Ribbit Report
Turner Creek Elementary School
September 13, 2018
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New Fall Fundraiser getting ready to start!!!
The Turner Creek Elementary PTA is changing our fall fundraiser to a READaTHON that will be run completely in house!!! That means that 100% of the money raised will stay at Turner Creek! The purpose of this event is to encourage our students to develop a lifelong love of reading while raising money to support our school. Each student has taken the first step by writing down their reading goal over a 7 day time period. You choose which 7 days! We are looking for your support to help them make the “Leap into Reading” a success by collecting flat pledge amounts from family and friends to support our students' goals.
In years past we have used outside companies to help us do our fall fundraiser, but this usually means that the school only gets to keep about 50% of the money collected. So, to be better stewards of your generous donations, this year we are taking a “LEAP” into trying our own fundraiser with the hope that we can raise the same amount while keeping 100% OF FUNDS. So please help us take this step in a new direction and keep our fundraisers in-house!
Please visit www.tce-pta.org/readathon-2018 for updates throughout the event.
$$ For Turner Creek just for advance buying fair tickets! Online Advance Sale Only: August 1-October 11
We are excited for "Tools for Schools" ~ You can support Wake County Public Schools just by purchasing tickets in advance of the N.C. State Fair with your school code, which is 571.
For every Adult FastTrack Gate Admission Ticket purchased using a school code (571), the State Fair will donate $2 to the school. For every Child FastTrack Gate Admission Ticket purchased using a school code (571), the State Fair will donate $1 to the school.
To support TCE, simply enter your school code under "Membership" at check-out on the Tools for Schools link. This promotion is only available online in advance of the Fair. https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7063397/tools-for-schools-program-raleigh-2018-north-carolina-state-fair
New Program at TCE -- Very Flexible Volunteer Opportunity
PTA Membership
The Turner Creek Elementary (TCE) PTA brings parents, teachers, and administrators together to enhance our children's success. When you join the TCE PTA, you become an important part of a partnership that encourages student achievement, enriches the learning environment, and works to improve our school and community. Together, we are a powerful voice for our children.
Last year, the PTA was able to support various student enrichment programs offered at the school such as United Arts Chorus, Talent Show, Chess Club awards, and Robotics as well as fund teacher grants and school improvement projects.
You PTA Membership dues go directly towards funding these programs. For additional benefits of Membership, please visit the Membership Page on our website.
Join the PTA today! Don't forget to provide the Name(s), Grade(s) and Track(s) of your students at Turner Creek when you join. If you prefer to pay by check, please download and print the paper membership form from our website Or the attachment at the bottom of this Ribbit Report. Send into school along with payment to your child's teacher.
Health Room Donations Needed
Together in Education with Harris Teeter We Could Win $100 when you LINK UP!
Your school can win $100 when you increase your links by 25% by October 9, 2018.
Links will be compared to total number of links the school had on October 10, 2017. If you want to know the total number of links needed for your school to receive these bonus funds, email our coordinator at tie@harristeeter.com
If your school can reach their LINK UP! number, they win $100 cash. Checks will be mailed in November 2018 to all schools which reached their LINK UP! number.
Must have a minimum of 25 links on 10/9/18 to qualify.
Room Parents Needed
To all Turner Creek families, some of our teachers do not have volunteer room parents to help them out during the school year. Teachers, as you know, have a lot to do and need a little extra support from parents. Room Parents are needed for basic filing or clerical help, coordinating volunteers for class events (parties, enrichment activities, field trips, class lists, or Friday folders), as well as, acting as a liaison with the PTA. It does not take up a lot of your time and is a wonderful way to not only be involved with the school but also make a difference in the classroom. Teachers really appreciate having someone to help with the little extra things. Please check with your child's teacher to see if they need a "Main Room Parent" or "Co-Room Parent" (1 to 2 parent volunteers would be ideal) to help them out. If you have any questions about being a Room Parent please feel free to call or email:
Ginger Brezac, TCE Room Parent Liaison
ginger@ypass.netFrom Turner Creek PTA Advocacy Committee
For 20 years, the North Carolina Child Health Report Card has heightened awareness about the health and safety of children and youth in North Carolina. It compiles 40 indicators into one easy-to-read document used by policymakers, practitioners, advocates, and local communities to monitor changes in child-health outcomes, uncover emerging data trends, and support strategic planning for future investments. NC Child partners with the North Carolina Institute of Medicine to produce this report. You can view the recently released 2018 document here
http://www.ncchild.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-CHRC-007-FINAL.pdf
Interested in education advocacy with the PTA? Email Lisa Mead at lisanoelle@gmail.com.
Box Tops and Tyson A+ Labels
Help Us Raise Money for TCE!
The next Box Tops submission date is November 1st. Please make sure they have valid dates (dated 11/1/2018 and beyond). The Box Tops collection bin is in the TCE lobby across from the main office.
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school buy what it needs. Box Tops are each worth 10¢ and they quickly add up to real cash for our school. Here is a link showing participating Box Tops products.
Clip Tyson Project A+ labels from participating Tyson® product packages and send them to school with your child. We’ll collect the labels and send them to Tyson Foods, and Tyson Foods will send our school a check. Each label is worth 24¢!
Please drop your Tyson Project A+ labels in the Box Tops collection bin in the TCE lobby. Here is a link for a list of participating products.
Questions? Heather Holt, hnaholt@gmail.com
Get Connected and Stay Informed!
2. Turner Creek:www.wcpss.net/turnercreekes
3. Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/turnercreekpta
4. Twitter:@Turner CreekES
Upcoming Events
Sept 14: Teacher Assistant Appreciation Day!
Sept 17: Read A Thon begins for track 4 (May change due to weather)
Sept 27: Pictures Tks 2 & 4 retakes for Tk 3
Sept 28: Early Release @ 1:15
Oct 1: Read A Thon begins for tracks 1, 2 & 3
Turner Creek Elementary School
Email: rlumpkin@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/turnercreekes
Location: 6801 Turner Creek Road, Cary, NC 27519
Phone: 919-363-1391
Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnercreekpta
Twitter: @TurnerCreekES