The PTG Update - Rose Tree Media School District

The PTG Update
May 6, 2014
News from your Media Elementary Parent Teacher Group
Issue #12, The Keep-'em-Short-and-Simple Edition
Greetings, Parents!
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
In the Attachment
100 Year Celebration Merchandise
Mugs, prints, notepads, and more are offered through the PTG by
Maura B. McConnell Photography. A portion of the proceeds benefit the
PTG. Information and the order form is in the attachment. The original
image files will be available for free download from your PTG.
Class Grouping Letter to Parents
Mrs. Kotch explains how classes are formed.
Thank you, Teachers!
The MES teachers purchased two large canvas prints of the students
forming a "100" on Barrall Field as part of the 100 Year Celebration.
Thanks from Students
Mrs. Poulos' first grade class sends thanks to the PTG (which is you!) for
their field trip to see Charlotte's Web.
Relay for Life of RTM Luminaria Ceremony Registration Form -
Saturday, May 17, 9pm, Penncrest HS
Upcoming Events
Art Show - Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7, 6-8pm, MES Cafeteria
Fair Trade Bake Sale! - Monday, May 12, after school, State Street
exit
Come to taste and buy Fair Trade cookies and other goodies at our Fair
Trade Bake Sale, Monday, May 12, during pick up time outside the
school. This will be our way to celebrate International Fair Trade Day
(May 10) and raise awareness in our community about fairness and
sustainability. Join us!
Grandparents and Special Friends Day - May 8, MES
9:15-10:45am - All grades + A.M. Kindergarten
1:30-2:30pm - P.M. Kindergarten
MES Field Day - May 30, Barrall Field
Follow the link for more information and to volunteer.
5th Grade Fun Night - May 30, 6:45-9pm, Rocky Run YMCA
Volunteer Update
PTG Board Positions
We have candidates for all PTG board positions for next year. Per the
PTG by-laws, we will conduct a written secret ballot at the next PTG
meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at 7pm. All parents are encouraged to
attend and vote.
Yearbook Committee Members for Next Year Still Needed!
Let your creative side out. Contact us to volunteer for 2014-2015.
Any questions? Please reply to this message or send email to
[email protected].
Omar Thameen, PTG President
!
100-YEAR Products offered by Maura B. McConnell Photography
1. HIGH RESOLUTION/COPYRIGHT RELEASED CD
WITH ALL AERIAL SHOTS – APPROX. 130
IMAGES.
$75
3. 5 X 7 PRINT
$7
2. 8 X 10 PRINT
4. COFFEE MUG WITH TWO IMAGES
$12
$17
5. REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG – HOLDS UP TO 50LBS
$25
7. NOTE PAD
$12
6. T-SHIRTS (S, M, L – YOUTH, MEN’S, WOMEN’S)
$17
MAKE SURE TO SPECIFY IMAGE (S)
1. 100 WITH SCHOOL
2. 100 – KIDS ON FIELD
3. 100 IN FOREGROUND (UPSIDE DOWN)
25% OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE PTG
Please make Checks payable to Media Elementary PTG / Sorry NO CASH
Contact Maura B. McConnell – [email protected]/484-437-8968 with any
questions .
NAME: ____________________________________________________
PHONE #:__________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS:__________________________________________
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:__________________________________
QUANTITY /SIZE:__________________________________________
IMAGES (1, 2, and/or3):_____________________________________
PHONE #:_________________________________________________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED:______________________________________
Media Elementary School
Front & Monroe Streets
Media, Pennsylvania 19063-2493
Telephone 610.627.6800
Fax 610.566.3745
www.rtmsd.org
Mr. James M. Wigo, Sr.
Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Maria C. Kotch
Principal
May 5, 2014
Dear Parents / Guardians:
Meetings for placement in next year’s classes will begin later this month. Our teaching
staff spends a great deal of time crafting compatible groups. As you probably know, our classes
are grouped heterogeneously. When we develop our class lists, we consider participation in
special programs (AGP, accelerated math, learning support), math and reading levels, learning
styles, gender, and overall classroom performance.
As a parent, you may have information about your child that would be helpful in the
grouping process. Nobody knows your child better than you do. If you feel that your child has
an extenuating need, please submit your concerns in writing by Tuesday, May 20. Please do
not make requests for a particular teacher, but, rather, give information that will help us group
your child appropriately.
Please contact me or Mrs. Boyer in our school office, if your child (currently in grades k4) will not be returning to Media School in the fall.
Although grouping is basically complete in June, we do not send out grouping letters
until August. This gives us the flexibility to make necessary adjustments over the summer
months.
I am looking forward to the end of year activities, It is a busy time and I know that we
will complete the school year on a positive note. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Maria C. Kotch
Principal
Dedicated to Excellence
Did you notice the new additions
inside the Front Street entrance?
Thanks to our outstanding teachers and staff for
sponsoring these prints of Media’s Elementary’s
“100” formation, to honor the building’s 100 years.
Thanks also to Maura B. McConnell, photographer and MES parent.
We recently received a handmade book from one of
the first grade classes, containing drawings and
letters thanking the PTG for sponsoring their recent
Performing Arts Center.
– THE
PARENTS! Your support of PTG and participation in
our events helps make these field trips possible!
Relay For Life of the Rose Tree Media Community
May 17, 2014 10:00 am to 10:00pm
On Saturday, May 17th at 9:00 PM at Penncrest High School the Relay For Life of the Rose Tree Media Community will remember and
honor loved ones through the Luminaria Ceremony. The track will be lined with Luminarias to honor a loved one who has survived
cancer or in memory of a loved one that we have lost. As in years past, our wonderful Relay Choir consisting of students from the
Rose Tree Media School District and directed by Mrs. Sherre Gaertner, will once again inspire us through song. Luminaries are a
donation of your choice or for a donation of $25.00 or more a special purple bag will be decorated in honor of or in memory for a loved
one. Come out and join us for a very worthy cause and please stay for the ceremony
Dear Parents and Students: One important aspect of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life is bringing our
community together by remembering loved ones who have lost the battle to cancer and honoring those who have won.
Please help us light up the night on May 17th by purchasing a Luminaria Bag.
Credit Luminaria to:
Donation
Amount
Decorate own
Bag?
In Memory/Honor
In Memory/Honor
In Memory/Honor
In Memory/Honor
In Memory/Honor
In Memory/Honor
For more information please contact:
Marsha Adams
208 Blackhawk Court, Media, PA 19063
[email protected]

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