English Landing PTA News
May 2018
Chris's Corner
Can you believe the end of the school year is almost here?!?
Our students have had a busy and successful year and our PTA members have many reasons to feel proud. I hope you had a chance to participate in our STEMscope Showcase last month and plan to attend our Student Talent Show this week. Both events are a great way to see what our students are able to accomplish! If you weren't able to participate, please make sure you plan on it for next year!
We have just a few more PTA activities to finish up as we complete our school year. Staff Appreciation Week is May 7th-11th and there are still some slots available for the meals and treats that we are providing for the staff. We also have our last PTA meeting for the year on Monday, May 7th at 11:30am in the Flexible Classroom. We would love to see you there!
I would like to extend a very gracious thank you to all who have helped this year with PTA. I am so thankful that you take the time to create great learning opportunities for our students - from contributing to our Annual Fundraiser and INVEST to attending field trips, from chairing the many events we have through the year to volunteering your time and resources for the different activities we plan. We couldn't do it without you! I hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe summer!
Chris Albani
PTA President
Next PTA Meeting - English Landing Elementary School, Flex Classroom
Monday, May 7, 2018, 11:30 AM
English Landing Elementary School, Northwest Klamm Drive, KCMO, MO, United States
Staff Appreciation Week!!!!
It's that time of year where we need to say THANK YOU to our fabulous English Landing Staff! Staff Appreciation week is May 7-11th. Each grade level is responsible for providing a meal and snacks for the staff during the week. Please click on the grade level link below to sign up! Let's make this week great for our EL staff!!!
Gift card donations: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaba823a4fe3-gift
Kindergarten families: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaba823a4fe3-thursday
1st Grade families: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaba823a4fe3-wednesday
2nd Grade families: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA823A4FE3-wednesday1
3rd Grade families: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA823A4FE3-tuesday
4th Grade families: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaba823a4fe3-monday
5th Grade families: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA823A4FE3-wednesday1
We still need people to volunteer to help at the school each day for teacher/staff appreciation. Please sign up!!!
Thank you!
Stacey Schmidt and Haley Stone
School Supplies
Time to order your school supplies for next year.
This helps you save time and money when back-to-school shopping. Parents that use EPI school packs save up to 40% compared to the same supplies from a national retailer while raising money for English Landing.
Order deadline is 07/02/18
To order online:
- Go to: educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
- Enter our school code: ENG003
- Supplies will be delivered to your home before school starts in August.
Details are included HERE. (link to PDF)
Check out this video for more information https://youtu.be/1KF8JE0sKg8 or contact KatieE.Burgess@gmail.com with questions.
Room Parent/Room Party information
Thank you to the many people who helped make our room parties a success this year! We couldn't do it without you.
Room Parents: please plan on helping to make Staff Appreciation week May 7-11th extra special for your child's teacher. You can organize a gift from the entire class or plan for something special every day of the week. Be creative! Anything is appreciated - even a coffee or a favorite drink! The office has a teacher/staff favorites notebook in the office so you can find out the teachers or staffs favorite items! Pinterest is a great place to find lots of ideas to help you show your appreciation. If you are collecting money from families, please use an on-line method such as Venmo, Apple Pay or Google Pay OR have families deliver money to your home. Please do not have money sent to school. Thanks!
In case you want to plan ahead; party dates for next year are already available!
Halloween Party: October 31 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Winter Party: December 21 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Friendship Party: February 14 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Popcorn Friday--May 4th
May 4th is Popcorn Friday! We need volunteers, two shifts available: 8:30-10:00 and 10:00-11:00, or whatever works for your schedule (it's completely flexible). This is a fun and easy way to spend time at English Landing. And thanks to the Doss's and Popculture donating the popcorn, we don't have to pop the popcorn anymore we just scoop it and deliver it!
Contact Amy Moench (amymoench@gmail.com or 913-708-0705) if you're interested in helping out. This is our last Popcorn Friday for the year!
EL Variety Show - May 4th!!
