SEPTEMBER 2017
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Join Us for the 2nd Annual Fall Carnival!
Sunday, September 17th, 12:00-3:00pm
See you at the BIG TOP! Come and enjoy a huge family event featuring laser tag, bungee power jump, inflatables, pony rides, loads of games and food trucks!
Tickets go on sale on TODAY!!
SKIP THE LINES and SAVE ONLINE!
Wristbands Only $20! ($25 at the door) Admission is FREE for ADULTS and CHILDREN TWO AND UNDER. https://ptoees.membershiptoolk it.com/home
Once you have signed in, click on "2017 Fall Carnival" to complete your purchase.
Get your tickets here: https://ptoees.membershi ptoolkit.com/Carnival
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Skate Night and Sonic Spirit Night
Tuesday, September 5th
Come join the fun at the Brentwood Skate Center from 4:30 – 7:00pm.
The cost is $6 entry and $3 skate rental. The class with the most participation will be rewarded the Golden Skate! 
Also, don't forget to grab dinner at Sonic on Wilson Pike Circle between 4-8pm and EES will receive 20% of your purchase!
Please bring the coupon that is sent home with your child that week.
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BHS Invites Elementary Students to Spirit Night
Friday, September 8th
Edmondson, Lipscomb and Scales students are invited to the annual BHS Elementary Spirit Night football game against Stewart's Creek on Friday, September 8th. Edmondson students who wear an EES school shirt to the game will get in for just $1. All students will be invited to form a spirit tunnel on the field prior to the game. This is always a lot of fun for the kids! Students interested in participating should line up near the scoreboard at 6:45pm.
We hope to see lots of Edmondson families at the game! This is the first year all three feeder schools are invited to attend on the same game night. Let's show our Edmondson spirit and make a big appearance!
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Grandparents Day
Friday, October 20th
Save the Date!
Parents, Please tell all your Grandparents about the 2nd Annual EES Grandparents Day!
Be on the lookout for more information regarding start times and event details, coming soon!
To volunteer for the Grandparents Day Committee, please email Liz Jones lizpjones@comcast.net
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Fall Picture Day
Thursday, September 14th
Be on the lookout for volunteer signups coming soon!!
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Wild West Book Fair
October 23rd-27th
Howdy, EES families!
The Book Fair Committee is looking for volunteers to help with our Wild West Book Fair being held the week of October 23-27.
We will need volunteers to help set up the fair, during the school day as each class comes in to shop, and for our “Donuts with Dads or Other Special Person†events.
“Donuts with Dads or Other Special Person†for families with last names beginning with A-K will be held Tuesday, October 24 from 7:15 am until 8:45 am. “Donuts with Dads or Other Special Person†for families with last names beginning with L-Z will be held Wednesday, October 25 from 7:15 am until 8:45 am. Please note the time change for this event from years past!
Another change for this year is a shortened Family Night. The book fair will be open on Thursday, October 26 until 6 pm for those who wish to shop after work.
The link for volunteer opportunities will be sent in the coming weeks, so be watching for the chance to help out! We appreciate your willingness to assist with this event as we couldn’t do it without each of our wonderful volunteers! We are excited to saddle up and read this fall!
For any questions, contact Dana Iverson at dandj1012@gmail.com
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EES Spirit Nights
Come support EES and join the fun!! Remember to invite families, friends, and other supporters of EES to join in on EES Spirit Nights!!
Sonic Spirit Night - Tuesday, September 5th
EES families can pick up dinner at Sonic after Skate Night! Drive in to Sonic on Wilson Pike Circle between 4-8pm and EES will receive 20% of your purchase! Please bring the coupon that is sent home with your child.
Great Clips Spirit Night - Wednesday, September 13th
Come in the Nipper’s Corner location (corner of Old Hickory Blvd. and Edmondson Pike) for $2 off haircuts from 3-9 pm and EES will receive $4 back per cut! Bring the whole family and tell your friends and neighbors! Tip: Kids eat free on Wednesday’s at Jersey Mike’s next door to Great Clips. If the wait is long for a haircut, go grab a free sub for the kids! Please bring in the Great Clips flyer that is sent home with your child in order for EES to receive credit. (Note: EES Picture Day is September 14th!!)
Papa John's Spirit Night - Tuesday, September 19th
EES will receive 20% of sales from EES deliveries and carryouts from 4-11:30pm! (Franklin Road location ONLY.) Each month, the class with the most participation will win a PIZZA PARTY! Please mention that you are with Edmondson, and give them your teacher’s name when placing your order.
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night - Thursday, September 21st
Dine in or drive thru at Chick-fil-A in Brentwood (Franklin Rd next to Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx) and EES will receive 15% of sales from 4-8pm. The Chick-fil-A Cow will visit the morning of spirit night during drop off! Please bring the coupon that comes home with your child when you place your order so EES will get credit.
Papa Murphy's Spirit Night - Monday, September 25th
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Support EES with a Corporate/Business Sponsorship!
If you are looking for a great way to support Edmondson Elementary, give back to your community AND receive huge exposure to hundreds of families, what better way is there than an EES PTO Business Sponsorship?
