Kangaroo Connection
Weekly updates for our Collins families.
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Important Dates
October 3: Custodian Appreciation Day
October 4: PTA & Principal/Parent Title 1 Meeting 5:00PM @ Collins Library
October 17-21st: No School for Students
BIG KAHUNA CAMPUS FUNDRAISER!!
Thank you to everyone supporting our campus fundraiser!
This week, students can continue to turn in their money to the front office and receive another chocolate kit to sell.
The last day of our sale is Friday, October 7th. ALL money is due to the front office on Friday, October 7th.
Kick Off Date – Friday, September 23rd
End Date – Friday, October 7th
$2 Chocolate Kits
*If you prefer to make a direct donation to the campus instead of participating in the fundraiser, we accept donations all year in the front office via check or cash.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: La Lotería Night!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support Hispanic Heritage Night! It was a great family event!
Lunch Cost and Cafeteria Information
A reminder that lunch is not automatically free to all students this year. All families should complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application in order to determine eligibility for free and reduced lunch.
The cost of lunch is $2.50
Lunch menus are available here: https://www.dvisd.net/departments/child-nutrition/menus
Students may also purchase snacks through the cafeteria line.
If you do not want your child purchasing lunch on their account or do not want them purchasing snacks, a note can be made on your child's account. Please email our cafeteria manager at Tanya.Pardo@dvisd.net
ANNUAL TITLE 1 MEETING
This month's parent/principal meeting will be our Annual Title 1 meeting.
It will be on Tuesday, October 5th and begin at 5PM in the library and will be followed by our PTA meeting.
Each school served under Title I, Part A must convene an annual meeting to inform parents of their school's participation in Title I, Part A programs, to explain the Title I, Part A requirements, how the Title I students will be assessed, how the parents will be kept informed, and the right of parents to be involved in those programs.
Thank You!!
Thank you to our Kinder Room Parents and all who generously donated for our Kindergarten Grade Level T-Shirts! Because of this generous donation, shirts have been ordered for every kindergarten student and will be here for the fall kinder field trip!
From the PTA
Hello NCES Parents, Families and Teachers!
Thank you to everyone who went to Torchy's on Tuesday for the Spirit Night. The results are in, the sales were $972 for a total Donation of $146! It was great to see so many of you out there for Taco Tuesday!
We sent out an email to all members yesterday, Wednesday, September 28. Didn't receive it? Visit www.joinpta.org to be a part of this growing group OR connect with our VP of Membership, India Gallagher at india.s.gallagher@gmail.com to check your membership status.
Our purpose is to help students have a great experience while they are in elementary school. This includes supporting teachers and staff members, supporting student experiences and connecting families with one another.
Our next meeting will be in conjunction with the Title I meeting on Tuesday, October 4. Our portion will start at 5:30 p.m.
Don’t have the time to help out in person or the talent in Instagram worthy balloon arches? We accept donations via our Venmo at @NewtonCollinsPTA (look under the business section) or you can purchase a Newton Collins t-shirt. Reach out to Tessa Berry-Hathaway to get yours. They are $25 for adult sizes and $10 for children sizes. Her email is tillybean78@gmail.com.
If you have specific questions, please connect with the president directly, Holly Hazlett at hollybeuke@yahoo.com We also keep this website updated with dates and information.
Other dates for your calendar that are PTA related:
- Saturday, October 29 – 10 a.m. - noon - FALL FAIR
- November 21 - December 2 - Tentative Dates for Wreath Fundraiser Sale
- December 8, 2022 1ST & 2ND HOLIDAY CONCERT MUSIC PERFORMANCE & PTA MEETING
- January 19, 2023 PTA FAMILY DANCE NIGHT
- February 28, 2023 Meeting and Officer Elections
- May 1-5, 2023 Teacher Appreciation Week
We are also working on a fundraising/spirit Restaurant Night for Hat Creek Burger Company and Dairy Queen and we are working to have an account with Amazon Smile and Box Tops.
Volunteer Information
Parent and community volunteers are integral to our school’s success. There are many ways for you to get involved in our community. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form below. We look forward to hearing from you!
All on-campus volunteers and parent chaperones for field trips MUST complete a background check and volunteer application. This takes awhile to process so complete yours now!
Please complete the forms below and email to araceli.mcbeth@dvisd.net
English Volunteer Survey:
https://forms.gle/9gB47Sar3Uqw2AZW6
Spanish Volunteer Survey:
https://forms.gle/bQjiYGhEMnPsudL67
