Post on 20-Sep-2020
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3618 Briar Lane Endwell NY 13760 (607) 786-8244
Volume Number 28 Issue number 1 SeptemberOctober 2013
Stop in to see what you can learn from a PTA meeting this year
We meet the second Wednesday of every month in the Homer Brink Library at 7pm
for about an hour
Attending the meeting doesnt mean you have to do any work - thats optional -)
You normally learn a lot of interesting things about the school requirements testing etc from discussion with Mr
Dundon You can come to the meeting even if you arent a PTA member (but
wed sure like it if you were)
Welcome back for another fantastic school year at Homer Brink The PTA has many new
faces on this yearrsquos board and we look forward to working with all the parents and
teachers So much is underway as Natalie Leotta Vice President of Programs lines up
our speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise with you on subjects we
hope will excite you and bring you to the monthly PTA meetings If you have an idea for
a subject you believe to be of interest to parents and teachers Natalie would love to
hear from you
In the coming weeks you will become familiar with Claire Congdon and Melissa Babcock
co-Vice President of Ways and Means as they kick off our fundraising with Great
American Worlds Finest Chocolates and Original Works The gifts magazines and
cookie dough make great holiday gifts for babysitters teachers friends grandparents
aunts uncleshellipeveryone on your list We hope you will take advantage of this one-stop-
shopping and you can even shop online with Great American this year Claire and
Melissa are working hard to keep fundraising ideas fresh and easy We are so grateful
for all your support in making last year a success and we are proud to be part of an
exemplary community willing to help one another and then digging deeper for the
benefit of our children and our school
The PTA is already hard at work on many of our programs such as Fall Festival
Character at the Brink Fall Pictures Monster Dash Grade Parent Teams PARP Secret
Shop Spirit Wear Sock Hop Yearbook Curriculum Activity Trips Theater Works
Production Bus Driver Appreciation Custodian Appreciation and StaffTeacher
Appreciation Without the support of Homer Brink families and friends we would
not be able to provide these wonderful events
Amy Piester Newsletter Editor will continue to bring Homer Brink news to you in the
monthly newsletter We hope you enjoy all the news from our school and we invite you
to share ideas and stories of interest Amy is also getting ready for the Grade Parent
Meeting on Tuesday September 24th Please mark your calendar it is the
volunteerism of our Grade Parents that ensures the success of so many of our programs
parties staff appreciation events and end of year activities
Donrsquot forget to join the PTA Laurie Ceparano Membership will be working hard for
Homer Brink to bring home the awards for 100 teacher participation and increased
overall membership Please help her achieve these goals by sending in your
membership form
The rest of this yearrsquos new PTA Board members are Brenda Bernhauer Co-President Ed
Bernhauer Treasurer and Tracy Parlett Secretary We look forward to an exciting year
and we all look forward to seeing you at our first PTA meeting Wednesday
September 11th
Donrsquot forget to like us on Facebook at Homer Brink PTA for updates happenings and
meeting information
Brenda Bernhauer Co-President and Lisa Burke Co-President
homerbrinkptayahoocom
Inside this issuehellip Presidents Letterhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1 HB PTA Officershelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2 ME PTA Council Officershelliphelliphelliphellip2 Principalrsquos Letterhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip3 PTA Membership Formhelliphelliphelliphellip 4 Why Joint the PTA5 Primary Projecthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip6 Monster DashFun Run
Informationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip7 Monster Dash Registrationhelliphelliphellip8 Fun Run Registrationhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip9 Monster Dash Volunteershelliphelliphellip10 Yearbook Pictureshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip11 EventsFundraising
Donationshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip12-15 Mark Your Calendarhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip16
Newsletter Homer Brink PTA
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2013-2014 Homer Brink PTA Executive Board
Co-PresidenthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipBrenda BernhauerhelliphelliphellipHomerBrinkPTAyahoocomhellip607-785-4984
Co-PresidenthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipLisa Burkehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliplcburke1122yahoocomhellip607-757-0153
Vice President of ProgramshelliphelliphelliphellipNatalie Leottahelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip nLeottagmailcomhelliphelliphelliphellip607-321-3619
Co-Vice President of Ways amp MeanshellipClaire Congdonhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip cacongdongmailcom helliphelliphelliphellip607-759-0312
Co-Vice President of Ways amp MeansMelissa Babcockhelliphelliphelliphellipmissybabcockhotmailcom 607-644-5162
TreasurerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipEd Bernhauerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip ebernhauerstnyrrcom helliphellip 607-785-4984
SecretaryhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTracy Parletthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip tracyparlettgmailcom helliphelliphellip607-217-7320
Membershiphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Laurie Ceparano-Cookhelliphellipsyrlaw1998aolcomhelliphelliphelliphellip607-761-4333
NewsletterhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipAmy Piesterhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipapiester4stnyrrcomhelliphelliphelliphellip607-748-5736
Teacher RepresentativehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMaureen Barretthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipmbarrettmestierorg
Teacher RepresentativehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSiobhan Sculleyhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip ssculleymestierorg
Maine-Endwell PTA Council Officers 2013-2014 Co-Presidents
Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg
Vice-President
Jen Guilfoyle Jaghw4aolcom
Secretary
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet
Treasurer
Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom
The goal of the PTAPTSA is to promote educational and recreational activities for the children parents
and teachers in the Maine-Endwell School District
We hope to achieve a good relationship between home and school parent and teacher
We encourage and welcome all of you to join the PTAPTSA
We Need Your Support
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From the Principalrsquos Deskhellip We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2013-14 school year at Homer Brink Everyone has been working hard to prepare the school in anticipation of the studentsrsquo return Our Leadership Club students continued to work at the Spartan Garden and grow fresh produce to compliment the M-EALS Program Your efforts are appreciated Thanks to all involved
Staff Changes We would like to welcome the following staff members to their new roles within our building Assistant Principal Intern- Mrs Molly Goosman Attendance- Mrs Robin Lee 1st Grade- Mrs Penny Scott 2nd Grade- Mrs Lori Asquith Mrs Henrietta Slottje 4th Grade- Mrs Christine McNeal 5th Grade- Mr Fran Porcari Mrs Holly Wisniewski Special Education-Mrs Deborah Holman Librarian-Ms Carrie Randall Reading- Mrs Marla Gorton Band- Mr Robin Linaberry Orchestra- Mrs Renersquo Schmidt CafeteriaRecess Monitor- Mrs Darlene Caforio Mrs Tammy Peters
Please read the ldquoGrade Parent Sectionrdquo of the family handbook
Dropping off and picking up children Please consult the handbook for the specific process No children are to be dropped off prior to 840 am If you are dropping your child off after the appropriate starting time please remember to drop them off on the school-side of Pruyne Street When you drop off the child(ren) in the morning it is critical that you pull up to the entrance curb one at a time drop your student off and watch them enter the building Again we are fortunate to have a crossing guard located on Pruyne Street both in the morning and afternoon to assist with supervision during these transition times Please drive with caution when dropping off or picking up students Anytime you enter the building to pick up your child(ren) you will be asked for photo identification Our goal is to maintain the safety of our students at all times If you are interested in becoming a substitute crossing guard please call Mary Bricker with the Town of Union at 786-2950
Curriculum Effective last school year New York State has adopted the Common Core Learning Standards A total of 46 states have adopted these standards For more information please check out httpengagenyorg for the latest updates At the October PTA Meeting Mrs Goosman will give an overview of how to assist your child with the Common Core
Attendance It is imperative that you contact the Main Office (786-8244) if your child is absent or late When your child returns to the school please send an excuse
Lunch Parentsguardians are cordially invited to have lunch with their child(ren) You will need to sign in when entering the building and will be asked to present photo identification For safety reasons we do not have parentsguardians join the student(s) during recess
HomeSchool Communication Communication between the school and home is vital to the success of your child(ren) We will be providing each child with a blue homeschool folder which will serve as a means to assist in keeping you informed of your childrsquos (childrenrsquos) education at Homer Brink Assignments will also be kept in this folder Students in grades 3-5 will have an agenda that they will bring home on a daily basis that will list assignments Please take the time to read through the new agenda It is a good practice to review the assignments with your child(ren) and assist your child(ren) in finding a quiet place for himher to complete hisher homework Please feel free to contact your childrsquoschildrenrsquos teacher as the need arises
Dressing for the weather Please make sure your child(ren) has appropriate clothing for outdoor recess Students should have a sweater or a jacket ready as the colder weather arrives
Please take the opportunity to become a PTA member Our PTA works endlessly to provide outstanding programs for our students We are very fortunate to have a wonderful PTA who always puts children first
We are looking forward to an exciting year Again we welcome you and wish you and your child(ren) a successful year at Homer Brink
Bill Dundon Principal Greg Asfoury Assistant Principal
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The Top Ten Reasons To Join The HOMER BRINK PTA
1 When you join you donrsquot need to attend monthly meetings (although itrsquos a great opportunity to hear the Principal talk about school issues amp get your questions answered)
2 When you join you donrsquot need to volunteer if you choose not to (although itrsquos a great way to meet your kidsrsquo friends amp their parents)
3 Your membership dollars help subsidize the yearbook cost for every student
4 Your membership dollars go directly back to the children through over 30 events amp programs
throughout the year
5 SAVE MONEY (Tons of discounts through the NYS PTA)
6 FREE STUFF (A free bag of popcorn at every Homer Brink event with your membership card)
7 In the words of Sister Sledge ldquoWe are Familyrdquo
8 We need your help to retain our record of the highest PTA membership in any building in any
district in five counties Our goal = 400 members
9 Your only time commitment is completing this form and submitting your payment
10 Your support means the world to us
______________________________________________________________
Questions Contact Laurie Ceparano at syrlaw1998aolcom or 761-4333
YES I want to join the Homer Brink PTA Enclosed are my annual membership dues
($7 per person $12 per couple)
____________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________
Adult Name Address Phone E-mail
____________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________
Adult Name Address Phone E-mail
May we include you in group e-mails (as a bcc) regarding upcoming PTA events amp issues ___ Yes ___
No
If no we will only contact you individually if absolutely necessary
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
1st Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
2nd Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
3rd Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
