TCE PTO NEWS
January 12, 2015
Greetings from your Timberlin Creek Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (TCE PTO)!
Happy New Year, Timberlin Creek families! We hope that you had a relaxing and fun-filled Winter Break.
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.
Did you know ...?
- When you are volunteering for a PTO event or simply helping out your teacher, art supplies are available in each of the houses?
Volunteers should always check the house supplies before going to the Art room for supplies. If you visit the Art room, please coordinate with the teacher. - Teachers are always available to parents/guardians, and they love your help! However, if you are coming in to assist the school in other areas, please respect their instructional time and do your best to not disrupt them. If you would like to visit the classroom, it is always best schedule the visit with your student's teacher so that everyone can prepare.
Boosterthon Goal Surpassed!
Funding Initiatives
TCE PTO will use your Boosterthon donation to fund the following initiatives:
- Install shading over the playground
- Purchase Otterbox cases for classroom iPads
- Build a parent lunch area
Upcoming 2016 Spirit Nights: January 12 and February 9
Yofrodipity (105 Nature Walk Parkway, Ste. 104 | St. Augustine, FL 32092)
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
3:00 to 9:00 PM
Yofrodipity will donate a portion of all the sales from this day to Timberlin Creek Elementary PTO. Please come enjoy some delicious yogurt and other sweet treats.
Zaxby's (Bartram Park location)
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
More information coming soon!
Save the Date: Father / Daughter Sweetheart Dance
Save the Date for the annual TCE Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance!
Event Date and Times
This event will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the following times:
- Pre-K through 1st Grade - 3:30 PM
- 2nd and 3rd Grades - 5:30 PM
- 4th and 5th Grades - 7:30 PM
Cost
- $20 per couple
- $10 for each extra daughter
Please plan to join us for this special evening of dancing, food, fun, and memories.
Business Partner Spotlight: Shearwater Living
Join us for Shearwater’s Grand Opening and Model Tour on January 30 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Be among the first to walk through the floorplans of Shearwater’s model homes. The first-ever model tour will include: David Weekley Homes, Lennar, Richmond American Homes, and Master Craft Builder Group.
Join the fun by participating in the community passport tour for a chance to win exciting prizes. Simply collect stamps while you tour our exceptional models and discover the timeless designs of Shearwater homes.
Shearwater is part playground, part sanctuary—and this celebration is made for families. Take a walk on the wild side and explore Shearwater’s trail system.
Children will be delighted by our balloon artist, face painter, caricature artist, and bounce house. Finish the afternoon with lunch for the whole family at our complimentary food trucks—naturally, healthy options will be available.
RSVP for this event at www.shearwaterliving.com.
TCE PTO Opt Out Fundraising Memberships
TCE PTO Opt Out Fundraising Memberships are geared toward parents who don't have time for continual school fundraising throughout the year but want to provide full fundraising support to TCE.
These PTO Members are eligible for a quarterly gift card drawing sponsored by our Business Partners.
Second Quarter Drawing Winner and Sponsor
Congratulations to Leela Krishnan for winning the $25 Carrabba's gift card. Thank you, Carrabba's Baymeadows, for sponsoring this quarter's drawing.
Questions about the program?
Contact Michelle Walling.
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!
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
We are already looking ahead to next school year and have found that we have a few positions that we will be opening up this summer and in the fall. Now is the perfect time to start shadowing the people who hold these positions this year so you can have a head start and be well on your way to success in the fall. Keep in mind that none of these positions require you to be the lead for the remainder of 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.
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.
Family Fun Night Coordinator
- Plans two family fun night events.
- Oversees refreshments for Light the Night and General Meeting family nights: Bingo, January ORFF performance, and Night of the Arts.
If you are interested in shadowing any of these positions, email 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.
Orff Performance and General Meeting
Thursday, Jan 28, 2016, 06:00 PM
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
Business Partners: Partners in Education
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