Week of 12/5/2016

This week:

• Books & Bagels: 12/6
• Snack the Staff Breakfast: 12/7
• Chick-fil-A Night: 12/8
• School Store Open: 12/9

Books & Bagels
The Book Fair will be open all day Monday and open on Tuesday until noon.   Students who have Media Center class on Mondays will shop during their Media class time.
Join us on Tuesday from 7:45-8:45 am to shop before school and grab a bite to eat.
Teachers need to exchange all coins donated by families before Tuesday at noon.
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to work shifts.  It was a great team effort.  We are still in need of several volunteers to help any time Monday as well as Tuesday for Books and Bagels and to pack up Tuesday afternoon.
Check the sign-up for details.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaeae28a1fd0-2016
Checkers Hockey Family Spirit Night
Join other Lansdowne families for a fun night out at the Checkers Hockey Game at Boangles Arena on Saturday, December 17th at 6pm.
Fliers were sent home last week with more information including a ticket order form. Orders must be turned in no later than Monday, December 12th.
PTO November Meeting Minutes 
FALL IN REVIEW
Room Parents (Theresa Matheny for Megan Legassie)

• There is still some confusion if all parents have been contacted by their room parent
• Requesting Megan Legassie to send the link to class parents where they can find the "Favorite Things" sheet the teachers filled out at the beginning of the year.

PTO Membership (Suzanne Conway)

• 267 total members, 56 of which are staff members.
• 150 of 267 members have paid dues, 42 of which are staff members.

Fun Run (Candler Tindall)

• Over 95% of pledges have been collected which is more than the Boosterthon organization estimates. There is approximately $3000 which was pledged but not collected. 

Game Time with Dads (Amanda Harner)

• It was a good turnout, and we may be scheduling another in the spring if we can fit it into the schedule.

Beautification Day (Lara Barnett)

• Between two churches, parents, and the Cub Scouts, we had many volunteers. There were some issues with the leaf piles and where they were to be left. Ms. Crisp said a good task to add to the next beautification day would be to assign a few people for inside the school to blow dust from the vents in the computers.

Technology Crew (Theresa Matheny for Lin Leslie)

• Lin & Amy are working on upgrades and helping make the computers & cords easier to manage for the children. There was discussion about purchasing new technology, and teachers are completing a survey to assess needs and wants.

Copy Crew (Jessica Hasley)

• We still have a good number of people on the crew and several alternates. Teachers confirmed their copies are being completed as requested.

 DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
 Bus Driver Appreciation (Theresa Matheny / Ann Gieser)

• Bus driver Appreciation Day will be sometime between Dec 13-16. All bus drivers will receive a small gift from the PTO.

Snack the Staff Breakfast (Theresa Matheny / Mark from PRCC)

• Providence Road Church of Christ will be providing staff with breakfast on Dec 7th in the media center during the morning staff meeting.

Winter Concert Canceled (Ms. Crisp)

• The winter concert has been canceled, but there may be events in the spring. Ms. Allen is our substitute for Music and will remain so until the end of the year.

Checkers Hockey Game (Theresa Matheny)

• There are 150 tickets reserved for Lansdowne. We will all be sitting in the same section. Fill out the form sent home and send back with a check made payable to Charlotte Checkers. Tickets can then be picked up at the Will Call window under your name. Whoever reserves a ticket in advance will receive a free Charlotte Checkers hat. 

Class Parties (Ms. Crisp)

• Class parties can be held on Dec 20th any time the teacher requests. A reminder we have MANY peanut allergies in our school and everyone bringing items to the class parties should be aware.  Room parents will communicate with Teachers and Parents.

 WINTER EVENTS
 Snack the Staff (Courtney Farris)

• Jan 11 Salad Bar - details TBD.

Muffins with Mom (Theresa Matheny)

• Will now be a 2 day event since we had such a big turnout last year. 2 churches (King of Kings & Providence Road) have volunteered to provide muffins and help with this event.

Father/Daughter Dance (Kelly Simon & Jessica Hasley)

• Feb 24th Fri 6:30-8:30 pm. Details TBD. Tickets will be $10 for father/daughter pair.

Final Thoughts or Suggestions

• Many illnesses running through the school, encourage your children to WASH THEIR HANDS!