Claxton PTO

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Buy Your Carnival Wristbands & Tickets Now and Save!

The Claxton Carnival is less than two weeks away!

Your kids have something to celebrate -- report cards... benchmark tests... spring... warm weather, finally!

This year's carnival promises to be better than ever! In addition to the spectacular carnival fare you expect - the inflatable slide, cake walk, face painting, food, drinks, prizes and of course a Claxton favorite- Barley’s pizza! - each student will receive a passport with the purchase of a wristband. They'll work their way around the “globe” participating in games and activities chosen by each classroom to represent the country they've selected. This is an event you don't want to miss!

And, new this year, you can purchase your wristbands and tickets in advance and save 20% over the day-of prices. So, get 'em now!

Ticket Bundles - $8 for 10

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Falafel 5K - School Challenge

Hey, runners! Planning to run the Falafel 5k on April 21st?

Anyone signing up for the JCC's Falafel 5K or Fun Run can designate Claxton as their school of choice, and our PTO will receive $5 for every 5K registration and $2 for every Fun Run registration. Contact Amanda VanCleve, our Team Captain.

Already registered? You can still designate Claxton as your school of choice!

The two PTO's with the most runners having designated their schools will win $500 and $250.

Get more information and register now: Falafel 5k Info

PTO seeking Nominations & Volunteers

PARENTS!

Please support our wonderful school by signing up for a position with our

2013-2014 Claxton PTO!

Grab a friend and co-chair any position to divide and conquer!

Here's a short list of what we're looking for (Click here for the list with full descriptions):

Fundraising: Fall & Spring Fundraising Chairs, Corporate Sponsorship and Merchandise
Communications: Website/Blog (training provided), Directory, Yearbook, PR/Media outreach
Volunteer Committees: Staff Appreciation, Hospitality, New Families
After School Arts PTO liaison
Room Rep Chair
4th & 5th Grade Field Trip parent reps
SPMT Parent rep

There are also several executive roles on the board that will be open at the end of this year.

We truly need your support and appreciate your help! Supporting the PTO is a great way to directly and indirectly support all students, faculty, staff, parents and families in our school.

To sign up, or if you have any questions, please contact the nominating committee --

Jill Mooney, Tressa Hayes, & Kristen Hicklin!

We challenge more Dads to hop on board this year also!

Carnival, April 13th

Parents and Students, mark your calendars!

Claxton’s International Carnival

Will be held on:

Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Students and teachers have selected a country to showcase at the carnival and will come up with a game for participants to play. Each student will receive a passport with the purchase of a wristband and will work their way around the “globe” getting it stamped when they complete each game. We will also have some of the old carnival favorites from years past; the inflatable slide, cake walk, face painting, food, drinks, prizes and of course a Claxton favorite- Barley’s pizza.

Please check with your student’s teacher to see if they can use your help, and please come out to support the school on April 13th.

If you are interested in volunteering during the event for the PTO, please email

Molly Russell at mollyjrussell@mac.com

Applications for 2013 - 2014 FLL accepted through April 12th!

For the 2013 fall season, teams will conduct scientific research based on the theme "Nature’s Fury," and will propose an innovative solution to a real-world issue related to their research. Teams will also design, build and program a robot to compete in a game based on the same theme. Through all of this, teams must embrace the core values of teamwork, community service, "coopertition" and fun. Teams will compete in a regional tournament in November.

There are a limited number of spaces per team, and students must apply to participate. Application information is available here. Completed applications are due April 12th.

Registration fee for the 2013 - 2014 season will be $60 and will be due when team placements are announced. (The fee is waived for students with financial need).

Please email Jenny Manner for more information or questions.

Side Items Still Needed for Staff Appreciation Lunch, Friday, March 15th

We are still in need of some more parents to sign up to bring side dishes to go with the meal of tamales for the Staff Appreciation Lunch this Friday, March 15th. You can bring in the dish in the morning and put it in the teacher’s lounge. The volunteer coordinator will be on hand to assist you and make it easy!

Please sign up using the google doc spreadsheet link here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlOkoI25VAS-dFhlWlNHc0VtQ1NGV0xfaV81d3psZEE&usp=sharing

We are especially in need of beans, rice, and salad.

If you have any questions please contact Melissa Kledismkledis@yahoo.com

Thank you and let's show Claxton staff and teachers some love!”