Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
Upcoming Events:
- Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
- Usborne Books & More, Book Fair: Apr. 18-20
- STEAM Night: Apr. 20
- Passport Club Check: Apr. 26
- Author Visit: May 2
- PTC meeting: May 2
- Teacher Appreciation Week: May 7-11
- Pioneer Day: May 18
- Dining for Dollars: May 20
Current Needs:
We need your help! We all have gifts, talents and time to give to our community. Is there any area that aligns with your gifts or talents? Do you time to share?
Below is a list of the many areas of leadership that the PTC needs help.!
PTC Board Vacancies:
- Vice President of Fundraising
- Communication Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator Co-Chair
Committee Chair Vacancies:
- Clothes Closet
- Back to School Picnic
- Walk and Bike to School Day
- Scholastic Book Fair Co-Chair
- Green Team
- Coding Club
- Fall Dance
- Movie Night
- Science Fair
- 5th Grade Grad Party Fundraiser Chair (4th Grade Parent)
For a description of each of these opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Page, under Volunteer Opportunities.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact: Rick Collett
PTC Club and Event Happenings:
May PTC Meeting
May 2nd @ 7:00
The PTC Board has already been planning and preparing for next year! The board will be presenting a proposed budget for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year at our next meeting.
We know that evenings are busy but we still value your input! If you are not able to be present at this upcoming meeting will you take this survey?
Wish Lists Purchases
A quick thank you to Terra Linda parents and our community! Using funds you’ve donated, the PTC voted to buy enrichment supplies from teachers’ Wish Lists.
Some of the items purchased include yoga gear for P.E., 3 new drums for Music, and jumbo checkers, chess, and a tumbling tower to assist SRC teachers in creating an alternative recess area for students.
Thank you all for providing our students with these awesome materials! There are still some great materials on teachers’ Wish Lists if you were considering purchasing something for your student’s classroom! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11 this year!
Passport Club
Please help your students prepare! Our next Passport Club check day is in one week.
To find this month’s study maps, check out our Passport page.
Here are the remaining check days:
April 26 • May 24 • June 7 (2nd chance day)
STEAM Night
THIS FRIDAY NIGHT: 6:00 – 8:00
Don’t miss this fun evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Come see student science and art projects, participate in hands-on inquiry stations, buy a book at the Usbourne Book & More book fair, and tour the new Makerspace.
This is a fun FAMILY event for all!
For more information, check out our STEAM Night page.
Usborne Books & More
Book Fair, Apr. 18-20.
Hours:
Morning 8:10 – 8:28
Lunch 10:45 – 12:45
Afterschool 3:00 -3:30
STEAM Night 6:00 – 8:00
Purchase online, all online sales support the book fair!
Author Visit Assembly
Author/Illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt will be visiting Terra Linda Wednesday, May 2.
Ms. Michelle has written six children’s books and spoken to more than 1,000,000 children, visiting more than 800 schools in 37 states. While here, she will share a message of perseverance, courage, overcoming fears, embracing imagination, friendship, and believing in yourself.
Assembly Schedule (parents are welcome too!)
8:30-9:15 (2nd – 3rd grade)
9:30-10:25 (K – 1st grade)
10:30-11:15 (4th – 5th grade)
For a preview of Ms. Michelle, check out her YouTube channel
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher appreciation is coming up May 7-11! Volunteer Penny Galvin and a handful of other amazing volunteers have a whole week of fun planned for our teachers.
Here is how you can participate too:
- On Tuesday, please bring in a flower for your teacher. Flowers can also be purchased in the lobby for $1. All flowers brought in will go towards bouquets for each teacher.
- On Tuesday, you can also purchase a raffle tickets for your teacher. Three teachers will be chosen to win prize money to buy supplies for their classroom! Tickets will be on sale in the lobby before and after school for $1 per ticket.
- The PTC will be providing meals and treats for the staff throughout the week. Contact Penny Galvin for more information penny.galvin@gmail.com
Dining for Dollars: Bethany Public House
Our final Dining for Dollars event of the year is Sunday, May 20th @ 9:00-9:00.
Enjoy a weekend breakfast, lunch, or dinner out with your family and Terra Linda will receive a percentage of the day’s sales!
Take out orders are included too.
Did you know?
- We want to know your priorities as we work to build next year’s PTC budget! Please take this survey and tell us your thoughts!
- Curious what the PTC supports? Check out our WHAT WE DO page. The PTC support over 20 enrichment program events and club. ALL VOLUNTEER RUN!