Hamline PTA

The Husky Pack invites Hamline Elementary families, staff and community members to share their talents to shape the present and future of our school community. If you are a parent or guardian of a Hamline Elementary student or work at Hamline Elementary, you are a part of the Husky Pack. You are welcome to participate in whatever way works for you.  Everyone is part of the team at Hamline Elementary, and everyone’s voice is valued.  

WHAT IS THE HUSKY PACK?

The Husky Pack is a group of caregivers and educators bound together by the belief that our kids are worth fighting for.

We work tirelessly to heed the light, bring our children closer together, and clear pathways for them to reach their potential. Hamline Elementary is a growing school that has been built by community and fueled by love; our strength is in our partnerships with community organizations and neighbors who invest in our school and provide meaningful connections for our students and families.

WHAT DOES THE HUSKY PACK DO?

We support Hamline Elementary as a place that works well for students, families, and staff - a place alive with learning and full of good vibes. We seek to improve access and remove barriers to learning and engagement in our school and community. We build pathways for family involvement and ensure the voices of families are heard. Most of us like to dance.

Some of the Husky Pack’s traditions are:

• Supporting and coordinating field trip 
• Chipping in for classroom supplies
• Planning events such as the Mighty Midway Spring Festival - an event bringing together the community full of neighbors for music, kids activities, yummy snacks and more
• Providing conference dinners for our awesome educators and staff
• Organizing family nights that bring our community together for fun, learning, and a meal
• Raising funds to support our efforts
• Building and sharing pride in Hamline Elementary School

WHO IS ON THE HUSKY PACK?

Everyone is part of the team at Hamline Elementary. The Hamline PTA welcomes families, staff, and community members to share their talents & leadership to shape the present and future of our school community.

WHO IS ON THE HUSKY PACK LEADERSHIP TEAM?

Co-chairs: Elizabeth Hosch and Kari Guida
Secretary: Jennifer Haut-Prokop
Treasurer: Megan Tedder

HOW MUCH IS A HUSKY PACK MEMBERSHIP?

Nothing. We do offer members of our school community the option of helping us pay our PTA dues which help us cover state PTA membership costs which ensures our 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, liability insurance for events, and more. Completion of this form and payment of anywhere from $1.00 - $10.00 returned to the main office keeps us official, an organization in good standing with state and national PTA organizations.

HOW CAN I KEEP UP WITH HUSKY PACK ACTIVITIES?

1. Joining us at a meeting, which are usually the second Thursday of the month during the school year at 4:30 at Hancock Rec Center (please check our facebook page or email us for updates)
2. Following the Discover Hamline Elementary Facebook page

3. Contacting us via email: HamlineElementaryPTA@gmail.com

OTHER THAN ATTENDING MEETINGS AND SCHOOL EVENTS, HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE HUSKY PACK'S WORK?

You can support our fundraising efforts in a few ways:

1. Rocking our spirit gear (available for purchase at school events)
2. Donating through our paypal page using hamlineelementarypta@gmail.com (or our GiveMN page)
3. Purchasing coffee from our ongoing Velasquez Family Coffee fundraiser (currently targeting efforts to provide a yearbook to each Hamline student)
4. Designating Hamline Elementary PTA at your AmazonSmile sign-in - we receive 0.5% of the price of eligible items.
5. Volunteering is a great way to connect with and support the Hamline community. You’re invited to share your time and talents, whether it's contributing something delicious to staff treat day, helping in the gardens, working at a school event, or assisting staff with a special project! Please complete our volunteer interest form to be connected to current opportunities. Caregivers can also contact their child’s teacher for classroom volunteering opportunities.