MAY 2012

 

Thursday, May 3

Powers Ferry's International Night

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm

International Night is a wonderful event that celebrates Powers Ferry's diverse population. There will be student music and dance performances in the cafeteria. After the performances, different classrooms are set up to represent different countries, and the Powers Ferry families travel from room to room, getting their "passports" stamped in each room. Most rooms have a craft to do that represents the country, as well as food samples for everyone to try. (delicious food J)

We'll probably be stamping the passport, helping out in the different countries' rooms, serving food, supervising the crafts, and doing other small jobs. It's a fun and festive evening, as many of the Powers Ferry students come dressed in costumes from their home countries.

Any volunteers who can speak Spanish would be particularly helpful.

Contact Natalie (wcospecialevents@hotmail.com ) if you are interested in helping out!

 

APRIL 2012

 

Wednesday, April 25– Brumby

Thursday, April 26 – Powers Ferry

Friday, April 27– Sedalia Park

 

SPRING PARTIES are next week!  @ 4:00 pm each day.

Even if it is not your assigned day, you are invited to come.  We always have a great time!

Again this year ACT, WCO’s puppet troupe, will be doing a character education presentation. It’s called “Bullies Anonymous.”

 

There will be snacks for the kids while they watch the show AND there will be dancing with the DJ after the show.

 

The hour will be full of fun – so we will need all the high school students to help out with snack distribution and crowd control.  It will be very important for you guys to spread yourselves throughout the kids during the show AND enjoy the dancing with them, too!

  

Looking forward to seeing you all there …

 

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Wednesday, April 18 (WEB)

 

WALTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEMBERS – END OF YEAR!

Annual “Members Only” Celebration  - Lunch @ Walton in the Commons – 12:40 pm  

Let’s all get together for lunch to celebrate a great year of Community Outreach.  We’ll have a few announcements at 12:50ish.

Reply to your group leader BY SUNDAY, APRIL 15 to tell him/her whether or not you can make it - so that they can order LUNCH for you!  If we don’t hear from you, we won’t order food for you.

 

 

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Monday, April 16 – Friday, April 20

COOL GIRLS CLOTHING DRIVE

 

 

WCO will sponsor its annual Cool Girls* clothing drive next week, April 16-20. 

 

Please consider donating gently used clothes, accessories, and book bags /lunch boxes to this drive.  We are taking girls clothes from size Girls 6/6x up to Teen Sizes. 

 

Donations can be dropped off in the "Cool Girl Box" in the front office. A receipt will be provided.  

 

Thanks so much! 

 

*Cool Girls, Inc. is a non-profit organization.  The mission stated on their website is below:

Cool Girls is dedicated to the self-empowerment of girls. We inspire girls to change their world.

Cool Girls’ community partners, mentors, and volunteer networks support girls in all aspects of their development – breaking the cycles of poverty, low self-esteem, and teen pregnancy. Our life skill programs develop girls into confident women through education and exposure to a broader world of opportunity dedicated to the self-empowerment of girls.  For more information, visit their website at www.thecoolgirls.org 

 

 

MARCH 2012

 

Wednesday, March 14

Project Mail Call

 

Join us for Project Mail-Call. It will be Wednesday, March 14th from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. The address and details are in the email you received from Natalie.

We will be packaging boxes for military personnel serving our country! It's a lot of fun and for a good cause. If you can come, email Natalie  wcospecialevents@hotmail.com

 

BTW … We have been supporting this group for several years now. Read all about it on their blog at http://ettel.typepad.com/pmc/ or on our club website in the "Thank You Messages."

 

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Wednesday, March 14

 

ENGAGE

Come to Engage Wednesday, March 14 at 12:45 in the Media Center conference room for a St. Patrick's Day Party!

 

 

 

 

 

DECEMBER 2011

 

Wednesday 12/7, Thursday 12/8, Friday 12/9

HOLIDAY PARTIES @ ASP are next week!  Even if it is not your assigned day, you are invited to come.  We always have a great time.  

There will be ice cream, a puppet production by ACT and a DJ!

 

Wednesday, December 7 – Brumby

Thursday, December 8 – Powers Ferry

Friday, December 9 – Sedalia Park

 

 

 

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Sunday, December 4

 

Savannah Court - Holiday Party

1:00 to 2:00 pm

We need entertainment - singers, musicians, dancers, readers -  for the residents' party. 

Please contact Mrs. Fulkerson if you can perform.

 

 

 

 

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Sunday, December 4

 

Cooking Crew

 

Early breakfast cooking event downtown.  Contact Caroline F. if you want to help out.

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2011

 

Wednesday, November 30

 

ENGAGE

What:      School Spirit Party

Where:    Media Center Conference Room

When:     12:45 pm

Let Caroline F. or Karleigh know if you want to help out. Their email information was sent to you by your group leader. Spots are limited.

