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May 18th-22nd, 2009

 

 

 

 

Last Week of School-Lamborghini Activities

5/18-Movie Monday -We will have snacks and watch a movie.

5/19-Tuesday Tales/Book Swap-Bring a great book to read! Also, bring in a pillow and stuffed animal. We will get comfy and read!

5/20-Wednesday Winners-Bring in a board game to play in the afternoon.

5/21-Thursday Thrills-We will play a friendly game of kickball against other third grade classes.

5/22-Final Friday Fun-We will watch a movie and enjoy some pizza in the afternoon!

 

***For Tuesday Tales Day***

     We will have a class book swap Tuesday.If you would like to participate , please bring in up to 3 gently used paperback 3rd grade chapter books. It is a great way to get some new books for summer reading.

 

 

On behalf of the entire Sope Creek PTA, we wish to thank the many, many parent volunteers who gave their time and talent to make each of our enrichment and family fun events a huge success. We could not have done it without you. We hope you have a happy summer!

Barbara Dyck and Lisa McDougall

PTA Co-Presidents

It is hard to believe, but the PTA is already making plans for the new school year. We need volunteers to help in several areas:

Monday, August 3rd (8:30am - 12:30pm) - Volunteers needed to stuff PTA Membership packets and to deliver school supply packets to the classrooms. We will start at 8:30am, but volunteers are welcome any time. Sign up sheets are posted on the PTA office door (2nd grade hallway) or you can contact Lisa McDougall,

maclisa@comcast.net.

Thursday, August 6th (one hours shifts, any time between 11:30am and 4:00pm) - Volunteers are needed to help at Meet and Greet. Please contact Sally Wright,

szwright@bellsouth.net, if you are able to help.

Friday, August 7th - Volunteers are needed to help at the Teacher Back to School Luncheon. Help is needed any time between 10:30am and 1:00pm. Volunteers are also needed to donate drinks and/or desserts for the luncheon. Again, sign up sheets are posted on the PTA office door, or you can contact Lisa McDougall,

maclisa@comcast.net.

May 11,2009

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Turn in your Health and Nutrition Fruit and Veggie Consumption sheet on Monday!  We hope you had fun tracking all the colorful foods your child consumed during the week.

 

Box Top Betty says, “LAST BOX TOPS ARE DUE TUESDAY!  Thank you for making this the best Box Top collection year EVER!  Each Box Top Rewards Coupon is worth 10 cents to the school.  Remember to collect Box Tops all summer for next year’s collection.  Also, sign up for more deals at http://www.boxtops4education.com/AboutBoxTops/News.aspx

 

Papa John Pizza Night Tuesday – The Sope Creek Foundation’s last pizza night of the year is Tuesday.  Feed your family and earn money for the Foundation.  Let Papa John know you are from Sope Creek and turn in your receipt on Wednesday to the Sope Creek Foundation.

 

This year's Awards Days are slightly different from the dates posted on the PTA Calendar.  If your child is going to receive be recognized on Awards Day, you will receive an invitation from their teacher. To check on Awards Day Dates and Times: http://sopecreeklibrary.typepad.com/blogs/

 

If you are a parent of a 4th grader, you know that Pioneer Day is Monday, May 11th.  Volunteers are still needed for full (8:30am - 2:10pm) and half day (8:30am - 11:30am or 11:45am - 2:10pm) shifts.  If you are not able to volunteer your time, food donations (specifics to follow at a later date) for the "Hospitality Room"  are also needed.  If you are able to help in either way, please contact Sarajane Fletcher, sjfletcher@hotmail.com. 

 

2nd Grade Georgia Day is Friday May 15th and volunteers are still needed.  This is a new curriculum enrichment program and we are excited to present all the wonderful history and unique aspects of Georgia to our 2nd Graders.  Please contact Tracy Pickens (tonksy@gmail.com) if you can volunteer.  It will be a great learning opportunity for all involved.

 

 

If you did not order a Yearbook and would like one, the extras will go on sale. Monday morning your child may go by the office to pick up an envelope/flyer.

 

Last Week of School-Lamborghini Activities

5/18-Movie Monday -We will have snacks and watch a movie.

5/19-Tuesday Tales-Bring a great book to read! Also, bring in a pillow and stuffed animal. We will get comfy and read!

5/20-Wednesday Winners-Bring in a board game to play in the afternoon.