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Why Join the PTA
What is PTA Why join PTA The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child In doing so you also help your school But there are many more PTA advantages
Get Connected Therersquos no better way to know whatrsquos happening in your school
Discover Great Resources The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students
Tap into a Network PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind You can share ideas concerns and experiences
Watch Yourself Grow By volunteering with your PTA you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble causemdashyour child and all children in the community
Speak Up PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your childrsquos school
Witness Improvement By getting involved at your childrsquos school yoursquoll be part of the solution helping make positive changes The PTA plays an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements curriculum-based programs and social events
Be a Role Model By becoming a PTA member yoursquoll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education
Enjoy Substantial Savings Members can take advantage of a host of discounts from Office Max Hertz MetLife Auto amp Home Sharp Electronics T-Mobile eTrak and Social Scout
All PTA members receive FREE popcorn at all PTA sponsored events Just bring your membership card with you to the event
and receive a ticket for FREE popcorn
First PTA sponsored event is Fall Festival on Thursday October 10th from 530-730pm
at Homer Brink
We hope to see you and your family there
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Welcome back to another school year As the school year begins so do school adjustments Most children settle
easily into the new routines of classrooms However some children do struggle We need to remember
patience as we begin another school year and get back into the routine The first weeks of school are very
important as they provide a strong foundation for the year of learning ahead
The lives of children can certainly be busy ones A full day of school and after school commitments can be
exciting stimulating and noisy Our fast-paced world is overflowing with technology electronics and exposure
to a large amount of noise Many children of this decade have constant access to television computers cell
phones music video and hand held games Being over-stimulated can be agitating and cause children to
become anxious cranky or upset We need to make sure young children are not overstressed or over scheduled
On the other side the use of these technologies can be educational fun and convenient Part of the joy of
childhood is being involved in a number of experiences and activities and their world is certainly one that
embraces the latest technology Yet equally important is providing moments in which children can enjoy quiet
time to relax and be ldquounder-stimulatedrdquo
Letrsquos help create some balance Letrsquos remember ldquoquiet timerdquo The next time your child says ldquoIrsquom boredrdquo
challenge yourself not to rush in with more activities When children are given the gift of quiet time they have
the opportunity to discover how to be alone without being lonely Instead of ldquoactionsrdquo always coming to them
quiet time may create the opportunity for our children to take action in their own thoughts and create
imaginations
Your Primary Project Team is settling back into school and ready for another school year to begin As we
welcome everyone back we would like to give everyone some background information on the Primary Project
Program at Homer Brink Primary Project is a school-based early intervention and prevention program
designed to enhance school related competencies and reduce social emotional and school adjustment
difficulties in children in grades early kindergarten through second grade Child Associates form a trusting
relationship with the child using play-based strategies Children are typically seen once in a six-day cycle for
30 minutes usually for one semester which is equal to 12-15 sessions Child Associates will see children who
are recommended for Primary Project by teachers and the Primary Project Team
Child Associates receive training through the Childrenrsquos Institute in Rochester New York Each year Child
Associates and Social Workers attend training workshops visit an on-site ldquoModel School for Primary Projectrdquo
to review and share ideas to enhance our program at Homer Brink Yearly we have an on-site visit from the
Childrenrsquos Institute to review our program to help us maintain the high standards of the Primary Project
Program
Welcome back ndash Primary Project Team Members
Marian Loughridge ndash Social Worker
Amy Root ndash Social Worker
Cathy Porcari ndash Child Associate
Homer Brink Elementary School Primary Project News
By Cathy Porcari
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Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run
at Lower Highland Park Saturday October 26
th 2013 at 200 and 330pm
In an effort to raise funds for the Homer Brink PTA we have developed two different running courses that we hope will interest runners as well as Homer Brink families The 3 Mile Monster Dash is approximately 3 miles and runs through the wooded trails and paths of Highland Park as well as along the streets of the Park Manor neighborhood The course is for more experienced runners The frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run course will be approximately frac12 miles long on part of the wooded trail of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile in Lower Highland Park This course is more suitable for children as it is shorter and they will not have to run on town roads with traffic Since the trails will be all decorated for Halloween we are encouraging participants and volunteers to come in costumes that are safe to run in and can stand up to mud The course has been wet and muddy in the past so be sure to watch your footing (we are following the path of the tractors and wagons) and dont wear you best sneakers We need lots of volunteers to help keep runners safe and everything functioning smoothly Even if you are not a runner please consider volunteering your time in one of the areas outlined on the volunteer form We need all the help we can get to make this event a success for the students of Homer Brink Elementary If you are interested in PARTICIPATING or VOLUNTEERING for either the 3 Mile Monster Dash or frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run please read the attached registration forms for times and more information or download new forms at httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom If you have any questions feel free to contact Amy Derkowski at aderkowskistnyrrcom for information on the 3 Mile Monster Dash or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom for information on the frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Be sure to put ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line We hope to see as many Homer Brink Families as possible in the Park on Race Day October 26th The Town of Union will also be hosting their Family Fun Day with pumpkin carving and Hay Rides
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Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash
Where Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY When Saturday October 26 2013 at 200 PM Race Description The approximate 3 mile course starts and
finishes by the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course
will be on the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails and along the perimeter of the Park Manor neighborhood Please dress in costumes that are safe for racing Race Fee $20 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $12 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt
$20 on race day ndash No t-shirts
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 and to guarantee a t-shirt
Race day registration ndash October 26 2013 100 ndash 145 PM ($20 no T-shirt) Mail to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact aderkowskistnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line) For more information or to make additional copies please visit our website
httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom Prizes awarded to Top 3 male and female race finishers and different costume categories
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this race is a
potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash
Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all sponsors their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA Signature ________________________________
Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for families Thank you for supporting
Spartan families
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______ Amount enclosed $_____ Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____ Child ____ ____S ___M ___L ___XL (T-shirts are only guaranteed for entries postmarked by 101813)
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA
Mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
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Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
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Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
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Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
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2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
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Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
2
2013-2014 Homer Brink PTA Executive Board
Co-PresidenthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipBrenda BernhauerhelliphelliphellipHomerBrinkPTAyahoocomhellip607-785-4984
Co-PresidenthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipLisa Burkehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliplcburke1122yahoocomhellip607-757-0153
Vice President of ProgramshelliphelliphelliphellipNatalie Leottahelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip nLeottagmailcomhelliphelliphelliphellip607-321-3619
Co-Vice President of Ways amp MeanshellipClaire Congdonhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip cacongdongmailcom helliphelliphelliphellip607-759-0312
Co-Vice President of Ways amp MeansMelissa Babcockhelliphelliphelliphellipmissybabcockhotmailcom 607-644-5162
TreasurerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipEd Bernhauerhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip ebernhauerstnyrrcom helliphellip 607-785-4984
SecretaryhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipTracy Parletthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip tracyparlettgmailcom helliphelliphellip607-217-7320
Membershiphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Laurie Ceparano-Cookhelliphellipsyrlaw1998aolcomhelliphelliphelliphellip607-761-4333
NewsletterhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipAmy Piesterhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipapiester4stnyrrcomhelliphelliphelliphellip607-748-5736
Teacher RepresentativehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipMaureen Barretthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipmbarrettmestierorg
Teacher RepresentativehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSiobhan Sculleyhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip ssculleymestierorg
Maine-Endwell PTA Council Officers 2013-2014 Co-Presidents
Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg
Vice-President
Jen Guilfoyle Jaghw4aolcom
Secretary
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet
Treasurer
Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom
The goal of the PTAPTSA is to promote educational and recreational activities for the children parents
and teachers in the Maine-Endwell School District
We hope to achieve a good relationship between home and school parent and teacher
We encourage and welcome all of you to join the PTAPTSA
We Need Your Support
3
From the Principalrsquos Deskhellip We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2013-14 school year at Homer Brink Everyone has been working hard to prepare the school in anticipation of the studentsrsquo return Our Leadership Club students continued to work at the Spartan Garden and grow fresh produce to compliment the M-EALS Program Your efforts are appreciated Thanks to all involved
Staff Changes We would like to welcome the following staff members to their new roles within our building Assistant Principal Intern- Mrs Molly Goosman Attendance- Mrs Robin Lee 1st Grade- Mrs Penny Scott 2nd Grade- Mrs Lori Asquith Mrs Henrietta Slottje 4th Grade- Mrs Christine McNeal 5th Grade- Mr Fran Porcari Mrs Holly Wisniewski Special Education-Mrs Deborah Holman Librarian-Ms Carrie Randall Reading- Mrs Marla Gorton Band- Mr Robin Linaberry Orchestra- Mrs Renersquo Schmidt CafeteriaRecess Monitor- Mrs Darlene Caforio Mrs Tammy Peters
