September 1, 2022
☮️ ❤️ September 1, 2022 🚂
Translate button for the PTA eNews! 🤩
Exley PTA is so excited to share that we are now able to provide our parents with the option to translate our PTA eNews into over 100+ languages! Please click on the TRANSLATE button at the top right of the page! 🤩
Calling All Katy ISD Volunteers- Register Now!
Hello Exley Volunteers! If you haven't already registered to be a volunteer at Exley through the district raptor volunteer initiative, please do so TODAY! Once you've registered you will receive 2 emails. The first email thanks you for applying. The second email lets you know that you are approved to volunteer.
The SECOND email is VERY IMPORTANT! If you do not receive that second email, you will not be allowed to volunteer at Exley.
If you have any questions at all, please email Melissa at vips@exleypta.org
Katy ISD is implementing a new District Raptor Volunteer Initiative for the upcoming school year. The district will require all volunteers serving on campus during the instructional day as well as before and after the instructional day, to register with the district through its Raptor security system.
Volunteer Guide: https://tinyurl.com/37whubpd
Registration English: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzAxOmVuLVVT
Registration Spanish:
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzAxOmVzLVVT
***This is a Katy ISD District Initiative. Exley PTA will have volunteer sign ups you can sign up for throughout the year. This Initiative must be completed first.
VIPS Kickoff - September 2nd
Calling all Exley family members!
Are you curious what volunteer opportunities will be at Exley this year? Maybe you're wondering if you can volunteer if you have a little one in tow. Perhaps you're unable to volunteer at school but still want to help. Maybe you could use the dates ahead of time to plan to volunteer. Possibly you'd like to meet other Exley parents. Perchance you're unsure and just want more information.
If any of the statements above apply, please join us for our Volunteer Kickoff TOMORROW Friday, September 2nd at 8:15am in the Exley LGI room. We will cover all the above and more!
Questions? Email Melissa at VIPS@exleypta.org
We Hope You Join Us!!!!
PTA Science Lab Volunteers NEEDED!
Our Exley PTA science labs begin next week!!! The labs will run September 6th - 15th.
Please find your child's grade level and homeroom teacher and sign up to volunteer in their science lab.
All parent volunteers are asked to arrive 10 min prior to the time listed to help set up the lab. Thank you!
Yuck Show Family Fun Night 9/8
The Yuck Show is coming back to Exley!!!
Join us in the Exley gymnasium on September 8th at 6pm for a night full of science FUN!
Questions? Email Amanda at programs@exleypta.org
Order Your Exley Ohana Shirts Now!!!
Order your Exley Ohana Shirts NOW! Not sure which house your child is in?
Please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
ALL Sales are FINAL! No Refunds. No Returns. No Exchanges.
Click the link below to order through September 9th
Order HERE: https://exleyohana2022.itemorder.com/
Spirit Night at Cosmic Air - Wednesday, September 14th
Students will get 3 hours of jump time, socks, meal ticket, and a bottle of water all for $26.00! AND this event is closed to the public for Exley students ONLY!
RSVP at the link below to secure your spot. Please note that Cosmic Air will only keep our spirit night a private event if we have at least 40 jumpers. So please RSVP TODAY! :)
RSVP - https://signup.com/go/zmnKMLW
Fill out your waiver HERE: https://cosmicairtrampoline.centeredgeonline.com/waivers
Exley PTA Yearbook Survey
Please fill out the survey below by September 10th. Thank you!
School Picture Day Volunteers Needed!
September Staff Luncheon Donations
Please consider donating food items towards our September Staff Luncheon. All food donations must be dropped at Exley on 9/26. Please look for the cart labeled "PTA Staff Luncheon Donations" in the vestibule.
If you would like to help set up/serve/clean up, please sign up for a shift on 9/28.
Thank you so much for volunteering your time and/or donations to help provide lunch for our amazing staff!
Click the button below to sign up to donate to and/or volunteer at our September Staff Luncheon.
Exley PTA MVP Morning 🍩
Calling all Exley Moms, Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles!
We need YOUR help to make our MVP Morning happen!
Please consider volunteering at the SWEET morning event :)
Mother & Son Night Volunteers Needed! 10/14/22
Hey Exley Dads, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, & Girl Moms....we need YOUR help to make this year's Mother & Son Night the best Exley has ever seen!
Please click the button below to sign up to volunteer.
2022 - 2023 Exley Yearbook
Go to: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2146384/Exley-Elementary-School/
to order your yearbook at the LOWEST price it will be all year! NOW $30.00! Order by 9/16/22
Questions? Email Nicole at yearbook@exleypta.org
Join Exley PTA TODAY!
