Hello, Fouse Parents! We hope you've enjoyed your weekend! The update below contains information about upcoming events at Fouse, the weekly rotation schedule and other general tips and reminders to help you more easily navigate the school year! Here is this week's update: Schedule For The Week 10/30 (Mon)......A Day 10/31 (Tues).....B Day (Happy Halloween!) 11/1 (Wed).......C Day (PTO General Meeting, 7pm in Media Center) 11/2 (Thurs)......D Day 11/3 (Fri)..........E Day (Picture Re-Take Day) Fall Book Fair - Online Through 10/31 We were glad to see so many of you during our Book Fair last week! Thanks to the continued success of our Book Fairs, we just ordered 106 new books for the library and for our classrooms. We hope students enjoy these new books, all of which were able to be purchased because of your support! If you were able to make it and would still like to do some shopping, feel free to shop our online fair: http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/default.aspx?f=3752534. Purchases may be made online through Tuesday, 10/31. Once the online fair has ended, all items purchased will be shipped to Fouse & we will deliver them to students. If you would prefer to pick up your purchase at school yourself instead of having it delivered to your student, simply email us at[email protected] & we will get in touch with you once the items are ready. What a great way to get an early start on holiday shopping while supporting our school! Fall Box Tops Contest Has Ended We are excited to announce the results of the Fall Box Tops Contest:
We earned $699 with Box Tops during this contest! Thanks very much to all who participated! There will be another contest that begins in mid-January, so please keep collecting Box Tops this winter. On Sale Now: Pancake Breakfast Tickets Time to gather your friends and family for an all-you-can-eat buffet! The Pancake Breakfast is right around the corner…Saturday, November 11th, from 8:30am-11am. Pre-sale order forms for the Pancake Breakfast were sent home with all students. Please review the form for details; a copy is attached to this email for your reference. Discounted pre-sale tickets will be sold through Wednesday, 11/8. All students who pre-order tickets will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes given away at the event!! Please send in your order form, along with payment, to your student’s teacher. Yearbook Art Contest As always, we are excited to use student art throughout our school yearbook! A Yearbook Art Contest entry form was recently sent home with all students. Contest winners will be selected from each grade to be featured on the front and back cover, as well as on each class page inside the yearbook. If your student would like to participate in the contest, please ensure their form is turned in to their teacher by Friday, 11/3. Veterans Day - Honor Your Military Hero! Westerville City School District has a proud tradition of honoring our nation’s veterans through various activities leading up to Veterans Day. We also have a tradition of supporting community service initiatives and fundraising activities. This year, we are upholding these traditions by assisting our local United Service Organizations (USO) and its efforts to support area veterans. Through 11/8, will be creating a display of “My Hero” cards as part of Veterans Day activities. For just a $1 donation per card, you can honor your personal military heroes and have their names as part of this display. Funds raised will help sponsor the USO’s “5K Run/Walk for Heroes,” held in Westerville each May as part of Memorial Day weekend. Cards will be displayed proudly at Fouse as we help support non-profit organization efforts to:
Westerville Parent Council - “Kids & Technology” Presentation On Wednesday, 11/8, Westerville Parent Council is hosting a “Kids & Technology” presentation from The Center for Safety and Healing. The presentation takes place at 7pm at Westerville South High School. Please note that the content is geared toward parents so it may be best to leave children at home. Please see the attached flier for details. PTO Restaurant Night at Max & Erma's - Thank You! Thanks very much to everyone who came out to support Fouse during our recent Restaurant Night at Max & Erma's! Additional Restaurant Nights will be scheduled monthly throughout the school year. We will keep you posted on details for our next one! Fouse Spirit Wear - Get Yours Today! Thanks to everyone who purchased Spirit Wear recently at Back to School Day, Open House and the Fouse Family Picnic! If you would like to purchase one of our new styles of Fouse shirts, a drawstring bag or water bottle, please refer to the details on our PTO website and contact us at [email protected] to place your order. http://fousepto.weebly.com/spirit-wear.html PTO Communication - Facebook/Website In addition to the emails that you've started to receive from the PTO, another great way to get updates and learn more about all of the happenings at Fouse is to "like" our school's Facebook page. You can find our page here: https://www.facebook.com/Fouse-Elementary-PTO-612228052137109/ We also encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the PTO: http://fousepto.weebly.com/ Ways to Support the Fouse PTO… Without Spending Extra! These