The Paddock PTA will be hosting a Healthy Minds Wellness Fair at Paddock on the evening of Thursday, March 12th from 6-8pm. Paddock School is located at 225 W. Washington Street, near the downtown Palatine area.

We have invited several community partners to attend our event that will focus on various topics of mental health. Our goal is to provide K-5 students with a hands-on "Wellness Passport" experience. Students will travel through various stations- ranging from yoga and art expression to healthy eating and anxiety-reduction techniques- collecting stamps as they learn new tools to support their mental health. Stations are designed to be simple, interactive, and fun, with activities lasting approximately 5-10 minutes per group.

Participants will receive various goodies along their journey, and a healthy treat at the end of their experience!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with families from other schools, showcase our community partners' missions, and help students build lifelong mental health skills in a positive, supportive environment. 

Our community partners include Illuminate Therapy, Community Mental Health Project, D15 Clinicians, Peak Yoga & Wellness, and many more!  Please kindly RSVP for this event:  https://evite.me/CuKAQ3jseZ

Looking forward to seeing you there, Hawks!

You're invited! Save the date for our 2026 Hunting Ridge PTA ice skating party! This is a FREE event for Hunting Ridge students and their families, taking place over 2 nights. While we try to balance crowds by separating students by last name, you are more than welcome to attend whichever date works best for your family:

* Tuesday, March 17, 5:40-7:40 pm (last names A-M)

* Wednesday, March 18, 5:40-7:40pm (last names N-Z)

Nelson Sports Arena

3900 Owl Drive, Rolling Meadows

See you on the ice, Hawks!

Questions? Contact jenmassie44@gmail.com

Breakfast Buddies is BACK!

STUDENTS- INVITE AN ADULT BUDDY* AND JOIN US FOR A DONUT BEFORE SCHOOL!

Location: CAFETERIA (DOOR 6) 7:30-8:10AM

LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH

A-G MARCH 17, H-O MARCH 18, P-Z MARCH 19

*1 BUDDY PER FAMILY PLEASE

Register for your day here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwH49F0CEyfQI8_qVWCm-n_0bPVZgHaGwr6dxV7vPbOh6KtQ/viewform

Have some extra time in the morning? Volunteer here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABA828A2F4C16-62471517-breakfast#/ https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0D49ABA828A2F4C16-62471517-breakfast

Questions? Contact grohmo29@yahoo.com

Hunting Ridge Science Fair — Registration Open Now through *FEBRUARY 28!*

Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to participate in the Hunting Ridge Science Fair! This exciting, non-competitive event gives students the opportunity to explore science beyond the classroom, follow their curiosity, and share their discoveries with our school community.

Projects are completed at home and presented during the evening Science Fair on *Thursday, April 2* from 5p-6p, where families and friends are invited to view and celebrate their work.

Participation requires registration with parent/guardian approval by 2/28.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

 https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSek-E7cqpY3l.../viewform

April 14 (3rd Grade)/April 15 (4th Grade) during lunch

Register for Spring Book Club here: https://forms.gle/wDXuV9trv8jSa9TB7

If you have multiple students in grades 3-4, please complete the form for each student.

Discounted books can be purchased through the PTA for $6 until Thursday, March 12. 

Books ordered through the PTA will be delivered to students in the classroom by March 18. 

After registering for Spring Book Club, please use this link to order your discounted book through the PTA School Store:

https://hr-pta.givebacks.com/shop/items/24654bbf666a

Additionally, you can purchase the book on your own.

Please email doppeltk@d62.org with any questions.

Our school will be participating in the Cougars Reading Club, a reading incentive program sponsored by the Kane County Cougars baseball team. Your child will have the opportunity to improve his or her reading skills while earning a free ticket to a Cougars game, enjoying a free hot dog and drink at the game and participating in a parade on the field before the game.

Start the new year off with a Reading Game Plan! Collect the book titles you read each day on this reading log from January 1 - March 13th. Then turn your reading log in for a free ticket to the Kane County Cougars Baseball Game!

Families can choose one of the following games to attend in May!

Saturday, May 16th at 6:30 pm

Sunday, May 17th at 1:00 pm

Happy reading, Hawks!