English Landing PTA News
February 2018
Chris's Corner
Chris's Corner
For more than 100 years, National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA®) has worked toward bettering the lives of every child in education, health and safety. Founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, National PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Today’s PTA is a network of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. Founders’ Day (February 17) is when we celebrate the legacy and work of our founders to better the lives of every child in education, health and safety.
Our founders represented women of imagination and courage. They had a simple idea—to improve the lives and future of all children. They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to change the world for all children. (excerpt taken from www.pta.org)
Locally, we are excited to continue strong leadership as we finish out this year and move on to planning for the future. During our January meeting, we formed a committee to create our slate of officers for next school year (2018-2019). We will vote on these officers at our March 5 meeting at 6:30pm in the Media Center. Babysitting will be provided for school age children for $2/family. I invite you to join us as we prepare for the next school year!
Chris Albani
PTA President
Next PTA Meeting - English Landing Elementary School, Media Center
Monday, Mar 5, 2018, 06:30 PM
English Landing Elementary School, Northwest Klamm Drive, KCMO, MO, United States
Book Fair
Reading for pleasure, inside and outside of school, has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right to our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair dates: February 7: 8am - 8:40am, 3:30pm - 4pm
February 8: 8am - 8:40am, 1:30pm - 6:45pm
February 9: 8am - 8:40am, 3:30pm - 4pm
Before you visit the Book Fair, be sure to download the Book Fairs app to help you find the right books for your child. For more information, visit: scholastic.com/apps/bookfairs.
If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to visit our Online Book Fair at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/englishlanding. Our Online Book Fair is available from January 27 to February 13, 2018.
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Happy Reading!
Volunteer for the Book Fair!!!
Our English Landing PTA Book Fair is coming next week and we need volunteers...we need YOU! Volunteering at the Book Fair is the perfect way to stay connected to your child at school and help students find the books they can't wait to read. Sign up now and get ready for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience. Please contact Chris Albani with any questions.
https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/experience/login/0KkPSU9Lw
Popcorn Friday!!!
February 23rd is Popcorn Friday! We need volunteers, two shifts available: 8:30-10:00 and 10:00-11:00, or whatever works for your schedule (it's completely flexible). This is a fun and easy way to spend time at English Landing. And thanks to the Doss's and Popculture donating the popcorn, we don't have to pop the popcorn anymore we just scoop it and deliver it! Contact Amy Moench (amymoench@gmail.com or 913-708-0705) if you're interested in helping out. Remaining Popcorn Friday dates: May 4.
Thank you!
Amy
Room Parties - upcoming Friendship Party
The last party of the year is the Friendship Party on February 14 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
If you have any questions, email Susan Moore at susmoore28@gmail.com
PTA dues
Lisa Darnell - darnellx3@yahoo.com
Thank you!!
PTA committee highlight of the month - PTA President
This month is: President
PTA President is a year-long appointment with the busiest time of year being the beginning of the school year. Each PTA president spends 5-10 hours per month working on PTA things. Our current PTA president is Chris Albani. She manages the overall objectives and strategies of the PTA. Chris acts a liaison between parents and the Principal/staff. She has helped recruited all of the PTA committee chairs a long with the Vice President of Volunteers. Chris creates the PTA agenda and leads each PTA meeting as well as reviews and approves the PTA minutes. She works closely with the Treasurer to develop the PTA budget. Lastly, she helps plan the Back-to-School nights for English Landing. She also attends the PTA district board meetings.
Thank you Chris for your service to the EL PTA as President for the 2017-2018 school year!!!
Repeated Information
PTA Membership
The PTA membership drive kicked off at Back to School Night and is still underway. If
you have not yet joined, please do. Your support enables us to provide exciting
activities and upgrades for the school including the Reflections art program, the Science
Fair, the playground sunshade, folding chairs (300 of them), field trips, birthday books,
and much,much more. Please use this link to sign up for membership:
http://tinyurl.com/yd55k6ew . Membership dues (just $8.00/family) can be sent in an
envelope to school to the PTA Treasurer.
Contact Brandy Colson at brandy@blcolson.com or Lisa Darnell at darnellx3@yahoo.com for more information.
Do you shop on Amazon.com?
Do you shop on Amazon.com?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the English Landing PTA every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices as on Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the English Landing PTA. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com and choose PTA Missouri Congress English Landing PTA as your organization of choice.
For more information, contact Ginger Gimple at thegimples@hotmail.com.
PTA Reimbursement Forms
English Landing PTA Executive Board 2017-2018
President
Chris Albani - christinealbani@sbcglobal.net
Vice-President Membership
Brandy Colson - brandy@blcolson.com
Lisa Darnell - darnellx3@yahoo.com
Vice-President Volunteers
Katie Burgess - katieeburgess@gmail.com
Vice-President Fundraising
Haley Stone - haleystonefitness@gmail.com
Treasurer
Ginger Gimple - thegimples@hotmail.com
Recording/Corresponding Secretary
Carolyn Arnold - tigergrad00@yahoo.com
Principal
Kerry Roe - roek@parkhill.k12.mo.us
PTA Committee Chairs/Leaders
Book Fair:
Box Tops:
Rashonda Mitchell - rashonda.mitchell@gmail.com
Clothing Center:
Amy Anderson - amyanderson5@gmail.com
Family Fun Night:
Lauren Jeppson - lpjeppson@gmail.com
Julie Durant - julie.durrant@gmail.com
FEED:
Sarah Andrews - sandrews9@mac.com
Hospitality:
Camille Murphy - camillemurphy226@yahoo.com
Popcorn Friday:
Stephanie Doss - stephanieldoss@gmail.com
Amy Moench - amymoench@gmail.com
Reflections:
Jessica Johnson - jessi.rose.johnson@gmail.com
Room Parties:
Susan Moore - susmoore28@gmail.com
School Supplies:
Katie Burgess - katieeburgess@gmail.com
Science Showcase Co-Chairs:
Jeanne Goodin - avocadonose@hotmail.com
Susan Moore - susmoore28@gmail.com
Maggie Parsley - maggie_knapp@yahoo.com
Staff Appreciation Week:
Haley Stone - haleystonefitness@gmail.com
Stacey Schmidt - slschmidt@cmh.edu
Student Directory:
Stacey Schmidt - slschmidt@cmh.edu
Teacher Wish Tree:
Angela Ensminger - angelaensminger@gmail.com
Variety Show:
Sheri Thomson - sherithomson3@gmail.co
Yearbook:
Anna Trower - annatrower@yahoo.com
If you are interested in leading an open committee please contact Chris Albani at christinealbani@sbcglobal.net or Katie Burgess at katieeburgess@gmail.com
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