Happy New Year! We hope all of our Bears had a fantastic winter break, filled with some fun and relaxation.

This month, our PTO focus in on fun of all types - FUNdraising through Box Tops, Family FUN at Beach Blanket Bingo, and some Fitness FUNdamentals at Fitness Night. Read on for the full scoop!

- Kelly & Briana, PTO Co-Presidents

If you paid your PTO membership dues, you should have received an email one or more times last year inviting you to complete our member directory. You can include whatever information you prefer to share - maybe it's just an email, maybe it's your address. Families rely on this as a great source of information when trying to put together play dates, birthday parties, or even looking for a carpool buddy.

If you don't remember filling it out already, we encourage you to check your email (along with any spam filters, promotional folders, etc.) for a note either from bgsptopresident@gmail.com or from Signup Genius on behalf of the PTO. We'll be sending another reminder email again next week to those who are members but haven't submitted their information, so be on the lookout for those instructions mid-next week.

Remember that only PTO members can be included and receive access to the student directory. Still haven't become a PTO member? Don't worry - there's still time! Either pay membership dues online or send $15 (or checks made payable to BGS PTO) to school in an envelope marked "BGS PTO Membership" and include your children's names/teachers.

Start the new year off by channeling your creativity! Our PTO Sponsor, Scrap U & Artistry Too, offers a wide selection of classes for all kids and adults. Check out their programs page to see classes by age group. Highlights this coming month include:

• School's Out Art Camp
  
• Music Together Classes
• Mom & Me Toddler Art Class
• Inspirational Canvas Painting
• Mom & Me Interactive Art Class
• Senior Citizen Art Class
  

Get all the details on pricing, times, and registration at the Scrap U & Artistry Too programs page or follow them on Facebook for all the latest events.