PTA Fall Fundraiser!

 

It’s that time of year again - for our PTA Fall Fundraiser! The Fundraiser will run from September 22 through October 10.  At the end of the 3 weeks, PTA will tally all the donations, and the one class that raised the most money will be allowed to vote for 2 teachers to be silly stringed during a Friday assembly (date to be determined).  

Math Superstars

Math Superstars, the math enrichment program is starting on Friday, SEPTEMBER 26! ANNOUNCEMENT at ASSEMBLY on Friday, 9/26 will officially start the program.

WHAT IS IT? It’s a 2-sided worksheet that go towards points, and they are due every Friday for 20 weeks (Folders will be placed outside your door). Once they reach certain milestones, they’ll get incentives. We’ve got a NEW AND IMPROVED list of INCENTIVES!

INCENTIVES: 

a.       “Most Class Participation” for turning in Worksheets 1 & 2 receives extra recess time!  Each grade level will be eligible for this.

b.      “Most Class Participation” for turning in Worksheets 3 & 4 receives BLUE BELL ICE CREAM.Only those who participate within the winning class will receive this.       

c.       MATH SUPERSTARS COUPONS

These are individual coupons to be redeemed in the classroom after they complete the 5^th worksheet (Student is given 4 choices - Buddy Lunch (within grade level), Bring a Stuffed Animal, Wear your favorite hat, etc. )      

Friday Assembly

This Friday is our Campus Friday Assembly.  Feel free to join us!  The assembly begins at 7:45.  We do ask that all visiting parents stand in the gym behind all of our classes.  This is a community time for our students, and we want all students to be able to see and participate in the assembly.  Join me in the library after the assembly for a 2nd Cup of Coffee with the principal as I share information about our campus rating, STAAR scores, and answer other questions you may have.

Watch D.O.G.S.

Hey Dads!  Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is kicking into gear, and we would love to have you volunteer a day or two at our school!  Come join us for pizza & learn more about how you can get involved next Thursday, Sept. 18.  

Education Go Get It Week

EGGI Week is coming Sept. 22-Sept. 26!!  Education Go Get It Week is a time spent focusing on college goals and exploring careers.  More information will be coming concerning activities during the week, but we need your help!  If you are interested in sharing a small bit about your career (15 minutes) with Patsy Sommer students, please complete the form at http://goo.gl/CcM721.  

Note:  Every Wednesday is College day at Patsy Sommer.  Students are encouraged to wear college shirts every Wednesday.  Every Friday is school spirit day, and students are encouraged to wear school shirts or school colors.

Destination Imagination (DI)

There will be a Destination Imagination (DI) parent information session on Tuesday, September 16 at 5:15 pm in the library. This session will include a detailed overview of what DI is, what is involved as a manager, and what is involved as a student team member. If you are interested in managing a team and/or your child participating on a team, please plan to attend this meeting! If you have questions, please contact Hope Scallan by email -- Hope_Scallan@roundrockisd.org. Ms. Manning and Ms. Scallan will also be present at the PTA Club Night this Thursday to answer any questions you might have.

PTA Meeting and Club Information

Tomorrow night is our first general PTA meeting at 6 PM.  Following the business portion of the meeting, the program will be presented by our club sponsors.  Come hear about the after school enrichment opportunities offered at Patsy Sommer Elementary.  Following the meeting, you will have the opportunity to visit our "Club Expo" and ask specific questions about our activities. 

Note:  There will be no sign ups during this meeting, but information will be shared on how to register your child for activities of interest.