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April 27th, 2009
Hello ladies.
Hopefully this week will not be as crazy as last week and we will get all rested up and ready for a GREAT Teacher Appreciation Week.
It is May 4-8 and we have great things planned. Big thank you's to all of you who are such great helpers.
A note will go out with the kids this week and tell all about the activites. I have put all of the information from the note at the bottom of this email.
We are still needing parent volunteers to cover classes on Friday, especially in Pre-K. Please pass this on to anyone you may know.
Joan Johnson is getting b'fast together and Julie Pace will get it set up for Monday morning. If you are free and would like to help, let me know.
We still need a creative volunteer to help come up with a clever way to judge the baby pic contest...let the kids pick who they think is there teacher, let the teachers pick too, maybe, maybe not...please oh creative one out there...let me hear from you.
Wednesday...got it covered...thanks to Angie Sadd and Walmart. We will need some help stuffing bags. Maybe Monday, the 4th an hour or so before pick up...anybody interested in helping with "stuffing"...let me know.
Thursday...measure up day...got the cake taken care of and the goodies...
Friday...just volunteer help in the class rooms...once that is covered any help to set up, serve and clean up for the Fiesta would be helpful.
You are all wonderful and we couldn't do this without the great support of US parents as a team.
I have so loved this year!!!
Any donations for the "door prizes" at the fiesta???Just let me know.
Danielle Decker, 918-540-4120
It's Teacher Appreciation Week
at the Early Childhood Center
May 4-8, 2009
***Be sure to write a note of appreciation on the banners in the hallwayâ?¦
Monday - Please send a flower to school with your child.
Home grown or store boughtâ?¦each teacher will end up with a beautiful bouquet in their room.
Feel free to send one for the library, the cafeteria, the office, etcâ?¦BUT don't forget your teacher/aide.
***Breakfast will be served for the teachers/staff
Tuesday - Please send a sticker sheet, sticker pack or a stamp for your teachers "stash." These will be appreciated by your teacher when they are checking papers or giving positive rewards.
*** Teacher/staff baby picture contest
Wednesday - WE TREASURE YOU Day
***Teachers and staff will have treasures awaiting them.
Thursday - YOU MEASURE UP
***Teachers and staff will enjoy dessert.
Friday - YOU ARE SUNSATIONALâ?¦HOT HOT HOT
Mexican Fiesta from 1-2PM for all teacher and staff members.
***We still need volunteers to cover classrooms on Friday from 1-2 so our awesome staff can enjoy lunch all together. If you are able to assist us with this, please contact Joan Brown at 918-787-2989 or email her at Kellyscard@aol.com
Thank you, Danielle Decker, Kindergarten Parent 918-540-4120
April 27th, 2009
The last Grove PTO meeting for the school year will be tomorrow night at 6:00 pm at the Lower Elementary Cafeteria. We will be having officer elections so please try to attend. Attached is the agenda for the meeting with the officers we have "recruited" for next year. If you are interested in an officer position for next year please let me know. Also we have the following board positions for next year that we still need to fill: Publicity and High School Volunteer Coordinator. Please let me know if you are interested. See everyone tomorrow night. Christy Wright - Grove PTO President Download the Agenda Here.
The next general meeting of the Grove Parent Teacher Organization will be Tuesday, 4/28, at 6:00 pm at the Lower Elementary Cafeteria. We will be electing our officers for the 2009/2010 school year and finalizing plans for teacher appreciation week. Please try to attend.
If you are interested in helping with teacher appreciation week at the Lower Elementary, please try to attend our planning meeting tonight at Rotary Park at 6:30, or contact Melissa Wilkens at mkwilkens@yahoo.com.
March 25th, 2009
Instead of having a formal meeting this month, we will instead be meeting to make plans for teacher appreciation week. If you are interested in helping with teacher appreciation week please come to the Early Childhood Center Cafeteria, on Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00 p.m.. If you are unable to attend but would still like to help please let me know.
Christy Wright ptogrove@yahoo.com (918)232-5542
Grove PTO Meeting
Please join us Thursday, January 27th, at 6:00 pm at the Student Center at the High School (next to the cafeteria) for our next PTO meeting.
