Jack P Haas Elementary School

🎄Genesee Giving Tree – Now Live! 🎄

Genesee is once again hosting our Annual Giving Tree! This gift-giving program helps support families in the Genesee School District who may need a little extra help this holiday season.

️How to Give:
Donors can select one or multiple items from our SignUpGenius link below to purchase. If you’re interested in sponsoring an entire family, please contact Amanda Johnston at ajohnston@geneseeschools.org
or (810) 591-8037.

Gift Drop-Off Details:
Please leave all gifts unwrapped
Clearly label each gift with the family letter and student number (Example: Family A3)
Drop off at the Elementary Office
Deadline: Friday, December 19th by 3:00 PM

Thank you for helping us make the holidays magical for our Wolves families!

SignUpGenius:
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🎄✨ Haas Holiday Spirit Days kick off tomorrow! ✨🎄 Tomorrow is Spirit of the Season Day — students can wear red & green to kick off our holiday celebration! ❤️💚 We are also still in need of donations and volunteers for our December PAWS Celebration — Haas Hot Cocoa Day! 🍫☕️ If you’d like to donate items or volunteer your time, please sign up using the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CA4A829A3FC1-60831708-haas Thank you for always supporting Haas and helping make this season extra special! 💚🐺🎁

Haas Families, this is a friendly reminder that our Haas Holiday Dress-Up Days begin Monday! We can’t wait to see the festive outfits, school spirit, and creativity from our Wolves!

Please continue to check our Haas Family Newsletter throughout December, as additional information and updates has been added regularly. https://app.smore.com/n/dqr7z

Thank you for staying connected and celebrating with us—’tis the season! 💚✨

Dear Haas Families,

We are excited to begin planning our annual December PAWS Celebration — the Haas Hot Cocoa Hop! This is truly one of the best days of the school year, and it wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and support of our families.

Your donations help make this celebration fun, festive, and memorable for our amazing students who consistently show PAWS behavior. Students will be dancing, celebrating, and sipping delicious hot cocoa as we recognize their positive choices and school pride.

Please consider donating to support this special event. All donations should be turned in to the main office by Wednesday, December 17th.

If you plan to volunteer at the event, please be sure you have an up-to-date volunteer form on file before the celebration.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our Haas Wolves and for being such a supportive school community. We truly couldn’t do this without you!

Warmly,
The HAAS PBIS Team

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CA4A829A3FC1-60831708-haas

💚🐺 Haas Elementary Spirit Wear — On Sale Now! 🐺💚

Our PTO Spirit Wear Sale is still open through Monday, December 30th!
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift, all orders placed by the deadline will arrive before Christmas. 🎄🎁

We’ve got T-shirts, hoodies, long sleeves, and more — all in Wolves gear your students will love!

🗓 Order Deadlines & Pick-Up/Shipping Dates
• Orders placed Nov. 17–30 → Ready the week of Dec. 14

🛒 Shop Here:
https://kcspecialts.com/collections/genesee-wolves

Thank you for supporting our Haas PTO and showing your Wolves pride! 💚🐾

📬 December Haas Elementary Family Newsletter

Our December Family Newsletter is now live! 🎉
You can read it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/dqr7z

Please remember to check back throughout the month, as I will continue adding important updates, reminders, and event information as I receive it. This helps make sure everyone stays connected and informed during this busy time of year!

Wishing all of our Haas families a warm, peaceful, and Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃💛
We look forward to seeing our students back at school on Monday, December 1st!

💚🐾
Mrs. Cummings

🦃💚 Thanksgiving Break Reminder! 💚🦃

Families, just a quick note to help everyone plan ahead!

We DO have school on Monday and Tuesday next week, and we look forward to seeing all of our Wolves here to finish out the week strong before the holiday. 💪🐺

There will be NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on Monday, December 1.

