Aloha!!!! 
The Valley Forge Elementary Spring Fair is coming soon on Friday, May 4th from 5 - 8pm. We have a fun night planned with games, inflatables, entertainment, a super raffle and yummy food all for a great family night out. As you know, it takes a lot of volunteers to park cars, run games, serve dinner, pull raffles, and streak hair... just to name a few. We would love to have at least one volunteer from every family sign up for a volunteer shift. Please take a minute to complete the attached form and return to the office to Joann Mayo/Spring Fair Volunteer Chair's attention.
Don't forget to channel your inner cake boss and sign up to bring a cake or baked item for the Cake Walk! You can sign up when you complete the volunteer form.
Please direct any questions to Joann Mayo (610) 341-9726 or email joann.t.mayo@gmail.com
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Help Wanted 
Since Jen Arnott graciously volunteered to run the Spring Fair, we need someone to take her place and run the End Of Year Teacher's Luncheon. Food is donated by parents. You just pick a theme and coordinate. Email Frani Aufiero, faufiero@verizon.net, if you are interested.
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VFES Spring Fair Tickets
Buy your tickets early and have more time for fun at the fair! New this year, you can pre-order tickets with the attached form until Tuesday, May 1st. The tickets will arrive home via your child's red folder by Thursday, May 3rd. Tickets will also be available for purchase before and after school the week of the fair. When you buy a bundle of 20 tickets ($10), you will receive 2 extra tickets free ($1 value). Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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VFES Spring Fair Book Sale
May 4, 2012
Once again we will have a used book sale at the Spring Fair. Pleasenote, this year we will be collecting both children's and adult books, CDs, DVD's and videos. If you have any of these items to donate, please drop them off in the book box which will be located in the school lobby after spring break. We are especially in need of chapter books suitable for our third & fourth grade students. Many of the books that your children have outgrown will make a younger child very happy!!
- No textbooks, magazines, periodicals, or encyclopedias.
- Any questions please call Beth Burns (610) 407-4591 or Adrienne Miller (610) 971-1555
We will be collecting materials until the day of the fair, May 4th.
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VFES Spring Fair -- GRAB BAGS
Aloha! We need your toys!
The Spring Fair on May 4 will be here before you know it! Clean out those closets and toy chests and donate your treasures for grab bags at the spring fair. Your child's castoffs could become someone else's new treasure!If you have puzzles, baseball cards, games, jewelry, stickers, pencils, stuffed animals, vehicles, leftover prizes, fun meal toys, or other toys, drop them off in the big yellow box in the lobby. We will be collecting items until May 3. Don't forget to stop by the grab bag table to find new treasures, too. See you at the Spring Fair!
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Relay For Life at VFE
VFE will hold our second Mini Relay For Life in June this year. This event, now called Relay Recess, benefits the American Cancer Society. Students will exercise, raise money and learn about cancer prevention. Fun activities will go on throughout the week of June 4th. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details!
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Looking For An Easy Way To Provide A Snack For A Classroom Party Or Birthday Celebration?
The TESD Food and Nutrition Services Department can help.
Instead of scrambling around the night before trying to prepare a snack for the whole class, why not let us help you!!! Don't worry about napkins or plates. We'll take care of everything. All food gets delivered to your child's classroom. Use the information and order forms. Complete the order form, and return it to the cafeteria 7 days prior to the date needed to provide a healthy and easy snack for your child's birthday celebration or class party. Additional information about the Food and Nutrition Services Department is also available at the following link on the District Website.
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 Falcon Fun Camp
The Valley Forge Elementary PTO will be conducting summer afternoon day camp from 1 pm to 4 pm with 3rd grade teacher, Matt Diamond, and Physical Education teacher, Alex Johnson, for any child who currently attends VFES or NEES in grades Kindergarten (must be completing kindergarten this year and entering First Grade in Fall '12) through Fourth Grade (entering Fifth Grade in Fall '12).
Click here for more information.
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SKOOOT - Squirrels Keep Out Of Our Trash
We need your help on a student service project to clean up the playground. Fourth grade student Joey Ibarra has taken the initiative to start a fund raising effort to clean up the trash on our school playground. He is collecting donations to go towards metal trash cans with lids to reduce the litter and keep squirrels out of the trash. He is hoping to raise money to buy 8 commercial grade metal trash cans, and an outside organization has agreed to match funds up to the first $1,000 in donations! See the attached link for information on how to donate.
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Counselor's Corner
Please click the link to the right to view this month's Counselor's Corner.
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Save the Date - Field Day is Fast Approaching!
Field Day "A" (1st and 2nd Grade) is scheduled for Thursday, May 24th. Field Day "B" (3rd and 4th Grade) is scheduled for Friday, May 25th. Last year went so well, we will be asking for parent volunteers again to help at various times of the day! The rain date for either of those days will be Thursday, May 31st. Please mark your calendars and be ready to have tons of fun in the sun!!
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Middle School Summer Fun & Fitness Camp!
The week of June 25th, Monday to Friday, 9am to 12 noon. For the first time ever, Valley Forge Middle School will be the site of a summer "Fun & Fitness Camp". This camp is designed specifically for boys and girls from VFMS and TEMS. The camp will include a variety of games and activities that emphasize co-operation, team-building, sportsmanship, and having fun through active participation. The camp will be sponsored by Valley Forge Middle School Health and Physical Education teachers: Mr. Semar & Mr. Ryan. Space is limited, so please sign up ASAP! Please contact Mr. Semar at SemarM@tesd.net or Mr. Ryan at RyanP@tesd.net with any questions or for an application. |
ARCH WEBINARS for May 2012
ARCH WEBINARS for May are on Stress and the Quest for Balance. Click on the attached flyer for more information. |
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"Three Scoops" to Anna Salvati and her huge team of volunteers for organizing a delicious Ice Cream Social. This year's social was attended by a record number of families - thank you for coming out to enjoy ice cream sundaes, friends and fun!
Thank you to Whitney Collins and Karen Reaume, our Dental Clinic Representatives, for handling the Yankee Candle Dental Clinic fundraiser. Great job!
Kudos to our amazing yearbook editors! Sarah Culbert led this great team: Julie Kanto, Sukie Carpenter,Frani Aufiero, Sally Selim, Stacey Pellegrini, Jenni DiMaio and Trish McFillin to create another colorful and photo filled yearbook. We can't wait for it to arrive!
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Upcoming Events
May 4 - Spring Fair 5:00 PM
May 9 -Bee Man
Grade 3
May 15 - Spring Concert 7:30 PM
May 16 - Volunteer Breakfast 8:00 AM
General PTO Meeting 9:15 AM
May 24 - Field Day Grades 1 & 2
May 25 - Field Day Grades 3 & 4
May 28 - Memorial Day - No School
June 1 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Zoo
June 4 - 4th Grade Field Trip
June 4-8 - Mini Relay For Life
June 11 - 4th Grade Talent Show
June 12 - Last Day of School (Half Day)
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Publication Date of Next Falcon
May 11, 2012 |
Questions or Comments?
Contact the Editors:
Wendi Ballas Barbara Loewengart ________ Raquel Hunter, PTO President Rebecca Wills, Principal willsr@tesd.net |
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