Please read the ldquoGrade Parent Sectionrdquo of the family handbook
Dropping off and picking up children Please consult the handbook for the specific process No children are to be dropped off prior to 840 am If you are dropping your child off after the appropriate starting time please remember to drop them off on the school-side of Pruyne Street When you drop off the child(ren) in the morning it is critical that you pull up to the entrance curb one at a time drop your student off and watch them enter the building Again we are fortunate to have a crossing guard located on Pruyne Street both in the morning and afternoon to assist with supervision during these transition times Please drive with caution when dropping off or picking up students Anytime you enter the building to pick up your child(ren) you will be asked for photo identification Our goal is to maintain the safety of our students at all times If you are interested in becoming a substitute crossing guard please call Mary Bricker with the Town of Union at 786-2950
Curriculum Effective last school year New York State has adopted the Common Core Learning Standards A total of 46 states have adopted these standards For more information please check out httpengagenyorg for the latest updates At the October PTA Meeting Mrs Goosman will give an overview of how to assist your child with the Common Core
Attendance It is imperative that you contact the Main Office (786-8244) if your child is absent or late When your child returns to the school please send an excuse
Lunch Parentsguardians are cordially invited to have lunch with their child(ren) You will need to sign in when entering the building and will be asked to present photo identification For safety reasons we do not have parentsguardians join the student(s) during recess
HomeSchool Communication Communication between the school and home is vital to the success of your child(ren) We will be providing each child with a blue homeschool folder which will serve as a means to assist in keeping you informed of your childrsquos (childrenrsquos) education at Homer Brink Assignments will also be kept in this folder Students in grades 3-5 will have an agenda that they will bring home on a daily basis that will list assignments Please take the time to read through the new agenda It is a good practice to review the assignments with your child(ren) and assist your child(ren) in finding a quiet place for himher to complete hisher homework Please feel free to contact your childrsquoschildrenrsquos teacher as the need arises
Dressing for the weather Please make sure your child(ren) has appropriate clothing for outdoor recess Students should have a sweater or a jacket ready as the colder weather arrives
Please take the opportunity to become a PTA member Our PTA works endlessly to provide outstanding programs for our students We are very fortunate to have a wonderful PTA who always puts children first
We are looking forward to an exciting year Again we welcome you and wish you and your child(ren) a successful year at Homer Brink
Bill Dundon Principal Greg Asfoury Assistant Principal
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The Top Ten Reasons To Join The HOMER BRINK PTA
1 When you join you donrsquot need to attend monthly meetings (although itrsquos a great opportunity to hear the Principal talk about school issues amp get your questions answered)
2 When you join you donrsquot need to volunteer if you choose not to (although itrsquos a great way to meet your kidsrsquo friends amp their parents)
3 Your membership dollars help subsidize the yearbook cost for every student
4 Your membership dollars go directly back to the children through over 30 events amp programs
throughout the year
5 SAVE MONEY (Tons of discounts through the NYS PTA)
6 FREE STUFF (A free bag of popcorn at every Homer Brink event with your membership card)
7 In the words of Sister Sledge ldquoWe are Familyrdquo
8 We need your help to retain our record of the highest PTA membership in any building in any
district in five counties Our goal = 400 members
9 Your only time commitment is completing this form and submitting your payment
10 Your support means the world to us
______________________________________________________________
Questions Contact Laurie Ceparano at syrlaw1998aolcom or 761-4333
YES I want to join the Homer Brink PTA Enclosed are my annual membership dues
($7 per person $12 per couple)
____________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________
Adult Name Address Phone E-mail
____________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________
Adult Name Address Phone E-mail
May we include you in group e-mails (as a bcc) regarding upcoming PTA events amp issues ___ Yes ___
No
If no we will only contact you individually if absolutely necessary
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
1st Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
2nd Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
3rd Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
5
Why Join the PTA
What is PTA Why join PTA The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child In doing so you also help your school But there are many more PTA advantages
Get Connected Therersquos no better way to know whatrsquos happening in your school
Discover Great Resources The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students
Tap into a Network PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind You can share ideas concerns and experiences
Watch Yourself Grow By volunteering with your PTA you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble causemdashyour child and all children in the community
Speak Up PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your childrsquos school
Witness Improvement By getting involved at your childrsquos school yoursquoll be part of the solution helping make positive changes The PTA plays an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements curriculum-based programs and social events
Be a Role Model By becoming a PTA member yoursquoll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education
Enjoy Substantial Savings Members can take advantage of a host of discounts from Office Max Hertz MetLife Auto amp Home Sharp Electronics T-Mobile eTrak and Social Scout
All PTA members receive FREE popcorn at all PTA sponsored events Just bring your membership card with you to the event
and receive a ticket for FREE popcorn
First PTA sponsored event is Fall Festival on Thursday October 10th from 530-730pm
at Homer Brink
We hope to see you and your family there
6
Welcome back to another school year As the school year begins so do school adjustments Most children settle
easily into the new routines of classrooms However some children do struggle We need to remember
patience as we begin another school year and get back into the routine The first weeks of school are very
important as they provide a strong foundation for the year of learning ahead
The lives of children can certainly be busy ones A full day of school and after school commitments can be
exciting stimulating and noisy Our fast-paced world is overflowing with technology electronics and exposure
to a large amount of noise Many children of this decade have constant access to television computers cell
phones music video and hand held games Being over-stimulated can be agitating and cause children to
become anxious cranky or upset We need to make sure young children are not overstressed or over scheduled
On the other side the use of these technologies can be educational fun and convenient Part of the joy of
childhood is being involved in a number of experiences and activities and their world is certainly one that
embraces the latest technology Yet equally important is providing moments in which children can enjoy quiet
time to relax and be ldquounder-stimulatedrdquo
Letrsquos help create some balance Letrsquos remember ldquoquiet timerdquo The next time your child says ldquoIrsquom boredrdquo
challenge yourself not to rush in with more activities When children are given the gift of quiet time they have
the opportunity to discover how to be alone without being lonely Instead of ldquoactionsrdquo always coming to them
quiet time may create the opportunity for our children to take action in their own thoughts and create
imaginations
Your Primary Project Team is settling back into school and ready for another school year to begin As we
welcome everyone back we would like to give everyone some background information on the Primary Project
Program at Homer Brink Primary Project is a school-based early intervention and prevention program
designed to enhance school related competencies and reduce social emotional and school adjustment
difficulties in children in grades early kindergarten through second grade Child Associates form a trusting
relationship with the child using play-based strategies Children are typically seen once in a six-day cycle for
30 minutes usually for one semester which is equal to 12-15 sessions Child Associates will see children who
are recommended for Primary Project by teachers and the Primary Project Team
Child Associates receive training through the Childrenrsquos Institute in Rochester New York Each year Child
Associates and Social Workers attend training workshops visit an on-site ldquoModel School for Primary Projectrdquo
to review and share ideas to enhance our program at Homer Brink Yearly we have an on-site visit from the
Childrenrsquos Institute to review our program to help us maintain the high standards of the Primary Project
Program
Welcome back ndash Primary Project Team Members
Marian Loughridge ndash Social Worker
Amy Root ndash Social Worker
Cathy Porcari ndash Child Associate
Homer Brink Elementary School Primary Project News
By Cathy Porcari
7
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run
at Lower Highland Park Saturday October 26
th 2013 at 200 and 330pm
In an effort to raise funds for the Homer Brink PTA we have developed two different running courses that we hope will interest runners as well as Homer Brink families The 3 Mile Monster Dash is approximately 3 miles and runs through the wooded trails and paths of Highland Park as well as along the streets of the Park Manor neighborhood The course is for more experienced runners The frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run course will be approximately frac12 miles long on part of the wooded trail of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile in Lower Highland Park This course is more suitable for children as it is shorter and they will not have to run on town roads with traffic Since the trails will be all decorated for Halloween we are encouraging participants and volunteers to come in costumes that are safe to run in and can stand up to mud The course has been wet and muddy in the past so be sure to watch your footing (we are following the path of the tractors and wagons) and dont wear you best sneakers We need lots of volunteers to help keep runners safe and everything functioning smoothly Even if you are not a runner please consider volunteering your time in one of the areas outlined on the volunteer form We need all the help we can get to make this event a success for the students of Homer Brink Elementary If you are interested in PARTICIPATING or VOLUNTEERING for either the 3 Mile Monster Dash or frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run please read the attached registration forms for times and more information or download new forms at httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom If you have any questions feel free to contact Amy Derkowski at aderkowskistnyrrcom for information on the 3 Mile Monster Dash or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom for information on the frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Be sure to put ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line We hope to see as many Homer Brink Families as possible in the Park on Race Day October 26th The Town of Union will also be hosting their Family Fun Day with pumpkin carving and Hay Rides
8
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash
Where Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY When Saturday October 26 2013 at 200 PM Race Description The approximate 3 mile course starts and
finishes by the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course
will be on the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails and along the perimeter of the Park Manor neighborhood Please dress in costumes that are safe for racing Race Fee $20 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $12 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt
$20 on race day ndash No t-shirts
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 and to guarantee a t-shirt
