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2012-2013Welcome Packet
Dresden Elementary PTO Welcomes You
Dear Families,
Welcome to Dresden Elementary PTO! We are excited for another fun-filled school year. All parents or guardians of children attending Dresden Elementary, as well as each staff member, are members of the PTO and are encouraged to participate in our activities.
The Dresden PTO is here to create opportunities and enrich the lives of our children. Throughout the year, we sponsor many activities and fundraisers. Through our efforts and the support of our parents and volunteers, we are able to pay for school assemblies, classroom libraries, bus gas for field trips, teacher start-up supplies, playground equipment, and other school activities such as Field Day and much more. Last year, we raised almost $30,000.
This year’s major fundraisers will be the Scottie Walk-a-thon in the fall and the Spring Festival. We also sponsor several smaller fundraisers and programs such as Spirit Day, Market Day, Box Tops, Labels for Education, two Book Fairs, Holiday Grams and Secret Santa. You will find information about these programs on the following pages.
We have been fortunate in the past to have many parents and community members volunteer their time and efforts to make our school a better place. To continue our great work, we need to continue to have active participants. Please look at the volunteer information, located in this packet, and consider giving whatever time your schedule allows.
Feel free to call or e-mail me or any of our officers (listed below) if you have any questions or comments about the Dresden PTO. Together, we can make a difference!
Sincerely,Amy MeadowsDresden PTO President
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2010-2011 PTO OfficersPresident: Amy Meadows, 754-1320, [email protected] Presidents: Melissa Bell, 819-4450, [email protected]
Missy Smith, 754-9186, [email protected] Co-Secretaries: Deeanna Little, 754-1738, [email protected]
Stephanie Brennen, 624-0141, [email protected] Treasurer: Julie Ardrey, 828-9681, [email protected] Communications: Melissa Devore, 828-9062, [email protected]
Mark Your Calendar – PTO Events
AugustAug 22 First Day of School
SeptemberSept 3 No SchoolSept 7 Spirit Day
Pep Rally at TVHS Football Stadium
Sept 10 PTO Fitness NightSept 14 Walk-a-Thon
Market Day
OctoberOct 2 3rd Grade OAA TestingOct 5 Spirit DayOct 8 PTO Meeting
(2nd Grade performance)Oct 12 Market DayOct 19 Spirit DayOct 31 Harvest Parties
NovemberNov 5 & 6 No SchoolNov 5-9 Fall Book FairNov 9 Spirit Day
Market DayNov 12 PTO Meeting
(4th grade performance)Nov 22-27 No School
DecemberDec 10 5/6 Band performs at TVHSDec 14 Market DayDec 14-18 Secret SantaDec 21-31 No School
JanuaryJan 1-2 No SchoolJan 18 Spirit DayJan 21 No SchoolJan 25 Market Day
FebruaryFeb 14 Valentine PartiesFeb 18 No SchoolFeb 22 Market Day
MarchMar 11 PTO Meeting
(5/6 Choir performs)Mar 22 Market Day
Celebration of the ArtsMar 28-29 No School
AprilApr 1 No SchoolApr 8 PTO meeting
(Kindergarten performs)Apr 8-13 Spring Book FairApr 13 Spring Festival – 3-8 pmApr 22-26 OAA TestingApr 26 Market Day
MayMay 24 Market DayMay 21 Field Day
JuneJune 14 Market Day
The PTO Wants You!Volunteers Needed for Our Committees
You can volunteer as little as one hour a week for ongoing projects or help with one-time programs. Here is a brief description of our programs that need volunteers to make them successful.
