Dorothy Fox PTA Website

Dorothy Fox PTA News Flash – February 13 - 17, 2012

Dorothy Fox PTA Web site with all this information and Friday Folder Flyers is also available here: www.DorothyFoxPTA.org.

 ~FOX-N-FOOTLOOSE ‘80s DANCE PARTY! Today, February 10, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Dress up ‘80’s Style! • Free Admission! • First 100 Kids Receive a Special Prize! Please bring a canned food good donation for our local food pantry. Questions? laurasheppard@comcast.netorkimberly.koch@comcast.net.

 ~SURVAY RE TRACK RENOVATION AT DOROTHY FOX: The PTA values your opinions and participation in making important decisions about our long-term legacy projects at Dorothy Fox Elementary. Please take a moment to click on the following link to let us know your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9WGQS2G Thank you for your time!

 ~MAKE UP SNOW DAY: Friday, February 17. Sorry, but it's no longer a four day weekend for the President's Day holiday!

 ~SPIRIT DAY: Friday, February 17 is Doubles Day! Friday, February 17 is Doubles Day! Click here for the flyer and more information: http://www.miniurl.com/s/90.

 ~PTA GENERAL MEETING: Our monthly general meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 21 – to avoid any scheduling conflicts families may have for Valentine's Day. Our special guest will be Krista Colvin with her presentation "Organize the Whole Shebang... Just how does that mom do it all?" Free onsite childcare is provided for children and is overseen by an adult to allow you the opportunity to attend and participate in our organization. Questions? Britany Speas atspeas5@comcast.netor 360-844-5125.

 ~READY, SET, CLIP!!! The Spring Box Tops contest runs through February 24.  Put your Box Tops in baggies or glued to collection sheets clearly labeled with your child’sfirst and last nameandroom number.   you can down load them atboxtops4education.com/learn/Flyers.aspx. Send them in your child’s planner, or drop them in the collection box in the front entrance hall.  The top 10 collectors will win one of these great prizes:

1^stprize:  microscope

2^ndprize:  binoculars

3^rdprize: window markers

4^th& 5^thprizes: soccer ball

6^th- 10^thprizes: goodie bags

Questions? Cindy Graham at 834-9475 or2cynthiagraham@gmail.com.

 ~PTA 2012- 2013 EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS: The PTA will be accepting nominations for next year's President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary throughout the month of February.  If you know someone who would be great (or if that someone is you) fill out a nomination slip and put it in the box on the front counter by the sign in sheet.  The nomination committee will contact all nominees in March to see if they are interested.  Click here for more information on duties of each position: http://www.miniurl.com/s/90. If you have more questions, contact Cindy Graham at2cynthiagraham@gmail.com

 ~ONPOINT CREDIT UNION –EXCELLENT IN EDUCATION CONTEST: OnPoint's Excellence in Education Contest is an opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers. Nominations are being accepted until March 30. Click here for more information and the application to nominate your favorite Fox teacher: http://www.miniurl.com/s/90.

 ~CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FOR GOOD SCHOOLS: CCGS is a volunteer organization that promotes our schools and supports school funding measures. CCGS is urging Clark County residents to consider sending a letter to our Washington legislators to encourage compliance with the Washington Supreme Court's ruling that Washington state must fulfill its constitutional duty to provide ample funding for our public schools. Click here for CCGS' suggested form letter: http://www.miniurl.com/s/90.

 ~CEF PHONE-A-THON: 10^thAnnual Camas Education Foundation Phone-A-Thon will be held Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, February 21-23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Click here for more information, as well as contact information if you are interested in volunteering your time: http://www.miniurl.com/s/90.

 ~FOR 4^TH& 5^THGRADERS – ART CONTEST FOR THE 2012 VOTERS’ PAMPHLET: The Office of the Secretary of State in Olympia invites students in Grades 4 and 5 to enter the 2012 Kids’ Art Contest. The winning art will be featured in the 2012 General Election Washington State Voters’ Pamphlet. Last year, there were 3.5 million copies distributed statewide. The winning artist will also receive a surprise visit from Secretary of State Sam Reed at his or her school.  The theme for this year is “If I Could Vote.” This art contest is an opportunity for Washington’s youngest citizens to be a part of elections and think about what they would value as voters. Students enter the contest by submitting their art with an entry form no later than April 16. Click here for the Entry Form: http://www.miniurl.com/s/90.