great programs allow you to support the Fouse PTO while shopping for everyday items… · Giant Eagle Apples for Students: This program is a great way for our school to earn educational rewards such as computers, software, video equipment, gym and playground gear, and more. Register your Giant Eagle Card and start earning rewards. · Kroger Community Rewards: Help Support Fouse PTO..... Just by Shopping at Kroger! It's easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®! To get started, sign up with your Kroger Plus Card , and select Fouse Elementary PTO (#80874). Once you're enrolled, you'll earn cash rewards for Fouse PTO every time you shop and use your Kroger Plus Card! · AmazonSmile: AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Fouse PTO every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price on eligible items to the Fouse PTO. You can even use your Prime membership at the same time. · Box Tops: Collecting box tops from participating vendors is a simple way to raise money for Fouse. Twice per year, we have contests at the school to collect box tops. The Fall contest has ended but we will have another contest this winter. The winning class receives a special prize for bringing in the most box tops. Enjoy your week! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Thank you, Fouse PTO Fall Dates to Look Forward to: · November 1 - PTO General Meeting, 7pm in Fouse Media Center · November 3 - Picture Re-Take Day · November 7 - Westerville Educator Day (No School) · November 11 - Pancake Breakfast, 8:30-11am in Fouse cafeteria · November 23-24 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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Hello, Fouse Parents! We hope you've enjoyed your weekend! The update below contains information about upcoming events at Fouse, the weekly rotation schedule and other general tips and reminders to help you more easily navigate the school year! Here is this week's update: Schedule For The Week 10/23 (Mon)......D Day (Book Fair begins, Max & Erma's Restaurant Night) 10/24 (Tues).....E Day 10/25 (Wed)......F Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences in PM) 10/26 (Thurs).....Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School) 10/27 (Fri)..........No School Spread the Sunshine - Thank You! We are so pleased to announce that $2,119 was collected for Lee Elementary in Tampa, FL, during our “Spread the Sunshine” donation drive! Your kindness & generosity will help Lee’s effort to recover after their building was devastated by a fire shortly after Hurricane Irma hit. On behalf of the Staff Service Leaders/Hurricane Relief Committee, thank you very much for your support! WEF Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Byers-Spulock! Congratulations to Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Byers-Spurlock for being October’s Westerville Education Foundation Teacher of the Month for the elementary division. Thanks for all you do for our Fouse family! Fall Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!! Our Fall Book Fair has arrived! The Book Fair is open during school hours as well as conferences on Wednesday night and all day Thursday. Here are the hours of operation:
We are currently still in need of volunteers to fill these 6 shifts:
If you are able to help fill any of these shifts, we would truly appreciate it! Here is the link to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49a4af29a75-october1. Thanks very much! Finally, if you’re not able to make it, please feel free to shop our online fair: http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/default.aspx?f=3752534. Purchases may be made online now through 10/31. Once the online fair has ended, all items purchased will be shipped to Fouse & we will deliver them to students. If you would prefer to pick up your purchase at school yourself instead of having it delivered to your student, simply email us at [email protected] & we will get in touch with you once the items are ready. This is a great way to get an early start on holiday shopping while supporting our school! PTO Restaurant Night - Max & Erma's on Monday, 10/23 Tomorrow, Monday, 10/23, the PTO is partnering with the Westerville Max & Erma's for a Restaurant Night! To participate, show your server the flier that was sent home in students' backpacks on Thursday, 10/19, or you may simply show the attached electronic version of the flier to them when you're paying for your meal. Max & Erma's will donate 20% back to our school! Please see the flier for additional details. Thank you for your support! On Sale Now: Pancake Breakfast Tickets Time to gather your friends and family for an all-you-can-eat buffet! The Pancake Breakfast is right around the corner…Saturday, November 11th, from 8:30am-11am. Pre-sale order forms for the Pancake Breakfast were sent home with all students on 10/13. Please review the form for details; a copy is attached to this email for your reference. Discounted pre-sale tickets will be sold through Wednesday, 11/8. Please send in your order form, along with payment, to your student’s teacher. Fall Box Tops Contest Has Ended Our Fall Box Tops Contest has come to an end. Thank you to everyone who participated! Our parent volunteers are now hard at work counting all