Activities Committee/Family Fun NightsWe coordinate special activities for our students and their families. Volunteers are needed to help plan and work at a few events throughout the year, such as Skate Night, Movie Night, 6 th Grade Graduation, etc. Dates are to be determined.Chairs: Betsy Prouty and Megan Newton
Book FairDuring Parent/Teacher conferences in the fall and the week of the Spring Festival, we host a Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair offers a wide variety of books, and all proceeds go toward purchasing books for classroom libraries. Volunteers are needed to help students choose books during school hours the weeks of November 7 and April 10. Chair: Tish Sauerbrey
Box TopsWe earn cash for our school every time you shop for groceries. Simply clip the box tops from literally hundreds of products including many cereal boxes, snacks, baking items, dairy products, meals and frozen items. Once a month, the class that brings in the most wins a special treat. Volunteers are needed to help pick up box tops and count them. Chairs: Jenny Shepherd and Lisa Coakwell
Campbell’s Labels for EducationLabels for Education has been awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands. So be sure to send in the UPC area of the label. You can also register your Kroger card to earn eLabels. Special treats for the class that brings in the most. Volunteers are needed to help pick up labels and count them. Chairs: Jenny Shepherd and Lisa Coakwell
Field DayWe fund the grand finale of the year – Field Day! This is an exciting event filled with water games, races, bounce house and obstacle courses. Many volunteers are needed to work at this day-long event at the end of the school year on May 22.Chairs: Julie Ardrey and Angie Jordan
Fundraiser – Scottie Walk-A-ThonWe’re challenging our kids to be active each day. During our walk-a-thon, each class will walk a specific time and try to complete as many laps as possible. Students will collect pledges from sponsors and be eligible for prizes. Volunteers are needed on and around September 14 to mark lap cards, count pledge money, hand out prizes, etc. Chairs: Melissa Bell, Julie Barnhard and Abby Buttermore
Holiday GramsAt Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day, students can send a special gram with a yummy treat to their friends. The proceeds benefit Dresden Elementary families in need. Volunteers are needed to sell the Grams during the school day. Dates to be determined.Chair: Allison Shupert
Market DayMarket Day is a monthly program where parents purchase quality food products and our school receives a profit. Volunteers are needed to help sort and distribute food on one Friday of every month at 2 p.m. Chairs: Renee Emerson and Jenny Shepherd
Secret SantaAt the annual Secret Santa Shop in December, children have the opportunity to shop for their loved ones. New this year!! Secret Santa Shop will be open Friday night, December 14th – parents drop your children off at school for an opportunity to shop – and in turn parents you have a few hours to get your much-needed Christmas shopping done! The Shop also will be open during school hours on December 17 & 18, and volunteers are needed to help students do their shopping throughout the day.Chairs: Deeanna Little and Amber Dittmar
Spirit DayOn designated Fridays, we have Tri-Valley items for sale. From sports balls to water bottles, pens, pencils and popcorn, we have something for everyone. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite Tri-Valley clothing on Spirit Day. Volunteers are needed to help sell the Spirit Day items.Chair: Missy Smith
Spring FestivalThe Spring Festival is a tradition that features games in every classroom, inflatables, bingo, raffles, a live auction and great food. It is an evening the entire family can enjoy. Volunteers are needed to help plan and work at this event on April 14 from 3 to 8 p.m. Chairs: All PTO Officers and Chairs
Teacher AppreciationWe honor our teachers for their hard work and dedication to our children. Volunteers are needed to help plan appreciation events for Teacher Appreciation Week in the spring.Chair: Brandee Bryan
If you are interested in volunteering for one of our committees, please complete the Volunteer Form on the last page of the Welcome Packet and return to school by August 31.
Scottie Walk-a-thonSeptember 14
On Friday, September 14, our students will participate in the “Scottie Walk-a-thon.” Each class will walk for a specific time and try to complete as many laps as possible. Each child will receive a “lap card” that will be marked every time they complete a lap.
Students will earn prizes based on how many pledges they get from friends, family and neighbors. The more pledges you get, the more prizes you can win!
The Walk-a-thon is our fall fundraiser. The money we raise will pay for school assemblies, classroom and library support, fun family events throughout the year and more.
We will also celebrate Fitness Week – September 10-14 – with fun activities all week long. We will kick off this special week with a PTO Family Fitness Night on September 10 from 6-8 p.m.
We are asking for your help! We need area businesses to sponsor our walk-a-thon. These monetary donations will help us purchase prizes and t-shirts for students. Please use the form below to become a sponsor.
If you have questions, please call Melissa Bell at 819-4450.
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Become a Sponsor of the Scottie Walk-a-thon!
I, __________________________, will help Dresden Elementary reach its fundraising goals by
making a monetary donation of:
_____$25 ______$50 _____$75 _____$100
Other Amount $_________
All checks should be made payable to Dresden Elementary PTO. Thank you!
(Please return this form with payment to school by September 7, 2012.)
Dresden Elementary Spirit Days
Dresden Elementary PTO sponsors Spirit Days on designated Fridays during Tri-Valley High School football and basketball season. We will also have a special Breast Cancer Spirit Day in October.
