Exley PTA eNews
January 20, 2022
Father Daughter Dance - 2/11/22
Exley PTA will be hosting their annual Father/Daughter Dance on Friday, February 11th, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Presale tickets are on sale from now through February 3rd.
Tickets are $20 per father/daughter duo and $5 for each additional Exley daughter.
After the presale ends, tickets will increase to $30 per father/daughter duo at the door and $5 for each additional Exley daughter. Credit card only payments will be accepted at the dance.
We are offering an “80’s Dress Up Kit” as an optional add-on for the event. The cost of this kit is $5 each. These kits will be available for purchase at the door when you arrive at the event. Credit Card Payment Only. First come, first serve – items will vary in the kit based on availability.
Professional Photo by Nicole Ivey Photography. Photo will be emailed after editing. $10 cash payment due when photograph is taken.
Please return the form & payment to your student’s teacher no later than February 3rd.
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MOTHER SON NIGHT RESCHEDULED!!!!
Out of abundance of caution, Exley PTA rescheduled our Mother Son Night to February 18, 2022 from 5pm - 7pm at Main Event
If you would like to register for our rescheduled event, please submit form and payment by February 1st. If you already submitted your form and payment, you are set!
February 1st is a HARD DEADLINE! We will not be able to accept additional moms and sons because we have to sign our updated contract with Main Event. Please do not be late, we want everyone who can to attend. Thank you!
Questions? contact Kristin at fundraising@exleypta.org
Printable Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WEXVjfFYM7kdbz-BwtNcrrXxO4lZvBip/view?usp=sharing
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Exley Moms Coffee Date - 2/4/22
The past two years have been tough, and we feel as though we haven't had the opportunities to meet and get to know a lot of our Exley families. So we are organizing an Exley Moms' Coffee Date on Friday, February 4th at 11am.
Want to learn more about PTA? Want to meet Exley moms? Or maybe you just want to grab some delicious coffee/tea/pastries/gelato! If any of the above applies, we hope you join us! (There will be no PTA solicitation, we just want to have some fun!)
2004 Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450
If you are interested in attending, please sign up below so we can save you a seat! :)
SIGN UP HERE: https://signup.com/go/SWVEgSz
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Last chance to order before prices go up!!!
Do NOT delay!!! Order your yearbook today! :)
Current Price of an Exley Yearbook - $35
Price of an Exley Yearbook beginning January 28th - $45
Yearbook link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01118900
Questions? Email Nicole at yearbook@exleypta.org
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WAY TO GO EXLEY VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!
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February Staff Luncheon - February 9th
Sign Up HERE:
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Looking for amazing volunteers :)
Are you creative? Do you like to plan? Do you have great organizational skills? Are you great at encouraging others? Are you a people person? Maybe you'd like to meet more Exley parents!
The 2022 Nominating Committee is looking for nominees for the 2022-2023 Exley PTA Board. Exley PTA has volunteer opportunities for as much or as a little time as you have to volunteer :) Please sign up no later than February 1st so that our Nominating Committee has time to review nominees and select their slate of officers. This slate will be presented for a vote at our March Membership Meeting.
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Healthy Lifestyles January Challenge - Jumping Jacks!
Questions? Email Tisa at HealthyLifestyles@exleypta.org
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EXLEY PTA'S INTERNATIONAL NIGHT - RESCHEDULED!!!!
Katy ISD has moved to Stage 3 Modified Operations through January 31st. Due to the modified operations, Exley PTA will be rescheduling our International Night to March 24, 2022 from 6pm - 8pm in the Exley Gym.
We are so incredibly excited to host our 4th annual International Night! :) We hope to see you there!!!
**Families who signed up to host a table, you should have received an email regarding the rescheduled date. If you did not, please email exleyenews@gmail.com **
Questions? Please email Amanda at Programs@exleypta.org
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How Sweet It Is, To Have Volunteers Like YOU!
Due to Katy ISD has moving to Stage 3 Modified Operations through January 31st, volunteering will look slightly different this month. All volunteers must be signed up before volunteering. All volunteers must wear a face covering and be temp checked before entering.
