Thanks from Parent Council

Thanks to all who have already turned in various Parent Council forms –Fort River Roaster orders, School Council ballots, Science Day reservations, Fall Festival volunteering! Remember, we need many volunteers to run all of these great activities, so please help out when you can.

Annual Family Donation Fund Update for Oct. 5, 2007

We’ve received the best response ever to our Annual Family Donation Fund, which supports all Parent Council activities (field trips, cultural events, books for the library, scholarships for children in need, etc.) – we have already raised $4,159 from 115 of our 359 families (32% of families)! Although we suggest $20 a child, larger and smaller amounts are welcome – and all contributions are tax deductible (and anonymous) and even a $1.00 donation helps increase our goal of 100% family participation. Checks (made out to Fort River Parent Council) or cash can be sent to the Parent Council mailbox in the main office or to Catherine Sanderson, 23 Alyssum Drive.

Science Demonstration Day Update

Unfortunately we have reached (and surpassed!) our maximum capacity for the Science Demonstration Day tickets, and hence we can no longer accept ticket reservations. We are delighted with the enthusiasm for this event, and will certainly consider adding other similarly-themed events in the future. Please contact Catherine Sanderson (casanderson@amherst.edu, 256-4977) if you have ideas for such events and/or would be interested in helping plan an event.

Box Tops for Education

In case you are not familiar with Box Tops this is an easy way to earn money for Fort River….. and is one fund raiser that does not ask for any money….just take your scissors and clip! For each Box Top clipped the school receives 10 cents! How easy is that? So before you recycle the cardboard Zip Lock bag container, tear off the plastic around the Scott Bath Tissue, or throw away the top to the Yoplait Yogurt container take out your scissors. I know I always return my 5 cent cans rather than throw away money and this is the same for Fort River.

This year, our goal is to raise $500.00 for our school. So far this year we have collected 670 box tops and are 67.00 towards that goal. (Last year we only earned 98.00….some schools in our area earned over $2,000.00!). The collection box is on the table in the Front Office. This is one way relatives can help support your child’s school. (My children’s aunt and 95 year old grandmother clip) Every Box Top clipped will help Fort River School continue to provide quality education for our kids! NEXT REDEMPTION IS END of October so clip and send in your Box Tops by Friday October 26.

If you would like to learn about the other ways you can make a difference sign up for the Box Tops website at boxtops4education.com. It’s easy, free and you’ll learn about new ways to help our school earn the extra cash it needs. Here's a link to the Box Tops product list.

Thanks,

Jan Kelly
janandkevink@comcast.net
tel. 253-9403

Thanks From Teri Magner, Fort River Art Teacher

Thank You Note from Kai Simon, 6th Grade Teacher

A Friendly Reminder from Parent Council

The Annual Fort River Open House is tonight (Wed. Oct. 3rd) at 7pm.

It's also a great time to bring in:

• Fort River Roasters/Dean's Beans order form,
• your Parent Council Annual Family Fund Donations,
• your ticket orders for next week's "Fog, Flowers and Fireworks" demonstration,
• and your ballots for the School Council Elections!