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Baskin Robbins Spirit Night!!
Tuesday, Sept. 25th, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your kids, friends, and family to the Baskin Robbins across from the Libby Mill Target to enjoy a tasty spirit night. Your kids and your school will thank you!
Baskin Robbins is located at: 5510 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230
Summer Box Tops Challenge – Extension!
The Summer Box Tops challenge is being extended through September 28th!
All students who return the 50 box tops collection sheet (or 50 bundled in a ziploc bag) will receive special recognition and a chance to win a special prize! The class with the most entries will celebrate with a donut party. Please include student name and teacher name when turning in Box Tops.
Thank You!
Popcorn for Teacher’s on Monday
A special thank you to all the volunteers that helped out the final week before the start of school. Our teachers returned to a renovated teacher’s lounge, popcorn treats on Monday and and a breakfast bar on Tuesday.
We hope everyone got a change to stop by our PTA table at Open House today. If you did not, please look for the PTA information on the left side of your child’s back to school folder. Best wishes for a great start to the school year!
Renovated Teacher’s Lounge
August Volunteers Needed!
Folder Stuffing – Monday and Tuesday, August 27 & 28
Please spread the word…the office has requested help stuffing the folders on Monday and Tuesday. I have created a signup with the link included below. Any and all are welcome!
Let’s Get Poppin’ on a New Year! Monday, August 27
Patricia and I will be popping pocorn as a special welcome back snack for the teachers. Special thanks to BJ’s for donating the popcorn and to Victor Products for the bags!
Teacher Welcome Back Breakfast – Tuesday, August 28
Special thanks to everyone who signed up to donate items and to Starbuck’s and Einstein’s for their donations! Only a few spots remain.
Open House – Friday, August 31
We still need several helpers between 11 am and 1 pm, so please sign up if you can help. Thank you to everyone who has already done so!
Vote for the PTA Budget! Review the new Audit and Budget here…
Interested in helping steer the finances of the 2018-19 PTA school year?
The attachments below are the audit conducted in June and the proposed budget. Take a look and voice your suggestions.
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End of Summer Activities
Attention TCES Students!
The PTA Reflections theme for 2018-19 has been announced! This year’s theme is “Heroes Around Me.” As you take time to relax and spend time with your family this summer, begin thinking about what that theme will inspire you to create. Maybe an original song, a dance, or even an original film. Unleash your creativity to celebrate the heroes in our lives! More detailed information will be sent out at the start of the school year. Parents- if anyone is interested in being a part of a small committee to plan the Reflections contest for the upcoming school year, please email Jen Maddux (jamaddux@me.com) for more information!
Silent Auction Donations
Is your business willing to donate a service or product to support our school? The PTA will host its biggest fundraiser of the year on Friday, November 30 and offer an exciting assortment of items at its silent auction. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of learning software and other educational items for our students. Please contact Sheila Stells at sheila.stells@gmail.com if you can help. Thank you in advance for your support!
Extreme Lounge Makeover!
Our summer redecoration project to welcome our teachers back in the fall is well underway! Special thanks to all of the families who have pitched in to paint and help. If you have any tall lamps you would like donate, please contact Sandra Tartal at Sandra.tartal@gmail.com or Kristen Vithoulkas at vithpk@gmail.com.
The Box Tops Summer Challenge is on!!
The PTA is sponsoring a Summer Box Tops Challenge and would like to see how many box tops you can clip before the 2018-2019 school year. The winning class will celebrate with a donut party upon returning to school. All students who return the 50 box tops collection sheet (or 50 bundled in a ziploc bag) will receive special recognition and a chance to win a special prize! All collection sheets or ziploc bags must be returned by Friday, September 7th. Please include student name and teacher name when turning in Box Tops.
