Eagle Express
May 1st, 2019
From the Plank South Leadership Team
Plank South Families,
Lots of updates and information to share in this week's newsletter. Here are some highlights!
- Ice Cream Social this Friday! Be sure to bring your tickets and we still need more volunteers! More info below in the PTSA section.
- Staff Appreciation Week is coming up! Sign-up to help!
- See below for how to order Plank South Spirit-Wear! Order online now (the shop closes Monday, May 6th)!
- Our 4th & 5th grade students will be performing a mini-musical this Saturday, The Lion King KIDS. More info below. Come check it out!
- Monday evening is the second meeting of Webster's new Families of Color group which is working toward greater justice in our Webster community.
Warm regards,
Your Plank South Leadership Team,
Scott Wilcox & Jen Sullivan
The Lion King at Plank South!
Come see Plank South's 4th & 5th graders perform Disney's The Lion King, a show that has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world! The African savannah comes to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Saturday May 4th at 2PM & Saturday, May 4th at 6PM.
Tickets are $8 and available at the door.
Spirit Wear at Plank South!
It’s Spirit Wear time Plank South! Come check out our online ordering for the Spring Spirit Wear Sale. The shop will close May 6th so families can get their orders delivered by the end of May! See the new products and choices in attire for everyone in your family! Go Plank South Eagles!
Any questions please contact Julie LoMonaco at julielomonaco@yahoo.com
Webster CSD Families of Color Group
Please Join Us for Our Second Meeting!
Monday, May 6 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Webster Recreation Center
1350 Chiyoda Drive
(off of Phillips Rd.)
The Families of Color group’s mission is to bring together a strong collective of parents, concerned family members, and allies passionate about building a racially- and economically-just community in Webster.
For more information contact
Terry McCarthy, WCSD Director of Humanities
(585)216-0080
Board of Education
Upcoming Budget Vote & Board of Education Election Set for Tuesday, May 21
As the board of education and district continue to develop the 2019-20 budget, there are some important dates to take note of, including:
* Wednesday, May 8 - Webster Central PTSA’s Meet the Candidates Night, Webster Schroeder HS library, 6:30 p.m.
*Thursday, May 9 – BOE public budget hearing, Webster Schroeder HS library, 6:30 p.m.
*Tuesday, May 21 – Webster CSD annual budget vote and election of BOE candidates, Webster Schroeder High School gymnasium, 875 Ridge Road, 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
If you would like more information on the 2019-20 budget planning process, please visit websterschools.org and hover over the District tab, then click on the District Budget link. We look forward to seeing many of you exercise your right to vote on Tuesday, May 21.
From the Plank South PTSA!
Ice Cream Social
The annual Plank South Ice Cream Social is Friday, May 3rd.
We are still need of volunteers! Sign-up at:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4aaca72ba3f58-icecream
Don’t forget to bring your tickets! A limited amount of ice cream will be available for sale the night of the Ice Cream Social ($4.50 at the door).
Staff Appreciation Week:
May 6th – 10th is Plank South Staff Appreciation Week. Students and families with have opportunities during this week to show their appreciation for the amazing Plank South Staff! Please help make this a success by signing up to help at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACA72BA3F58-staff3
Box Tops:
Keep bringing in those Box Tops! There is not much time left to contribute to this year’s school-wide classroom competition!
2019/2020 Plank South PTSA Steering Committee Openings – Join the Team!!!:
· Secretary
· Membership Coordinator
Email Michelle Lowe (michelleloweptsa@gmail.com), Sue Ball (Sball002@yahoo.com), or Jennifer Lega (jennifer.lega@gmail.com) for more information on any of these roles!
Upcoming Events
· Tuesday, 4/30: Box Tops Due!
· Friday, 5/3: Ice Cream Social
· Saturday, 5/4: Plank South Musical – Lion King
· Monday – Friday, 5/6 – 5/10: Staff Appreciation Week
· Tuesday, 5/7: PTSA Meeting (LAST one for 2019!)
· Thursday, 5/9: Webster Board of Education Meeting: Public Budget Hearing
· Thursday/Friday, 5/9 & 5/10: Plant Sale