5/21-Thursday Thrills-We will play a friendly game of kickball against other third grade classes.

5/22-Final Friday Fun-We will watch a movie and enjoy some pizza in the afternoon!

 

 

 

 

 

May 4, 2009

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Thursday, May 7th from 9:00- 10:30 - Kindergarten Sneak a Peek.

If you or someone you know is a parent of a rising Kindergartner, please be sure to join us for the Kindergarten Sneak a Peek.

The student will get a taste of what his/her new school will be like while parents will be given the opportunity to learn more about Sope Creek and all it has to offer.

Friday, May 8th is Field Day.

The week of May 4th - 8th is "Eat Your Fruits and Veggies Week" at Sope Creek. Students will have an opportunity to track their fruit and vegetable intake and enter the results into a drawing for a special prize. One winner per grade level will be announced on Monday, May 11th. During the week of May 4th - 8th, students should track their fruit and veggie consumption. Tracking forms are available on both the Sope Creek blog and the Sope Creek PTA blog. All forms should be turned into the front office on the morning of Monday, May 11th. Please contact Natalie Rogers,

fluffyjune@yahoo.com

or Robin Zeldin, rrzeldin@aol.com with any questions.

The Sope Creek Community Outreach PTA Committee is currently taking applications for the Dr. Karen Looft Memorial Scholarship. Any Walton or Wheeler graduating senior who is also a Sope Creek alumni is eligible to receive this award. Additional details as well as the application are available on the following site: http://sopecreeklibrary.typepad.com/pta_events/2008/03/community-outre.html. The due date is May 15th.

CALENDAR UPDATES!

As the year has progressed, we have had to make some changes to the published PTA Calendar. Please make the following revisions:

Thursday, May 7th: Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek 9:00- 10:30

Friday, May 8th: Field Day | Rain Date: Wednesday, May 13th

Awards Days:

Thursday, May 14th: 1st & 2nd Grades

Monday, May 18th: 3rd & 4th Grades

Wednesday, May 20th: 5th Grade

Relay for Life/Braves:

This week is your last chance to buy a raffle ticket to see a Braves game this summer! For only $10 you can buy a raffle to win tickets to a game on May 15, June 5 or June 26! Please support your Relay for Life team! The drawing for our winners will be Friday, May 8th! Don't miss out!

April 27th, 2009

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APRIL 27 – MAY 1 EVENTS

Monday

-Last day of CRCT’s!

Tuesday

-BOX TOPS DUE

-3rd Grade Earth Day Celebration – another great program sponsored by the Sope Creek PTA.

-SOPE CREEK FAMILY BRAVES NIGHT! Our Sope Creek Chorus has been selected to sing The National Anthem. .

Wednesday

-LAST BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

Thursday

-PTA OFFICER ELECTIONS 8am in the café

-Kindergarten Program 8:10am in the café

Friday

-Career Day

-Presale Packets Due

CALENDAR UPDATES:

As the year has progressed, we have had to make some changes to the published PTA Calendar. Please make the following revisions:

Thursday, May 7th: Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek

Friday, May 8th: Field Day | Rain Date: Wednesday, May 13th

Awards Days:

Thursday, May 14th: 1st & 2nd Grades

Monday, May 18th: 3rd & 4th Grades

Wednesday, May 20th: 5th Grade

News for the week of April 20, 2009

Lamborghini Bulletin:

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Parents,

    Don't forget that CRCT Testing begins this week.  Many parents want to know what they can do to help their student that week.  Here are some tips.

           1. Get plenty of sleep each night.

           2. Eat a healthy breakfast. We can't have snacks out during   testing.

           3. Arrive on time. Tardy students will not be allowed to join

               the class if testing has started.

            4. Begin the day with a positive, encouraging word to do

                your best work.

Additional news: Scholastic order forms came home on Friday. Please return completed orders by Thursday, April 23rd.  This will be our last order for this year from Scholastic.

Notes From the Creek:

CRCT Testing begins on TUESDAY!!! Please make sure your student is rested, on time, and has a healthy breakfast! More information can be found on the Sope Creek blog.

The week of April 20 - 24 is "Turn off the TV" week. This will be a great opportunity for families to turn off their TV's, computers and video games and spend some quality time playing board games, taking a walk or just talking.

Friday, April 24th is the last TGIF of the year. Please bring your family and friends to the Chuck E. Cheese on Roswell Road from 3:00pm - 9:00pm for some fun while FUNraising. This is a great way to support our school.

Friday, April 24th is Spirit Day.

Please make a note of the following important changes to the Sope Creek calendar:

Thursday, May 7th: Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek

Friday, May 8th: Field Day Rain Date: Wednesday, May 13th

Awards Days:

Thursday, May 14th: 1st and 2nd

Monday, May 18th: 3rd and 4th

Wednesday, May 20th: 5th

Braves tickets for Sope Creek Night at Turner Field have started coming home as of Thursday, 4/16. Your child should bring their tickets home NO LATER than Monday, 4/20. Thanks again for your support!

April 3rd, 2009 for April 13th (Week after Srping Break)

I want to wish all Lamborghinis and their families a fun, relaxing, and safe Spring Break!!

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Tuesday, April 14th is Papa John's Pizza Night. When placing your order, please remember to mention Sope Creek. In addition, please remember to send in the sticker, that shows the amount spent, to school the next day.

A Lunch and Learn featuring Jeff Dess will be held Thursday, April 16th from 11:30am - 12:30pm in the Media Center.

March 30-April 3, 2009

March 23rd-27th, 2009

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Monday, March 23rd - The PTA Health and Nutrition Committee is hosting a Lunch and Learn from 11am - 12pm in the Media Center. The topic is "Litterless Lunches". Please come to learn how to create lunches that are nutritious, delicious and eco-friendly. Please contact Natalie Rogers, fluffyjune@yahoo.com, with any questions.

Tuesday, March 24th - Box Tops due. This is a fun and easy way to raise money for Sope Creek...one dime at a time!

Wednesday, March 25th - Birthday Book Club will be held at 7:20am in the Media Center.

Quack, quack the ducks are back! Mark your calendars. The Kids Care Club will once again be selling those cute rubber ducks. They will be available for purchase on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:20am for grades K through 2, and Wednesday, April 1st at 7:20am for grades 3 through 5.

Got Milk?  The PTA Health and Nutrition Committee needs volunteers to help with their "Got Milk?" campaign going on all next week (3/23 - 3/27).  They need people during lunch to randomly hand out pencils and stickers to children who are drinking either milk or soy milk.  If you are available to help, or would like more information, please contact Robin Zeldin, rrzeldin@aol.com. 

March 23rd-27th, 2009

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Monday, March 23rd - The PTA Health and Nutrition Committee is hosting a Lunch and Learn from 11am - 12pm in the Media Center. The topic is "Litterless Lunches". Please come to learn how to create lunches that are nutritious, delicious and eco-friendly. Please contact Natalie Rogers, fluffyjune@yahoo.com, with any questions.

Tuesday, March 24th - Box Tops due. This is a fun and easy way to raise money for Sope Creek...one dime at a time!

Wednesday, March 25th - Birthday Book Club will be held at 7:20am in the Media Center.

Quack, quack the ducks are back! Mark your calendars. The Kids Care Club will once again be selling those cute rubber ducks. They will be available for purchase on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:20am for grades K through 2, and Wednesday, April 1st at 7:20am for grades 3 through 5.

Got Milk?  The PTA Health and Nutrition Committee needs volunteers to help with their "Got Milk?" campaign going on all next week (3/23 - 3/27).  They need people during lunch to randomly hand out pencils and stickers to children who are drinking either milk or soy milk.  If you are available to help, or would like more information, please contact Robin Zeldin, rrzeldin@aol.com. 

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FRIDAY, 3.20.09 IS ART DAY – GOGHING GREEN! One of the most creative days of the year! Extra hands are always needed! Please contact Bonnie Fishman if you would care to volunteer or if you can drop of a food item for all the guests who will be educating and entertaining our students.

Also make sure your students wear the appropriate color to school for Friday’s student performance art picture:

MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR SHIRT IN BY WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 and have it ready at school. Grade shirt color assignments are as follows:

kindergarten – White

First Grade -- Green

Second Grade -- White

Third Grade -- Green

Fourth Grade -- White

Fifth Grade -- Green

If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Fishman at 770-303-0704 or email

ARTDAY09@aol.com

 

**Parents please do not remove your student's art from the wall  during the Fun Run Art Show. It will be sent home at a later date.

                                                         Thanks,

                                                                Mrs. Hopkins

 

Reminder: No recorders needed for music until the week of March 23rd.