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Welcome to the 2014/15 school year! your PTA fall information packet includes:

August/September newsletter

membership form & volunteer sign-up

2014/15 PTA calendar & contact information

2014/15 Goochland County school calendar

operation “free money” information

roadrunner run lowdown

school directory sign up

reflections information

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RESSeptember

1 No School (Labor Day) 8 School Portraits11 Back to School Night (6:30) 6:30-7:00 PTA Meeting In the Cafeteria 7:00-8:00 Classroom Visits19 1:00 Dismissal for Students22 First Box Tops Collection

October 1 Reflection entries due10 Roadrunners on the Run!13 No School for Students/ Teacher Professional Dev. 23 6:30 pm General PTA Meeting Grandparents Night 23 Enter the Kingdom of Books! RES Book Fair Oct. 23-31 24 School Spirit Day! Wear school colors or RES spirit wear including your RES hat.

November 4 Parent/Teacher Conference Day No School for Students13 6:30 pm General PTA Meeting GCPS Presentation

Randolph Elementary School NewsletterAuG/Sept 2014

Welcome back for another GReAt year at Randolph elementary School!Our PTA has many exciting plans underway for the year. Our goal is to be a RESOURCE for our families and staff by providing enrichment and support to our students. I am amazed by the things that get accomplished, the support we have at our school and the drive of our INCREDIBLE families and staff.

Look at what we all accomplishedlast year by working together:•Produced the Student Directory•Sponsored our Annual Field Day•Sponsored 5th Grade Graduation•Sponsored Reflections Program and the Science Fair•Sponsored 6 In-School Field Trips•Provided all the Student Agendas•Additional Art, Music, Library, PE & Guidance supplies•Teacher Stipends for Classroom Supplies and Continuing Education•Funded Study Island Software Program for all Students•Supported K-2 and 3-5 Garden Clubs•Funded the Brag Tag Program•New Shade Structure in the Courtyard with Support from THS Construction•Newly repaired and renovated Track with the support of Hercules Construction & Northstar Excavating •New Playground Shade Structure donated by Lowe’s Heros Project

An integral part to providing these items is fundraising. This year our goal is to pave the new track, create a walking/fitness trail with fitness stations along the way and purchase new swings. With everyone’s support it is sure to become a reality! We are hoping that one of the first things on

your “to do” list is to fill out the at-tached membership form for your family. There are so many areas that need your time and talents. We know that sometimes life is so full that volunteering is just not an option. PLEASE do not let that deter you from joining… we understand and would still like all to join so that we are all on the same page with our events and activities even if you can’t volunteer. By joining, this will ensure you receive all emails and updates from the PTA.

We look forward to an AMAZING year at Randolph! If you have any questions or suggestions throughout the year please feel free to contact myself or our other board members (all of our emails are listed on the back of the PTA calendar).take care,Christina Griffith – PTA President

Please join us on Thursday, Sept. 11th at 6:30 for our first PTA meeting which will be followed by a visit to your child’s classroom. After our meeting you will have a chance to visit your child’s classroom, see the fun things they have been working on and speak with your child’s teacher.

the evening schedule is as follows:6:30-7:00 ptA Meeting in the Cafeteria7:00-8:00 Classroom Visits

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ReS StuDeNt DiReCtoRyBe sure to fill out the student directory form found in yourptA welcomepacket!

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FuNDRAiSiNG eVeNtWhat a great way to start off the school year! During school on oct 10th, students, teachers, and RES staff will walk, run, hop or skip as many laps as they can in 20 minutes. The day is filled with great music, prizes and loads of school spirit!

Your job as a Randolph family is to reach out to family, neighbors, friends and co-workers to sponsor your child.Fundraising packets will be sent home on Sept. 5th with instructions and are due back to school Sept. 19th. Each child who sends out 10 letters will get a special BRAG TAG!

