Hello Highland View Families!
This will be a pretty short one (unlike the last email!) but it's important, so thanks in advance for reading it!
First, a quick thank you to Roxanne, Chandra, Shawn, and Kristin who helped distribute fundraiser packets this morning--it went roughly a million times faster than ever before. Thank you so much!
And speaking of the fundraiser packets, they're more important than ever.
2 years ago, Kemps ended its "Milk Caps" for schools program.
This summer, Market Day ended its school fundraiser program.
This May, Target will end its RedCard Take Charge of Education program.
The list of projects the PTO funds or support is at the end of this email. If you don't read that far though, it covers everything from buses for school field trips, to many field trips themselves, to assemblies, to teaching tools in classrooms, and more. As sources of income for schools dry up, we really do rely on your help more than ever,
There are two BIG ways to help right now. I promise they make a difference for the students and school.
1) The Fun Run/Walk coming up October 18th. (Registration forms due October 1st in order to get t-shirts!) Every registration dollar goes back to Highland View. That's better than any other fundraising race I know. Please register if you can. You can find the registration form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B87NDYmVcxjsUXJvc2h2VkRzRDA/view
2) The Highland View PTO Fundraiser. The packet should have gone home today. That fundraiser is the biggest single source of income for the school year, so if you can join in, it would be incredibly appreciated. (Remember, if your student's classroom has 50% participation they get a pizza party, and their teacher gets a $50 shopping spree from the fundraiser catalog.)
Here's that list of PTO supported events, programs, and materials:
School bike racks
The Safe-Respectful-Responsible t-shirts for the whole school
Parking lot stop signs for traffic directors
Seat back pockets for the Spanish classroom
Learning supplies for the special education students
Subscriptions to services for the special education students
2nd grade math learning tools
4th grade document cameras
The Latin Dance program for 4th/5th graders
Buses for all grade level field trips
The 4th grade trip to Old World Wisconsin
The Florentine Opera program at Highland View
The 5th Grade Celebration
The 5th Grade class field trip
The 5th Grade class t-shirts
All the World Event
Meals for teachers at conferences
Child care at conferences
Child care at Parent Information Night
Highland View Dance Night
Highland View Fun Fair
Highland View fitness program and prizes
Family Dinner Night
Read Me a Story Night
Highland View take-home folders for all students
High Interest Day
Meet Your Teacher Day Ice Cream Social (5K-5th grade)
4K Meet Your Teacher Day breakfast
Olympic Day
Publishing Center
RIF books for all students
Battle of the Books prizes for all students
Teacher Appreciation Week
Black History Month
Yearbook cost subsidy
Prizes for Parent Information Night drawings
And that's just what I can remember from last year! With your help, the list for next year won't have to be cut short.
Very appreciatively yours,
Aleks Skibicki and the
Highland View PTO
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Highland View PTO: September-iffic!
Hello Teachers and Families!
It's been a busy first couple weeks of school for everyone. Here's a quick update of what the PTO's up to, what's going on around the school, and where you can help if you want.
(Sorry--I believe this will be the longest email I send all year, I tried to trim it down to just the highlights though!)
1) First, thanks to everyone that came out to our first PTO meeting last Monday. I'm super excited about some great ideas for this year. Congratulations to Mrs. Bushman whose students' families earned her a $25 gift card to The Learning Store just by showing up. Remember, the teacher with the highest PTO attendance (minimum of 3) wins every month!
2) The size sheets for this year's Safe-Respectful-Responsible shirts went to teachers this week. As soon as all the sizes are back in we'll get the order sent to the printer. Every student and staff member gets a shirt for free from the PTO. You can buy extras in any size for $10 each. This year they'll be black with green print, and will use the design from last year. (On the front it' will have the Highland View panther logo with the words Safe-Respectful-Responsible, and on the back there will be a paw print with the motto: "Making a difference with the tracks I leave.")
3) Another thanks! Thanks to Stephanie, Roxanne, Kathleen and Bonnie who all helped make sure picture day went smoothly last week. Thanks to them student pictures not only went smoothly, but look great--it was like having our own personal student stylists! Not only that, but we got done so quickly that most pictures were done before the kids even had a chance to get messy at recess or gym!
4) Parent Information Night is coming up Thursday 9/24. It's a great time for you to learn how your students are learning. To make things easier for everyone to attend, the PTO is offering child care in the gym during the information sessions. (6:00-6:30, and 7:00-7:30). Students will be welcome to stay with parents during Mrs. Flater's session in the gym from 6:30-7:00. If you've completed your Greendale School District volunteer paperwork, it would be SUPER APPRECIATED if you could help out watching kids in the gym during your "off" session. Please (Please?) reply and let me know which session to expect you!
5) Fun Run! Make sure to turn in your Fun Run registration form ASAP! This fun run supports SO many of the things we do at school, from classroom supplies and teaching tools, to High Interest Day, it really makes a difference. Also, new this year--every student who signs up gets chance to try to dunk Mrs. Flater! If you don't have your form, you can find it online here to print.
6) Volunteer-a-palooza! If you signed up on your PTO membership form as interested in volunteering this year, OR, if you signed up last year to coordinate an event or activity, I just finished putting all that information into a spreadsheet. Coordinators--expect an email from me soon with volunteer interest lists and other resources. Volunteers--expect to be contacted by your event's coordinator soon where they let you know exactly how amazing you are for helping!