January is National School Board Recognition Month and we have invited our new school board members and the candidates for the school election to come speak.
The Grove Basketball teams will be hosting Jay at the High School that evening. So stay and catch the game after the meeting.
The middle school will also be hosting a fundraiser for the Native American Performing Arts Troupe. They will serve frito chili pie, tea, brownie for $5 dollars. The Native American Performing Arts Troupe is going to Hawaii in May.
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The next Early Childhood Center Reading Night is on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the ECC cafeteria. There will be a variety of educational games and listening to a guest reader. Please try to attend.
Mrs. Bloss is still needing parents to volunteer to work the salad bar for an hour each day at lunch (11:45 – 12:45). If you are available please contact her at 786-6127.
Our next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 p.m., more details to follow.
Christy Wright
Grove PTO President
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From everyone on the Grove PTO board we wish you a wonderful holiday season. We hope everyone enjoys the break and spending time with theirs families. Our first semester got off to a great start. We would especially like to thank Melissa Wilkens for all of the hard work to raise the money we gave to the teachers and principals this year. We would also like to thank Michelle Benn and Kim Hacker for organizing the Tailgate, and Lindsey Holt and her family for putting together the PTO float at the Grove Christmas Parade.
See you all in 2009. Christy Wright Grove PTO President
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Welcome Back Grove Staff!
We have a new year upon us and Grove is expanding to serve both the high school and the middle school this year. Grove PTO is committed to helping parents understand the importance of supporting their children in school activities. We encourage parents and community members to be informed about education issues in order to understand and support our school.
The “T” in PTO stands for teachers and symbolizes the vital partnership between home and school. All individuals in the school community are part of the PTO team. By working together, parents and school personnel can help ensure successful school experiences for your students. Promoting a better understanding of PTO programs and purposes will help us to be more effective in its student and family activities.
Grove PTO continues to find new ways to provide a setting for parents, teachers, principal, staff, and community members to come together to improve the lives of children and families through our programs and activities. As a teacher you are automatically a member of the Grove Parent Teacher Organization. Please try to come to our meetings this year and share your insight and knowledge with the rest of the PTO members.
Some of the programs Grove PTO has planned for the upcoming school year are:
- Walk a Thon Fundraiser
- PTO Tailgate
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Homeroom Parent Program
- Ridgy Reading Nights
Each school has been assigned a volunteer coordinator to help fill the daily volunteer needs in your building. The volunteer coordinators for the MS are Kristi and Francis Murray. The volunteer coordinator for the HS is John Stroud.
Your membership and support in Grove PTO will strengthen our ability to provide the best learning environment for all our students and encourage parents to participate and be more involved.
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Dear Parents, Guardians
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new and returning families of Grove Schools. The Grove Parent Teacher Organization was formed last year at the Early Childhood Center and Lower Elementary by a group of parents that wanted to become more involved in their children’s education. This year we have expanded the PTO to include all students that attend Grove Public Schools. The purpose of the Grove PTO is to provide the best possible educational experience for the students of the Grove School System. The organization strives to:
- Support the students of the schools with time, concern, and funds;
- Convene parents and school staff on a regular basis to discuss, to critique, and to become informed about issues of importance;
- Foster a cooperative relationship between parents, teachers, support staff, school administrators; and
- Foster a community support system for students in our schools.
Posted News 12-03-08
The lower elementary teachers and staff will be having their christmas lunch from 1:15 to 2:30 on Thursday, December 18th. Volunteers are needed to cover the classrooms and office positions. If you are available please contact me or Sandy Harper at the Lower Elementary. If you wish to help in a particular room let us know. We will try to honor request, but this may not be possible.
Ms. Tinney is also needing readers in the special needs classroom. Caring volunteers who can devote even a half hour each week or only one time would be greatly appreciated.
Finally, If you wish to have a float in the Grove Christmas parade, I need to know as soon as possible. REsponse has been low, but if I can get together 3-4 interested parents we could still have the float.
Happy Holidays.
