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Satchel Ford eNews ~ May 7, 2009 ~ www.sfpto.org

Yearbooks Still Available

It's not too late to purchase your 2008-2009 yearbook, if you have not already done so. They have just arrived and look fabulous!  You don't want to miss out on these wonderful memories.  However, there are only a limited number of copies still available for sale.  They are $20 and will be given out on Monday, May 25.  Don't wait!  Place your order today by filling out an order form and returning your info and money to your homebase teacher.  Extra forms are available in the front office.

Upcoming Events

5/4-5/8   Teacher Appreciation Week
5/11   PTO Board (1:30pm)
5/12-14   PASS Testing
5/19   PASS Testing
5/20   McAllister's Night
5/28   Baskin Robbins Night
5/29   Last Day of School (1/2 day)

PASS Testing Proctors Needed

Thank you to those who have already volunteered to help!  However, we still need a few more proctors for next week's testing.

4 more people on Tues. May 12th
9 more people on Wed. May 13th
10 more people on Thurs. May 14th
4 more people on Tues. May 19th

You will need to arrive by 7:30am and report to the cafeteria.  If you have middle schoolers to deliver to school first, you may come around 8:30am and be a hall proctor (and bring a book to read).  We have 2 slots on the first three days for those included in the above numbers.  We do not need hall proctors on Tuesday the 19th.  If you are able to help, please email Lisa Fields with your name and your Satchel Ford children's names and grades. 

Volunteers: Worth Their Weight in Gold

If volunteers are worth their weight in gold (and they are), then our children are the winners! Parents, grandparents and friends donate thousands of hours each year to Satchel Ford. They support students, teachers and staff in countless ways both in and out of school. Some may only have minutes to spare, but every volunteer minute given is valued.

The PTO tracks these minutes and hours through volunteer time cards, available in the school office. The tally of our volunteer hours appears on our school report card each year. The totals for the year beginning last June of are due by May 29th. Please make your time count once more for Satchel Ford by turning in your time card!

District Mall Art Show

Almost 70 Satchel Ford students have artwork displayed in the district mall art show, located outside of the Belk's entrance on the second level. The show will be on display until May 11. The following students received ribbons for their work.  To see the entire list, please visit our website.

Grand Prize - Permanent Art Collection: Elinor Chapman
First Place: Caroline Beskid, Elizabeth Roquemore & Lee Metts
Second Place: Jason West, Rebecca Sturm & Avery McQueen
3rd Place: R.J. Bacon, Reed Windham & Harry Sparks
Honorable Mention: Graham Jones, Grace Hubbard, Kylie Creech

Rising Kindergarteners

If you or someone you know will have a kindergartner next year, it's imperative that the child is registered as soon as possible.  Having an accurate enrollment number will assist the school with making sure there are enough teachers and other resources to provide a great learning environment.  Please contact the front office for more information.  The next school tour is  Monday, May 18th at 7:40pm.

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