Vance elementary PTA

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8/20/2016

Scholastic Book Fair: February 29-March 4

2/3/2016

Click here to volunteer at the Book Fair this year!

PTA Holiday surprise!

12/8/2015

The PTA is preparing a special holiday surprise for the staff on Friday 12/18 in the morning. We could really use your help so click below to sign up!

The Vance Dance ... Help wanted

12/1/2015

upcoming events

11/23/2015

Please make sure you have a couple of upcoming events on your calendar:

Tuesday, December 8th, 7:45 am - PTA Meeting

This is a great way to get more connected with what is happening at Vance, ask questions, and hear the plans for 2016. Please make an effort to come by and chat with the administration and our PTA volunteers. Do you know about the plans to create a Makerspace?

Friday, December 11th, 4 - 6 pm -
Vance Dance

This is always a fun event for the kids -
please ask how you can help!

Enhance Vance, Wednesday, Nov. 11th

11/11/2015

PTA Meeting, Monday, Nov. 9th

11/9/2015

Robotics and Makerspace

Please join us at 4:30 pm in the Media Center!

While board members, administration, and teachers provide school updates to parents, children of parents in the meeting will be invited to the cafeteria to build and test Lego robots. This opportunity is generously sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center and is a sampling of their Robotics for Kids program.

Meanwhile, in the media center, all eyes and ears will be focused on Mrs. Leab who will provide an explanation and vision of the Makerspace and answer any questions that parents may have. Please bring your questions and your fundraising ideas.

Custodian Appreciation Week

9/15/2015

It's Custodian Appreciation Week! Vance is fortunate to have 3 fantastic custodians maintaining our school. Please take a minute and have your child thank Ms. Brenda, Mr. Z, and Mr. Wall this week!

The Mighty Nest

9/8/2015

The Mighty Nest
Register at www.schools.mightynest.com and select Vance Elementary as your school of choice. Just for registering, The Mighty Nest will donate $1 to Vance Elementary School and they will send you an email to spread the word to up to 5 additional family members and friends. Click here to learn more.

Fall Family Movie Night

9/2/2015

The annual movie night is coming up! It will be on Saturday, October 24th, at 6pm. Click here for all of the details.

Read on below to learn about the Theme Baskets and contact your PTA Class Liaison for ideas!

We need volunteers to help make this a fun night for everyone - please sign up here!

Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser

8/12/2015

It's cookie time!

The Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser is underway! This was a very successful fundraiser last year and is a great chance to raise money for our school early in the year.

Please look for information being sent home in your child's Tuesday Folder.

Please remember:
> All cookie order forms and money are due on Tuesday, August 25th. Students can turn them in to their teachers.
> The cookies will be delivered on Monday, September 28th.

Click here to see some of the Otis Spunkmeyer cookies.

Also... you can sell on-line through Cherrydale Farms!

This is a great way to sell to family and friends who live far away and couldn't order the frozen cookie dough or other Otis products.

It is very easy:
1. Click here to visit www.cherrydale.com
2. In the top left, select "Seller Log-in" to create a new account or to use the one from last year_
3. Send the link to your friends and family, so your child and Vance can get credit for the sales

ad-Vance: Advertise in the vance newsletter

8/11/2015

Put your advertising dollars towards a worthy cause! Support Vance Elementary School by placing an ad in the monthly newsletter.

Click here more info: Ad-Vance!

Read All About It...

8/4/2015

Please be sure to check out the first Vance PTA newsletter of the school year! This was also sent home in the Tuesday folders today.

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Here we Grow...

8/2/2015

Who Can Join the Vance Elementary School PTA?

It is our hope that moms, dads, teachers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, community members - anyone who wants to support Vance - will join the PTA. The membership fee for 2014/2015 is $6 per person or $10 per family.

How do I join the Vance PTA?

The membership form is now available below. Please feel free to print, fill out and send it to school with payment in an envelope marked Vance PTA.

What happens after I join the PTA?

Joining the PTA will give you the opportunity to get involved in supporting your child(ren)'s school and, consequently, their education. You will meet other PTA parents, teachers and staff who are equally committed to Vance and who demonstrate their commitment by volunteering their time, talents, and resources to various events and fundraisers.

You are welcome to choose your level of involvement, but there is always a need for volunteers. You may be skilled at organizing, baking, technology, A/V equipment, music, decorating, crafts, making phone calls, or doing research - the point being that there will definitely be a way for you to help out. Your membership and support is greatly appreciated.

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Benefits to Joining the PTA

Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.
Tap into a Network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.
Speak Up. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.
Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events.
Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

Enjoy Substantial Benefits. Individuals and local units can take advantage of a host of benefits from PTA membership including discounts and offers from benefit providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters and much more. The national PTA website has a full list of benefit providers.

Welcome Back to School!

7/30/2015

To our teachers, staff, parents, and especially our kids: Welcome back to Vance! An extra special welcome to all of those of you who are new to Vance this year. Please volunteer, get involved, and get to know your school!

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