 

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Friday, November 4

Brumby Elementary - International Night 

Volunteers needed from 5 to 8:30 pm.

 

 

If you can help for all or any part of that time, please let Natalie know by Thursday, November 3. 

Reply to WCOSpecialEvents@hotmail.com

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2011 

 

Sunday, October 23

 

Cooking Crew

 

Preparing luncheon for Powers Ferry Teacher Conference Week - 12 noon - Caroline's house

 

(Reply to her through the email that your leader sent you if you want to help out.)

 

 

 

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Saturday, October 22

 

Powers Ferry Fall Festival and Health Fair!

Volunteers needed!!

This is a great opportunity to earn extra service hours, and it is really fun to help these kids have a safe and fun Halloween experience...and again it's amazingly fun!!

TIMES TO HELP!

10:00 - 11:00 Set up
10:30 - 12:30 Trick or Treat Hallway - hand out small snacks and prizes for the kids and set up decorations. *Dress up is encouraged!!!!!* (including
set-up and clean-up) This is really fun!!
10:30 - 2:30 "Creepy Hand" Fun Booth - helping the kids put together "hands", made from popcorn and candy corn in a clear glove (this won't
necessarily be a four hour commitment; we'll have shifts and people can switch out)
10:45 - 2:15 Book Fair in the Media Center - helping with crowd control and book selection while families shop for books (we'll have shifts during these
times)
11:45 - 2:15 Health Fair - assist health professionals at their stations (running small errands, etc) (if you are planning on just helping during the
Health Fair, it would be good to wear our club shirt or a Walton shirt...but dress is still encouraged!)
by 3:00 Clean-up

So, there are plenty of ways that you can help out! Sign up with a friend or just come and make some new friends! I know that you will have fun!

Email Natalie at wcospecialevents@hotmail.com  by Monday, October 17th and let me know which shift you would like to work. See you there!

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Wednesday, October 12

ENGAGE

What:      Halloween Party

Where:    Media Center Conference Room

When:    12:45 pm

 

Let Caroline or Karleigh know if you want to help out.  Their email information was sent to you by your group leader.  Spots are limited so tell us if you are interested, thanks!!

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Students:

We have had such an overwhelming response - almost 300 applicants! We are working hard to place as many of you as possible.

By now (9/7 @ 9pm), you should have received an email from a student leader - letting you know that you have been assigned to a group - or Mrs. Thrash - letting you know that your choices aren't available and if there are any other options for you. Either way respond immediately so that we can confirm the groups before the training starts next week (see below).

If you haven't heard from anyone, contact WaltonCO@hotmail.com

Thanks!

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   APPLICATIONS WERE DUE ON Wednesday, AUGUST 31 by 3:30.  IF YOU SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION ONLINE, YOU SHOULD HEAR FROM A STUDENT LEADER BY SEPTEMBER 9 ABOUT YOUR ASSIGNMENT.

 

If you neglected to turn in your Parent Agreement, please do so asap.

 

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Volunteer Assignments Begin on September 11

(All students must attend mandatory training sessions for their assignments during the week.)    

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TRAINING SESSIONS

 

There are mandatory training sessions at all locations, September 11 through September 16.  The email from your group leader will tell you which one to attend.  It is recommended that you attend the training session on the day/at the location where you will be working.  If you cannot attend on your assigned day, you must request permission from your group leader to attend an alternate training session.

 

Savannah Court: Sunday (1 to 2 pm)

Monday in the Commons @  Walton:  Monday (3:30 to 4:30 pm)

Brumby:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday  (4 to 5 pm)

Powers Ferry:  Tuesday and Thursday  (4 to 5 pm)

Sedalia Park:  Wednesday and Friday  (4 to 5 pm)

 

    

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APPLY NOW!

 

• Complete and SUBMIT online application.  (Link will be removed at deadline.)

• Print Parent Agreement.  Have it signed.
• Write check for $10 made payable to Walton PTSA (if you marked a shirt size).
• Turn in (to the front office) the Parent Agreement and money in an envelope marked "Walton Community Outreach" before 3:30 pm on Wednesday, August 31.
• A student leader will contact you by email to give you your assignment.
• You must attend a mandatory training session during the week of September 11.
   

 

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KICK OFF MEETING - August 24, 2011

 

Wednesday, August 24:  Walton PTSA Community Outreach Club Kick Off Meeting – Walton Theater – 3:30 pm

Did you know that Walton PTSA Community Outreach Club sends hundreds of students into the community to tutor, visit the elderly, feed the homeless and much more?