7) The Fall Fundraiser! It's time to sell some pizzas (and stuff!) Look for packets to come home 9/29 from school with all the information. There'll be 2 weeks of "selling time" and forms will be due back 10/13. There'll be daily drawings for prizes during those two weeks, and the products you sold will be delivered to Highland View on 11/24 (the last day before Thanksgiving break again.) If you can help take packets to classrooms the morning of the 29th (7:45-8:30 AM) let me know--I can use the help!
8) Just a trick to see if you read this far....you're super awesome! Do you know why Highland View teachers wear sunglasses? Because their students are so bright!
See you at school,
The Highland View PTO
It's been a busy first couple weeks of school for everyone. Here's a quick update of what the PTO's up to, what's going on around the school, and where you can help if you want.
(Sorry--I believe this will be the longest email I send all year, I tried to trim it down to just the highlights though!)
1) First, thanks to everyone that came out to our first PTO meeting last Monday. I'm super excited about some great ideas for this year. Congratulations to Mrs. Bushman whose students' families earned her a $25 gift card to The Learning Store just by showing up. Remember, the teacher with the highest PTO attendance (minimum of 3) wins every month!
2) The size sheets for this year's Safe-Respectful-Responsible shirts went to teachers this week. As soon as all the sizes are back in we'll get the order sent to the printer. Every student and staff member gets a shirt for free from the PTO. You can buy extras in any size for $10 each. This year they'll be black with green print, and will use the design from last year. (On the front it' will have the Highland View panther logo with the words Safe-Respectful-Responsible, and on the back there will be a paw print with the motto: "Making a difference with the tracks I leave.")
3) Another thanks! Thanks to Stephanie, Roxanne, Kathleen and Bonnie who all helped make sure picture day went smoothly last week. Thanks to them student pictures not only went smoothly, but look great--it was like having our own personal student stylists! Not only that, but we got done so quickly that most pictures were done before the kids even had a chance to get messy at recess or gym!
4) Parent Information Night is coming up Thursday 9/24. It's a great time for you to learn how your students are learning. To make things easier for everyone to attend, the PTO is offering child care in the gym during the information sessions. (6:00-6:30, and 7:00-7:30). Students will be welcome to stay with parents during Mrs. Flater's session in the gym from 6:30-7:00. If you've completed your Greendale School District volunteer paperwork, it would be SUPER APPRECIATED if you could help out watching kids in the gym during your "off" session. Please (Please?) reply and let me know which session to expect you!
5) Fun Run! Make sure to turn in your Fun Run registration form ASAP! This fun run supports SO many of the things we do at school, from classroom supplies and teaching tools, to High Interest Day, it really makes a difference. Also, new this year--every student who signs up gets chance to try to dunk Mrs. Flater! If you don't have your form, you can find it online here to print.
6) Volunteer-a-palooza! If you signed up on your PTO membership form as interested in volunteering this year, OR, if you signed up last year to coordinate an event or activity, I just finished putting all that information into a spreadsheet. Coordinators--expect an email from me soon with volunteer interest lists and other resources. Volunteers--expect to be contacted by your event's coordinator soon where they let you know exactly how amazing you are for helping!
7) The Fall Fundraiser! It's time to sell some pizzas (and stuff!) Look for packets to come home 9/29 from school with all the information. There'll be 2 weeks of "selling time" and forms will be due back 10/13. There'll be daily drawings for prizes during those two weeks, and the products you sold will be delivered to Highland View on 11/24 (the last day before Thanksgiving break again.) If you can help take packets to classrooms the morning of the 29th (7:45-8:30 AM) let me know--I can use the help!
8) Just a trick to see if you read this far....you're super awesome! Do you know why Highland View teachers wear sunglasses? Because their students are so bright!
See you at school,
The Highland View PTO
Monday, September 14, 2015
Agenda for 9-14-2015
Highland View PTO
Monday September 14th, 2015
Agenda
1) Welcome and Introductions
Name, favorite HV memory OR favorite school idea you’ve ever heard or seen done
2) Review Minutes,
May 11th, 2015,
June 8th, 2015
3) Treasurer’s Report
4) Old Business
Kickball
Bike Rack
Meet Your Teacher Night
Welcome Back Breakfast
4K Welcome Breakfast
Sales Tax Exemption AND Income tax exemption
5) New Business
Fundraiser
Child Care at Parent Info Night
Monetize website?
Membership Forms
Fun Run
Picture Day
Family Dinner Night
RIF Need
March Event
June Event
6) Principal’s Time
7) Announcements: Plugs, Raffle, Attendance Award
8) Adjourn
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Highland View PTO: T minus 24 hours and counting!
Hello Highland View Families!
See you soon! Our first meeting is less than 24 hours away. Time to hit the ground running.
We meet Monday September 14th at 6:00 PM in the Highland View library.
Bring your ideas--I'll bring mine.
Aleks Skibicki
Highland View PTO
See you soon! Our first meeting is less than 24 hours away. Time to hit the ground running.
We meet Monday September 14th at 6:00 PM in the Highland View library.
Bring your ideas--I'll bring mine.
Aleks Skibicki
Highland View PTO
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