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MAPLE WEST MESSENGER Official PTA Newsletter of Maple West Elementary School
November 2018 Calendar of Events Newsletter Noteworthys….
12th ~ No School ~ Veteran’s Day
15th ~ PTA Meeting
21st, 22nd, & 23rd ~ No School-
Thanksgiving
27th ~ Picture Re-Take Day
1st & 2nd ~ PTSA Holiday Craft Show
3rd & 4th ~ Merry Moose Holiday Shop
6th, 7th, 10th ~ Parent Teacher Conf.
6Th ~Staff Appreciation Lunch
24th – 31st ~ No School- Winter Recess
Some great things to look for in this newsletter…..
Congratulations Mr. Worthington!!
Picture Re-take Day
Merry Moose Holiday Shop
PTSA Holiday Craft Show
Bowl A Thon information
In Every Issue: 2018 - 2019 PTA Meeting Schedule
PTA membership information
Maple West Messenger Hard Copy Request form and submission dates
Dash’s Receipt
Box Top information
Cafeteria Volunteer Form
Williamsville Music Booster Information
Cub Scout Pack 248 Information
Girl Scout Information
FROM ME TO YOU…
Dear Friends and Families of Maple West, It is hard to believe that parent teacher conferences are right around the corner. This year there will be one parent teacher conference window in December for the entire school year. There are no longer March conferences. You are always welcome to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher at any time during the year. Two Night conference opportunities are scheduled for Thursday, December 6th (full day of student classes) and Monday December 10th (10:30 dismissal). Friday, December 7th and Monday, December 10th are 10:30 student dismissal days with parent pick up slated for 10:20am. The JFK program will be here for students at dismissal time. If you are unable to attend a conference please let us know and we can work out another time to meet. I am sure the conversations about your child’s progress in the classroom socially as well as academically in relation to our high student expectations will be very productive.
A reminder for parents of Ms. Hatfield, Mrs. Lobuzzetta, Mrs. Violanti, 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders
Sign up for the December parent teacher conferences for Ms. Hatfield, Mrs. Lobuzzetta, Mrs. Violanti, 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders will take place via the WITS system after midnight from Thursday, November 15th through midnight Friday, November 30th. When you log onto wits you should see the below example of the icon on your home page. Click the word “here” (should be a different color font) and you can choose a day and time.
click here.
Keep in mind the schedule is subject to change up to, but not including, the first day of Parent/Teacher Conferences.
If you do not have a WITS account you can call the District Technology Department at 626-8058 to request a letter to set up your account. If you are not able to access a computer, please call you child’s teacher. If you have other questions, please contact Dr. Galluzzo at 626-8840.
You can also find us on twitter using this address for many updates on what is happening at Maple West! @maplewest_wcsd See you soon! Dr. Galluzzo
Parent/Teacher Conference
Schedule
Special Notice…Title I Status
Maple West has been designated as a Title I School. Title I status is given to school if the percentage of free and reduced lunch is greater than the district average. Our average was only slightly above the district average.
Federal regulations require that parents in schools receiving federal education aide have the right to know about the qualifications of teachers and para-professionals employed in that school. All reading teachers and para-professionals employed at Maple West are highly qualified under the federal guidelines.
If, in the future your child is taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher or para-professional who is not highly qualified, you will be personally notified.
Questions about this notice can be directed to my office at 626-8840 or at my email address: [email protected].
Important Reminders from the Attendance Office…
Your child’s absence will be recorded as an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE until our office receives a note from you explaining the reason for the
absence. Please send the note to our office on the day your child returns to school.
Electronic notes via email CANNOT be accepted by the attendance office as an excusal note for absence or tardiness. Signatures must be
non-electronic.
We also must have a signed excuse from a parent/doctor’s office for any child who is late for school.
Please call us at 626-8836 to alert us of your child’s absence or tardiness.
Maple West PTA Officers
2018-2019Co-Presidents’ Melissa Zeitz
Rebecca Greene [email protected]
Vice Presidents’ Nichole Klatman
Kristin Appleby [email protected]
Treasurer Jessica Kelly
Recording Secretary Laura Beth Malkowski
PTSA Council Representative Debbi Miller
Principal Dr. Charles Galluzzo
PTA PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE: Hello Maple West Families,
November is here- and how thankful we are to have families who support our children and our school. We had a nice warm October and some fun activities along the way.
