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Welcome Message from the PTA President
August 2009
On behalf of the PTA, let me welcome you to Yates Mill. My name is Chris Post and I will be
serving you as the PTA President for the upcoming schoolo year. I look forward to getting to know you and your family, and
working together to enrich your child's education.
Wonderful things happen at Yates Mill Elementary School each and every day because of the outstanding teachers,
administrators, and staff that are so dedicated to the education of our children. One of the main goals of the PTA is to encourage
and provide as much communication as possible between home and school. Many of the opportunities our children have to learn
and developn are made possible thorugh the programs sponsored and funded by the PTA. This is a very exciting time in your
child's life, filled with new friends, new experiences, and new challenges. Staying involved and informed is the best way
to help your child have a successful year.
We also invite you to volunteer for the PTA. Our volunteer fair will be held in conjuction with Open House
in September. Lend a hand by giving just a few hours of your time to help plan and run any of our activities and fundraisers.
We have tasks for everyone---moms, dads, kids, teachers, relatives, and family friends---at various levels of participation.
The strength of our PTA lies in the number of volunteers. If your schedule allows for more time, join a committee or work
in the classroom. Giving of your time, talent, and ability not only helps the school; it also enriches our children's education.
The PTA holds open meetings every month. Look for the dates and times of upcoming events and meetings in the
PTA Newsletter your child will bring home bi-weekly, and on this Web site. Also, if you have any questions or concerns, please
don't hesitate to e-mail me at chrispost9@yahoo.com or drop a note in the office at the school. Your opinion matters! We look
forward to hearing from you!
2009-2010 Yates Mill PTA Board of Directors:
President -- Chris Post
VP -- Liz Starling
VP -- Amy
Leonard
VP -- Sherrie Skinner
Secretary -- Allison Gorrell
Treasurer -- Myra Rappl
Thank you,
Chris Post
2009-2010 PTA President |
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How to Join
We have a PTA membership drive at
the beginning of each school year. But it's never too late to join! Send a note to your child's teacher and she can get you
the membership form.
Don't worry, just because you join the
PTA doesn't mean you have to spend your days and nights working on projects. Sign up for as little or as much as you
want to -- find the one or two things you'll love to do! It'll be fun!!
Programs & Events
Yates Mill is full of enriching, fun, and educational activities
that complement your child's curriculum and helps bring a sense of community to the school.
See Programs & Events Descriptions for details. You'll also find an array of volunteer opportunities. Also see Volunteers for immediate opportunities. The board members and committee chairs are ready and willing to answer
your questions. Feel free to contact anyone listed. We look forward to your involvement! |
Fundraisers
There are several fundraising opportunities available at Yates Mill. There are easy-to-participate
fundraisers you can do at home.
We like to call these easy-to-do fundraisers the “Painless Fundraisers.” It's so easy to raise money for your
child's school with the following opportunities. Get started today!
Campbell's Labels for Education -- Re-instated Program in 2010
Yates
Mill is once again collecting Campbell's Labels for Education. For a full list of participating products, visit www.labelsforeducation.com/participating-products.aspx. Please note that we only need the UPC code from participating products and not the entire label. Please turn in all
Campbell's Labels for Education to the front office, or you can send them in with your child and the teacher will get them
to the correct place.
Box Tops for Education
We are collecting Box Tops for Education labels
from participating products. Please turn in all Box Tops to the front office, or you can send them in with your child and
the teacher will get them to the correct place.
Target
Enroll your Target credit card for their Take Charge of Education
program. You can do this at Target's Web site or at their Customer Service desk. Please take a moment to enroll your Target card today!
Harris Teeter Together in Education
Register our VIC card online at www.harristeeter.com or visit the customer service desk and state the Yates Mill code 4263.
You only need to do this once for the school year; however, you must
relink your card at the begining of every school year. When you purchase select Harris Teeter Brand products using
your registered VIC card, Harris Teeter contributes a percentage to Yates Mill Elementary.
Food Lion Shop and Share Program
Register Yates Mill Elementary
with your MVP card online at www.foodlion.com or call 1-800-210-9569. Provide all the numbers from the bar code on the back of the card, including the smaller ones
at the beginning and end. You must relink your card every year. When you purchase products at Food
Lion using your registered MVP card, Food Lion contributes a percentage to Yates Mill Elementary.
Your Online Shopping Can Benefit YMES -- New in 2009
Yates Mill now has
an account through the NCPTA Furtal program.
This is similar to Upromise or BabyMint where you go through their
Web site to shop at different stores and a percent of the money goes to
our PTA. So when you log on to shop,
first go to www.furtal.com/school/Yates-Mill-Elementary. This is such an easy way to help fund activities at your child's school!
Reading Pond Reading Records ('09-'10)
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