Ribbit Report
Turner Creek Elementary School
September 22, 2017
Lost and Found
The Lost & Found Cabinet is full, and we're getting ready to clear out the contents!
Please come to the school office for assistance or to claim any items.
The Lost & Found is located in the Teachers' Lounge area, across from the K & 1st grade bathrooms. Please ask a teacher or office staff for assistance.
***Photos of all the items in the Lost & Found will be on the TCE website.***
PLEASE check the pictures to see if anything is yours.
[From the TCE homepage, click on the "PARENTS" tab and select "LOST &
FOUND" from the drop-down menu.]
After Friday September 29, unclaimed items will be donated.
For questions or more information, email Michele Conlon at conlon.michele@gmail.com
Calling All Parents
The PTA has some open positions for the 2017-2018 school year. Please consider chairing (or co-chair with a friend) one of these positions with the PTA. The former chairs will be happy to help by passing along all information needed for these positions. Without YOUR help, we will not be able to do it all!
Position: Frogapalooza Committee - This committee supports the Frogapalooza Chair who organizes and manages TCE’s community Spring Carnival happening
March 24. Each committee member will lead one of the following areas: food trucks, auction/raffle, classroom baskets, carnival games/activities, student performances, Lily Pad bakery, Teacher Time Raffles, vendor booths and communication. Time commitment: September-March. Contact Jackie Taylor president@tce-pta.org for more information.
Position: Talent Show Chair - This position coordinates TCE's talent show happening February 15 at 6 pm. You will host practice "auditions" in January for the talent show. You will also organize and manage the event.
This event was canceled last year because we could not find a chair. Please help us bring back this fun event for students! Please contact Stephanie Teixeira-Poit programs@tce-pta.org For more information.
TCE PTA Membership
Your membership helps fund:
Library Books
Art, Music and Cultural Programs
Technology, Laptops and Software
Outdoor Classrooms
Playgrounds
Staff Appreciation
Teacher Grants and Training
School Beautification
School Programs and Clubs
We need your support to continue these efforts.Visit our TCE PTA website to become a member today:
http://tce-pta.org/membership.html
If you prefer to send in cash or check, there is a printable form on the website that you can return to school with your child. Please place in an envelope with your payment and write "PTA Membership" on the envelope. We have also added the form at the bottom of this newsletter. Only one method, either online or the paper form, needs to be completed.
PTA Painting Party!
Thank you to everyone who help us out with our painting party. We had some drink donations as well as some volunteers. A big thank you to the following people: Brandy Jenkins, Angela Warren, Twiggy Thrasher, Carrie Jones, Bahram Olfati, Tammy Platts, Keith Taylor, Duane Barksdale, Ann Barksdale and Lauren Sojka who came out and painted. The 4/5 hallway looks great! Thank you all.
Reflections Program
The 2017-2018 Reflections Theme is: "Within Reach"
All students were given an “Intent Form” for the Reflections program. These forms were due by Friday, September 22.
Our contact email is: tcereflections@gmail.com. Once you turn in the intent form, we will provide you the next steps that will need to be taken to participate in the Reflections program.
In the meantime, additional information can be found at the following link:
Wake County PTA Reflections website:
http://www.wakepta.org/reflections.htmlRoom Parents Needed
Room Parents are needed for basic filing or clerical help, coordinating volunteers for class events (enrichment activities, field trips, class lists, or Friday folders), as well as, acting as a liaison with the Turner Creek Elementary PTA.
This does not take up a lot of your time and is a wonderful way to not only be involved with the school but also make a difference in the classroom. Teachers really appreciate having someone to help with the little extra things.
Please check with your child's teacher to see if they need a "Main Room Parent" or "Co-Room Parent" (1 to 2 parent volunteers would be ideal) to help them out. If you have any questions about being a Room Parent please feel free to call or email Ginger Brezac, TCE Room Parent Liaison: ginger@ypass.net Mobile: (919) 345-5499
Staff Luncheon
Every early release day, a lunch or snack is provided to the TCE staff by the PTA along with the support of TCE families. On Friday, September 29th, the PTA is sponsoring a pasta lunch from Ruckus Pizza, Pasta and Spirits for the TCE staff. We would also like to include a salad and desserts.
Thank you for your help in showing our appreciation to the TCE staff!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45adaa2da6ff2-tceseptember
State Fair Tickets
Box Tops and Tyson Labels
-- Help Us Raise Money for TCE!
Please keep bringing in those Box Tops for Education and Tyson A+ labels!
The next submission date for Box Tops of Education is coming up in November. Please send in your valid (dated 11/1/2017 and beyond) Box Tops by October 16th in time for the November 1st submission. The Box Tops collection bin is located in the TCE lobby across from the main office.
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school buy what it needs. Box Tops are each worth 10¢ and they quickly add up to real cash for our school. Here is a link showing participating Box Tops products.
Here’s how it works: Just clip and collect Tyson Project A+ labels from participating Tyson® product packages and send them to school with your child. We’ll collect the labels and send them to Tyson Foods, and Tyson Foods will send our school a check. Each label is worth 24¢!
Please drop your Tyson Project A+ labels in the Box Tops collection bin in the TCE lobby. Here is a link for a list of participating products. We are aiming for a November submission so please send your labels in now!
Please note: The Campbells Labels for Education program was discontinued so no need to send in those labels.
Get Connected and Stay Informed!
2. Turner Creek:www.wcpss.net/turnercreekes
3. Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/turnercreekpta
4. Twitter:@Turner CreekES
Upcoming Events
Sept 19: Picture Day tks 2 & 4 retakes tk 3
Sept 21: PTA Spirit Family Night @ TCE 5-7pm
Sept 29: Early Release @ 1:15
Turner Creek Elementary School
Email: amberjones2109@gmail.com
Website: www.wcpss.net/turnercreekes
Location: 6801 Turner Creek Road, Cary, NC 27519
Phone: 919-363-1391
Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnercreekpta
Twitter: @TurnerCreekES