SEPTEMBER 2019 

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 Don't Miss Anything! Join the PTO Today!

Due to growing concerns about the safety and security of information about our school, we are making some changes to our PTO membership.  These changes reflect input from our administration and are in line with Williamson County recommendations.

In order to access most content on the PTO website (including student directory and staff favorites), you will need to purchase a PTO membership for the current school year.  You will also need to be a PTO member to purchase tickets to all PTO events.

PTO Membership is $25 per family and is vital to our mission:

• to promote the welfare of Edmondson's children
• to enhance the overall educational environment at Edmondson by promoting parent volunteerism and involvement
• to foster communication between our administrators, teachers and parents to secure the best educational opportunities for each child
• to raise funds to provide for the above

 Here are some of the things you will have access to as a PTO member:

• Student Directory *a necessity for planning play dates and birthday parties, as well as viewing your child’s classmates
• Teacher and Staff Favorite things *so useful for treating your child’s teacher or another staff member, or celebrating their birthdays
• Tickets to all PTO events *don’t miss the fun at Carnival, Belles Dance, Beaus Bowling, etc.
• Monthly edition of the PTO Compass newsletter *a must have to stay in the loop with all of the various PTO events and promotions which is released the 1^st of every month
• Calendar of major events, both PTO and EES related *great for referencing when you need to remember Picture Day or other important dates
• Convenient links to WCS bus routes, lunch payments, WCS website, etc *your one stop shop for finding all things related to Edmondson
• All relevant information about anything and everything to do with the PTO *including Explorer Book Club, March Mania, Book Fair, Field Day, Grandparents Day, Talent Show and so much more!

We want everyone to stay plugged in and active with our PTO, so please join TODAY!

Please visit the PTO Website to create your account (if you are new) or log in (if you are not) and follow the prompts to join.  

We appreciate your support.  We are excited about our plans for the coming year and hope you will be a part of them!

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 Bridging the Gap

Annual Fundraising Campaign

There’s still time to BRIDGE THE GAP! If you haven’t heard all of the wonderful things this campaign funds, including state-of-the-art education tools for our classrooms, enhanced security, and maintenance of the outdoor classroom, then visit our Frequently Asked Questions page on the website (CLICK HERE). The grade at the end of the campaign with the highest participation will win an ice cream party on the playground during lunch! Many thanks to those of you who already contributed  The official campaign ends on September 25 so please consider donating today.

Questions? Contact Katey Preston and Ruth Marshall at eesbtg@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE to Bridge the Gap TODAY

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Small Business Directory

The EES PTO would like to give the families of Edmondson who own a small local business an opportunity to join the first edition of the EES PTO Small Business Directory. This directory will allow Edmondson families who own a small local business a unique opportunity to advertise exclusively to the Edmondson community.

 For the remainder of the school year, the directory will be available on our PTO website and emailed to the entire school community on multiple occasions. Finally, a printed copy of the directory will be put into the new family folders provided by the school administration.

 Information will be sent home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. The cost to join the directory is $100.00 per business. Applications are for Edmondson families only and due on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

Email Rachel Miller at eessmallbiz@gmail.com with any questions.

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Upcoming Events

Elementary School Night at BHS - Friday, September 6th

   Save the Date:

Join us for the 4th Annual Fall Carnival

Sunday, October 20th, 1:00-4:00

 
More information will be coming soon! This is a really fun, huge family event featuring games, face painting, pony rides, inflatables, food trucks and much more!  The kids love it! We will need volunteers to help this event be a success.  Please sign up to help with Fall Carnival under the Volunteer Tab on the PTO website.  Thank you so much for your help in making this a great event for our students!!!!
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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!! 

Skate Night - Tuesday, September 24th

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! 

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Volunteer 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. 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: https://www.wcs.edu/parents-students/get-involved/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 11: 9-10:30 am

Sept 25: 11:30am-1pm                                                              

Oct 16: 11:30am-1pm

Nov 13: 9-10:30am

Feb 12: 9-10:30am

Mar 11: 11:30am-1pm                                                            

April 15: 9-10:30am

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Join us on Facebook and Instagram!

Join the EES PTO Facebook page and Instagram page and stay in the know on the go!

Find it here...EES PTO Facebook

EES PTO Instagram

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Mark Your Calendar!

• September 2 - Labor Day, No school!
• September 3 - Small Business Directory Launch
• September 6 - Elementary Night at BHS, 6:45 pm Spirit Tunnel Formation
• September 9 - PTO General Business Meeting, 9:30-10:30am
• September 11 - Volunteer Badges, 9-10:30am
• September 12 - Fall Picture Day
• September 13- New Parent Coffee, 9am (cafeteria)
• September 16 - Carnival Early Bird tickets on sale, 
• September 17 - Small Business Directory Deadline
• September 18 - Committee Chair Breakfast, 9:30am
• September 24 - Skate Night at Brentwood Skate Center, 4:30-7pm 
• September 25 - Bridging the Gap Campaign Ends
• September 30 - Carnival Early Bird Ticket Sales End
• October 1 - Small Business Directory Release
• October 1 - Carnival Regular Ticket Sales Begin
• October 10-11 - Fall Break/ No School
• October 14 - Carnival Regular Ticket Sales End
• October 16 - Volunteer Badges, 11:30am-1pm
• October 20 - Fall Carnival, 1-4pm
• October 22 - Fall Picture Retake Day
• October 28 - Book Fair Set-Up

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