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Troy Elementary School PTO · PO Box 708 · 503 Gibbs Street · Troy, Alabama 36081 · [email protected]

2013-2014 PTO Executive Board Members President ~ Richelle Jefcoat Vice President ~ Julianne West Recording Secretary ~ Amy Glover Treasurer ~ Cissy Agboatwala

Upcoming Events Oct 16 Parent/Teacher Conf.

Students Dismissed—1:30 Oct 17-18 FALL BREAK !!!! Nov 11 VETERANS DAY–No School! Nov 21 Kindergarten Parent Meal Nov 27-29 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Dec 12 Pre-K, 1st& 4th Parent

Meal Dec 23- CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS! Jan 3 Jan 6 Students and Staff

Return for 2nd Semester Jan 20 KING/LEE HOLIDAY! Feb 13 2nd & 3RD Parent Meal Feb 17 PRESIDENTS DAY! Mar 13 Parent/Teacher Conf.

Students Dismissed—1:30 Mar 24-28 SPRING BREAK! Apr 13 Kindergarten Open House Apr 24 5th & 6th Parent Meal May 19 K5 & 1st Programs May 20 2nd-6th Programs May 21 Pre-K Program May 22 Prof. Development Day May 23 Last Day of School

October 2013 Edition

In The News

Community Helpers Day

We had a great Community Helpers Day this year!! The kindergarten children enjoy getting to visit with and learn

about Troy’s local heroes.

School Picture Day School Picture Day is October 4th!

TES Parent Volunteer Program Please sign up for the TES Parent Volunteer Program!

Parents who are involved at school typically have kids who are involved and stay in school! You are one of the

greatest resources at TES.

TEACHERS! Getting to know our



Mrs. Melanie Baker Gifted Education

How long have you been teaching? 18 years How long have you been at TES? 10 Years Where did you grow up? Orlando, Florida Where did you go to school? Lake Brantley High School/ TSU What do you love most about TES? The babies, big or small I have the opportunity to teach. They are my heart (as corny as that may sound). Tell us a little bit about your family. I am married to Russ Baker and we have one child, Gibson Howell Baker (4), who absolutely completes us. How do you like to spend your breaks? Family, friends, beach, and I’m a bit of a tech geek. What is your favorite book for the grade you teach? Well for 2nd grade it would be Frederick, by Leo Leoni. It’s about TEAMWORK and so am I. What do you appreciate most from parents? Understanding that I am human. What do you think is the best part about teaching? Meeting children where they are and taking them as far as I can no matter what their level. A little something extra about me. I am honest, a true friend, love being a mommy, and have never looked at what I do as a job but rather an opportunity to touch the lives of children. I think God put me on this earth to be a teacher and I say that with great pride.

TEACHERS! Getting to know our



Mrs. Sharla Wilkes Third Grade

How long have you been teaching? 18 years How long have you been at TES? 15 years at TES. 3 years at CHMS Where did you grow up? Brundidge Where did you go to school? I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Adm. Degree from Faulkner Univ. and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Troy University. What do you love most about TES? The students and staff are the best! Tell us a little bit about your family. I have two sons, Graham, a Freshman at CHHS, and Grant, 7th grader at CHMS. I am married to Derek Wilkes, an electrical engineer at Airtek and PTO President at CHMS. We enjoy attending church, attending sporting events, and going on vacations as a family.

How do you like to spend your breaks? With family and friends at the beach or mountains. What is your favorite book for the grade you teach? Miss Nelson Is Missing and Sideways Stories From Way-side Schools What do you appreciate most from parents? Support and communication What do you think is the best part about teaching? Reactions from students when they truly understand a concept. A little something extra about me. I have taught 6th, 5th,4th, and 3rd grades. I love that I know what is expected of my students in their future years at TES. I want them to be truly prepared for success!!!

Bulletin BoardTES PTO

Did you know that the mission of the TES PTO is to develop and nurture a working relationship among, parents,

students, faculty, administration, and staff??

We provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, engage in fundraising projects for the school, promote the school to the community, and plan programs designed to contribute to the betterment of each and every student, parent, teacher, staff

member, and administrator.

In order to accomplish this mission we need your help!!! Volunteer for committees, events, and recruit new members!!!

Check out the Trojan Spirit Store!

Shop for your favorite Spirit Gear

at the Troy City Schools

Central Office

358 Highway 87

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 8:00 am—4:00 pm

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or recipe in the PTO Newsletter,

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Have a safe Halloween Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft,

and flexible. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating

them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see

you. Always WALK and don't run from house to house. Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before

bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. Look both ways before crossing the street. Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact

lenses. Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the

road facing traffic to stay safe. Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision,

trips, and falls. Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by

strangers. Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.



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