Greeting Hopper Families!
Did you see the show our school put on? WOW! Annie Jr. was fantastic! Kiddos, you all worked so hard and did a terrific job! A huge THANK YOU goes to Mrs. Parker who worked endlessly to make sure this show came to life. Thank you to all the volunteers. One person can have the drive but she can't do everything on her own. Our volunteers were our pillars. Parents, we can't thank you enough for all your support. Last but not least, our school faculty and staff are always there for us and willing to let us use the space before and after school and on the weekends; we make a mess, we shrink the teachers' space to work on props and costumes, and they receive us with a big smile and open arms. Thank you!!
Our elementary school kids have a total of four years at Reidenbaugh. During this time many children start the detaching process from their parents and feeling comfortable at school. Our students enter kindergarten without knowing how to read and barely writing their names. When they graduate 4th grade they are reading chapter books and writing more than one page of structured sentences! Can you grasp the growth your child goes through in elementary school? They learn about animals, weather, countries, community, and much more! This time is not coming back and we should make the most of it while we can. The PTO is here to help the school nurture and enrich our children's lives. We provide opportunities for your student to experience different things such as theater, planetarium and STEM while in a safe environment. What would you do to see your child thrive? Here is something you can do, which will be noticed and never forgotten: Be an active member of the Reidenbaugh PTO. It is YOUR choice what you do, how much time you spend on it, when you volunteer. All we want is for you to be a part of this big family and no volunteers be overloaded with projects. Come show your child you are a part of their school life. Come meet some amazing parents who understand the juggling of life, family, kids and work. Come help us make memories that last a lifetime!
PTO: Want to be more involved in your child's school and also meet a great group of people? Then the PTO is for you! We are looking for people to chair some of our events next year. There is an array of things you can help with. Let's talk and see which one is better suited for you, what activity you like the best. Please contact Rebecca Stanion at rebeccas1222@yahoo.com for more information.
MINI-THON PIZZA NIGHT: Reidenbaugh - Mini-THON - Pizza Night at Caruso's Fruitville Pike!! Third and fourth grade students will be bussing tables for donations at Caruso’s Restaurant and Pizza-1908 Fruitville Pike on March 18th and 19th from 5:00pm-8:00pm. A flyer went home but here is a quick link to sign-up genius for 3rd and 4th grade students who want to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0445ACAF2AAAFB6-reidenbaugh. Contact Jimmy Droter (717-537-5067) jdroter@hotmail.com with questions.
MINI-THON T-SHIRT: T-shirt order flyers went home. Order your t-shirts now for our Mini-THON event in April. Any questions, please contact Rebecca Stanion at rebeccas1222@yahoo.com.
BOOK FAIR: From March 20-27 is our annual Book Fair. We are getting ready for this event and we need volunteers!! This is such a fun event, you won't want to miss an opportunity to help our students. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Kim Topf at kjtopf@gmail.com. Please click here for flyer. We need help to make this event a success. Please use Scholastic Book Fair signup genius to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48abaf28a6f49-scholastic. Also, don't forget about e-wallet. This tool makes your kid's shopping way easier. Just click on this link to set it up: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/reidenbaughdino
BOOKS FOR BREAKFAST: 3rd and 4th grade Books for Breakfast is this Friday, March 22, from 8:15 to 8:45am. All 3rd and 4th grade students (students only) participating can go to the Reidenbaugh Cafeteria.
GRAND EVENT: This year we have a Grand Event for your child!! Because of the importance of grandparents in a child's development, as loved mentors and role models, Scholastic Book Fair has reserved a day for these important people to celebrate the experience of reading with your student. On Monday, March 25, we invite grandparents, or another very important person in your child's life, to join us for coffee and cookie before school hours and special book fair time. This Grand Event starts promptly at 8:00am. Make sure those grand people have this on their calendars. Please click here for flyer.
ART & CULTURE NIGHT: As you know, we are doing an Art & Culture Night in March. We are seeking someone to showcase the U.S.A. If you are interested, or have any ideas or are interested in showcasing your country or just helping with the Culture event, please contact Ada Emuwa at adankem1@yahoo.com or 617-869-9136. We are also looking for help with setting up the Art Show. Please consider volunteering for one of the open slots by clicking here or contact Kelly Brady directly at jdbkldb@gmail.com.
SPRING FESTIVAL: We are looking for sponsors for the Spring Festival. Sponsors will be featured in the event program, will have professional signage with their sponsorship, and will have their logo displayed on the event banner. Please contact Beth Montague at e_c_green@yahoo.com or (610) 804-4949.for more information. Feel free to forward this post to family and friends who might be interested in being a sponsor at the largest Reidenbaugh event.
THINK SPRING: The PTO is looking for donations of bushes, perennials and bird seed for the outside sitting area. Please contact Rebecca Stanion at rebeccas1222@yahoo.com if interested.
MARCH LUNCH MENU: Click Here.
LOOKING AHEAD
3/27 - Open House, Art Show & Culture Night
3/28 - Early Dismissal
3/29- Snow Make Up Day
04/02 - PTO Meeting
04/05 - Mini THON party
04/05 - 2nd Grade Books for Breakfast
From the office: If your student is a car rider for the day, please send in a note. No changes may be made to a student's transportation after 3:00pm.
Students arriving after the 9:00AM bell must come to the school accompanied by a parent or guardian. The student must be signed in at the front office by the parent or guardian.
Please send in an excuse note the date your student returns from an absence.
An educational trip request form must be received in the office 1 (one) week prior to the absence or it will not be approved. All school work missed during the trip will be provided after the absence.
If you have any questions, or if your child is not at Reidenbaugh anymore, please contact us at reidpto@gmail.com.
