Cole Elementary PTO August Newsletter.

Cole Elementary PTO

August  2015

Greetings Cole Family! Welcome Back. We hope everyone had an amazing summer. We are greatly lookinforward to supporting our school and having another successful year. We hope that every family at Cole considers becoming a member of the PTO team this year. The cost is only $5.00 per family, and is an investment in your child’s education. Be on the lookout for the PTO memebership forms in your child's backpack, and at upcoming school events. Spread the word and help us invest in our childrens school. 

 

A List of Few of last year’s successes:

 

 

1.      Brand New Playground

2.      Winter Wonderland Dance

3.      50 New Headphones for the school

4.      PTO Store

5.      Volunteers for Picture day, shelf building, beautician projects, yearbook, and so much more

 

There is a place for everyone. We really do hope you will help the PTO become even more successful this year.

 

Considering Running for PTO Office:

President: Shall preside over meetings of the organization and executive board, serve as the primary contact for the principal, prepare the agenda and represent the organization at meetings outside the organization.  Oversee PTO events and fundraisers. President’s vote will act as the tie breaker for executive board meetings

 

Vice President: Shall act as an aide to the president. Performs the duties of the president in his/her absence.

 

Hispanic Ambassador: Required to be bilingual (Spanish and English). Primary role is to represent and communicate with the Hispanic community. Translate PTO meetings and PTO events when needed. Translate flyers, documents, newsletters upon request.

 

Secretary: Records the minutes of the meetings. Takes and keeps a roster of all members and voting members attending each PTO meeting. Help with flyers, newsletters. Maintain current and past records

 

Co-Treasurer (TWO): Has custody of all funds of the PTO. Keeps full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures. Makes disbursements as authorized by the President, Executive Board or organization in accordance with the budget adopted by the PTO. Presents a financial statement at every meeting of the organization and other times when requested by the Executive Board. Shall prepare all tax statements for all taxing authorities as may be required.   All such tax statements shall be reported to the membership at a regular business meeting. Reviews books at the beginning and end of term with the president.


Stay tuned for more information on how you can run for one of these offices for the 2015-2016 school year. We are so excited to get this new year rolling.

Guest Writer: 4th Grader Jacob

What I want my school to have!

 
       I wish my school had a day called pie day. Every March 14 at your pie in Murfressboro, TN 1970 medical center parkway we'd go but everyone that wants pizza has to bring 10 or 5 dollars. Bring in 10 to if you want something really good 5 ir you just want a pizza and they have gelato. If you don't know what gelato is, it's like a rich creamy kind of ice cream at your pie. I think gelato is 3 or 4$ of 10. And I forgot to say if you're a vegetarian they have vegetarian pizza! If you love meat they have meat lover's pizzas to! If u eat anything I don't know? The field trip doesn't cost anything. If that's what you want.

                                                by: Jacob
                                                          4th Grade Cole Elementary Student

Guest Writer: 4th Grader Stefanie

What I want to be when I grow up!

                                                             
By: Stefanie, 4th Grade Cole Student

  Today I’m going to talk about what I want to be when I grow up! When I grow up I want to be a singer, part of a cheerleading group, or an artist. I love those three choices! I’ll do anything to be one of those three things. That is what I want to be when I grow up!

Reasons To Get Involved At Your Child’s School

 1.  Parental involvement boosts student achievement

2.  Parent involvement is about using your talents, skills, and strengths to better the school.

3.  Develop new skills by volunteering

4.  Connect with other members of the community

 5. Volunteering just 1 hour a month will make a difference

6.  You will start to understand your schools big picture visions

 7.  Your child will take notice

   8. We want our teachers to know we care about what they are doing

9.  It actually is fun

 10.   You’ll help raise funds to support the school

  11.  Number one reason is your child’s school needs you!!!

12.   Have your voice and opinions heard

Volunteers coming together makes a BIG difference!

Cole's Elves Create Beautiful Entrance Display!

Cole's elves have been hard at work bringing Holiday cheer to our front entrance. We want to say a special thank you Kawcak family and friends! The Holiday display looks beautiful, and is a great place for families to snap a few Holiday pictures.

Wintry Snowman Display 

Holiday Cheer Contest! The Grinch Takes Home The Prize!

Congratulations Mrs. Williams, our 1st place winner for our Holiday Cheer Contest!! Thank you to all of our wonderful teachers who participated..

Apples For Teachers

Looking for a way to give back this month?  Let's show the teachers how thankful we are for everything they do? Here is your chance to give back!!! Apples for Teachers is the PTO's November project. How it works: pick an apple from the bulletin board that is located outside by the front doors, buy the supply, and deliver it back to the school. For complete details check out the flyers below. 

Pick an Apple to Give Back This Month!!!

Flyers with Details About Apples for Teachers

Questions please contact us at: ColeElementaryPTO@gmail.com