To promote School Spirit, event t-shirts will be given to all students and staff to wear for the Run. Run T-shirts are in thanks to our GENEROUS sponsors who are listed on the back of the shirts! A BiG tHANKS to: Cubs Scouts Pack 710, Tuckahoe Landscaping, Tuckahoe Tire, Centerville Exxon, Schmidt Embroidery & Design, Gastrointestinal Specialists, Luck Stone, Aggreko, Mobile Repairs, Atkins, Maestrello, Miller & Assoc. and Master Cho’s. Sponsorships cover all expenses of the Run and all donations brought in by our students are 100% profit! If your business is interested, please contact Shannon LaSpina.

We will also need help on the BIG DAY! There are many behind the scenes jobs along with extra hands needed the day of! About 4 weeks prior to the Run look out for emails in regards to those needs. Thanks again for your support!

Questions/Sponsorship/Volunteer opportunities. please contact Shannon LaSpina at [email protected]

Want an EASY way to help raise funds for our school? Then check out the attached flyer on operation “Free Money”!

This can be done by families and friends by registering Randolph El-ementary with their Foodlion MVP card, Kroger Savings card, Target Red-card & also by collecting Box Tops off of hundreds of products and turning them in to the school.

Did you know thateach Box top you turn in equals 10 cents! Imagine how many “dimes” you might have sitting in your pantry right now?

Please take the time to look over the instructions on how to register your cards and how to submit your Box Tops so Randolph Elementary can start receiving the benefits from your purchases!

Questions? Contact tracy Cronin at [email protected]

tHe MeMBeRSHip DRiVe iS oN!A strong Parent/Teacher Association is vital to our school! To provide the most we can for our students and staff we need YOU! To make it fun, we run a membership drive each Fall. Each class that reaches 100% participation in the PTA will receive a BRAG TAG for each student, acknowledgment at out PTA meeting, and a prime parking spot for their teacher for 1 week!

At the end of the drive, if no class in a grade level has reached 100% the class with the most memberships for that grade will win!

Updates will be given at each PTA meeting. A PTA Membership form is included in the PTA packet…please return your form and payment today!

Looking forward to a GReAt year!Nicole Melton – VP Membership

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Reflections is an art contest sponsored by the National PTA. This year’s theme is “BE RECOGNIZED!”Choose one of the following art forms: • Dance Choreography • Film/Video Production • Literature • Musical Composition • Photography • Visual ArtCreate something... anything... that focuses on the theme, and follow the rules designated by the National PTA (directions are posted outside the art room). turn all art in by october 1stI hope that you encourage your kids to participate in this great program. I can’t wait to see what they make!Leigh Ann Pruitt • PTA Reflections Chair

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these Businesses have Supported our School over the Summer Months!

HeRCuLeS CoNStRuCtioN & NoRtHStAR exCAVAtiNG

The track has been completed! The kids now have a safe place for walking club, fitness actives and recess. This major project would not have hap-pened without Hercules & Northstar, the support of Goochland County and your fundraising efforts from the 2013-2014 school year!

LoWe’S At SHoRt puMp Our playground hosts a beautiful new picnic pavilion thanks to Lowe’s. They heard of our need and donated the materials and built it with employee volunteers as part of their Hero’s Project!

NotCH CReeK LANDSCApiNGAfter countless hours of weeding, mulching and spraying, over 100 feet of mulch beds, the front of our school looks amazing! Big thanks to Notch Creek Landscaping for all their efforts in helping RES look it’s best for the 2014-2015 school year!

2014/2015 PTA (parent/teacher association) membership form

volunteer opportunitiesplease check any/all you would like to help with.

name:student(s), teacher & grade:email:phone:

(cash or check payable to RES PTA) Parent support is vital to our success. Please help us reach our goal of 100% parent participation!$6 PER fAmily

Office use only: amount paid $ cash check # credit card

standing committees (Throughout the school year)

HospitalityCalling all cooks! Help with our monthly Teacher Dinners, Teacher Appreciation Week & Luncheon, Administrative Professionals and Principals Week.

