September PTA Newsletter
Welcome to the 2021 - 2022 School Year!
Welcome Back!
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2021-2022 PTA Board
President: Hello my name is Michele Delany. I have been with my amazing husband Tom for almost twenty years. Together we have an awesome daughter Amelia and two fur kids, Lomax and Lucy. Before mom life, I was a pastry chef and when I'm not PTA'ing I enjoy baking, especially cookies! I love music, art, animals, and all things purple. I'm excited to take on this role and look forward to making fun experiences for our kids!
Vice President 1: Hello my name is Shawn M. Rogers. My husband and I have six children. After my two older daughters graduated from Phoenixville we moved into the Owen J. Roberts school district. My third child in line graduated from OJR four years ago. We also have a son in 11th, a daughter in 9th and our youngest is a 6th grader, she has special needs and is in the life skills class. This will be my ninth school year at French Creek Elementary. I love volunteering at my children's schools. This is my last year having kids in elementary school, and by June between Phoenixville and OJR I will have been volunteering in my kid's elementary schools For 29 years.
Vice President 2: Hi my name is Jen Barnett. My husband and I have three kids, a dog(pug) and a cat. Our oldest child is starting high school, our middle is starting middle and our youngest is a fifth-grader at French Creek. We love vacationing in the Outer Banks and anywhere tropical. This is my fourth year as a PTA board member.
Treasurer: My name is Lori Pittek and I’m the Treasurer. I’ve been on the Executive Board since 2019. Previously, I ran Lego Club for K-6. My husband Joe and I are parents to a 2nd and 8th grader. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, gardening and reading. My hope this school year is to spread joy to the students of French Creek.
Recording Secretary: Hello my name is Melissa Smith. My family and I became part of the OJR community almost five years ago. My wonderful husband and I have two boys, a dog, and two cats. Our oldest is a sophomore at OJR and my youngest is a sixth-grader at French Creek. My family enjoys hiking, Disney, and traveling to new places. During my free time, I enjoy reading and gardening. Sadly, this will be our last year at French Creek.
Corresponding Secretary: Hello I'm Cindi Rodrigues. I've lived in the area for about 14 years now. I'm originally from Connecticut. I currently reside in Warwick Township with my husband Steve, my 12-year-old son Ben (7th grade), my 8-year-old Gabbi (3rd grade), and my golden doodle Zoey. I love to do charity and volunteer work. In my free time, I love going to concerts, sporting events, traveling, and curling up with a good book.
Join the PTA
We invite all of our French Creek families and teachers to join the PTA. The cost is only $10 for the whole family. The PTA uses this money for many great activities throughout the school year, including but not limited to new t-shirts for all students and staff, teacher grants, sixth-grade yearbooks, playground equipment, Ice Cream Social, Smore teacher newsletters, teacher appreciation, hospitality, and much more!
Visit our website to join: frenchcreek.ptboard.com
Fundraising
This year we will feature a fun fundraiser each month. You can choose what works for you and your family. The item's from our first fundraiser will be shipped directly to the purchaser. It is an opportunity for your out-of-state family and friends that want to help support your child's school. In this month's fundraiser, the PTA is selling Poppin Popcorn. Their popcorn is All Natural, Healthy, Air Popped, Gluten Free, Trans Fat-Free, shelf-stable, and has no additives or preservatives. Please place your order by September 30, 2021. Thank you for your continued support!
French Creek T-shirts
PTA is providing every staff member and student with a new French Creek t-shirt. Everyone will have them to wear for spirit days, future field trips, or if they want to show off their Wildcat pride. Please be on the lookout for an email from Dr. Mckillip so you can choose your child's shirt size.
PTA Sponsered Back to school Staff Luncheon
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Don't forget to get your Rita's!
Be on the Lookout!
Please click on the link to find out more information about volunteer requirements. https://www.ojrsd.com/domain/95
Spirit Wear Store will be opening soon.
Our PTA Raffles will be up and running in a few weeks.
Ice Cream Social date TBA