Exley PTA eNews
January 6, 2022
MOTHER SON NIGHT RESCHEDULED!!!!
Out of abundance of caution, Exley PTA will be rescheduling our Mother Son Night to February 18, 2022 from 5pm - 7pm at Main Event
If you have already submitted your payment and can still attend, you are all set. If you have submitted payment and can not attend, please contact Kristin at fundraising@exleypta.org by January 14th for a refund.
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EXLEY PTA'S INTERNATIONAL NIGHT - RESCHEDULED!!!!
Katy ISD has moved to Stage 3 Modified Operations through January 31st. Due to the modified operations, Exley PTA will be rescheduling our International Night to March 24, 2022 from 6pm - 8pm in the Exley Gym.
We are so incredibly excited to host our 4th annual International Night! :) We hope to see you there!!!
**Families who signed up to host a table, you should have received an email regarding the rescheduled date. If you did not, please email exleyenews@gmail.com **
Questions? Please email Amanda at Programs@exleypta.org
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Exley PTA's Winter Dash Winners
Thank you so much to all our families who participated in our Exley PTA Winter Dash over Winter Break!
Congratulations to our Winter Dash Winners Ella, George, & Parker! Prizes will be distributed next week :)
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Thank You - Volunteer Work Day & PTA Membership Meeting
A huge THANK YOU to the parents who assisted us in our Volunteer Work Day yesterday!
Thank you also to those who attended our Membership Meeting and to those who volunteered for our nominating committee to select a slate for next year's PTA officers.
Interested in being on our Exley PTA Board next year? Click the button below to sign up and to learn about the different positions. We have volunteer opportunities for as much or as a little time as you have to volunteer :) Please sign up no later than February 1st so that our Nominating Committee has time to review nominees and select their slate of officers. Questions? This slate will be presented for a vote at our March Membership Meeting.
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5th Grade Parents:
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Volunteering Is My Favorite! :)
Due to Katy ISD has moving to Stage 3 Modified Operations through January 31st, volunteering will look slightly different this month. All volunteers must be signed up before volunteering. All volunteers must wear a face covering and be temp checked before entering.
We are always looking for volunteers. Some opportunities are an hour or less, some a single day, some are weekly, and some are a couple days. Please contact me if you have questions about any of these volunteer events. Thank you again for showing interest in being a volunteer at Exley this year! I can't wait to SEE each of you.
Helena Townsend
Exley PTA VP of Volunteers (VIPS)
Every volunteer opportunity we have scheduled for this year are all listed in the link below. Please continue to check this link throughout the year.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP for all volunteer opportunities: https://signup.com/go/Cqtdyxc
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Staff Wish Lists
Looking for ideas on how to honor our Amazing Staff? Check out our staff list for their favorite things :) Click the button below to view the list!
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News from the Express Book Stop
The Express Book Stop will be open Friday, January 7th from 7:35am - 8:00am in Room 704. All new books are only $3.00 each!
*The Express Book Stop is open most Fridays
**Cash and Checks - $3.00
***QR Code Online Payment - $3.00 + tax
Questions? Email Mrs Frederick at KristineRFrederick@katyisd.org
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Birthday Marquee
For a $20 donation to the Exley PTA, you can wish your student a Happy Birthday on the Exley Marquee. Just complete the form and return it in an envelope marked “Exley PTA attn: Birthday Marquee” at least two weeks before your child’s birthday.
Please Note:
All forms must be submitted by May 20th for all summer birthdays
Please contact the Exley PTA at fundraising@exleypta.org if you have any questions!
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Exley Party Fund
The money donated for the PTA party fund funds both the fall and spring parties for all Exley students. If you haven't submitted yours, please do so as soon as possible.
We've only received party fund donations from about 433 students (out of ~1000 students at Exley!) Our spring party will be a lot less fun if our party fund isn't able to increase. Thank you for your understanding and generosity!
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Exley Family Businesses
Exley PTA is looking to compile a list of our school’s family owned businesses in the area! If you own a business in Katy, please click the link below! :)
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Join the Exley PTA!
