Originally delivered on 10/19/2020 6:02 am

SUBJECT: October 19th Newsletter

Truman Primary
Truman Elementary

Truman is participating in a virtual book fair this year. Truman Primary's will be held October 19th through the 23rd. Follow the link below for more information.


Truman Primary Book Fair

Don't Forget!!

Conferences are this week! Check with your student's teacher for available times. There is no school on Friday.

Please help us treat our teachers to a delicious dinner the night of parent-teacher conferences! Sign up here to contribute. Thank you for supporting our school, and for showing our teachers how much they are appreciated in this unprecedented time.


Sign Up Here

Jogathon 2020 

will be on 

October 29th and 30th


We are excited to announce the theme...


Truman PTA Jog-a-thon is the primary fundraiser for the year. We provide support directly to the students and teachers throughout the year. We truly appreciate your support as we work towards our goal.


Are you ready to make a pledge? Follow this link:


RallyUp


Who can make a pledge?

Parents, Grandparents, friends, alumni, local businesses, neighbors,

anyone who wants to help support the students and staff at

Truman Elementary and Primary!!


Here's an attachment you can add to your emails to help potential donors know more about our Jog-a-thon

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Is your family up to date?


Follow the link below to update your family's info for the Truman 2020-2021 directory: 


Directory Update


Purchase your student's yearbook today for only $20.00 


The price will increase on November 1st


Order Here


Yearbook Pics


There 3 different ways to send in yearbook pictures! 


As always, you cam email them toTrumanPics2020@gmail.com


This year, we have added something new! Are you already planning to post your pic on Facebook? Use the hashtag #trumanyearbook and our yearbook team will have access to it!!


You can also upload them to the Image Share app. It is available in the Itunes store or on Google Play.

 *If you are using an iPhone make sure to go to Settings, Camera, Formats, and choose Most Compatible. * 

PTA Membership


Become a Member today to support our Students and Staff all year long!

Click Here to Become a Member Today!
Looking for a way to show your favorite Truman staff member your appreciation?


We've got you covered! Click on the box above to see a list. 


October Staff Birthdays


Robye Kay Jakson 10/6

Lynn Geist 10/8

Kristin Erikson 10/12

Cailin Schnare 10/15

Trayce Carroll 10/18

Michelle Kemp 10/22

Doug Gillis 10/30 

Upcoming Events - Select Calendar(s) to be presented
Thursday, October 22
5:00p Parent/Teacher Conference (evening)
Friday, October 23
Parent/Teacher Conferences- NO SCHOOL
Thursday, October 29
Jog-A-Thon
Friday, October 30
Jog-A-Thon
Wednesday, November 11
8:00a Veteran's Day Assembly
PTA Does What??


We want to help everyone know what PTA does to support our schools!  Below is a segment that shares all of the ways we supported our students and teachers with all of our hard earned dollars!   



October

 Elementary/Primary – Supplies for SPUD project

Mrs. Schnare - classroom supplies

 Mrs. Fox – classroom supplies

Ms. Riley – classroom supplies

Mrs. Wright – classroom supplies

 Mrs. Keupen – classroom supplies

Nurse Michelle – extra student clothing

Mrs. Wylie –  library supplies

Elementary/Primary – Red Ribbon Week items for students

Mrs. Welborn –  student assistance

JAT Banners

JAT Snacks


 September 

 Primary lanyards for students

Yearbook flyers

Elementary – recess equipment

 Mrs. Cole –  classroom supplies

 Coach Houston – PE Supplies

 Coach Gillis –  classroom supplies

Elementary – Supplies for BLAZE Letters

Elementary – Teacher recognition items

Mrs. Smith –  classroom supplies

 

 AUGUST

Passed out Yearbooks- Primary and Elementary

Passed out School Supplies- Primary and Elementary

Back to School Breakfast for Staff

Securing Jogathon Sponsors


JUNE and JULY

Special Projects Principal fund - paperweights for leaving Elementary teachers

 

MAY

Mrs. Keel - Botball support, Elementary GT class supplies, STEM Day supplies

Mrs. Collings - library books funded by private donation

Mrs. Boyer - reading support supplies for P and E

Mrs. Goodwin - Junior Botball Challenge

Mrs. Wilhite - classroom supplies

Mrs. Jackson - grocery bags for student supply pick up

5th Grade celebration at Westwood Family Aquatic Center

Arts in Education - scissors for Elementary, crayons and watercolors for Elementary classrooms 

Staff Appreciation Week gift cards and schedule template

Hospitality committee - sympathy, 2 baby and retirement gifts


Now you can simply scan your store receipt with the Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. 


Learn More Here


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