Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Bear PTA News - Last Days!

Parents, Teachers and Friends…

We have made it to the Finish Line! What an amazing year we have had at Camp Bear this year. Thank you for everyone who was involved with our PTA and school this year. Your involvement is what makes our school amazing.

A few last announcements…

PTA INVESTMENTS
The PTA had a very successful year and was proud to give a number of generous gifts back to our school!

Some of the big ticket items included:
Teacher Grants - $14,721
Technology - $20,000
New Playground - $20,000
Chromebook Set and Cart - $7,460
Outdoor Classroom - $4,168
Popcorn Machines - $1,112

SUMMER LEARNING PACKETSTo make sure that the skills built over the last nine months remain sharp, the PTA, with guidance from our wonderful teachers, have put together an online Summer Learning Packet for each grade level. Participation is OPTIONAL. The packets are available at any time on our blog.

1. Choose the grade level that your child will be in next year.
2. Print it off.
3. Have the student complete the work over the summer.
4. Return the packets to your child's new teacher during the first week of school, no later than Friday, August 9.

Students who complete their Summer Learning Packet and return it to school by August 9 will be rewarded with a prize from the PTA.

PTA SURVEY
Please take a minute and complete this survey. This is our last step for our PTA School of Excellence application.

CONSIGNMENT SALE
Donate your gently-used uniforms to the PTA this week. The uniform container is in the foyer by the front office. Skirt hangers are needed at this time. 

Uniform Drop-Off - July 17-18 from 10 am- 2 pm. 
Uniform Sale - July 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. All prices are as marked.
Half Price Day - July 19 from 10 am – 1 pm. This includes $10 Grab Bags* (Plaid excluded).

 All events are in the Bear Cafeteria. Volunteers are needed and get to shop early.    

SCHOOL SUPPLY HELP NEEDED
June 26 at 9 am – Volunteers needed to unload pallets for 30-60 minutes.
July 16 – Deliver supplies to classrooms. 8 am (heavy lifters) and 8:30 am  (easy deliveries and inventory)

FIELD DAY
Field Day is tomorrow. Parent and grandparent volunteers with background checks completed are needed and welcome.

Have a safe and happy summer vacation!

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