We hope you all enjoy a safe, relaxing holiday with family and friends. We are grateful for our amazing Haas community! 🍁🤍

🏐 Genesee Volleyball Clinic – Join the Fun! 🐺💜

We’re excited to share that Genesee Volleyball is hosting a clinic for students in grades K–6 on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 1:00–2:30 PM in the Genesee High School Gym.

The cost is $5 per child, and this is a great opportunity for our young Wolves to learn new skills, stay active, and have fun with friends!

This event will occur monthly, and future dates will be posted on the Genesee Wolves Volleyball Facebook Page.

We hope to see lots of our Wolves there! 💚🐾

📣❄️ WINTER FANTASY HOLIDAY CONCERT DETAILS ❄️📣
🎶 Presented by Jack P. Haas Elementary 🎶

💚 We are so excited to welcome you to our Winter Fantasy Holiday Music Concert on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with performances at:

🕤 9:30 AM
🕐 1:15 PM
📍 Held in the Junior High Gym
🚪 Enter and exit ONLY through the outside Junior High Gym Doors

To ensure we have space for everyone:
👉 Please attend only one performance
🧒 All Kindergarten–5th grade students will be performing
🎩 Students should dress their best for the occasion
⏰ Doors open 30 minutes before each showtime, and we will begin promptly

🚫 Please note:
Hallways and restrooms will not be available to visitors
Late entry may not be permitted once the performance begins

We can’t wait to see you there as our Wolves share some holiday cheer! 🐾🎄🎶

📬 Friendly Reminder for Haas Families

Please remember to check our Haas Elementary Family Newsletter throughout the month! I continue to add updates, reminders, and important information as it becomes available.

You can always access the newsletter here:
https://secure.smore.com/n/4jcgh8

Thank you for staying connected and informed! 💚🐺

💚🐺 Haas Elementary Spirit Wear Is On Sale Now! 🐺💚

Get your Wolves gear just in time for the holidays!

🗓 Order Deadlines & Pick-Up/Shipping Dates:
• Orders placed through Nov. 16 → Ready the week of Nov. 30
• Orders placed Nov. 17–30 → Ready the week of Dec. 14

We’ve got T-shirts, hoodies, and long sleeves—perfect Christmas gifts! 🎄💚

🛒 Shop here: https://kcspecialts.com/collections/genesee-wolves

Thank you for supporting Haas Elementary PTO!

📣 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card FUNdraiser! 🥳🥩

We are excited to kick off our Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser! Packets will be going home with students tomorrow, so be sure to check backpacks! 🎒✨

This is a prepaid fundraiser, and Haas Elementary will earn 10% of all gift card sales. Gift cards make the perfect holiday gift — and students can earn fun prizes for participating! 🎁⭐️

🗓️ Selling period: Now – December 1st
💵 Gift card amounts available: $10, $25, $50, $75, $100
🏆 Prizes for top sellers + class rewards!

Thank you for supporting Haas Elementary PTO and our students — we appreciate you! 💚🐺

Genesee Schools Holiday Food Drive

We are excited to participate in the annual Genesee Schools Holiday Food Drive from November 3rd through November 14th. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Wolves to help make a difference right here in our community.

We are hoping to collect 100 of each of the following items:
8 oz instant mashed potatoes (family size)
19 oz Kool-Aid or lemonade powder
12 oz turkey gravy (cans or jars)
12-count dinner rolls (frozen or fresh)
14.5 oz can of green beans
14.5 oz can of corn
6 oz box of stuffing mix
Macaroni and cheese

All donations can be sent to school with your child or dropped off in the main office.
These items will be distributed to families in need throughout the holiday season.

Thank you for helping us support our Genesee community. Together, we can make a meaningful impact for families this holiday season.

