Canandaigua PTSA
March 2017 Newsletter
REFLECTIONS FROM YOUR PTSA
A LOOK BACK:
- Read-A-Thon was a great success and raised approximately $2800, which will sponsor an author into our schools next year for our Family Literacy event. Thank you to all our participants, volunteers & contributors.
- We would like to thank Darlene Daley for her hard work and dedication during the Read-A-Thon. Her passion for literacy helps to create a successful & fun event throughout the school each year.
LOOKING AHEAD:
- A First Grade Fun Night is being planned for May 5th. See below for details & volunteer opportunities.
- Kindergarten Screening is coming in May and we are in need of volunteers. Please see below for details and sign-up.
- The PTSA is hosting the annual primary-elementary school Book Swap in May to promote summer reading. As always, our beginning stock of picture books is excellent, but chapter books are in shorter supply. If you have any 3-5th grade level chapter books you would like to donate for the swap, collection bins will be located in the Middle School main office and in the link. Thank you!
- NYS PTA Virtual Lobby Week is happening! Our #1 mission as a PTSA is to advocate for our students. Being involved on a governmental level is crucial to this advocacy. To learn more about current issues and how you can become involved (it's simple!), please click here to read up on four current action alerts from NYS PTA. To stay updated, please join their mailing list.
- A gentle reminder that if you are shopping on Amazon, you can raise funds for the PTSA through Amazon Smile. Just click the link below and use the Smile link as you normally would use Amazon and a portion of every purchase will be donated to us!
- As always, we encourage you and your family members to join and/or renew your PTSA membership. It's simple to do, only $5 per person annually and membership does NOT mean you must volunteer!
Next PTSA Meeting
Meeting in PTSA Room 464 in the Primary building.
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 children of any age!Tuesday, Apr 4, 2017, 10:00 AM
Canandaigua Primary School, West Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
PTSA NEWS
Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of volunteers for various, ongoing services we provide to the schools.
- Laminating Projects- you make your own hours at the school. Training will be provided!
- 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
- Please send your clipped Box Tops in with your children. Just place in an envelope marked "Box Tops."
- Father-Daughter Dance is coming April 28th & First Grade Fun Night is on May 5th! We are always in need of volunteers to make these nights special for your youngest Braves.
Excuse Pad Order Form
Print your order form here and send to school with payment. Thank you for supporting the PTSA.
PTSA Father-Daughter Dance
Tickets will be $5 per person and all proceeds benefit the PTSA. Corsages are also available for purchase for an additional $5. Thank you for your support!
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact us at CanandaiguaPTSA@gmail.com
Friday, Apr 28, 2017, 06:30 PM
Canandaigua Elementary School, West Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
First Grade Fun Night
Volunteers are needed to provide this special night to our 1st graders & their families. Please click here for sign-up information. Thank you!
Friday, May 5, 2017, 05:30 PM
Canandaigua Primary School, West Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
Kindergarten Screening in May
Click here for sign-up schedule. Thank you for your support!
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NEWS
Softball Clinic
The CA Softball Booster Club will be collecting voluntary donations of returnable bottles and cans at this event to help support the CA Softball programs.
Saturday, Mar 25, 2017, 04:15 PM
Canandaigua Academy, East Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
13th Annual CA Idol Talent Competition
Friday, Mar 31, 2017, 06:30 PM
Canandaigua Academy, East Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
Safe Lives Start at Home
The public is invited to a collaborative community wide discussion with representatives from:
Canandaigua City School District
Canandaigua Police Department
Child Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes
Law NY
New York State Police
Ontario County District Attorney’s Office
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office
Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
Victim/Witness Assistance Coordinator
The purpose is to have an informative discussion and presentation on victimization, ways to keep our children safe at school, home and in the community, and how we can support our children if they do in fact become victimized.
We will also discuss how social media impacts the way community, friends and family respond to a victim and how it can cause re-victimization.
Monday, Apr 3, 2017, 07:00 PM
Canandaigua Academy, East Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States
Pancake Breakfast Benefit for Cheyanne Brant
To make a direct donation, please click here.
Sunday, Apr 9, 2017, 07:30 AM
CHARLIE RIEDEL'S, 3140 County Road 10, Canandaigua, NY 14424, United States
Eagle Scout Pizza Hut Fundraiser
Drug Take Back Day
Volunteers are needed for this National event. Food will be provided! Contact Irene Covney at the County Office for the Aging at Irene.Coveny@co.ontario.ny.us
Saturday, Apr 29, 2017, 10:00 AM
Wegmans Canandaigua, Eastern Boulevard, Canandaigua, NY, United States
Wood Library March programs
Interested in Girl Scouts?
Girl Scouts Daisy program
2017 Boys Youth Lacrosse Registration & Information
Canandaigua Junior Baseball & Softball
Summer Recreational League Registration
Canandaigua Area Soccer League
Summer Recreational Soccer Registration is Open
Registration is online only: go to the Registration tab on our website www.canandaiguasoccer.com or click here
Regular registration closes March 26th.
A $25 late fee will be applied to registrations March 27th - April 1st
After April 1st, players will be placed on a waitlist. If a placement becomes available, a $35 fee will be applied in addition to the standard registration fee.
For more information about summer recreational soccer, visit this link.
Financial assistance is available upon request.
Spring/Summer Swim Lessons at CA Pool
Kids Bowl Free this summer!
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
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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.