Eagle Eye News

Published by the Evergreen Elementary Parent Teacher Association October 2011

Off To A Great Start !!!

The 2011-2012 school year kicked off with the First Annual Open House Picnic. This inaugural event allowed students and teachers to do a quick meet and greet, run into old friends, and make some new ones. We look forward to an even better one next year!

Upcoming Events Calendar

October 5th Grades K-2 Monkey Joe's October 6th Grades 3-5 Monkey Joe's October 17th Skate-A-Way October 18th PTA Meeting October 20th A N.Y. Slice

October 27th Pumpkin Lighting/Dinner

$$$$

Fall EEPTA Fundraiser $$$$

One of the ways the EEPTA is able to do so much for the school, the teachers, and the students is through its fund raising activities. So the EEPTA thanks you for supporting us by participating in our Fall Fundraiser. This year we are very excited about the products being offered by Charleston Wrap. Order forms and payments are due no later than October 12th. Thanks again for your support. If you have any questions please contact Amy Williams at 334-4557 or waysandmeans@eepta.com

BUS VOLUNTEERS
A huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers that helped out with the Morning and Afternoon Bus Duty the first 2 weeks of school. We could not have done it without you!!

To volunteer volunteercoordinator@eepta.com

Follow the Evergreen Elementary Parent Teacher Association On the Web WWW.EEPTA.COM On Facebook WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EEPTA On Twitter WWW.TWITTER.COM/EvergreenPTA

CLASSROOM CELEBRATION
THURSDAY OCTOBER 27TH
Our first classroom Celebration is Thursday October 27th. If you signed up to send a classroom treat, please be on the lookout for information coming to you via email from your Lead Room Parent. As always, everything needs to be store bought and unopened. Please label all classroom donations with the both the teacher's and child's name.

CAFETERIA NEWS
Hello Everyone!!! Thanks to all of you who volunteered throughout the month of September. Because of you we are off to an awesome start !!!! Parents of 3rd and 5th graders, we need volunteers in the cafeteria from 12:45 to 1:45. Even if you you can only volunteer a hour, we can use you!!!
Jenny Szulczewski cafeteria@eepta.com

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Earn the PTA Money While You Shop!!
You can make money for the Evergreen Elementary School PTA every time you shop at either Food Lion or Kroger simply by registering your reward cards. You can make even more money for the EEPTA by participating in the Box Tops for Education program. Even if you don't collect the boxtops, simply put your Food Lion and/or Kroger reward card numbers on the bottom of the Box Top Sheet and return it by October 17th and we will register your cards so that EEPTA earns money when you are shopping at either of these fine stores. Did you know you could also participate in the MyCokeRewards program and donate your points to the EEPTA? You can either go online to donate your points or simply have them turned into your teacher. Our goal this year is 15,000 points. See you can help Evergreen while doing something you are already doing anyhow!! If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Kimsey or Melissa Newby at communitypartners@eepta.com

Evergreen Spirit Nights

Monkey Joe's Come join us on October 5th for the K-2 grades and October 6th for grades 3-5. Both nights are 5pm-8pm. Feel free to bring siblings and come to the night that is most convenient to your schedule. Portion of all concessions and admissions to go the EEPTA. Monkey Joe's is owned by an Evergreen Family!! 11304 Midlothian Turnpike 897-5867 --------------------------------------------------------------Papa John's Dollars for Dough Your pizza order from any Richmond area Papa John's October 11th13th supports Evergreen. If you order online simply enter promo code Evergreen. If you order delivery or carry-out simply turn in your receipt to the PTA to get credit for your order. --------------------------------------------------------------Skate Away - Our first Skate Away night is Monday October 17th. Come to Skate Away between 6:30 8:30 and a portion of all admissions and concessions will be donated to Evergreen. Skate and inline rentals are available, along with concession specials. 3300 Speeks Drive, Midlothian VA 674-5070 --------------------------------------------------------------A N.Y. Slice - We're excited to announce our firstever A N.Y. Slice fundraiser on October 20th. Choose dine in, carry-out, or delivery and support Evergreen while enjoying authentic NY style pizza. A N.Y. Slice is owned by an Evergreen family. 133 Brown's Way Road, Midlothian VA 379-0050

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BOX TOP CONTEST WINNERS

Thanks to everyone who turned in their boxtops from over the summer, we collected box tops worth over $1,300.