BeautificationWe want Randolph Elementary to bea welcoming place with beautiful spaces for our children. Hang a few flags, spruce up the courtyard and use your green thumb. Non-event fundraisingHelp raise money for school and better the classroom experience for our children by coordinating our “free” money programs, box tops, spirit wear sales and other non-event money makers!

event committees (Work on one-time events)

Roadrunner Run october 10, 2014 Walk, run, hop, or jump onboard our fall fundraiser! Solicit corporate sponsors or work on-site during the run. 100% of proceeds will go to our school. PTA Reflections Help students explore their artistic talents and receive positive recog-nition for their efforts. Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction march 13, 2015 A family fun night and fundraising event! Help to organize the event, solicit silent auction items, help set-up/clean-up, serve food and run games. Field Dayapril 24, 2015 An annual tradition! Volunteers help with a variety of activities throughout the day.

school events & ongoing activities (Some activities may require a volunteer background check.)

Picture Day Book Fair Fall & Spring

Library/Media Center P.E. Music Art Tutor/Mentor 5th Grade Graduation Clinic Support Office Support Yearbook StaffTaking/submitting photographs throughout the year of different school activities, as well as helping take club/committee photos.

Want to volunteer but don’t see an activity on the list that’s right for you? let us know how you would like to help:


September 4111222

October 2102325

November 46

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December 4121619

January 820

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February 513232426

March 1320

April 2162024

May 467

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PTA 2014/15 calendarSeptember PTA Board Meeting 6:30 pm General PTA Meeting: Back to School Night / Teacher Dinner First Collection of Box TopsSpirit Wear Sale (end of month)

October PTA Board Meeting Roadrunners on the Run 6:30 pm General PTA Meeting: Grandparents Night / Teacher DinnerSchool Spirit Day (Wear school colors or RES spirit wear including your RES hat)

Parent/Teacher Conference DayNovember PTA Board Meeting 6:30 pm General PTA Meeting: GCPS / Teacher Dinner

December PTA Board Meeting Second Collection of Box TopsWinter Program (held at Goochland High School)School Spirit Day (Wear school colors or RES spirit wear including your RES hat)

January PTA Board MeetingNational Principal Appreciation DayParent/Teacher Conference Day

February PTA Board MeetingThird Collection of Box TopsSpirit Wear Sale (end of month)Winter After-School Programs (Tues. thru March 17) (March) PTA Board Meeting General PTA Meeting: Spaghetti Dinner Night & Silent Auction School Spirit Day (Wear school colors or RES spirit wear including your RES hat)

April PTA Board Meeting 6:30 pm General PTA Meeting: Fine Arts Night & PTA Board Nominations/Teacher Dinner(April 20-24) Administrative Professionals WeekField Day

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast & National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8)National Nurses Day May PTA Board MeetingFourth Collection of Box Tops6:30 General PTA Meeting: Ice Cream Social / Teacher DinnerSchool Spirit Day (Wear school colors or RES spirit wear including your RES hat) 5th Grade GraduationRandolph Year End Assemblies (K-1) am & (2-4) pm Staff & Bus Driver Appreciation

(updated 8/2014


PTA board membersdan Gardner ................Principal [email protected]

darlene Martin ............Teacher Representative [email protected]

Christina Griffith ..........President [email protected]

shannon Laspina ..........VP – Events [email protected]

nicole Melton ..............VP – Membership [email protected]

Jeanna Garcia ..............Treasurer [email protected]

Kristin Lohr ..................Corresponding Secretary [email protected]

Lynn Mann ...................Recording Secretary [email protected]

Liza dameron ..............Past President [email protected]

committee chairsHospitality ................... Jennifer Stern [email protected]

Beautification ...............Liza Dameron [email protected]

non-event Fundraising .....Shannon Whitlock [email protected]

