Hey, hey, it's picture day!

If combing hair is optional during the morning rush at your house, you may want to plan just a leetle more time into the routine tomorrow because Oct. 1 is picture day! Otherwise, your little darling's bedhead will be immortalized for years to come (which isn't always a bad thing--those pictures can be quite entertaining).

Brushing teeth, however, should not be optional.

Survey says...



Many of you took the time at registration to fill out our needs assessment survey (may blessings and chocolate rain upon you for so doing).

In my best Richard Dawson voice (okay, that's just scary), I'm here to tell you what the surveys said:

Respect for self and others and bullying both came in as top concerns, which when you think about it, are two sides of the same coin. Fitness and nutrition, communication between parents and school, and literacy rounded out the top five.

Other high-ranking concerns included safe schools, SEP conferences, and resources for learning at home. 


We will be keeping these concerns in mind as we develop the programs for this year. Thank you so much for your participation!

Fantastic Fall Extravaganza!

Wow! The Fall Extravaganza is finished and it was such a fantastic event! I'm still absolutely stunned by the generosity of everyone who participated. So many people gave time, energy, effort, and money to generate funds that will support our kids.

Here are a few photos:

There were lots of fun inflatables for the kids to bounce on.

A wonderful basket auction! I wanted to hug everyone I saw who was leaving with a basket, but that would have been...well...weird. So here is a much more appropriate virtual hug going out to everyone who purchased or contributed to those beautiful baskets!

Yummy dinner!

Fun (and tiring!) rides

Who doesn't love face painting? I was this close to getting a butterfly myself.

The concessions stand was a favorite.

Kudos to our dedicated volunteers, who tirelessly worked the cotton candy machine.

It looks like a new Halloween costume--sugar zombie!

I think my kids will want to dress up like that.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Also, please remember the PTA meeting tomorrow morning--9:30 at the school.

We promise you won't leave looking like a sugar zombie.

A Peach moment

photo from aveleyman.com

Our tank house this morning:

Good morning, everyone!

Today's the day!

The sun is shining,

The tickets are missing,

And we are going...

(GASP!)

THE TICKETS ARE MISSING!

THE TICKETS ARE MISSING!

Oh yeah, I haven't picked them up yet.

For any of you who have also had a Peach moment, the tickets for the Fall Extravaganza may be picked up at the front office or at the event.

See you there!

4:30-7:30 at the school

Bring a jacket and be ready for fun!

In Dreams

I had a dream last night about the Fall Extravaganza (seriously!). I dreamt that we forgot about it until about 7:20 p.m. We panicked and made a mad dash to the school, only to see the bouncy inflatables sinking as the air came out and people leaving the grounds to go home. My kids were soooooo upset.

Word to the wise: mark your calendars for this Friday and don't forget, or it will be a nightmare.

Holy second chances, Batman!

It looks like you actually have until next Tuesday to donate for the class baskets. So if you didn't send anything today, there's still time to be a hero.

No tights needed.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Fall Extravaganza!

By now you've (hopefully) seen the announcements come home about the Fall Extravaganza. Here's the scoop on what you need to know:

*It's Friday, Sept. 10 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the school

*Dinner will be available (pizza or BBQ beef); pre-sale price is $3.00 or it will be $4.00 that night.

*There will be tons of fun activities that your kids (or you) can participate in with tickets. You can get 15
tickets for $5, 30 tickets for $10, or 60 tickets for $20.

*Teachers are also putting together baskets to be auctioned off at a silent auction. You may donate items or money to help with the baskets.

All pre-sale tickets, meals, and basket donations are due tomorrow (Friday).

And if you're feeling a little wiped out, remember that admission is free.  :)