SPRING
2016 NEWS
PTO NEWSLETTER
Congratulation to our new
2016-17 PTO Board Members
President
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Shanna Petry
VP of Fundraising
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Alison Cosgrove
VP of Community Partnerships
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Nicole Jester
VP of School Enrichment
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Amy Inabinet
Secretary
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Carrie Knapp
Treasurer
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Kendra Myers
And THANK YOU to this year’s PTO
Board and volunteers for all of their
time, talent, ideas, energy and hard
work making this a successful,
fun-filled school year.
President
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Mindy Logan
VP of Community Partnerships
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Shanna Flanagan
VP of School Enrichment
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Kristy Schou
Secretary
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Carrie Knapp
Treasurer
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Dear Pinckney Families,
With the close of each school year, I know that many parents
begin thinking about their child’s placement for the following year. I
invite you to write to me regarding any special needs or placement
concerns you have for your child. I do try to honor teacher requests if
you want the same teacher that one of your other children has already
had, but this must be requested in writing; it is not automatic.
Otherwise, please do not ask for specific teachers. I’d prefer that your
letters provide information that will guide me in the selection of the
appropriate teacher for your child. Also, if you request to have your
child with a friend and to have a specific teacher (from a siblings past
year), you must specify which is more important, the friend request or
the teacher request. I most likely won’t be able to do both. Please be
sure to include your child’s name and grade for next year.
Because I will be placing approximately 1100 students next year,
I must have your information in writing, not by phone message. I do
read every single letter before placing students, and I give thoughtful
consideration to each child’s needs.
If you choose to write a letter, please submit your letter directly
to my attention. You may either mail it or send it with your child. For
confidentiality purposes, please send all letters in a sealed envelope.
The deadline for submitting letters is June 30th.
Sincerely –
Leanne Sheppard, Principal
Here comes Palooza! May 23rd-27th
Kristine Petereit
VP of Fundraising
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PINCKNEY ELEMENTARY
PTO NEWSLETTER
Kendra Myers
Our wonderful week of the arts is fast approaching. We are so excited to be
able to host so many different performers each year at our school. This year
the schedule is looking particularly fun! Here are a few items to look forward
to:
• Local dancers from Peace Love and Hip Hop, the Creative Edge Dance
Center, and the Cambridge Dance Academy
• The Bremen Town Musicians, a play by Porkchop Productions
• African Acrobats
• The Plantation Singers
• The Fettucine Brothers, a juggling comedy act
• The Soap Bubble Circus, a scientific bubble performing act
• Litter Trashes Everyone, a large marionette puppet show
AND our very own Poetry Slam, Teacher Talent Show, & 5th Grade Talent
Show!!
5th Grade Moving Up Ceremonies
Graduation Schedule for Tuesday, May 31, 2016
CLAP OUT
7:35-7:45
Cragg & Gibson
7:45-8:25
Dawson & Regan
8:35-9:15
Miller & Pourmoghadam
9:25-10:05
Ethridge, Long, & Shoecraft
10:15-11:05
Robertson & White
11:15-11:55
Barnett & Baum
12:05-12:45
Crawford & Huffman
12:55-1:35
Clap-out: This fun tradition began years ago! On graduation morning at 7:35, all
of the fifth graders will parade down the hall one last time as the
“underclassmen” applaud. This is over very quickly and is mainly a “student
thing”, but you’re welcome to join us with your cameras.
Attire: Most students dress as if they were “going to church”. Girls often wear
sundresses, and boys might wear slacks or dress shorts with a collared shirt.
Notes: There are no tickets required. We expect to have seating for all of you! If
your child is leaving with you following graduation, please check them out with
his or her homeroom teacher.
Additional information:
Parents should enter the gym in the front atrium and should exit through the SE
doors following the students. Parents will be invited into the gym when the
previous ceremony is over. Because the turnaround is so quick, we will have
about ten minutes to seat each group of guests. Please find your seats quickly
as we expect to begin the ceremonies promptly.
Stations will be set up for photo opportunities.
2016-2017 SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Third
5
1
2
2
1
1
4 bxs
4
4
1
1 pr
1 box
1 box
Fourth
1 box
2 pks
1 box
1 box
Mead Composition Books (Wide Rule, Black Marble)
3-Ring Vinyl View Binder (1.5”, Black)
Highlighters (Yellow, Chisel Tip)
Expo Dry Erase Markers (Chisel Tip, Black)
Notebook Paper (Wide Rule)
Pencil Pouch (Canvas, Zippered)
#2 Pencils (12 count)
2-Pocket 3-Hole Punch Plastic Folders
(1 of each: Yellow, Green, Blue, Red)
Glue Sticks (Large, Washable Purple)
Sticky Note Pad (Yellow, 100 count, 3x3)
Scissors (Stainless Steel, Pointed, 5”)
Crayola Crayons (24 count)
Crayola Washable Markers
(Broad Tip, Classic Colors, 8 count)
Crayola Colored Pencils (Full-Length, 12 count)
Eraser Caps (Pink, 12 count)
Kleenex Facial Tissues
Sealable Freezer Storage Bags (Gallon Size)
Fifth
1
5
1 pr
4 bxs
1
1 box
3 pks
4
4
4
2 bxs
6 bxs
6
4
1
1 pr
6
1 box
1 box
2
1
2 pks
#2 Pencils (12 count)
2-Pocket Plastic Folders w/Clasp
(1 of each: Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple,
Orange)
Mead Composition Books (Wide Rule, Black Marble)
Elmer’s Washable School Glue (White)
Scissors (Stainless Steel, Pointed, 5”)
Glue Sticks (Large, Washable Purple)
Crayola Crayons (24 count)
Crayola Colored Pencils (Full-Length, 24 count)
Highlighters (Yellow, Chisel Tip)
Pencil Pouch (Canvas, Zippered)
Notebook Paper (Wide Rule)
Pencil Pouch (Canvas, Zippered)
Glue Sticks (Large, Washable Purple)
Scissors (Stainless Steel, Pointed, 7”)
#2 Pencils (12 count)
Pencil Sharpener w/Receptacle
Crayola Colored Pencils (Full-Length, 24 count)
Notebook Paper (Wide Rule)
Mead Composition Books (Wide Rule, Black Marble)
2-Pocket Plastic Folders w/Clasp
(1 of each: Red, Blue, Yellow, Green)
Sharpie Fine Tip Highlighter
(1 of each: Yellow, Orange, Pink, Turquoise Blue)
Kleenex Facial Tissues
School Fees for
2016-2017 SY:
3rd Grade = $27.00
4th Grade = $30.00
5th Grade = $25.00
Order your prepackaged school supplies by June 30th at www.schooltoolbox.com (Choose Charles Pinckney Elementary) and pick up your child’s
supplies at Fact and Fee Day in August.
ART NIGHT AND PINCKNEY’S GOT TALENT
THURSDAY, MAY 26TH
Join us for Art Night Open House in the main building
from 5:15-7:15 pm and Pinckney’s Got Talent 5th
grade Talent Show in the Cafeteria at 6:15 pm
HELP WANTED
PTO COMMITTEE
COORDINATORS
FOR 2016-17
PTO still needs
volunteers for
2016-17 PTO
Committees – if
you or someone
you know may be
interested in one
of these positions
please email:
[email protected]
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PTO Publicity
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Back to School BBQ
Coordinator
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School Beautification
Coordinator
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Harvest Ball
Coordinator
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Oyster Roast Event
Planner
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Oyster Roast Auction
Planner
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Staff Appreciation
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Sock Hop Coordinator
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Oyster Roast Committee
Thank you for
supporting our
school!