PTA WEEKLY DIGEST - 9/23/19
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SPIRIT WEAR - SALE EXTENDED! ENDS OCTOBER 1ST!
We've had some issues with the site but it is now up and running! Go to http://www.AdvancedSpiritWear.com/jones-lane to check out our school's awesome options! From t-shirts, to flannel pants, there are plenty of ways to wear your school spirit and support JLES PTA at the same time! All items are available in Adult and Youth sizes. PTA MEETING - OCTOBER 1ST The first PTA meeting of the year will be held October 1st at 7:30 PM in the APR (Cafeteria). We will discuss and vote on the budget (see file below) and elect our 1st VP. The draft budget is attached for your review. I’m also looking for a volunteer to take minutes during this meeting. Please reply to this email if you’d like to add other items to the agenda or to volunteer to take the minutes. BLIZZARD WARNING! THE “ARCTIC ADVENTURE” BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO JLES! The JLES Book Fair is just 2 weeks away, and will run from October 10 - October 16 in the Media Center. All classes will visit the Fair twice, to preview and then to purchase books. Family Night is Friday, October 11 from 5-7:30 p.m. and Wake Up with Books is Monday, October 14 from 8:45-9:30 a.m., for grown-ups to shop before the JLES Open House. Look for flyers coming home this week for details on these events and all things Fair-related! VOLUNTEER FOR THE BOOK FAIR! We need lots of help to set-up and staff the Book Fair. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4bada822a57-20191 for details and to sign up today! Questions? Please contact Carolyn Silvey (csilvey@comcast.net). 
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: PANDA PROGRAMMER
See the flyer below for information about the Panda Programmer afterschool program on Thursdays at JLES. AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES: YOGA FOR KIDS Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 19 Cost: $130/7-week session 1 need-based scholarship is available - email info@shiningkidsyoga.com to apply. Registration site: www.shiningkidsyoga.com/registration Class description: In this playful yoga class, children will learn yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation exercises which cultivate a calm mind, increase strength and flexibility, improve gross and fine motor skills, improve concentration, and give children the tools to manage stress in their daily lives. Games, stories, and music will be incorporated into this fun, non-competitive class. Each class ends with a period of relaxation and aromatherapy. SPIRIT NIGHT Thanks to everyone who came to the first Spirit Night of the year at Cold Stone. The event made $180 for the PTA!! Mark your calendars for the next Spirit Night - Tuesday, October 22 at Moby Dick House of Kabob in Kentlands. PTA PODCAST – NOTES FROM THE BACKPACK Real Experts. Real Parents. Real Conversations. National PTA is excited to introduce--Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast for busy parents (like you!) who have a lot to keep up with at home and throughout the school year. Each 30-minute podcast will give you the inside scoop on how to help your child succeed in and out of school. You'll hear unique perspectives from experts, parents and educator guests who will give you real-life advice and ideas you can use! Find out ... · The truth about school discipline in America · How is my kid really doing in school? · Middle school: What every parent should know Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast is available to stream now. Just search for "Notes from the Backpack" on your favorite podcast app.
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