News Around The Creek
September 26, 2016
Calendar:
September 26-October 5: Bookaneer Book Fair
September 28: General PTA Meeting, 6:30PM
September 29: Book Fair Family Night, 5:30-7:30PM
September 29: Johnny's Pizza Night
October 3: Science Olympiad Information Session, 3:00-4:30
October 18-20, 25-27: MCES Food Drive
October 28: Reflections Entries due
President's Message:
MCES PTA is officially underway! The first Board and General PTA meetings were held on July 21. I was happy to have a good turnout.. In years past, General PTA meetings were held every month. After much discussion, we have decided to hold our General PTA meetings every other month. We know how busy and hectic our schedules can be and hope this will allow you a chance to attend our MCES PTA meetings.
The revised schedule is:
September 15th, November 17th, January 19th, March 15th and May 16th. All meetings will be from 7-8pm in the Media Center.
List of 5 reasons to attend a MCES PTA meeting:
1. Connect with other parents.
2. Be the first to know about important news and events at MCES.
3. Have a voice in activities and programs the MCES PTA supports
4. Learn how students and teachers at MCES benefit from the work
of PTA.
5. Volunteer your time to a make difference in the school community.
Hope to see you all at our next meeting in September!
Heather Lynch
Johnny's Pizza Night Out THIS Thursday, 9/29
No time to cook before or after Thursday's Book Fair Family Night?
We've got you covered with Middle Creek Night at Johnny's Pizza! Just say "Middle Creek Elementary" when you order from 10am - 10pm, and Johnny's will donate 20% of all Dine-in and Carry-Out orders to our school, as well as 10% of all delivery orders. PLUS - bring in the flyer that your child will receive this week and enter to win a FREE PIZZA! Thanks for your support!
Science Olympiad is coming!
Middle Creek Elementary School has a long history with the North Carolina Science Olympiad Organization. In fact, MCES has won many team trophies and individual medals throughout the years. As we launch the 2017 MCES-SO Program, we invite all 3rd-5th graders to sign-up and go for the GOLD!
For more information, click here.
PTA Membership
Hello Bookaneers ... Family night at this year's book fair is this Thursday, September 29th from 5:30-7:30. This is a great time to sign your family up for a PTA membership. We will have membership forms onsite, or you can signup and pay online! In addition, if you register on Thursday night you will be entered to win one of several prizes for either you or your children! Joining the PTA supports many of the program's your children enjoy all year long. We appreciate your willingness to help.
Garden Donations needed:
The Giving Garden needs soil!
If you can donate Black Cow soil or cow manure or compost for the garden beds, we'd appreciate it! Please drop off in garden:)
Book Fair Volunteers Still Needed:
There is still plenty of time to volunteer for this year's Bookaneer Book Fair! Follow the link and sign up to enjoy the fun.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F054BA8A92C7-bookaneer
Thank you for your support!!!
Emily Gardner, Heidi Pellegrino, Christine Nowicki
Box Top Contest!
The beginning of the year has been full of excitement and counting for our Box Top volunteers. We are busy counting and cutting your Box Tops submissions and looking forward to announcing a winner of our first contest that ends Friday, October 7th! Who will be the top class on your track??? The winning class from each track gets a pizza party! So far, the leaders are:
Track 1 – Atcheson
Track 2 – Duhamel
Track 3 – Slozak
Track 4 – Boylan
Remember – there’s still time! Turn in your Box Tops by Friday, October 7th!
Don’t forget, to upload your receipts to the Shoparoo app (http://app.shoparoo.com/share/szn8tb82) and we also collect Campbell’s Labels for Education and Tyson A+ Project labels. Every bit helps raise money for our kids and teachers!
TGA Fall Classes starting soon!
Parents, please register now for TGA Fall 2 golf and tennis classes. Class starts on Sept 29.
Parents can sign up NOW at playtga.com/wakecounty
The Silent Partner Program
Mrs. Fillard, the school counselor, and Mrs. Lesniak, the school social worker, are asking for volunteers for a new program.
The Silent Partner Program has been successful at many other schools, and we would like to start this program at MCES. The purpose of the program is to help any MCES families who are experiencing a school-related need. This program may be used to secured funds for field trip money or other school items, or to gather donations of clothing, shoes, etc. By becoming a silent partner, you may help as much or as little as you wish. Mrs. Fillard will send an email to all "silent partners" when there is a need, and you can choose if you would like to donate at that time. If you would like to be part of the Silent Partner program, please email Mrs. Fillard with your name and the best email address for contact. Thank you!
Calling all Landscapers
MCES PTA is in need of a Grounds Committee Chair. This position helps MCES and Wake County beatify the school. Once or twice a year, we are slated for a refresh of mulch to be delivered and we need someone to help coordinate getting it in all the right spaces. If you love working outside and have an interest in volunteering at school with a LOW commitment, this might be for you.
Please contact Leslie Murr @ leslie.l.murr@gmail.com
Middle Creek Chess Club
Donations needed
- Mrs. Fillard has pressing needs for students. If you can help, please send individual snacks, plastic folders and marble composition notebooks to her office. Thank you!
- The Giving Garden is in need of some chicken wire. If you have any you can spare, please drop off to the garden. Thank you!
- Mr. Ebner needs empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls for a science activity. Please drop in the bin outside his classroom.
- Mrs. MacDonald needs empty egg cartons. Please bring to her classroom.
The MCES PTA is now on Facebook
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