Grove Parent Teacher Organization

 Posted News 10-24-08                                                                                              Grove Parent Teacher Organization

Join Us At Walk-A-Thon 2008

The countdown to the 1st Annual Grove PTO Walk-A-Thon has begun! The Grove PTO Walk-A-Thon combines fundraising with physical fitness. Students will love this special event walking with their families and friends and enjoying school-spirit. The Walk-A-Thon will be held on Tuesday, October 28th.

We look forward to the Walk-A-Thon becoming our only fund-raising event. This is the time to show our Ridgy pride! All money raised by the event will be distributed by Grove PTO to the Grove Principals for special projects in their buildings and classroom teachers to enhance their classrooms. Our goal this year is to raise $25,000. Most schools have shared with us that the Walk-A-Thon has become their most successful fund-raiser by far. Let’s show our Ridgerunner spirit!

Your child will bring home a pledge packet. Each family will be asked to find sponsors for their child as they participate in this fundraiser. We request that the children not be allowed to go to door to door solicit donations. A variety of motivational prizes will be given to all of our “walkers”! Along with healthy snacks and drinks to keep them nourished and hydrated. All students will be recognized and be allowed to participate regardless of the amount they raise.

There are forms in this packet that need to be returned to school by Friday, October 24th.

GROVE PTO ANNUAL_A_THON 2008

INSTRUCTIONS

PARENTS: here is a timeline for the Grove PTO Walk-A-Thon

Solicit Pledges: Attached is a pledge form so your student can begin collecting immediately from friends and family. NO door-to-door solicitation or from unknown persons. You can collect pledges up until Thursday, October 23rd. then your child will need to turn in the form and envelope to their teacher with all of their donations (cash or checks made to Grove PTO)

Turn in Pledges: All money and pledge forms should be placed in the envelopes provided and turned in by Friday, October 24th. If your student is in grades pre-K through 3rd, the envelope should be turned into your student’s teacher. If your student is in grades 4th or 5th grade envelope should be turned into their homeroom teacher. If your student is in 6th through 12th grade the envelope should be turned into the office. Please write your student’s name, grade, and teacher if in grades pre-K through 5th .

Counting of Pledges: Grove PTO will pick up all pledges from the schools. Grove PTO will tally the number of students in each class/homeroom in grades pre-K through 5th that turned in a pledge sheet. Grove PTO will tally how much money each school raised towards the Walk-A-Thon.

Prizes Awarded: All students who Participate by returning their envelope, regardless of how much money they rise, will be recognized and receive a prize.

Pre-K through 5th grade:

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Posted News 09-28-08

Our next meeting is Monday night, 9/29/08, at 6:00 p.m at the Middle School Auditorium.  Officers Bloss and Sheridan will be giving a presentation on internet safety for our children.  We have one item of business to take care of after the presentation.  We have made some new changes to our by laws and have a proposed Conflict of Interest Policy to vote on.  The changes in the by laws and conflict of interest policy are needed for our 501(c)(3) application with the IRS.  This is how we get approval for our non-profit status.  The changes and policy are attached.   Hope to see you there. Christy Wright

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• PTO By Laws.doc

Posted News 9-25-08

Our next Grove PTO Meeting will be on Monday, September 29th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School auditorium.  Officer Bloss and Officer Sheridan with the Grove Police Department will be giving a presentation on internet safety for our children.  I am including a link to an FBI website that explains why this issue is so important for today's parents.  Please try to attend Monday night's meeting. http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm 

Updated News: 9-4-08

They moved Mrs. Moman (art teacher) today, so they do not need any more moving help this week at the ECC. If you are available to help with Vision Testing, please contact Toyna Scott, at toynascott@yahoo.com.  Christy Wright

Updated News: 9-4-08

"THE 2nd ANNUAL GROVE PTO TAILGATE PARTY"

Don't forget to call "time-out" to enjoy this years 2nd annual Grove PTO tailgate party. The best games include winning scores for the home team and tailgate parties for the fans. Join us September 5th at 5pm on the Grove practice field as we rally together sharing fun, food, and football. Sponsoring the tailgate party is Arvest Bank and Core Fitness. There will be an obstacle course provided by Core Fitness, delicious food from Arvest Bank, face painting, and cheers for the Grove Ridgerunners. Please join the Grove PTO in this fun event.

