January SandPointer Published

Check out the January 2012 edition of The SandPointer, the Sand Point Elementary PTA Newsletter. 

The newsletter contains information about PTA and school programs and events, upcoming dates, volunteer opportunities, as well as community and school district information. 

If you would like to submit news or items of interest for future editions of The SandPointer, please email sandpointelempta@gmail.com with "PTA Newsletter Submission" in the subject line.  The deadline for content for the February issue is Thursday, February 9.

Coat Drive Update - Donations Due 1/31

Our Coat Drive is coming to close, so please drop off your coat or montentary donation (cash or check payable to SPE PTA) by Tuesday, January 31st at the school front office.

If you picked up a snowflake to purchase a coat, please put the purchase receipt (if possible) and the snowflake in the pocket of the coat.

If you picked up a snowflake, but are not able to purchase a coat, please contact Kay Rawlings.

Thanks for your support in keeping our students warm this winter!

Coat Drive January 5th-27th

WINTER COAT DRIVE 

Every child needs a warm defense against the cold winter temperatures. Through the generosity of the Sand Point community our goal is to make sure every child’s needs are met!

Here's how you can participate:

If you would like your child to receive a new winter coat:

• Complete the Coat Request Form (forms are also available  from your teacher, at the school office, or in Kid Mail).
• Return the completed form to the school front office by Tuesday, January 17th in the Coat Request Form return box. All information will be kept confidential.

If you would like to sponsor a new coat for a child:

• Pick up a snowflake in the front lobby of the school between January 17th and 20th.
• Purchase a NEW coat with the size, color preference and gender information on the snowflake.
• Please put the purchase receipt (if possible) and the snowflake in the pocket of the coat.
• Drop off the coat at the school front office by Friday, January 27th.

If you would like to help but don’t have time to purchase a coat:

• Please write a check to SPE PTA (for any amount) and we will do the shopping for you!
• Drop check in the coat drive box in the office by Friday, January 27th.

In the interest of confidentiality, Kay Rawlings will be the main contact for families who choose to participate in this program.

Thank you for your participation!

Potluck & General Membership Meeting 1/12 Cancelled

Our first potluck and General Membership Meeting of the year was scheduled for this Thursday, 1/12, however, due to some scheduling and resource conflicts, we will be rescheduling the potluck and PTA meeting in February.  Once the new date has been confirmed, it will be posted here on the blog and communication will also be sent home via kid mail.

We are excited to begin planning our projects for 2012 

and hope you will join us!