The Eagle Express
September 24th, 2017
From Your Plank South Leadership Team
We hope you all enjoyed this fabulous weekend! The wonderful weather made for a an incredible Friday with the 4th Grade Fun Run and also our "Move a Mile" Day back in the building. It is amazing how excited the kids get about being out on our make-shift track in the back! As we head into the last week in September, please make sure to read all the PTSA updates, including the end to our fundraiser and opportunities to buy Spirit Wear.
- Friday, 9/29, after school: Teachers will send you a list of times so you can sign-up electronically for parent-teacher conferences.
- Friday, 10/6: Superintendent's Conference Day. No school for kids.
- Monday, 10/9: Columbus Day. No school.
- Tuesday, 10/17 & Wednesday, 10/18: Picture Days.
- Thursday (10/19), Friday (10/20), Friday (10/27): Parent Teacher Conference Days. Half day for students with buses leaving at 11:20am (normal time is 3:20pm so students get home roughly 4 hours earlier).
Warm Regards,
Your Plank South Leadership Team
Scott Wilcox & Jen Sullivan
From our Fabulous PTSA!!!
Happy Fall, everyone…although it still feels like summer! It’s hard to believe our first month of school is just about finished!
I hope you’re enjoying these beautiful, warm days we are having.
Michelle Lowe
PTSA Building Chair
michelleloweptsa@gmail.com
“Save Around Town – Rochester” Coupon Book Sales Due Monday, 9/25
This is the last weekend of our coupon book sales! We thank you and your kids for all the hard fundraising work.
If you have any questions regarding the Coupon Books, please email Nicole Mau (nmau@rochester.rr.com) or Lisa Hilfiker (dhilfiker@frontiernet.net).
Show Your Plank South Spirit - Order Your Spirit Wear Today!
Gear up and show your Plank South pride! Zipper hooded sweatshirts, sweatpants, tie dye tees, long sleeve tees, and dri-fit style tees are available for order now!
You can order by simply filling out and sending back the order form that was sent home with your student. You may also order online by clicking here.
Deadline for orders is Friday September 29th.
If you have any questions regarding the Spirit Wear sale, please email Tonia Schaubroeck (tonias04@rochester.rr.com) or Julie Lomonaco (julielomonaco@yahoo.com).
Box Tops and Tyson A+ Labels are Due This Week – Thursday, September 28th
Don’t forget to cut out those Box Tops and Tyson A+ Labels! And did you know that in addition to cutting out box tops, the Box Top program offers several other easy ways to earn money for Plank South Elementary? Check out our website here to learn all about it.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Kindergarten Lunchroom Helpers – can you help our newest students? NOW OPEN TO KINDERGARTEN PARENTS, click here.
- Can you help with the 5th Grade Orienteering? Click here to volunteer to help with this fun event.
- We have open positions on the steering committee and for coordinator positions. Click herefor more information.
Upcoming Events
- Thursday 9/28 - BOX TOPS & Tyson A+ Collection Day
- Thursday 10/5 – 5th Grade Orienteering, Webster Park (Rain Date 10/13)
- Friday 10/6 – NO SCHOOL
- Monday, 10/9 – NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday 10/10 - PTSA Meeting; 9:30am
- Wednesday 10/11 – Roller Skating Grade 5