking Ahead – Jaggy’s Gingerbread House Holiday Shop

    Our holiday shop opens Thursday, December 4th, and closes Friday, December 12th. More details to come! Make sure you are following us on Facebook and Dojo!

    🍎 Teacher Appreciation

    November’s theme is “Gratitude in Action.” We’ll be surprising our teachers with a “thank you” lunch from one of our favorite business partners, Thirds BBQ! If you’d like to contribute, email us at hljjaguarpto@gmail.com.

    💌 Stay Connected

    Follow us on Facebook at @HLJohnsonPTO
    Questions? Ideas? Email us anytime at hljjaguarpto@gmail.com — we love hearing from you!

    This month is packed with fun activities, events, and volunteer opportunities for our school community. Be sure to check out our sign-up link so you don’t miss a thing, we’d love to see you join in the fun!

    You can view all the Sign Up’s available for the month here:
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Business Partners

    We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new business partners this month! Their support allows us to create enriching programs for our students and show appreciation to our staff. Please remember to support these local businesses whenever you can — their generosity helps keep our school community strong.

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference. Email HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com
    Feeling generous? Look at our Amazon Wish-List PTO Amazon Wish-List

    📅 Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

    • Nov 5– National Donut Day! Thank you to Camacho Blinds for sponsoring the donuts for our amazing teachers!
    • Nov 7– 🍧 Penalty Box Shaved Ice – $3 cash (not part of prepaid option). Don’t forget to send in money if your child would like a treat! No Drop off’s!
    • Nov 10 – Family STEAM night
    • Nov 11– NO SCHOOL for students
    • Nov 13– National World Kindness Day: Wear BLUE
    • Nov 14– 👽 UFO Day – Dress in your own style (dress code appropriate) for $5 cash or prepaid UFO pre-pay here
    • Nov 21- Ice Pops for Safety Patrols- $1 cash
    • Nov 24-Nov 28- NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break 🦃

    💬 What Has PTO Been Up To?

    Your PTO has been hard at work behind the scenes — organizing fundraisers, planning family events, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to support our students and teachers.

    -PTO purchased recess toys for all grades!

    -Unboxed and distributed items from the successful Cherrydale fundraiser

    -Purchased mini pumpkins for all of our students and set up a fun pumpkin patch and photo opp!

    -Purchased iReady Incentive (icepops) for students

    -Set up/clean up for trunk or treat

    – Distributed hoodies and more field trip shirts

    -Ran another successful Green Day!

    -Covered Monthly Subscriptions (canva, quickbooks, website, cheddar up)

    -Balanced quickbooks.

    We couldn’t do it without YOU — our parents, volunteers, business partners, and staff. Thank you for being part of this amazing school community. Let’s keep leveling up and making this year the best one yet!

    With gratitude,
    💙 Your PTO

  • 🎃🍬October PTO News & Updates

    Hi Jaggy Families!

    We’re officially welcoming October and the first month of fall! While the cooler weather hasn’t quite arrived yet, we’re staying hopeful that those crisp autumn days are just around the corner. In the meantime, we’re ready to embrace the season, the holidays, and of course… the beloved “ber trio” (September, October, November)! 🎃🍁🦃

    This month is packed with fun activities, events, and volunteer opportunities for our school community. Be sure to check out our sign-up link so you don’t miss a thing, we’d love to see you join in the fun!

    🍬🍭 DON’T FORGET TO SEND IN YOUR CANDY DONATIONS. 🍬🍭 You can check out our amazon affiliate links for candy below 👇

    Amazon Affiliate Links for Candy!

    Candy Bag Mixed 2lbs

    Candy Mixed 5lbs

    Chocolate Mix 2lbs

    Let’s make this October one to remember, full of laughter, community, and a whole lot of school spirit. 💛💙🐾

    You can view all the Sign Up’s available for the month here:
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Business Partners

    We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new business partners this month! Their support allows us to create enriching programs for our students and show appreciation to our staff. Please remember to support these local businesses whenever you can — their generosity helps keep our school community strong.

