PTA UPDATES

May 20, 2008 - A few quick notes from the PTA Meeting:  

Volunteer Raffle Winners: Congratulations and Thank You for Giving Your Time! 

Melissa Bowe won the hand painted wine glasses.

Gloria Kelson won the $100 Farm Fresh Gift Card.  

PTA Purchase Announcement: We have ordered 60 "seat sacks"

to be used in the 5th grade classrooms.  Since these classrooms 

use tables instead of desks, storage space is limited. 

The sacks go on the back of the chairs and students can store books

and other materials in them.  

Farm Fresh Receipts: Thank you for turning in so many receipts!  

The PTA  has collected over $90,000 in receipts which will be

converted into points.  The points are used to choose items

from the Farm Fresh catalog for books and other equipment for the school.  

We are collecting receipts until May 31st.  

Looking Forward to Next Year:

Your new PTA board has some fun and exciting events in the works for next year. 

Ideas include Bingo Nights, Candle Sales, Santa Shop, a possible yard sale and more! 

Their main goal is to increase PTA membership. They are also focused on 

parents, teachers, and the community working together to help make our school

the best it can be!  

Thank You!  

February Meeting

Hello Everyone,   What a great turnout at the PTA meeting!  Thanks to all who were able to attend.  February is a busy month at PES!  Here are your updates and reminders:   We are excited to announce our PTA Board for the 2008/2009 School Year:  

President:            Dawn Trevino Vice

President:            Lorraine Ross

Vice President:        Wendy Garrow

Treasurer:            Jill Malo

Secretary:            Cindy Chapman  

Congratulations! 

We know 2008/2009 will be another exciting school year for the PTA!   Parents Volunteers Needed for the School Improvement Team:

• Three parent postions are open
• Meetings are the 4th Monday of every month at 2:45 in the Media Center (all parents are welcome to attend)
• Here is the link for more infomation  http://www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/index.html

• Fun Night for the Entire Family
• Bingo Sheets are only $.10 a piece!
• Play Bingo/Win Prizes
• Pizza, Snacks, and Drinks For Sale
• Webkinz Raffle:  Every child who attends gets a free raffle ticket, additional tickets will be for sale
• Silent Auction/Theme Baskets
• Volunteers needed, please contact us if you can help out

• February 25-29th
• Money due by February 29th
• Help Raise Money for The American Heart Association
• Promote Physical Fitness

• We are doing a great job with the  Farm Fresh promotion!  Keep those receipts coming! 
• Phoneraise:  So far, we have made $38.90.  Turn your old cell phones and ink jets into cash for our school plus help protect the environment.  One phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of water!
• Volunteer Raffle: Come help out at Bingo night and be entered to win a $100 Farm Fresh Gift Card!
• Children are welcome at all PTA events and meetings.  We have coloring books and crayons on hand.
• Donations are needed for Bingo Night.  If your class is not doing a theme basket, you can still help with Bingo prizes or other auction items.

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Happy New Year Everyone!  Here is your January Update:    PTA Officers are needed for 2008/2009 School Year: 

•  All four positions are open:  President, Co-President, Treasurer and Secretary.
• Teachers and staff members are eligible. 
•  It is important to start planning for next year. 
•  Please contact us immediately if you are interested.
•  Nominations will take place at the February 12th PTA meeting. 

• One of the kindergarten teachers has requested twistable crayons.  They can be purchased at Wal-mart.  They come in eight packs and are available from Crayola or Rose Art.  She needs 16 packs.   If you want to purchase some, please reply back to this e-mail. (THIS REQUEST HAS ALREADY BEEN FILLED!  THANK YOU, ROADRUNNER PARENTS!)
• The school nurse has started a walking club for the teachers and staff.  She is looking for incentives to reward club members as they walk a certain number of miles or reach a goal.  If you know of a business that would like to donate something, let us know.  Suggestions include gift certificates, water bottles, gym membership, or services such as manicures or massage.

• This is our last major fundraiser of the year
• Fun night for the whole family
• Bingo and Prizes
• Raffle
• Pizza, Snacks and Drinks will be for sale
• Silent Auction Theme Baskets up for bid 
• Date and Time to be announced

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!  

We will have a brief PTA meeting Tuesday, January 8th at 6 PM

in the cafeteria.  Sorry about the short notice!  

Also, we need Board Members for next year. 

Please attend the meeting or contact one of us if you are interested.      Basketball games start this month! 

It is always fun to cheer on our Roadrunners!       

 Games are held at P.W. Moore and start at 4:00 PM.  All games conclude by 6:00 PM. 

Sorry, No food or drink allowed in the gym.   

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Summary:  December 11 Meeting

• Highest turnout ever! 
• We now have 80 members.  We are still working to achieve our goal of 100 members.  Please ask your friends and neighbors to join.  It is a great way to get involved and help our school.
• Congratulations to Mrs. Dunham, our raffle winner! 
• We will have more surprises for upcoming meetings!

