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Important Dates
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March 3
Read Across America
March 7th
Pinchbeck's Got Talent
March 13th
Fourth Grade Recorder Concert 6pm & Art Fair 6:30-8pm
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PINCHBECK'S GOT TALENT 2014
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Please join us this FRIDAY, MARCH 7th at 7pm in the Godwin High School auditorium for the SHOW! Order your advance tickets on sale for $5, click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h7cH3kmzyjy6ptQ8gTMzEt81GAox-Fg3lDtFYbYRbNU/viewform. Check-Only payments must be received no later than tomorrow at 2pm, Tuesday, March 4th! Tickets will also be sold at the door. Doors Open at 6:30pm for general seating.
Volunteers are still needed to help the night of the show. We are also still in need of treats to sell at the Concession Stand during intermission. Please click http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4FA5A82AAA8-talent1 to sign up!
Don't miss this fun filled family evening of singing, dancing and more!
Molly Snow & Robin Jager
PTA Talent Show Co-Chairs
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BOOK FAIR
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A big thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Scholastic Fiesta Book Fair a success at school. If you did not get a chance to stop in, the online Book Fair will be open until March 7th. Thanks again!
Liz Farber and Kim Jones
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PINCHBECK'S VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
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It's time again to nominate Pinchbeck's Volunteer of the Year!
If you are PTA member and you know a fantastic individual who has made a significant contribution to the Pinchbeck community through their volunteer efforts, PLEASE nominate them. Send me an email with their name AND why you think they should win the Volunteer of the Year Award. Any volunteer can be recognized, they do not have to be a member of the PTA board. Please email your nomination by Friday, March 7th to cathycalhoun1519@verizon.net.
Once I have a list of nominees, we will vote electronically via the Pinchbeck PTA Newsletter.
Thanks,
Cathy Calhoun - Volunteers
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PTA NOMINATIONS
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Making a change in your child's school through the PTA Executive Board
As the school year is almost half way over, it's time to start building the PTA Executive Board for the 2014-2015 school year. The Nominating Committee consisting of Melissa Flynn ( melissabflynn@gmail.com), Anthony Greulich (tonyg23233@msn.com) and Lisa McAlorum (lisaggio@sbcglobal.net) needs your help. Whether you are interested in being on the PTA Executive Board or would like to nominate a candidate, please email any of the Nominating Committee members listed above. The PTA Executive Board positions being recruited for are:
President-Elect - First Vice President of Programs - Second Vice President of Ways and Means - Recording Secretary - Treasurer.
Descriptions of these positions can be found by clicking here. (Input job descriptions).
Thanks in advance for your help!
The PTA Nominating Committee
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YEARBOOK AND SHOUT OUTS - LAST CHANCE
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Orders due Friday, April 11th
The exciting changes continue at Pinchbeck this year! Don't miss this keepsake of the memories. Order your Yearbook now!
Please complete the form going home in your child's folder or visit us online at www.balfour.com to order your Yearbook and Shout Outs. To submit with payment in your child's take-home folder by Friday, April 11th. You may write a single check to include both your Yearbook order and your Shout Out order or pay by cash.
Recognize your favorite student or teacher with a Shout Out!
Shout Outs are a great way to congratulate your favorite student, or thank your favorite teacher or faculty member! In addition to our traditional text-only Shout Outs, we are again offering Photo + Text Shout Outs as an option for making your message really stand out! Submission instructions can be found on the reverse side of this form. Shout Out orders are due Friday, April 11th.
Online Order Options
For all online yearbook ordering or additional accessories and personalization (name stamping) please visit www.balfour.com
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FOURTH GRADE RECORDER CONCERT & ART FAIR
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Please join us Thursday, March 13 at 6:00pm in the Pinchbeck Cafeteria for the Fourth Grade Recorder Concert
followed by the Art Fair from 6:30-8:00pm.
We will showcase art work and completed STEAM projects by our Pinchbeck students and serve light refreshments. We hope to see you there!