But first- Congratulations to our School Librarian Mr. James Worthington! Mr. Worthington won the Western Region PTA- Jane Skrzypek Educator of the Year Award!. The criteria used in consideration for this award was his commitment to school, innovative programs, willingness to teach others, PTA involvement and commitment to students. Thankfully, he embraces all of those qualities with our students each day. Mr. Worthington is Worthy of this honorable award! Please congratulate him when you see him!
A special thank you to Rebecca Greene, Nichole Klatman, Sarah Piccirillo, Jennifer Moore, Tiffany Prinzi & Tara Persons for volunteering at Lifetouch’s School picture day on October 3rd. We appreciated that you diligently checked that those faces were wiped, shirts were straightened and smiles were bright – thank you for making sure our students were ‘picture ready.’
It was a cold, but sunny, day at the UB Bulls games On October 13th. Thank you Laura Beth Malkowski for coordinating the students to see the UB Bulls game. Our ‘lil fans braved the cold and cheered on a victory of the UB Bulls, final score was 24-6.
A huge thank you to Jamie Grupp & Jessica Kelly who chaired the fall Ice Cream Social. We’d like to thank them and all the volunteers that night for helping to make it a fun- ‘sweet’ night for our students.
Many thanks to Lauren Golpl who chaired the Book Fair. Our magical theme was loved by all the students. We had a stream of students and parents all throughout the day. We are so lucky to have so much fun in one night.
Did you see a unicorn with your child’s name on it? If not- send in your PTA Membership form with $10 or $15 to be part of our successful PTA. If you have any questions please email Nicole Klatman at [email protected]
So what’s up next -you ask?
November 12th – Veteran’s Day- No school for Students November 15th- PTA Meeting in the Library at 7:00pm- child care will be provided November 21st, 22nd and 23rd – No School- Thanksgiving Recess November 27th- Lifetouch Picture Retake Day We are thankful for all of you, our supportive principal, teachers and staff. We are thankful to be part of a community that puts our students first.
Our next PTA meeting on Thursday November 15th in the Library @7pm. Our speaker will be Dr. Scott Martzloff – the Williamsville Superintendent- he will be presenting on current and upcoming changes to the Williamsville school district.
Thankfully yours,
Melissa Zeitz and Rebecca Greene, Co-PTA Presidents
2018-2019 Maple West PTA Meeting Schedule *Executive Board Meetings will start at 6pm each of these nights*
Thursday, November 15th @ 7pm in the school Library
Thursday, January 17th @ 7pm in the school Library
Tuesday, February 12th @ 7pm in the school Library
Wednesday, March 13th @ 7pm in the school Library
Tuesday, April 16th @ 7pm in the school Library
Thursday, May 16th @ 7pm in the school Library
Thank you- thank you- thank you- to Melanie French. Melanie has been doing the Maple West Taxes for our PTA for several years without compensation. Melanie’s youngest child is a fourth grader this year so
this is her final filing. We can’t thank you enough for your time and guidance – we will miss you!
We are looking for another Maple West parent to take over filling our form 990 tax returns annually in November. If you or someone you know is interested in taking this over please email Melissa Zeitz
Maple West PTA Membership Form 2018-2019
Welcome Back Student and Parents! Maple West PTA needs your help! Please support fun and educationally enriching activities for our Maple West students
by purchasing a PTA Membership!
Membership options that are available: Family Silver Membership (2 adults): $25 includes a free Maple West Magnet
Family Gold Membership (2 adults): $35 includes a free Maple West Magnet and free admission to the Fall and Spring Ice Cream Socials!
Also available are: Single Membership (1 adult): $10 Family Membership (2 adults): $15
ALL Memberships can be purchased the following two ways:
Go to https://maplewest.memberhub.store/ Pay online and your PTA membership eCard will be emailed to you
-OR- Just fill out and detach bottom with payment and return to classroom teacher in envelope marked “PTA Membership”
checks can be made payable to ‘Maple West PTA’ (If you have any questions please contact Nichole Klatman at [email protected] )
YES! I want to support ALL Maple West children this year and join the PTA!
Parent/Guardian Name__________________________________________________________
Circle:
GOLD MEMBER $35.00 SILVER MEMBER $25.00 SINGLE MEMBER $10.00 FAMILY MEMBER $15.00
Student’s Name ___________________________Grade _______ Teacher________________________
Student’s Name ___________________________Grade _______ Teacher________________________
Student’s Name ___________________________Grade ________Teacher________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed: _______________ ($10.00 for 1st membership and $5.00 for each additional)
• Once payment is processed you will be entered into Unit Portal and an eCard will be generated and available for printing.
