Calling ALL new Claxton Families

...or people who like to meet new Claxton families!!

Mark your calendars for three ways to:

Meet new people

Get information

Feel more connected

Tuesday, November 13^th in the Claxton

Media Center

10:45-11:45

Thursday, November 15^th at Edna’s Coffee Shop in North Asheville

7:30-9:00

Saturday, November 18^th at Robert Lake Park 

(next to Montreat College in Black Mnt)

Parents chat, kids play

1:00-3:00

FYI:  Although we will have specific information about ways to use your gifts and talents for Claxton, the main goal is for new parents to get together. So even if you have no time to get involved right now, no worries at all….just come to any of the three dates that fits your schedule and personality the best. The more the merrier!

E-Mail Anne Raustol at annelizar@yahoo.com for more info about these events. Thanks!

Please join your child for lunch next Friday, November 16th.  Cost is $5.00 per person.  A schedule of which classes eat when came home with students this week.  If you didn't get it, please contact your teacher!

Claxton FLL Teams to Compete in Regional Tournament!

Please congratulate the Claxton's FLL Teams, the Wise Old Owls and Pajamma Grammas, on their success at the FLL tournament last weekend at UNCA! 

Wise Old Owls took home the presentation trophy, recognizing their enthusiastic performance, and the ability to incorporate research with seniors and practicing professionals into their fun and engaging skit.  While they were in their project judging and we were all waiting in the halls, the time keeper gave a big "Oh, wow!" when they got to the song.  GREAT JOB!

The Pajamma Grammas were recognized for being the team that consistently performed in the handful or top competitors across categories!  This goes to show that all of the hard work and practice really paid off.  GREAT TEAM EFFORT!

What does our success mean?  It means the teams are invited to one  regional tournament on December 1st.  

They were fantastic!  There were many twists and turns and, of course some highly charged moments!  The kids did fantastic -- they were smart, adaptable, and very supportive of one another (one of the hardest things for a kid to do in the midst of the ups & downs)!  Please let them know how proud we are of them!

Calling all artists! The A+ Committee is seeking professional or semi-professional or just talented painters to recreate the cover art from some of the Claxton student's favorite books on large canvases to be hung in the cafeteria. Help make Claxton look like the A+ School of the Arts that it is! Contact Melissa Cole Essig.

Can you donate a canvas? The A+ Committee is seeking donations of large (ideally 36" x 48") canvases to help us make Claxton look like the A+ School of the Arts it is. Please contact Melissa Cole Essig.

Welcome New PTO Board Members!

Kristin Hicklin will be VP of Volunteers.

Teri Reedy and Lisa Bishop will share Corporate Sponsors Chair.

We're still looking for someone willing to chair the Long Range Planning committee, so please let us know if you're interested!

Go Local NOW!

What is go local?
Go Local is a community-wide campaign to support the Asheville City Schools. It is unique in our community and unique across the country. Locally owned businesses have donated a discount to card holders for one year. 100% of the proceeds will benefit schools and our community by supporting you, the Asheville City Schools Foundation, and the Asheville Grown Business Alliance.

What is the Go Local card Fundraiser? 
The Go Local Card Fundraiser is a unique opportunity to pre-sell loyalty cards that provide discounts to the purchaser for over 350 local businesses all over Asheville. The cards sell for $15.  Five dollars from each card sold goes directly to your PTO.  Our schools are offered a unique pre-sale window from November 1 to December 1, 2012. This year, we are added many new business and focused on those close to our schools. 

When you purchase a Go Local card in the month of November, you can designate support the Asheville City School of your choice.

How it works:
• You will recieve a marketing packet that inlcudes the Go Local cards, flyers to post and  materials to send home in backpacks. Please do not give the cards out before you receive the money for them.  
• Direct people to our Facebook page so that they can keep in touch and get information on our participating businesses and deals. It is updated almost daily with new offers and discounts. The link is  http://www.facebook.com/#!/avlgolocal. 

Financial Management:
• At the end of January 2013, you will write a check to ACSF for the total of number of cards  you've sold times $10.00.  You keep your $$$.   Individuals can purchase cards online and designate your school as well.  Many campaigns do ¬really well with an online email/facebook component. 
Contact:  Michelle Robinson, michelle@acsf.org

PTO General Meeting -- All Invited!

Tuesday, November 13 from 6-7 p.m. 

This will be the second of four General Membership meetings for 2012-2013. 

We plan to hold a vote pertaining to funds remaining from the $500 allotted for staff mini grants this fall. Plus, there will be updates on additions to the PTO board and on coming events such as: the Winter Auction, 4th and 5th grade fundraisers, school holiday lunches, 1st Annual Arts and Crafts Show, next PVA Family Night, and more! As always, it is important that as many board members as possible attend.