Germain Street School PTA
"A million voices for children"

 
Thank you to all the parents who came to the October PTA Association meeting last Tuesday. Mrs. O’Berg shared great info on being prepared for an earthquake and other emergencies. Prepare your home and family. Students practice at school. Make sure to practice at home. If you missed the meeting and would like the information, stop by the Parent Center.
There will be no PTA Association meeting in November or December. Event updates will be coming by email.
Reflections:   “Together We Can…”
The due date for the Reflections art projects has been extended to November 5. Please contact Mrs. O’Berg with any questions.
 
Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Decoration Contest:
If your student is entering a decorated pumpkin to the contest please drop off the pumpkins in the Auditorium from 7:30 am to 7:55 am. Please make sure the students name, grade and room number is written on the back of the pumpkin. The winners will be announced at the costume parade at the end of the day. Come back to school in the evening at 6:30 pm for fun Halloween arts and crafts. Come in costume, students and parents and share an evening of Halloween fun.
 
5th Grade News:
The 5th graders are selling Boo Grams. $1 each card and a lollipop attached. They will be passed to the recipients on Friday. Turn in the Boo Grams order to the office or buy a Boo Gram in the lobby after school on Tuesday or Wednesday. This is to support 5th grade activities and their culmination.
 
Other Fundraising News:
Mrs. Lacour has submitted Germain in the “Our School Needs” contest. We are asking for money for the YMCA PE program.  Also, we need people to RATE the entry with 5 stars today, tomorrow and Tuesday. The higher our rating, the better chance we have to make the finals. See the video   http://ourschoolneeds.discoverbing.com/projects/default.aspx?prj=2279&t=Help+support+this+school+in+winning+%24100k%3A+Mighty+Mustangs+Need+To+Move+%7C+bing.com%2Fourschoolneeds

Other upcoming dates to remember…
 
Oct 25 – Oct 29 Red Ribbon Week – Pledge to be drug FREE!
Oct 25 – Principal’s All Stars
Oct 29 – Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Decoration Contest
Oct 29 – Family Fun Night – Halloween Theme, come in costume – PTA Event @ 7:00 pm
Dec 17 – Family Fun Night – Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon
 
Happy Halloween!
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PTA MEETING Oct. 19, 2010 @ 7pm in the Auditorium

Who likes dessert?PTA is hosting a dessert night at the PTA meeting this coming Tuesday night. Come and enjoy some tasty treats and great PTA fun. The YMCA will provide child watch. Please walk your children to the YMCA building to sign them in.

There will be an important meeting just prior to the PTA meeting at 6:30 pm. The Compensatory Education Advisory Committee (CEAC) – our Title 1 committee, must meet. There were not enough members at the last meeting. Members, please try to attend. Non-members are certainly welcome to come and listen in.
Special Guest Speaker: Let’s welcome our new Parent Coordinator Michelle O’Berg. She will be talk about the PTA Reflections program, including the categories, due dates, judging, and other specifics. The Reflection program is an art contest through the PTA to allow students to express themselves in the arts. To read more about the PTA Reflections program click here:  http://www.pta.org/2032.asp.

Since October is Earthquake preparedness month, Mrs. O’Berg will share important emergency information. Students will be participating in a district-wide earthquake drill on Oct 21. They will learn how to be prepared for an earthquake while at school. Please make sure you and your family are prepared at home.

Thank you to all the parents who joined the yearbook committee. We have a great committee this year and hope to capture some memorable moments from a spectacular year! 
Together We Can……

PTA funds:
Fields trips (LAUSD does not provide any)
Computer Lab
Arts and Music programs and contests
Assemblies
Low cost medial & dental clinic
School supplies
Family Fun Night Events
A Very Important Voice for EVERY Student, Teacher & Parent

Other upcoming dates to remember…
 
Oct 25 – Oct 29 Red Ribbon Week – Pledge to be drug FREE!
Oct 29 Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Decoration Contest
Oct 29 Family Fun Night -Halloween Theme, come in costume – PTA Event @ 7:00 pm
 

See you at the meeting. Come wearing pink to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!!
 
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PTA Parent Newsletter – October    http://www.pta.org/6022.htm

In This Issue
Tips for Evaluating Your Child’s Classroom
Vote for Million Hours of Power
Test Preparation Advice for Your Student
Consumer Reports Toy Recall Information
Grant Opportunities for Your PTA
Go Green! With National PTA and Parenting

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See you at the meeting. Come wearing pink to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!!

 Welcome October!!!!!

Membership:
We have 26% of our student body in PTA Memberships. Thank you to the families that have joined. There is still time to join. $7.00 per membership. Parents, students, grandparents, friends, neighbors, anyone can join. Turn in envelope with $7 per member. The more, the merrier!

Direct Donation:
Thank you to all the families that have already donated. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Even a few dollars, a payment weekly or monthly. All money goes to help fund activities, field trips, insurance and more for students. 5Th Grade families: all money donated goes to the 5th grade classes for their events. Please note the check that this is for a 5th grade student.

Don’t forget to turn in the lunch forms. Even if your student does not buy lunch or breakfast, the form is how LAUSD generates the schools data to see if we qualify for Title 1 funds. Turning in the forms by Tuesday will help us qualify for more money next year.