of your Box Tops. We will announce the winning grade later this week! There will be another contest that begins in mid-January, so please keep collecting Box Tops this winter!" Yearbook Art Contest As always, we are excited to use student art throughout our school yearbook! A Yearbook Art Contest entry form will be sent home with all students by Wednesday, 10/25. Contest winners will be selected from each grade to be featured on the front and back cover, as well as on each class page inside the yearbook. If your student would like to participate in the contest, please ensure their form is turned in to their teacher by Friday, 11/3. Student Directory – In Progress The PTO is currently in the process of creating the Student Directory. We anticipate that it will be complete by the end of October; once we have the date of its availability finalized, we will communicate that to you. This year, hard copies of the directory will be printed and available to be picked up in the office. For privacy purposes, the directory will not be posted online. Martin Luther King Fouse Award - Applications Due 10/27 Many exceptional students in Westerville exemplify the qualities of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Perhaps one of them is here at Fouse or in your scout troop, church, sports team or neighborhood. Here is your opportunity to shine the spotlight on some deserving youngsters. Nominations are being accepted through October 27th for the 2018 Westerville Martin Luther King Fouse Award, named in honor of William H. Fouse, the first black graduate of Westerville Public Schools and Otterbein College. One award for each level (Primary and Secondary) will be given to a pupil living in the Westerville City School district. This year’s theme is “Never Lose Infinite Hope.” Nominators will be asked to explain, within one typewritten, double-spaced page, why their candidate should be considered for the Fouse Award, citing specific examples of how each student:
Award winners will be notified in December and each will receive two free registrations to the 2018 Westerville Martin Luther King Breakfast Celebration, where they will be recognized. This event will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, January 15 at Villa Milano. Please visit https://goo.gl/forms/Y26MMxiJMO3bRm0r2 to learn more and nominate a deserving student. From Westerville Parent Council - Discounted Columbus Crew Playoff Tickets The Columbus Crew wants to extend a discounted ticket offer to Westerville City Schools to join the Crew on their march through the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs! The team is unbeaten in 9 straight and clinched a playoff spot! See the attachment for more information/promo code to use to purchase tickets. Please note that if the Crew does not end up hosting a match in the Knockout or Semifinal Round, they will refund all purchases. Tickets just went on sale though and they will sell quickly. Fouse Spirit Wear - Get Yours Today! Thanks to everyone who purchased Spirit Wear recently at Back to School Day, Open House and the Fouse Family Picnic! If you would like to purchase one of our new styles of Fouse shirts, a drawstring bag or water bottle, please refer to the details on our PTO website and contact us at [email protected] to place your order. http://fousepto.weebly.com/spirit-wear.html Donations Requested - Neckties for Music Class If you have any old neckties in your closet that you're looking to donate, Mrs. Stout would really appreciate you sending them into school with your student! She needs them for an upcoming movement activity for First Grade. They don't have to be in great condition, any old tie will do! Donations can be dropped off in the music room. Thanks very much for your help with this! PTO Communication - Facebook/Website In addition to the emails that you've started to receive from the PTO, another great way to get updates and learn more about all of the happenings at Fouse is to "like" our school's Facebook page. You can find our page here: https://www.facebook.com/Fouse-Elementary-PTO-612228052137109/ We also encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the PTO: http://fousepto.weebly.com/ Ways to Support the Fouse PTO… Without Spending Extra! These great programs allow you to support the Fouse PTO while shopping for everyday items…
Thank you, Fouse PTO Fall Dates to Look Forward to:
Hello, Fouse Parents! We hope you've enjoyed your weekend! The update below contains information about upcoming events at Fouse, the weekly rotation schedule and other general tips and reminders to help you more easily navigate the school year! Here is this week's update: Schedule For The Week 10/16 (Mon)......F Day 10/17 (Tues).....A Day (Last Day of 1st Grading Period) 10/18 (Wed)......B Day (First Day of 2nd Grading Period) 10/19 (Thurs).....C Day (Early Release, 2:30pm) 10/20 (Fri)..........Central Ohio OEA/NEA Day (No School) Fall Harvest Classroom Parties/Spread the Sunshine - Thank You! A great big THANK YOU to all of the volunteers and staff who put such big smiles on our students' faces this past Friday and hopefully on the faces of the students at Lee Elementary, too! We really appreciate all that went into making the Fall Parties so much fun! On behalf of the Staff Service