The Eagle Express
January 8th, 2017
From Your Plank South Leadership Team
Plank South Families,
So much happening this month! Make sure to read through everything as there is information on a new family resource for digital citizenship, Science Fair, Chess Club (in the PTSA section- need to sign up), Jump Rope for Heart, the Plank South Blood Drive, and the upcoming Movie Marathon!
For the Calendar!
- Tuesday 1/9: PTSA Meeting 9:30am
- Saturday 1/20: Movie Marathon Day
- Saturday 1/20: Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition
- Tuesday, 1/23: 2nd and 3rd Grade Chess Club 3:20pm – 4:20pm
- Wednesday, 1/24: 4th and 5th Grade Chess Club 3:20pm – 4:20pm
- Thursday 1/25: Literacy Night 6:30-8:00pm
- Friday 1/29: Second Semester Activity Period starts. Intramurals and Art Club might end or change for your child!
- Tuesday, 1/30: 2nd and 3rd Grade Chess Club 3:20pm – 4:20pm
- Wednesday, 1/31: 4th and 5th Grade Chess Club 3:20pm – 4:20pm
- Thursday, 2/1: Plank South Blood Drive (see flyer below)
- Tuesday 2/6: PTSA Meeting 7:00 pm
- Wednesday, 2/7: Roller Skating – Grade 3
- Saturday, 2/10: Night at the Knighthawks (SAVE THE DATE!!)
Warm Regards,
Your Plank South Leadership Team
Scott Wilcox & Jen Sullivan
WCSD Digital Citizenship Spotlight
39TH ANNUAL PLANK SOUTH SCIENCE FAIR
Thursday March 22, 2018
Dear Students and Parents of Plank Road South:
We are pleased to announce that the 39th Annual Plank Road South Science Fair will be held on Thursday March 22nd, 2018.
The purpose of the Science Fair is to promote interest in science related topics. The Science Fair provides the opportunity for all students to have fun while learning a scientific principle. The real reward is the knowledge gained, and in that respect, all students are winners.
All students will receive participant awards and certificates for their projects. Judges will determine winners of each grade level, the Allan Hillier[1] Award (best project, grades K-1), the William Mackenzie[2] Award (best project, grades 2–3), and the Al Sullivan[3] Award (best project, grades 4-5). The Science Fair Committee Representatives will announce and present all awards the morning after the Science Fair. Winners will be asked to bring their projects to school the following Monday for display along with their trophies.
All entry forms must be turned in by Monday February 5, 2018. Titles to projects and parent/guardian e-mail addresses must be included on the entry form to be accepted. Late entries cannot be accepted, as planning and procurement are crucial to the Science Fair’s success. All projects must be dropped off the night before unless prior arrangements have been made.
Here is the link for sign up form
Here is the link for general info
Projects will be judged after school from 3:30PM – 4:45PM. In order to be eligible for judging, all projects must remain in place until the night viewing. Please arrange transportation for your child at 4:45PM on March 22nd. Family and friends are invited back from 7pm – 8pm for viewing of projects. (Please note that doors will be locked until 7:00PM in order to distribute trophies and certificates.) As you leave Thursday evening, all project materials must be taken home with you.
Now is the time to start working – be creative, make it fun and you will learn so much!
Good Luck!!!!
From our Fabulous PTSA!!!
PTSA Meeting – Tuesday, January 9th at 9:30 am
We look forward to seeing you at our first PTSA meeting of the new year! We are in the Think Tank room on Tuesday, 1/9 at 9:30am.
Movie Marathon Day – January 20th 11:00 AM
Save the Date!! Our PTSA Movie Marathon Day is coming up on Saturday, January 20th featuring Labyrinth and The Princess Bride! Doors open at 11am so grab your sleeping bags, bean bag chairs, pillows and pajamas for a fun afternoon with your family and friends. All are welcome! Movies, music, food, raffle prizes and memories to be made!!
If you are available to help with this event, please contact Michelle Lowe at michelleloweptsa@gmail.com or 585.353.0766. Thank you!
Chess Club Begins January 23rd!
Plank South PTSA is sponsoring an instructional chess program using instructors from the Rochester Chess Center. Second and third grade sessions begin on Thursday, 1/23 and continue each Thursday through 3/6. Fourth and fifth grade sessions begin on Wednesday, 1/24 and continue each Wednesday through 3/7.
The session time is 3:20pm – 4:20pm and the cost is $15 per student. Please make checks payable to Plank South PTSA.
All levels of players are welcome from beginner to expert, however, space is limited! Positions will be filled on a first come basis.
Look for a paper sign-up to come home with your child this week. You can also sign your student up using the following links:
Students in 2nd and 3rd Grade: https://goo.gl/forms/nXHtPCIXB5u0exyh1
Students in 4th and 5th Grade: https://goo.gl/forms/Ao5aSzG1tzrd2Xqi2
PLEASE NOTE: Parent volunteers are needed for attendance taking and classroom assistance!!! If we don’t have enough volunteers we WILL NOT be able to hold this session!
Email Tracy Tan at chessClub.PlankS@gmail.com to volunteer or if you have any questions.
Updated PTSA Calendar
Visit our website to get a copy of our updated calendar. A few event dates have changed, most notably the date for the Spring Dance. You can get a printable copy here.
PTSA Membership…Last Push for 2017 – 2018 School Year
PTSA is making one last push to meet our membership goal (we’re almost there)! If you were a member last year, but haven’t renewed yet. Would you consider joining online now?
It’s quick (just enter name, email and gender) and payment is secure. If you add our school name in the “school” field, we’ll get credit for your renewal. Plus, you’ll get all WC PTSA member benefits through 9/30/18.
Most importantly, you’ll be helping us to grow an organization devoted to supporting Webster kids and promoting the best possible educational experience for all students.
Thanks for your consideration!
Volunteer Opportunities for Next Year
As we move into 2018, it is time to start planning for the 2018 – 2019 school year. Look for flyers to come home soon with PTSA open positions and volunteer opportunities for next year.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
But…don’t forget that we still have open positions on the steering committee and for coordinator positions this year! Click here for more information.