The Grove PTO would like to encourage parents to get involved in their children's school. The purpose of the Grove PTO is to provide the best possible educational experience for the students of the Grove School System. Meetings are generally on the last Tuesday of every month, please contact the PTO for the next meeting time. This is your opportunity to make a difference in your children's education. We promise that the time you give our group and the school will be worth your while and fun! Won't you join us? If you are unable to attend the tailgate or meeting but would like to be involved, please call Christy Wright, Grove PTO President, (918) 232-5543 or e-mail ptogrove@yahoo.com.

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As the parent/guardian of a Grove student, you are automatically a member of the Grove PTO.  No registration or payment of dues is required. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m... The meeting location will rotate between the school buildings. Our first meeting is scheduled for August 26th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Center Cafeteria. Newsletters announcing meeting dates, special events and other PTO news are sent home with students as well as being sent out to all members by email and posted on the ptomanager website (www.ridgerunners.ptomanager.com).

The Grove PTO has planned an exciting year of activities for all families to enjoy. The attached pages provide descriptions of activities to be held throughout the 2008-2009 school year, as well as a tentative calendar of events. We encourage you to support the PTO and Grove Schools by attending meetings and becoming involved. New ideas and suggestions are always welcome!

Please consider volunteering your time and talent to the PTO. If each Grove family volunteered for one event or activity it would spread the work load of this wonderful organization and make it more manageable, enjoyable and successful for everyone. Teach your children by example – be involved! We cannot do it without you!

Please comment the enclosed 2 Hour Power Pledge Sheet at the end of the packed and submit it at open house or return it to the office of your child’s school. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Christy Wright | Grove PTO President | ptogrove@yahoo.com | (918)232-5543

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GROVE PTO Calendar

2008-2009

• August 13th School Open House 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
• August 14th Classes Begins
• August 26th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the ECC
• September (Date to be announced later) Walk a Thon Fundraiser
• September 5th PTO Tailgate
• September 30th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the LE
• October 28th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the UE
• October 31st Halloween classroom parties
• November 25th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the MS
• November 25th Thanksgiving Classroom Parties
• December 19th Christmas Parties
• January 27th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the HS
• February 12th Valentines Classroom Parties
• February 24th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the ECC
• March 31st PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the LE
• April Core Curriculum Testing
• April 28th PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the UE
• May 4th through 8th Teacher Appreciation Week

Please check out the PTO Manage website at www.ridgerunners.ptomanager.com

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Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to become familiar with your child’s school, to help out where needed, and to meet other parent volunteers. Volunteers are needed everyday to help in the classroom, cafeteria, library, office, etc...If you are unable to volunteer during the school day there are many other ways you can help. Look at the list below to see where you can make a difference.

• Box Tops for Education
  • Sponsored by General Mills, Grove uses this program directly to earn money by redeeming Box Tops for Educational labels from General Mills products. These labels are collected through the classrooms. Volunteers cut, sort and count them.
• Family Fun Nights
  • Plan and coordinate a few evenings of family fun during the school year. Fun Nights for the 2007 -2008 school year included reading nights, fitness night and carnival night.
• Homeroom Parent
  • This is a good volunteer option for those who cannot come into the school on a regular basis. This job entails calling other classroom parents as requested by the teacher, to coordinate classroom needs.
• Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Volunteers are needed in May to recognize and acknowledge the dedication of Grove’s many teachers and staff. Events in 2007-2008 school year included breakfast and an adopt a teacher program.
• Walk a Thon
  • The main PTO fundraiser this year will be a Walk-A-Thon held in September combining fundraising with physical fitness. Children are sponsored as they walk or run around the track or playground. This will be our only fundraiser this year. Our goal is to raise $25,000. Volunteers are needed to help during the event with organization and set up.
• CORE Curriculum Testing
  • Testing monitors are needed to help during the Oklahoma School Testing Program.
• PTO Tailgate
  • Our second annual PTO Tailgate will be held before our first home football game on Friday, September 5th. Volunteers will be needed to help with set up, food distribution and activities.