Students, please join us at our Kick Off Meeting on Wednesday, August 24 from 3:30 to 4:00 in the Theater.

We will explain the opportunities available, requirements of club membership and how to get involved.

Student leaders will be available to answer questions.

More information and applications will be available AFTER the meeting at our website. 

The application will be posted after the Kick Off Meeting.  The deadline will be August 31.

IMPORTANT:  Each participating student will be required to attend a mandatory training session during the week of September 11.  ( There will be at least one session each weekday from 4 to 5 pm. ) When you receive an assignment you will be notified of your training date and given an opportunity to attend an alternate date. 

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APRIL 2011

SPRING PARTIES are next week!  Even if it is not your assigned day, you are invited to come.  We always have a great time.

 

This year ACT, WCO’s puppet troupe, will be doing a character education presentation.  There will be snacks for the kids while they watch the show AND there will be dancing with the DJ after the show.

 

Wed, April 27 – Brumby

Thurs, April 28 – Powers Ferry

Fri, April 29 – Sedalia Park

 

Looking forward to seeing you all there …

 

 

Cool Girls Clothing Drive - week of April 18-22

The Cool Girls, Inc. organization works in low income communities throughout the Atlanta area. Their goal is to empower girls to make good choices and achieve academic success. The girls are mentored and supported throughout their school age years.  We will be collecting clothing, jackets, coats, shoes and accessories in sizes to fit girls from kindergarten to high school.  Items can be dropped off at the front office of Walton during the week of the drive, so start cleaning out your closet and getting your donations ready. 

 

Members should have received an email from group leaders about ways to get involved before the drive - team captains, collecting clothes at MBUMC Clothing Sale on Saturday, March 12, from 12:30-4:30 and at Walton Band Garage Sale on Saturday, March 19^th @ 2:30.  The email included information to contact Caroline L. to volunteer. 

 

FEBRUARY 2011

Join us for Project Mail-Call. It will be Sunday, February 6th from 2-4pm.  The address and details are in the email you received from Kyle.

We will be packaging boxes for soldiers overseas and helping out! It's a lot of fun and for a good cause. If you can come, email Kyle by Wednesday, February 2^nd wcospecialevents@hotmail.com

 

 

Powers Ferry will be having a Science Night on Thursday, February 3rd from around 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We will be doing whatever they need help with: setting up, helping individuals, cleaning up, etc.

Let Kyle (wcospecialevents@hotmail.com)  know if you want to help.  Reply by January 29th.

DECEMBER 2010

December 8, 9, 10

ASP HOLIDAY PARTIES are here!  Even if it is not your assigned day, you are invited to come.  We always have a great time and this year there will be craft activities --- so we will need lots of helpers. 

·         Wednesday, December 8 – Sedalia Park

·         Thursday, December 9 – Powers Ferry

·         Friday, December 10 – Brumby

Looking forward to seeing you all there …

 

Thursday, December 9

Powers Ferry's International Night 

Time: 4:30 - 8:00 pm 

International Night is a wonderful event that celebrates Powers Ferry's diverse population.  There will be student music and dance performances in the cafeteria.  After the performances, different classrooms are set up to represent different countries, and the Powers Ferry families travel from room to room, getting their "passports" stamped in each room.  Most rooms have a craft to do that represents the country, as well as food samples for everyone to try. (delicious food J) 

We'll probably be stamping the passport, helping out in the different countries' rooms, serving food, supervising the crafts, and doing other small jobs.  It's a fun and festive evening, as many of the Powers Ferry students come dressed in costumes from their home countries.

Any volunteers who can speak Spanish would be particularly helpful.  

Contact Kyle (wcospecialevents@hotmail.com ) by 12/6 if you are interested in helping out!

 

 

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SAVANNAH COURT ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

December 5, 2010

1:00 to 2:00 pm

 

 

We need lots of students to volunteer their time and talents.  Do you sing, play an instrument, dance, juggle, recite poetry, perform magic tricks, etc......

 

This is your time to give back and the residents always think you are the next American Idol! 

 

Contact your leader to sign up.

 

 

OCTOBER 2010

Saturday, October 30

Brumby Elementary School is having a Fall Festival and we could all use your help!

Date: Saturday, October 30
Time of the event: 12:00pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Brumby Elementary outside field and cafeteria
What we'll be doing: managing various games/activities and giving prizes to participants

We'll have a volunteer sign-in sheet available near the ticket table.

The Fall Festival will happen during rain or shine. 

Email Kyle at wcospecialevents@hotmail.com by Monday, October 25th f you would like to help out! :)

 

 

Saturday, October 23rd.

Powers Ferry Costume Ball and Health Fair! Volunteers needed!!
 
       

This is a great opportunity (and really fun way) to help these kids have a safe and fun Halloween experience ...and again it's amazingly fun!!
 
