Why be involved in PTO?Researchers have been studying the effects that parent attitudes and actions have on their children’s academic success for many years, and they have reported consistently that children with parents involved in their education and schools earn better grades, score higher on tests, and much more.The reasons that parent involvement increases student success are many—in itself, simply letting a child know you care and are invested enough to be involved in his day-to-day school life sends a clear message about the value of school and education. PTO TODAY

Rhea PTO Officers for 2015-2016

President – Angie RidgewayVice President – Tiffany Latta

Secretary – Jenny HutsonTreasurer – Carrye Jackson

Overview of

PTO Events

Our Annual

Membership DriveBecoming A member of Rhea PTO costs A minimum of $2.00 per person ANY donation is greatly appreciated! Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, businesses and even community groups are welcome to join!

The end of this drive will be September 28th!

The top 3 classes in each grade who have the most

memberships will be rewarded with a special treat!

Box Top Collections

•Rhea Elementary has earned $24,480 over the past 6 years through the BOX

TOPS program by General Mills!• Each Box Top saved and turned into

the school does add to a larger scheme of funds to be used for our

students.•Everyone is encouraged to continue

to turn in box tops.

Rhea “Bulldog” Logo Sales

• New t-shirts will be available to purchase while supplies last at each one of our PTO sponsored events• Children sizes are available as well as some adult sizes• There are also a very limited supply of previous years designs

Fall & Spring Pictures

• Students will have individual pictures taken by a professional photographer in the fall and again in the spring•The fall picture will be used in the year book• Class pictures will be taken in the spring session

• Is a week-long opportunity to purchase books and materials for your child and teacher

• All proceeds from the book fair are used to purchase books for the library, classrooms, and students

Book Fair

Fall Cookout

• Parents and grandparents are invited to bring a blanket and come enjoy a picnic lunch with their student• Lunch ticket orders will be sent home prior to the event. These tickets will cost $4.00 each• Rhea students will pay their normal lunch fee and will not need A ticket

Fall Party• A special day of treats for students to enjoy together in their classroom• Fall activities and snacks• This event is sponsored by the PTO officers

Supper with Santa• This year will

mark the 25th annual tradition at Rhea Elementary

• PTO’s largest fundraiser

• School wide festival of activities

• Many volunteers are needed the week before and the night of the event

Supper with Santa Volunteers needed in

all areas:Bake sale

Cookie decoratingFace paintingFood servers

Popcorn serversCake walk

DecorationsNail painting

Photos with santaMaking ornaments

GamesA SWS Volunteer sign up sheet is available tonight!

Elegant Dinner

• Students & teachers come dressed in their Sunday best

• They are joined by local dignitaries for lunch

• They will dine in A beautifully decorated cafeteria while listening to A professional musician

• Parent volunteers will serve the students and teachers

Spring Party• Students look forward to celebrating spring• Snack foods, games, and crafts make spring parties full of excitement• Parents & grandparents are invited to attend • Room parents coordinate and manage their child’s classroom’s party.

READING CELEBRATION

• A day of celebration for the students’ efforts at exceeding their reading goals and for all of their hard work throughout the year•Students enjoy this day full of play with games, eating special treats, special guests and A petting zoo• Parents & family members are invited to join their child for lunch & to be A part of the special award ceremonies within their classrooms

Teacher Appreciation

• This is an important time set aside to recognize our outstanding teachers and staff

• We encourage through various meals, surprises and gifts

• Room Parents will call upon volunteers to help make this week memorable

PTO could not make all of these

events happen successfully without the

help of all of our great parent

volunteers from year to year! We

appreciate you and know that we are

partners for our children and teachers

in making the upcoming year a

success!

We need your help in Volunteering :

Fall Cookout September 18th

Book Fair September 17th-24thPlease sign up on the sign up sheets

that are available for these events happing soon!

Room Parents We will meet

briefly after this meeting

adjourns!

Book Fair Chairs

Rhonda Hatcher and helper Stacy Hayes

Advisor Krystal Watkins

PTO Communications

Jenny HutsonWays we will try to help keep you

informed:• Notes will be printed on color paper

and sent home in your child’s s folder• Mr. Owens will do regular call outs as

reminders of important upcoming events.

• The Rhea website at www.Parisssd.Org/rheaes then click on

the PTO tab• Follow us on The Rhea Elementary PTO

Facebook page

Introduction of Box Tops Chairman

Emily Daniel

Treasurer’s ReportCarrye Jackson

Special Drawings

Closing Remarks