Memory Maker Needed: Each year, Central Elementary provides a DVD/CD for each 5th grade student as a keepsake. We need one parent to put together an approximately 10-15 minute movie/slideshow (with music) to be shown at the 5th grade promotion. Patty Rocker will make copies for each student to get as a keepsake of their years at Central Elementary. We will have 5th grade parents and our teachers send pictures to the volunteer-parent to help assemble the movie. Group shots of students at lunch, recess, field trips, class parties, band/strings/chorus performances from Kindergarten thru 5th is what we need! Please email procker@aacps.org if you are willing to compile the pictures and make our 5th grade promotion DVD.
Yearbook Picture Request: The Yearbook Committee wants to include a new page , "Kids with Animals Page," so if anyone is interested in sending Mrs. Morris a picture of your child with their favorite pet/animal that would be GREAT! Just one picture per student please, you can send them to gmorris@aacps.org by February 29, 2012.
Let's Help Out our Neighbor School: Mayo Elementary PTO is hosting a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Saturday, February 25 at the American Legion Post #226. Doors will open at 12 pm and games will begin at 1pm. Food will be available for sale. Take your chance to win a Baltimore Ravens Longaberger Basket. Bring your family and friends. Tickets are $15. Contact Andrea McClenahan for more details or to get your tickets, disney72@hotmail.com, 410-798-8154.
Do You Know about the Great Eight?: The Great Eight: Essential Guideposts for the Journey to Greatness was developed as a resource for parents in making decisions along the pathway from grades K-12. Each guidepost is aligned to the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) strategic plan and promotes the development of a strong foundation for student success in college or in a vocational career.
Volunteers Needed: We are looking for volunteers for the Science Fair. Please contact Stacie Moltz if you're interested. We also need volunteers to be on the PTA's Nominating Committee for elections. We will be electing a president and a secretary. If you're interested in either the nominating committee or the open positions, please contact Juli Bello.
Girls on the Run: It'is time for our Girls on the Run Spring season. We will meet Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:30 - 5 p.m.. If you are interested in the program, check for the flyer that is coming home this week. Registration starts February 20 at 9 a.m. and closes once our site is full. If you have any questions you can email Ms. Talbott.
Cut-a-Thon for Baby Ava: Gossip Salon is hosting a fundraiser for Ava DelRicco, a 19-month-old girl from Ocean City, MD, who was seriously injured in a high-speed car accident two weeks before Christmas. The car that her mother was driving was struck by a man under the influence of PCP. She has been recovering in the Johns Hopkins Pediatric ICU. The Cut-a-Thon will take place on Sunday, February 26.
Redistricting: There will be a public hearing on redistricting on March 20, 2012 at 7pm at South River HS.
Students Riding Other Buses: The front office has been getting a number of notes from students wanting to go home on different buses with friends for playdates, dance classes, sports activities etc. These requests cannot be approved as this is against the County School Board Policy. Some bus drivers have refused to permit a student on the bus so the parents have been called to retrieve the student in the office. School bus changes for daycare purposes need to be done at least 5 days in advance of the event and a school board form must be completed.
Tiger Treasures Fundraising: Don't forget to place your gift card orders through Tiger Treasure Fundraising! These store cards make great gifts to give to friends and family, while greatly benefiting the school. They are also wonderful for everyday purchases as well. Orders are due the 1st of each month. They will be available for pickup by the 15th. If you have any questions, review the enrollment form, the participating stores list, or contact Holly Ruckman.
Lost and Found: Please take a moment to check out the lost and found located in the cafeteria next time you're at school if your child has lost something. Don't forget to label coats and outwear.
Birthday Goodies Reminder: If you bring in or drop off a birthday snack for your student to share at lunch time, please remember that county rules require that they be store bought items (not homemade) and please have them be individual servings. The easiest items are cookies, cupcakes or donuts. These can be dropped off in the mornings at the office and the office will make sure that the student has them for their lunch times.
PTA Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers for several activities, both large and small. If you’re interested, please email Stacie Moltz
This page last updated 2/13/12 (cd).
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