Mt. Erie Elementary PTA

Mount Erie PTA has the following openings: Mustang Points Coordinator, Reflections Committee Members (to help organize a showing of the artwork kids have done), Missoula Children’s Theatre Committee, Legislative/Advocacy Chair (which is a board position), and we are also looking for an eScrip Coordinator. Interested? Contact PTA President Silja Shjarback shjaresa@fidalgo.net.

1. WINTER WONDERLAND DECORATING We have a fantastic opportunity for some creative people who love to show their festive spirit. The city of Anacortes has asked if we would like to participate in their “Winter Wonderland” at Washington Park. They are inviting the community to come walk through the campground and look at sparkling holiday lights as they drink hot chocolate and enjoy the festive spirit.

We are wondering if anyone would like to participate, either by helping, getting a group together, or heading up a group of interested parties to bring lights, garlands, or anything else to make a campsite festive. You can let your creative spirit flow!

Decorating is December 7-8 before 5 p.m.
Winter Wonderland is December 9-10 in the evening.

Please let me know if you would be interested in any way. We need to have paperwork in and a plan in place by December 5.

2. We need an additional person to help with nominating officers for NEXT year’s PTA. This position technically must be voted on by membership, nominating must be done by March 20. Let me know if you would be willing to do this, or have any questions.

Thank you everyone!

Susan Butler, PTA Volunteer Coordinator

sjb1992@gmail.com

The newly established Safety and Environment Committee at Mt Erie Elementary is beginning to form and needs one more parent. If you are interested in enhancing the safety and environment for the students and staff at Mt. Erie, this is the committee for you. We will have meetings on a monthly basis. If you are interested, please contact John Dumas at luccalily@comcast.net or 360.202.4314.

The 6th Grade Kindness and Compassion Club is sponsoring Community Troop Support 2011 at Mt. Erie School. Mt. Erie students and family members can participate by donating items and letters for soldiers. The items must be dropped off in the boxes located in the lobby at Mt. Erie Elementary by November 10th. The care packages will be sent to the soldiers before the holidays. This is a great way to show kindness and compassion to our servicemen.

DONATION ITEMS include food, snacks, and dry goods (bars, crackers, cookies, etc…), candy, travel size drinks, instant coffee, drink powders, travel size toiletries, hygiene items (toilet paper, disposable razors, lotion, insect repellent, deodorant, etc…), batteries, duct tape, travel size games (cards, chess, checkers), correspondence items (paper, pens, cards).

For more information, call Stacey Estenson, Mt. Erie School Counselor at 293-9541 or go to: www.swcommunitytroopsupport.com

Wish List Items http://swcommunitytroopsupport.com/2010-wish-list/

Volunteers are a vital part of enriching our children’s school experiences and assisting the teachers in educating our children. Children’s safety is equally important which is why the school district requires all volunteers to complete the district volunteer form (District Volunteer Form.pdf)and background check. If you think that you or a grandparent or an aunt, uncle, or someone you know may volunteer this school year, please complete the district volunteer form as soon as possible and turn it in. There will be increased tracking of this step to ensure our children’s safety.

You don’t need to be a PTA member to be a volunteer although it is highly encouraged.  If you would like to volunteer, fill out the PTA volunteer form (VolunteerForm 2011-2012.pdf) or contact Susan Butler, the Volunteer Coordinator, at sjb1992@gmail.com or 588-0872 for more info.

Volunteer openings this year include:

• Assisting in the classroom
• Shelving books in the library
• Assisting with the book fair
• Help in Science Class with dissections
• Before school and after school activities
• Helping with the fundraising auction and cruise

The Mount Erie PTA is recruiting Room Parents to assist teachers this year with a variety of tasks. This will be an important role to both the teacher and the PTA. It is not mandatory to be a member of the PTA, though communication between the PTA and the classroom parents will be an important role. If you are interested contact Susan Butler at sjb1992@gmail.com or 360‐588‐0872.

Responsibilities will include:

• Create and Maintain a Class list
• Assist in ensuring volunteer forms are completed by all classroom volunteers.
• Help Coordinate special events, parties, snacks, and supplies for classroom, field trips
• Organize snacks for Measurement of Student Performance (MSP) testing in Spring
• Assist in communicating special requests between teacher and classroom parents (ex: special supply requests)
• Provide good communication between the students and parents in your  classroom and the PTA and school for special events, volunteer needs, etc.
• Give constructive feedback‐‐‐let the PTA and school know your classroom’s needs, suggestions on how to make things better, and successes!