General Meeting September 3, 2013

Candlewood PTA Mission To achieve educational excellence by encouraging parental involvement, building strong teacher-parent relationships, enabling academic enrichment programs, and providing academic, fun, and family-oriented activities which promote learning and strengthen our community.

What does the PTA do? Provides and supports services for our children Coordinates after-school enrichment programs Funds Cultural Arts performances Provides funds for teachers and school Hosts and sponsors community events Advocates for our children and teachers

Why join the PTA? Your child (the number #1 reason for all of us) Parental involvement at school helps your child succeed To spend quality time with your child in his/her school environment Get connected with other parents, teachers, school administrators Stay informed as to what is happening in your child’s school and community To have a voice for change or support directly impacting your child Make a difference by using your skills/hobbies FREE student directory

PTA Executive Board 2013/14 PresidentMichelle Planty Executive VPMindy Slade TreasurerAmanda Flint VP of Student EnrichmentJacqueline Maloba VP of EventsMaria Antonio-Smith VP of Public RelationsPat Vasco VP of FundraisingCynthia Simonson MCCPTA DelegateJeff Reznick MCCPTA DelegateBrad Wolvin Recording SecretaryOPEN Corresponding SecretaryOPEN

Keys to Success 1)Membership 2)Volunteers & support 1)Fundraising

PTA Membership Make a difference at Candlewood! 2013/14 Dues $10 for first PTA member $5 each additional member in same household $5 teachers/staff SIGN UP TODAY! Goal: 150 members

Volunteers Needed Our PTA needs your support! Volunteers needed for:  Open board positions  School activities/events  Fundraisers Will work with your schedule Sign up by completing the volunteer form

Principal’s Report Dr. Sheppard

2013/14 Proposed Budget Proposed budget $41,906 Highlights: – Educational Horizons $5,000 – Teacher allowance $5,400 (continuing $200 per teacher/specialist) – Art & Music Supplies increased to $750 – Cultural Arts increased to $5,000 to fund: 3 assemblies storytelling assembly anti-bullying assembly

After-School Programs Our after-school programs offer a wide range of learning and enrichment activities that promote the physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of our children!

Little Scholars - Builders Build awesome creations Design with legos, recyclable materials and other interesting items Program designed to:  Improve communication, problem-solving, reasoning, creativity and team work  Mondays 3:45-4:45 pm starting September 23  K-2, 3-5  8 weeks/$103

Mad Science Sensational science Sparks imaginative learning Harnessing heat, optical illusions, sonic sounds, magnetic magic, and more Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm starting October 2 8 weeks/$112

Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES) Spanish language and culture program Games, songs, role play, story-telling and hands-on activities Lessons interactive, lively and fun Wednesdays 3:35-4:35 pm starting in October K-1 and weeks/$190

Young Rembrandts Teaches drawing and art Improves:  Attention to detail  Time on task  Visual/spatial organization skills  Creativity  Problem-solving skills  Discipline, persistence & patience  Self-confidence Thursdays 3:40-4:40 pm starting September 19 8 weeks/$105

After-School Sports Basketball Sports help to develop:  A positive attitude  Good sportsmanship  Team effort  Physical abilities Fridays 3:30-4:30 pm

Chess Club Taught by Victor Sherman  Chess Master with over 30 years of experience Beginners learn how to play More experienced students work on improving strategy Fridays 5-6 pm starting September weeks/$110

Candlewood PTA Fundraising Eagle Patron Campaign $5,000 goal 100% goes to Candlewood PTA & benefits your children! Cultural Arts Assemblies Teacher/Specialist Allowance Classroom Supplies Family & Student Events Reflections Art Program and more! Halloween Costume Fundraiser Shop for costumes at m/fundraiser/ Wholesale prices, huge selection $5.99 flat rate shipping PTA receives 15% of all sales September 3 – October 30

Candlewood PTA Fundraisers Restaurant Nights KidStuff Coupon Books

NEW Fundraisers! Candlewood Fun Run Spring 2014 (April/May) “Run” not “Race” Community Business Sponsors AND Family Sponsors listed on shirts Family Event directed toward “Healthy Lifestyle” Support Candlewood When You Shop iGive.com Shop normally. Nothing to remember. Over 1300 favorite stores including Kmart, Kohl’s, JCPenny, Office Depot, Office Max… Goodsearch.com Raising funds for PTA by searching the web and buying online Register Today!

Candlewood PTA Events Cluster Family Football Night: Sept. 20 Class Nights KindergartenOct. 22 1st Grade Oct. 8 2nd Grade Oct. 10 3rd Grade Oct. 15 4th Grade Oct. 17 5th Grade Oct. 2 Fall Festival: Oct 26 Book Fair: Nov 4-8 NEW! Cookies & Milk Book Reading: Nov 7 Need Volunteers!

Candlewood PTA Events Bingo Night/Cake Walk: Feb 7 Dance Party: Mar 14 Book Fair: May International Night: Apr 25 Science Fair: TBD

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