JJ Flynn PTO Blog Post 10-19-14

Greetings Flynn Families!  We hope you enjoyed your long weekend and had a chance to meet with your teachers and hear about all the wonderful things going on at Flynn!  Here is some information about what is coming up at Flynn- If you have any questions, please email flynnschoolpto@gmail.com

BOOKFAIR AND PASTA DINNER

A note from Pasta Dinner Organizer, Janet Green:

Greetings Flynn Families!
Thanks to sign-up genius, we have almost filled all the volunteer spots!  There are still a few spots open where we could use your help.  Please check out the sign-up or email me at janetsaragreen@gmail.com and I will sign you up for a specific spot.  “Many hands make light work”  

Please also take a look at the donation requests for your child’s grade.  This week we would appreciate if everyone who is donating pasta, sauce, salad dressings etc. could bring it into the office or to their classrooms.   For 2^nd grade families you will note that we have changed our requests to treats for the bake sale.  After a thorough re-org of the PTO closet by Co-President Sarah Deshaw, a life time supply of paper goods was unearthed.  Sounds like we are set for the year!

I will be in touch in next week’s blog to keep everyone posted about donations we might still need.  Thanks everyone and have a great start to your week!

- Janet 

PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE
Please join our principal Graham Clarke in the Learning Center this Wednesday, October 22 at 8:30 am for an informal gathering.  This is a great opportunity to get to know Mr. Clarke as well as an informal forum to ask questions about things going on at Flynn.  Free coffee provided!  Hope to see you there!

BOTTLE DRIVE
Merola's is once again partnering with us to help raise funds for Flynn.  Save your bottles and cans and return them on Saturday, November 1st from 9am-5pm to Merola's (now called 802 BWS) at their new location in the Ethan Allen Shopping Center (between Aaron's Furniture and Snap Fitness).  Mention Flynn School and we will get an additional 10% of the redemption!  Like them on Facebook!

PICTURE RETAKES
Picture retake day is scheduled for this Wednesday, October 22. If you were absent and have already paid, you do not need to bring in another form.  If you were absent and have NOT paid, please bring your form and check in on the retake day (extra forms can be found in the PTO box in the office).

FEEDBACK
We have received several great suggestions from this tool!  Thank you to those who have submitted feedback through the form- Please keep it coming!

BOXTOPS
Thank you to the Niquette family for the great Boxtops reminder signs out in front of the school!  Keep collecting...the submission date is at the end of October!

UPCOMING DATES
October 22- Picture Retakes
October 22- Principal's Coffee- 8:30 am Learning Center
October 28- Book Fair and Pasta Dinner- 5:00-7:00 pm
October 31- Annual Birchwood Halloween Parade- 1:30 pm
November 1- Bottle drive at 802 BWS
November 6- PTO Meeting in the Learning Center- 6:30 pm

JJ Flynn Blog Post 10-12-14

Greetings Flynn Families!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The PTO will be using the website Sign-Up Genius to organize and coordinate volunteers.  It will hopefully make things easier for both volunteers and those organizing events- please check it out below!

BOOKFAIR & PASTA DINNER

The posters will go up this week around school!  Please mark your calendars and also consider donating a small amount of your time to help make this a great event for our Flynn community!  Be sure to bring your dollars...there will be yummy treats at the bake sale and a fun raffle!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- CLICK HERE!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- CLICK HERE!

FACEBOOK

If you haven't already- please like Flynn School PTO on Facebook!

MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ

The cast and chorus have been practicing very hard and there is no doubt this year's play will be Marvelous!  We hope you will come to the performances on November 14th at 7:00pm and November 15th at 4:00pm.

Please consider advertising in the Poster or Playbill- the details are outlined HERE.  The deadline for sponsors to be listed on the poster is October 24th!

Please visit the Very Merry Theatre's website to listen to or download the music from the show!

Please note that because of the early dismissal on Wednesday there will be no chorus practice this week.


If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Kuypers (kuypers5@yahoo.com) or Kim Hunt (kimberlyannhunt@gmail.com)

ROOM PARENTS

Room parents are off and running after last week's orientation.  You should be hearing from yours in the next week!  If you have any questions, please contact our Room Parent Coordinator, Shanta Eastman (shanta_eastman@yahoo.com)

SMOOTHIES & FOOD TRUCKS

You may have heard your kiddos chatting about the delicious (and nutritious!) smoothies- they were compliments of the Burlington School Food Project food truck called Fork in the Road.  The truck was parked out by the playground last Wednesday and handed out delicious smoothies to all Flynn students!

The heart of the food truck program is a culinary job training program that employs students from both Burlington High School and Burlington Technical Center.  The food truck will be integrated into academic classes such as business and culinary arts, and will provide meals that focus on local 
and seasonal ingredients including vegetables, fruit, and honey from the Burlington School Food Project’s network of school gardens.

Like them on Facebook!