Race day registration ndash October 26 2013 100 ndash 145 PM ($20 no T-shirt) Mail to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact aderkowskistnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line) For more information or to make additional copies please visit our website
httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom Prizes awarded to Top 3 male and female race finishers and different costume categories
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this race is a
potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash
Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all sponsors their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA Signature ________________________________
Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for families Thank you for supporting
Spartan families
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______ Amount enclosed $_____ Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____ Child ____ ____S ___M ___L ___XL (T-shirts are only guaranteed for entries postmarked by 101813)
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA
Mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
9
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
3
From the Principalrsquos Deskhellip We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2013-14 school year at Homer Brink Everyone has been working hard to prepare the school in anticipation of the studentsrsquo return Our Leadership Club students continued to work at the Spartan Garden and grow fresh produce to compliment the M-EALS Program Your efforts are appreciated Thanks to all involved
Staff Changes We would like to welcome the following staff members to their new roles within our building Assistant Principal Intern- Mrs Molly Goosman Attendance- Mrs Robin Lee 1st Grade- Mrs Penny Scott 2nd Grade- Mrs Lori Asquith Mrs Henrietta Slottje 4th Grade- Mrs Christine McNeal 5th Grade- Mr Fran Porcari Mrs Holly Wisniewski Special Education-Mrs Deborah Holman Librarian-Ms Carrie Randall Reading- Mrs Marla Gorton Band- Mr Robin Linaberry Orchestra- Mrs Renersquo Schmidt CafeteriaRecess Monitor- Mrs Darlene Caforio Mrs Tammy Peters
Please read the ldquoGrade Parent Sectionrdquo of the family handbook
Dropping off and picking up children Please consult the handbook for the specific process No children are to be dropped off prior to 840 am If you are dropping your child off after the appropriate starting time please remember to drop them off on the school-side of Pruyne Street When you drop off the child(ren) in the morning it is critical that you pull up to the entrance curb one at a time drop your student off and watch them enter the building Again we are fortunate to have a crossing guard located on Pruyne Street both in the morning and afternoon to assist with supervision during these transition times Please drive with caution when dropping off or picking up students Anytime you enter the building to pick up your child(ren) you will be asked for photo identification Our goal is to maintain the safety of our students at all times If you are interested in becoming a substitute crossing guard please call Mary Bricker with the Town of Union at 786-2950
Curriculum Effective last school year New York State has adopted the Common Core Learning Standards A total of 46 states have adopted these standards For more information please check out httpengagenyorg for the latest updates At the October PTA Meeting Mrs Goosman will give an overview of how to assist your child with the Common Core
Attendance It is imperative that you contact the Main Office (786-8244) if your child is absent or late When your child returns to the school please send an excuse
Lunch Parentsguardians are cordially invited to have lunch with their child(ren) You will need to sign in when entering the building and will be asked to present photo identification For safety reasons we do not have parentsguardians join the student(s) during recess
HomeSchool Communication Communication between the school and home is vital to the success of your child(ren) We will be providing each child with a blue homeschool folder which will serve as a means to assist in keeping you informed of your childrsquos (childrenrsquos) education at Homer Brink Assignments will also be kept in this folder Students in grades 3-5 will have an agenda that they will bring home on a daily basis that will list assignments Please take the time to read through the new agenda It is a good practice to review the assignments with your child(ren) and assist your child(ren) in finding a quiet place for himher to complete hisher homework Please feel free to contact your childrsquoschildrenrsquos teacher as the need arises
Dressing for the weather Please make sure your child(ren) has appropriate clothing for outdoor recess Students should have a sweater or a jacket ready as the colder weather arrives
Please take the opportunity to become a PTA member Our PTA works endlessly to provide outstanding programs for our students We are very fortunate to have a wonderful PTA who always puts children first
We are looking forward to an exciting year Again we welcome you and wish you and your child(ren) a successful year at Homer Brink
Bill Dundon Principal Greg Asfoury Assistant Principal
4
The Top Ten Reasons To Join The HOMER BRINK PTA
1 When you join you donrsquot need to attend monthly meetings (although itrsquos a great opportunity to hear the Principal talk about school issues amp get your questions answered)
2 When you join you donrsquot need to volunteer if you choose not to (although itrsquos a great way to meet your kidsrsquo friends amp their parents)
3 Your membership dollars help subsidize the yearbook cost for every student
4 Your membership dollars go directly back to the children through over 30 events amp programs
throughout the year
5 SAVE MONEY (Tons of discounts through the NYS PTA)
6 FREE STUFF (A free bag of popcorn at every Homer Brink event with your membership card)
7 In the words of Sister Sledge ldquoWe are Familyrdquo
8 We need your help to retain our record of the highest PTA membership in any building in any
district in five counties Our goal = 400 members
9 Your only time commitment is completing this form and submitting your payment
10 Your support means the world to us
______________________________________________________________
Questions Contact Laurie Ceparano at syrlaw1998aolcom or 761-4333
YES I want to join the Homer Brink PTA Enclosed are my annual membership dues
($7 per person $12 per couple)
____________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________
Adult Name Address Phone E-mail
____________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________
Adult Name Address Phone E-mail
May we include you in group e-mails (as a bcc) regarding upcoming PTA events amp issues ___ Yes ___
No
If no we will only contact you individually if absolutely necessary
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
1st Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
2nd Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
3rd Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
5
Why Join the PTA
What is PTA Why join PTA The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child In doing so you also help your school But there are many more PTA advantages
Get Connected Therersquos no better way to know whatrsquos happening in your school
Discover Great Resources The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students
Tap into a Network PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind You can share ideas concerns and experiences
Watch Yourself Grow By volunteering with your PTA you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble causemdashyour child and all children in the community
Speak Up PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your childrsquos school
Witness Improvement By getting involved at your childrsquos school yoursquoll be part of the solution helping make positive changes The PTA plays an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements curriculum-based programs and social events
Be a Role Model By becoming a PTA member yoursquoll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education
Enjoy Substantial Savings Members can take advantage of a host of discounts from Office Max Hertz MetLife Auto amp Home Sharp Electronics T-Mobile eTrak and Social Scout
All PTA members receive FREE popcorn at all PTA sponsored events Just bring your membership card with you to the event
and receive a ticket for FREE popcorn
First PTA sponsored event is Fall Festival on Thursday October 10th from 530-730pm
at Homer Brink
We hope to see you and your family there
6
Welcome back to another school year As the school year begins so do school adjustments Most children settle
easily into the new routines of classrooms However some children do struggle We need to remember
patience as we begin another school year and get back into the routine The first weeks of school are very
important as they provide a strong foundation for the year of learning ahead
The lives of children can certainly be busy ones A full day of school and after school commitments can be
exciting stimulating and noisy Our fast-paced world is overflowing with technology electronics and exposure
to a large amount of noise Many children of this decade have constant access to television computers cell
phones music video and hand held games Being over-stimulated can be agitating and cause children to
become anxious cranky or upset We need to make sure young children are not overstressed or over scheduled
On the other side the use of these technologies can be educational fun and convenient Part of the joy of
childhood is being involved in a number of experiences and activities and their world is certainly one that
embraces the latest technology Yet equally important is providing moments in which children can enjoy quiet
time to relax and be ldquounder-stimulatedrdquo
Letrsquos help create some balance Letrsquos remember ldquoquiet timerdquo The next time your child says ldquoIrsquom boredrdquo
challenge yourself not to rush in with more activities When children are given the gift of quiet time they have
the opportunity to discover how to be alone without being lonely Instead of ldquoactionsrdquo always coming to them
quiet time may create the opportunity for our children to take action in their own thoughts and create
imaginations
Your Primary Project Team is settling back into school and ready for another school year to begin As we
welcome everyone back we would like to give everyone some background information on the Primary Project
Program at Homer Brink Primary Project is a school-based early intervention and prevention program
designed to enhance school related competencies and reduce social emotional and school adjustment
difficulties in children in grades early kindergarten through second grade Child Associates form a trusting
relationship with the child using play-based strategies Children are typically seen once in a six-day cycle for
30 minutes usually for one semester which is equal to 12-15 sessions Child Associates will see children who
are recommended for Primary Project by teachers and the Primary Project Team
Child Associates receive training through the Childrenrsquos Institute in Rochester New York Each year Child
Associates and Social Workers attend training workshops visit an on-site ldquoModel School for Primary Projectrdquo
to review and share ideas to enhance our program at Homer Brink Yearly we have an on-site visit from the
Childrenrsquos Institute to review our program to help us maintain the high standards of the Primary Project
Program
Welcome back ndash Primary Project Team Members
Marian Loughridge ndash Social Worker
Amy Root ndash Social Worker
Cathy Porcari ndash Child Associate
Homer Brink Elementary School Primary Project News
By Cathy Porcari
7
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run
at Lower Highland Park Saturday October 26
th 2013 at 200 and 330pm