EVERYONE can join Exley PTA!
Who can join and why should you?
- ANYONE can join Exley PTA! Moms, Dads, Children, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, Cousins, Teachers, Admin, Neighbors, ANYONE! We are a vibrant group of people from all walks of life, representing our community.
- Your Exley PTA membership gives you a voice in voting and advocacy. In addition, your membership dues help to pay for the programs and events that the PTA hosts for our Exley students, staff, and families!
- Joining Exley PTA does NOT require any of your time! We would love to volunteer with you this year, but volunteering is separate from joining the PTA.
What's stopping YOU? Join TODAY!
Click the link below to join:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/462C2Q1GXV8MH/checkout/TGL2XXFMIEYK33V4OQ5KFTST
Questions? Email Heidi at membership@exleypta.org
2022 - 2023 Exley PTA Volunteer Sign Up
The Exley PTA is seeking volunteers for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Did you enjoy volunteering at Exley last year? Would you like to volunteer more? Are you looking to start volunteering? Are you passionate about a program or fundraiser we do? Do you have new ideas that you'd like to share? Are you ready to make a difference at Exley? Please fill out the form below! We have multiple volunteer opportunities that take little time. We’d love to volunteer with you :)
Thank you!
Exley PTA Party Fund
KISD guidelines allow for two parties each school year. Exley PTA is asking for a donation of $10 per child to cover the cost of these parties.
Please enclose your $10 CASH donation in the envelope that will come home the first week of school and return to your child’s teacher.
We kindly ask that the party fund donation be turned in by September 29th so PTA can begin planning as soon as possible for the fall party. Any additional donation to the party fund would be greatly appreciated.
Currently we've received party fund donations from 106 students out of approx 1100 students at Exley. If you haven't already, please turn in your party fund donation by 9/29. Thank you for your support!
Please include the following information on the envelope:
Student Name: ___________________ Homeroom Teacher __________
Thank You! ♡ Exley PTA
Exley Volunteer Opportunity!
Exley is in need of parent volunteers to help open car doors in the morning drop off line. Volunteers will need to arrive at Exley promptly at 7:40 am to raptor in before assisting in the drop off line.
This volunteer opportunity runs from now - December 16th. Please only sign up if you are available to volunteer the entirety of this opportunity and can arrive promptly at 7:40 am.
If you can volunteer, please click the button below:
Staff Wish Lists
***The Wish List will update as staff fills out their responses. If you don't see your child's teacher listed, please give it a day or two and check again. Thank you!***
SAVE THE DATE!
Exley PTA presents....
Mother Son Night Kicking It Old School
Exley Moms & Sons join us on Friday, October 14th from 6pm - 8pm while we Kick It Old School! It will be a FUN night filled with "Old School" games and activities :)
More details to come!
Save the Dates for these upcoming Spirit Nights!
Check Out What's Going On With Exley PTA!
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. ☺️
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 Rebecca at fundraising@exleypta.org
Hello Exley Families!
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Upcoming PTA Dates...
September 2nd - Volunteer Kickoff @ 8:15am RSVP HERE: https://signup.com/go/hfvLLrV
September 6 - 16th - PTA Science Labs - Volunteer HERE: https://signup.com/go/cnCYaYY
September 8th - YUCK Science Family Night @ 6:00pm
September 9th - Order your Ohana Shirts by TODAY! https://exleyohana2022.itemorder.com/
September 14th - Spirit Night at Cosmic Air @ 4:00pm - 7:00p
October 14th - Mother Son Night - More details to come! :)
October 19th - Spirit Night at Howdy's Homemade Ice Cream @ 6pm - 8pm
November 9th - Spirit Night at Hat Creek @ 5pm - 9pm
Have questions? Contact the 2022 - 2023 Exley PTA Board. We are here to help! :)
President - Kristin Fitzgerald - president@exleypta.org
VP Programs - Amanda Michie - programs@exleypta.org
Healthy Lifestyles - Tisa Penny - healthylifestyles@exleypta.org
VP of Membership - Heidi Heckendorn - membership@exleypta.org
VP of Fundraising - Rebecca Ray - fundraising@exleypta.org
Fundraising Chair - Alexis Salinas - AllYearFunds@exleypta.org
VP of VIPS - Melissa Auer - vips@exleypta.org
Workroom Chair - Amanda Hyman - workroom@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
JA Coordinator - Marie Johnston - JA@exleypta.org
Staff Reps - Mrs McGrath & Mrs Crowell
Principal - Mrs Wofford