TCE PTO NEWS
November 17, 2015
Greetings from your Timberlin Creek Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (TCE PTO)!
We hope that you and your family are settling into another successful school year.
The TCE PTO News offers you information about upcoming PTO events, fundraising opportunities, membership, and meetings.
Remember: Wear your Spirit Wear every Friday to show your school spirit and be eligible for class prizes.
DATE CHANGE: Fun Run is Monday, November 23, 2015!
Parents and Guardians,
We kicked off our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Boosterthon Fun Run, on November 9, 2015. Your student brought home the Fun Run packet last Tuesday. This week, we hope that you will continue to gather pledges for every lap your student runs, and then join us in celebrating the Fun Run on Monday, November 23, 2015.
Fun Run Schedule
8:45 AM - 4th and 5th Grade
10:00 AM - Little Eagles/VPK, 2nd, and 3rd Grade
12:30 PM - K, 1st Grade, and Spencer/Claiborne/Hitchcock
Fun Run Funds Goal
With our big goal of raising funds for shading over the playground, Otterboxes for classroom iPads, and a parent lunch area, we asked the experts at Boosterthon to power our Fun Run and make it more profitable, easier, and fun. Donations will fund PTO's efforts in supporting our schools needs and to the entire nine-day experience. Students will experience an amazing character theme: Big World Recess! It's a global fitness party all about playing with character.
Sponsors and Payments
Please help our school by continuing to reach out to sponsors. Your child's sponsors can easily pay online this weekend.
Thank you for your support!
SAVE THE DATE: Ninth Annual Holiday House - December 7 through 11, 2015
As a special service, TCE PTO is hosting our annual Holiday House. Your student will have a special opportunity to experience the “joy of giving” by choosing their own holiday gifts for everyone.
Your student will be visiting the Holiday House December 7 through 11, 2015. Your student’s teacher will let you know which day the class is going shopping together.
Most gifts range in price from $3 to $10.
SAVE THE DATE: Carrabba's Italian Grill (Baymeadows) Spirit Night
Reserve the Eagle Rock
For just $20, you can reserve the Eagle Rock for your special message! TCE receives 100% of the funds! Reserve Today!
Click the link for more details!
Become a member of your PTO
Print and complete the following Membership Form and then return it with you payment to your student's teacher.
Membership Form
Support TCE when you shop!
Shop with Amazon Smile
For more information and to sign up, click the following link:
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/57-1220786
Snap pictures of your receipts with the Shoparoo App
Download the Shoparoo app for Apple or Android and snap pictures of your receipts to earn money for TCE.
Don't forget to use code piw88180 when signing up.
Shop with your Target REDcard
When you sign up for Target's Take Change in Education Program, TCE earns money every time you use your Target REDcard (debit or credit) to make purchases.
For more information and to sign up, click the following link:
PTO Needs You!
Shadowing Opportunities
While this year is just getting off to a roaring start, we are already looking ahead to next year. We have a few positions that we will be opening up next year. Now is the perfect time to start shadowing those people who hold these positions this year so you can have a head start and be well on your way to success next year. Keep in mind that none of these positions require you to be the lead for this school year. This is just an opportunity to work closely with the current chair and learn the ropes.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Treasurer
Provides a monthly budget update at board meetings.
Handles monies collected and dispensed by PTO.
Keeps an accurate accounting of these funds.
Collects monies at events.
Holiday House Chair
Plan and coordinate Holiday House (Holiday Student store) in December.
Shops year-round for Holiday House sales items.
School Spirit Sales Coordinators
Coordinates promoting, ordering, selling, and distributing school spirit wear and related items.
Sets up School Spirit Sales event at Orientations with supplemental events, as needed.
Community Partner Marketing Manager
Works in tandem with Community Partner Relationship Manager.
Responsible for marketing opportunities for Partners within school.
Example: standardized logo creation, lobby signage, parent pick up signsMaintain Community partner website.
Note: This position requires strong computer skills and Photoshop type software proficiency.
Membership Coordinator
Promotes PTO membership year round.
Organizes the membership drive in the fall.
Promotes teacher membership.
Obtains fall teacher gifts.
If you are interested in shadowing any of these positions, email Dawn Evans or Pam Strub.
Volunteer Opportunities
TCE and your PTO are in need of your help. Sign up to be a general volunteer today! We will send you emails about upcoming volunteer opportunities at home, in the classroom, Cafeteria, and Media Center, or at PTO events. Simply sign up for the opportunities that interest you and fit in to your schedule. (You make the choice. We won't sign you up for anything without your permission.)
Interested in volunteering at TCE? Contact Carri Grass.
PTO Meeting
Monday, Dec 7, 2015, 10:00 AM
555 Pine Tree Lane, St Augustine, FL, United States
Other 2015-2016 funding initiatives include:
Computers and Safety
- New computers and laptops school wide
- Otterbox cases for all iPads
- Upgrades of the school security system for our children’s’ safety
- Web-based instructional programs the PTO (example: IXL) for all grade levels
Field Trips
- Field trip funds for all grade levels
- Field trip t-shirts for all grade levels
Fun Family Events
- Mother/Son Event
- Father/Daughter Dance
- Holiday House (students do their own holiday shopping)
Future Initiatives
- Shading for both playgrounds
- Benches outside of the Café for students and parents
Art, Media, Music, and PE Supplies
About the Timberlin Creek Elementary PTO
Email: Timberlincreekpto@gmail.com
Website: www.timberlincreekpto.com
Location: 555 Pine Tree Lane, St. Augustine, FL, United States
Phone: 904-547-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimberlinCreekPTO
Twitter: @TimberlinPTO