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference. Email HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com
    Feeling generous? Look at our Amazon Wish-List PTO Amazon Wish-List

    📅 Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

    • Oct 2– 🚫 No School (Fall Holiday)
    • Oct 2 – School Custodian Appreciation Day
    • Oct 3 – 🍧 Penalty Box Shaved Ice – $3 cash (not part of prepaid option). Don’t forget to send in money if your child would like a treat! No Drop off’s!
    • Oct 5– World’s Teacher Day. Celebrate your teachers on October 3rd by sending a kind note!
    • Oct 6– 💙Wear Blue– Stand up for yourself Stomp our Bullying
    • Oct 8 – Walk and Roll to school day! Meet us at 3 different locations to walk, bike, roll, to school. Arrive by 7:10am, roll out at 7:20am.
      • 📍Crestwood Park: Dr. Amado
      • 📍Mimosa & Royal Palm: Mr. Fabra
      • 📍Ponce & Royal Palm: Mrs. Taylor
    • Oct 10 – 👽 UFO Day – Dress in your own style (dress code appropriate) for $5 cash or prepaid UFO pre-pay here
    • Oct 16 – 🎃🍬 TRUNK or TREAT. Don’t forget to send in your classroom Candy Donations!!!
      • Join us for a fun and safe celebration from 6pm to 8pm. Enjoy fun games, lots of candy, Food trucks and concessions by our safety patrols! Volunteers Needed Volunteer Sign Up
    • Oct 17 – 🚫 No School (Professional Development Day PDD)
    • Oct 22– Unity Day – Wear Orange. Dress code only: HLJ shirt, collard shirt or button-up.
    • Oct 27-31 – Red Ribbon Week. See Flyer below for Sprit Week.
    • Oct 29– SAC Meeting 2:45pm-3:30pm
    • Oct 31 – Halloween! 🍿 Popcorn Day – $2 cash or prepaid. Volunteers Needed arrive by 8:00am Volunteer Sign Up Book Character Parade.

    💬 What Has PTO Been Up To?

    Your PTO has been hard at work behind the scenes — organizing fundraisers, planning family events, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to support our students and teachers.

    -PTO purchased breakfast for our Patriots Day Parade

    -Scheduled, coordinated, and prepared Cherrydale Fundraiser. Distributing envelopes, toys, and collecting payments and forms to complete a successful fundraiser.

    -Helped set up and volunteer at the Book Fair to help Mrs. Torres with students.

    -Purchased iReady Incentive for Students with Jolly Times

    -Purchased prices for Bingo Night.

    -Helped organize, set up, and volunteer during Grandparent’s night. Setting backdrop, bingo classrooms and supplies, helping at book fair, selling concessions.

    – Picked up Field Trip shirts, sorted and distributed

    -Covered Monthly Subscriptions (canva, quickbooks, website, cheddar up)

    -Bought new Popcorn Machine! Thanks to a Generous Donation

    -Purchased foam boards for teachers signs and helped hang them up.

    -Balanced quickbooks.

    We couldn’t do it without YOU — our parents, volunteers, business partners, and staff. Thank you for being part of this amazing school community. Let’s keep leveling up and making this year the best one yet!

    With gratitude,
    💙 Your PTO

  • 🍎 September PTO News & Updates

    Hi Jaguar Families!

    First, a huge THANK YOU for such an amazing first month of school. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to the year, and that’s all thanks to YOU — our families, our volunteers, and our community. 💙

    A special shoutout goes to our incredible cafeteria volunteers who have jumped in with smiles and helping hands. You’ve made a world of difference already, and we are so grateful!

    We’re also excited to kick off our Fun Fridays 🎉! These special events give our kids something extra to look forward to each week, some of the funding goes to each grade level and we’d love to welcome more volunteers to help make them run smoothly and keep the excitement alive.

    You can view all the Sign Up’s available for the month here:
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    🌟 A Big Thank You to Our Business Partners

    We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new business partners this month! Their support allows us to create enriching programs for our students and show appreciation to our staff. Please remember to support these local businesses whenever you can — their generosity helps keep our school community strong.