In an effort to raise funds for the Homer Brink PTA we have developed two different running courses that we hope will interest runners as well as Homer Brink families The 3 Mile Monster Dash is approximately 3 miles and runs through the wooded trails and paths of Highland Park as well as along the streets of the Park Manor neighborhood The course is for more experienced runners The frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run course will be approximately frac12 miles long on part of the wooded trail of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile in Lower Highland Park This course is more suitable for children as it is shorter and they will not have to run on town roads with traffic Since the trails will be all decorated for Halloween we are encouraging participants and volunteers to come in costumes that are safe to run in and can stand up to mud The course has been wet and muddy in the past so be sure to watch your footing (we are following the path of the tractors and wagons) and dont wear you best sneakers We need lots of volunteers to help keep runners safe and everything functioning smoothly Even if you are not a runner please consider volunteering your time in one of the areas outlined on the volunteer form We need all the help we can get to make this event a success for the students of Homer Brink Elementary If you are interested in PARTICIPATING or VOLUNTEERING for either the 3 Mile Monster Dash or frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run please read the attached registration forms for times and more information or download new forms at httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom If you have any questions feel free to contact Amy Derkowski at aderkowskistnyrrcom for information on the 3 Mile Monster Dash or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom for information on the frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Be sure to put ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line We hope to see as many Homer Brink Families as possible in the Park on Race Day October 26th The Town of Union will also be hosting their Family Fun Day with pumpkin carving and Hay Rides
8
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash
Where Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY When Saturday October 26 2013 at 200 PM Race Description The approximate 3 mile course starts and
finishes by the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course
will be on the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails and along the perimeter of the Park Manor neighborhood Please dress in costumes that are safe for racing Race Fee $20 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $12 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt
$20 on race day ndash No t-shirts
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 and to guarantee a t-shirt
Race day registration ndash October 26 2013 100 ndash 145 PM ($20 no T-shirt) Mail to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact aderkowskistnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line) For more information or to make additional copies please visit our website
httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom Prizes awarded to Top 3 male and female race finishers and different costume categories
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this race is a
potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash
Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all sponsors their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA Signature ________________________________
Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for families Thank you for supporting
Spartan families
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______ Amount enclosed $_____ Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____ Child ____ ____S ___M ___L ___XL (T-shirts are only guaranteed for entries postmarked by 101813)
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA
Mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
9
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
4
The Top Ten Reasons To Join The HOMER BRINK PTA
1 When you join you donrsquot need to attend monthly meetings (although itrsquos a great opportunity to hear the Principal talk about school issues amp get your questions answered)
2 When you join you donrsquot need to volunteer if you choose not to (although itrsquos a great way to meet your kidsrsquo friends amp their parents)
3 Your membership dollars help subsidize the yearbook cost for every student
4 Your membership dollars go directly back to the children through over 30 events amp programs
throughout the year
5 SAVE MONEY (Tons of discounts through the NYS PTA)
6 FREE STUFF (A free bag of popcorn at every Homer Brink event with your membership card)
7 In the words of Sister Sledge ldquoWe are Familyrdquo
8 We need your help to retain our record of the highest PTA membership in any building in any
district in five counties Our goal = 400 members
9 Your only time commitment is completing this form and submitting your payment
10 Your support means the world to us
______________________________________________________________
Questions Contact Laurie Ceparano at syrlaw1998aolcom or 761-4333
YES I want to join the Homer Brink PTA Enclosed are my annual membership dues
($7 per person $12 per couple)
____________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________
Adult Name Address Phone E-mail
____________________ _______________________ ____________ ____________________
Adult Name Address Phone E-mail
May we include you in group e-mails (as a bcc) regarding upcoming PTA events amp issues ___ Yes ___
No
If no we will only contact you individually if absolutely necessary
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
1st Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
2nd Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
___________________________ ___ _____ ___________________________
3rd Childrsquos Name Grade Teacher
5
Why Join the PTA
What is PTA Why join PTA The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child In doing so you also help your school But there are many more PTA advantages
Get Connected Therersquos no better way to know whatrsquos happening in your school
Discover Great Resources The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students
Tap into a Network PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind You can share ideas concerns and experiences
Watch Yourself Grow By volunteering with your PTA you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble causemdashyour child and all children in the community
Speak Up PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your childrsquos school
Witness Improvement By getting involved at your childrsquos school yoursquoll be part of the solution helping make positive changes The PTA plays an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements curriculum-based programs and social events
Be a Role Model By becoming a PTA member yoursquoll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education
Enjoy Substantial Savings Members can take advantage of a host of discounts from Office Max Hertz MetLife Auto amp Home Sharp Electronics T-Mobile eTrak and Social Scout
All PTA members receive FREE popcorn at all PTA sponsored events Just bring your membership card with you to the event
and receive a ticket for FREE popcorn
First PTA sponsored event is Fall Festival on Thursday October 10th from 530-730pm
at Homer Brink
We hope to see you and your family there
6
Welcome back to another school year As the school year begins so do school adjustments Most children settle
easily into the new routines of classrooms However some children do struggle We need to remember
patience as we begin another school year and get back into the routine The first weeks of school are very
important as they provide a strong foundation for the year of learning ahead
The lives of children can certainly be busy ones A full day of school and after school commitments can be
exciting stimulating and noisy Our fast-paced world is overflowing with technology electronics and exposure
to a large amount of noise Many children of this decade have constant access to television computers cell
phones music video and hand held games Being over-stimulated can be agitating and cause children to
become anxious cranky or upset We need to make sure young children are not overstressed or over scheduled
On the other side the use of these technologies can be educational fun and convenient Part of the joy of
childhood is being involved in a number of experiences and activities and their world is certainly one that
embraces the latest technology Yet equally important is providing moments in which children can enjoy quiet
time to relax and be ldquounder-stimulatedrdquo
Letrsquos help create some balance Letrsquos remember ldquoquiet timerdquo The next time your child says ldquoIrsquom boredrdquo
challenge yourself not to rush in with more activities When children are given the gift of quiet time they have
the opportunity to discover how to be alone without being lonely Instead of ldquoactionsrdquo always coming to them
quiet time may create the opportunity for our children to take action in their own thoughts and create
imaginations
Your Primary Project Team is settling back into school and ready for another school year to begin As we
welcome everyone back we would like to give everyone some background information on the Primary Project
Program at Homer Brink Primary Project is a school-based early intervention and prevention program
designed to enhance school related competencies and reduce social emotional and school adjustment
difficulties in children in grades early kindergarten through second grade Child Associates form a trusting
relationship with the child using play-based strategies Children are typically seen once in a six-day cycle for
30 minutes usually for one semester which is equal to 12-15 sessions Child Associates will see children who
are recommended for Primary Project by teachers and the Primary Project Team
Child Associates receive training through the Childrenrsquos Institute in Rochester New York Each year Child
Associates and Social Workers attend training workshops visit an on-site ldquoModel School for Primary Projectrdquo
to review and share ideas to enhance our program at Homer Brink Yearly we have an on-site visit from the
Childrenrsquos Institute to review our program to help us maintain the high standards of the Primary Project
Program
Welcome back ndash Primary Project Team Members
Marian Loughridge ndash Social Worker
Amy Root ndash Social Worker
Cathy Porcari ndash Child Associate
Homer Brink Elementary School Primary Project News
By Cathy Porcari
7
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run
at Lower Highland Park Saturday October 26
th 2013 at 200 and 330pm
In an effort to raise funds for the Homer Brink PTA we have developed two different running courses that we hope will interest runners as well as Homer Brink families The 3 Mile Monster Dash is approximately 3 miles and runs through the wooded trails and paths of Highland Park as well as along the streets of the Park Manor neighborhood The course is for more experienced runners The frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run course will be approximately frac12 miles long on part of the wooded trail of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile in Lower Highland Park This course is more suitable for children as it is shorter and they will not have to run on town roads with traffic Since the trails will be all decorated for Halloween we are encouraging participants and volunteers to come in costumes that are safe to run in and can stand up to mud The course has been wet and muddy in the past so be sure to watch your footing (we are following the path of the tractors and wagons) and dont wear you best sneakers We need lots of volunteers to help keep runners safe and everything functioning smoothly Even if you are not a runner please consider volunteering your time in one of the areas outlined on the volunteer form We need all the help we can get to make this event a success for the students of Homer Brink Elementary If you are interested in PARTICIPATING or VOLUNTEERING for either the 3 Mile Monster Dash or frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run please read the attached registration forms for times and more information or download new forms at httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom If you have any questions feel free to contact Amy Derkowski at aderkowskistnyrrcom for information on the 3 Mile Monster Dash or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom for information on the frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Be sure to put ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line We hope to see as many Homer Brink Families as possible in the Park on Race Day October 26th The Town of Union will also be hosting their Family Fun Day with pumpkin carving and Hay Rides
8
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash
Where Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY When Saturday October 26 2013 at 200 PM Race Description The approximate 3 mile course starts and
finishes by the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course
will be on the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails and along the perimeter of the Park Manor neighborhood Please dress in costumes that are safe for racing Race Fee $20 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $12 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt
$20 on race day ndash No t-shirts
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 and to guarantee a t-shirt
Race day registration ndash October 26 2013 100 ndash 145 PM ($20 no T-shirt) Mail to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact aderkowskistnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line) For more information or to make additional copies please visit our website
httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom Prizes awarded to Top 3 male and female race finishers and different costume categories
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this race is a
potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash
Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all sponsors their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA Signature ________________________________
Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for families Thank you for supporting
Spartan families
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______ Amount enclosed $_____ Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____ Child ____ ____S ___M ___L ___XL (T-shirts are only guaranteed for entries postmarked by 101813)
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA
Mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
9
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
5
Why Join the PTA
What is PTA Why join PTA The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child In doing so you also help your school But there are many more PTA advantages
Get Connected Therersquos no better way to know whatrsquos happening in your school
Discover Great Resources The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students
Tap into a Network PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind You can share ideas concerns and experiences
Watch Yourself Grow By volunteering with your PTA you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble causemdashyour child and all children in the community
Speak Up PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your childrsquos school
Witness Improvement By getting involved at your childrsquos school yoursquoll be part of the solution helping make positive changes The PTA plays an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements curriculum-based programs and social events
Be a Role Model By becoming a PTA member yoursquoll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education
Enjoy Substantial Savings Members can take advantage of a host of discounts from Office Max Hertz MetLife Auto amp Home Sharp Electronics T-Mobile eTrak and Social Scout
All PTA members receive FREE popcorn at all PTA sponsored events Just bring your membership card with you to the event
and receive a ticket for FREE popcorn
First PTA sponsored event is Fall Festival on Thursday October 10th from 530-730pm
at Homer Brink
We hope to see you and your family there
6
Welcome back to another school year As the school year begins so do school adjustments Most children settle
easily into the new routines of classrooms However some children do struggle We need to remember
patience as we begin another school year and get back into the routine The first weeks of school are very
important as they provide a strong foundation for the year of learning ahead
The lives of children can certainly be busy ones A full day of school and after school commitments can be
exciting stimulating and noisy Our fast-paced world is overflowing with technology electronics and exposure
to a large amount of noise Many children of this decade have constant access to television computers cell
phones music video and hand held games Being over-stimulated can be agitating and cause children to
become anxious cranky or upset We need to make sure young children are not overstressed or over scheduled
On the other side the use of these technologies can be educational fun and convenient Part of the joy of
childhood is being involved in a number of experiences and activities and their world is certainly one that
embraces the latest technology Yet equally important is providing moments in which children can enjoy quiet
time to relax and be ldquounder-stimulatedrdquo
Letrsquos help create some balance Letrsquos remember ldquoquiet timerdquo The next time your child says ldquoIrsquom boredrdquo
challenge yourself not to rush in with more activities When children are given the gift of quiet time they have
the opportunity to discover how to be alone without being lonely Instead of ldquoactionsrdquo always coming to them
quiet time may create the opportunity for our children to take action in their own thoughts and create
imaginations
Your Primary Project Team is settling back into school and ready for another school year to begin As we
welcome everyone back we would like to give everyone some background information on the Primary Project
Program at Homer Brink Primary Project is a school-based early intervention and prevention program
designed to enhance school related competencies and reduce social emotional and school adjustment
difficulties in children in grades early kindergarten through second grade Child Associates form a trusting
relationship with the child using play-based strategies Children are typically seen once in a six-day cycle for
30 minutes usually for one semester which is equal to 12-15 sessions Child Associates will see children who
are recommended for Primary Project by teachers and the Primary Project Team
Child Associates receive training through the Childrenrsquos Institute in Rochester New York Each year Child
Associates and Social Workers attend training workshops visit an on-site ldquoModel School for Primary Projectrdquo
to review and share ideas to enhance our program at Homer Brink Yearly we have an on-site visit from the
Childrenrsquos Institute to review our program to help us maintain the high standards of the Primary Project
Program
Welcome back ndash Primary Project Team Members
Marian Loughridge ndash Social Worker
Amy Root ndash Social Worker
Cathy Porcari ndash Child Associate
Homer Brink Elementary School Primary Project News
By Cathy Porcari
7
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run
at Lower Highland Park Saturday October 26
th 2013 at 200 and 330pm
In an effort to raise funds for the Homer Brink PTA we have developed two different running courses that we hope will interest runners as well as Homer Brink families The 3 Mile Monster Dash is approximately 3 miles and runs through the wooded trails and paths of Highland Park as well as along the streets of the Park Manor neighborhood The course is for more experienced runners The frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run course will be approximately frac12 miles long on part of the wooded trail of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile in Lower Highland Park This course is more suitable for children as it is shorter and they will not have to run on town roads with traffic Since the trails will be all decorated for Halloween we are encouraging participants and volunteers to come in costumes that are safe to run in and can stand up to mud The course has been wet and muddy in the past so be sure to watch your footing (we are following the path of the tractors and wagons) and dont wear you best sneakers We need lots of volunteers to help keep runners safe and everything functioning smoothly Even if you are not a runner please consider volunteering your time in one of the areas outlined on the volunteer form We need all the help we can get to make this event a success for the students of Homer Brink Elementary If you are interested in PARTICIPATING or VOLUNTEERING for either the 3 Mile Monster Dash or frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run please read the attached registration forms for times and more information or download new forms at httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom If you have any questions feel free to contact Amy Derkowski at aderkowskistnyrrcom for information on the 3 Mile Monster Dash or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom for information on the frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Be sure to put ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line We hope to see as many Homer Brink Families as possible in the Park on Race Day October 26th The Town of Union will also be hosting their Family Fun Day with pumpkin carving and Hay Rides
8
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash
Where Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY When Saturday October 26 2013 at 200 PM Race Description The approximate 3 mile course starts and
finishes by the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course
will be on the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails and along the perimeter of the Park Manor neighborhood Please dress in costumes that are safe for racing Race Fee $20 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $12 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt
$20 on race day ndash No t-shirts
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 and to guarantee a t-shirt
Race day registration ndash October 26 2013 100 ndash 145 PM ($20 no T-shirt) Mail to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact aderkowskistnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line) For more information or to make additional copies please visit our website
httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom Prizes awarded to Top 3 male and female race finishers and different costume categories
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this race is a
potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash
Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all sponsors their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA Signature ________________________________
Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for families Thank you for supporting
Spartan families
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______ Amount enclosed $_____ Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____ Child ____ ____S ___M ___L ___XL (T-shirts are only guaranteed for entries postmarked by 101813)
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA
Mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
9
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
6
Welcome back to another school year As the school year begins so do school adjustments Most children settle
easily into the new routines of classrooms However some children do struggle We need to remember
patience as we begin another school year and get back into the routine The first weeks of school are very
important as they provide a strong foundation for the year of learning ahead
The lives of children can certainly be busy ones A full day of school and after school commitments can be
exciting stimulating and noisy Our fast-paced world is overflowing with technology electronics and exposure
to a large amount of noise Many children of this decade have constant access to television computers cell
phones music video and hand held games Being over-stimulated can be agitating and cause children to
become anxious cranky or upset We need to make sure young children are not overstressed or over scheduled
On the other side the use of these technologies can be educational fun and convenient Part of the joy of
childhood is being involved in a number of experiences and activities and their world is certainly one that
embraces the latest technology Yet equally important is providing moments in which children can enjoy quiet
time to relax and be ldquounder-stimulatedrdquo
Letrsquos help create some balance Letrsquos remember ldquoquiet timerdquo The next time your child says ldquoIrsquom boredrdquo
challenge yourself not to rush in with more activities When children are given the gift of quiet time they have
the opportunity to discover how to be alone without being lonely Instead of ldquoactionsrdquo always coming to them
quiet time may create the opportunity for our children to take action in their own thoughts and create
imaginations
Your Primary Project Team is settling back into school and ready for another school year to begin As we
welcome everyone back we would like to give everyone some background information on the Primary Project
Program at Homer Brink Primary Project is a school-based early intervention and prevention program
designed to enhance school related competencies and reduce social emotional and school adjustment
difficulties in children in grades early kindergarten through second grade Child Associates form a trusting
relationship with the child using play-based strategies Children are typically seen once in a six-day cycle for
30 minutes usually for one semester which is equal to 12-15 sessions Child Associates will see children who
are recommended for Primary Project by teachers and the Primary Project Team
Child Associates receive training through the Childrenrsquos Institute in Rochester New York Each year Child
Associates and Social Workers attend training workshops visit an on-site ldquoModel School for Primary Projectrdquo
to review and share ideas to enhance our program at Homer Brink Yearly we have an on-site visit from the