Christy Wright
Posted News 11-25-08
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Lower Elementary Cafeteria. This meeting will be a combined meeting for November and December. The topics to be discussed are the wrap up for the Walk a Thon, and the float for the Christmas Parade. Hope to see you all there. Happy Thanksgiving,
Christy Wright
Download the December 8th PTO Meeting Agenda
Posted News 10-24-08 Grove Parent Teacher Organization
Join Us At Walk-A-Thon 2008
The countdown to the 1st Annual Grove PTO Walk-A-Thon has begun! The Grove PTO Walk-A-Thon combines fundraising with physical fitness. Students will love this special event walking with their families and friends and enjoying school-spirit. The Walk-A-Thon will be held on Tuesday, October 28th.
We look forward to the Walk-A-Thon becoming our only fund-raising event. This is the time to show our Ridgy pride! All money raised by the event will be distributed by Grove PTO to the Grove Principals for special projects in their buildings and classroom teachers to enhance their classrooms. Our goal this year is to raise $25,000. Most schools have shared with us that the Walk-A-Thon has become their most successful fund-raiser by far. Let’s show our Ridgerunner spirit!
Your child will bring home a pledge packet. Each family will be asked to find sponsors for their child as they participate in this fundraiser. We request that the children not be allowed to go to door to door solicit donations. A variety of motivational prizes will be given to all of our “walkers”! Along with healthy snacks and drinks to keep them nourished and hydrated. All students will be recognized and be allowed to participate regardless of the amount they raise.
There are forms in this packet that need to be returned to school by Friday, October 24th.
GROVE PTO ANNUAL_A_THON 2008
INSTRUCTIONS
PARENTS: here is a timeline for the Grove PTO Walk-A-Thon
Solicit Pledges: Attached is a pledge form so your student can begin collecting immediately from friends and family. NO door-to-door solicitation or from unknown persons. You can collect pledges up until Thursday, October 23rd. then your child will need to turn in the form and envelope to their teacher with all of their donations (cash or checks made to Grove PTO)
Turn in Pledges: All money and pledge forms should be placed in the envelopes provided and turned in by Friday, October 24th. If your student is in grades pre-K through 3rd, the envelope should be turned into your student’s teacher. If your student is in grades 4th or 5th grade envelope should be turned into their homeroom teacher. If your student is in 6th through 12th grade the envelope should be turned into the office. Please write your student’s name, grade, and teacher if in grades pre-K through 5th .
Counting of Pledges: Grove PTO will pick up all pledges from the schools. Grove PTO will tally the number of students in each class/homeroom in grades pre-K through 5th that turned in a pledge sheet. Grove PTO will tally how much money each school raised towards the Walk-A-Thon.
Prizes Awarded: All students who Participate by returning their envelope, regardless of how much money they rise, will be recognized and receive a prize.
Pre-K through 5th grade:
Posted News 09-28-08
Our next meeting is Monday night, 9/29/08, at 6:00 p.m at the Middle School Auditorium. Officers Bloss and Sheridan will be giving a presentation on internet safety for our children. We have one item of business to take care of after the presentation. We have made some new changes to our by laws and have a proposed Conflict of Interest Policy to vote on. The changes in the by laws and conflict of interest policy are needed for our 501(c)(3) application with the IRS. This is how we get approval for our non-profit status. The changes and policy are attached.
Hope to see you there. Christy Wright
Posted News 9-25-08
Our next Grove PTO Meeting will be on Monday, September 29th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School auditorium. Officer Bloss and Officer Sheridan with the Grove Police Department will be giving a presentation on internet safety for our children. I am including a link to an FBI website that explains why this issue is so important for today's parents. Please try to attend Monday night's meeting.
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
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Updated News: 9-4-08
They moved Mrs. Moman (art teacher) today, so they do not need any more moving help this week at the ECC. If you are available to help with Vision Testing, please contact Toyna Scott, at toynascott@yahoo.com. Christy Wright
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Updated News: 9-4-08
"THE 2nd ANNUAL GROVE PTO TAILGATE PARTY"
Don't forget to call "time-out" to enjoy this years 2nd annual Grove PTO tailgate party. The best games include winning scores for the home team and tailgate parties for the fans. Join us September 5th at 5pm on the Grove practice field as we rally together sharing fun, food, and football. Sponsoring the tailgate party is Arvest Bank and Core Fitness. There will be an obstacle course provided by Core Fitness, delicious food from Arvest Bank, face painting, and cheers for the Grove Ridgerunners. Please join the Grove PTO in this fun event.
