Febraury 17, 2016

You are receiving this newsletter as part of the Joseph Sears School Parents' Volunteer Association Community. This newsletter will be sent every first and third Wednesday of the month.

Coming Soon:

Febraury 22-26- Ability Awareness Week
February 26- New Trier Winter Carnival 5:30-9:00pm, New Trier East Campus

Looking Ahead:

March 15- JSSPVA Board Meeting
March 21-25- Spring Break
March 26- Late Start 9:20am

Announcements:

Sears Has Heart

SEARS continues to HAVE HEART! Service projects are well underway..... do you know what your children are working on to help others? Ask them if they know how Sears Has Heart. Have you marked your calendar for the SEARS HAS HEART BLOCK PARTY? Saturday, May 14th is the day--- we will celebrate our fantastic school and our community-- but you can't join us until you GIVE! Remember, we are looking for 100% participation! Give to Sears School and get admission for 2 to the party on May 14.

The JSSPVA Wants You! 2016-17 Board Nominations Starting

The Nominating Committee is beginning the process of slating the JSSPVA Board for the 2016-17 School Year. The JSSPVA is the heart of the Sears Community, as its volunteers coordinate many of our most treasured Sears programs and traditions including: Family Fun Day, Sears Cafe, Chess Club, the Benefit, Enrichment, etc. Are you interested in becoming more involved in your child's school? Do you have a suggestion of someone who has a special talent who might be just right for the PVA? The time is now! New Sears families are welcome and encouraged to get involved! Please contact Nominating Chair, Stacy Smith at 847-610-0848 or stacysmith@jhs-associates.com, for more information.

Alliance for Early Childhood

22nd Annual ScreenBreak Week!

Sunday, March 6-12

Children and their families are encouraged to turn off their televisions and other screens for a week, and enjoy alternative activities at home or at events coordinated throughout the community. This is truly a fun week for all!

ScreenBreak Kick Off Event features Popeye and Sailor!

Sunday, March 6, 3:30-5:00pm, Washburne School's Gym, Winnetka.

Bring your family to celebrate the kick-off of the 2016 ScreenBreak Week featuring a trick dog act, "Popeye and Sailor", as seen on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show. Including stunts such as jumping rope, walking a tightrope, and balancing a ball while walking, and more!

Tickets: $7 in advance / $10 at the door

For more information please see the website at http://www.theallianceforec.org/

Sears Cafe

It's not too late to order Marla's Brown Bag lunches!! Please click to place your order. Marla's Brown Bag Lunch Order