• Holiday Program Wednesday, 12/19:  Title I Math Event at 8:30, Holiday Program starts at 9:30.  Parking will be directed to the back of the campus and in the grass.
• Holiday Lunch for Teachers Tuesday 12/18:  We need your help!  We are looking for side dishes, desserts, and drinks.  Please drop off at the library before 10:30 AM.
• Basketball:  Games start in January and are held at PW Moore. Have some fun and cheer for our Roadrunners!  More details after the winter break.
• Science Projects: 3rd, 4th and 5th graders should be starting their science projects.  Due date is 1/28.
• Talking School:  Work is being done to install the system.  Soon you will be able to hear school information on your radio!

• We had a fantastic time at Santa Shop. The kids were excited to have their items gift wrapped! 

Happy Holidays!  Have a Safe Winter Break!    

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Summary: November 13 Meeting

Thanks to all of you who were able to come to the meeting tonight! 

We also want to thank Mrs. Anderson for attending and for providing

her insight into our discussions.  The PTA is 77 members strong and still working to get to 100!  

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 11th at 6PM.     

• Candle Sales:  Profit came in over $3200.00.  
• Our top seller, Brianna Reid, will receive a $25.00 Wal-Mart gift card
• Her class will have an ice-cream party!  
• Jon Malo and Julie Troung will also receive $15.00 and $10.00 Wal-Mart gift cards for 2nd and 3rd place.  Thanks to all who participated in the fundraiser!
• Candles are in!  Pick-up will be in the Multi-Purpose room.  
• Please come by Thursday 11/15, Monday 11/19, or Tuesday 11/20 between 1-6 PM. 

• Belks coupons:  We raised $598.00. 
• Thanks to our volunteers: Joy Donevic, Holly Hempton, and Dawn Trevino who all came out to help us with the sale. 
• Parent Involvement:  We are always looking for ways to encourage participation and to keep things exciting. 
• Some ideas include PTA meeting raffles and "bring a friend" night. 
• We are looking into a "homeroom parent" program where each class has a parent representative. 
• We know schedules are tight and not everyone can come to the school for a meeting or to volunteer.  
• Ask your child's teacher if you can help prepare class materials at home. 
• Student Involvement:  Some 4th and 5th graders can help during Santa Shop.  
• Soon, we will announce a T-shirt  design contest.  Plus, students will work on baskets to be auctioned off in February.  You will receive more details as these events get closer.
• Miscellaneous items discussed:  There was some discussion about the fence project,
• The new sign (it is scheduled to go up and we are seeking bids for electrical work), general school finances, the school wish list, and teacher requests.  
• Other important topics:  How to show appreciation to our teachers throughout the year and how to improve communication overall.   

Upcoming Events and Reminders:

• Santa Shop:  December 10-14th in the Multi-Purpose Room from 8AM to 2PM. 
• We are seeking volunteers. 
• We will be asking for donations of gift wrap, tags, tape, gift bags, ribbons, bows etc. 
• Some of our 4th and 5th graders will help younger students with shopping.
• They will also help wrap gifts.
• Holiday Luncheon for Teachers and Staff:  Date and details coming soon!
• Volunteer Raffle:  Remember, every time you volunteer for a PTA event, you are entered to win! 
• We are still finalizing the prize and it will be something very nice!  
• The drawing will be held at the end of the year and PTA officers are excluded. 

Finally, your feedback is appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact us

with your thoughts and ideas.  We hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.  

Sincerely,  

Christy Zakrajsek (President)
Cindy Chapman (Co-President)
Jennifer Ashey (Treasurer)
Michelle Lilje (Secretary)

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Summary:  October 9 Meeting

*Our goal this year is to raise enough money to fence the back of the
school. We believe this is necessary for the safety of our children!

*Candle Sales and Belk coupons will be out October 15th. Candles are $7.50
each including tax. Everyone will receive 2 Belk coupons to sell. If you
need more, we will have extras on hand at the front office.

*If you have not done so already, please send in your Food Lion MVP card
numbers. Be sure to include all 12 digits on the card, your name and phone
number. You can e-mail these to jashey@roadrunner.com. You can contribute
dollars to our school just by grocery shopping as usual!

*Currently we have 64 members. Our goal is to hit 100 by November 15th.
Please spread the word!

*Phoneraiser- keep the phones and ink jet cartridges coming! If you want to
place a collection box at your work or place of business please contact
Jennifer Ashey at 252-264-2837. She can provide you with a box and flyers.

Other discussion topics included future fundraiser ideas, the parking and
picking up situation, and the school wish list. We also want to look
further into a recent article in The Daily Advance about lottery funds and
how they are used.

Finally, we all agreed that Pasquotank Elementary is a great school. We
are thankful to the teachers and staff. Spread positive news and share your
pride in our school!

Here is a helpful link. You can find contact information, view the school
wish list (maybe you can help fill a need), and much more!
http://www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13th at 6PM in the
cafeteria.

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