2014-2015 PTA Welcome Packet - Broward County Public Schools

PTA
2310 N. 70th Terrace
Hollywood, FL 33024
754.323.7369
[email protected]
Volume 38, Issue 1
August 2014
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST/PTA MEETING
Dear Sheridan Park Families,
We hope you can join us for the Volunteer
Breakfast, which takes place during our first
PTA Meeting of the year on Friday, September
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5 at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. You may
park in the west lot and enter through the
cafeteria. We need you for upcoming events
and programs such as the Book Fair, the
Holiday Shop, Box Tops and the Yearbook
committee. Come find out about the many
ways you can volunteer from home as well as
at school. Remember, in order to become
volunteer you need to register at
www.getinvolvedineducation.com. If none of
your information has changed, last year’s
volunteers can come into the office, show your
ID and take a picture. If you do not have easy
access to the internet, you can pick up a
volunteer form from the front office. If you
cannot attend this meeting but still wish to
learn more about upcoming programs and
volunteering opportunities, please feel free to
contact us at
[email protected]
or call the PTA line 754.323.7369.
The Parent-Teacher Association, or PTA, was founded
in 1897. Its mission was, and is, to advocate on behalf
of the school children. In the early 1900’s, the PTA
fought to establish kindergarten as part of the public
school system. In the 1920’s, it recommended universal
physical education. In the 1940’s, it petitioned for
federally funded hot lunches to be served in school. In
the 1950’s, together with the Red Cross the PTA was a
driving force to promote the dispensing of the Salk
vaccine for the prevention of polio, which led to
mandatory immunization. In the 1960’s, it launched a
campaign against the dangers of smoking. In the
1970’s, it targeted Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention.
In 2001, within 24 hours of the attacks on New York City
and Washington D.C., the PTA launched the Helping
Children Cope With Tragedy website. The list of PTA
accomplishments is a long and illustrious one. I invite
you to visit www.pta.org to learn more about the history
of your Parent Teacher Association.
The PTA was established at Sheridan Park Elementary
in 1978. Here is but a short list of what we have
accomplished so far:
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Math Super Stars
Meet the Masters
Accelerated Reader
Red Ribbon Week
Reimbursing teachers for classroom supplies
Providing supplies to teachers and the school
Subsidizing the cost to parents for field trips
Coordinating volunteers for field trips and for
school events
Holiday Shop
Student of the Month
and much more!
We can’t do it without you! Join the PTA. Become a
volunteer. Here are some of the new programs we will
be starting:
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The Breakfast Club
Classroom Helpers
Homework Helpers
Men’s Club
Penny Collection
Come to the PTA General Meeting on Friday,
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September 5 from 7:30am to 8:30am in the
Auditorium to learn all the details.
2014-2015 PTA Board Members
Maria C. Tracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Principal
Hari Heller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President
Jerard Heller… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 st Vice President
Nestor Schpaliansky . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd Vice President
Sheri Gomez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Susana Segura . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corresponding Secretary
Kathy Paredes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Secretary
Donna Caruso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Teacher Liaison
PTA MEMBERSHIP &
SPARKY STORE ITEMS
FUNDRAISER
This fundraiser was so successful last year; we are
doing it again this year! You may pick up your first
box of chocolates (one per student) at Open House.
Once you sell your first box of chocolates, and turn
money in to the PTA, you are welcome to pick up an
additional box. You will be able to sell as many
boxes as possible before the announced deadline.
This will help pay for student activities and
incentives, and it gives you a chance to win fun
prizes! These chocolate bars pretty much sell
themselves. Neighbors, friends, family and coworkers love to support children and their schools,
and at $1 per bar, this is a great way for them to
help. (Please do not let your children go door-todoor unless they are chaperoned.) There will be
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prizes for the 1 , 2 and 3 place students who sell
the most chocolate. The parents of the 3 winners
will also win a prize (one per student). The top
selling classes (most money collected per student)
for these three groups, Kindergarten through 2nd
grade, 3rd through 5th grade, and the A-Team
Classes, will also win a prize. The three winning
teachers will also receive their own chocolate bar!
More details will be on the flyer/permission slip that
you will receive in a few days.
Not only does joining PTA benefit the school by
supporting valuable programs, such as Accelerated
Reader, and enriching events, such as Red Ribbon
Week, it also benefits you! Please visit
www.pta.org to see all of the discounts you can
take advantage of by simply joining. You may
purchase PTA annual memberships, Sparky
T-shirts and our new Scientist Sparky T-shirts
individually, or in combination with our discount
packages. Also back this year are Sparky barrettes
and headbands. Sparky the Panther, our school
mascot, is featured on all of these items, and our
school motto, “We are Sparktacular!” is printed on
the back of the t-shirts. In addition to the regular
maroon and white Sparky t-shirts, you may also
purchase our new Scientist Sparky T-shirts for just
$13. While any Sparky T-shirt can be worn any
time, students are encouraged to wear them on our
various Spirit Days, and they are required to be
worn on field trips. A Sparky Store order form is
included in this packet, and is also available in the
front office or on the school website. Please
remember, by purchasing an annual membership,
you are helping your child’s school, but are not
committing to volunteer or attend meetings;
however we do encourage you to do so. Anyone
can join, including parents, grandparents, friends,
relatives, businesses and even students!
ACCELERATED READER
The PTA is proud to continue its sponsorship of Sheridan Park’s Accelerated Reader (also known as “AR”)
program for this school year. It was because of this past year’s amazing fundraising success that we were
able to purchase this valuable reading incentive program. Accelerated Reader is a software program that is
available to be used in the classroom, and has been shown to improve reading comprehension. Whenever a
student finishes a book that is at their reading level, they will have the opportunity to complete an AR quiz.