Leaders/Hurricane Relief Committee, thank you for helping Lee Elementary feel the warmth of the sunshine spread from Fouse to Florida! The cards that students made during the Fall Party were so thoughtful - we know the students at Lee will enjoy reading them and appreciate the words of encouragement from our students. Also, thank you all so much for the donations raised during the donation drive!! Once the final donations have been counted, we will be sure to let you know the total amount that will be donated to help Lee Elementary. On Sale Now: Pancake Breakfast Tickets Time to gather your friends and family for an all-you-can-eat buffet! The Pancake Breakfast is right around the corner…Saturday, November 11th, from 8:30am-11am. On Friday, pre-sale order forms for the Pancake Breakfast were sent home with all students. Please review the form for details; a copy is attached to this email for your reference. Discounted pre-sale tickets will be sold through Wednesday, 11/8. Please send in your order form, along with payment, to your student’s teacher. CONGRATULATIONS to our Pancake Breakfast Drawing Contest Winners:
Their awesome drawings are featured on the attached pre-sale order form! Thank you to all 124 talented artists who submitted entries for the contest – we were very impressed! All contest entries will be displayed at the Pancake Breakfast for everyone to enjoy! Fall Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!! Our Fall Book Fair is next week, Monday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 26th. The operation and success of our Book Fair is totally dependent on volunteer participation. If you are able to assist us, please use this link to sign up for a shift: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49a4af29a75-october1. At this time, the following volunteer shifts are still open:
Last Call for Box Tops for Fall Contest! The Fall Box Tops Contest is in full swing! The grade that collects the most Box Tops will win a fun prize! As of this past Friday, 10/13, here are the Box Tops count totals by grade:
4th grade is in the lead but there are still 4 more days to catch them! The contest runs through this Thursday, October 19th. A copy of the flier that was sent home is attached. Thanks in advance for your participation! Martin Luther King Fouse Award - Applications Due 10/27 Many exceptional students in Westerville exemplify the qualities of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Perhaps one of them is here at Fouse or in your scout troop, church, sports team or neighborhood. Here is your opportunity to shine the spotlight on some deserving youngsters. Nominations are being accepted through October 27th for the 2018 Westerville Martin Luther King Fouse Award, named in honor of William H. Fouse, the first black graduate of Westerville Public Schools and Otterbein College. One award for each level (Primary and Secondary) will be given to a pupil living in the Westerville City School district. This year’s theme is “Never Lose Infinite Hope.” Nominators will be asked to explain, within one typewritten, double-spaced page, why their candidate should be considered for the Fouse Award, citing specific examples of how each student:
Award winners will be notified in December and each will receive two free registrations to the 2018 Westerville Martin Luther King Breakfast Celebration, where they will be recognized. This event will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, January 15 at Villa Milano. Please visit https://goo.gl/forms/Y26MMxiJMO3bRm0r2 to learn more and nominate a deserving student. From Westerville Parent Council - Discounted Columbus Crew Playoff Tickets The Columbus Crew wants to extend a discounted ticket offer to Westerville City Schools to join the Crew on their march through the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs! The team is unbeaten in 8 straight and just clinched a playoff spot! See the attachment for more information/promo code to use to purchase tickets. Please note that if the Crew does not end up hosting a match in the Knockout or Semifinal Round, they will refund all purchases. Tickets just went on sale though and they will sell quickly. Fouse Spirit Wear - Get Yours Today! Thanks to everyone who purchased Spirit Wear recently at Back to School Day, Open House and the Fouse Family Picnic! If you would like to purchase one of our new styles of Fouse shirts, a drawstring bag or water bottle, please refer to the details on our PTO website and contact us at [email protected] to place your order. http://fousepto.weebly.com/spirit-wear.html Donations Requested - Neckties for Music Class If you have any old neckties in your closet that you're looking to donate, Mrs. Stout would really appreciate you sending them into school with your student! She needs them for an upcoming movement activity for First Grade. They don't have to be in great condition, any old tie will do! Donations can be dropped off in the music room. Thanks very much for your help with this! PTO Communication - Facebook/Website In addition to the emails that you've started to receive from the PTO, another great way to get updates and learn more about all of the happenings at Fouse is to "like" our school's Facebook page. You can find our page here: https://www.facebook.com/Fouse-Elementary-PTO-612228052137109/ We also encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the PTO: http://fousepto.weebly.com/ Ways to Support the Fouse PTO… Without Spending Extra! These great programs allow you to support the Fouse PTO while shopping for everyday items…
