General MeetingSeptember 3, 2013

Candlewood PTA Mission

To achieve educational excellence by encouraging parental involvement, building

strong teacher-parent relationships, enabling academic enrichment programs, and

providing academic, fun, and family-oriented activities which promote learning and

strengthen our community.

What does the PTA do?• Provides and supports services for our children

• Coordinates after-school enrichment programs

• Funds Cultural Arts performances

• Provides funds for teachers and school

• Hosts and sponsors community events

• Advocates for our children and teachers

Why join the PTA?• Your child (the number #1 reason for all of us)• Parental involvement at school helps your child succeed• To spend quality time with your child in his/her school

environment• Get connected with other parents, teachers, school

administrators• Stay informed as to what is happening in your child’s school

and community• To have a voice for change or support directly impacting your

child• Make a difference by using your skills/hobbies• FREE student directory

PTA Executive Board 2013/14President Michelle Planty

Executive VP Mindy Slade

Treasurer Amanda Flint

VP of Student Enrichment Jacqueline Maloba

VP of Events Maria Antonio-Smith

VP of Public Relations Pat Vasco

VP of Fundraising Cynthia Simonson

MCCPTA Delegate Jeff Reznick

MCCPTA Delegate Brad Wolvin

Recording Secretary OPEN

Corresponding Secretary OPEN

Keys to Success

1) Membership

2) Volunteers & support

1) Fundraising

PTA MembershipMake a difference at Candlewood!

2013/14 Dues•$10 for first PTA member•$5 each additional member in same household•$5 teachers/staff

SIGN UP TODAY! Goal: 150 members

Volunteers Needed• Our PTA needs your support! • Volunteers needed for:

Open board positions School activities/events Fundraisers

• Will work with your schedule• Sign up by completing the

volunteer form

Principal’s ReportDr. Sheppard

2013/14 Proposed Budget• Proposed budget $41,906• Highlights:– Educational Horizons $5,000 – Teacher allowance $5,400 (continuing $200

per teacher/specialist)– Art & Music Supplies increased to $750 – Cultural Arts increased to $5,000 to fund:• 3 assemblies• storytelling assembly• anti-bullying assembly

After-School Programs

Our after-school programs offer a wide range of

learning and enrichment activities that promote the

physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of our

children!

Little Scholars - Builders• Build awesome creations• Design with legos, recyclable materials and

other interesting items• Program designed to:

Improve communication, problem-solving, reasoning, creativity and team work

Mondays 3:45-4:45 pm starting September 23 K-2, 3-5 8 weeks/$103

Mad Science• Sensational science• Sparks imaginative learning• Harnessing heat, optical illusions, sonic

sounds, magnetic magic, and more• Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm starting October 2• 8 weeks/$112

Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES)

• Spanish language and culture program• Games, songs, role play, story-telling

and hands-on activities• Lessons interactive, lively and fun• Wednesdays 3:35-4:35 pm starting in

October• K-1 and 2-5• 12 weeks/$190

Young Rembrandts• Teaches drawing and art • Improves:

Attention to detail Time on task Visual/spatial organization skills Creativity Problem-solving skills Discipline, persistence & patience Self-confidence

• Thursdays 3:40-4:40 pm starting September 19• 8 weeks/$105

After-School Sports• Basketball• Sports help to develop:

A positive attitude Good sportsmanship Team effort Physical abilities

• Fridays 3:30-4:30 pm

Chess Club• Taught by Victor Sherman

Chess Master with over 30 years of experience

• Beginners learn how to play• More experienced students work on

improving strategy• Fridays 5-6 pm starting September 20• 10 weeks/$110

Candlewood PTA FundraisingEagle Patron Campaign

$5,000 goal

100% goes to Candlewood PTA & benefits your children!

Cultural Arts AssembliesTeacher/Specialist Allowance

Classroom SuppliesFamily & Student EventsReflections Art Program

and more!

Halloween CostumeFundraiser

• Shop for costumes at www.wholesalecostumeclub.com/fundraiser/

• Wholesale prices, huge selection

• $5.99 flat rate shipping• PTA receives 15% of all sales • September 3 – October 30

Candlewood PTA Fundraisers

Restaurant Nights

KidStuff Coupon Books

NEW Fundraisers!Candlewood Fun Run

Spring 2014 (April/May)

“Run” not “Race”

Community Business Sponsors AND Family

Sponsors listed on shirts

Family Event directed toward “Healthy Lifestyl

e”

Support Candlewood When You Shop

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Over 1300 favorite stores including Kmart, Kohl’s, JCPenny, Office

Depot, Office Max…

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web and buying online

Register Today!

Candlewood PTA Events• Cluster Family Football Night: Sept. 20

• Class Nights• Kindergarten Oct. 22• 1st Grade Oct. 8• 2nd Grade Oct. 10• 3rd Grade Oct. 15• 4th Grade Oct. 17• 5th Grade Oct. 2

• Fall Festival: Oct 26

• Book Fair: Nov 4-8

• NEW! Cookies & Milk Book Reading: Nov 7

Need Volunteers!

Candlewood PTA Events

Bingo Night/Cake Walk: Feb 7

Dance Party: Mar 14

Book Fair: May 12-16

International Night: Apr 25

Science Fair: TBD

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