The Grove PTO would like to encourage parents to get involved in their children's school. The purpose of the Grove PTO is to provide the best possible educational experience for the students of the Grove School System. Meetings are generally on the last Tuesday of every month, please contact the PTO for the next meeting time. This is your opportunity to make a difference in your children's education. We promise that the time you give our group and the school will be worth your while and fun! Won't you join us? If you are unable to attend the tailgate or meeting but would like to be involved, please call Christy Wright, Grove PTO President, (918) 232-5543 or e-mail ptogrove@yahoo.com.
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As the parent/guardian of a Grove student, you are automatically a member of the Grove PTO. No registration or payment of dues is required. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m... The meeting location will rotate between the school buildings. Our first meeting is scheduled for August 26th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Center Cafeteria. Newsletters announcing meeting dates, special events and other PTO news are sent home with students as well as being sent out to all members by email and posted on the ptomanager website (www.ridgerunners.ptomanager.com).
The Grove PTO has planned an exciting year of activities for all families to enjoy. The attached pages provide descriptions of activities to be held throughout the 2008-2009 school year, as well as a tentative calendar of events. We encourage you to support the PTO and Grove Schools by attending meetings and becoming involved. New ideas and suggestions are always welcome!
Please consider volunteering your time and talent to the PTO. If each Grove family volunteered for one event or activity it would spread the work load of this wonderful organization and make it more manageable, enjoyable and successful for everyone. Teach your children by example – be involved! We cannot do it without you!
Please comment the enclosed 2 Hour Power Pledge Sheet at the end of the packed and submit it at open house or return it to the office of your child’s school. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Christy Wright | Grove PTO President | ptogrove@yahoo.com | (918)232-5543
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GROVE PTO Calendar
2008-2009
- August 13th School Open House 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- August 14th Classes Begins
- August 26th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the ECC
- September (Date to be announced later) Walk a Thon Fundraiser
- September 5th PTO Tailgate
- September 30th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the LE
- October 28th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the UE
- October 31st Halloween classroom parties
- November 25th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the MS
- November 25th Thanksgiving Classroom Parties
- December 19th Christmas Parties
- January 27th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the HS
- February 12th Valentines Classroom Parties
- February 24th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the ECC
- March 31st PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the LE
- April Core Curriculum Testing
- April 28th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the UE
- May 4th through 8th Teacher Appreciation Week
Please check out the PTO Manage website at www.ridgerunners.ptomanager.com
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is a great way to become familiar with your child’s school, to help out where needed, and to meet other parent volunteers. Volunteers are needed everyday to help in the classroom, cafeteria, library, office, etc...If you are unable to volunteer during the school day there are many other ways you can help. Look at the list below to see where you can make a difference.
- Box Tops for Education
- Sponsored by General Mills, Grove uses this program directly to earn money by redeeming Box Tops for Educational labels from General Mills products. These labels are collected through the classrooms. Volunteers cut, sort and count them.
- Family Fun Nights
- Plan and coordinate a few evenings of family fun during the school year. Fun Nights for the 2007 -2008 school year included reading nights, fitness night and carnival night.
- Homeroom Parent
- This is a good volunteer option for those who cannot come into the school on a regular basis. This job entails calling other classroom parents as requested by the teacher, to coordinate classroom needs.
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Volunteers are needed in May to recognize and acknowledge the dedication of Grove’s many teachers and staff. Events in 2007-2008 school year included breakfast and an adopt a teacher program.
- Walk a Thon
- The main PTO fundraiser this year will be a Walk-A-Thon held in September combining fundraising with physical fitness. Children are sponsored as they walk or run around the track or playground. This will be our only fundraiser this year. Our goal is to raise $25,000. Volunteers are needed to help during the event with organization and set up.
- CORE Curriculum Testing
- Testing monitors are needed to help during the Oklahoma School Testing Program.
- PTO Tailgate
- Our second annual PTO Tailgate will be held before our first home football game on Friday, September 5th. Volunteers will be needed to help with set up, food distribution and activities.
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