During Spirit Day, students can purchase Tri-Valley items such as pencils, water bottles, tattoos and more. A complete list of items and prices will be sent home before each Spirit Day. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite Tri-Valley clothing on Spirit Day.
Every Spirit Day we offer popcorn, too! We will sell popcorn during all five Spirit Days plus two additional days during the school year. Join the Popcorn Club for just $3, and you’ll get one Popcorn Day FREE. Best of all, you won’t have to worry about sending the money every Spirit Day! More information will be sent home before the first Spirit Day.
2012-2013 Spirit Day DatesSeptember 7
October 5 (Scotties Go Pink)October 19November 9January 18
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to register your Kroger Plus Card!
Volunteer Opportunities – We Need You!
We hope you will join our great team of volunteers. Volunteers are such an important part of the success of our school, helping both teachers and students. We’re always eager to find more great people to help us meet our goal of enriching the lives of children.
We don’t expect a huge time commitment. An hour can be a big help to our group and the school, and we have tasks to fit all schedules and interests. If every family would commit to just a few hours of helping out throughout the year, we could do amazing things for our kids and our school.
Research shows that students whose families are involved in their education have better grades and fewer discipline problems. By volunteering, you will get to enjoy interacting with the kids, become friends with other parents, and accomplish things that truly make a difference. We promise that the time you give the school will be worth the while – and fun!
While many of our volunteers are moms, we encourage dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other friends and family members of our students to volunteer. We welcome everyone to fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and sign the Volunteer Release Form on the back.
Please fill out only one form per family and return it to school with your oldest child by August 31 to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gas card.
Once we receive your completed form, we’ll contact you with more information.
If you have any questions, please call our Volunteer Coordinators Heather Stafford, [email protected] or Samantha Mizer, [email protected]. Both can be reached at 754-4001.
If and when you volunteer, don’t forget to sign the volunteer book at the front desk in the office. Those who volunteer more than 20 hours throughout the school year will be invited to the district’s volunteer banquet in the spring. PWe look forward to seeing you at school!
Dresden PTO Volunteer Interest FormHelp us, and you'll help your child succeed at school! Please check the areas below where you would like to get involved. Thanks for doing your part!
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________ E-mail:____________________________________
Where are you are interested in volunteering?(For more information, please refer to the PTO Programs page in the Welcome Packet.) Work with students in the classroom Help in Office Help teachers with copying, bulletin boards Assist in LibraryRoom parent for Holiday Parties Teacher Appreciation Committee Vision &Hearing Screenings (one day in Fall) Picture Day Assistant (Sept 13 & Mar 5) Mobile Dentist (one day in Spring) Kindergarten Registration (Spring)CBM student testing (Oct, Jan, May) Breakfast Server (April Achievement Tests) Spirit Days (four Fridays in fall, one in winter) Box Tops (monthly) Market Day (one Friday afternoon a month) Campbell’s Labels for Education (monthly) Holiday Candy Grams (Oct, Dec, Feb) Activities Committee/Family Fun NightsBook Fair (one in fall, one in spring) Secret Santa (Dec 14-18) Scottie Walk-a-Thon (September 14) Spring Festival (April 13) Field Day (May 21) 6th Grade Graduation (May 17)
When can you help? Monday mornings Wednesday mornings Friday mornings Monday afternoons Wednesday afternoons Friday afternoons Tuesday mornings Thursday mornings Anytime – I’m flexible. Tuesday afternoons Thursday afternoons
On-Call Volunteer - If you’re not sure right now how you can help but want to be involved, your name can go on our “On-Call” list. If we’re short-handed, we’ll check and see if you can help.
Are you willing to be a Classroom Leader?A classroom leader is a new position for this school year. The leader will be in charge of contacting the volunteers in their students classroom for major events such as Harvest Party, Valentine’s Day Party, CBM testing, Spring Festival, and Field Day.
If you would be interested in being your child’s Classroom Leader, please list your name below.
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Please list all of your children attending Dresden Elementary.Child’s Name: _______________________________Teacher: ________________________Child’s Name: _______________________________Teacher:_________________________Child’s Name: _______________________________Teacher: _________________________Child’s Name: _______________________________Teacher: ________________________
Please fill out only one form per family and return it to school with your oldestchild by August 31 to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gas card!
Don’t forget to sign the Volunteer Release Form on the back.
