Francis Wyman PTO eNews - January 11, 2006

eNews from the
Francis Wyman PTO

January 11, 2006

In this issue:

What's Cooking? - please respond by Friday, January 13
Ink Cartridge Recycling
4^th Grade Parents Needed
5^th Grade Pictures Needed
Upcoming Meetings:
- Next Francis Wyman PTO meeting - Thursday, January 12

Something Good Is Cookin' At
Francis Wyman Elementary School!!

… our Cookbook Fundraiser!!! Remember, the deadline to submit 1-4 of your favorite family recipes is Friday, January 13^th!!! We need different categories of recipes … main dish, side dish, easy weeknight meals, kid-friendly, appitizer, etc. Just send in the form that went home before the holiday break, download it from our website (www. burlington.mec.edu/fw/ … PTO Home Page) or email Valarie Giogas at vgiogas@yahoo.com.

Save all those empty ink cartridges

… and watch backpacks … details coming home soon!!!

Parents of 4^th Graders Needed

If you are interested in helping plan and/or help out at the 5^th Grade DARE Graduation Party (January 30) please contact Amy Small at (781)272-5242 or asmall@rcn.com for more information.

Pictures of 5^th Graders Needed

The yearbook committee is still looking for pictures of 5^th graders participating in school activities.

Prints should be sent to school with your child in an envelope marked "Yearbook Committee". Please make sure your child's name, room, and teacher's name are printed clearly on the envelope. Your pictures will be returned before the end of the school year.

To submit digital pictures, either put them on a CD or DVD and submit them as you would prints. Otherwise, you can attach them in an email to FW-Yearbook@IPictureIt.com .

Thank you.

Upcoming Meetings

Francis Wyman PTO Meeting
Thursday, January 12^th
7:30 pm
Francis Wyman Art Room

The first Meeting of 2006 will be held on Thursday, January 12, 7:30-9:00 pm in the Art Room. Come discuss any issues about our school and/or students … find out what is scheduled for student programs and upcoming events … Family Carnival Planning Update … Cookbook fundraiser progress … find out the results of the PTO survey … is the budget on target for the remainder of the year? Your imput is important so please come and participate.

(Click here for the agenda)

Thank you,
Francis Wyman PTO

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Next PTO Meeting … Thursday, March 9 … 7:30-9:00 pm … Art Room

Meeting Agenda for Thursday, January 12, 2006

Welcome and Introduction (7:30-7:35)

Sue Frost, Treasurer

Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report (7:35-7:45)

Parent Issues (7:45-7:55)

Teacher Issues (7:55-8:05)

Administration Issues (8:05-8:15)

Old Business (8:15-8:25)

Carnival is on … April 1, 10a-2p
Greg Tang books for the 2^nd grade & then some!!
Request from the Nurses
PTO Survey on the website … www.burlington.mec.edu/fw/ … The Results
… Joe Corbi Fundraiser OUT… PTO Cookbook Fundraiser IN
Papa Gino’s Family Night - Update

New Business (8:25-8:40)

Thank You Notes
DARE Graduation Ceremony & Party - January 30
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Nomination Committee - Executive Board for 2006/2007

Committees (8:40-9:00)

Membership		Chair: - open- ^**
Hospitality		Chair: Liz Guleserian ^**
Student Enrichment Programs		Chair: Ann Langenfeld
Family Carnival Planning		Co-Chairs: Tanya Ikier & Faydeen Sateriale
Family Fun		Chair: - open-
Newsletter/Community Notification		Chair: Michelle Feist
Fundraising
	Genevieve Wrap/Gift	Coord: Paula Brinklow ^**
	Magazines	Coord: Carol O’Connor
	Box Tops	Coord: Sam Coe ^**
	T-shirt/Sweatshirt Sale	Coord: Kathy Brine
	Cookbook Fundraiser	Coord: Valarie Giogas
Landscape/Beautification		Chair: Karen Sullivan
Fifth Grade Yearbook		Co-Chairs: Joan Ford & Dave Rosenberg
DARE Graduation		Chair: Amy Small
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon		Co-Chairs: Kathy Webb & - open-
Kindergarten Orientation/Welcoming		Chair: Liz Guleserian/Debbie Dew ^**
Health & Safety Task Force		Chair: - open-
Room Parents		Coord: Lori Baumgartner/Cindy Ravanis

Next PTO Meeting Thursday, March 9, 2006 from 7:30-9p in the Art Room.