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PTO Welcome Packet

2016 - 2017

MISSION:

“To support and enhance the

educational experience, which

allows students to flourish in an

academic environment.”

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Boulder Creek Elementary. We are thrilled to have you as a member of

the Boulder Creek PTO and look forward to building a better future with you for our students.

We have some very exciting news. Based on overwhelming requests from our parents, the PTO will be partnering

with Mrs. Molzhon and staff towards bringing S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum at

Boulder Creek Elementary.

“Science Foundation Arizona defines STEM as “an integrated, interdisciplinary

approach to learning that provides hands-on and relevant learning experiences for

students. STEM teaching and learning goes beyond the mere transfer of knowledge. It

engages students and equips them with critical thinking, problem solving, creative and

collaborative skills, and ultimately establishes connections between the school,

workplace, community and the global economy. STEM also helps students understand

and apply math and science content, the foundations for success in college and careers.”

In addition to working toward bringing new educational opportunities to BCES, the PTO in conjunction with the

funding from our BCES families and the Paradise Valley School District, implemented some considerable playground

improvements. Phase I of those improvements include: rubberized flooring, additional swing sets, climbing

apparatus, Gaga Ball court, seating and a covered patio for outside classroom lessons. We encourage you to visit

BCES and see your student(s) at work and play.

We would like you to please take a few minutes to read through this handbook. We have included important

information regarding volunteer opportunities, events and programs/initiatives that your dollars ultimately fund.

We hope you find the information in this handbook helpful.

PTO is committed to providing the best experience for Boulder Creek Elementary School, students, staff and

families. With your input, participation and support we can accomplish that goal together. We look forward to

working together toward a great 2016-2017 school year!

Best regards,

Boulder Creek PTO

PTO Welcome

Executive Board

Role Contact Email

President Candice Wilson Candice@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Vice President Brandy Schultz Brandy@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Secretary Theresa Green Theresa@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Treasurer Krissy McKay Krissy@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Teacher Representative Deanna Mahkovec dmahkovec@pvschools.net

Teacher Representative Angela Williams anwilliams@pvschools.net

Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Anderson Melissa@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Fundraising Chair Available

Hospitality Chair Available

Technology Chair Ashley Umbanhowar Ashley@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Committee Chairs

Event Contact Email

Apex Fun Run Available

Back to School Sock Hop Dance Brandy Schultz Brandy@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Bingo Night Available

Box Tops for Education Brian Wilson Whitney Chase

Brian_wilsonca@yahoo.com wchase86@cox.net

Carnival/Midway Games Available

Costco Paper Drive Candice Wilson Candice@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Dollar Days Available

Donation/Sponsorship Coordinator Jennifer Stokic JenniferS@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Family Breakfasts

Grandparents

Fathers

Mothers

Brandy Schultz Brandy@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Harkins Theatre Holiday/Summer Program

Jennifer Kroening Jennifer@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Halloween Costume Day Available

Heroes Day Reagan Winters rwinters@pvschools.net

Holiday Shoppe Available

PTO Executive Board & Committees Chairs

Committee Chairs (cont’d.)

Ice Cream Social Candice Wilson Candice@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Marketing Wendy Cassidy Wendy@BoulderCreekPTO.com

McTeachers Night Available

Norterra Earn & Learn Brandy Schultz Brandy@BoulderCreekPTO.com

PTO Assistant Pamela Brooks pamelambrooks@yahoo.com

Read-A-Thon Candice Wilson Candice@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Retail Savings Program Candice Wilson Candice@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Scholastic Book Fair Bonnie Potter bkwpotter@hotmail.com

Snowflake Program Nurse Robin rweinberg@pvschools.net

Spirit Nights Candice Wilson Candice@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Spirit Wear Marlo Johnson Marlo@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Student Field Days Available

Tax-Deductible Donation Drive Candice Wilson Candice@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Teacher Appreciation Days/Week Coordinator

Adreanna Sanchez Adreanna@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Treat Days Candice Wilson Candice@BoulderCreekPTO.com

United Parent Council Representatives

Marlo Johnson Marlo@BoulderCreekPTO.com

Walk or Bike to School Day Available

We want to make it easy for you to stay informed with what is happening with PTO:

Facebook: Facebook/BouderCreekElementaryPTO PTO Website: PTO uses Facebook to send out deadline information, BoulderCreekPTO.com event reminders, last-minute updates, announcements, PDF files of flyers/forms that are sent home, and post photos taken by parents, teachers and staff.

