Ribbit Report
Turner Creek Elementary School
August 23, 2019
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Parking Lot Reminders
Please remember we are a school and teaching our students how to do things properly. When crossing the parking lot, Stop, Look Right and when Clear you may cross. We see all too often, adults just cross the carpool line WITHOUT looking! That is not setting a good example for our students or keeping them safe.
Everyone’s safety is our concern. Thank you!
Receiving text messages from TCE/WCPSS
If you would like to receive text messages with important information from TCE and/or WCPSS, please text the word YES to 67587.
TCE will only send text messages for school and PTA announcements/information. WCPSS may send text messages in the case of an emergency, school closures, or other district wide announcements.
Chess Club has started!
Chess club has started and is available to students in 1st through 5th grade, but it's not too late! Students will learn chess fundamentals and strategies that enhance learning skills and critical thinking. We will build confidence and have the option to compete against other local schools. Novice students and experienced players are encouraged to sign up as we will have two levels.
Chess club, taught by Triangle Chess, will last 12 weeks. 1st-2nd will be every Tuesday morning at 8:10 am starting August 20th and 3rd-5th will be every Thursday morning at 8:10 am starting August 22nd. A fee of $110 can be paid to Triangle Chess. Checks should be made out to Triangle Chess Club. To sign-up online:
1) go to www.TriangleChess.com
2) Click In School on upper right
3) Click Join A-Team on right side
For more information see the website or the flyer attached at the bottom of this newsletter.
GoPlaySave Coupon Book Fundraiser
Our GoPlaySave fundraiser has ended. Thank you for helping to make it a great success! Also, thank you so much to the families that have already purchased or returned their books. Please make sure you have either sent in payment for you GoPlaySave book or purchased your book on-line at
PTA Membership 2019-2020
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.
Your 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.
PTA Advocacy Committee
The Wake County PTA is hosting the fall kickoff training the evening of August 29, it is free and open to all parents and employees/educators of WCPSS. Topics will include fundraising best practices, advocacy 101, and special education, among others.
Want to know more? Our Turner Creek Advocacy Chair is also on the WakePTA Board, Lisa Mead and you can reach out via email at Advocacy@wakepta.org
Reading help
If your child needs help with reading, we have added a helpful link to the Turner Creek website. Follow the following link to explore Mclass Homeconnect:
TCE PTA Face Book
Box Tops and Tyson A+ Labels
Help Us Raise Money for TCE!
Breaking news! No more clipping!! Traditional Box Tops clips are being phased out of production but may continue to be found on many products throughout the store. You can still clip these and send them to school. Just download the new Box Tops mobile app. Buy Box Tops products…..Scan your receipt….Earn cash for Turner Creek! A picture of the new label is pictures to the left.
Questions? Heather Holt, hnaholt@gmail.com
We earned $784 during the 2018-2019 school year!! The next Box Tops submission date is November 1, 2019. Please make sure they have valid dates (dated 11/1/2019 and beyond). If the Box Top is labeled between 3/1/2019-10/30/2019, we have to throw them away! The Box Tops collection bin is in the TCE lobby across from the main office. 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
Earning Money for TCE While You Shop
Even if you have linked your Harris Teeter VIC card to our school in the past, you must re-link it each summer for the school to earn money when you shop at Harris Teeter. Last year, we raised nearly $600 simply by our families linking their VIC cards to TCE. To link or re-link your card, simply choose one of these options:
Online:
1. Login to your Harris Teeter profile at the top of HarrisTeeter.com
2. Click on My Account once logged in
3. In the Together in Education section, type "Turner Creek" in the School Search toolbar
4. Once the school name generates, click on the school name and then click on Add a School
In-store:
Ask your cashier to link your VIC card to our school.
Let us do it for you:
Please email Maggie Demicco at fundraising@tce-pta.org and include your last na
me plus either your VIC card number OR the phone number associated with your account.
Publix accounts must also be re-linked to our school again each year. For instructions on how to do this, please visit:
http://www.tce-pta.org/publix-partners.html
For more information on how you can support TCE when you shop, go to:
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
Aug 27: Fall Pictures for tracks Tks 1 & 3
Sept 5: Open House for Parents on Tks 3 & 4 @ 6
Sept 19: Fall Pictures for Tks 2 & 4 retakes for Tk 3
Oct 29: Fall Picture retakes for Tks 1, 2 & 4
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