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference. Email HLJjaguarpto@gmail.com
    Feeling generous? Look at our Amazon Wish-List PTO Amazon Wish-List

    📅 Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

    We’ve got a full month ahead, packed with fun, learning, and community spirit. Here’s what’s coming up:

    • Sept 1 – 🚫 No School (Labor Day)
    • Sept 2–22 – 🍪 Cherrydale Fundraiser begins! Our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year — shop early for the holidays, grab that famous cookie dough, and more. Students can even earn prizes just for sharing the link with family and friends. Cherrydale registration here
    • Sept 3 – 📚 Curriculum Night – Meet your student(s)’ teachers, learn grade-level expectations, and get tips on supporting learning at home.
    • Sept 4 – 🌎 First Green Day – Collecting PLASTIC BAGS only. Volunteers needed, sign up here: Volunteer Sign Up — please arrive by 7:15am.
    • Sept 5 – 🍧 Penalty Box Shaved Ice – $3 cash (not part of prepaid option). Don’t forget to send in money if your child would like a treat!
    • Sept 10 – 🎥 Tune in for our Live Video to share all the fun events this month!
    • Sept 11 – 🇺🇸 Patriot Day Parade – First Responders, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Military parents & guardians are invited to walk with their student(s). Meet by the cafeteria at 8:15am. RSVP required Patriot Day Parade RSVP.
    • Sept 12 – 👽 UFO Day – Dress in your own style (dress code appropriate) for $5 cash or prepaid UFO pre-pay here
      👵 Grandparents’ Night – Bingo, Book Fair, concessions, and fun to support 5th grade & Safety Patrol! Volunteers needed Volunteer Sign Up .
    • Sept 15 – 📚 Book Fair Begins – Runs all week. Volunteers needed! Teachers will share their class times on Dojo. Volunteer Sign Up
      • ✏️ Also: Fall Club sign-ups open at 8pm!
    • Sept 17 – 📸 Fall Pictures – Students may wear uniform or polos. Smile big!
    • Sept 19 – 🍭 Ice Pop Day – $1 cash or prepaid Ice pop pre-pay here
    • Sept 23 – 🚫 No School (Fall Holiday).
    • Sept 26 – 🍿 Popcorn Day – $2 cash or prepaid. Popcorn pre-pay here Volunteers Needed arrive by 8:00am Volunteer Sign Up
      🥞 National Pancake Day – yum!
    • Sept 30 – 🍂 First Day of Fall Clubs!

    💬 What Has PTO Been Up To?

    Your PTO has been hard at work behind the scenes — organizing fundraisers, planning family events, and coordinating volunteer opportunities to support our students and teachers. From helping with the first days of school to prepping for Book Fair and big events like Grandparents’ Night, our goal is always the same: to bring our school family together and make learning fun.

    -PTO purchased and Built Storage Boxes for recess toys, purchased recess toys

    -Cleaned up the Food Forrest and helped plant several trees and plants donated by Charmed Life and Incredible Edible Landscape

    -Hosted and sponsored the back to school social

    -Purchased iReady Incentive for Students with Jolly Times

    -Purchased paper and ink for teachers poster printer

    -Created Papa John’s Fundraiser

    – Scouted out meaningful partnerships to support our school and host more Spirit Nights.

    -Covered Monthly Subscriptions (canva, quickbooks, website, cheddar up)

    -Coordinated and set up another Spirt Wear Pre-Sale.

    -Bought new Popcorn bags for each Classroom to deliver popcorns on Fridays.

    -Balanced quickbooks.

    We couldn’t do it without YOU — our parents, volunteers, business partners, and staff. Thank you for being part of this amazing school community. Let’s keep leveling up and making this year the best one yet!

    With gratitude,
    💙 Your PTO

  • Welcome Back, Jaguar Family! 🐾

    Welcome Back, Jaguar Family! 🐾

    Hello Jaguars!

    Sharpen those pencils, dust off the lunchboxes, and brace yourselves for another year of learning, laughter, and just a little organized chaos. The PTO is back in action and we are SO excited to welcome you all to the 2025–2026 school year!

    A special shoutout to our Kindergarten families, welcome to the Jaguar family! You’re in for a year full of adventures, growth, and memories. We can’t wait for you to feel the warmth and energy of our community. You’ll quickly see that “Jaguar Pride” isn’t just a motto, it’s a way of life.

    Thank You to Our Business Partners & Sponsors

    We couldn’t do what we do without the amazing local businesses who support our students and programs. 

    Interested in joining as a sponsor for an event, grade level, or activity? We’d love to have you! Reach out to us, your support makes a real difference.
    Feeling generous? You can Donate Here: Donations

    PTO Kickoff Meeting – Come Join Us!

