Thursday Notes 
The Raskob Parent Association Weekly Newsletter
 
October 10, 2013                                                                                       Volume 1   Issue 8 


 RPA Activities & Announcements
Raskob's Pre-Holiday Book Fair 
November 4-8, 2013

Looking for an opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping while doing something good for your child and Raskob Day School?  
 
Well, look no further because starting November 4-8, you can purchase books and holiday gifts at the Raskob Book Fair on campus and online. Raskob's neighborhood bookstore, Laurel Books, is once again bringing the book store right to you and making it easier than ever.

This year you can purchase books two ways:
1. Stop by the school library before or after school to shop, RPA volunteers will be available at limited times November 5, 6, and 7 to take orders and process purchases. Stay tuned for more info.
2. Come to the RPA sponsored Parent Education Night on Tuesday, November 5 and shop before hand. Volunteers will be ready to help.
3. Shop online anytime November 4-8.

In addition to fun and informative books for Raskob students and their siblings, we will have some of your favorite cookbooks, parenting, gardening, decorating and travel guides.

Please send Becky or Carla the titles/authors of the books that you are looking to purchase for yourself or as gifts and we can to have them available at the Book Fair.   Please email your lists to  or .

Don't forget a portion of the sale proceeds helps purchase books for the Raskob Day School classrooms and library.  So the more we buy the more our kids and teachers benefit!

Help make the Book Fair a big success. We're counting on you!

 The Raskob Parent Association invites you to our first parent education event of 2013-14.  

Cyber Safety: Parenting the Digital Child
presented by Piedmont Police Officer Steve DeWarns 

What: 
A presentation on the safe use of internet connectivity, cell phones, texting and apps
When: 
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 | 7:00 PM
Where: 
Raksob Day School (room location TBD)
Who: 
This event is for all adults in the Raskob Community
How: 
Please RSVP to Marjorie to ensure space.  If not enough people reply, the event will be cancelled.
Cost: 
Free but donations to the RPA (Raskob Parent Association) to offset the cost of the event are greatly appreciated.  
Note:
The book fair will be open beforehand, so come ready to check out the selection.
Questions:
Contact Marjorie 

You can find out more about Officer DeWarns and more about this useful and practical presentation.

Monthly Faculty/Staff Breakfast
These take place on the last Friday of the month starting in October. Each class takes turns hosting the event for all Raskob faculty and staff. If school is not in session the last Friday, we move the breakfast to an earlier Friday. Please see schedule below for dates and class assignments.

 

- October 25: Benbrook
- November 22: Hagstrom
- January 31: Cohen, Valerie, & Higuera
- February 28: Marsh
- March 28: Sweeney
- April 25: Williford

 

As you can see, there is not a breakfast planned in December.  Instead, a special holiday lunch is planned.  The suggested menu is bagels, pastries, a hot dish like quiche, coffee, juice, and fruit. Each class will be contacted by their room parent for sign ups. 
School Activities & Announcements

Photo Make-up and Retake Day Details

 

School photo retake/make-up day is October 22.  Kathy, the photographer, will be here at 9am and begin shooting retakes and make-up photos by 9:30.  If families would like a retake, please follow the directions on the Mugsyclick envelope you received last week.  If you did not get an envelope, then your child's picture will be taken on October 22. 
In This Issue
Quick Links


School Notes

Room Parent List

Important Dates
Oct. 13
Postponed - Fall Cleanup Day
 
Oct. 14
Flag Football at Tehiyah Day School
 
Oct. 18
Spirit Day Assembly: Pajama Day
 
Oct. 21-30
Parent Teacher Conferences
 
Oct. 22
Photo make-up and 
retakes
 
Oct. 25
Middle School Dance
Resources

Now located on the RPA website under Resources

Workshops, Seminars and Speakers
Executive Function Skill Seminar for Parents
Sara Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP
Nov. 2

The Whole-Brain Child in the Classroom

Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

Nov. 14

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