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WelcometoWatkins!ThePTAhadafantasticyearlastyear,andthisyearisonlygoingtobebetter.ThisisJ.B.WatkinsElementarySchool’s50thanniversaryandwehaveawholelottocelebrate!Pleasevisitourwebsiteatjbwpta.comforonlinepaymentoptions,calendarofeventsthatyoucanimport,Spiritwearshopping,contactinformationandsomuchmore!AndweloveFacebook!FollowusatJ.B.WatkinsElementaryPTAandwewon’tletyouforgetaboutallofthefuneventswehaveplannedforthisyear!Wearesuperaboutansweringquestionsandbeingthefirsttopostaboutsnowdays!JWecan’tdoitwithoutyourhelp!Solookforwaystovolunteerandcontributethroughoutthispacketalongwithopportunitieslistedonthewebsite!Yourvoiceisimportant,yourtimeissoappreciated,andyourmoneyisawesome.Thankyousomuchforsupportingourschoolandwonderfulteachers!WelookforwardtoseeingyouatourfirstPTAmeeting,September13th!Enjoyanamazingyear,Coalminers!WelcometotheWatkinsfamily!KristenBeazleyJ.B.WatkinsPTAPresident
Find us online at jbwpta.com or Facebook: J.B. Watkins Elementary PTA
J.B. Watkins Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a great way to get involved, be informed and stay connected. Our active PTA leads many events, clubs and activities for students and provides resources for teachers and staff who make our school one of the best in Chesterfield County!
GREAT MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Positive Experiences- PTA raises money for
the school through fun family events such as Pumpkin
Lighting, Apex Fun Run, the Watkins Wiggle, and the
Spring Carnival. Your participation provides
opportunities for artistic expression through the
Reflections Art Contest and Talent Show as well as
curriculum- based programs like the Science Technology
Engineering Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M) night, the after
school Watkins Enrichment Program (WEP), and Chess
Club.
Stay Connected- There is no better way to
know what's happening at school. Visit our updated
jbwpta.com website for PTA meeting dates, agenda and
minutes. Joining the PTA does not require you to attend
the monthly meetings, but feel free to join us for any or
all of the PTA meetings this year.
Be a Role Model- As a PTA member, you
demonstrate to your child the importance you place on education.
Savings- Membership comes with a a coupon for a
FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich. Also you can SAVE 15% at
Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. Check out the
county, state and national PTA websites at cccptas.org,
vapta.org or pta.org for more information.
Share ideas- The PTA is a forum for idea exchange
and advocacy. Being an active member of the PTA can be
a way for you to influence change.
Tap into a Network- Share parenting ideas,
concerns and experiences with other parents and
educators. PTA functions are opportunities to meet
other parents and teachers, build relationships and
discuss issues.
Personal Growth- Volunteering with the PTA
provides opportunities to put your skills and hobbies to
good use for a good cause—the education of your child
and all children.
READY TO JOIN? We accept cash or checks
payable to J.B. Watkins Elementary PTA or via the JB Watkins
PTA PayPal link on jbwpta.com. All parents and extended family
are welcome and encouraged to join (no student members).
Please complete and return only one envelope per family. Thank you for your valued support!
DID YOU KNOW? Research shows that kids do better in school when their
parents are involved
Directory Information One of the perks of becoming a PTA member is receiving a free student directory. Only one form per family needs to be filled out. Please put the preferred contact information for families with multiple addresses, phone, emails. Any questions, please contact the Directory Chair Kathleen Grattini at [email protected].
Parent(s) Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Email: __________________________________ Child 1 Name: ____________________________
Teacher: ___________________ Grade: ____ Child 2 Name: ____________________________
Teacher: ___________________ Grade: ____ Child 3 Name: ____________________________
Teacher: ___________________ Grade: ____ Child 4 Name: ____________________________
Teacher: ___________________ Grade: ____
Please fill out the information above and return it to your youngest child’s teacher.
NO, I do not want my child(ren) in the student directory.
YES, I want my child(ren) in the student directory – info below
We have some shoes to fill!
J.B. Watkins has fantastic parent volunteers! Thank you for making your
child’s education meaningful by being involved with our incredible school and PTA!
