Each year, Hickory students are encouraged to enjoy the pleasures of reading by purchasing books at our annual Book Fair. The Book Fair exposes the children to a wide selection of books that capture their interests. Book Fair is usually held over one week following a kick-off celebration on a Friday night. Parents and children can come and buy books for every age and interest. This is also a great opportunity to help your teachers build their classroom libraries by donating books from their wish lists. This event is staffed completely by dedicated volunteers.

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The Fall Fundraiser/Direct Donation Campaign kicks off at the beginning of the school year and is one of the major fundraisers for the PTA. It generates funds to support the PTA sponsored programs throughout the school year. The funds raised support programs such as Adventures in Art, field trips, the library, science kits and assemblies. Donation forms are sent home during the summer and weekly thru the Communicator during the campaign.

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The Jog-a-thon is an annual fundraiser in the Spring and addresses our dedication to fitness. Our students sign-up sponsors who pledge either a flat donation amount or money for each lap they are able to run. We encourage students to stay fit by practicing for this annual event. Parent volunteers are needed the day of the event to punch lap cards, distribute water or just cheer for the children from the sidelines.

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Our Membership Drive begins with a campaign week in September, with memberships being accepted throughout the year. As a member of PTA, you are a part of the largest and most powerful volunteer association in America, working for the education, health, and safety of all children. Portions of your $5.00 dues are sent to each level of PTA: Torrance Council of PTA’s, 33rd District, California State PTA, and the National PTA.

Please join the Hickory PTA today!

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Hickory PTA sells spirit wear that includes T-shirts, and sweatshirts. Students and parents are encouraged to wear their shirts on Mondays and Fridays (Hickory Hound Day) to show school spirit. The shirts are also helpful for the children to wear on field trips or for school activities as they help identify our Hounds. Watch for flyers with further information on spirit wear availability.

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Simply cut-off and save the Box Tops for Education coupons from General Mills products and turn them in to the Box Tops Collection can in the office. Hickory PTA earns $0.10 for every box top. Please ask your friends and family to save the box tops as well. They can be found on a lot of different products, so keep an eye out for them. It’s easy!

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Scrip (gift certificates) is sold to the PTA at a discounted rate. Parents then purchase the Scrip from the Hickory PTA at full face value, and we earn the difference as a profit. You can spend Scrip the same as cash. Scrip is sold in Room 31 on Mondays and Fridays from 8:45 am to 9:30 am, or you can place an order and have it delivered via your child’s backpack. This is an easy way to help the school by purchasing Scrip for your everyday shopping such as grocery, gas, or gifts.

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By registering your grocery loyalty card and other major credit/ATM cards, the PTA will receive a percentage of what you spend with certain merchants i.e.: Ralphs Grocery, Macys, and Vons. While Hickory appreciates the participation of the many merchants in the Scrip program, it does not specifically endorse any of the merchants associated with Scrip or eScrip. Profits from the sale of Scrip and eScrip are divided between the classroom teachers and the PTA.

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