TIMES TO HELP!
 
10:00 - 11:00  Set up
10:30 - 12:30  Trick or Treat Hallway - hand out small snacks and prizes for the kids and set up decorations. *Dress up is encouraged!!!!!* This is really fun!!
10:30 - 2:30  "Creepy Hand" Fun Booth - helping the kids put together "hands", made from popcorn and candy corn in a clear glove (we’ll have shifts and people can switch out)
10:45 – 2:15  Book Fair in the Media Center – helping with crowd control and book selection while families shop for books (we’ll have shifts during these times)

11:45 - 2:15 Health Fair - assist health professionals at their stations (running small errands, etc) (if you are planning on just helping during the Health Fair, it would be good to wear our club shirt or a Walton shirt...but dress is still encouraged!)
by 3:00  Clean-up

Sign up with a friend or just come and make some new friends! I know that you will have fun!
  
Email Kyle at wcospecialevents@hotmail.com by Monday, October 18th and let me know which shift you would like to work. See you there!

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The WCO Cooking Crew will be getting started this month! 

 

 

Please let your leader know if you are interested in helping to prepare lunch for the Powers Ferry faculty on Sunday October 17th.  We will meet at 12 o'clock at my house and should hopefully be done around 2 o'clock.  We will be making soup or chili, salad, rolls and a sweet of some kind.

 

Saturday, October 30 (10 am until noonish) & Sunday, October 31 (early am tba)

MUST Breakfast

 

We will also be preparing breakfast for MUST Ministries on Saturday, October 30th at 10 am.  Then we will need a group of 4 people to go to MUST early Sunday morning, October 31st, to help serve the meal.   

 

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Volunteer Assignments Begin on September 13

(All students must attend mandatory training sessions for their assignments during this week.)        

                                       

 

Cool Girls, Inc. is a mentoring program that helps build self-esteem, prevents drop-outs, and promotes drug-free environments for at-risk girls in the greater Atlanta area.   The clothes that are collected will be available to the Cool Girls when they “shop” for the perfect outfits at the distribution location in East Cobb.

 

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February 2010  - SPECIAL EVENTS –respond to Kyle wcospecialevents@gmail.com

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PROJECT MAIL CALL

Check out their website to learn about what they do for soldiers and how we can help. http://ettel.typepad.com/pmc/

Sunday, February 7th

BRUMBY – CHILI COOKOFF

Friday, February 5^th

 5:45 to 8 pm

Serve, clean, eat.

Reply by Sunday, January 31st.

 

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POWERS FERRY – SCIENCE NIGHT

Thursday, February 4^th

5:00 pm - 8:15 pm.

Setting up, helping individuals, cleaning up, etc.

Reply by Saturday, January 30.

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WHO:  Need CO members to entertain                       

               -Sing 

               -Dance

               -Play musical instruments

               -Juggle

               -Do magic tricks

               -Tell jokes

               -And other entertaining activities

WHAT:    Community Outreach Holiday Party at Savannah Court   

WHEN:    Sunday, December 6 1:00-2:00

WHERE:   Savannah Court (Across the street from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church)

We provide the food and the entertainment.  We would love to have you come be a part.  You will get volunteer hours and don't have to be a regular at Savannah Court.  The residents will love you and are always so appreciative.

There is a piano in the room where we are located.   If you have other Walton  friends not in CO that would like to provide a talent please let Mrs. Fulkerson know.

Please email Mrs. Fulkerson and let her know what you would like to do. 

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When: Thursday, November 12th

Time: 4:30 - 8:00 pm  

International Night is a wonderful event that celebrates Powers Ferry's diverse population.  There will be student music and dance performances in the cafeteria. After the performances, different classrooms are set up to represent different countries, and the Powers Ferry families travel from room to room, getting their "passport" stamped in each room. Most rooms have a craft to do that represents the country, as well as food samples for everyone to try.

 Our jobs: 

    -Stamping passports

    -Supervising the craft

    -Sell refreshments

    -Supervise the student performers while they are waiting backstage

    -Direct traffic in the hallways

    -Help with the Book Fair

Volunteers who can speak Spanish would be very helpful to keep this event running smoothly, because many of the children's parent's cannot easily speak English

Go ahead and email Kyle at  wcospecialevents@hotmail.com if you are interested in helping out!

Please RSVP by Monday, November 9th.

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 For all group members who attended training sessions ..

• "A" Groups start this week --- Monday, September 21. 
• That means that the "B" groups start next week on 9/28. 
• Check out the "Calendar" link on the left - all the dates are listed in a spreadsheet - find the column for your group and go ahead and put these dates on your personal calendar.

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September 10, 2009