We Really Need Parent Donations Needed 
For the Adult Social/Silent Auction!
Please consider making a donation of a dining gift certificate, tickets to movies & sporting events, or an electronic item to help us with our Silent Auction. This is a great thing to do with a group of friends. Please click here for a flyer regarding donations needed. |
Keep Clipping! 
Last collection deadline is TODAY
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.
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Valley Forge Elementary School Bowling Party
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Come join us for bowling, pizza and fun at the 
2013 Valley Forge Elementary School Bowling
Party, on Wednesday, February 27, 2013,
from 4 to 6 pm at Devon Lanes in Devon.
Just $12.00 per bowler gets you pizza, shoe
rental, soda, music, and of course, a great time
bowling and socializing with other VFES students.
Don't miss it! Sign up early so you and your friends can request a lane to bowl together. Walk-ins are also welcome. This is NOT a drop off event. For more information, click here.
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Second Grade Bake Sale
Thursday, February 28, 2013
To support our partnership with the  Berwyn Fire Company Thursday February 28, 2013, 9 am to 3 pm in the cafeteria During the children's snack time and during conferences We will have lots of yummy baked goods, soft pretzels and drinks for sale. If you would like to help, please contact Barri Alexander at barri.alexander@comcast.net
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Fourth Grade Pretzel Sale
Friday, March 1, 2013
On Friday March 1st, the fourth grade will be hosting
a pretzel sale to benefit the Valley Forge National Park.
Pretzels will be $0.75 each or 3 for $2.00 and drinks
will be $0.25. Click here for more information.
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Pizza Bingo
Friday, March 8, 2013
Get your B-I-N-G-O hat on and join us for the VFES PTO Annual Family Pizza Bingo Social to be held on:
Friday, March 8th  6:00-8:00pm
Conestoga High School!
Family admission of $20 includes pizza, drinks, bingo and prizes for ALL children who attend. Walk-ins welcome.
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Yearbook Cover Contest
Is your child a budding artist? Would they like to see their artwork displayed on the front cover of the VFE 2012-2013 yearbook? Please click here for more details on how to submit an entry. Contest deadline is Friday 22nd February 2013. We are looking forward to receiving lots of great designs! For more information, please contact Sukie Carpenter on 610-662-6427 or sukiecarp@comcast.net.
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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 next week. Copies of the invitations will be put on the PTO website and you can also pay online if you prefer at the PTO Store on the website. NEW THIS YEAR: Texas Hold'em Tournament and a Photo Booth! If you would like to help, please email Raquel Hunter at ptopres@vfespto.org.
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Save the Date for the VFES Ice Cream Social 
Friday April 12, 2013
We are thinking of Spring and that means the Ice Cream Social is coming up. It will be a fun night to catch up with friends and enjoy some delicious ice cream. Be on the "look out" soon for a flyer with all the details. We will need help so please consider being a celebrity "ice cream scooper" during the event!
We hope to see you there!
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Volunteers Needed To Help With The Bowling Party
February 27th, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
The Bowling Party chairpersons need 
5-7 volunteers to assist on site at
Devon Lanes with the Bowling Party.
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Make A Difference at VFES! Leaders Needed!
The VFES PTO has several open board positions for the 2013-14 school year. Working on the board is a great way to meet people, strengthen a resume and help out the school. While it may seem early to be advertising for next year, if you are interested, now is a great time to sit in on a board meeting or shadow a board member to see what the job is all about. The following board positions will be open:
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
VP of Socials
Communications Coordinator
If you are interested in any of these positions, job descriptions & FAQ can be found at www.vfespto.org on the "About the PTO" page or you can contact Raquel Hunter at ptopres@vfespto.org. We need parents with younger children to get involved! The next monthly board meeting is on 2/5. Let us know if you would like to sit in and observe. |
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Staying Well
As an ongoing effort to promote wellness, the preventative steps below have been reviewed with students. 
- Coughing or sneezing into the bend of your elbow or a tissue;
- Proper disposal of used tissues;
- Washing your handsfrequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water;
- Using an alcohol-based (at least 60 %) hand sanitizer;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Students are encouraged to follow these procedures. Hand sanitizer dispensers are available in all classrooms and common spaces of the building. Click here for additional information that was developed by the TESD Certified School Nurses. |
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Head Lice Reminder
As we head in to cold weather you need to 
remind your children to keep their coats
separated and not to share hats and scarves.
Head lice are not a health hazard but can be
quite a nuisance to deal with at home. You
should watch for signs of head lice in your
own family. One telltale sign is a persistent itching of the scalp, often accompanied by scratch marks.
If you suspect that your child has head lice, contact your physician or pharmacist to purchase the proper insecticide shampoo. Do not treat family members who do not have head lice. The shampoo is not a preventative product. It is for active cases only.
Please notify the school nurse if you find head lice and/or your child has been treated.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your school nurse. Additional information may be found on the TESD website under School Health Services.
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76ers Read for Ronald Program
We are excited to be participating in a 
new service project, 76ers Read for
Ronald Program! This project benefits
many different members of our community
including the families of the Philadelphia Ronald
McDonald house, our school, and our children.
Our children will benefit from the encouragement to read more at the same time they are learning to help other children. A kick off assembly is scheduled for February 5th and the project runs through March. Please look for the program packet in your child's folder in Early February. This is a wonderful way for our children and our community to work together for a common goal that benefits so many people! Thank you, in advance, for your support of this service project. |
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The Pajama Game
Conestoga High School
Hobson C. Wagner Auditorium
Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 28 at 7:30 pm
Friday March 1 at 7:30 pm
Saturday March 2 at 2pm
Saturday March 2 at 7:30 pm
Tickets are available at: http://www.stogatheatre.com
Click here for flyer.
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Box Tops bring in around $1,000 each year for VFES and we have to thank Sondra Zalewski & Karen Seifert for counting all of those little tops!
Ever wonder how the lobby gets decorated? Allison Hayes
and Katie Cannizzaro do a great job making it look festive each month.
Our Inter-School Representative, Jennifer Showers, and School Board Representative, Karen Reaume, keep the PTO informed and stay on top of discussions happening at these monthly meetings. Thank you.
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The PTO Needs YOU! Click the picture above for more information and to sign up!
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Upcoming Events
2/28/2013
Half Day Grades 1-8/No Kindergarten
3/1/2013
Bake Sale 4th Grade and Half Day/No Kindergarten
3/5/2013
Class Picture Day
3/8/2013
Pizza Bingo
3/12/2013-3/14/2013
PSSA Grade 3-4
3/25-3/29 Spring Break
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Publication Date
of Next Falcon
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Questions or Comments?
Contact the Editors:
Wendi Ballas Rujuta Mandelia ________ |
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