Enjoy your week! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Thank you, Fouse PTO Fall Dates to Look Forward to:
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Hello, Fouse Parents! We hope you're enjoyed your weekend! The update below contains information about upcoming events at Fouse, the weekly rotation schedule and other general tips and reminders to help you more easily navigate the school year! Here is this week's update: Schedule For The Week 10/9 (Mon)......A Day 10/10 (Tues).....B Day 10/11 (Wed)......C Day 10/12 (Thurs).....D Day 10/13 (Fri)..........E Day, Fall Harvest Classroom Parties - 10:30am for AM-K, 2:30pm for all other classes Fall Harvest Classroom Parties - Friday, 10/13 Just a reminder that our Fall party is this Friday! Please keep an eye out for communication from Lead Room Parents regarding any assistance they may need. If you would like to volunteer and/or attend during the party, please ensure you've signed up and your Lead Room Parents are aware; they will be gathering a list of attendees so that they can let the office know who to expect that day. Our students are looking forward to this memorable event - thanks for your support! Spread the Sunshine from Fouse to Florida! For the Fall Harvest Party, the PTO is partnering with the Fouse Staff Service Leaders Committee for a project called "Spread the Sunshine". As a school, we will be donating spare change to help with the hurricane relief effort in Florida. We will be helping Lee Elementary School in Tampa during a very challenging time. The school is a world studies and technology magnet school that was devastated by a fire after Hurricane Irma hit. This left the staff and students in need of the very basics to learn and teach. Our plan to "Spread the Sunshine" will begin this coming week. Students are asked to drop off monetary donations in their classroom. As we mentioned, donations of any size are appreciated - even spare change will do; no amount is too small as long as it is given from the heart. During the Fall Party, each classroom will have a card-making station during the party, so that our students have the opportunity to make a card and/or write a letter of encouragement to students at the school we will be supporting. The collection will conclude after the party, at the end of the day on Friday, 10/13. A copy of the "Spread the Sunshine" flier that was sent home on Friday, 9/29, is attached for your reference. On behalf of the Staff Service Leaders/Hurricane Relief Committee, thank you for helping Lee Elementary feel the warmth of the sunshine spread from Fouse to Florida. October PTO General Meeting - Thanks, Mrs. Schone! Thanks very much to Mrs. Schone for speaking at our PTO Meeting last Wednesday evening! We really appreciate her taking the time to come and speak to parents about her important role as School Counselor in our building. Thank you to all of the parents who attended the meeting and we look forward to seeing you again next month! In the coming weeks, we will announce who will be speaking at our November meeting. Future PTO meeting dates are: November 1, February 7, April 4. Pancake Breakfast - Drawing Contest Wow, what a great group artists we have at Fouse! To date, we have received 113 Pancake Breakfast Drawing Contest entries! Thanks to everyone who entered! If your student still has an entry flier at home that they have not turned in, the PTO will be stopping by the office on Monday morning to pick up any last-minute entries, so feel free to send them in! The winners of the contest will be announced onWednesday, October 11th. The winning drawing(s) will be featured on this year’s Pancake Breakfast flier. All contest entries will be displayed at our Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 11th, from8:30am-11am in the cafeteria at Fouse. Details regarding the event will be sent home with students thiscoming Friday. Fall Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!! Our Fall Book Fair is quickly approaching and we need your help! The Book Fair takes place Monday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 26th, during the week of conferences. The operation and success of our Book Fair is totally dependent on volunteer participation. If you are able to assist us, please use this link to sign up for a shift: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49a4af29a75-october1. At this time, we have many open volunteer shifts on Thursday, 10/26! If you are able to help that day, we would truly appreciate it! Thanks very much! Fall Box Tops Contest Underway! The Fall Box Tops Contest flier and collection baggie was sent home with students on 9/29. The grade that collects the most Box Tops will win a fun prize! As of Friday, 10/6, here are the Box Tops count totals by grade:
