September 29, 2014 Page 1 of 4 Birchwood ABC PTA/BAC News……. PTA News BAC News Our next meeting will be held on October 6th at 6:30 in the library. At that time we will be voting to approve the PTA budget for the year. We will also be discussing options and voting on what will replace the broken fish tank. Much more will be discussed and we hope to email an agenda to all PTA members prior to the meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at Please join us for or next meeting, October 20th. To be held at 7pm in Room 22. Look forward to seeing you there. [email protected] call 360-271-1614 or find us on Facebook Birchwood ABC Parent Teacher Association Everyone is welcome to join us for the meeting, but only PTA members can vote. If you haven’t signed up for your PTA membership you can find the paper work on the PTA bulletin board or online at http://bwabcpta.corecommerce.com/ Trunk or Treat There will be a committee meeting for Trunk or Treat, Tuesday, September 30th, directly after school in the library. If you are interested in helping with this event in any way please come. If you are unable to attend, but interested, please contact Colette Thibodeau at [email protected]. We are still in need of trunks and volunteers. Note: The date for Trunk or Treat has been moved from Oct. 31st to the 24th RWB Fridays It has been a long standing tradition at BWABC to wear our school colors red, white, & blue, on Fridays (or the last school day of the week for short weeks). Please encourage your child to wear RWB on Fridays or the last school day of the week. Let’s show some school spirit! Thank You Thank you to all who helped make Donuts for Dad a success! What a great turn out. It is wonderful to have so many father figures supporting our students. Way to go Dads! Thanks to all the volunteers that lent a hand and gave their time to Family Fun Night. Without you these community building events couldn’t happen. Also, a huge thank you to Mr. Blake for making our Believe Fundraiser a success! September 29, 2014 Page 2 of 4 Keeping Our Kids Safe BWABC will be joining this campaign: Look for more info soon. http://www.itcanwait.com/all I just pledged not to text and drive Now I use #X to pause the conversation. You can take the pledge too at itcanwait.com. Believe Kids Catalog Fundraiser Congratulations to our Kindle Fire winner, Lizette Aragon! Thank you parents and students for your hard work getting out there and raising some funds for our PTA. Expect delivery of the items in 4-5 weeks. Dates to Remember…… September 30th Trunk or Treat meeting 3:35 in the library October 2nd Hero’s Board We would like to update our Hero Board at the entrance to the school. If you are a military family or who has a member that serves our community as a Police Officer, Fireman, EMT or 911 Despatcher, we would like for you to send in a picture of the Student(s) with the service member to be included on this board. Please get a flyer located on the board and return the bottom portion with a 4X6 photo in a sealed envelope to your class room labeled PTA HEROS BOARD Phonogram Assembly 9:15 in the Gym 6th ‘Stomp out Bullying Day’Wear a blue shirt 6th PTA meeting 6:30pm in the library 15th Picture retakes th 17 No School-Professional Development 20th BAC meeting 7pm in room 22 22&23rd Parent teacher conferences. Classes released @ 12:30 22-31st Scholastic Book Fair in the Library 24th No School- Professional Development 24th Trunk or Treat 6pm-9pm 29th RWB Assembly 2:15 in the Gym 31st Popcorn Friday 31st Halloween September 29, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Popcorn Friday Support your school Popcorn Friday for the month of September brought to you by: https://www.youniqueproducts.com/HollyFullmer/ party/29098... Here are some simply ways to support your child’s education. Younique by Holly Fullmer - Uplift. Empower. Motivate. www.youniqueproducts.com Younique's mission is to uplift, empower, validate, and ultimately build self-esteem in women around the world through high-quality products that encourage both inner and outer beauty and spiritual enlightenment; while also providing opportunities of personal growth and financial reward. www.fredmeyer.com Support your favorite nonprofit just by shopping at Fred Meyer with your Rewards Card. We’re donating $2.5 million each year - up to $625,000 each quarter Popcorn Friday for the month of October will be brought to you by The Book Shelf in Eagle River Support Alaska PTA by shopping at AmazonSmile. smile.amazon.com When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to Alaska PTA. Let’s thank these business for supporting our school! Stop by and pay them a visit. Interested in sponsoring a Popcorn Friday contact Donna Wachsmuth at [email protected] Only two slots left. A great way to support your school and promote your business! September 29, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Birchwood ABC PTA Schedule (Dates subject to change) September: 30h – Trunk or Treat Committee meeting 3:35 in the library October: ?? - Student Council Elections 2nd - Phonogram Assembly in the gym at 9:15 am 6th - Blue Shirt Day/Stomp Out Bullying 6th - PTA Meeting, in the library at 6:30pm 15th - Picture Re-takes 17th - No School – Professional Development 20th - BAC meeting in room 22 22nd & 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conferences, ½ days, release at 12:30pm 24th - Professional Development 24th - Family Fun Night – Trunk or Treat 6pm-9pm 22nd - 31st - Scholastic Book Fair 29th - RWB Assembly in the gym at 2:15PM 31st - Halloween November: 3rd - PTA Meeting, in the library at 6:30pm 7th - Phonogram Assembly in the gym and 9:15am 11th - North Area Choir Festival 11th - Veteran’s Day (observed) 17th - BAC meeting in room 22 21st - Play Party/Sing A-long, Mrs. Hunt in the Gym @ 7pm 20th - National Parental Involvement Day 27th & 28th - Thanksgiving Break December ?? - Cookie Capers ?? - Choir Concert TBD ?? - Band, Orchestra and Choir Concert TBD 1st - PTA Meeting in the library at 6:30pm 4th - Phonogram Assembly in the gym at 9:15am 5th - Eagle River Tree Lighting - ER Town Square/Choir Performance 5:30-8pm 5th - Merry Merchant Munch, Fruit Sales 6th - Merry Merchant Munch 11am-4pm, Fruit Sales (school pre-sales) 15th - BAC meeting in room 22 19th - Professional Development (No School) 22nd-1/2 - Winter Break January: 5th - Back to school 5th - PTA Meeting in the library at 6:30pm 9th - RWB Spirit Assembly in the Gym at 2:15pm & Yearbook Presales 19th - Martin Luther King Jr. (No School) 23rd - Family Fun Night – Movie Night 27th - 31st?? - Spelling Bee 31st - Winter Fun Day 10am-1pm February: 2nd - PTA meeting in the library at 6:30pm 5th - Phonogram Assembly in the Gym at 9:15am 14th - Valentine’s Day 16th - Presidents’ Day No School 18th and 19th - Parent Teacher Conferences ½ days release at 12:30