• What would you like to hear about at our PTA meetings? ______________________________________
From the Editor ………..
The Maple West Messenger LOVES to include your information into its monthly publications. In order to make sure your newsworthy notes make our final draft,
please submit by the following dates:
How you can you access the Maple West Messenger?
ELECTRONICALLY
hhtp://www.williamsvillek12.org/maplewest.cfm
• On right hand side click “PTA”
• Choose “2018-2019 newsletters”
• You can also download the entire newsletter from there.
Hardcopy sent home:
This can be sent home monthly with your student, please fill out form below.
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Maple West Messenger Request Form- to send home paper copy of monthly newsletter
Oldest Child attending Maple West:
Name_______________________________________________ Grade_______________
Teacher’s Name _________________________________________________________
December/January: November 15 April: March 15
February: January 15 May: April 15
March: February 15 June: May 15
Mr. Worthington our school librarian was nominated and won the
Western Region PTA- Jane Skrzypek Educator of the Year Award!!
Thank you for your commitment to our school and
more importantly to our students.
Mr. Worthington was recognized at the West Region PTA Partnership Dinner
on Oct 24th!
Maple West’s Picture Re-take Day will take place Tuesday, November 27th!
MAPLE WEST BOWL A THON Purchase your lanes before they sell out!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
TRANSIT LANES, 7850 TRANSIT ROAD, WILLIAMSVILLE
$90 per lane (includes two hours of bowling with shoes for up to 6 people per lane, one large sheet pizza, one pitcher of soda & one basket of french fries)
There will be a basket raffle with baskets donated from all grade levels, special guests and fun activities! It’s the perfect Sunday outing with all your family &
friends to benefit the Maple West PTA! Please send in your form and payment by the deadline below to guarantee your spot. Lanes will be sold on a first come, first
serve basis.
If you know of a business or restaurant that would like to donate a basket or item for the basket raffle, please e-mail Melissa Zeitz at [email protected]
Questions? Call or text Melissa Zeitz at 316-7625 Dietary restrictions or Gluten allergies? Prior to event please contact Donna at Transits Lanes at
632-3838.
BOWL A THON RESPONSE FORM
I would like to purchase _____ # of lanes x $90 each = $________.
Your Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Your Child’s Name: ___________________________ Teacher/Grade: _____________________
E-mail: ____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________
___ I would like to donate a basket for the basket raffle. Basket theme: ___________________
___ I would like to donate an item for the silent auction. Item: ___________________________
Please remit payment (cash or checks made payable to Maple West PTA) Deadline - Friday, November 16, 2018
Melissa Zeitz, c/o PTA Mailbox
Welcome back to school everyone!
I am Debbi and I am your Box Top coordinator this year. Please check this post each month to see our goal standings and to check for contests.
Our Goals
• To raise $100 for our kids o Each month I will always post here an update as to how much we have raised so far
• 100% participation – even if it’s just one Box Top o If each student brings in 20 Box Tops it would mean $1300 for Maple West’s amazing kids.
Remember each Box Top is worth $.10
Contest
• Each month please check this section to see if there is a contest going on. o Lets’ start the year off right. I know you all have been clipping over the summer and you the
most! o Send in all collected Box Tops with your child’s name and their 2018/2019 teacher’s name
included on the collection sheet or in a baggie. o The class that collected the most over the summer will win a prize!
Ways to Earn
• Look for the pink Box Top on participating products. • Ask friends and family to clip and save for you. • Watch for bonus certificates that are sometimes on products and printed on receipts. • Download the free Box Top App and earn bonus money by buying products and scanning your receipt. • Log onto www.boxtops4education.com or follow Box Top for Education on Facebook to watch for
and enter contests to win for Maple West.
How to Learn More
• Go to BTFE.com for a list of participating products, fun collection sheets and watch our progress.
How to Submit
• Cut all unexpired Box Tops making sure not to cut off code and expiration date. • Stick them in a baggie or attach to a collection sheet.
o Be sure to include your child’s name and teachers name in case there is a contest going on. • Place bag or collection sheet in the Box Top box above the PTA Dog House across from the office.
Thanks for all your help with this fun and easy collection.
Debbi Miller
Maple West will collect Dash’s Market receipts again this year. No amount is too small. Please send them to school in your child’s folder or drop them in the
bin above the PTA box across from the main office. We collect through the entire school year. Please help to support our school and raise $2.50 for every
$100 worth of register receipts we collect.