Student Directory - Opt Out Fouse PTO compiles a Student Directory each year, which lists student names by classroom, student contact information and teacher contact information. All of the information provided in the directory is for the sole use of Fouse parents and staff and is not used for marketing or solicitation purposes. The Directory will not be published online; only hard copies will be available for pick-up by parents in the office later this month. If you do NOT wish to have your contact information shared with other Fouse families in the Directory, please complete the attached "Opt Out" form and return it to the office by end of day, Friday, 10/13. Martin Luther King Fouse Award - Applications Due 10/27 Many exceptional students in Westerville exemplify the qualities of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Perhaps one of them is here at Fouse or in your scout troop, church, sports team or neighborhood. Here is your opportunity to shine the spotlight on some deserving youngsters. Nominations are being accepted through October 27th for the 2018 Westerville Martin Luther King Fouse Award, named in honor of William H. Fouse, the first black graduate of Westerville Public Schools and Otterbein College. One award for each level (Primary and Secondary) will be given to a pupil living in the Westerville City School district. This year’s theme is “Never Lose Infinite Hope.” Nominators will be asked to explain, within one typewritten, double-spaced page, why their candidate should be considered for the Fouse Award, citing specific examples of how each student:
From Westerville Parent Council - Discounted Columbus Crew Playoff Tickets The Columbus Crew wants to extend a discounted ticket offer to Westerville City Schools to join the Crew on their march through the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs! The team is unbeaten in 8 straight and just clinched a playoff spot! See the attachment for more information and follow this link if you would like to purchase tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/crew/EN/promotion/home Please note that if the Crew does not end up hosting a match in the Knockout or Semifinal Round, they will refund all purchases. Tickets just went on sale though and they will sell quickly. Fouse Spirit Wear - Get Yours Today! Thanks to everyone who purchased Spirit Wear recently at Back to School Day, Open House and the Fouse Family Picnic! If you would like to purchase one of our new styles of Fouse shirts, a drawstring bag or water bottle, please refer to the details on our PTO website and contact us at [email protected] to place your order. http://fousepto.weebly.com/spirit-wear.html Donations Requested - Neckties for Music Class If you have any old neckties in your closet that you're looking to donate, Mrs. Stout would really appreciate you sending them into school with your student! She needs them for an upcoming movement activity for First Grade. They don't have to be in great condition, any old tie will do! Donations can be dropped off in the music room. Thanks very much for your help with this! PTO Communication - Facebook/Website In addition to the emails that you've started to receive from the PTO, another great way to get updates and learn more about all of the happenings at Fouse is to "like" our school's Facebook page. You can find our page here: https://www.facebook.com/Fouse-Elementary-PTO-612228052137109/ We also encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the PTO: http://fousepto.weebly.com/ Ways to Support the Fouse PTO… Without Spending Extra! These great programs allow you to support the Fouse PTO while shopping for everyday items…
Thank you, Fouse PTO
Hello, Fouse Parents! We hope you're having a nice weekend! The update below contains information about upcoming events at Fouse, the weekly rotation schedule and other general tips and reminders to help you more easily navigate the school year! Here is this week's update: Schedule For The Week 10/2 (Mon)......B Day 10/3 (Tues).....C Day 10/4 (Wed)......D Day, PTO General Meeting, 7pm in Fouse Media Center 10/5 (Thurs).....E Day 10/6 (Fri)..........F Day Classroom Parties - Communication, Planning & Community Service...Spread the Sunshine! This past Friday, September 29th, a letter with details about this year's Classroom Parties will be sent home in your child's backpack. If you have not already heard from them, the lead room parents for your class will be in contact with parents soon to get the planning started for our first party of the year, the Fall Harvest Party, which is on Friday, October 13th. A generic copy of the letter that was sent home is also attached to this email for your reference. As mentioned last week, during each Classroom Party, we would like not only for our students to have a fun, memorable time celebrating a special time of year, but we would also like to include an element of community service and giving. For the Fall Harvest Party, the PTO is partnering with the Fouse Staff Service Leaders Committee for a project called "Spread the Sunshine". As a school, we will be donating spare change to help with the hurricane relief effort in Florida. We will be helping Lee Elementary School in Tampa during a very challenging time. The school is a world studies and technology magnet school that was devastated by a fire after Hurricane Irma hit. This left the staff and students in need of the very basics to learn and teach. Our plan to "Spread the Sunshine" will