We currently need parents to take the lead with:
• The Green Team (helps maintain the school courtyard and encourages environmental awareness)
• Assistant Chair of the Watkins Wiggle (our annual school dance party)/Silent Auction Coordinator
(If you are interested in learning more about either position, please email Amy Shutts at [email protected]
Our committee chairs would also love support with their work. Please check the committee(s) you are interesting in
learning more about:
� Box Tops
� Candela's Nights
� Chess Club
� Chick-Fil-A Nights
� Copy Committee
� Denim Drive
� Directory
� 50th Anniversary
� Green Team
� Health & Safety (Blood Drive &
Turkey Trot)
� Lunch Buddies
� Membership
� Pumpkin Lighting
� Reflections
� Room Parent Liaisons
� Sky Zone Spirit Night
� Spirit Wear
� Spring Fling (carnival)
� Staff Appreciation
� STEAM Night
� Talent Show
� Volunteer Coordinator
� Watkins Wiggle & Silent Auction
� Website
� WEP (Watkins Enrichment
Program)
� W.H.O (Watkins Helpers
Organization)
� Yearbook
Parent Name: email address:
Phone #:
Child’s name: Grade: Teacher:
For more information about any committee, please contact Amy Shutts, Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]
OptionalYearbookOrderForm($19)
Student’sFullname:Grade:Teacher’sname:Check#(checksmaybewrittentoJBWPTA):
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Help wanted BE A LUnch buddY Help NEEDED
Would you like to see your child while he or she eats lunch with their classmates, and at the same time help other students who need help at lunchtime?
Lunch Buddies assist with opening condiment packets, Gogurt™, and other hard-to-open food items.
There are three shifts for Lunch Buddies. You can sign-up for just the shift that occurs during your child’s lunch period, or you can sign-up for two or all three shifts. All three shifts occur between about 11:00 & 1:15. Lower grades eat first, and require more help.
If you are interested in being on the Sign-Up-Genius mailing list, please contact me at: [email protected]
Each month you will receive an email directing you to the Sign-Up for the following month, there you will be able to select your desired times and dates to volunteer.
This school year we will have over 400 Kindergarten and First Grade Students. These are the kids who need the most help with their lunches.
x When you assemble your child’s lunch, please show them how to open the items that you are giving them including pre-packaged food, reusable containers, Thermos™ bottles, and zipper bags.
x Take Lunchable™ type trays out of the box and recycle box at home.
x If you are sending single-use plastic bottles, please break the tamper-proof seal and then re-tighten.
x If you send juice pouches, boxes or milk boxes, please have your child learn how to open straw and insert it.
x Use scissors to snip packages with crimped edges to make them easier to open.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP at home
Grandparents welcome
2016
DENIM DRIVEWHENOct. 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2016 Awards Ceremony 10/29
WHEREChesterfield Towne Center
PRIZESFirst place, $1,000 Second place, $750 Third Place, $500**Top 3 ES, MS and HS
WEEKEND WINNERS$250.00 to the school that collects the most denim each weekend!
BENEFITINGChesterfield County Public Schools
Help us collect 20,000 pieces of denim to benefit Goodwill Industries! Thousands of dollars will be awarded to the schools that collect the largest number of denim items!
OPEN TO CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLSPTA’S, PTSO’S AND PTSA’S ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE
AWARDS CEREMONYOctober 29th
CTC Food Court
8 pawns2 knights2 bishops
2 rooks1 Queen1 King
And YOU!
JB Watkins Chess ClubEmail [email protected] to get added to our meeting reminders
.$2/student each meeting (includes snack)
All levels welcome! Parent volunteer opportunities available!
1st Friday of the month, 8:05 amCafeteria
Open Play Tournament & Open PlayOctober 7 April 21November 4 May 5 and 19December 2January 6 February 3March 3April 7
Entries from all grades and all abilities welcome.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:
FOR DETAILS, CONTACT:
PTA.ORG/REFLECTIONSLearn more and get involved!
Be a Part of PTA’s Reflections® Program
2016–2017 THEME:
What Is Your Story?
Friday, October [email protected]
LastyearwithApexFunRun,
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Questions?Contactvpcommittees@
jbwpta.com!
BenefitsofApex:
•Apexprovidesenthusiasticteamm
emberswhowillteachbrief
character-buildingleadershiplessonsandgive300hoursofservice
toourschool.
•Them
aineventistheFunRun,whenstudentsraisefundsby
obtainingsponsorsandcompletinglaps.
•NOONESELLSW
RAPPINGPAPER,COOKIEDOUGHorMAGAZINE
SUBSCRIPTIONS!Yipee!
