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The October PTA meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the library.
PTA gives every parent a voice! It provides an opportunity to be more involved in your child's education and to make a difference at Candalaria. There will be free childcare in the cafeteria.
See you there!
Just Keep Running!
The Fund$ Run is Thursday, October 10th! We will run, rain or shine, so make sure your student is ready for anything. Families are welcome to cheer on their students! Visit the PTA website for classroom run times and more information!
After the run, pledge envelopes will be sent home so you can start gathering your pledged funds. All class to turn in all pledge even lopes after the race will earn a cookie party! The first class to turn in all their money will also earn a doughnut party!
All funds are due no later than October 25th.
We need more volunteers! Visit our online signup to see the opportunities, or email candalariapta@gmail.com.
THANK YOU!!
The following business helped us in funding our new school fence:
Bryan and Nancy Arneson
Ace Hardware on Madrona
Smile After Smile DMD Tricia Ray
Walmart
We would also like to thank Domino's and On Any Sundae for their help and participation at our back to school BBQ.
October 17th, 6:00-8:00pm - Pie & Preparedness Night.
We will have speakers to share information on how we can better prepare our families, school and neighborhood for emergencies. This will be an event for the whole family to attend, and you won't want to miss it! Free dessert, prizes, giveaways, and a firetruck for the kids!
On October 2nd-4th, the 5th grade will head off to Outdoor School for a few days of fun in the woods. Some of the activities include: fishing, archery, ropes courses to build group connection, camp crafts, evening fire circles, and forest side science lessons.
Thank you for supporting the 5th grade and helping to raise funds for this unforgettable experience
POPCORN FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th!
This year we will be only be doing Popcorn Friday on the 3rd Friday of each month.
Would you like to volunteer at Candalaria? For more information or to sign up for a specific event, please email the PTA volunteer coordinator at: candalariapta.volunteers@gmail.com.
To see a list of volunteer opportunities or to sign-up online, click HERE.
CANDALARIA VOLUNTEERS!
An approved background check must be completed before you can volunteer at Candalaria. Please visit Salem-Keizer School District's Volunteer page to submit your information for a criminal history check.
Background checks are good for five years, so if you submitted an application when your child entered Kindergarten, you will need to submit a new one when they enter 5th grade.
SUPPORT CANDALARIA WHILE YOU SHOP!
Fred Meyer Rewards: Register your rewards card number with Fred Meyer's Community Rewards Program and help raise money for Candalaria Elementary. Please visit:http://www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards to register your card. Our Organization number is: LI691. Office Depot: Shop at Office Depot and when asked at checkout which school you would like to donate to, just answer “Candalaria!”
Amazon Smile program at Amazon.com: This is a new partnership that needs your support! Follow the instructions at this link, and every Amazon purchase you make will benefit Candalaria.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 1 PTA Meeting – 6:30 pm in the Library
Oct. 2-4 Outdoor School!
Oct. 10 FUND$ Run Today!
Oct. 11 No School Oct 18 Popcorn Friday
Note: This list may not include class- or grade-specific activities. For a more complete list, see your child's teacher and be sure to check your child's Thursday folder for other class and school announcements.
