Just a reminder: Early release on Friday, Jan.6 * Please notify the office if there is a change in your early release program plans.
January 2017 Family Newsletter Issue 6 Janssen Elementary PTO 420 Wallace Street, Combined Locks, WI 54113 Email: janssenpto@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janssenpto Volunteer Sign-up Sheets: https://janssenpto.bringit.bz/dashboard/f2007a Text Messaging Alerts Sign-up: https://www.remind.com/join/janssenp. Break is officially over, and the kids are back into school full force. The PTO is also busy ensuring the events will be successful the rest of the school year. Coming up soon is Skate City, which is always a popular event for the entire family. Soon after that will be Jogging 4 Janssen, Bingo Night, Read-a-Thon and Badger Sports Park Night. As the new year embarks upon us, the PTO would like to thank all of you that have helped out in anyway so far this year. We also welcome any other help that others can provide too. In order to raise a higher amount for the music department, we must all work together as a cohesive community to make it happen! Here s to a fantastic 2017! Sincerely, The PTO Board President: Amy Regal President Elect: Nicole Catlin Secretary: Joy Sams Treasurer: Monica Burt Fundraising Chair: Jen Weyenberg Contents PTO/President Letter 1 Volunteer Opportunities 1 Monthly Meeting 2 Skate City Night 2 Craft-O-Rama 2 Jogging 4 Jansen 2 Bingo Night 2 Amazon Smiles 3 4 th Grade Celebration 3 2017-2018 PTO Board 3 PTO Volunteer Opportunities The PTO utilizes bringit.com for an easy sign-up for all volunteer opportunities that are available. The general page is https://janssenpto.bringit.bz/dashboard/f2007a. Early Release Snacks Friday, January 6 http://janssenpto.bringit.bz/public/3100d7 Early Release Snacks Friday, February 3 http://janssenpto.bringit.bz/public/a89bf4 Early Release Snacks Friday, March 3 http://janssenpto.bringit.bz/public/211b87 PTO Events for the Year 3 Upcoming School Dates January 6 2:00 Dismissal January 20 End of 2 nd Quarter January 20 Noon Dismissal February 3 2:00 Dismissal Page 1 of 4
Upcoming Things to Know Monthly Meeting Did you want to know more about our music department and classes at Janssen? Now is the time to find out, as Mr. Meehl will be at the January meeting on Monday, January 16. At the same time, you can find out what is all going on with the PTO and become more involved in the action behind the scenes. The meeting will begin at 6 pm in the library. Childcare is provided. Skate City Night Janssen Night at Skate City is right around the corner so make sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend on Thursday, January 12 from 6 to 8:30 pm. There is no reservation needed. You can just show up anytime that evening and pay $5 per person to skate the night away. Parents and family are welcome to join in the activity! Craft-O-Rama If you haven t had time to finish or even start that latest craft or scrapbooking project, you can get it done on Friday January 20 and/or Saturday, January 21. Sign up to attend Craft-O-Rama and see what you can all accomplish without any interruption by your spouse or kids! Have your family and friends also sign up so you can attend together. All craft supplies that you need will need to be brought by you! The event will go on Friday from 5 pm to 11 pm and Saturday 9 am to 10 pm in the school gym. Others outside of the Janssen school are invited to attend. They will just need to fill out a registration form too. The cost of the event is as follows: Friday Only $15 per person Both Friday and Saturday $40 per person Saturday Only - $30 per person The registration form will be in the weekly school take home papers. You need to register by Monday, January 16, and checks should be made payable to Janssen PTO. Jogging 4 Janssen Do your kids want to run the hallways of the school but have never had that opportunity? Do you think they will need to burn off some energy after a winter of being cooped up inside? If so, make sure to be on the lookout for the registration forms for this year s Jogging 4 Janssen event on Saturday, March 4 in the morning timeframe. Stay in Touch with the PTO! Make sure to reach out to the PTO with any questions or ideas you may have throughout the entire year. Keep up to date on all PTO events and school reminders. Email us at janssenpto@gmail.com. Like on Facebook! www.facebook.com/janssenpto Page 2 of 4
The event is for the entire family. There will be obstacle courses throughout the school. You can race against your family and friends or just enjoy accomplishing the activities together. Bingo Night The 19 th annual Janssen Bingo Night is just a few months away. The festivities will be on Friday, March 10. Let all of your family know about this event, as it is great fun for all. Registration forms will be available soon for the dinner portion of the event. There will be no reservation needed to attend the bingo portion of the event. More details will be sent out soon. Recent Happenings Amazon Smiles If you shop through Amazon, please remember to do it through this link instead to help out the Janssen PTO - http://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-6002809. The PTO recently received their first check and every little bit helps! 0.05% of the sales comes back to the PTO funds. Miscellaneous Items 4 th Grade Celebration Parent Volunteers Wanted Calling all 4 th grade parents!!! The PTO is looking for parents that are willing to help plan the 4 th grade celebration this year on Tuesday, June 6. The event does take place during school hours. It is a celebration of all the 4 th graders have accomplished while at Janssen and best wishes as they embark on their new adventures to intermediate school. If interested in helping out, please email janssenpto@gmail.com. 2017-2018 PTO Board Members We Want You!! It is that time of year to start thinking about the PTO board for next school year. There will be 3 open positions for next year. Please consider stepping in and helping out so the PTO continues to flourish and help out the school and the children in many different ways. A President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer are needed. If you want to know more about any of the positions, please email janssenpto@gmail.com or contact one of the current board members. Remember the positions can be co-chaired too. So grab your neighbor or friend to join in the fun! Planned PTO Events for the Rest of School Year January 12 January 16 January 20-22 February 20 March 4 March 10 March 17 March 20 April 27 May 1-5 Skate City Night (6:00 pm to 8:30 pm) Craft-O-Rama for all Kimberly Schools Jogging 4 Janssen Bingo Night Read-a-Thon Badger Sports Park Night (4:00 pm to 9:00 pm) Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week Page 3 of 4
May 2 May 5 May 15 June 6 June 8 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Timber Rattlers Game/Janssen Singers Perform 4 th Grade Celebration End of Year Carnival/Last Day of School Page 4 of 4
CRAFT-O-RAMA Jan 20, 5PM to 11PM & Jan 21, 9AM to 10PM If you scrapbook, make cards, knit, crochet, sew, paint or can sling a hot glue gun, grab your gear & come create with us at Craft-O-Rama! All Creators are welcome to attend, so bring your Friends* & Family* and join us at Janssen Elementary School in the small gym for this year s Craft-O-Rama. $40/per person for both days, or $15/per person for Fri only and $30/per person for Sat only. Food is provided, but you bring the FUN hope to see you there. *Each participant needs to provide their own form to attend. Please return the bottom of this registration form along with your payment to Janssen Elementary School, on or before Monday, Jan 16, 2017. If you need more info, please contact Craft-O-Rama Chair, Alissa Henrickson (920) 858-9393 or Alissa@GetYourJuicesMoving.com Keep this top portion of information for your records Cut here * Cut here * Cut here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CRAFT-O-RAMA Registration Make checks payable to the Janssen PTO, and return this portion to Janssen Elementary School by Mon, Jan 16, 2017. Name: Circle one: Do you have a Janssen Student? Yes / No If No, which parent are you attending with: Phone: E-mail: Circle one: Fri & Sat $40 / Fri ONLY $15 / Sat ONLY $30 Total $
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