We are always looking for volunteers. Some opportunities are an hour or less, some a single day, some are weekly, and some are a couple days. Please contact me if you have questions about any of these volunteer events. Thank you again for showing interest in being a volunteer at Exley this year! I can't wait to SEE each of you.
Helena Townsend
Exley PTA VP of Volunteers (VIPS)
Every volunteer opportunity we have scheduled for this year are all listed in the link below. Please continue to check this link throughout the year.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP for all volunteer opportunities: https://signup.com/go/Cqtdyxc
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Parents Night Out Fundraiser at Vortexic
Are you ready to have some fun? Of course you are!!! This is why the Exley PTA and Vortexic Martial Arts are excited to invite you to save your child’s spot in our upcoming “Parents Night Out” fundraiser event on Saturday March 5th from 6pm – 8:30pm!
You are probably wondering… What is a “Parent’s Night Out?” Well, it’s simple… You get to enjoy a fun evening all to yourself, while your child has a blast playing games, and hanging out with his/her friends in a fun and safe environment, for only $20 per child & $10 for sibling!!! 100% of the ticket purchase will go straight to Exley PTA
Event Details: This event is going to be hosted on Saturday, March 5th from 6pm – 8:30pm, at Vortexic Martial Arts facility located at: 3760 S. Mason Rd Suite 30, Katy TX 77450
RSVP right now and save your child’s spot! Go to www.ExleyPNO.com or contact us at: 832/819/4862 (Siblings and your guests ages 5-12 are welcome!) Once the event sells out, we will begin a waiting list!
Questions? Let’s chat! Feel free to visit www.vortexic.com or give us a call at the number listed above! We are super excited to meet you on March 5th
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Katy ISD Education Foundation GROOVE 2022 - April 9th at 6pm
Katy ISD Education Foundation GROOVE 2022 event is for anyone wanting to join!
Join us for a night under the stars at The Oaks Kitchen & Bar. Dinner. Signature Wines. Live
Music. Casino. Bourbon & Bubbles Pull. And More! Good Food. Good Wine. Good Times.
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at: https://katyisdef.home.qtego.net/
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Save the Date! April 4th
Katy ISD Education Foundation Dine in to Donate Event!
Over 50 Participating Katy Restaurants will be giving at Least 15% Back to Katy ISD Education Foundation to fulfill teacher grants! More details to come soon!
Want to learn more about the Katy ISD Education Foundation? Click Here: https://katyisdeducationfoundation.org/Pages/default.aspx
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Exley PTA Special Membership Meeting
Please register for the meeting by January 24th at 8am so that we are able to verify membership status of attendees, as there will be a membership vote.
Register Here: https://signup.com/go/eCaLWbH
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Staff Wish Lists
Looking for ideas on how to honor our Amazing Staff? Check out our staff list for their favorite things :) Click the button below to view the list!
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News from the Express Book Stop
The Express Book Stop will be open on Friday, January 21st from 7:35am - 8:00am in Room 704. All new books are only $3.00 each!
*The Express Book Stop is open most Fridays
**Cash and Checks - $3.00
***QR Code Online Payment - $3.00 + tax
Questions? Email Mrs Frederick at KristineRFrederick@katyisd.org
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Birthday Marquee
For a $20 donation to the Exley PTA, you can wish your student a Happy Birthday on the Exley Marquee. Just complete the form and return it in an envelope marked “Exley PTA attn: Birthday Marquee” at least two weeks before your child’s birthday.
Please Note:
All forms must be submitted by May 20th for all summer birthdays
Please contact the Exley PTA at fundraising@exleypta.org if you have any questions!
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Exley Party Fund
The money donated for the PTA party fund funds both the fall and spring parties for all Exley students. If you haven't submitted yours, please do so as soon as possible.
We've only received party fund donations from about 434 students (out of ~1000 students at Exley!) Our spring party will be a lot less fun if our party fund isn't able to increase. Thank you for your understanding and generosity!
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Exley Family Businesses
Exley PTA is looking to compile a list of our school’s family owned businesses in the area! If you own a business in Katy, please click the link below! :)
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Join the Exley PTA!
