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RIVER BIRCH PRESS Avon, Indiana

Meet the PTO Board for the 2015-2016 school year: President: Tara Twigg taraburmis84@hotmail.com

Treasurer: Katie Richman katie.richman@hbgusa.com

Secretary: RebeccaRobinson becca0627@gmail.com

Helping Hands Coordinator:Leslie Dukes Tislow dukes17@hotmail.com

Fundraising: Crista Moore cristamoore@sbcglobal.net Darcy Spees dm.spees@sbcglobal.net Jen Ford fords@indy.rr.com

Activities:ReneaJohnson Renea.MarshJohnson@vmsbiomarketing.com Julie Doss jdoss@glickco,com

Corporate Promotions:Amanda Pickett mrspickett3@yahoo.com

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Thank you to all of the families who either made a donation or sold Discover Indy & Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough.  Our fall fundraiser was a huge success!  If you haven't turned in your unsold books yet, please do so as soon as possible.

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up Coming PTO meetings… October 6th 10:30am- LGI room November 10th 6pm - Media Center December TBD January 12th 6pm - Media Center February 9th 6pm - Media Center March 8th 10:30am - LGI room April 12th 6pm - Media Center

Activities planned for the year… Skate Night- November Family Game Night - January Talent show & Chili Supper - TBD I Love to Read Night - TBD

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Helping Hands Thank You!Since the start of school, Helping Hands volunteers have been hard at work in our building. Picture day, AG day, & weekly Media Center help. Each of these events are ran smoothly through the dedication of those listed below. If you are interested in volunteering and have not been contacted through the “Sign up Genius” app please send an email to: dukes17@hotmail.com Thank you to our River Birch Volunteers! From Many, We are One. Michele Retzak, Amanda Clearwater, Dyan Acosta, Jacki Powell, Jamie Johnson, Ashley Geisler, Kelly McCarthy, Lisa Zeller, Sara McNabb, Brandy Hussey, Michelle Madding, and Robin Hays. Your time spend helping out is appreciated.

Our first two PTO meetings of the year have been very productive!  So far we have had 6 grant presentations!  Our learning leaders have wonderful ideas for things they would like to add to their classrooms to make learning fun our learners!

If you haven't been able to make it to a meeting, the October meeting will be on the 6th at 10:30am in the LGI Room.  Hope to see you there!And if you are interested in being part of the PTO, but can't make meetings, we have several committees that need volunteers including: Teacher & Staff Appreciation, 4th Grade Farewell, Thursday Group, Fundraising & Corporate Promotions!  Please contact PTO President Tara Burmis Twigg at taraburmis84@hotmail.com if interested!