•TheamountofworkrequiredofPTAvolunteersissignificantlyless
thanamountsrequiredforotherfundraisers.
•ALLstudentsareincludedinthisexcitingprogram(notjustthe
oneswhoraisefunds).
•ALLstudentsreceiveat-shirt,andALLstudentsparticipateinthe
FunRun.
•ALLstudentswillbenefitfromthem
aterials(technology,books,
classroomsupplies,printers,rugs,etc.)purchasedwithApex
generatedfunds.
•VisitApexfunrun.comandlookformoredetailstocome!
PreviousJBW
atkinsfundraisersaveragedabout$8,000peryear.
GREAT THINGS PTA DID THIS YEAR(Wish List Items, Activities, Community Support, Staff Appreciation, Etc)
Grade/ Team
Contact Name
Wish ListDescription
K Mrs. Parrish Phonics Tales Read Aloud Storybooks - 2 setsWord Family Tales Teaching Guide - 2 setsElectric Stapler
1st Mrs. Fazar High Volume Printer200 Blank Books
210 Parent/Teacher Communicator Folders (Metallic Blue 90041-K)
Classroom Rugs (8' x 12') for 8 ClassesTeachers will use $100 match for extra cost
Crute: School of Fish FE15-44ARiley: Fish in the sea FE721-44AMacneil: Sky's the Limit FE741-45AFazar: Cute Little Creatures FE760-44ASmith: Turtle Circle Time Rug FE745-44A Haskins: Outer Space Rug FE736-44ASalley: My Buddies In The Jungle FE733-44ABevelle: Elephant FE763-44A
2nd Mrs. Maurer 2 Avervision Document Camera (300AFHD)Buddy Bench for Playground
3rd Ms. Yolango 2 Avervision Document Camera (300AFHD)7 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Cards
4th Mrs. Nunn One set of 10+Copies per student for 7 Classes (175 students and 7 teachers)1 Avervision Document Camera (300AFHD)
5th Mrs. Grant 90 Nystrom World Atlases - 2015 Edition
"The Think Tank" - 1 box of fifth grade (Origo Education)"The Think Tank" - 1 box of sixth grade (Origo Education)
Ready Achievement Packages - 6th Grade Math Package (to be split between two advance math classes)
RES Mrs. Matthews 3 Avervision F50 Document Cameras12 Pints of Various Colors of Ceramic Glaze25 Bags of White Clay (no grog)
Mr. Coteman Set of JBL Bluetooth SpeakersSPEC ED
Ms. Felvey Laserjet Printer
Double Sided Magnetic Fraction CirclesLIT SPEC
Mrs. Jeanes Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Blue System
EZread™ Color-Coded Plastic Magnetic Letter - 2 sets
Guided Reading Short Reads Grade 3 (Levels J-Q)
OFFICE Office Staff Electric Label Maker
Grade/ Team
Contact Name
Wish ListDescription
Heater for Office2 Lego Kits7 additional Aversion Cameras10 Additional Reuasable STEAM Team T-shirtsBrain Pop and Brain Pop JR RenewalAR/RAZZ SupportTeacher Supply Reimbursement OpportunityStaff Appreciation Activities - luncheons, treats, supportField Day SupportChinese Acrobats ProgramLittle Red Hen ProgramVa Opera PerformanceAuthor VisitAgenda BooksHigh Volume Copier
Other Activities
Pumpkin Lighting -- Over 1000 people attendedFree Bingo with PrizesWatkins Wiggle -- Over 650 tickets -- Family FunSpring Fling - Over 600 tickets -- Family, Community FunTalent Show!Reflections ProgramWEP Afterschool Progam in both Fall/SpringChess ClubTurkey TrotBlood DriveCommunity Partnership Support with Midlothian YMCA and Midlothian High School with scholarship
MISC
What is W.H.O.? W.H.O. is a service club for children and their parents who like to volunteer. We will be working closely with HandsOn Greater Richmond to engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities. W.H.O. will be a fun and flexible way to get the entire family involved to help make a meaningful change in our community.
When is W.H.O. meeting? We will be meeting once a month here at JB Watkins from 6:30pm-‐8pm in the cafeteria. Please see school schedule for dates.
How can I be involved in W.H.O.? If you would like to be involved in W.H.O., please email Erin Brandenburg at [email protected]
Watkins HelpersOrganization
WHO
14794*ORDER EARLY, price will increase to $25 later in the year
$19.00*
