Flynn Family PTO Update 10/17/11

Hey there Flynn Families - Despite the chilly nights and shorter days, it is not time to hibernate.  We're just getting going at Flynn and many fun opportunites await you and your child this year both in class and at social events. 

Check your Calendar...

• October 19th is a half day - 11:30...
• OFF thursday and Friday for Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 27th, 5:30-7 is Math Night at Flynn - free dinner and fun math inspired games for your family
• October 31st around 1:15 is the annual Halloween parade at Flynn.  Ask your Room Parent or Teacher if they need any help with costumes or goodies for a class party
• November 3rd - PTO meeting 6:30-7:30pm.  Childcare provided
• November 7-11 Library Bookfair

Chess Club started last Monday with a full house of kiddoes ready to learn the game and others ready to pair off for a match.  Chess club is a free, drop-in class held every other week.  The next meeting is Monday, October 24th in the library. The club meets from 2:30-3:30.  If your child needs a nibble afterschool, be sure to send a snack.  Kids of all ages play chess - it is never too early to start!  If you have questions, contact Sarah Smith at sarah@esptrans.com.

OOPs!  Sorry, we missed listing Tammy Kuypers, another key parent volunteer for Walk to School Day.

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Contributions When you check out the Treasurer's Report below, notice that the PTO has received just over $1000 in direct donations in our "no buy" fundraiser.  Your genorosity in not buying things and in supporting the wrapping paper fundraiser is helping us kick off to a great start in the fundraising department this year - Thanks


Treasurer's Report  for October can be viewed by clicking on the following Link:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag-zi-SCj-zndEZnSFRBbkNEX05ERThYWHJCTzVuUkE&hl=en_US

Inclusion Committee: Hi Flynn Families. We are looking for a few parent volunteers to join our Inclusion committee. The function of this group is to partner with the school and the PTO to help identify barriers for families and to brainstorm ideas on how to provide accommodations so that all families have an opportunity to participate in events and activities at our school. For example, Want to attend the book fair dinner and bake sale but your child has a food allergy? Let us know. We can explore how to provide a safe alternative so they can still participate! Do you have a family member with special needs? Our committee will help to make the environment as accessible as possible to accommodate their need. If you are interested in joining our committee please contact Shelly Waterman at shelly.waterman@vtfn.org or Sarah Buhle at sarahbee6@gmail.com.

November Bookfair - November 7-10

You can participate in the bookfair in several ways.  Alice Wells (Librarian) needs a handful of volunteers during the week for set-up, cash register and take down (see list below).  You can also purchase a book for your child's classroom - teachers are encouraged to make a list of books they would like to have for their classroom.  Scholastic will provide book plates where you can write a message to your teacher.  Books also make a great gift - get some holiday shopping done early by buying the gift of books! 

Books can be purchased by students and parents M-Th and on thursday evening, the book sale moves down to the multi-purpose room and you can come browse the books and enjoy a low cost pasta dinner with your family. 

Volunteer Opportunities:

Morning:

Set-up Monday, 9-Noon (11/7)
Thursday Sales 8:30-Noon (11/10)

Afternoon:

Thursday breakdown Noon-3pm
Set-up in Cafeteria 3-5

Evening: (bookfair and pasta dinner)
Cashiers 5-7:30
Cleanup 7:30-8:30

*The pasta dinner will need a fair number of volunteers too - please specify whether you are interested in the bookfair, dinner or both!