Eagle Express
November 9, 2019
Message From Your Leadership Team
Veterans Day is a good time to remember that our freedom isn’t guaranteed. It’s protected by the men and women in our Armed Services. To all of our service men and women, thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all.
As you talk with your children about why we have a long weekend, please make sure you discuss the sacrifices made by our Veterans and take time to honor them. It's not just a day off from school, it's time to honor those that serve our country. Here is a link to a website that has kid friendly activities families can do to celebrate Veterans Day.
Warm Regards,
Jen Sullivan (Principal) and Jill Doyle (Assistant Principal)
Important Dates
11/11: NO SCHOOL (Veteran's Day)
11/14: Family Night at the Book Fair in the Plank South gym from 6:00-7:30 PM
11/14: Open House at Plank South from 6:30-7:30 PM
11/15: Equity and Diversity Meeting @ 7:20 AM @ Plank South (planning for upcoming holidays and events)
11/16: Coat and Concert Attire Swap from 9:30-11:30am @ Thomas High School (Room 318)
Book Fair
Help teachers fill their classroom libraries with new books. Shop Online! All orders will ship home. Free shipping on book-only orders over $25. Visit scholastic.com/fair to find our school. Or, your family can stop in the book fair on Thursday in the gym from 6:00-7:30 PM.
PTSA
Fall Book Fair Volunteers Needed!
The Plank South Fall Book Fair is coming up and we need YOU to help make it a success! We are ESPECIALLY in need of help from 6pm-7:30pm during the open house.
Please use the link below to sign-up for slots to help during the day (11/12-11/14) as well as in the evening during the Open House (11/14)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aaca72ba3f58-fall2
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Coat and Concert Attire Swap:
If you have any coats or concert attire in good condition that your children have outgrown, consider donating them to the Webster Central PTSA Coat and Concert Attire Swap! Drop off coats and concert attire donations between 10/21-11/13 to boxes at any Webster school. The swap is Saturday 11/16 from 9:30-11:30am.
For more questions refer to the attached flyer or contact Denise Warren (Denise_Warren@webstercsd.org) or Danielle Elliott (d.elliott@rochester.rr.com).
Kindergarten Helpers Still Needed and Extended!:
We have extended the sign-ups through the end of November. Parents of kindergarteners are now welcome to sign up to be a Kindergarten Lunch Helper! We have lots of open slots needing to be filled!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aaca72ba3f58-kindergarten7
Open PTSA Coordinator or Co-Coordinator Positions:
There are several positions that we would like to get filled so that the activities can occur this year. If you have any interest, or want to know what kind of commitment is needed for any of the listed activities, please contact Sue Ball (Sball002@yahoo.com), or Jennifer Lega (jennifer.lega@gmail.com)
· Co-Treasurer
· Chess Club
· We are also looking for anyone interested in shadowing our currently School 17 Gift Giving coordinators for open positions needed in future years!
Digital Citizenship
Native American Heritage Month
Since 1990 November has been recognized as is Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, in the United States. The purpose of the month is to honor and celebrate the important contributions of Native people. Students will be learning about Native people throughout the month and sharing what they learn with each other.
Stay Connected
The School Website: http://www.websterschools.org/plankSouth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlankSouth
Parent Portal: https://websterny.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/webster.jsp (Individuals that need access to their Infinite Campus activation code or have troubleshooting questions should email icportal@websercsd.org)
Remind: For Text Reminders Text @plankro to 81010
Social Worker
If you or another Plank South family is in need of support, please contact our social worker Janet Weisensel, LCSW: 585-670-5980, janet_weisensel@webstercsd.org
Breakfast and Lunch
Check out the menus.