Hello Exley Families! We are so excited to plan out the 2021-2022 school year! Before we do so, let’s take a look back at the most unconventional year last year…
During the 2020-2021 school year, the PTA sponsored/hosted: Back To School Donuts at Karma Kolache, Dinosaur George Virtual Programs, Trunk or Treat Drive Thru, YUCK Science Virtual Program, Be Internet Awesome Virtual Night, Kevin Kurtz Author Virtual Program, Red Ribbon Week, Yearbook, Kindness Program, Father Daughter Date Night Pick Up, Mother & Son Night Pick Up, Bash the Trash Virtual Program, Virtual International Night, Monthly Staff Hospitality Luncheons, Various Spirit Nights, Selfies with Santa, Winter Wonderland, Teacher Appreciation Week, Matt Wilhelm’s Bike Virtual Program, & End of the Year Spring Parties for both in person and virtual learners.
Wow! How did we accomplish all of this? Exley had a very dedicated PTA board and additional parent volunteers who made it happen!! In addition to our outstanding volunteers, we were able to fund all of these amazing events and programs from our PTA memberships, spirit nights, and fundraising efforts. That’s right, all because of YOU! A portion of your membership dues supports National & Texas PTA and the remainder supports Exley! When we have a strong PTA membership paired with incredible volunteers, the Exley PTA is able to do magnificent things! The Exley PTA does not exist without YOU! Join our PTA TEAM and help us achieve more at Exley!
Please fill out the membership form that was sent home and submit it, along with your membership dues, by February 1st. OR Go to www.joinpta.org and select Katy ISD & Exley Elementary. Enter your information and submit your payment. You will receive a digital membership card when joining online! :)
Questions about membership? Please email Alissa at membership@exleypta.org
Questions about volunteering? Please email Helena at vips@exleypta.org
Questions about programs? Please email Amanda at programs@exleypta.org
Questions about fundraising? Please email Kristin at fundraising@exleypta.org
Thank you for supporting Exley PTA!
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Did you know Exley has an AmazonSmile Account? 😃
When you buy from Amazon, they will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Exley! 🤩
You can shop HERE: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-0390171
to set up Exley Elementary PTA as your AmazonSmile charity and shop, as normal, while supporting Exley! There is no cost to you and prices remain the same. ☺️
Amazon has also added Amazon Smile to their app! Please follow the simple directions in the pic below to set it up. ☺️
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Exley PTA has partnered with Kroger!
Exley PTA is now officially part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program! How To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program: Visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account, click on community rewards. Follow the instructions. You can search for EXLEY ELEMENTARY PTA either by name or YM431 and then click Enroll. *Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to Exley PTA. *If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please visit the customer service desk at any Kroger.
Questions? Email Kristin at fundraising@exleypta.org
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Hello Exley Families!
Don't forget to follow us online for the most up to date information! :)
Click the buttons below to take you to our Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram pages.
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Upcoming PTA Dates...
February 4th - Exley Moms Coffee Date at One11 Coffee Roasters @ 11am
February 9th - Staff Luncheon
February 11th - Father Daughter Dance 6pm - 8pm in the Gymnasium
February 16th - Spirit Night
February 18th -- Mother Son Night 5pm - 7pm @ Main Event
February 24th - CRHS Robotics Family Night 6pm - 8pm in the Gymnasium
March 24th @ 6pm - 8pm -- International Night in the Gymnasium
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Have questions? Contact the Exley PTA Board. We are here to help! :)
President - Melissa Auer - president@exleypta.org
VP Programs - Amanda Michie - programs@exleypta.org
Healthy Lifestyles - Tisa Penny - healthylifestyles@exleypta.org
VP of Membership - Alissa Sharp - membership@exleypta.org
VP of Fundraising - Kristin Fitzgerald - fundraising@exleypta.org
VP of VIPS - Helena Townsend - vips@exleypta.org
Treasurer - Rodney Sharp - treasurer@exleypta.org
Parliamentarian - Tim Pittman - parliamentarian@exleypta.org
Secretary - Jennifer Coleman - secretary@exleypta.org
Hospitality - Carolyn Foley - hospitality@exleypta.org
Yearbook - Nicole Pawloski - yearbook@exleypta.org
Historian - Ginger Collett - historian@exleypta.org
Council Delegate - Molly Templeton - councildelegate@exleypta.org
Staff Reps - Mrs McGrath & Mrs Crowell
Principal - Mrs Noeldner