All sponsors benefit from significant visibility on the PTO website, at PTO events and at the school. Plus, with three sponsor levels there is an opportunity for every business's size and budget.
The deadline to be on the banner is September 8th, so act fast!
For additional information about sponsor benefits or to sign up please contact Ben Gotte, bgotterealtor@gmail.com, 615-674-9171.
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Grocery Cards, Shutterfly, and Smile Amazon
Kroger, Publix, Smile Amazon, and Shutterfly are the easiest ways for our school to earn extra money! Remember to link/relink your Kroger card. This must be done at the beginning of each school year. Contact Karen Costantine at karenbenton4@gmail.com with questions.
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CLIP, BUNDLE, & DROP Box Tops
Support EES All Year Long
The EES Box Tops Fall semester contest has begun! Help our school reach our goal of $2200 by collecting at least 22,000 Box Tops. Following the Fall and Spring Final Collections, a $25 gift card will be awarded to the student who collects the most valid Box Tops, a $25 gift card will be awarded to the teacher whose class room collected the most valid Box Tops. In addition, (2) $10 gift cards will be awarded by random drawing from all the students who participated in the contest. A Class Room Ice Cream Party will be awarded to the class that collects the most Box Tops for the entire year.
Earning cash for EES is as simple as CLIP, BUNDLE and DROP!
- CLIP, CLIP, CLIP! Clip Box Tops from participating products. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents. No need to trim them perfectly, just make sure the expiration date, value and logo are visible. Please do not send expired Box Tops, they have no value.
- BUNDLE! Please put Box Tops in zip bags or envelopes in quantities of 25 or 50. Label with quantity, your student's name and teacher's name. Collection sheets are available on the Box Tops website and in the front lobby of the school.
- DROP! Send the Box Tops to school on the first Monday of each month for collection. Students can turn their bags, collection sheets or envelopes to their teacher or place in the front lobby collection bin. Final collection date for the fall is Friday October 27th, 2017.
Box Tops is a great program that earns money for our students and teachers. Encourage all your family and friends to collect for your student. You can also earn bonus box tops by visiting the BOX TOPS website: www.BTFE.com
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Volunteer Levels and Badges
We love our EES volunteers!
WCS has three levels of volunteering in the schools. The first step in all levels is to complete the School Volunteer Application and Confidentiality Agreement and have a copy of your driver's license on file at each school in which you are volunteering. These forms need to be turned in each year. If you plan to volunteer, please stop by the school office and complete this form.
If you are planning to go on any school field trips, you must go through a background check including fingerprinting which is Tier III. Fingerprinting is one time ONLY! Approximately 2 weeks after completing the process, you can check with your Principal, or designated school employee, to be sure you are on the approved list. You will NOT hear from WCS if you are approved. After receiving Tier III approval, you can have a volunteer badge made at Edmondson on specified days listed below. To complete the application process or for more info please visit: www.wcs.edu/parents-students/volunteer-in-schools/. Don't delay and go ahead and get the process started today.
Need a Tier 3 Volunteer Badge? Come by EES at any of the following times:
Sept 6: 11am-1pm
Oct 18: 8:30-11am
Nov 8: 11am-1pm
Jan 10: 8:30-11am
Feb 7: 11am-1pm
Mar 7: 8:30-11am
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Join the EES PTO!
Buy a PTO Membership Today!
The PTO is Edmondson's Parent Teacher Organization.
PTO Membership is ONLY $20 per family and those funds collected will be included with our other fundraising monies and utilized in our quest to provide our students with the resources needed to succeed. As a benefit, each family that joins the PTO will have instant access to our online directory. Joining is EASY! Visit ptoees.org today!
We are excited for our upcoming plans this year and we hope you will be part of them!
Coffee & Conversation: PTO General Meeting
Monday, September 11th
You've joined the PTO, now what? We would love to have you join us for coffee and conversation at our General Meeting on September 11th from 10-11am in the cafeteria.Come get to know your PTO Board members, learn about how PTO funds are allocated, and how your contributions are impacting our school. Have ideas or suggestions? Interested in learning more about what specific committees do? New to EES and looking to make connections and get involved? We look forward to welcoming you!
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Join us on Facebook
Join the EES PTO Facebook page and stay in the know on the go!
Find it here...EES PTO Facebook
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Mark Your Calendar!
- September 1st - Deadline for PTO Membership contest and Birthday Book Club
- September 1st - New Parent Coffee at 9am
- September 5th - Skate Night at Brentwood Skate Center 4:30-7pm
- September 5th - Spirit Night at Sonic from 4-8pm
- September 6th - Volunteer Badge Making 11am-1pm
- September 8th - BHS Elementary Spirit Night
- September 8th - Deadline for Sponsorships
- September 11th - PTO General Meeting 10am
- September 13th - Great Clips Spirit Night 3-9pm
- September 14th - Fall Picture Day
- September 17th - Fall Carnival 12-3pm
- September 19th - Papa John's Spirit Night 4-11:30pm
- September 21st - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 4-8pm
- September 24th - Rain Date for Fall Carnival
- September 25th - Papa Murphy's Spirit Night 11am-8pm
- October 3rd - Skate Night 4:30-7pm and Sonic Spirit Night 4-8pm