Monday, September 10th
PTA Board Meeting, 9:30am
Challenge Parent Meeting, 6:00pm
PTA Open House, 6:30pm
Tuesday, September 11th
Boosterthon Pep Rallies
Boy Scout Info Meeting, 6:30pm (cafeteria)
Thursday, September 13th
Chorus, 7:15am
Friday, September 14th
Running Club, 7:15am
MAP Testing
During the month of September many of our students will take MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing in reading and math. This computerized test will be given to all students in grades 2-5 and some 1st graders. Your child’s teacher will communicate the testing dates to you. Results will be sent home as soon as they are available.
PTA Open House
We hope you will join us at the upcoming PTA Open House on Monday, September 10 at 6:30 pm. We will begin with a brief PTA meeting in the cafeteria, and we will have two classroom visitation sessions where teachers will share important information regarding the school year. Please make every attempt to attend. Research shows that students achieve more when parents are actively involved at school.
PTA will kick-off our Boosterthon fundraiser beginning September 11. We will have a pep rally with students to share information about the Boosterthon Fun Run. Please look for information to come home in your child's book bag on September 11th. Students will collect pledges and participate in the Fun Run on September 20 at Bethel. Boosterthon will promote fitness, leadership, good character, and fun! Parents are encouraged to attend the Fun Run for their child’s grade level on September 20 – K5/1st (8:15-9:15), 2nd/3rd & PMA (9:25-10:25), and 4th/5th & IMA (10:35-11:35). You won’t want to miss it!
PTA MEMBERSHIPS
Don't forget to join the PTA! We are counting on your assistance to help Bethel reach 100% membership. Memberships are $5. In order to reach 100%, we ask that you join for each student you have at Bethel. You should have received a membership form in the packet distributed at Meet the Teacher. If you are in need of another form or have questions, please contact Mandi Palmer at todd.palmer@hotmail.com or Stephanie Yearwood at glocksandthe3bears@gmail.com.
Room Parent Meeting
If you signed up and have been confirmed as the room parent for your child’s class, please attend one of the room parent meetings on September 18th. We will have a meeting at 9:30 am in the cafeteria and another that evening at 6:30 in the Media Center. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Flaherty at loriyflaherty@gmail.com.
Subway has taken a new approach for this year’s back-to-school, health-focused program for students in elementary and middle schools. Local Subway restaurants have joined with a Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) and The Jared Foundation to launch the “Fresh Start Challenge.” Kids ages 5 to 14 can participate with parent permission by tracking their good diet and exercise activities. Winners will be selected by random drawing to receive a sub party for their class and $1,000 fitness grant for their school. Two winners will be chosen in each participating market area. The program will begin August 6 and run through September 30, 2012.
Starting August 6, program information will be available at participating Subway restaurants in your area or online at www.subwayfreshstart.com.
Thank you for your help in promoting healthy habits!
September Calendar News
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COMING IN OCTOBER
October 2 Chick-fil-A Night, Woodruff Rd., 6-8 pm
October 5 College Team Day
October 10 Club & Make-Up Pictures
October18, 19 No School / Teacher Workdays
October 23 Sticky Fingers Spirit Night
October 26 Fall Dance, 6-8 pm
