April 2012

March was a busy time for both the school and the PTA, and we’d like to thank the following Committee Chairs and the many parent volunteers who helped with last month’s PTA-sponsored programs, activities, and events:

• Elaine Bartley for organizing the Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program and Kristine Eagan, Rena Robin and Kim Inglee for coordinating the Spring Book Fair, “The Magic of Reading!” Both programs were very successful and well attended.

• Amy Favreau for her hard work coordinating the After School Arts program that ended Monday, April 2.

• Cissi Schaffer for planning the well-attended late afternoon of Ice Skating at the beginning of March, featuring the spirit and enthusiasm of our students.

• Kathleen McGovern and Amy Favreau and all their volunteers who worked on this year’s Science Fair, “Wonder Why and Find Out How.” Great Projects!

Coming soon will be information for these PTA-sponsored programs and activities:

• Visiting Author Series: Our Librarian, Annesley Davis and Lynda Dranichak have arranged for Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen to come to the school in May. Information will be coming home about this author and the activities planned around her visit.

• Spring Soccer: Informational fliers and sign-up sheets have been sent home. For those interested in volunteering, please contact Brenda Garretson.

• Ecology Committee’s “Make a Difference” Days: Cathie Love will again coordinate hands-on learning activities for two days in May for our students. This year’s activities will be focusing on water usage. For those interested in helping out please contact Cathie at clove@nycap.rr.com.

• Spring Photos are coming on Thursday, April 5. Lifetouch will be at school to take pictures and order forms went out at the end of last week. This program does not require prepayment and you are under no obligation to purchase photos.

It’s the PTA’s Executive nomination and Committee selection time, and we’re looking for volunteers to fill positions for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year. If you are interested in participating in the PTA and want to learn more about upcoming opportunities, please contact any one of us. The next PTA meeting/budget presentation will be held on Tuesday, April 17, at 7:15 PM in the School’s Library. The PTA offers FREE childcare in the Kindergarten Room making it more convenient for you to attend. All are welcome!

Sincerely,

Mary Fitzgibbon & Nichole Gialanella

Co-Presidents