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Why be involved in PTO?Researchers have been studying the effects that parent attitudes and actions have on their children’s academic success for many years, and they have reported consistently that children with parents involved in their education and schools earn better grades, score higher on tests, and much more.The reasons that parent involvement increases student success are many—in itself, simply letting a child know you care and are invested enough to be involved in his day-to-day school life sends a clear message about the value of school and education. PTO TODAY
Rhea PTO Officers for 2015-2016
President – Angie RidgewayVice President – Tiffany Latta
Secretary – Jenny HutsonTreasurer – Carrye Jackson
Overview of
PTO Events
Our Annual
Membership DriveBecoming A member of Rhea PTO costs A minimum of $2.00 per person ANY donation is greatly appreciated! Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, businesses and even community groups are welcome to join!
The end of this drive will be September 28th!
The top 3 classes in each grade who have the most
memberships will be rewarded with a special treat!
Box Top Collections
•Rhea Elementary has earned $24,480 over the past 6 years through the BOX
TOPS program by General Mills!• Each Box Top saved and turned into
the school does add to a larger scheme of funds to be used for our
students.•Everyone is encouraged to continue
to turn in box tops.
Rhea “Bulldog” Logo Sales
• New t-shirts will be available to purchase while supplies last at each one of our PTO sponsored events• Children sizes are available as well as some adult sizes• There are also a very limited supply of previous years designs
Fall & Spring Pictures
• Students will have individual pictures taken by a professional photographer in the fall and again in the spring•The fall picture will be used in the year book• Class pictures will be taken in the spring session
• Is a week-long opportunity to purchase books and materials for your child and teacher
• All proceeds from the book fair are used to purchase books for the library, classrooms, and students
Book Fair
Fall Cookout
• Parents and grandparents are invited to bring a blanket and come enjoy a picnic lunch with their student• Lunch ticket orders will be sent home prior to the event. These tickets will cost $4.00 each• Rhea students will pay their normal lunch fee and will not need A ticket
Fall Party• A special day of treats for students to enjoy together in their classroom• Fall activities and snacks• This event is sponsored by the PTO officers
Supper with Santa• This year will
mark the 25th annual tradition at Rhea Elementary
• PTO’s largest fundraiser
• School wide festival of activities
• Many volunteers are needed the week before and the night of the event
Supper with Santa Volunteers needed in
all areas:Bake sale
Cookie decoratingFace paintingFood servers
Popcorn serversCake walk
DecorationsNail painting
Photos with santaMaking ornaments
GamesA SWS Volunteer sign up sheet is available tonight!
Elegant Dinner
• Students & teachers come dressed in their Sunday best
• They are joined by local dignitaries for lunch
• They will dine in A beautifully decorated cafeteria while listening to A professional musician
• Parent volunteers will serve the students and teachers
Spring Party• Students look forward to celebrating spring• Snack foods, games, and crafts make spring parties full of excitement• Parents & grandparents are invited to attend • Room parents coordinate and manage their child’s classroom’s party.
READING CELEBRATION
• A day of celebration for the students’ efforts at exceeding their reading goals and for all of their hard work throughout the year•Students enjoy this day full of play with games, eating special treats, special guests and A petting zoo• Parents & family members are invited to join their child for lunch & to be A part of the special award ceremonies within their classrooms
Teacher Appreciation
• This is an important time set aside to recognize our outstanding teachers and staff
• We encourage through various meals, surprises and gifts
• Room Parents will call upon volunteers to help make this week memorable
PTO could not make all of these
events happen successfully without the
help of all of our great parent
volunteers from year to year! We
appreciate you and know that we are
partners for our children and teachers
in making the upcoming year a
success!
We need your help in Volunteering :
Fall Cookout September 18th
Book Fair September 17th-24thPlease sign up on the sign up sheets
that are available for these events happing soon!
Room Parents We will meet
briefly after this meeting
adjourns!
Book Fair Chairs
Rhonda Hatcher and helper Stacy Hayes
Advisor Krystal Watkins
PTO Communications
Jenny HutsonWays we will try to help keep you
informed:• Notes will be printed on color paper
and sent home in your child’s s folder• Mr. Owens will do regular call outs as
reminders of important upcoming events.
• The Rhea website at www.Parisssd.Org/rheaes then click on
the PTO tab• Follow us on The Rhea Elementary PTO
Facebook page
Introduction of Box Tops Chairman
Emily Daniel
Treasurer’s ReportCarrye Jackson
Special Drawings
Closing Remarks