begin this coming week. Students are asked to drop off monetary donations in their classroom. As we mentioned, donations of any size are appreciated - even spare change will do; no amount is too small as long as it is given from the heart. During the Fall Party, each classroom will have a card-making station during the party, so that our students have the opportunity to make a card and/or write a letter of encouragement to students at the school we will be supporting. The collection will conclude after the party, at the end of the day on Friday, 10/13. A copy of the "Spread the Sunshine" flier that was sent home on Friday, 9/29, is attached for your reference. On behalf of the Staff Service Leaders/Hurricane Relief Committee, thank you for helping Lee Elementary feel the warmth of the sunshine spread from Fouse to Florida! PTO General Meeting, October 4th - Mrs. Schone Speaking The month's PTO meeting is this Wednesday, October 4th, at 7:00pm, in the Media Center. We are excited to announce that Mrs. Schone, our school's Guidance Counselor, will be our guest speaker for the evening. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn more about the important role that Mrs. Schone has in our building. She will be sharing information regarding the different topics she speaks to students about, how she is available to support all students and their parents and there will be a chance to ask questions as well. All parents are encouraged to attend! We look forward to seeing you then! Future PTO meeting dates are: November 1, February 7, April 4. Pancake Breakfast - Drawing Contest Entries Due 10/6 Attention, Fouse Foxes…let’s see your artwork! Last week, students were sent home with an entry flier for our Pancake Breakfast Drawing Contest! Students are encouraged to draw a picture that they think best represents Fouse’s Pancake Breakfast and/or the Fall season. Entries are due this Friday, October 6th and the winner of the contest will be announced on Wednesday, October 11th. The winning drawing(s) will be featured on this year’s Pancake Breakfast flier. A copy of the contest entry flier is attached for your reference. Fall Book Fair - Volunteers Needed Our Fall Book Fair is quickly approaching and it's time to start gathering volunteers! The Book Fair will take place Monday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 26th, during the week of conferences. The operation and success of our Book Fair is totally dependent on volunteer participation. If you are able to assist us, please use this link to sign up for a shift: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49a4af29a75-october1 Fall Box Tops Contest Has Begun! The Fall Box Tops Contest flier and collection baggie was sent home with students on Friday, 9/29. It's time to start gathering the Box Tops you've been collecting all summer! The grade that collects the most Box Tops will win a fun prize! The contest runs through Thursday, October 19th. A copy of the flier that was sent home is attached. Thanks in advance for your participation! Student Directory - Opt Out Fouse PTO compiles a Student Directory each year, which lists student names by classroom, student contact information and teacher contact information. All of the information provided in the directory is for the sole use of Fouse parents and staff and is not used for marketing or solicitation purposes. The Directory will not be published online; only hard copies will be available for pick-up by parents in the office later this month. If you do NOT wish to have your contact information shared with other Fouse families in the Directory, please complete the attached "Opt Out" form and return it to the office by end of day, Friday, 10/13. Fouse Spirit Wear - Get Yours Today! Thanks to everyone who purchased Spirit Wear recently at Back to School Day, Open House and the Fouse Family Picnic! If you would like to purchase one of our new styles of Fouse shirts, a drawstring bag or water bottle, please refer to the details on our PTO website and contact us at [email protected] to place your order. http://fousepto.weebly.com/spirit-wear.html Donations Requested - Neckties for Music Class If you have any old neckties in your closet that you're looking to donate, Mrs. Stout would really appreciate you sending them into school with your student! She needs them for an upcoming movement activity for First Grade. They don't have to be in great condition, any old tie will do! Donations can be dropped off in the music room. Thanks very much for your help with this! PTO Communication - Facebook/Website In addition to the emails that you've started to receive from the PTO, another great way to get updates and learn more about all of the happenings at Fouse is to "like" our school's Facebook page. You can find our page here: https://www.facebook.com/Fouse-Elementary-PTO-612228052137109/ We also encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the PTO: http://fousepto.weebly.com/ Ways to Support the Fouse PTO… Without Spending Extra! These great programs allow you to support the Fouse PTO while shopping for everyday items…
Enjoy the first full week of Fall! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Thank you, Fouse PTO Fall Dates to Look Forward to:
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