Monthly Newsletter (available on PTO website) Email: info@BoulderCreekPTO.com

PTO Meetings every other month at 6:30pm in the Library. Check online for specific dates. PTO Bulletin Board – in school front office

PTO Executive Board & Committees Chairs

2016

Aug 9 Classes Begin

19 Treat Day – Kona Ice

19 Spirit Day – Hawaiian Day

22 Tax Deductible Donation Drive

22 Parent Orientation, Grades 1-3

24 Parent Orientation, Grades 4-6

26 Back to School Sock Hop, 6:00-8:00pm, MPR

30 Early Release

30 Spirit Night – Peter Piper Pizza, 11:00am-8:00pm (Bell/7th Street)

Sep 5 Labor Day Recess

9 Heroes Luncheon, 11:00am-1:00pm, MPR

12-23 Read-A-Thon

13 PTO General Meeting – Pizza Party, 6:30-7:30pm (Please RSVP), Library

16 Treat Day – The Treatery

16 Spirit Day - Sports

20-21 Picture Days

22 Teacher Appreciation Day (Kindergarten & 6th Grades)

27 Early Release

Oct 3 K-12 Recess

5 Walk/Bike to School Day

6 McTeachers Night, 4:30-7:15pm (Bell/Tatum)

7 Box Tops 4 Education Collection

8 Costco Paper Drive, 8:00-10:30am (Cave Creek/Beardsley)

12-14 K-12 Recess

17-21 Fall Scholastic Book Fair

19 Mingle with Molzhon, 8:45-9:45am, Teacher’s Lounge

21 Spirit Day – Backwards Day

24-28 K-8 Parent Conference Week

26-27 Early Release

26 Teacher Appreciation Potluck (All Grades)

28 K-8 Recess

31 Halloween Costume Day - $1 Donation

2016-2017 Calendar

Nov 1 PTO General Meeting, 6:30-7:30pm, Library

9 Spirit Night – Culver’s, 5:00-8:00pm (Cave Creek/Rose Garden)

11 Veterans Day Recess

16 Teacher Appreciation Day (1st & 5th Grades)

18 Treat Day – Rita’s Italian Ice

18 Spirit Day – Red, White, Blue Attire Day

22 Grandparents Breakfast, 7:30-8:15am, MPR

23-25 Thanksgiving Day Recess

28-Dec 7 Harkins Theatres Fundraiser Begins

Dec 6 Early Release

6 Spirit Night – Barro’s Pizza, 5pm-Close (Greenway/40th Street)

7 Harkins Theatres Fundraiser Deadline

12-16 Holiday Shoppe

14 Mingle with Molzhon, 3:00-4:00pm, Teacher’s Lounge

16 Treat Day – The Treatery

16 Spirit Day – Ugly Holiday Sweater/Shirt Day

22 Teacher Appreciation Day (All Grades)

26-Jan 6 Winter Break Recess

2017 Jan 9 Classes Resume

10 PTO General Meeting, 6:30-7:30pm, Library

13 Dollar Day

13 Spirit Day – Pajama Day

16 MLK Day Recess

20 Bingo Night – 6:00-8:00pm, MPR

23-27 K-8 Parent Conference Week

25 Teacher Appreciation Potluck (All Grades)

26-27 Early Release

31 Early Release

2016-2017 Calendar(cont’d .)

Feb 2 Spirit Night – Pending

3 Box Tops 4 Education Collection

9 Teacher Appreciation Day (4th & Pre-K)

13-24 Apex Fun Run

15 Mingle with Molzhon, 8:45-9:45am, Teacher’s Lounge

17 Treat Day – Kona Ice

17 Spirit Day – Fancy Dress-up Day

20 President’s Day Recess

28 Early Release

Mar 4 Costco Paper Drive, 8:00-10:30am (Cave Creek/Beardsley)

4 Carnival, 2:00-6:00pm

7 PTO General Meeting, 6:30-7:30pm, Library

7-8 Picture Days

9 Teacher Appreciation Day (3rd Grade)

13-17 Spring Break Recess

21 Fathers Breakfast 7:30-8:15am, MPR

24 Treat Day – Rita’s Italian Ice

24 Spirit Day – Twin Day

29 Spirit Night – Chik-fil-A (Deer Valley/I-17)

Apr 4 K-8 Early Release

11 PTO General Meeting, 6:30-7:30pm, Library (Election)

12 Spirit Night – Islands Restaurant, 4:00pm-Close (Desert Ridge)

14 K-12 Spring Recess

19 Mingle with Molzhon, 3:00-4:00pm, Teacher’s Lounge

20 Teacher Appreciation Day (2nd Grade)

21 Dollar Day

21 Spirit Day – Crazy Hat Day

24-28 Scholastic Spring Book Fair

May 1-5 Teacher Appreciation Week

8-12 T-shirt Sign-out

9 Mothers Breakfast, 7:30-8:15am, MPR

19 Treat Day – Kona Ice

19 Spirit Day – Crazy Hair Day

25 Early Release/Last Day of Classes

25 Spirit Night – Peter Piper Pizza Blow-Out, 12:00-8:00pm (Bell/7th Street)

2016-2017 Calendar(cont’d .)

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