VFES PTO Newsletter 
Issue: 9  January 11, 2013  
Help Wanted 

Music Recording Volunteers Needed

 

Volunteers needed to help with recording your children's voices this spring. The PTO has a program where each child in the school is recorded singing their favorite song of the year. At the end of 4th grade, the kids bring these CDs home and you have great memories of what your child sounded like when they were young. However, we need help! If you would be interested, please email Julie Kanto at kantofamily@verizon.net.

 

We will be having an informational meeting after the holidays. This is a fun project that doesn't take a lot of time. Please consider helping!

Publishing Center Front Covers
(Title/ Laminating) Chairperson Needed

With help from parent volunteers, oversee the production of adding the children's book titles to their illustrated covers and lamination of finished covers.  The aspect of this position is less labor intensive than other publishing center functions.  Work can be scheduled at your own pace and a portion can be accomplished at home.  Email Julie Borrelli at julieborrelli4@gmail.com if you are interested. 
Volunteers Are Needed for the PTO Annual
Pizza Bingo Night Social!

Friday, February 8th      6:00-8:00 PM 

Place: at the Conestoga High School

Please click on the link to sign up!

Kindergarten Bake Sale Coordinator Needed  

Sale is 2/27  

 

Coordinate contributions from list of hospitality bakers and run a table selling baked goods. The Kindergarten Bake Sale proceeds will go to the Elmwood Park Zoo.  Complete instructions on running and advertising the sale, along with sample flyers, will be provided. Email Monica Moore at monicamoore@comcast.net if you are interested.

Spring Eco-Adventure Club Coordinator Needed

 

Spring Eco-Adventure Club Coordinator-
Handle administration of student registration signups, confirm registrations and answer any questions with parents, and prepare deposit for PTO treasurer for this Spring Club. Clubs spreadsheet and instructions will be provided. Email Monica Moore at
monicamoore@comcast.net if you are interested.
  
The Eco Adventure Club will be a NEW! Spring club that will explore nature through awesome projects, science experiments, hands-on activities and a session-ending eco-friendly party with children's project presentations. An enthusiastic instructor will cover topics of Rocks, Recycling, Birds of Prey, Native Americans, Wild Animals, Insects, Mini-Fort Building, Growing Food, and Natural Disasters.
PTO News

Save The Date For The Adult Social!

April 6th, 2013 at Phoenixville Country Club

 

The VFES Adult Social/Silent Auction & Casino Night will be held on Saturday, April 6th at Phoenixville Country Club. This is a fun event that raises around $10,000 each year for VFES. In addition to the casino games, there will be a DJ, 2 hour open bar, light dinner, silent auction and raffle baskets. It's a great time to socialize with other VFES parents and have some fun! Invitations will be sent home in mid-February.  If you would like to help, please email Raquel Hunter at ptopres@vfespto.org . Please click here for a flyer listing donations needed for the event.

Keep Clipping!
Last collection deadline is February 22nd  
  

Every coupon clipped earns 10� for our school.

Please check your expiration dates.  

Missed the last collection? No problem.

Keep bringing your Box Tops to Valley Forge Elementary School.

Community
Main Line Camp Fair   
January 23, 2013   5:30-8:30 PM  Conestoga High School

Click here to see flyer.
School News

2013-2014 School Year Calendar Approved 

 

The School Board adopted the 2013-2014 school year calendar at its meeting on December 3, 2012. The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 is September 3, 2013. The first day of school for kindergarten students is September 10, 2013. The tentative last day of school for students in grades 1-12 is a half day on June 16, 2014. Click here for a list of notable dates for the 2013-2014 school year as well as a link to a single page summary of the calendar on the T/E School District web site.

Gratitude Corner 

The PTO received many lovely thank you notes from VFES support staff thanking parents for their generosity during the winter gift collection organized by Heather Bittenbender.   Heather did a great job collecting and distributing the gifts and the staff was extremely appreciative!

  

In This Issue
Music Recording Volunteers
Publishing Center Covers
Pizza Bingo
Kindergarten Bake Sale
Spring Eco-Adventure
Adult Social
BoxTop
Camp Fair
School Calendar 2013-2014
Gratitude Corner

The PTO Needs YOU!

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Upcoming Events
 

1/16/2013 8- 8:30 AM PAL for Parents (4th Grade) in LGR

 

1/17/2013 1:30 PM
Betsy Ross (3rd Grade)
LGR

 

1/21/2013 No School  

 

1/24/2013 10 AM
Philadelphia Zoo -
"Remarkable Rainforest" (1st Grade)
Cafeteria

1/29/2013  

5:30- 7:30 PM
District Kindergarten Math Night at VFES 
 

 

1/31/2013 Kindergarten Field Trip to Planetarium 


2/1/2013 Chinese Round Robin (2nd Grade)   

 

2/8/2013 Pizza Bingo

 

2/13/2013 Kindergarten Valentine Program

 

2/15/2013 No School  

 

2/18/2013 No School

 

2/19/2013 - 2/26/2013 PSSA Grades 3-4

 

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Questions or Comments?
 

Contact the Editors:

Wendi Ballas


Rujuta Mandelia 
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Raquel Hunter,  

PTO President  

  

Rebecca Wills,

Principal

willsr@tesd.net

 

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