Flynn PTO Update 10/22/12

Hey There Flynn Families - Hope you enjoyed the extra time with your kiddoes and were able to make it in to a conference with your child's teacher.  Don't forget that chess club starts this week - all levels are invited - newbies to old pros - there will be a partner for everyone!   If you are a chess fan, you are invited to join the fun - 7:30-8am on Thursday in the Learning Center.  Interested parent helpers are welcome to join in too! 

Attention 5th grade families - word on the street is that Starbase will happen for 5th graders afterall - thanks to some parent push, our students will benefit from free science and technology enrichment.  More info to come.

Halloween is approaching and Flynn school understands that parents want  to continue the annual costume parade at Birchwood despite the two campuses and bus shuttling.  Final details are in the works, but at present, 3rd-5th graders will bus back early from St. Joes to parade at Birchwood Nursing Center around 2pm.  Keep your eyes open for more details in the Flynn Flyer.

The weather is changing, please remember to send your child with some warm clothes for recess and gym.  Gloves, hats and jackets that zip are becoming a must already!  If your child comes home without his/her clothes/outerwear, check out the lost and found - it is located at the end of the hall that has the climbing wall/mats (near Ms. Carr's desk)  The bin is already overflowing with kid clothes and lunchboxes.  If you are in need of some warm staff, the Outerwear Swap is coming soon - we are still working out the details and possible location.

BookFair/Pasta Dinner coming soon....There are still volunteer slots to fill to help make the Book Fiar a success - contact Ms. Wells at awells@bsdvt.org to inquire.   ALSO check the backpack this week for an important handout coming home about foods needed for the Pasta Dinner.  Your small food donation + participation at the dinner (i.e. eating!) = a great community building event and more money in the PTO coffers to fund amazing opportunities for your kiddoes!

<sub>SAVE THE DATE

October 24 - Boloco Night to benefit Hunt MS outdoor classroom(keep in mind, your child will be at Hunt in the next few years...)- 5-8pm
October 25 - Chess Club at 7:30 am - Learning Center
October 31 - Annual Parade at Flynn/Birchwood - 2pmish
November 1 - PTO meeting at 6:30pm
November 8 - Bookfair and Pasta Supper at Flynn</sub>