Ways To Help EES

Welcome to the

2009-2010 School Year

at Evans Elementary

We wanted to remind those of you returning, and inform those new to our school, of some of the programs Evans Elementary participates in that will enable you to help our school with minimal effort or time, at no extra cost to you.

Loyalty cards – EES receives money from your use of Publix, Bi-Lo, Kroger, and Target loyalty cards.

• Publix – The Publix loyalty card is attached. Just hand it to them at the register before you pay.


• Bi-Lo - The Bi-Lo form is attached, take this with you on your next shopping trip to Bi-Lo to get that number registered to your Bi-Lo Bonus cards so that EES can earn money from your purchases.


• Kroger - If you shop at Kroger just tell them at the checkout that you wish to have EES as your school choice on your Kroger Plus card and they will put in a code that will work for the rest of the school year.


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  Target - EES can be added to your Target credit card by going to their website.
  
  

Printer Ink Cartridges - EES also receives money for recycling printer ink cartridges (which can be left at the school office);

Recycling Newspaper and Magazines (recycling bin located near the pavilion as you go through car line – notebook paper and typing paper are now also being accepted);

Box Tops for Education (collection cans located in each classroom). Don’t forget to check the bottoms of the Kleenex and Ziploc boxes for those Box Tops.

Can tabs are collected to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Campbell’s labels are collected in a container near the office and redeemed periodically for various school supplies. You will find attached a list of eligible Campbell’s products and their point values.

We would appreciate your participation in any of these areas to help us make our school a little better, one box top at a time.

Capri Sun Drink Pouches are being recycled and submitted to Terracycle who makes cute accessories with the pouches. (ie: pencil cases, handbags,etc.) EES receives 2 cents for every pouch. Collection containers are in the cafeteria and the PK – 1st grade class rooms.

Evans Elementary PTO Yard Sale Success

We have started off the year in an amazing way!!

Last weekend we hosted our first EES Yard Sale. I thought we would be doing really great with $600 (if we were really lucky). WOW!!! Was I wrong!!

We raised $1,078 between the Yard Sale and Bake Sale. All proceeds are going directly to our classrooms for some much needed supplies. What an incredible event. We had a great group of volunteers helping with Yard Sale.

Thank you to: Amy Lami, Marlene Knox, Amanda Mitchell, Brandy Silas, Mike and Linda Brill, Jenny Nadkarni, Mary Dickey, Nancy Brown, Chasity and David Diggs, Judy and April Bacigalupo, Dawn Kozlowski, Mary Nell Johnston, Kristi Marchman, Donna Frick, Pat Goolsby, Jill Coleman, Terry Hale and all the teachers and families that donated their great merchandise!!

What an outpouring we had. I believe we have ourselves a tradition!!

Got Good Stuff?

Help raise money for Evans Elementary PTO technology and teacher support. Bring any items you would like to donate for us to sell at your yard sale.

• Please be sure that the items are in good repair and condition.
• All items not sold will be donated to Good Will Industries.

Please donate any items you no longer need or use for us to sell at our yard sale.
Drop off items to sell to our portable classroom collection site at school nearest the K-2 hallway back door. Look for the sign that reads:

"Yard Sale Drop Off"

Drop Off Dates/Times:

• Friday, 9/26/09 from 2:00-4:00
• Friday, 10/02/09 from 2:00-4:00
• Saturday, 10/03/09 from 11:00-1:00
• Friday, 10/09/09 from 2:00-4:00

Contact person:

• Amy Lami 706-364-6111
• Jennifer Nadkarni 706-863-4508
• Teri Booth 706-869-0422

Yard Sale Date: 10/10/10 from 8 am -12 noon - rain or shine

EES Playground Mulch

Wow!! What a great out pouring of volunteers we had to get our rubber tire mulch in place.

Thank you to the following people for working through some pretty hot weather to get it done:

• Tracy Aldridge
• Clay Wilson
• Eddie Urioste
• The Applebee's Neighborhood Crew
• Wayne Johnston
• Jimmy Mercer
• Nancy Brown
• John and Shannon Rogers
• Jose and Jane VelezEric Behring - And Company
• Mr. Price's Class from Evans High School
  
  

The kids are going to love it!!

Thanks again!!

Teri

Upcoming Events

PTO Yard Sale October 10, 2009

Box Tops for Education

Join Evans Elementary in earning money for school. There are many ways to support this great initiative that provides money in return to the Evans Elementary PTO.

• Clip Box Tops from participating products.
• Shop online at your favorite retailers such as Best Buy and Target and earn up to 15%.
• Buy books online through the Reading Room and earn up to 6%.
• Purchase items for your kid’s teacher and earn up to 2%.
  
  More details can be found at BoxTops4Education.

We collected over 14,000 Box Tops in just 4 1/2 weeks! The entire 2008 - 2009 school year, we collected 11,000 Box Tops!! Can you believe it!! Our classroom that collected the most Box Tops for this contest was Ms. Ayers' class!! They collected over 2,000 box tops to win our classroom contest. Classrooms that were in the top 5 were: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Howlett, Mrs. Wedereit, and Mrs. Richey.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Ms. Ayers' entire class will receive lunch from Applebee's.

Thank you to all who participated and keep clipping those Box Tops. Amanda Mitchell is putting together our next contest, so watch for details!!

Limited Bonus Offers:

1,000,000 Bonus Box Tops Giveaway

• One winning school will receive 500,000 box tops (a $50,000 value)
• One winning school will receive 250,000 box tops (a $25,000 value)
• Enter your e-mail after you register at Box Tops for Education.
• Ends 10/31/2009

Fun Facts:

• Last year, Box Tops participating schools earned $50.6 million for their schools.
• Since 1996, $300 million has been awarded to participating schools.
• This money was used to purchase computers, library books, ice cream, supplies, uniforms, pizza and much more across the US.
• Earn bonus points by completing bonus offers BoxTops4Education.

Have a Suggestion or Comment?

Please leave any suggestions or comments here or send an e-mail HERE.

Welcome to the Evans Elementary PTO!

Our 2009-2010 PTO Executive Board

• Teri Booth - President
• Marjorie Richmond - Vice President
• Amy Lami - Secretary
• Linda Brill - Treasurer

Perhaps you’ve heard about our group through various fundraising activities or the supplies and programs we support at school. Providing these extras is important to us, but our work goes beyond raising money.
 

Our key mission is to promote an environment at school where teachers and administrators can do their best work and our students can do their best learning. We’re always eager to find more great people, like you, to help us meet this goal.

We don’t expect a huge time commitment from volunteers. An hour can be a big help to our group and the school, and we have positions and tasks to fit all schedules and interests. Just let us know whether a program, event, or activity interests you and when you might be free to help. (You don’t even have to come to the school or attend a meeting to be involved, although we’d really like to meet you personally!)

Research shows that students whose parents are involved in their education have better grades, higher test scores and fewer discipline problems. Involvement at the school also makes it easier to establish friendships with teachers and other parents. We promise that the time you give our group and the school will be worth your while—and fun!

Feel free to call or e-mail if you have any questions. Together, we can make a difference at Evans Elementary!

If you would like to join PTO, please click on the link to print and complete a PTO Membership form to send back with your child.

Click here to print and complete a PTO t-shirt.