Childrenrsquos Institute to review our program to help us maintain the high standards of the Primary Project
Program
Welcome back ndash Primary Project Team Members
Marian Loughridge ndash Social Worker
Amy Root ndash Social Worker
Cathy Porcari ndash Child Associate
Homer Brink Elementary School Primary Project News
By Cathy Porcari
7
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run
at Lower Highland Park Saturday October 26
th 2013 at 200 and 330pm
In an effort to raise funds for the Homer Brink PTA we have developed two different running courses that we hope will interest runners as well as Homer Brink families The 3 Mile Monster Dash is approximately 3 miles and runs through the wooded trails and paths of Highland Park as well as along the streets of the Park Manor neighborhood The course is for more experienced runners The frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run course will be approximately frac12 miles long on part of the wooded trail of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile in Lower Highland Park This course is more suitable for children as it is shorter and they will not have to run on town roads with traffic Since the trails will be all decorated for Halloween we are encouraging participants and volunteers to come in costumes that are safe to run in and can stand up to mud The course has been wet and muddy in the past so be sure to watch your footing (we are following the path of the tractors and wagons) and dont wear you best sneakers We need lots of volunteers to help keep runners safe and everything functioning smoothly Even if you are not a runner please consider volunteering your time in one of the areas outlined on the volunteer form We need all the help we can get to make this event a success for the students of Homer Brink Elementary If you are interested in PARTICIPATING or VOLUNTEERING for either the 3 Mile Monster Dash or frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run please read the attached registration forms for times and more information or download new forms at httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom If you have any questions feel free to contact Amy Derkowski at aderkowskistnyrrcom for information on the 3 Mile Monster Dash or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom for information on the frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Be sure to put ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line We hope to see as many Homer Brink Families as possible in the Park on Race Day October 26th The Town of Union will also be hosting their Family Fun Day with pumpkin carving and Hay Rides
8
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash
Where Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY When Saturday October 26 2013 at 200 PM Race Description The approximate 3 mile course starts and
finishes by the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course
will be on the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails and along the perimeter of the Park Manor neighborhood Please dress in costumes that are safe for racing Race Fee $20 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $12 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt
$20 on race day ndash No t-shirts
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 and to guarantee a t-shirt
Race day registration ndash October 26 2013 100 ndash 145 PM ($20 no T-shirt) Mail to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact aderkowskistnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line) For more information or to make additional copies please visit our website
httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom Prizes awarded to Top 3 male and female race finishers and different costume categories
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this race is a
potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash
Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all sponsors their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA Signature ________________________________
Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for families Thank you for supporting
Spartan families
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______ Amount enclosed $_____ Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____ Child ____ ____S ___M ___L ___XL (T-shirts are only guaranteed for entries postmarked by 101813)
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA
Mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
9
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
7
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run
at Lower Highland Park Saturday October 26
th 2013 at 200 and 330pm
In an effort to raise funds for the Homer Brink PTA we have developed two different running courses that we hope will interest runners as well as Homer Brink families The 3 Mile Monster Dash is approximately 3 miles and runs through the wooded trails and paths of Highland Park as well as along the streets of the Park Manor neighborhood The course is for more experienced runners The frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run course will be approximately frac12 miles long on part of the wooded trail of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile in Lower Highland Park This course is more suitable for children as it is shorter and they will not have to run on town roads with traffic Since the trails will be all decorated for Halloween we are encouraging participants and volunteers to come in costumes that are safe to run in and can stand up to mud The course has been wet and muddy in the past so be sure to watch your footing (we are following the path of the tractors and wagons) and dont wear you best sneakers We need lots of volunteers to help keep runners safe and everything functioning smoothly Even if you are not a runner please consider volunteering your time in one of the areas outlined on the volunteer form We need all the help we can get to make this event a success for the students of Homer Brink Elementary If you are interested in PARTICIPATING or VOLUNTEERING for either the 3 Mile Monster Dash or frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run please read the attached registration forms for times and more information or download new forms at httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom If you have any questions feel free to contact Amy Derkowski at aderkowskistnyrrcom for information on the 3 Mile Monster Dash or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom for information on the frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Be sure to put ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line We hope to see as many Homer Brink Families as possible in the Park on Race Day October 26th The Town of Union will also be hosting their Family Fun Day with pumpkin carving and Hay Rides
8
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash
Where Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY When Saturday October 26 2013 at 200 PM Race Description The approximate 3 mile course starts and
finishes by the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course
will be on the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails and along the perimeter of the Park Manor neighborhood Please dress in costumes that are safe for racing Race Fee $20 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $12 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt
$20 on race day ndash No t-shirts
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 and to guarantee a t-shirt
Race day registration ndash October 26 2013 100 ndash 145 PM ($20 no T-shirt) Mail to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact aderkowskistnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line) For more information or to make additional copies please visit our website
httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom Prizes awarded to Top 3 male and female race finishers and different costume categories
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this race is a
potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash
Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all sponsors their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA Signature ________________________________
Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for families Thank you for supporting
Spartan families
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______ Amount enclosed $_____ Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____ Child ____ ____S ___M ___L ___XL (T-shirts are only guaranteed for entries postmarked by 101813)
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA
Mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
9
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
8
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash
Where Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY When Saturday October 26 2013 at 200 PM Race Description The approximate 3 mile course starts and
finishes by the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course
will be on the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails and along the perimeter of the Park Manor neighborhood Please dress in costumes that are safe for racing Race Fee $20 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $12 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt
$20 on race day ndash No t-shirts
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 and to guarantee a t-shirt
Race day registration ndash October 26 2013 100 ndash 145 PM ($20 no T-shirt) Mail to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact aderkowskistnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line) For more information or to make additional copies please visit our website
httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom Prizes awarded to Top 3 male and female race finishers and different costume categories
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this race is a
potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash
Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all sponsors their representatives and successors from
all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA Signature ________________________________
Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for families Thank you for supporting
Spartan families
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______ Amount enclosed $_____ Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____ Child ____ ____S ___M ___L ___XL (T-shirts are only guaranteed for entries postmarked by 101813)
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA
Mail with payment to Amy Derkowski 330 Norton Ave Endwell NY 13760
9
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
9
Maine - Endwellrsquos Homer Brink PTA provides support for many programs within the school for the children as
well as activities after school for
families Thank you for supporting Spartan families
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Where Lower Highland Park off of Hooper Rd in Endwell NY
When Saturday October 26 2013 at 330 PM Fun Run Description The approximate frac12 mile course starts
and finishes near the pavilions at Lower Highland Park The course will be on part of the Town of Unionrsquos Monster Mile decorated trails through the woods Please dress in costumes that are safe for running and ok
to get muddy Every person registered will have a chance to win an ME-Spartans cinch sac during a raffle at the end of the race Fun Run Fee
$12 before October 18 2013 with t-shirt $5 before October 18 2013 without t-shirt $5 on Fun Run day ndash No t-shirts will be available on this day
Pre- Registration Postmarked by 101813 will guarantee a t-shirt
Fun Run day registration at the pavilion in Lower Highland Park
ndash October 26 2013 300 ndash 315 PM ($5 no T-shirts available on Fun Run Day) Mail frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Registrations to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760 (Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA)
Contact APiester4stnyrrcom (please include ldquoMonster Dashrdquo in the subject line)
For more information or to make additional copies of frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run or 3 Mile Monster Dash registrations please visit our website httphomerbrinkptamonsterdashyolasitecom
Tear off below dotted line and mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
Waiver ndash I know that participating in this fun run is a potentially hazardous activity I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls contact with other participants the effects of
weather and conditions of the course all such risks being known and understood by me Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf waive and release the race organizers Maine ndash Endwell School District Homer Brink PTA all