Way to Go Eagles!!!
Winner of FLIP Video Camera Olivia Lineweaver
3rd Grade Mrs Spradlin

Winner of MP3 Player Rachel Matthews

4th Grade Mrs Spencer

Winner of 4 Movie Tickets Wyatt Martin

1st Grade Ms Sexton

Turn in your Box Top Sheets by Oct 17th and one student from each grade will win a prize as well!! Help us reach our Box Tops for Education goal of $4,000 for the 2011-2012 school year.

Pumpkin Lighting and Community Dinner

October 27th 5:30pm to 8:00pm This annual event is hosted by the both the teachers and the EEPTA. The teachers plan themes for the pumpkins and then coordinate their decoration. The bus loop is turned into pumpkin patch filled with all their creations for visitors to see. There will be carnival games in the gymnasium this year. Tickets will be $.25 each (each game takes one ticket). You DO NOT need to purchase tickets to attend the Pumpkin Lighting. Popcorn and Apple Cider will be offered for free. The EEPTA also sponsors a Community Dinner. We will have delicious barbecue and hotdogs from Brock's Barbecue. Look for the flyer coming soon to a bookbag near you. Mark your calendars for a night off of cooking and a chance to see how creative Evergreen's students are!!! See you there!!! Volunteers always welcome to assist if you are available please contact Pam DeRidder communitydinners@eepta.com

Its Okay To Run At School !! Mileage Club has begun for the Year! We look forward to seeing Mileage Club runners on the blacktop each Tuesday and Friday morning at 8:40. Wear your sneakers and comfortable clothes and come ready to jog! The families of all students who signed up for Mileage Club should have received an email regarding club details. If you have not yet received an email or if you'd still like to sign up, please send an email to mileageclub@eepta.com. We'll see you on the track! Beth Lucas and Beth Albrecht

Order Your Yearbook Now!

We are now taking orders for the 2011-2012 Evergreen Elementary Yearbook! We are only taking preorders this year. The yearbook price is $20 and orders are being taken until Monday, January 9, 2012. There wont be any extra yearbooks to purchase after January 9th so dont miss out on this opportunity. Purchase your yearbook now! Order forms are available on the PTA website www.eepta.com. Yearbook Advertising Opportunities Available Now! Do you have a business? Are you interested in a yearbook advertisement? For as little as $25, your ad can be seen in 600+ yearbooks. This is a great way to show your support for our school and share your advertising message. Please email yearbook@eepta.com for more information.

HAVE YOU JOINED THE PTA???

The EEPTA is looking for 100% membership this year. Only one parent per child is needed to count towards the goal. Membership is only $6.00 and goes to support the many programs the EEPTA puts forth for Evergreen. membership@eepta.com Follow Evergreen Athletic Association The Evergreen Athletic Association provides youth sports activities to the children in the Evergreen Elementary School District to include football, cheerleading, baseball, softball, and basketball. Grouped by age.

...LET'S GO EAGLES... HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!!

Information - www.evergreensports.org Follow football scores www.cqlfootball.com

THANKs TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED DENIM FOR THE SHOPCHESTERFIELD DENIM DAYS!!! Evergreen Elementary came in 12th place donating 192 pieces of denim. EEPTA won $100 for your great effort!!! So don't throw out your old denim, start saving for next year!!!! Shop Chesterfield First has PTA fundraisers throughout the entire school year. Check out www.shopchesterfieldfirst.com/schools to check out the latest. EEPTA Officers President Tracie Davis president@eepta.com Vice President Angie Dudley vicepresident@eepta.com Treasurer - Dori Burger treasurer@eepta.com Secretary Becky Pizzini secretary@eepta.com The next PTA Meeting is Oct 18 th at Evergreen Elementary School. If you have any questions, then please feel to contact any EEPTA Officer.

PTA Reflections Program

The PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance a quality arts education by providing an opportunity for students to explore their artistic talents and receive positive recognition for their efforts. Students participate in the Reflections Program by submitting entries to their school's local PTA. In Virginia and nationally, the program has six arts areas - dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. There are four grade divisions - primary, intermediate, middle/junior, and senior. PTA's Reflections Program helps parents encourage the creativity and continuous self-discovery process of their children. Supporting the Reflections Program is one way you can support the arts in your home, your school and your community. For more information artsanded@eepta.com or you can also click on Arts in Education on the website www.eepta.com Show your Evergreen Spirit

Show your Evergreen Eagles spirit every Friday and during Spirit Nights by wearing your Evergreen Spirit Wear