PTO PRESS
January / February 2023
Hello Reid Families!
Please read below for new information, events and opportunities.
Spirit Wear is BACK!!!
Did you miss the fall spirit wear order or would like to add more items to your collection? You are in luck! The Reid Elementary School spirit wear store is now open until February 3rd. Please grab your gear now, there will not be another opportunity until the fall. Click on the link or picture to order.
Family Movie Night - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Join us for a night at the movies!
When: Friday, February 3rd from 6-8PM
Where: Reid Gymnasium
What to bring: Blanket to sit on, snacks and drinks (with lids).
Cost: This is a free event; however, donations are welcome.
Available for Purchase: Bottled water / popcorn / candy
Family Bowling Night
Family Bowling Night was so popular last year, we are bringing it back! Please add this event to your calendar and join us for a night of fun.
When: May 16, 2023, from 6PM-8PM
Where: Galaxy Lanes 2226 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc
Cost: $10 per person includes shoe rental & 2 games.
More Info: Reservations and pre-payment required. More info to come home in April.
Author Assembly
We would LOVE to book an Author Assembly for March is Reading Month, however there is nothing left in the assembly budget to add this for our kiddos. If anyone is interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to us at ReidPTO@yahoo.com and we can go over details.
Daddy/Daughter Dance -AND- Mother/Son Event
The PTO puts on family events throughout the year. We do this for a few reasons. One, they are FUN! Also, the district asked the Elementary’s to try and be more inclusive by having family friendly events, as not everyone has a mom or a dad in their life. In addition, the daddy/daughter and mother/son events were never typically run by the PTO Board, but rather a group of parents that planned and implemented everything. With the lack of volunteers and not having a commitment that something for both daughters and sons could be done, we have had it put on the back burner.
With that being said, we hear you parents! There have been inquiries to bring these events back. I am happy to say, we have gotten permission to do so, we just need your help. The PTO Board is not able to plan and implement these events, however we would be willing to guide and help with the logistics of it. If there are parents who would like to put an event together, please contact us at ReidPTO@yahoo.com. We are looking to get two separate events or if that is not possible, a joint event for both daddy/daughter and mother/sons to enjoy.
Bummer It's Summer Party
We are gearing up to put on our 2nd annual Bummer It's Summer Party. We are looking for sponsors to help put this end of the school year event on. Please see sponsorship opportunities below and feel free to reach out if you can help or if you have any questions.
***Keep your eye out for this year's t-shirt contest. Open to all 5th graders for a chance to submit their artwork to be on our Bummer Summer T-shirt. More info to come! ***
Kroger Rewards
Please consider attaching your Kroger Plus Card to Reid Elementary. It is an easy way to earn money for our school. Kroger Community Rewards program gives back a percentage of all purchases made using a registered Kroger Plus Card. The profits are sent to the school quarterly. Annual enrollment is required. Registering will NOT affect your Kroger gas points.
If this is the first time registering, the member will need to set up an account. To enroll a card go to www.krogerrewards.com
- click create account
- enter email and password
- enter Kroger plus card or alternative ID number
- go to Community Rewards near the bottom of the page
- follow the steps: name, address, etc.
- put in group number: 21039 or the name of the school Reid Elementary School PTO
- choose correct organization to link
*You may also access this from your Kroger app. Click on the 3 bars on the top right corner, find rewards, then choose community rewards and search for our school.
UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES
January 23rd: No School
February 3rd: Popcorn Friday
February 3rd: Family Movie Night - NEW EVENT JUST ADDED!
February 17th: No School
February 20th: No School
February 24th: Space Pirates at 7:00 PM
February 25th: Space Pirates at 2:00 PM
February 28th - March 2nd: Teacher Conferences
March 1st: Celebration of Learning
March 3rd: 1/2 Day of School
March 6th: PTO Meeting, 4PM
March 10th: Popcorn Friday
March 16th: St. Patrick's Milk & Cookie Day
March 17th: Remote 1/2 Day of School
March 20th & 21st: Wildlife Safari (In-school assembly)
March 24th: 1/2 Day of School
March 27th - March 31st: Spring Break, No School
April 7th: No School
April 14th: Popcorn Friday
April 28th: Remote 1/2 Day of School
May 1st - May 5th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1st: PTO Meeting, 4PM
May 5th: Popcorn Friday
May 16th: Family Bowling Night at Galaxy Lanes 6-8PM - NEW EVENT JUST ADDED!
May 29th: Memorial Day, No School
June 2nd: Field Day & Family Picnic
June 2nd: 5th Grade Lock-In from 6 PM - 9 PM
June 8th: 5th Grade Graduation at 2 PM
June 8th: Bummer It's Summer Party from 5 PM - 8 PM
June 9th: Last Day of School
Author Assembly: TBD
Other Events: TBD
FIND US ON FACE BOOK
Please be sure to check your inbox and answer two questions before being accepted into the PTO page. You may also email reidpto@yahoo.com for approval.
IF YOU DON"T ANSWER THE QUESTIONS OR EMAIL US, YOU WILL NOT BE APPROVED.
PTO BOARD MEMBERS
Carla Meier - President
Elizabeth O'Mara - Vice President
Heidi Iatonna - Treasurer
Jennifer Lang - Secretary
Email: ReidPTO@yahoo.com
Website: www.gbcs.org/reid
Location: 2103 E. Reid Rd Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Phone: 810-591-7128
PTO MEETINGS ARE LOCATED IN THE REID ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA AT 4 PM ON THE FOLLOWING REMAINING DATES: March 6th and May 1st. We are always available to discuss things outside of formal meetings - just send us a message!