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Dingman Delaware Primary School PTA News Volume 4, Issue 2 Winter 2013 Getting to know PTA Board Member Julie Krause~ A great school is a partnership between teachers/staff and parents. The PTA can help bridge those two groups and contribute towards a successful learning environment for the students. I enjoy being a part of the PTA and serve on the board as Secretary, Health & Safety Chair and Book Fair Chair. Before moving to Pike County, I was an Exercise Physiologist but stopped working before my oldest son was born. He is now a first-grader and my youngest son is enrolled in preschool at Milford Montessori. If I'm not volunteering for a PTA event or spending time with friends & family, you'll probably find me running around Dingmans Ferry as I train for my third half-marathon. I hope to see you at the next PTA meeting and/or event! Read on to see pictures of PTA events, reading tips, a recipe and upcoming volunteer opportunities!!
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Dingman Delaware Primary School PTA News
Volume 4, Issue 2 Winter 2013
Getting to know PTA Board Member Julie Krause~
A great school is a partnership between teachers/staff and parents. The PTA can help bridge those two groups and contribute towards a successful learning environment for the students. I enjoy being a part of the PTA and serve on the board as Secretary, Health & Safety Chair and Book Fair Chair. Before moving to Pike County, I was an Exercise Physiologist but stopped working before my oldest son was born. He is now a first-grader and my youngest son is enrolled in preschool at Milford Montessori. If I'm not volunteering for a PTA event or spending time with friends & family, you'll probably find me running around Dingmans Ferry as I train for my third half-marathon. I hope to see you at the next PTA meeting and/or event!
Read on to see pictures of PTA events, reading tips, a recipe and upcoming volunteer opportunities!!
PTA Calendar of Events March 2013: 1st – Movie Night featuring Brave 4th-5th – Book fair Previews 5th-7th – Book fair 4-7 p.m. 23rd – Egg-Stravaganza 10 am-3 pm April 2013: 15th-19th – Pet Food Drive 15th – PTA Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m./PTA Meeting (nominations) 7 p.m. 22nd – Science Day/Earth Day May 2013: 6th-10th – Faculty and Staff Appreciation 14th-16th – BOGO 4-7 p.m. 16th – Art Show 6-7:30 p.m. 20th - PTA Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m./PTA Meeting (elections) 7 p.m. 22nd-24th – Field Days June 2013: 5th – Volunteer Celebration 10th – 2nd Grade Send Off
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• Set aside a regular time to read to your child every day – studies show that reading out loud to your child will produce significant gains in reading comprehension and vocabulary.
• Surround your children with reading material – magazines and books that are appealing can be placed throughout the house to tempt your child.
• Have a family reading time – read silently in the same space as your child. Seeing you read will inspire your child to read.
• Encourage a wide variety of reading activities – have them read menus, game directions, weather reports, road signs, and other practical reading information.
• Develop the library habit
• Be knowledgeable about your children’s progress
• Look for reading problems
• Get help promptly for reading problems
• Use a variety of aids to help your children – textbooks, computer programs and books on tape are a few good ones.
• Show enthusiasm for your children’s reading and have fun with it!
www.familyeducation.com
Top Ten Ways to Improve Reading Skills
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
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Winter Family Fun! Getting outdoors can make our
long winters way more fun! Winter hiking is great exercise,
and fun to search for animal tracks! Check out these local parks for seasonal activities:
PEEC -Pocono Environmental Education Center Phone Number: 570-828-2319 Check out their fun and sometimes free indoor Eco-Zone! www.peec.org Promised Land State Park http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/promisedland/ 570-676-3428 High Point State Park http://www.nynjtc.org/park/high-point-state-park 973-875-4800
Homemade Buttermilk Heart Shaped Pancakes
1 cup Flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ¼ buttermilk, or 1 cup yogurt plus ¼ cup milk (or more to desired consistency)
1 large egg
Butter or oil for cooking
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add buttermilk, and egg. Stir until mixed.
Add butter or oil to griddle (or skillet) and heat over medium heat.
Pour batter into pan in the shape of hearts or in circles and use heart shaped cookie cutter after cooking.
Cook until tops are bubbly, some bubbles burst and edges look dry. Turn with spatula and cook until golden.
Top with fresh strawberries and maple syrup or whipped cream, enjoy!
So much good fun…
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Volunteer Opportunities…
Consider committing a few hours to help out! Clearances are great, but if you don’t have them, you can still help! Every extra helping hand is welcome and it all benefits our kids and their school.
Please e-mail [email protected]
Reflections Winners
Madison Gillan, Ethan Merritt, John Calabria, Josephine Dijan,
Olivia Conza, Jocelyn Hernandez
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