THE LEAOPARD LEADER ENGLAND PTA NEWSLETTER

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1 Hello Leopard Families, THE LEAOPARD LEADER ENGLAND PTA NEWSLETTER February 2016 We have almost made it to 100 days at school and we wanted to share with you some of the things we have accomplished so far this year. The PTA Board has made some great strides this year to make sure you know what we do for the school, the teachers, and our students. New this year is the PTA Mailbox, located in the front office to facilitate communications and suggestions from parents. We publish content regularly to keep you informed of what we're doing and what's coming up next via the PTA Facebook page, PTA Website and Newsletter. We value feedback from the community and are committed to serving our community's needs. Which is why we read everything you post and take it into consideration. For example, parents posted on Facebook that they'd like a car sticker for EEE, so we immediately started a design contest and printed car stickers. They are now available in the online store for only $1 In addition we've made it easier than ever to become a member, purchase your Spirit Wear gear, yearbooks and more all via the online Leopard Store on the PTA website where you can purchase with a credit card. It is with the help of the Leopard families and staff that we were able to grow our membership to 530 PTA members and due to your generous support, we had a successful Leopard Leap Challenge that met our fundraising goal this year. Way to go Leopards Throughout the year the board works to enhance the educational experience at England and encourage community building at our school. With your help, some of the things we've accomplished so far this school year to promote our goals are: Yuck the Science of Slime Assembly Purchased New Playground Equipment Purchased Drums for the Music Teachers Reflections Program Winter parties Donated to the McNeil Project Graduation Parent vs. Teacher Volleyball Game International Children s Festival Math Superstars Family Movie Nights Spelling Bee Teacher Appreciation Donated to RRISD Partners In Education Gala Thank you to all who became members of the PTA this year and for everyone who has supported the PTA. We look forward to continuing to work to make this school year a great one. And remember, if you have a suggestion, get in touch

2 PTA Meeting ON THE AGENDA: Wedenesday, February 10th 11:00 am Programs and causes we will support next year If you ve never attended a PTA meeting, make this your first one If you come all the time, come back. We need each & every one of you LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD, NOW IS THE TIME PAW SITIVE PRAISES We love our volunteers A heartfelt Thank You to all the Homeroom Parents and volunteers that helped at the Winter Parties in December. The Movie Night on Friday was a fun night for families thanks to all the volunteers that helped Vivian Feng, Marian Neyt, Laura Samples, Debbie Chuchmach, Preethi Parameswaran, Jill Fischer, Mans Acharya, & Alaka Anil. A special thank you to our sponsor, Moe Paknia, Keller Williams for the free popcorn. We received the donation of a coffee pot for the parent room from Nish Jindani. Thank you Nish for your generous donation. We truly appreciate all the volunteers; we know that we couldn t do it without you Thank You Upcoming Events 2/3 Early Release Day & Orange Leaf Spirit Day 12:45 pm 2/5 School Spirit Assembly 7:45 am *Yearbook Contest Winners recognized at the Assembly 2/9 Spring Individual & Group Pictures 2/10 PTA General Meeting 11:00 am 2/11 Chick-fil-A Night 5:00 pm 2/12 Valentine s Party Pre-K - 1:30 pm Kinder - 8:05 am 1 st Grade 11:05 am 2 nd Grade 12:20 pm 3 rd Grade 1:30 pm 4 th Grade 12:45 pm 5 th Grade 1:15 pm 2/15 President s Day Holiday No School 2/25 Literacy Night 6:00 pm Show your Leopard Pride Get your Elsa England Spirit Sticker today. Go to the Leopard Store on the PTA website and purchase your sticker for just $1 (credit cards accepted).

Reflections Congratulations to all the students that participated in this year s PTA Reflections Program, whose theme was Let Your Imagination Fly.

3 Reflections Congratulations to all the students that participated in this year s PTA Reflections Program, whose theme was Let Your Imagination Fly. Out of the 119 entries at our school, England had 29 students move on to compete at the district level in all 6 categories (Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts). You can see the full list of the 29 students on the PTA website under the programs tab in the Reflections section There were hundreds of entries from all over the Round Rock school district competing at the district level. Only 20 entries from RRISD schools were selected to move on to the State Reflections competition. We are proud to have 2 England students Emma Royall, Photography, and Apoorva Upakare, Music Composition, represent England Elementary and Round Rock ISD at the state level competition. Congratulations to you both, we will all be cheering for you Yearbooks It s not too late to order your yearbook. This keepsake is a musthave item to remember all the wonderful moments from this school year. You can purchase a yearbook on the PTA website in the Leopard Store or through Balfour directly, at Simply enter England Elementary in the search to order today for only $25. PRIDE LINES Congratulations to this year s Yearbook Art Cover Winner Tanishka Gupta - 4th Grade. Don t forget you can have a special message and include a photo printed in the yearbook for just $5. Go to to purchase and create your pride line today. Deadline for Pridelines is February 29, 2016.

BOX TOPS Have you been collecting Box Tops? It s not too late to send them in. For every Box Top you clip and turn in our school earns 10. We hope to have as many as we can before March 1 st.

4 BOX TOPS Have you been collecting Box Tops? It s not too late to send them in. For every Box Top you clip and turn in our school earns 10. We hope to have as many as we can before March 1 st. That is last day to mail the Box Tops in to receive funds for this school year. So if you have been holding on to them - send them in this month You can still turn in Box Tops after the March 1 st deadline and we will receive those funds next year. Thank you to everyone who has already been turning in your Box Tops You can help earn England an additional 2,500 bonus box tops simply by going to and enter to win, now through February 25, Easy Ways to Earn Cash for Our School Did you know, you could earn funds for educational supplies for England while you shop for things for your family? England participates in the programs shown below. For detailsvisit the PTA website under Fundraisers tab at """#$%&'(%)#*+,-.(#/0& Thank you to Our Sponsors These businesses are making a difference by supporting England Elementary PTA. Show your appreciation by visiting their websites and patronizing their businesses A special thank you to all our 2015 International Children s Festival Sponsors (please see full list of ICF sponsors on next page) 1.(+2%3/0*$)"2.4"4(.564(--$%2%&(.674//' (. C$:62.$( """#$%&'(%)#*+,-.(#/0& England PTA is your PTA We are here for you and your children Please support us and volunteer with us We are looking forward to meeting and volunteering with you You can contact the PTA at englandpta@my-pta.org

5 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN S FESTIVAL SPONSORS

Committee Member Responsibilities

Committee Member Responsibilities BOOK FAIR For the upcoming school year, we are planning three (3) Scholastic Book Fairs (one in the Fall, one in February and one in April). Members that volunteer for