English Landing PTA News
November 2016
Chris's Corner
It's November and I'd like to take a moment to thank the many people this fall who have worked as part of the EL PTA and who have done their part to help English Landing. A special thanks to…..
Lisa Darnell for organizing the PTA fundraiser. The money raised will go toward helping English Landing students.
Brooke Crosby and her volunteers for putting together the Book Fair. It was a huge success, raising money for the library.
Dominic's Casual Italian for donating the food for the EL teachers and staff during parent/teacher conferences, and Cassidy Nelson and Amy Anderson for organizing it all.
Susan Moore for organizing the classroom parties, all of the parents who volunteered as room hosts, and the parents who brought supplies to make the parties a success.
Crista Cochran for putting together the school directory. It was a huge task, and we all appreciate it.
Brandy Colson and Shawna Mazeitis for all of their work on PTA memberships.
Kathleen Threadgill and her crew for popping bags and bags and bags of popcorn for Popcorn Friday.
Lilah Hall for collecting and sending in all of the Box Tops to raise money for English Landing.
We really appreciate everyone’s contributions and we are thankful for you!
Are you able to help? Lilah Hall needs some help counting the many Box Tops that are collected each month. If you are interested in helping, please contact Lilah Hall at lilah.hall2011@yahoo.com.
Our next PTA meeting will be January 9 at 6:30pm in the English Landing Media Center. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.
Chris Albani
PTA President
Reflections - What Is Your Story?
What Is Your Story? Do you like to dance, draw, take photos, or make music? Tell us your story and create a work of art by participating in this year's PTA Reflections Program! All grade levels are welcome and every participant is recognized for their work. Pick up an entry form and rules from the office and get creative! Submit your entry by November 20.
For more information, contact Jessi Johnson at jessi.rose.johnson@gmail.com
Entry Form: https://mopta.org/wp- content/uploads/2016/05/16-17- Reflections-Form-Student- Entry-Missouri.pdf
Official Rules: https://mopta.org/wp- content/uploads/2016/05/16-17- Rules-Official-Rules.pdf
Rules for Individual Categories:
Visual Arts: https://mopta.org/wp-content/ uploads/2016/05/16-17-Rules- Visual-Arts.pdf
Photography: https://mopta. org/wp-content/uploads/2016/ 05/16-17-Rules-Photography- Category.pdf
Music Composition: https://mopta. org/wp-content/uploads/2016/ 05/16-17-Rules-Music- Composition.pdf
Literature: https://mopta.org/wp-content/ uploads/2016/05/16-17-Rules- Literature.pdf
Dance Choreography: https://mopta. org/wp-content/uploads/2016/ 05/16-17-Rules-Dance- Choreography.pdf
Film Production: https://mopta.org/ wp-content/uploads/2016/05/16- 17-Rules-Film-Production.pdf
Special Artist Division: https://mopta.org/ wp-content/uploads/2016/05/16- 17-Rules-Special-Artist.pdf
Teacher Wish Tree
PTA is asking our Eagles families to help make a difference in your child's classroom this school year by helping to stock it with essential items needed by their teachers throughout the year.
Participation is easy--each grade-level classroom, specials teacher and other EL staff have created wish lists with the items they most need. Just scroll down through the list below until you find your child's teacher. You can sign up right next to the items you would like to donate in the sign up genius list. Items can be brought to the classroom directly by your child or they can be brought to the office labeled for the teacher they are intended for.
Don't forget to check out the lists from the specials teachers, counselors, office staff and other important EL members that your child sees every week, too!
LINK: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44a5ad2ea3f49-english
For more information, contact Angela Ensminger at angelaensminger@gmail.com.
BoxTops for Education
Congratulations to Mrs. DeMint's class for winning the October Box Tops contest. They earned an extra recess and cookies!
If you would like to help count Box Tops, please text Lilah at 816-719-4175 to volunteer.
For questions about BoxTops, please contact Lilah Hall at lilah.hall2011@yahoo.com.
Room Parents and Classroom Parties
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time and/or supplies to help make the Fall Festival parties a success! The Winter Party will be here before we know it. There are quite a few classes in need of a party organizer for the winter party, which will be on December 22nd from 10:00-11:00 a.m. They are: Mehwald, Ottis, Surber, Betts, Ryan, and Davies. You can work with the other grade level parents to plan the party, plus there are party plans on the English Landing website that are a huge help! Thank you in advance for signing up!
