Welcome to Hunt, New Kinders!

We're so happy you're here at Hunt! Kindergarten is an exciting new chapter for your little one and your family- a great opportunity to become immersed into the Hunt community.

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity - whether it's 30 quiet minutes in the workroom laminating, cutting, and stapling papers, helping us lead classroom parties, helping set up the Dramatic Play Center every 4-6 weeks, or just attending a party to take photos for the Hunt Yearbook, we have a role that will contribute greatly to our Kinder experience!

PTA Kindergarten Team

Kindergarten Coordinator - Shelby Riley - KinderCoordinator@HuntPTA.org

Shelby was our Kinder Coordinator last year, too! (Perks of having kids 1 year apart!) She has a 1st Grader and Kinder. She will be coordinating the Classroom Parties and help lead our volunteers to help our amazing Hunt Kinder teachers!

If you're interested in helping in any capacity with Kindergarten, Shelby is your contact!

Fun Friday Coordinator - Shannon Killian - KinderFunFriday@HuntPTA.org

Shannon is our PTA volunteer extraordinaire - she's a corporate event planner by day, so she takes on coordinating some of our biggest events like Meet the Teacher and Field Day! She has a 3rd Grader and Kinder and will be coordinating Kinder Fun Fridays - a craft and snack activity held on the last Friday of each month.

We need 2+ classroom parents for each classroom to help execute this event - is this the role for you?

Dramatic Play Coordinator - Michelle Church-Sok - KinderDramaticPlay@HuntPTA.org

Michelle is new to Hunt and has taken on coordinating the Dramatic Play Center in the Kinder Big Centers. Michelle has a Kinder and also owns Crave Popcorn in Plano, a dedicated community partner to the PTA! She'll be volunteering her amazing creativity skills to provide our littles with a fun and immersive Kinder Dramatic Play experience!

We need a crew of volunteers to help Michelle set up the Dramatic Play Center (~1 hour every 4-6 weeks) - can you help us with this?

Yearbook Chair - Patty Carter - Yearbook@HuntPTA.org

Patty is another PTA volunteer extraordinare - playing many roles for our PTA. In addition to her role as our Yearbook Chair, she's in charge of coordinating our Fall Family Fun Night - Slide Back Family Party and maintaining the Memory Garden (the garden right outside the Kinder doors). Patty is also the leader for the Girl Scout Troop for Hunt Kinders through 3rd Grade!

Want to attend some of our Kinder events but feel more comfortable behind the camera? We need you to take photos of our parties and events, that you’re able to attend, for our yearbook!

Parent Summer Checklist:

Register your incoming Kinder via PISD Enrollment
Join FB Group - Hunt PTA Kinder FB Group to get updates on events, programs, and volunteer opportunities!
Purchase School Supplies!
Follow Hunt PTA FB Page
Follow Hunt School FB Page
Create an account on HuntPTA.org to receive PTA newsletters on important events, updates.
Background Check: Get VOLY Approved every mid-July before the school year so that you can volunteer on campus each school year! Clearing this background check each year is essential to volunteering on campus for ANYTHING where you are interacting with the students - Lunch Helper, Fun Fridays, Classroom Parties, Field Trips, Book Fair, Watch DOGs, Field Day, and more.
Who is your teacher? Find out in August on Skyward Family Access.
Ready to volunteer? See volunteer opportunities here!

At-Home Work

Parents work with your kids on letter recognitions, counting to 10, and knowing their colors. Help give them a head start!
Check out the Student Summer Family Activities to work on before Kinder https://www.pisd.edu/Page/27802
Get your child ready for the lunch room! Practice opening packages by themselves. Remember, lunchtime is only 30 minutes, so concentrate on eating within that short period!

Upcoming Events

Kinder Information Meeting - Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:00 PM @ Hunt Cafeteria
Meet the Teacher - Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:30 AM @ Hunt Elementary
Popsicles in the Park - Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9AM-10AM @ Hunt Elementary Playground
First Day of School - Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Doors open at 7:15AM where you can enter the school to walk your Kinder to their classroom,
Second Day of School - Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Doors open at 7:25AM and you will need to present a government issued ID to obtain a badge from the school's Raptor system to enter the school. Anticipate a LONG LINE!

What it means to be a hound

Hunt Hounds are:

Honest, modeling

Outstanding behavior, and strive to have an

Understanding heart. They will stay

Neat and organized,

Demonstrate responsibility, and

Show respect to all people.

This is our Hunt Hound pledge.

Why Join the PTA

Our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) comprises parents, teachers, administrators, and community members dedicated to supporting every child in reaching their maximum potential.

Membership dues, donations, and volunteer hours play a pivotal role in funding the majority of school events and activities. While attendance at meetings and volunteering is optional, active participation from our community enhances the overall school experience.

Things to Look Forward To

Dramatic Play - Engaging in dramatic play supports children's emotional development by enabling them to express and explore feelings through roleplaying. This activity is part of their Centers program, which rotates with parent volunteers.

Fun Fridays - This volunteer-led activity usually takes place on the last Friday of each month. Volunteers carry out a creative craft and snack aligned with the curriculum.

Lunch - Parents can join children for lunch in the cafeteria starting the THIRD week of school. One volunteer per day is needed to assist opening lunch items.

Spirit Sticks & Top Dogs - Students earn Spirit Sticks and Top Dogs for awesome Hunt Hound behavior. These can be used to get fun prizes and privileges at school!