(9/26/96) The next PTA meeting will be Tuesday, October 1 starting at 6:30 PM in the Cafetorium. This meeting will feature Deputy Dave Willard of the Sheriff's Department. Deputy Willard will discuss an issue that is very important to all of us -- safety of our children. Prior to the meeting at 6:15 PM you will have the opportunity to view the adolescent films for boys and girls. Frances Mignano, R.N., will be available to answer questions you might have. The adolescent films are for children in the grades 4, 5 and 6.
Presidents' Message
(9/96) Welcome Back!! We hope your summer was exciting and restful. We can hardly believe summer is over, but we are ready to dig in and make this school year a memorable one.
This school year is shaping up to be very busy and very exciting. One of the first major family events we have planned is our School Picnic which this year will be a Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new playground. All Monte Vista families and friends are invited to join us on Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 at 5 p.m. Look for the special flyer with all the details for this festive event.
Mark your calendar for Sept. 19, 1996 for Back-to-School night. This is your chance to meet with your child's teacher and find out about the school year. Remember this is a Minimum Day.
With the holidays around the corner we encourage you to support the 6th grade gift wrap sale. This pays for their trip to Camp Highland and their fun day in June.
Our next PTA meeting will be Oct. 1, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. Our speaker will discuss safety and community issues affecting our children (i.e., drugs, gangs, etc.)
We hope we had a chance to meet most of you at Howdy Coffee, however we will try to meet all of you throughout the year. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call us or leave us a note in the PTA box in the school office.
Carole McCauley and Frances Mignano
(9/96) Howdy Coffee (sponsored by the PTA) is held on the first day of school from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Parents enjoy a continental breakfast, learn about school activities, and sign up for volunteer activities. The highlight is meeting your child's teacher during the morning recess.
(6/20/96) Enjoy a Continental Breakfast. Find out the exciting events planned for 1996-97. Meet our Principal, Dr. Paula Willebrands. Meet your child's teacher during morning recess. Monday, September 9, 1996 -- 8:30 to 11:00 am, Cafeteria.
Mark Your Calendars
(6/96) You are all cordially invited to our annual Howdy Coffee on the first day of school, Monday, September 9 at 8:30 a.m. It will be held in the Cafeteria. Hospitality will provide us with a continental breakfast. You will have the opportunity to meet your child's teacher and learn more about the activities planned for (dare I say it!) 1996-97. Please bring your pencils because you will be able to volunteer for many things.
PTA INSTALLATION BRUNCH
(5/30/96) On Tuesday, June 4, the Monte Vista PTA will be installing their new officers for the 1996-97 school year. All are invited to attend. The meeting/brunch will be at Michele Salo's home. The festivities start at 9 AM. A short PTA business meeting is held before the installation occurs. If you would like to bring a food dish, contact Susan Schramm or Michele Salo.
A LOOK BACK
(6/96) As we get ready to hand over the reins to the incoming PTA Board, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the accomplishments. As you read in the Principal's Message, the school has experienced some tremendous changes, most of them positive. PTA contributed to these changes with some annual events and some wonderful new things.
These were the things that we could remember. You may think of some additional things.
(June, 1996)
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Monte Vista families for allowing us the privilege of serving as your Co-Presidents for the past two years.It has been, at times, very demanding, but also extremely satisfying, and we both deeply appreciate the honor it has been. We feel that we have accomplished a lot during our time. Not least, the wonderful new playground equipment which should be in place by September (knock on wood!). In addition, the wonderful friendships we have shared, and the real joy of doing something positive for our children and the Monte Vista Community has been very important. We know that we leave the PTA in very good hands, and we look forward to continuing on as its Parliamentarians.
Thank you for your wonderful support, both financially and spiritually. It couldn't have been done without you.
We would like to encourage any of you who have hesitated to step up to the volunteer plate. Become involved in any way that you can. The benefits to yourself and your children are enormous.
Have a very happy and healthy summer; we plan to do just that! Take care. With love and affection always.
(May, 1996)
Phyllis Freeman and Mary Jane Snyder
We would like to thank the Glendale Community Foundation, who gave us a grant of $3,500, and to Dr. Willebrands for all of her great help in writing up the proposal. It is unusual for the Foundation to give money to schools for projects such as ours, so it is a great credit to all concerned that our application was successful. In addition, a hearty thanks must also be extended to our own Foundation, who approved grants for $11,000, and to our Student Council who donated $1,000. Finally, the Monte Vista community must be thanked for their support. Hopefully our children will have many years of fun in our new playground.
Our next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, May 7.
What an exciting month this has been for us all. Only one more letter from us, then we'll be handing over the reins to Frances and Carole.
Mr. Craig Thompson and friends for sharing with the PTA his fascinating stories on their travels in India.
Phyllis Freeman and Mary Jane Snyder and their families for a job well done.
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