Ms. Holzbach and Ms. Allums
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REFLECTIONS
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The following students moved on to the Henrico County level of the PTA Reflections Programs after placing 1st overall in their respective categories at PES. Please see below for how these students placed at county. Congratulations!
| Dorothy Mulvaney | Primary | Literature | Award of Participation | | Emily Haueis | Intermediate | Literature | Award of Participation | | Gabrielle Addotey |
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| Music | Award of Merit | | Bronwyn Mulvaney | Intermediate | Music | Award of Participation | | Abigail Mulvaney | Intermediate | Dance | Award of Participation | | Nora Lombardi |
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| Visual Arts | Award of Participation | | Abigail Mulvaney | Intermediate | Visual Arts | Award of Participation | | Jack Snow |
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| Photography | Honorable Mention | | Riley Jefferson | Intermediate | Photography | Award of Participation | | Ella Williams | Intermediate | Film | Honorable Mention |
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READ ACROSS AMERICA
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Read Across America will be celebrated on Monday, March 3, in schools and libraries in every state. The National Education Association (NEA) started this program as a nationwide celebration of reading in 1997. Its purpose is to focus the entire country's attention on the importance of reading.
March 2 is the birthday of author and illustrator Theodor Geisel (1904-1991) who is known as Dr. Seuss. His objective in writing his humorous rhyming books was to make reading easy and fun for children.
This year Dr. Seuss' book THE LORAX will be read in every classroom. The students will create Truffula trees like the ones in the story to put on the classroom doors. A forest of beautiful Truffula trees will grow at Pinchbeck to make the Lorax happy.
On Read Across America day, guest readers will come to the classrooms. Students will also enjoy Dr. Seuss birthday treats (and maybe some green eggs and ham) as we celebrate reading.
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild,
To pick up a book to read with a child.
You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot,
To pick up a book and share what you've got.
In schools and communities,
Let's gather around.
Let's pick up a book.
Let's pass it around.
There are kids all around you.
Kids who will need
Someone to hug,
Someone to read.
Come join us March 3rd
Your own special way
And make this America's
Read to Kids Day."
By the NEA
-Jane Ruffa, Librarian
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDS HEALTHY BODIES
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Re-energize Your Wellness Routine
(Family Features) If the decadent dishes and busy schedules of the holiday season have set back your efforts towards a healthy lifestyle, fear not. With the right plan in place, it's easy to get back on track, re-energized and refocused for the year ahead.
Shorter days and colder weather may seem to heighten the desire to indulge in comfort foods, just as much as it can lessen the motivation to take part in physical activity, like hitting the gym or taking an afternoon stroll.
Health expert, author and registered dietitian, Patricia Bannan, shares a few simple changes to help re-charge your routine and get excited, no matter what the thermometer reads outside:
Set realistic expectations
If you haven't been running in months and plan to jump on the treadmill tomorrow, it's important to take your new workout in stride. Having high aspirations for your health is a wonderful thing, but there's nothing wrong with starting small. Setting achievable goals - such as jogging or walking for a certain amount of time each day - will help to keep you working toward the goal of running a10K in the long term.
Buddy up
By now you've likely commiserated with friends about the lapse in your health and wellness goals. This is the perfect opportunity to ask someone to partner up in your healthy pursuits. Ask friends, family, neighbors or co-workers if they are interested in joining a gym, taking a boot camp class, or participating in a healthy cooking course.
Supply your body with quality nutrition
Beyond getting in your required fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains through a balanced diet, taking a high quality supplement can help bridge any nutrient gaps and help you get what your body may be lacking. Vitamin B12 supports cellular energy production by helping the body convert food into energy.
Swap out ingredients
Healthier alternatives exist for all of your favorite dishes. If you crave a hearty bowl of chili, switch out ground beef for a leaner variety of ground turkey. Use whole-grain pasta in your favorite Italian dishes or whole-grain breads for sandwiches. These changes are small, but can have a big impact on your overall nutrition when put into practice.
By incorporating a few of these simple tips into your daily wellness routine, you'll be on the path to a healthier new you.
Greg Brown
Physical Education Teacher
gbbrown@henrico.k12.va.us
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