Thank you for your help, The Maple West PTA
Join at Maple West! Some avoid obstacles. Scouts overcome them.
The life lessons learned in Scouting form a foundation to embrace opportunity and overcome obstacles in life.
o A fun and safe environment to learn and grow while developing interests and skills o Character building and development centered around good morals and values o The chance to learn life skills that help Scouts be successful adults and contributing
members of society o Exciting outdoor experiences scouts love like hiking, camping, mountain biking…
Pack meetings once a month Wednesdays 7pm at Maple West Cafeteria
• Scouts meet with their Grade-based dens (K-5) once a month to work on age-appropriate challenges. They form friendships and build character.
• Scouts work toward earning their next rank by learning life skills including First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, and Outdoor Skills and Conservation.
• Four Camping Opportunities to put those skills into practice at local BSA Camps. • We have many other special events we do as a Pack :
o Pinewood Derby o Scout Mobile (kids build and ride their cars down a track) o Navy Ship Sleepover/Zoo Snooze/Science Museum Sleepover/Aquarium Sleepover o Pack Picnics/ Hikes
“A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent”
Contact CubMaster Ryan Anderson : [email protected] or
716-932-7535 with any Questions or for more information.
About the Williamsville Music Boosters We are fortunate to have an outstanding music program in the Williamsville School District. The District has been recognized eight times as being one of the top music education programs in the country. The quality of the music program is the result of the dedication and hard work of our music educators, our parents, our students and the long standing recognition by the District that education in music is vital to the overall development of our students. Williamsville Music Boosters is proud to support this excellent program by providing support for special music enrichment projects for students in the district, such as:
• Hosting renowned guest conductors and clinicians who work directly with music students • Commissioning of new music works by distinguished composers • Supporting elementary field trips to see the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra • Sponsoring of other music events that go beyond students’ classroom experience
Additionally, Music Boosters provides:
• Financial support for students who attend regional and national events* • College scholarships for district students pursuing college music programs after high school graduation* • Sponsorship of the Williamsville Summer Music Program
*Note that some programs provided by the Boosters require family membership in the Williamsville Music Boosters Through your membership, Williamsville Music Boosters invites you to support music in our schools, and the important life skills that music education develops in our students. Applications are available in Summer PTSA newsletters, at most concerts, or online at the Williamsville Music Boosters website, which can be reached through the district website and below.
Williamsville Music Boosters invites you to help support music in our schools and support the important life-skills that music education develops in our students.
Some of the things that Music Boosters sponsor include:
• Music field trips • Guest artists • District festivals • Grants / scholarships • Summer music program • Music activities
Your donation will provide enrichment opportunities and music resources for students in grades K-12, which are not possible through the Music Department budget. By joining Music Boosters you join a district-wide group of interested and enthused parents and teachers dedicated to supporting music and music education in the district. Your donation is tax deductible.
Return the below form: BY MAIL: Please send completed form & check to: Williamsville Music Boosters, Inc. 105 Casey Road, East Amherst, NY 14051 Attn: Michael Russo
NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY SCHOLARSHIPS, THE MEMBERSHIP FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1st .
Thank you!
Cash
Check #
(payable to Williamsville Music Boosters)
Amount Donated:
Please check any other ways you can help Boosters:
Name: Phone: Date:
Address (street, city, zip): E-mail: (will ONLY be used for sending news about district music events)
Child’s Full Name: School
(for Heim, please specify middle or. elem)
Band / Orchestra / Chorus / other Teacher(s)
I want to support Williamsville Music Boosters by becoming a member (Family membership). $10
Joining the CRESCENDO CLUB 2018 – 2019 (Includes a Family Membership)
Your name & level will be listed in District Festival programs.
District Festival programs go to print several weeks prior to each festival. To be listed in ALL District Festival programs please donate by October 1st. After that date, new donors will be listed in remaining festival programs (not yet gone to print).
Please print below how you would like your name listed in District Festival programs If you would like to remain anonymous, please indicate as such.
Name to list in program:_________________________________________________________________
I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB – ADANTE LEVEL $30 - $59
I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB – ALLEGRO LEVEL $60 - $99
I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB – CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE LEVEL $100 - $199
I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB – FORTISSIMO LEVEL $200 - $299
I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB – VIRTUOSO LEVEL $300 +
Help at the Booster table at school concerts
Act as the representative of my school at Booster meetings - convey info back to my school
Coordinate a fund raising event
Post fund-raising event flyers around town.
Other - I have interest/skills in: