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May 15, 2009
SOPE CREEK NEWS, MAY 18 - 22, 2009
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 08, 2009
SOPE CREEK NEWS, MAY 11 - 15, 2009
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
May 01, 2009
April 30, 2009
NEWS, NEWS AND MORE NEWS!!!
Thank you all for coming to our performance today and thank you for the snacks for our cast party and thank you for the slide presentation ...well, thank you for everything! We could not have done it without you!
I know you are as proud of the children as we are! They are a terrific group of children.
Career Day tomorrow. Have your frog wear his/her FROG T-SHIRT.
News from the Creek...
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!
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.
Second Annual Sope Creek Penny Wars!
Who? All Sope Creek Students and Faculty
What? Penny Wars to raise money for Relay for Life to help raise money for the American Cancer Society
When? Tuesday, May 5- Thursday, May 7 from 7:20-7:50
Where? Fundraising tables will be set up in the café each morning.
Why? Because last year we raised $3,000 and this year we can raise even more!
KINDERGARTEN WILL JUST COLLECT PENNIES IN THEIR OWN ROOMS!
Rules and objectives of the “War”
Penny Wars is a game to be competed between homerooms. The object is to get as many points as possible during the "war." The money raised during the penny war will be donated to the American Cancer Society!
- The project will run for THREE, CONSECUTIVE SCHOOL DAYS ( MAY 5-7)
- Each home room or class will have a labeled container (labels will be placed in your boxes Friday, homeroom teachers are to provide containers, milk jug pitcher or large container).
- The containers will be placed in the lunch room in the mornings from 7:20-7:50.
- Students put their pennies in their class' container. One point is received for every penny in the container.
- Classes may put other coins and paper currency into the containers of OTHER classes. Each silver coin or bill reduces the number of points from that container by the amount of the coin. (e.g. a nickel reduces the points by five, a dime by ten, a dollar by 100, etc...) This is where strategy counts. Have fun with it, but don’t put anything other than pennies in your own containers!
- Containers are emptied and counted daily by homeroom parent volunteers, which will be arranged for you. The total monetary amount of silver coins and paper currency is deducted from the total number of pennies for the day. The daily winners will be announced that afternoon AND a banner will be placed over your door to note that you are the winner for the day.
- Thank you for your participation and enthusiasm with our Second Annual Penny War! Be sure to get your students involved in this healthy competition and remember this is all for a FANTASTIC cause!
Thank You! Sope Creek Relay for Life Team
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.
April 24, 2009
April 23, 2009
SOPE CREEK NEWS, APRIL27 - MAY 1, 2009
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
April 17, 2009
April 16, 2009
SOPE CREEK NEWS, April 20 - 24, 2009
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
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
