It was nice to see those of you who came out last night for the Book Fair, Fall Festival planning meeting, and Bingo Night! Here are some updates from the meeting.
FALL FESTIVAL: Friday, October 27, during the school day. This year's Festival will have 3 zones: a not-so-scary haunted trail; a choreographed dance zone; and a trunk-or-treat. Each grade-level will host a trunk-or-treat booth, and the third grade theme is Nightmare Before Christmas. Let me know if you have any ideas or props that will enhance our booth! And, it goes without saying that we will need volunteers! Cost is $7 per student, which will include Kona Ice, and may be paid using a credit card on Givebacks. Also, students who send-in a bag of candy may dress-down for free on October 20.
NEXT PTA MEETING DATE: The next PTA meeting will be Thursday, October 26, which is the evening before the Fall Festival. The meeting time will be spent setting-up for the event.
CHARLESTON WRAP: Thanks to every person who supported Marshpoint's Charleston Wrap fundraiser! You raised $4668 for the school! We nearly reached our 5K goal, and with your help, we still can. Although the student competition ended this week, you can shop online through December 4 and your purchases will continue to support our school. Use organization ID 22654.
100% PTA MEMBERSHIP: The competition continues! No class has reached 100% PTA membership yet, so we still have a chance to win! If just one person from every family in Ms. Stephens's class joins PTA, the class will be rewarded with a pizza party and $50 towards the class wish list! And the prizes are even bigger if we reach this goal soon because we are in competition with the other classes! Membership is $5 per individual or $10 per family. You may join and pay online with a credit card through Givebacks website. Becoming a member does not require any commitments. Your membership is financial support. Join the PTA today!
TREAT SHEETS: Did you struggle to find dollar bills for today's popsicle treat day? Consider treat sheets! This is an easy way to pay for your child's PTA Fun Friday treats (such as popsicles & popcorn) without needing to find cash! Order a sheet of 10 coupons for $10 on Givebacks using a credit card, and the coupon sheets will be sent home in your student's folder. Send in the prepaid coupon on treat day instead of cash! (Not valid for dress-down days because those are unrelated to PTA.)
SPIRIT WEAR: The dress code-compliant Marshpoint navy fleeces are now available, plus t-shirts and sweatshirts. Order spirit wear on Givebacks and it will be sent home with your student within a school week.
FACEBOOK: Do you like multi-platform reminders? Follow the Marshpoint PTA Facebook site!
LINKS:
Givebacks (formerly MemberHub):
Marshpoint PTA Facebook site:
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