sponsors their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event I also authorize the use of any photographs videotape andor quotations from me taken during the event for any and all purposes associated with the Homer Brink PTA
Signature ________________________________ Parentguardian ___________________________ (If under age 18)
Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ CityStateZip _________________________________ Email _______________________________________
Gender Male ______ Female______ Age _______
Amount enclosed $_____
Regular Youth ____ Girls Cut ____
Regular Adult ____ Womenrsquos cut ____
____ XS ____S ___M ___L ___XL ____XXL
Make checks payable to Homer Brink PTA Mail with payment to Amy Piester 2818 Crescent Dr Endwell NY 13760
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
10
Homer Brink PTArsquos Third Annual
3 Mile Monster Dash amp frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers
The Third Annual Monster Dash will be taking place on Saturday October 26 2013 We are very
excited and looking forward to raising even more money than we did last year for the PTA but we need your
help Please consider offering some of your time for one or more of the following volunteer positions We
need as many people as possible to make this a successful event Please check off any position(s) that you
would like to volunteer for and return to the PTA box in the main lobby of Homer Brink by October 18th You
will be contacted by email once forms have been collected and positions tallied Thank you for volunteering
your time to help raise money for Homer Brink PTA If you have any questions please contact Amy Derkowski
by email at aderkowskistnyrrcom or Amy Piester at apiester4stnyrrcom
Please detach and return to the PTA box by October 18th
We need to know we will have help on Race Day
Name ________________________________ Email ______________________________ Phone ________________
3 Mile Monster Dash Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Monster Dash 200pm 1230-200 Greeter direct runners from the parking lot to the registration pavilion _____
Registration Table Register runners for the Monster Dash (5 to 7 people) _____
100-230 Refreshments set up and monitor distribution of refreshments _____
200-330 Refreshments monitor distribution of refreshments and clean up at end _____
130-330 Water Station Set up water station in Park Manor pass out to runners and clean-up (2 families)_____
Finish Line Placers help to keep placement of runners organized at end of race (5-7 people) _____
Caboose Runner Cross the finish line last to making sure all racers make it back safely _____
Road Marshalls Adults that can be in Park Manor to direct runners and look out for traffic _____
Trail Marshalls Children that can be on the trails keeping runners on course _____
frac12 Mile Monster Dash Fun Run Volunteers-Saturday October 26th ndashStart of Fun Run 330pm 245-320 Registration Table Register runners for the Fun Run (2 people) _____
300-400 Start Finish Line Announcer Start the racers and lead cheers for racers as they finish _____
Fun Run Race Leader Lead the kidsfamilies through the approximately frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Middle Runner Run in the middle of the pack of kidsfamilies in frac12 mile loop _____
Fun Run Caboose Cross the finish line last making sure all racers make it back safely _____
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
11
Itrsquos never too early to start thinking about the 2013-2014 Homer
Brink Yearbook
The Homer Brink Yearbook is made up of 3 parts Individual Class portrait pages
Your childrsquos picture from Fall Picture Day or Fall Picture Make-Up Day is used
Pictures from Spring Picture Day cannot be used due to yearbook deadlines
Pictures from other professional photographers cannot be used due to copyright protections
Club Pictures
Group photos will be taken later in the year for all clubs and musical groups
Information will be sent home in a few months about Club Picture Day
Candid Collage Pages
Over 30 pages of candid collage pages will be in the yearbook from your favorite events
First Day of School Spirit Week Fall Festival Homecoming Parade Halloween Parade amp
Parties Secret Shop Holiday Parties Sock Hop Valentines Day Parties Family Fun Night M-
E Sports Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Morning Monkeys Grandparents Day Morning Program
Think Tank Field Trips and End of the Year Events from the 2011-2012 School Year (End of the
Year Picnics Invention Convention etc)
But we canrsquot do this without you Itrsquos easyhellipherersquos how Please submit your photos by
E-mailing your photos to homerbrinkyearbookyahoocom
Copy your digital photos onto a disk amp put them in the PTA box in the lobby (Or send the disk
in through your childrsquos homeschool folder in envelope labeled ldquoPTArdquo)
Digital photos only No hard copies ndash sorry
Photos of at least 1000 KBrsquos are necessary ~ Smaller quality photos are too blurry to be used
Firm Submission Deadline of March 1 2014
Early and periodic submission is encouraged so that we can meet our deadlines
Any questions please contact
Laurie Ceparano-Burke 761-4333 syrlaw1998aolcom
Yearbook Pictures
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
12
The PTA is looking for a couple of people
to take over Spirit Ware from Janine
Smith and Kathy Blake These ladies
have done a wonderful job choosing
merchandise that flies during Spirit Ware
sales We are eternally grateful for all
they have done for the Homer Brink PTA
If you are interested in being part of such
a successful program we would love to have you
Please contact Natalie Leotta at 607-321-3619 or nleottagmailcom
Everyone looks forward to
secret Shop
Friday December 6th 6-8 pm
Volunteers are always needed
Please contact Claire Congdon 759-0312 or Melissa Babcock 644-5162 if you are interested in
helping to make SECRET SHOP a success again this year
Barnes and Noble Book Fair Town Square Mall
Friday December 13th 9am-10 pm
Do your Holiday shopping and help your school
at the same time Check out our wish list so you may buy a gift
for your childrsquos classroom or teacher
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
13
2013 Fall Festival Planning Team
We are looking for people interested in helping to organize the fun activities for Homer Brinkrsquos Fall Festival
Since the festival is right before Homecoming this yearrsquos event will be on October 10th between 530 and 730pm
This yearrsquos theme is
Fall Festival is a fun student centered event that gives elementary school children the chance to show their school spirit by getting involved with the Districtrsquos Homecoming Activities include
Helping Decorate Our Homecoming Float
Craft Stations Games
Food and Drinks for Sale and morehellip
This yearrsquos Homecoming Parade will be on Saturday October 12th
We will have our first planning meeting the second week in September
Please contact Ed and Brenda Bernhauer at bbernhauerstnyrrcom for more information and remember to like us on Facebook for updates at
Homer Brink PTA
Maine-Endwell Science Olympiad Dougrsquos Fish Fry Fund-raiser
Monday September 30th 2013
1100 am ndash 6 pm
Endwell Church of Christ (Corner of Country Club amp Hooper Road)
Bake Sale amp Call Ahead Ordering (607)423-5996 (before 4 pm) Jim Tokos ndash Coach 239-0405
Cathy Porcari ndash Volunteer Coordinator 765-2490
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
14
Grade Parent Meeting Tuesday September 24
630 PM Homer Brink Cafeteria
If you are interested in being
a Grade Parent for your childrsquos class
please return the grade parent form
to school with your child ASAP Make
sure you return the form even if you do
not want to be a Grade Parent but want
to make donations for the class parties
This is the only way that grade parents
can find out who is willing to help with
food drinks and other party supplies
You should have received the form the
second week of school
If you need another form please contact
Jackie Hennesey dhennesseystnyrrcom
or
Amy Piester apiester4stnyrrcom
You must be a current PTA member to
become a Grade Parent so please join
the PTA today
Maine-Endwell After Prom Party Bottle Drive Dates
M amp T Bank ndash Hooper Road 100 PM ndash 300 PM
Saturdayrsquos
July 6th 2013 Jan 4th 2014
Sept 7th 2013 Feb 8th 2014
Oct 19th 2013 March 22nd 2014
Nov 30th 2013 April 26th 2014
May 31st 2014
If you would like Your Bottles picked-up Please email meappartygmailcom
Please email or call 748-3170 to arrange for Pick-up the date of the Bottle Drive
Please have All your bottles amp cans by your front door or garage by 1100 am the day of the Bottle Drive
You can also drop off at Gerry Tulls Corner of 38B amp Route 26 at the Redemption Center OR Neighborhood
Redemption Center 2 Badger Ave Endicott ndash Mention M-E APP
Thank You APP Board Members
PTA Newsletter Deadlines
NovemberDecemberhellip10252013
JanuaryFebruaryhelliphelliphellip12132013
MarchAprilhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip2212014
MayJunehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4252014
Send your announcements to
APiester4stnyrrcom
Please make submissions in word
processing format only
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
15
Save the date This is a great event that we host to let the Maine-Endwell Bus Drivers and Transportation Department Staff know how much we value their commitment and dedication to our students Maine-Endwell PTA Council and all PTAPTSA units from Homer Brink Maine
Memorial the Middle School and High School all work together to host an appreciation Breakfast There are many ways to help out so watch as more information will be coming
home soon
Any questions ndash please contact a Maine-Endwell PTA Council Representative Marie Hopko mariehopkoyahoocom 748-5131
Cathy Porcari cporcarimestierorg 748-3170 Jen Guilfoyle jaghw4aolcom 748-7078
Chris Springer cspringergoodwilltheatrenet 786-0318 Maria DeBonis mdebonisstnyrrcom 785-7924
Bus Driver Appreciation Day Tuesday October 22nd 2013
You can clip Box Tops amp Labels for Education from hundreds of your
favorite products Our school benefited tremendously from these
companies last year So please clip amp send them in for us to redeem You
can drop them off in the HB PTA Box in the lobby or send them in an envelope marked ldquoBox Topsrdquo
Do you have old cell phones laying
around Send them in to the PTA and
we will turn them into cash for our
school Any model age type or
condition accepted in the main lobby of
Homer Brink Just put them in a bag or
envelope with PTA on the outside
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031
16
Upcoming eventshellip
PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Libraryhellip Wednesday 911helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip700pm
Bus Safety Weekhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 916 through Friday 920
Transportation Department Ice Cream Social at Bus Garagehelliphelliphellip Thursday 919helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-800pm
Grade Parent Meetinghelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 924helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 5 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 930helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
School Pictures helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 101 and Wednesday 102
Primary Sequence Open Househellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 600-645pm
Grade 4 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 101helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip630-730pm
Grade 2 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip600-700pm
Grade 3 Open Househelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 102helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip hellip700-800pm PTA Meeting in Homer Brink Library Molly Goosman -Getting Parents Connected with the Common Core amp How to Help Your Children Excel Wednesday 109helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphellip700pm
Emergency Dismissal Drillhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010Dismiss 15 Minutes Early
Fall Festivalhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1010helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphellip530-730pm
Superintendentrsquos Conference Dayhellip Friday 1011helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Paradehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Saturday 1012 helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Columbus Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Monday 1014helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip NO SCHOOL
Bus Driver Appreciation Dayhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Tuesday 1022
Monster Dash at Highland Parkhelliphelliphellip Saturday 1026helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip200pm
Fall Partieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Thursday 1031