PTA Newsletter
March 2019
Dates to Remember
** Several event dates have changed due to days added for snow make-up
Mar 14 -- 1st/2nd grade music program
Mar 18-22 -- Spring Break
Mar 25 -- Snow Day make up - school in session
Mar 27 -- Kindergarten Round Up
Apr 2 -- April PTA meeting
Apr 8-12 -- Book Fair
Apr 9 -- Donuts with Dudes
Apr 11 -- Literacy Night
Apr 13 -- Freezing Moo Day Fundraiser
Apr 19 -- No School
Apr 22 -- Snow Day make up - school in session
Apr 25 -- 3rd/4th Music Program 6pm
Apr 29 through May 3 -- MAP test window 3-5th grades
May 3 -- 5th Grade talent show (during school day)
May 3 -- EOY Event/ Art Show/ 5th grade music program
May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 -- PTA meeting
May 27 -- No school
May 28 -- 5th Grade Celebration (during school day)
May 28 -- Kindergarten Celebration 6pm
May 29 -- Field Day
May 31 -- Spring Party
May 31 -- Last day of school (Early Release)
March PTA Meeting Review
Agenda Items
Financial report: PTA purchased a projector screen for the school for $3824.00.
Principal Report:
--Updated calendar of events for the remainder of the year: due to school going a little longer adjustments have been made to some events.
--Information presented about various online “challenges” and videos that kids at BRE have been talking about and the schools approach to making sure kids stay safe and keep parents informed.
--Volunteers: The language in the volunteer policy is unclear. It states that volunteers do not need background checks for events during which a teacher is present. Since it is hard to guarantee that a teacher will be present at all times BRE policy will be that all volunteers need background checks to ensure safety of students.
Committee Reports
Class Parties: The spring party will be moved to the last day of school and will be a gym party like the one in the fall. There will be a sensory friendly party option developed by a parent for kiddos who would rather not participate in the gym events.
Family Nights: Muffins with Ma’ams will be 3/6, Donuts with Dudes on 4/4 (we’ve gotten some donations from QT, Dunkin Donuts in Harrisonville, and Caseys to help with this event) EOY BBQ/Art Show on 5/3 (we’ve reached out to a few businesses regarding donations)
Hospitality: Staff dinner last month went well and nearly all items requested were donated. Teacher appreciation week will be this spring. Details to follow
Fundraising: Papa Johns Night 3/7, Skate Party (no funds raised), Chipotle Night ($238 raised)
Robotics: Sign up available for Spring Robotics program.
Muffins with Ma'ams & Donuts with Dudes
Donuts with Dudes will be 4/9. Please note that we aren't able to provide an entire breakfast so please plan accordingly. No need to RSVP for this event.
Please sign up to help this event run smoothly Donuts with Dudes
Volunteer Background Checks
- Background checks are required to volunteer at any events at school
- Our apologies to any parents who have tried to volunteer and were unable. Your time and effort is valuable and we are sorry for any inconvenience you experienced.
- Background checks expire every 2 calendar years from the date you complete them (not school years)
- If you need to fill out a background check click here
- If you need to ensure your background check is current you can email Leslie Allen
BRE Swag
Tshirts $12'
Hoodies $25
(add $2 for XXL and XXXL)
Box Tops
Find these on all kinds of products in your home
They expire so please check dates
Please put your students' names on their bag/sheet of box tops so they can get credit for them.
Students get a prize for every 50 box tops they turn in.
Click here for collection sheets https://www.boxtops4education.com/about/collection-sheets
Click here to learn more about boxtops
https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products
Ideas and Suggestions
- Not everyone can make it to meetings or has time to be in charge of a committee BUT a lot of you have good ideas.
- If you have an suggestion and would like to share it please email us or just comment in the facebook group.
Contact Us
President: Kristen Beerbaur
Vice President: Krystina Erichsen
Treasurer: Cathy Scarborough
Secretary: Amy Greig
Email: bridleridgeelempta@gmail.com
Website: https://bridleridgeelementarypta.weebly.com/
Phone: (816) 892-1700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323102191435893/?ref=group_header