    📅 Wednesday, August 13th
    🕘 9:00–10:00 AM

    Curious about what PTO does? Want to get involved but don’t know where to start? Join our first public meeting of the year to learn about volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. No pressure, just coffee, conversation, and community.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    PTO runs on coffee… but mostly on volunteers. We cannot do what we do without you!
    Volunteer Sign Up

    Reminder: Please complete your annual volunteer clearance before signing up. You can do that here: Raptor Application

    This Week’s Recap

    Meet The Teacher was a huge success! We loved meeting new faces and reconnecting with familiar ones. The love was so real that our spirit wear sold out fast!

    But don’t panic, we’ve opened a special two-week pre-order for t-shirts and hoodies!
    ⏳ We will update everyone when orders are ready, so please be patient with turnaround time. We won’t likely have another pre-order until after winter break, so get your gear now. Spirit Wear & Hoodie Pre-Sale

    Upcoming Fun & Events

    🎉 Fun Fridays – Save money and skip the monthly hassle by pre-paying here: Pre paid Ice pop, Popcorn, UFO days.

    🫖 Tea & Sympathy– (KINDERGARTEN PARENTS ONLY): Wednesday, August 13th, 8:00am-9:00am

    • Invites will follow.

    📌 PTO General Meeting – Wednesday, August 13th, 9:00AM–10:00 AM

    🎈 Back to School Social – Friday, August 15th, 3:30PM–6:30 PM

    • Games from Jolly Times Party Rentals
    • Ice cones from Penalty Box (dye-free options available)
    • Chick-fil-A food truck
    • Music, community, and pure Jaguar fun

      💡 Morning volunteers needed for our iReady Challenge Winners Celebration during school hours. Help with games and lines so our students have a smooth, exciting reward day!

    📝 SAC Meeting – Wednesday, August 27th, 2:45pm

    🍿 Popcorn Friday – Friday, August 29th
    Sign up to help us pop, pack, and deliver the magic: Volunteer Sign Up

    What’s PTO Been Up To?

    While summer gave us a chance to rest with our families, we’ve also been busy gearing up for the year:

    • Planning fundraising events
    • Packing pre-orders from our end-of-year spirit wear sale
    • Hosting Spirit Night at Papichulos!
    • Buying storage boxes for recess toys
    • Giving special gifts to our teachers & staff
    • Providing breakfast, snack carts, and toast to welcome them back
    • Providing supplies for volunteers to re-beautify around campus
    • Purchasing Agendas and Yellow Folders for each student
    • Preparing Back To School Social Event (booking food trucks and securing entertainment)
    • Providing supplies, refreshments and teacups for “Tea & Sympathy” event.
    • Balancing the books (The not so fun part of a non-profit)

    Here’s to Our Best Year Yet

    Thank you for being such an important part of our Jaguar Family. With your support, volunteering, and spirit, we’re ready to make this year our most connected, exciting, and fun one yet.

    With love,
    Your PTO Squad 💙🐾

  • Our Favorite School Supplies!

    Our Favorite School Supplies (With Easy Links Just for You!)

    Hey there, fellow parents and PTO superheroes! 👋

    You know the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, if you’re reading this, welcome to the village — messy buns, coffee-fueled mornings, Target runs, and all. Whether you’re seasoned pro or just figuring out how to survive your first back-to-school season, we’ve got you covered (with moral support).

    We all know the drill — juggling supply lists, emails, fundraisers, and oh yes, actually remembering to pack lunch (anyone else forget the ice pack…again?). So this year, we wanted to make things a little easier for you by sharing some of our favorite must-have school supplies.

    The best part? I’ve linked everything through Amazon, so you can shop from your phone.

    Disclaimer: We are an Amazon Associate, which means we earn a small commission when you use these links — at no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way to support our PTO efforts, and every little bit helps us keep doing what we do best: creating an amazing school experience for our kids.

    ✏️ Our Fine Arts School Supplies

    ✏️ Top Fave School Supplies

    💡 Want to know the secret to surviving the school year?

    Connection. Whether it’s sharing tips, swapping supplies, or laughing at the chaos — we’re in this together.

    So if you ever need help, ideas, or a quick Amazon link to save the day, we’re here. Let’s keep building this village, one backpack and pencil case at a time. 💕

    Drop your faves in the comments — or let us know what else you need. We’ll be here (probably with a coffee in hand and an Amazon tab open).

    With love and sticky notes,

    Your HLJ PTO Team
    & Chaos Coordinator