EAST HADDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Volume 1, Issue 4 January 2014 We hope your holidays were wonderful! We look forward to kicking off a great year! HOLIDAY FAIR 2013 From Dec 3-5, students had the opportunity to shop for family, friends and pets at the EHES PTO annual Holiday Fair. Super-shopper Barb Rogerson, mom of 3rd grader Ella, shopped year-round for this event! The day before the shop opened, volunteers busily worked to set up this wonderful event. It looked spectacular! During the fair, children were assisted by over 50 volunteers and had a great time shopping! Special thanks to Denise Gable, Barb Rogerson and Kelli Little for making this event such a huge success. Kelli Little and Bethany Matschulat will be coordinating this event next December and have already begun shopping. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Kelli Little at [email protected] Special thanks to last month's wonderful volunteers: Marcie Kolanski, Laurel White, Beth Stewart, Deb McGahee, Trish Hagerty, Lindi Cambi, Carri Mansfield, Wendy Vincent, Heather Angelillo, Kelly Olander, Julie Bonilla, Alicia Dargenio, Jessica Aillon, Kelli Little, Betsey Havican, Bethany Peters, Lisa Cassenti, Kathy Gregory, Christina Sikorski, Larry Johnson, Lisa Conroy, Jean Millen, Lynn Kucharski, Cathie Locke, Kristen Humiston, Melissa Crowell, Heather LaMarr, Trish Tarnowski, Lia Straub, Jess Lyman, Caryn DeLisa, Kerri Bryant, Jen Higgins, Ellen Jayne, Julie Holmes, Patty Stricker, Natalie Thayer, Elisa Banon, Monique Kananowicz, Laurel White, Jody Campagna, Kendra Iozzia, Bethany Matschulat, Candice Smith, Ken & Linda Tanabe, Blerina Simler, Sharon Steflik, Lisa Lopes, Diane Rode, Maura Burns, Brandy Altergott, Sharon Chemacki, Barbara Ringette, and Jenn Dorr. There were so many volunteers this month, I apologize if I left anyone out!! ~~~~Join us in being a part of your child's educational experience~~~~ EHES PTO SUPPORTS OUR TEACHERS On December 11th, the EHES PTO hosted a dinner for teachers to support them through parent-teacher conferences. PTO volunteers decorated the staff room with tablecloths and flowers and provided salad, chicken, pasta, snacks and drinks. Parents also contributed delicious baked goods. The teachers were very appreciative and some were even brought to tears! They were extremely grateful for our support and sent numerous emails of thanks! Thanks to all who assisted with this event during the busy holiday season! CULTURAL ARTS 2014 CALENDAR January 14: CT Audubon (K) January 21: Author Visit (All grades) February 13: Living Abe Lincoln (3) February 19: Chinese Paper Cutter (2) March 24: Mad Science (2) April 3: Project Oceanography (K) April 23: CT Audubon (1) Thanks to your repeated support at Basket Bash, we are able to offer these wonderful programs for our children! AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS The EHES PTO will continue to offer a variety of after school programs including fitness for kids, karate, fencing, hooping and danskinetics. Contact Kelli Little at [email protected] for a program idea or questions regarding any of our programs. TEACHER THANK YOU'S: "I just finished a fabulous meal in Room 105. Thank you all for the planning, time and effort it took to make it happen. This was such a thoughtful and meaningful gift and I am grateful for your support!" "Please know how very much the dinner, snacks, drinks, desserts, and real tablecloths is appreciated. You all go above and beyond, and we are so lucky to have you all!" "Thanks to the PTO for your thoughtfulness." Volunteer Opportunities The EHES PTO relies on parent volunteers to assist teachers and administration, coordinate events, organize fundraisers, provide after school programs, and represent EHES in the community. HELP WANTED: Bus Driver Appreciation and Basket Bash EHES PTO BOARD MEMBERS Feel free to contact us anytime!! President: Tammy Spurgeon [email protected] or 860-873-9492 Vice President: Betsey Havican [email protected] or 860-873-2341 Secretary: Jessica Aillon [email protected] Treasurer: Christina Sikorski [email protected] Thank You For Your Support! Next Meeting...Feb 20th, 7pm in Rm 304