Hello Exley Families! We are so excited to plan out the 2021-2022 school year! Before we do so, let’s take a look back at the most unconventional year last year…
During the 2020-2021 school year, the PTA sponsored/hosted: Back To School Donuts at Karma Kolache, Dinosaur George Virtual Programs, Trunk or Treat Drive Thru, YUCK Science Virtual Program, Be Internet Awesome Virtual Night, Kevin Kurtz Author Virtual Program, Red Ribbon Week, Yearbook, Kindness Program, Father Daughter Date Night Pick Up, Mother & Son Night Pick Up, Bash the Trash Virtual Program, Virtual International Night, Monthly Staff Hospitality Luncheons, Various Spirit Nights, Selfies with Santa, Winter Wonderland, Teacher Appreciation Week, Matt Wilhelm’s Bike Virtual Program, & End of the Year Spring Parties for both in person and virtual learners.
Wow! How did we accomplish all of this? Exley had a very dedicated PTA board and additional parent volunteers who made it happen!! In addition to our outstanding volunteers, we were able to fund all of these amazing events and programs from our PTA memberships, spirit nights, and fundraising efforts. That’s right, all because of YOU! A portion of your membership dues supports National & Texas PTA and the remainder supports Exley! When we have a strong PTA membership paired with incredible volunteers, the Exley PTA is able to do magnificent things! The Exley PTA does not exist without YOU! Join our PTA TEAM and help us achieve more at Exley!
Please fill out the membership form that was sent home and submit it, along with your membership dues, by February 1st. OR Go to www.joinpta.org and select Katy ISD & Exley Elementary. Enter your information and submit your payment. You will receive a digital membership card when joining online! :)
Questions about membership? Please email Alissa at membership@exleypta.org
Questions about volunteering? Please email Helena at vips@exleypta.org
Questions about programs? Please email Amanda at programs@exleypta.org
Questions about fundraising? Please email Kristin at fundraising@exleypta.org
Thank you for supporting Exley PTA!
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Did you know Exley has an AmazonSmile Account? 😃
When you buy from Amazon, they will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Exley! 🤩
You can shop HERE: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-0390171
to set up Exley Elementary PTA as your AmazonSmile charity and shop, as normal, while supporting Exley! There is no cost to you and prices remain the same. ☺️
Amazon has also added Amazon Smile to their app! Please follow the simple directions in the pic below to set it up. ☺️
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Exley PTA has partnered with Kroger!
Exley PTA is now officially part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program! How To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program: Visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account, click on community rewards. Follow the instructions. You can search for EXLEY ELEMENTARY PTA either by name or YM431 and then click Enroll. *Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to Exley PTA. *If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please visit the customer service desk at any Kroger.
Questions? Email Kristin at fundraising@exleypta.org
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Hello Exley Families!
Don't forget to follow us online for the most up to date information! :)
Click the buttons below to take you to our Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram pages.
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Upcoming PTA Dates...
February 9th - Staff Luncheon
February 11th - Father Daughter Dance 6pm - 8pm in the Gymnasium
February 16th - Spirit Night
February 18th -- Mother Son Night 5pm - 7pm @ Main Event
February 24th - CRHS Robotics Family Night 6pm - 8pm in the Gymnasium
March 24th @ 6pm - 8pm -- International Night in the Gymnasium
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Have questions? Contact the Exley PTA Board. We are here to help! :)
President - Melissa Auer - president@exleypta.org
VP Programs - Amanda Michie - programs@exleypta.org
Healthy Lifestyles - Tisa Penny - healthylifestyles@exleypta.org
VP of Membership - Alissa Sharp - membership@exleypta.org
VP of Fundraising - Kristin Fitzgerald - fundraising@exleypta.org
VP of VIPS - Helena Townsend - vips@exleypta.org
Treasurer - Rodney Sharp - treasurer@exleypta.org
Parliamentarian - Tim Pittman - parliamentarian@exleypta.org
Secretary - Jennifer Coleman - secretary@exleypta.org
Hospitality - Carolyn Foley - hospitality@exleypta.org
Yearbook - Nicole Pawloski - yearbook@exleypta.org
Historian - Ginger Collett - historian@exleypta.org
Council Delegate - Molly Templeton - councildelegate@exleypta.org
Staff Reps - Mrs McGrath & Mrs Crowell
Principal - Mrs Noeldner