PTA Update
Cougar Communication - March 2023
Dear Cougar Community,
Hello Cougars! Lots of updates below on upcoming events for our community. Please add to your calendar so you don't miss out. Read on for PTA information.
Lydia Wright
GH PTA President
PTA Happenings
February
Photo Make Up Day - Great news parents! For any child missing their school year photo, we are having a make up day, on Friday, March 3rd. Parent volunteers will be setting up in the school to take your child’s photo. This photo will be emailed to your child’s teacher, so you can have access to an electronic copy. It will also be used in the yearbook unless you have sent in the request for it not to be.
- Want to get more involved with Geneva? Consider joining are dedicated PTA Board for 23-24. Email me for details and questions! president@genevaheightspta.org We will set the board for next year this Spring!
- PTA Spring Parent Social - Trivia Night on Friday, March 25 at 7PM - Tickets are $20 a person and include appetizers! SIGN UP NOW! Only 20 spots left! genevaheightspta.org/trivianight
- Update on Parent/School Communication committee - next step is for SBDM communication committee and school leadership to send out survey on communication.
Getting Involved
We want to show our teachers love this spring. Check out this Amazon Wish List if you would like to send a special book to GH for a classroom library.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AP8O3SJPRRAH?ref_=wl_share
Ways to Volunteer!
We are currently setting the PTA Board for next school year and looking for new members as well as returning veterans. Please consider joining our dedicated PTA Board for 23-24. Email me for details and questions! president@genevaheightspta.org We will set the board for next year this March-April!
This spring we will need volunteer support for PTA with field day and other potential school events. If you are interested in getting involved in PTA, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gaurange Robinson at Gaurangalila@gmail.com
DISD First Step to Volunteer!
In order to volunteer for school events you must be registered annually in the DISD Voly system. Please take time today to sign up! This insures all of our volunteers know the safety guidelines of helping in our schools and pass a background check. https://dallasisd.voly.org
We need volunteers for these upcoming events!
March 7 - Makeup IB Literacy Night - Volunteer at https://dallasisd.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=80098
March 10 - Grandfriend's Day - 8AM-9AM Volunteer at: https://dallasisd.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=80425
Lunch with your Cub!
Click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4daca929a0fb6-lunch2 to schedule your lunch time with your GHE Cougar Cub. There are now slots available Tuesday-Friday and not a limit of one visit per semester. (But please don't take advantage and sign up for every day.) Please email or call Ms. Rios at school with questions.
Feed The Teachers
We have a Amazon Wish List for teacher snacks. You know they need extra energy to keep up with all of our kiddos!! The teachers no longer have a vending machine for cokes and snacks so Ms. Lane has created a snack station for our staff. Let’s help her keep it supplied all winter! Please visit the link and order some snacks for our dedicated staff! (Thank you to Jen Strunk for setting up this project.) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/T0D6P1KKWQCU
Feeder Pattern News
Woodrow Spring Musical is Almost Here!
Mark your calendars for Woodrow's 66th annual spring musical, Frozen, Jr. April 20th - 23rd! Tickets on sale beginning March 30th.
Five performances April 20th - 23rd:
April 20th 7:30 pm
April 21st 7:30 pm
April 22nd 12:30 pm (includes mini campers)
April 22nd 7:30 pm
April 23rd 2:30 pm
PLUS a special Breakfast with Olaf for the whole family on Saturday, the 22nd at 10:30 am. Scan the QR code for more info.
It's time to Register for the J.L. Long Run!
March 30, 2023 - 1K Run 6:00 p.m. - 5K Run 6:30 p.m.
Beginners and serious runners alike, please join this family-friendly event! This is a Certified 5K, USATF (Track & Field) sanctioned event with the course having been recertified this year!
CLICK HERE to Register:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Dallas/AnnualLongRun5K
Outside PTA
White Rock Spring Games
The White Rock Spring Games will be back and better than ever on May 7th. White Rock Spring Games was created with one idea in mind: to improve local schools. With the help of parents, faculty, and many generous sponsors, this community event raises hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, benefiting students and programs across 31 East Dallas area schools, including Geneva Heights Elementary.
The games are open to boys and girls in grades K-5. Registration fees for each four-person team is $120, with every penny going back to the participant’s school. Last year GH had 42 participants and raised $1,800 for our school. Save the Date and be on the lookout for registration information in the near future. They also offer scholarships through the East dallas exchange club.
Vickery Park Branch Library -
Check out the monthly event calendar from the Vickery Park Branch Library. Plan an afternoon to stop by after school pickup. This new, modern city library reached out to GH to extend an invitation to our students and families to join their events.