Points will be earned based on the quiz results. The PTA will be rewarding the students throughout the year
for their reading achievements. You will receive more detailed information from your child’s teacher; however,
you may visit www.ARBookfinder.com to find eligible books. We also encourage you to search the Broward
County Library catalog at www.broward.org/library and check out your book selections.
SHOPAROO
Sheridan Park has a hassle free way to raise funds for
our school. Shoparoo is an app available on
smartphones and tablets that lets you use your grocery
and drug store receipts (including Target, Publix,
Walmart, Winn Dixie, Walgreens, CVS, Costco, etc.) to
earn money for the school. Simply snap a picture of your
receipt and upload it to Shoparoo. When you do,
Shoparoo donates cash to Sheridan Park. It’s that easy!
Just download the app and designate “Sheridan Park
Elementary” as your cause and start snapping away!
Visit www.shoparoo.com for more info!
SPE ON FACEBOOK
“Like” Sheridan Park Elementary on Facebook and
keep up-to-date on school events!
COLLECTIONS
The PTA collects General Mills “Box Tops for
Education” and Campbell’s “Labels for Education”
throughout the year. These are worth money to our
school. If you use products from these companies, be
sure to send the labels in a package with your child’s
name and teacher’s name written on it. Every class
has a collection envelope. Each month, the class that
collects the most Labels and/or Box Tops wins a pizza
party, compliments of Joe’s Pizza & Pasta. The runner
up class gets a cookie and milk party. It’s one of the
easiest ways to raise money for the school, using
products you probably already have in your home!
JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS
National PTA® selected Just Between Friends as
the PTA membership management and
communication website. Just Between Friends
was chosen because it exhibits “best-in-class”
capabilities for a private, secure system. This will
be Sheridan Park PTA’s second year utilizing Just
Between Friends to send email blasts. When you
provide your email address on the Sparky Store
order form or at the Open House email sign-in
sheet, we will then enter you into JBF and you will
receive an email inviting you to join us. If we do
not get your email address, you may sign-up at
www.justbetweenfriends.com. On the home page
you will see an "Accept Your Group Invite" button.
After you click on that button, it will ask you for an
invitation code, enter 9791tok. You will then be
able to register. You may also use the site to
manage your own daily schedule.
NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING
If you are a PTA member and own a business,
we are offering you an opportunity to advertise
to over 700 students, faculty and staff. A
business card size ad for one month in our
newsletter is $30, two months is $50. Not only
will you promote your business, you'll also be
helping your child’s school, along with having a
potential tax deduction for your business. For
more information, call 754.323.7369.
TARGET REDCARD
If you have a Target Redcard, or you sign up for
one, choose Sheridan Park as your designated
school. When you do, Target will donate 1% of
your Target REDcard purchases to Sheridan
Park!
HELP OUR SCHOOL EARN FREE SUPPLIES FROM OFFICE DEPOT!
Our school will earn credits equal to 5% of your qualifying Office Depot purchase to use for FREE supplies.
Give our school ID# 70021659 or mention Sheridan Park at the register every time you shop at Office Depot.
The offer is good at any store in the U.S. and on their website, officedepot.com. For more details, visit
www.officedepot.com/5percent.
CONTACT US AT [email protected] OR 754.323.7369
OR www.broward.k12.fl.us/sheridanparkel/pta.html
Sheridan Park Elementary Events & Volunteer Programs 2014-2015 School Year
Accelerated Reader – Every quarter, the students with the highest AR points will get treated with a party. You can
help with setting up and serving.
Math Superstars - will be returning to Sheridan Park October 6 .
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Box Tops - Count Box Tops and Labels for Education at school once a month. We will send an email blast and/or
automated phone call with the date and time the count will take place.
Yearbook – Our yearbook is created online. You can work at home or school throughout the year. This is a fun way
to get involved from home at any time of day!
Student of the Month – Organize student rewards every month throughout the year.
Room Parent - Contact your child’s teacher for more information.
Volunteer & PTA Meeting – Friday, September 5th at 7:30 a.m. in the Auditorium.
Penny Collection for Charity - October 1 through 31
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Fall School Portrait Day - October to be announced - Help ‘tidy’ up the students and retrieve classes.
Book Fair Week - October 6 – 10
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Help students pick out appropriate books.
Book Fair Night - October 8 .
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Red Ribbon Week – the week of October 27 - Help with events
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PTA Meeting - November 21 , 7:30am.
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Fall School Portrait Make-Up Day - November to be announced
Career Day – December 16 - Contact the school for more information.
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Literacy Night - to be announced
Holiday Shop – December 1st - 5th – Help students with their gift selection at school.
Field Day - December to be announced – Help organize students for events.
Spring Class Picture Day – March 12 .
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Dan Marino Walk for Autism - to be announced
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4 – 8 .
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PTA Meeting and Elections – April to be announced
Other events and dates will be added throughout the year. We will keep everyone informed by email (turn in form below), with an
updated events listing posted in the front office and our monthly ‘blue’ newsletters. All dates are subject to change.
To be a volunteer, every year you must register with the Broward County School Board. Please visit www.getinvolvedineducation.com
and sign up today. This will ensure that you are officially registered with the county, so you can begin volunteering. If you have any
questions, please feel free to call the PTA line 754.323.7369 or email [email protected].
Thank you for taking the time to look over this sheet. We hope to see you throughout the year. We appreciate whatever time you can
offer and together we can make each event a success.
If you would like to be contacted about volunteer opportunities, please turn in the form below.
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Name: _______________________________
Email: _______________________________
Student: _______________________________
Teacher: _____________________________
Home Phone: _________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________

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