Fork in the Road pulling up to Flynn 

PICTURE RETAKES

Pictures should arrive this week.  Picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22. If you were absent and have already paid, you do not need to bring in another form.  If you were absent and have NOT paid, please bring your form and check in on the retake day (extra forms can be found in the PTO box in the office).

FEEDBACK

We have received several great suggestions from this tool!  Thank you to those who have submitted feedback- Please keep it coming!

Save The Date… 

October 15- Early Release (11:30 dismissal)

October 16 & 17- No School- Conferences

October 22- Picture Retakes

October 22- Principal's Coffee- 8:30 am Learning Center

October 28- Book Fair and Pasta Dinner- 5:00-7:00 pm

October 31- Annual Birchwood Halloween Parade- 1:30 pm

Other Links:
STEM Blog

Flynn PTO Blog Post 10-5-14

Greetings Flynn Families!

FEEDBACK?

We have a new tool to help PTO gather constructive feedback from families on events and activities.  If you have specific feedback or suggestions, for example, fundraising ideas or ideas for a Flynn Family Night, please take a moment to fill out this quick feedback form. Your input is valuable! 

WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY

Our school is participating in Walk or Bike to School day THIS WEDNESDAY October 8, 2014-this is a national initiative to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling.  Join the fun!

BOOKFAIR AND PASTA DINNER

Come enjoy a a wonderful Pasta Dinner and browse through a terrific selection of books and top the night off with a yummy treat from the bake sale table!!

When: Tuesday, October 28 5:30-7pm (Bookfair starts at 5:00pm, dinner starts at 5:30pm) 
Where: Multipurpose room at Flynn 
Why: To have a great time and help support your school
Who: Everyone!!!!
Suggested Donation:  $5/person / $15/family
HOW TO HELP??- If you are still interested in donating food, baked goods or time on the day of the event please contact your room parent or e-mail Flynn School at flynnschoolpto@gmail.com  Thanks so much!!!

PICTURE RETAKES

Pictures should arrive this week.  Picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22. If you were absent and have already paid, you do not need to bring in another form.  If you were absent and have NOT paid, please bring your form and check in on the retake day (extra forms can be found in the PTO box in the office).

ROOM PARENTS

We are still in need of room parents in Ms. Hodgson’s Kindergarten.  We also need additional room parents in Brown, Cronin, Dee and Lessard.  Please consider helping out!  The role of the room parent is to help organize class events, recruit other volunteers to help in the classroom and to help organize one teacher appreciation event with other grade-level room parents.  Please feel free to come to the orientation even if you have not signed up!  Room Parent Orientation: Thursday, October 9 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Learning Center. Thank you to Shanta Eastman who has volunteered to serve as Room Parent Coordinator!  If you have any questions- email flynnschoolpto@gmail.com

PLAY: Marvelous Land of Oz

Please check out the following link to find out more info on how to support the play though Advertising!

FUNDRAISING

Correction:  While the Meadowfarm fundraiser brought in over $3,000 total-this is not what Flynn school earned. We will know our percentage soon! Thank you Happy Vail and Missy Hellyer for organizing! Didn’t buy wrapping paper? Don’t worry...there is still an opportunity to support Flynn with the Pay It Forward fundraiser. Write a check (to Flynn School PTO) and send it in to the office! We are almost to $800! Help us reach our goal of over a $1000!

LOST AND FOUND

Have you been to the Lost and Found already this year?  A good indication that your child's clothes need labels!  Help reduce the pile of Lost & Found items at Flynn School!  Order all kinds of labels through Mabel's Labels and a portion of each sale will go directly to Flynn School PTO!

https://www.mabelsfundraising.com/f/33919

OCTOBER PTO MEETING

Thank you to all who attended the PTO meeting last week.  Remember, YOU are the P. in PTO!  You are your child’s first teacher, strongest advocate and life-long cheerleader.  Your presence and participation at Flynn School sends a strong message to your child that you value school and academic achievement. Educational research has found that family participation in school strengthens students’ academic success.  Minutes from the meeting will be sent in the next blog post. Thank you to Tammy Kuypers for bringing a pasta dinner to share with everyone!  

Thank you to all the volunteers who have offered to take on a leadership position:

Co-Presidents: Heather Simmons and Sarah DeShaw

Vice President: Jessica Hook

Treasurer: Betsy Ward

Secretary: Christine Leithead

Shanta Eastman will serve as Room Parent Coordinator

Please take a moment to review the: MINUTES & BUDGET

Save The Date… 

October 8- Walk or Bike to School Day
October 15- Early Release (11:30 dismissal)
October 16 & 17- No School- Conferences
October 22- Picture Retakes
October 22- Principal's Coffee- 8:30 am Learning Center
October 28- Book Fair and Pasta Dinner- 5:00-7:00 pm
October 31- Annual Birchwood Halloween Parade- 1:30 pm

Other Links:
STEM Blog