Come support our EL Eagles as they perform in our annual Variety Show. Watch our students sing, dance, tell jokes, do magic tricks, or entertain a crowd! This year's Variety Show will be held Friday evening, May 4th at Park Hill South beginning at 7pm.
For more information, contact Sheri Thomson at sthomson3@kc.rr.com.
PTA Treasurer News--PTA Check Request Form
It's the end of the year and we need all of your PTA check requests! Click here to find a copy of the PTA Check Request Form. Please include this form when submitting check requests. All requests must be accompanied by a receipt or invoice before payment will be made and are due by May 15, 2018 for this school year. If you have any questions, contact Ginger Gimple at thegimples@hotmail.com.
Repeated Information
PTA dues
Lisa Darnell - darnellx3@yahoo.com
Thank you!!
PTA Membership
The PTA membership drive kicked off at Back to School Night and is still underway. If
you have not yet joined, please do. Your support enables us to provide exciting
activities and upgrades for the school including the Reflections art program, the Science
Fair, the playground sunshade, folding chairs (300 of them), field trips, birthday books,
and much,much more. Please use this link to sign up for membership:
http://tinyurl.com/yd55k6ew . Membership dues (just $8.00/family) can be sent in an
envelope to school to the PTA Treasurer.
Contact Brandy Colson at brandy@blcolson.com or Lisa Darnell at darnellx3@yahoo.com for more information.
Do you shop on Amazon.com?
Do you shop on Amazon.com?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the English Landing PTA every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices as on Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the English Landing PTA. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com and choose PTA Missouri Congress English Landing PTA as your organization of choice.
For more information, contact Ginger Gimple at thegimples@hotmail.com.
PTA Reimbursement Forms
English Landing PTA Executive Board 2017-2018
President
Chris Albani - christinealbani@sbcglobal.net
Vice-President Membership
Brandy Colson - brandy@blcolson.com
Lisa Darnell - darnellx3@yahoo.com
Vice-President Volunteers
Katie Burgess - katieeburgess@gmail.com
Vice-President Fundraising
Haley Stone - haleystonefitness@gmail.com
Treasurer
Ginger Gimple - thegimples@hotmail.com
Recording/Corresponding Secretary
Carolyn Arnold - tigergrad00@yahoo.com
Principal
Kerry Roe - roek@parkhill.k12.mo.us
PTA Committee Chairs/Leaders
Book Fair:
Box Tops:
Rashonda Mitchell - rashonda.mitchell@gmail.com
Clothing Center:
Amy Anderson - amyanderson5@gmail.com
Family Fun Night:
Lauren Jeppson - lpjeppson@gmail.com
Julie Durant - julie.durrant@gmail.com
FEED:
Sarah Andrews - sandrews9@mac.com
Hospitality:
Camille Murphy - camillemurphy226@yahoo.com
Popcorn Friday:
Stephanie Doss - stephanieldoss@gmail.com
Amy Moench - amymoench@gmail.com
Reflections:
Jessica Johnson - jessi.rose.johnson@gmail.com
Room Parties:
Susan Moore - susmoore28@gmail.com
School Supplies:
Katie Burgess - katieeburgess@gmail.com
Science Showcase Co-Chairs:
Jeanne Goodin - avocadonose@hotmail.com
Susan Moore - susmoore28@gmail.com
Maggie Parsley - maggie_knapp@yahoo.com
Staff Appreciation Week:
Haley Stone - haleystonefitness@gmail.com
Stacey Schmidt - slschmidt@cmh.edu
Student Directory:
Stacey Schmidt - slschmidt@cmh.edu
Teacher Wish Tree:
Angela Ensminger - angelaensminger@gmail.com
Variety Show:
Sheri Thomson - sherithomson3@gmail.co
Yearbook:
Anna Trower - annatrower@yahoo.com
If you are interested in leading an open committee please contact Chris Albani at christinealbani@sbcglobal.net or Katie Burgess at katieeburgess@gmail.com
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