Save the Dates Programs Update
The following 2018-19 PTA schedule is subject to change. Here it is so you can start penciling in your calendars now…
Tues., Aug. 28 – Teacher Welcome Back Breakfast, 7:30 am
Fri., Aug. 31 – Open House, KG:10-11 am, Grades 1-5:11 am-1 pm
Thurs., Sept. 13 – Back to School Night, 6 pm (Board Meeting at 5 pm)
Fri., Oct. 12 – Fall Festival, 5-7 pm
Thurs., Nov. 8 – Movie Night & Parent Workshops, 6 pm (Board Meeting at 5 pm)
Fri., Nov. 30 – Winter Dance & Silent Auction, 6-8 pm
Wed., Dec. 12 – Teacher Holiday Luncheon (Parent Coverage Needed)
Wed., Dec. 19 – Holiday Parties (Organized by Room Parent), 1-2 pm
Thurs., Feb 7 – International Night, 6 pm (Board Meeting at 5 pm)
Thurs., March 14 – Festival of the Arts, 6 pm (Board Meeting at 5 pm)
Thurs., April 11 – STEM Nights, 6 pm (Board Meeting at 5 pm)
May 6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week & PTA Luncheon
Thurs., May 9 – Talent Show (Board Meeting at 5 pm)
Silent Auction Donations
Is your business willing to donate a service or product to support our school? The PTA will host its biggest fundraiser of the year on Friday, November 30 and offer an exciting assortment of items at its silent auction. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of learning software and other educational items for our students. Please contact Sheila Stells at sheila.stells@gmail.com if you can help. Thank you in advance for your support!
Have some great ideas to share? Want to help the PTA?
Please reach out to our 2018-19 PTA officers:
President: Kristen Vithoulkas president@threechoptpta.org
VP-Membership: Jenny Hines membership@threechoptpta.org
VP-Ways & Means: Anne Hennessey fundraising@threechoptpta.org
VP-Programs: Mary Park programs@threechoptpta.org
Secretary: Christopher Tweel secretary@threechoptpta.org
Treasurer: Leah Armstrong treasurer@threechoptpta.org
Welcome to the 2018 – 2019 School Year!!
The new school year is around the corner and the fun is about to start!
Ensure your Three Chopt Cougars are prepared for the new school year, with the official supply list.
Also, check out these sites for the best prices on your kid’s supplies:
Spirit Night at Sweet Frog, April 24
Enjoy frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog on Parham Road on Tuesday, April 24, and help the Three Chopt Cougars!
From 4-8 p.m., mention Three Chopt when paying for your order, and a portion of sales will go to benefit our school.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Teacher Appreciation Week at Three Chopt
During the week of May 7-11, Teacher Appreciation Week, we would like to thank our children’s teachers by recognizing them each day. If you would like to participate, please look at the schedule below and send things in on the appropriate days.
Now through May 7 – DONATE A $5 GIFTCARD – The PTA is collecting $5 gift card donations to distribute to teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. Please plan to deliver them to the drop off box in the main office, or you can send them in an envelope marked PTA/Teacher Appreciation Week, anytime until Teacher Appreciation Week.
Monday, May 7 – BRING A CUT FLOWER DAY – Bring a cut flower from your yard (or make or draw one) to give to your teacher.
Tuesday, May 8 – BRING A THANK YOU CARD DAY – Make a card for your teacher letting them know how much they are appreciated.
Wednesday, May 9 – WEAR YOUR TEACHER’S FAVORITE COLOR – Find out your teacher’s favorite color and wear it to show your appreciation.
Thursday, May 10 – SURPRISE TREAT DAY – Please send in a surprise for your teacher…it can be anything you like to make them feel appreciated. You can surprise them!
Friday, May 11 – LUNCHEON (provided by the PTA) – Parent volunteers will cover the classes from 11:30-12:30, so teachers can enjoy a ballpark-themed lunch together. If you can help, please let your room parent know.
We love our administrative and resource teachers, too, so please plan to send them thanks if you can (a card or flower on any day would make them feel appreciated). We also hope to recognize them with $5 gift cards that are donated.
Thank you in advance for making the week special for all of our amazing TCES teachers!
Three Chopt Elementary School PTA 