KINGS GRANT PTA NEEDS YOU!!!!

The KGES Parent Teacher’s Association (PTA) is very thankful to have the support and help of many parents, teachers and staff via PTA memberships and help at the numerous activities throughout the year. In the 2012/2013 School Year those needs are as great as ever and we invite everyone, (parents, grandparents, teachers and staff to name a few), to show their continued support of our students and PTA . Below is a listing of some of the open committees and board positions that need your support for next year. Please contact me directly if you are interested in serving and/or chairing one of these committees or serving on the Executive Board.

Thank you!

I would like to serve/chair the following committees:

Board Positions:

• President___
• 1^st VP___
• 2^nd VP____
• Corresponding Secretary___

• After School Enrichment
• Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
• Student Bookstore
• Fifth Grade Celebration
• Gifts to School Coordinator
• Historian
• Landscape
• Reflections Program
• Scholarships
• Student Life
• Lights on the Beach ticket sales
• Cash-o-la events
• Watch DOGS lead
• Spirit Wear
• School Fundraisers

Diane Jackson, PTA President  376-3672

Who: KGES PTA
What: Family Game Night
When: Friday, March 30th
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: KGES Cafeteria

Pizza meals can be PER-ORDERED during lunches Tues., March 27, 28, and 29th for $10.00 and will include: One large pizza, drinks, dessert and 5 game cards.

Game cards will be sold during the event for 5/1.00 or .25 each.

There will be door prizes, game prizes, and tons of FUN, FUN, FUN!

January’s Volunteer of the Month is Tom Brogan.

Mr. Brogan’s granddaughter, Arayiah Bentz, is in Ms. Smith’s PM Kindergarten class.

Tom owns his own lawn care business and lives in the King’s Grant community.

Mr. Brogan was a huge help during the Fall Carnival, running last minute errands and volunteering to the very end.

We are so thankful for volunteers like you Tom!

December’s Volunteer of the Month is Patti Jubell!

Patti and her husband, Pete, have a daughter at King’s Grant. Their daughter, Alli, is in Mrs. Follante’s third grade class.

Mrs. Jubell works as an Event Planner and also volunteers as the troop leader for Alli’s Girl Scout troop.

Patti took on the tremendous task of chairing the KGES Fall Carnival this year and it was a wonderful success!

Thank you for all you do Patti!

December 2, 2011 6-9pm

Join us for a SHOPPING EXTRAVGANZA!!!

Over 20 vendors from various companies will be on hand to help check off items from your holiday shopping list. A portion of proceeds from all sales benefits KGES PTA and our students. Cash and Carry items will be available, plus order and ship direct from each vendor.

ORDER ONLINE – CLICK HERE

All online ordering closes 12/4 to allow delivery in time for the Holidays.

SANTA will be here to take pictures with the children.

FROSTY WONDERLAND SHOP will be open, one night only, for the children to purchase holiday gifts for their friends and families.

Light refreshments will be served.
Heather Serio and Diane Jackson, Co-Chairs

Selection of vendors includes: Pampered Chef, 31Gifts, Partylite Candles, Uppercase Living, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Usborne Books, Discovery Toys, Longaberger Baskets, Tupperware, Scentsy Candles, Premier Jewelry, Lia Sophia, Willow House, Beauticontrol, Glass Décor, Stella and Dot, Brill Kids, Little Adventures, Twisted Sister Cupcakes and many, many more!!!

Click here to read article on Wavy.com

There are many ways to help raise money through links to continuous fundraising and shopping online.

Families have to re-link every year. Start giving to KGES today! Kroger – link your card to KGES # 91095 at the store or scan this bar code the next time you check out. You only have to scan once this year.

Food Lion – link your MVP card at Classroom Rewards, KGES# 217605

Harris Teeter – link to KGES #1331 Harris Teeter.com > community> together in education or in the store. Together in Education

Bloom – link your card to school ID#50292 Bloom for your School

Target – Target.com > enroll in Take Charge of Education – school ID# 104843, use your Target card Take Charge of Education

Farm Fresh - Collect your Farm Fresh receipts. Put them in the collection box near the cafeteria.

Capri Sun or other juice pouches – collect at home. Store empty pouches in Ziploc sandwich bag. Children can also help collect at lunch by placing in collection bin when throwing away trash.

Box tops – look them on food packaging, collect at home and turn in at school.  Click here for a picture of the eligible box top products.

Campbell labels – collect at home and turn in at school. Click here for a picture of eligible products.

Questions? Contact Anita Comeyne (757-477-4143) 

Please  subscribe to the website to receive emails, texts, and it interacts with facebook and twitter accounts.  Look on the left column for these helpful links.

We are offering a Birthday Book Club for the library and shopping coupons. There are many ways to help raise money through links to continuous fundraising and shopping online, just clicking our links will help.

School Spirit Wear has arrived! We have a huge offering this year to fit everyone’s style needs. Long and Short Sleeve T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Sweat shorts, Polo Shirts, Windbreaker Jackets, and even Sports bags! Order forms are in your child’s Thursday Folder. Orders are due by November 18th.  Samples of products can be viewed at the school.

The After School Enrichment Program is coming soon. Details to follow in the December/January Newsletter.
February 7 and 9
February 14 and 16
February 21 and 23

Paige Dietz, 340-2578 or
Stephanie Barnes-Mamaril