K- http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4eacad2dab9-kindergarten
1 - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4eacad2dab9-1stgrade
2 - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4eacad2dab9-2ndgrade
3 - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4eacad2dab9-3rdgrade1
4 - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4eacad2dab9-4thgrade
5 - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4eacad2dab9-5thgrade
There are still some teachers who still need room parents. They are Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Peeler, and Mr. O'Connor. Please use this link to sign-up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4eacad2dab9-english
For more information, contact Susan Moore at susmoore28@gmail.com.
Fall Book Fair - A Great Success!
English Landing Families –
Thank you so much for your help in the success of our fall book fair. With your purchases, we sold $5421.04 in books, nearly breaking our old record!!! What an exciting time for English Landing; via reading minutes and profit for school wish list items.
A big thank you to everyone who volunteered their time behind the scenes and on the front line, making this fair incredibly successful. And, if you shopped the fair on Wednesday night, a big thank you for your patience during our register issue….our Eagle families are the BEST! Until next time….
Best regards,
Brooke Crosby – English Landing PTA Book Fair Chairperson
Student Directory
Exciting News! The English Landing Elementary School Directory was emailed to all families on October 26th this year!
If you have any questions, or for more information, contact Crista Cochran at cristacochran@gmail.com
Fundraiser - Thanks!
The top three selling classrooms were:
- #1 Ms. Peters
- #2 Mrs. Van Berkum
- #3 Mrs. Thomson
Thank you! Thank you!! We couldn't provide all the wonderful things for the teachers and students without all of your support!!!
Lisa Darnell, Vice-President Fundraising
Repeated Information
Join PTA
Click here for the membership form, or contact Brandy Colson at brandy@blcolson.com or Shawna Mazeitis at mazeitis@gmail.com for more information.
PTA Reimbursement Forms
English Landing PTA Executive Board 2016-2017
President
Chris Albani - christinealbani@sbcglobal.net
Vice-President Membership
Brandy Colson - brandy@blcolson.com
Shawna Mazeiti - mazeitis@gmail.com
Vice-President Volunteers
Kathleen Threadgill - kathleendt@att.net
Vice-President Fundraising
Lisa Darnell - darnellx3@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Ginger Gimple - thegimples@hotmail.com
Recording/Corresponding Secretary
Theresa Fitzpatrick - theresa.fitzpatrick@gmail.com
Principal
Kerry Roe - roek@parkhill.k12.mo.us
PTA Committee Chairs/Leaders
Book Fair: Brooke Crosby - brooke.crosby@hotmail.com
Box Tops: Lilah Hall - lilah.hall2011@yahoo.com
Clothing Center: Nicole Francis - nfrancis7913@gmail.com
Family Fun Night:
Lauren Jeppson - lpjeppson@gmail.com
Julie Durant
FEED: Sarah Andrews - sandrews9@mac.com
Hospitality:
Amy Anderson - amyanderson5@gmail.com
Cassidy Nelson - cassidy13.mcbride@gmail.com
Popcorn Friday: Kathleen Threadgill - kathleendt@att.net
Reflections: Jessica Johnson - jessi.rose.johnson@gmail.com
Room Parties: Susan Moore - susmoore28@gmail.com
School Supplies: Katie Burgess - katieeburgess@gmail.com
Science Fair Co-Chairs:
Jeanne Goodin - avocadonose@hotmail.com
Shawna Mazeitis - mazeitis@gmail.com
Staff Appreciation Week Co-Chairs:
Carolyn Arnold - tigergrad00@yahoo.com
Amie Wilson - amie71408@gmail.com
Student Directory: Crista Cochran - cristacochran@gmail.com
Teacher Wish Tree: Angela Ensminger - angelaensminger@gmail.com
Variety Show: Sherri Thomson - sthomson3@kc.rr.com
Yearbook Co-Chairs:
Scott Taylor - stayloris@mac.com
Kathleen Threadgill - kathleendt@att.net
If you are interested in leading an open committee please contact Chris Albani at christinealbani@sbcglobal.net or Kathleen Threadgill at kathleendt@att.net.
We Love Our Business Members
Ottis Family Chiropractic - Dr. Jason Ottis
Haven 360 - Abbey Thomas, Vice President
Rivalry Run - Abbey Thomas
Water Street Family Counseling - Heidi Tolnai
Edward Jones - Erica Gabrick
Keller Williams - Kate Payne
Seymour Insights - Brent Seymour
DiPasquale and Moore - Jason B. Moore
Platte Valley Bank
Keen Wealth Advisors - Bill Keen
Please be sure to thank these business members for supporting our English Landing Eagles!