Canandaigua PTSA
January 2018 Newsletter
REFLECTIONS FROM YOUR PTSA
A LOOK BACK:
- Thank you for all the support during our building Book Fairs. They were all greatly successful by getting books into the hands of our students. Big thanks to all the organizers and volunteers!
- Meeting Minutes from previous months now available: September October November December
- Treasurer Report for November 1, 2017 through January 1, 2018 available here.
A WORD OF THANKS:
- We would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Karen Varricchio who organized the Shopper's Showcase event on 11/11. It was a huge success and a wonderful fundraiser for the PTSA. Thank you, Karen, for your hard work! Thanks also to our vendors as well as everyone who came out to support these local businesses!
LOOKING AHEAD:
- We are planning multiple Primary/Elementary level family fun nights & dances for the spring. Dates & details TBA. If you would be interested in assisting with these events, please email us.
- We are continuing a strong digital presence this year using online membership enrollment, eNewsletters, Sign-Up Genius, Twitter and Facebook. Follow us @CanandaiguaPTSA and please share our information with your friends!
We wish you all a happy & healthy 2018. Thank you for your support in 2017. We look forward to working together in 2018, to give our children the voice they each deserve.
PTSA NEWS
Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of volunteers for various, ongoing services we provide to the schools.
- Regular Copying- Come to help an hour or so a week doing copying for staff
- Clothing Closet Helper- Help out in the PTSA room to organize donated clothing/shoes
- Fun Nights- Dates TBD for these special events for our youngest Braves.
Excuse Pad Order Form
Print your order form here and send to school with payment. Thank you for supporting the PTSA.
Next PTSA Meeting
Meeting in Middle School Library.
Attending a meeting is a great way to hear what's going on in our schools directly from administrators, PTSA officers and other community members. Please note: meetings are informal and you are welcome to bring your young children!Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018, 06:30 PM
Canandaigua Middle School, Granger Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NEWS
Learn to Skate Program @ GCCC
Knights Hockey Registration
Canandaigua Junior Baseball & Softball
Registration will open for the 2018 season on January 27th. Children ages 5 and up are able to register online at:
Wood Library January programs & NEW HOURS!
Please note that Wood Library has new, expanded hours. Schedule posted here.
Kiwanis Kids Carnival
We’re bringing the carnival into the Y this winter. Tons of games, prizes and active games including bounce house fun. Warm up & have fun with your family. This is a fundraiser for Kiwanis.
Cost: $15 for 30 tickets
- Y Members receive an additional 10 free tickets
Saturday, Jan 20, 2018, 03:00 PM
YMCA, 32 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
Everyone Can TRI- Indoor Triathlon Kids Event
Boys and girls, ages 5-12 are invited to participate in the Everyone Can Tri – Indoor Tri. It’s 7 minutes of swimming, biking and running. It’s not measured on speed; it’s measured on distance. Swimming will take place in the pool; biking will take place on the spin bikes (which is the coolest thing for kids) and running will take place on the track. After completing all of the disciplines, all the kids will be treated to pizza and an award. No matter how fast you go or how far you go; it matters that you tri! Register today at the www.Canandaigua-YMCA.org
Cost: $15 per kid
When: Friday, February 9 – first heat at 4:30 pm
Questions please email Lindsey@Canandaigua-YMCA.org
Note: Children must be able to reach the peddles on the spin bike; these are not kid bikes.
Friday, Feb 9, 2018, 04:30 PM
Canandaigua YMCA 32 North Main Street Canandaigua, NY 14424
Community Reading Partnership
Help spread literacy in our community! A Volunteer Bookshelf Supervisor is needed by the Community Reading Partnership to oversee “Guardian” volunteers who stock 15 to 20 active Little Red Bookshelves in the Canandaigua area with free books.
This person should be reasonably familiar with children’s books and able to oversee the processing of books donated at locations in Canandaigua schools. The Bookshelf Supervisor sits on the Community Reading Partnership Board which meets monthly at the library.
To express interest, contact CRP President Mary Ferris, c/o Wood Library, 134 North Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424 or email CRP at communityreadingpart@gmail.com
About Us...
The Canandaigua Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) believes in making every child's potential a reality by being the premier organization for parent involvement and advocacy. Canandaigua PTSA is a powerful voice for all children, a significant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
The PTSA provides critical financial support for various school activities and resource or equipment needs. It strongly supports the community-wide Character Education, Health & Wellness, and Family Involvement initiatives of our school district.
Contact us at CanandaiguaPTSA@gmail.com or click here for more information.