News Around The Creek
October 13, 2014
Calendar:
October 13-15: Food Drive (see below for details)
October 15: Science Olympiad Introductory session
October 18: Grounds Day, mulching
October 20-22: Food Drive (see below for details)
October 21: PTA Meeting, 7-8 pm , Media Center
October 29, 30, 31 - Reflections Artwork Drop Off in Lobby (8-8:30am & 2:30-3pm)
October 31 - Reflections Deadline for Entries
October 31: Spirit Wear Order Deadline
November 20 - Reflections Awards Ceremony in Gym (6:30-8pm)
November 20 - Dec 15 - Reflections Art Show in Media Ctr
President's Message:
Thank You to Lori Hohenstein and the volunteers who helped at the weekday Grounds Day this past week. A weekend Grounds Day will be held this Saturday, October 18th. Please contact Lori Hohenstein at texasluddy@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer.
Friday, October 17th is an Early Release Day. Dismissal will be at 12:30. The PTA hosts a teacher luncheon on early release days. The theme for Friday is Taco Bar. If you would like to donate needed items, contact Brenda Gerken at brendacgerken@gmail.com.
The Triangle Elite All Stars Cheerleading team will be hosting a themed Parents' Night Out on October 18th for children 4 years to 12 years at 125 Quantum Rd, Holly Springs. The Halloween Costume "Monster Mash" will be a kid friendly night of Halloween fun including games, crafts, and a movie. Tumbling will be provided for those who are interested. Dinner will be provided. Contact stevejen00@hotmail.com if you are interested in reserving a spot.
AnnMarie
MCES Food Drive Challenge:
Middle Creek is sponsoring our 9th annual food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Each day has a theme to ensure we collect some of the things that the Food Bank needs most, but feel free to bring any food or hygiene items on any of the days. Please NO GLASS PRODUCTS, no loose glass or plastic baby food jars, and no expired food! We'll be stacking the food from wall to wall and floor to ceiling in Mrs. Parrish's office, so bring at least one item each day and let's show her how generous and compassionate MCES students can be!!!
Just drop off donations to Mrs. Parrish’s office each morning of the food drive before the start of school, between 8:00 – 8:30AM.
The Challenge and the Rewards!
We are very excited to announce that this year, if we as a school reach the following goals, students will receive the following reward(s):
- For 1,200 - 1,499 lbs. of total school donations received by 8:30AM on Oct. 22, 2014, students will earn a "Crazy Hat Day"!*
- For 1,500 lbs. or more of total school donations received by 8:30AM on Oct. 22, 2014, students will ALSO earn one day with 15 Extra Minutes of Recess!!!*
*Dates to be designated by MCES.
And no how matter how much we contribute, our greatest reward is in helping others!
Food Drive Dates
Monday, 10/13: Can-Do Monday (Canned Items: Meats, Vegetables, Fruits, Beans, Soups, and Microwave Items -- Pop-top cans and low sodium a plus!)
Tuesday, 10/14: Box and Bag Tuesday (Pasta, Cereal, Rice, Dried Beans)
Wednesday, 10/15: Baby Wednesday (Baby Products, including Diapers, Wipes, Formula, Infant Cereal)
Monday, 10/20: Can and Jar Monday (Peanut Butter, Canned Foods, Nutritional Drinks)
Tuesday, 10/21: Clean Tuesday (Paper Products, Hygiene Items)
Wednesday, 10/22: Kids Wednesday (Popcorn, Crackers, Granola Bars, Juice Boxes, etc.)
Would you like to help? We need volunteers to receive and stack donations for a short time in Ms. Parrish's office each morning of the food drive (8:00 to 8:45/9:00AM). Email Kate Coley at kate@kate.net or sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4faaaf292-mces
2014 REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST - CALLING ALL MCES ARTISTS!!!
The 2014-15 National PTA Reflections Program is underway. This year’s theme “The World Would Be A Better Place If” is a great opportunity for students to express themselves creatively. Students may submit entries in Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Dance Choreography, Music Composition and Film Production. All entries must be dropped off at school by Friday, October 31st. And, be sure to mark your calendar for the Reflections Family & Friends Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 20th from 6:30 – 8:00pm in the Gym. In addition to announcing 24 MCES Finalists who will be selected by outside judges, every student who participates will receive a ribbon on stage from Mrs. Parrish. So get creative and have fun! Click here to learn more. Questions? Deanna Zolfo, dzolfo@nc.rr.com, (919) 815-4755.
Order Your Spirit Wear:
design for the 2014-2015 school year. This year you can order a blue
t-shirt, yellow tie-dye t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, hooded sweat shirt,
and mesh shorts! A sample shirt with the new design is hanging in the hall
near the office. Youth and adult sizes are available!
Order forms are going out in the Tuesday folders for tracks 1, 2, & 3 on
Tuesday, September 30th. Track 4 will get their forms when they track back
in. All forms are due on or before October 31st.
Order Form: http://mcesptaforms.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/0/7/22076046/mce_spiritwear.pdf
Science Olympiad:
Any student in grades 3-5 can join Science Olympiad and take advantage of this great
opportunity to learn about science and prepare for upcoming science requirements.
Mark your calendar!
Tournament : 3/28/2015
Explore topics at our Introductory Sessions (after school 3:15-4:15):
September : Wed., 9/17
We had fun learning about the upcoming Science Olympiad events as well as trying our
hand at a new event: First in Flight
October : Wed., 10/15
November : Wed., 11/12
In order for your child to stay for any of these events (1) Please sign and return the
registration form sent home with your student. (2) Email their teacher that they will be
staying after school.
For a general program schedule or to download a registration form click here to go to the PTA website.
http://middlecreekpta.weebly.com/science-olympiad-team.html
Please email Tina Gibson at gibsontina@earthlink.net with questions.
The Giving Garden:
“LIKE” us on Facebook! Search “Middle Creek Elementary School Garden”. New pictures and information on the garden are posted there.
We also have a blog at middlecreekpta.weebly.com