Sunday, May 13, 2012

LAST MINUTE NOTES

Our BIKE RODEO after school (3:45)on Thursday, May 17th just got even BETTER!!!  Not only will you be able to register your bike with the Police Department, but you will also have a chance to BUY A NEW BIKE HELMET for only $7.50!!  Come and enjoy this exciting event!

The PTA Board Members all want to wish you a fun and safe SUMMER BREAK!!  Next school year will be all the better if you make sure you READ EVERY DAY this summer!! See you back here in August!


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Corrections and Changes to May Events

The Buy 1 Get 1 Free Book Fair hours will be as follows:
Tuesday, May 15th 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16th 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 17th 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This time the book fair will be set up in the library.  The evening hours are conveniently scheduled so that you can come in during the Family Literacy Night on Tuesday and the Kindergarten Training on Wednesday.  (see below)

Thank you for participating in the last book fair to raise funds for our school library.  We made $3071.22!!  Our library needs it!

FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT:  Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00 to 7:00  Come participate in different activities that will promote healthy attitudes about reading.  Here are the planned events:
Blankets & Books:  bring your blankets and your favorite books to snuggle up together reading and relaxing.
Literacy Stations: literacy related stations to let families do activities together
Book Exchange:  bring your books that you have read, read, read, and re-read to trade with other families for some "new" books to add to your home libraries

KINDERGARTEN TRAINING:  Wednesday, May 16th at 6:00 to 7:00.  This is training for parents that will focus on the skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten in the fall.  Learn fun games, apps, and computer programs that will help you and your child learn.

CORRECTION ON MOVIE TICKET SALES!!!!  Tickets will be sold on Monday, May 14th after school, then before and after school Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is May 7th through 11th.  Our teachers at South work hard to see that our children's education is fun and complete.  Let them know this week how much we appreciate them.