Hi HMS Families,
It's hard to believe it, but we are in the home stretch of Q4! Here are some important dates and reminders for the weeks ahead.
Please email secretary@hmspta.org if you would like more information or would like to sign up to serve on the board next year. New board members and committee chairs are essential to maintaining our PTA and we need your help!
Dates at a glance:
April 22 - Jason’s Deli Spirit Night
April 26 - Deadline to order discounted Hersheypark tickets via PTA
May 2 - PTA General Meeting and Election, Deadline for Spring Fling Tickets
May 3 - Spring Fling for all students at HMS
May 6 - Staff Appreciation Week Begins…Ready for it?
May 11 - Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Pickup at HMS
June 7 - 8th Grade Celebration at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center
June 10 - Chipotle Spirit Night (Brokenland Parkway)
Spirit Nights:
Monday, April 22: Jason's Deli 8874 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Looking ahead:
May 11: Taharka Brothers Ice Cream. Pickup on May 11 at 3:30 at HMS. Pre-order only. Sale begins May 5. https://deliver.taharkabrothers.com/Order/Fundraiser Code HAMMONDMS
June 10: Chipotle: 5:00pm-9:00pm, 9851 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045
DEADLINE APPROACHING! - Hershey Park Discounted Ticket Sale ends April 26
Buy deeply discounted Hersheypark tickets (almost 40% off!) and help raise funds for Hammond Middle School PTA! Tickets are $55 each. To order, please complete the form at bit.ly/HMSPTAFUN and submit payment. You may either send a check to school payable to HMS PTA (write Hershey in memo line) OR submit payment via MemberHub at https://hammondms.memberhub.com/store/items/982510. Orders close April 26 at 12 p.m. Tickets will be available mid-May and valid any operating day through January 1, 2025.
Spring Fling Tickets On Sale through May 2
Spend time with friends after school! Event includes a photo booth, DJ, outdoor sports, snacks, and a slushie. $10 per ticket. The event will run 3:15-5p.m. on Friday, May 3 at HMS. Purchase Spring Fling tickets on MemberHub. Sales close May 2 at 11:59 p.m. Don’t miss out! https://hammondms.memberhub.com/store/items/1015657
If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend the event, please contact HMS Administration.
We are still in need of chaperones to help with the Spring Fling. Please register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848A4AC23A6FB6-49082757-hmsspring#/
8th Grade Party Tickets on Sale Now!
This fun celebration for 8th graders only will be held June 7, from 5-8 p.m. at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia. It will include a DJ, photo booth, food, prizes, and more for $20 per ticket. https://hammondms.memberhub.com/store/items/1006115 We are in need of chaperones for this event. If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend the event, please contact HMS Administration.
PTA Meeting Dates - Save the Date
General Meeting Dates: 3/7 (virtual), 5/2 (election) at 7 p.m.
Board Meeting Dates: 6/6 at 7 p.m.
You can view materials from previous meetings t.ly/hmspadlet
Please contact President@hmspta.org with any questions. Thank you and have a great weekend!