Box Tops/Labels ............Tracy Cronin [email protected]

roadrunner run ...........Shannon LaSpina [email protected]

PTA Reflections ............Leigh Ann Pruitt [email protected]

spaghetti dinner ..........Nicole Melton [email protected]

after-school Classes .....Kavis Winston [email protected]

school directory ..........Demetra Harris [email protected]

Field day ......................Leigh Paulin [email protected] day ......................Kerri Nagle [email protected]

PTA bloghttp://randolphpta.wordpress.com/

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The School Board retains the right to amend this calendar at any time. Approved: 4/22/14

GOOCHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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1 ALL OFFICES CLOSED (12-mo) 13 Student Early Dismissal/Teacher Workday/Prof Dev 231-2 Winter Break for Students/Teachers 16 Student/Teacher Holiday - President's Day19 ALL OFFICES CLOSED-MLK, Jr. Day (12-mo)

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316-10 Spring Break 25 ALL OFFICES CLOSED-Memorial Day (12-mo) 19-10 ALL OFFICES CLOSED (12-mo) 29 Last Day of School - Students

Built-in Make-up Days: School Times: Teacher Days = 192 1 8 15 June 2 Student Days = 1802 9 16 BES: 8:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.3 10 Bank Day 17 GES: 8:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.4 11 April 10 18 June 5 RES: 8:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. Marking Periods:5 12 April 9 GMS: 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. End of MP1 - October 22, 20146 13 April 8 GHS: 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. End of MP2 - December 19, 2014 7 14 June 1 End of MP3 - March 20, 2015 *After the 6th missed day the Superintendent will begin waiving the End of MP4 - May 29, 2015 140-clock-hour requirement for verified credit courses per policy IKF-R2.

Summer School 2014: June 23 - July 15 (M-Th)

(Student holidays: July 2-3)

March 23*Bank Day

ALL OFFICES CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday (12-mo)

Last Day for Teachers

Student Holiday/Parent/Teacher Conferences 11am-7pm

Bank Day

Bank DayBank DayJune 4Bank DayJune 3

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Student Early Dismissal/Teacher Workday/Professional Dev

Thanksgiving Holiday - Students/Teachers

Student Holiday/Parent/Teacher Conferences 11am-7pm

Bank Day

Student Holiday/Teacher Workday/Prof Dev - Columbus Day

Bank Day


operation “free money”These stores want to give us their money! Let’s take it!

By following the steps below, you can help us to raise the most money in a single year from donations by our local grocers.Get your friends, family & neighbors involved!! It only takes a few minutes to make a huge impact on our school!

box topsBox Tops can be found on hundreds of participating products. They are worth 10¢ each when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education! There will be 4 collections throughout the year. Place your box tops in a plastic ziploc bag or sandwich bag and put the bag inside the envelope provided. On the outside of the envelope, write the date and how many box tops you are submitting. Return the envelope back to school to your child’s teacher. It’s that easy!!

FoodlionFollow these steps to have your Foodlion MVP card linked to Randolph Elementary 1. Visit www.foodlion.com 2. Near the top of the page, go to “Community Outreach”, a submenu will appear 3. Click on “MVP Rewards” from the submenu 4. In the center of the page, Click on “Register Your MVP Card” 5. Enter your MVP card number located on the back of your card. 6. Enter your contact information 7. Look up our school by putting in Randolph Elementary School Crozier, VA 8. Click on “Add” next to our school’s name when listed. 9.Clickon“SignOut”andyouwillgetconfirmationthatyourcardhaslinked!!