If you have any questions, please email JAlexander@geneseeschools.org

Hello Haas Families, It came to our attention that there was an error on the printed calendar handed out at Open House. Please use the link below to view the correct and updated calendar: ✅ Correct 2025–2026 Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nt4OIzE5te_FQs1UJ8TEQQM5fJ-MosUGevLpRKnyAIQ/edit?usp=drivesdk As a reminder, we DO have school tomorrow. 🐾 Haas Elementary Dismissal: 11:45 AM 🐾 Genesee Junior High & High School Dismissal: 11:00 AM Thank you for your understanding and for always partnering with us. Go Wolves! 💚🐺

📋 Attention Haas Families—Quick PBIS Survey Reminder! We’d love your feedback to help strengthen our PBIS program. You can complete the short PBIS Family Survey online using the link below, or fill it out in person today during Parent-Teacher Conferences (Thursday, November 6) from 1:30–6:00 PM in Room 320. As a thank-you, each participating adult will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gas gift card. The drawing will take place today during conferences. After completing the survey, please share a quick screenshot with Amanda Johnston at ajohnston@geneseeschools.org or send it to her on Remind. Thank you for supporting our Wolves! 💚🐺 Survey link: https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/xI820E1M4m0

📸 Haas Picture Retake Day 📸

Haas Picture Retake Day is Thursday, November 6th!

Missed Picture Day?
If your student was absent on the original picture day, they will have their photo taken during retakes.

Want a Retake?
Please send back the picture package you received if you’d like your child’s photo retaken.

💵 Payment Options:
You can pay online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTRRRC3H, or send payment with your child on retake day.
✨ Save 10% OFF your order with code: F2510OFF

📝 Order Forms:
Paper order forms are also available in the Haas Office if needed.

We can’t wait to see those big smiles! 💚🐾

📋Attention Haas Families: We’d love your feedback!

Take our short PBIS Family Survey using the link below. Each adult gets one entry per family. After you finish, send a screenshot to ajohnston@geneseeschools.org or via Remind to Amanda Johnston to to be entered into a $50 gas gift card raffle. The winner will be announced on Thursday, November 6 during Parent-Teacher Conferences. You can also stop by Room 320 on Thursday during conferences to fill out the survey in person.

Thank you for supporting our Wolves and helping us make our PBIS program even stronger! 💚🐺

https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/xI820E1M4m0

📚 The Haas Elementary Book Fair Is Here!

Our Book Fair is happening this week at Haas Elementary!
This year, students have a new way to create their Book Fair Wish List — they’ll receive a printed “receipt” that shows the actual prices (including tax) for the books they’d like to purchase. You’ll notice a “W” on the receipt to indicate it’s a wish list, not a purchase.

Students may bring money to shop at the Book Fair during the week.
Families may only come in to shop with their child if this is pre-approved with the teacher, so classroom instruction is not interrupted.

The Book Fair will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences from 1:30–5:30 PM, which is the most ideal time to shop together and avoid missing class time.

Thank you for supporting our readers and helping foster a love of books! 💚🐾

#WeAreGenesee #HaasWolves #ReadersAreLeaders

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY!!!!
🌟 Help Genesee Schools Thrive — Complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Form by Monday, November 3rd! 🌟

Did you know that completing the Free and Reduced Lunch Application does much more than provide meals? 🍎
Even if your family doesn’t plan to use free or reduced meals, filling out the form directly impacts funding for every school in our district — supporting programs, staff, technology, and student opportunities.

✅ Helps secure vital district and school funding
✅ Supports classroom resources and activities
✅ Benefits all students in Genesee Schools

If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes to fill out the online form. It’s quick, easy, and confidential. 💙

👉 Click here to complete your form today: https://genesee.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying

Your participation helps every student in Genesee reach their full potential. Thank you for taking a few minutes to make a big difference for our schools! 💚🐺

🐾 Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Up! 🐾 Haas Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday, November 6 from 1:30–6:00 PM. Please be sure to schedule your conference in advance with your child’s teacher using the sign-up they sent home. 📅 Reminder: Both Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7 are half days for all Haas Elementary students, with dismissal at 11:45 AM. We’re looking forward to connecting with families and celebrating all the wonderful growth our Wolves are making this year!