Bellows Spring PTA News
Volume No. 4 Issue No. 5 January 2009 President’s Remarks As you make your New Year’s resolutions or set your goals for this coming year, why not put Bellows Spring PTA on your list? With half the year left, there is still much for us to accomplish together. Your participation, at whatever level you feel comfortable, will make a difference!
In December, two parents, who had never volunteered for the PTA, came forward separately with good ideas. The first idea was to have another restaurant night at Three Brothers Restaurant. This parent coordinated the entire evening and for a few hours work, the PTA raised $221. The second parent offered to purchase books from the Scholastic warehouse sale for the Media Center. The PTA donated $80 and with two $10 coupons, the Media Center was the recipient of 24 new hard cover books. Again, the effort only took a few hours, but the payoff was big. Have a good idea? Contact me at beachgirl1227@verizon.net and let me know how I can help you make it happen!
In the coming months PTA will sponsor a number of events. Check this newsletter and the News & Review to find the one event that you will help make a success by volunteering even one hour of your time. We need each and every one of you to participate in order to realize all of our goals.
Happy New Year!!
Laurie Lerman PTA President
Watch D.O.G.S. We are halfway through the 2008-2009 school year, and almost four months in to this years' Watch D.O.G.S. program. The PTA, Administration and Watch D.O.G.S. coordinators would appreciate any feedback from teachers, students and participants. Additionally, Watch D.O.G.S scheduling can be a bit tricky, especially for the "Dad" with children in multiple grade levels. There are two slots open - one for K-2 and one for K-5. If you have one child in - let's say - the first grade, and another in the fourth, please sign up for the K-5 slot. If that slot is full, you may sign up for the K-2 slot, and the school and teachers will do their best to accommodate you.
The Bellows Spring Watch D.O.G.S. program is proudly featured in this month’s Maryland Family Magazine. To view the article online go to: http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpid=929&show=localnews&newsid=942252
Family Bingo Night On Friday, Feb. 13th, the PTA will be sponsoring a 'Family Bingo Night'. The bingo will be held from 7 to 9 pm. and we will be asking for a $4.00 donation Tickets to the bingo will be pre-sold, so be on the lookout for a flyer regarding purchasing tickets in the weeks to come. Plan on getting your tickets early, as we have limited seating in the cafeteria and the event may sell out! We are still in need of volunteers to help with the bingo. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Karen Phipps at 443-445-3757 or email kjphipps@comcast.net.
Chick-Fil-A Night Save the Date! The PTA will be sponsoring a restaurant night at Chick-Fil-A (located on Executive Park Drive, off Route 100) on Tuesday, February 24th. More information to come!
Winter Activities for the Whole Family It’s winter, the holidays are over, and it’s cold outside. Do you have the winter doldrums? A little family togetherness can cure the toughest boredom bug. Try these fun, simple activities and see how quickly winter goes by:
Internet Safety The holidays may have brought brand-new computers into many homes. It is amazing how fast kids learn how to use the Internet and other forms of technology. Therefore, it is important for children to know the information they encounter on the Internet could be deceptive or encourage them to explore in ways that might put them in jeopardy.
This process should be the start of an ongoing dialogue on Internet safety. It is important that children feel comfortable talking about all their on-line experiences, both good and bad, with their parents. Threatening to take away computer privileges as a punishment should be avoided; children probably will just find another way to access the Internet, and this time they may not tell anyone about what they are doing there.
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