Martin’sLink your Martin’s Bonus card to Randolph elementary school. 1. Visit www.martinsfoods.com/aplus/ 2. Click on “Register” under Customer Zone 3. Enter the First 3 letters of your last name 4. Enter the 11 digit code under the barcode on the back of your savings card 5. Hit submit and your name and address should show up on the screen 6. Enter the School code of 03228 7. Enter your email address 8. Click on “Designate School” Do this before clicking on “Complete” 9. Click on “Complete”

TargetIf you are a Target REDcard holder, it’s simple! Just follow these steps. 1. Go to www.target.com 2. Click on “my account” in the upper left corner 3. Log in using your email & password 4. On the left side you will see “my Target” & below that click on “my REDcard” 5. In the center you will see “Take Charge of Education”. Click on “Learn More” 6.Inthecenter,youwillsee“lookupaschool”.Clickon“findaschool” 7. Under the tab “By Location”, put in Crozier for city & VA for state. Click Submit 8. Click on “Randolph Elementary School” 9. Click on “Select this School”

KrogerHave a Kroger Plus Card? Take a copy of the school’s bar code to your local Kroger and have the cashier scan the school’s bar code along with your Kroger Plus card. It only has to be scanned once and Randolph will receive profitsfromyourfuturepurchaseseverytimeyouuseyourKrogerPluscard.OR just go to the customer service desk and they will set you up right there!

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Walk, run, hop, skip or jump onboard with our fall fundraiser! This is a PTA sponsored, fun-filled event with 100% of the proceeds going directly to our school.

The 5th annual Roadrunners on the Run event will emphasize physical fitness and school spirit while raising money for much needed programs and supplies. On the day of the event, students and teachers will have the opportunity to walk/run as many laps as they can in an allotted time. Students will be asked to seek donations from family and friends to support their participation.

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Every student and RES member will receive a Roadrunners on the Run t-shirt. We have a limited number of sponsorship space available on the back of these t-shirts and want to give Randolph families the first opportunity to participate.

For a sponsorship of $250, your company’s logo will be on the back of more than 500 event t-shirts, which equates to 50¢ per shirt – a great way to promote your business while supporting our school!

company: contact:address:email: phone: *Logos will be 1x3” in size, depending on number of sponsors. Please provide logos in vector EPS or PDF format, if possible. Mail your completed form, with check payable to RES PTA, to Shannon LaSpina, 1552 Sheppard Town Road, Crozier, Virginia 23039. Questions? Contact Shannon LaSpina at [email protected] or 937-1582.

Thank you for your support of Randolph Elementary School!



The res school direcTory is Back!

randolph Parents,The PTA is creating a directory of contact information for Randolph staff, students, and their families. The directory is intended as a resource for RES families only, and your information will not be shared by the PTA or the school. Being listed is completely voluntary, and you can choose how much of your family’s information you want included. If you choose not to return the form, we’ll assume that you wish to opt out of the directory.

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Teacher/Grade :(Please use the back for additional students.)

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Parent’s Name:

Preferred phone number, with area code:

Preferred email:

Please return this form to your child’s teacher by october 1st. Directories will be sent home in early November. If you have any questions or concerns about the RES school directory, contact Demetra Harris at [email protected] or 804-727-9333.

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2014-2015 Reflections Contest “BE RECOGNIZED!”

“What is Reflections?” It’s an art contest for all students. It’s a great opportunity to be creative! Your child has a chance to make an art project (in one of six categories) with the theme “BE RECOGNIZED!”. Here’s what you need to know:

Reflections is an art contest sponsored by the National PTA. This year’s theme is “BE RECOGNIZED!”.

Choose one of the following art forms: •Dance Choreography, •Film/Video Production •Literature •Musical Composition •Photography •Visual Art

Create something… anything… that focuses on the theme

Turn all art in by October 1, 2014

All artwork will be displayed and our Winners will be announced at the PTA / Grandparents night on Thursday, October 23.

As you know, there’s miles and miles of paperwork that accompany the beginning of the school year. Keep your eye out for our Reflections Contest and information! There’s nothing greater than seeing these entries. Wow. I hope you’ll join me in encouraging your child to BE RECOGNIZED!

If you have any questions contact Leigh Ann Pruitt at [email protected]

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