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 St. John's Episcopal School
PARENTS' NEWS
May 2012 | |
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This Week and Next
Volunteers Needed for Mrs. Butler's Retirement Reception
If you are available to help with parking and traffic direction during the Friday, May 11, retirement reception, please contact Ann West (214-354-9290).
 White Rock Spring Games
The community that plays together wins together! This first-ever, fun-filled day is just a week-and-a-half away. Registration is still open. The cost for a team of four is $100, and those competitors may take part in all of the events. Single participants may also register to compete in the Open Events for $25. 100% of the registration fees from St. John's families will come back to the school, so the more our kids play, the more our school wins!
Register now>> to participate in this Olympics-style field day or read this week's White Rock Spring Games newsletter>> for details.
Parent volunteers are needed as game supervisors, referees and scorekeepers. Help is also needed to man the information desk, first-aid station and on-site communications. If you are interested, check out the volunteer signup>>
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PA: The Year in Review
It starts with a causal meeting, just friends talking to friends. Pretty soon, the ideas flow, calls are made, calendars are filled...
And before you know it, you've done all of this:
- Summer kick-off: Meetings, meetings, meetings!
- Restructuring the PA: A BIG STEP! VP Community, VP Fundraising, VP Volunteers...we couldn't have done it without you!
- Goals are set, and we are on our way!
- Online enrollment: Volunteers are gathered
- Wishing Well: Yeah, we ROCKED it!
- Uniform Resale: Been there, DID that again.
- New Parent 101: Welcoming the new arrivals
- CARPOOL... Up and running smoothly!
- Lunches: The volunteers just keep on giving
- Sticking to budget, thanks to our treasurers
- Communications plans are made... and coordinated!
- Sunshine works tirelessly throughout the year!
- Outstanding parent programs:
- Book Fair: Online and in-house -- a success!
- Carnival: Moves to the front of the campus, with overwhelming attendance and support! A wonderful community event that gives back!
- Speaker Series: Welcoming informative guests to speak to our parents!
- SPIRIT: New items, selling with a square... GO, ST. JOHN's!
- Minutes taken at every meeting -- and beautifully!
- Grandparents Day: Overwhelming numbers and happy kids!
- Teacher Appreciation Lunches: On time, always yummy and very much appreciated by the teachers and staff!
- Box Tops and Grocery Cards: Steady support, Slurpees and yes -- free dress days!
- Archivist: Working to preserve our history!
- Whoooo Whoooo: Yes that is the TRAIN -- the Auction team and Raffle ran away with it this year! A HUGE SUCCESS!
- Nominations: A new slate and new enthusiasm!
- YEAR-END Teacher Appreciation Event: Tablescapes that will blow you away.
- Volunteer recognition meeting and passing the torch: GO LIZ and 2012-13 volunteers!
Can you believe that WE DID ALL OF THIS? Amazing. We packed this year full with positive enthusiasm and lots of hard work. Your hours of time, creativity and tenacity have turned the past 12 months into a record-setting year for the Parents Association. Your commitment to the PA is what makes this school unique, and a better place for our kids. Thank you, thank you, thank you for joining in and giving of yourself!
A special thanks to our partners in the Crusader Club. You guys are amazing. And, to the school staff. Without your fabulous and unending support, our success would not be possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you! For your continued and genuine support of the Parents Association. It is truly appreciated.
Ann West
2011-12 PA President
Estimated net income that we will be giving back to our school for the benefit of our children is $230,000. WOW -- you all are amazing!
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Actual or Estimated to-date: | |
Auction |
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$200,000 estimated | |
Carnival |
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$27,374 actual | |
Book Fair |
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$10,972 actual | |
Uniform Resale |
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$6,000 estimated | |
Spirit |
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*** $6,000 net for this year | |
Box Tops |
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$3,200 estimated | |
Grocery Cards |
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$2,700 estimated | |
Wishing Well |
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$9,553 actual | |
Membership |
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$7,216 actual |
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In addition to old favorites (Dads 'n Kids Donuts breakfast, Suds 'n Buds social) and new traditions (third annual Crusader Club Cares Day, second annual Family Movie Night), the Crusader Club sponsored two new events this year:
Holiday Hayride
On a Friday night in December, families gathered at the home of a St. John's family for pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, s'mores and other holiday festivities. Then everyone at this sell-out event boarded seven hay-filled trailers for a tour around Lakewood to enjoy Christmas lights.
Basketball Skills Clinics
The Crusader Club introduced a successful new initiative this year: the winter basketball skills clinics. More than 100 third through eighth graders participated in the 12-week pilot program facilitated by Sportsplex. Plans are in the works for additional clinics for other sports including baseball, soccer and volleyball.
Disbursements
The majority of money raised by the Crusader Club will directly support athletic programs and community service initiatives at St. John's. This year, the school received funding for three tetherballs on the playground, four new glass backboards for the Main Gym, a basketball shooting machine, as well as support for service learning and community-building events.
A portion of last year's golf tournament proceeds have been earmarked for learning spaces on the Hillcrest Foundation Rooftop Garden in the Beasley Foundation Science Wing.
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Have a great summer!
Mark your calendar for these events.
May
PA Meeting and Volunteer Recognition: May 15
Crusader Club Classic Golf Tournament: May 17
White Rock Spring Games: May 19
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