Room Parent Orientation & PTO 101

On Thursday, 9/27, there will be a Room Parent Orientation for all the room parents. It will begin at 9am in the cafeteria.  Following will be "PTO 101" at 9:30am.  This is open to all chairs, room parents, and anyone that would like to learn more about the ins and outs of the PTO.

Be sure to sign up for the Jog-A-Thon at the following link:

2012 Jog-A-Thon Volunteer Sign Up

PTO Pulse-September 2012

The PTO Pulse is a monthly newsletter that highlights the activities and events of the PTO.

 

 

 

Click here for the September, 2012 Issue:

September 2012

Jog-A-Thon is on Friday, October 5th!

The annual Jog-A-Thon will be held on Friday, October 5th.  The Jog-A-Thon is the PTO's main fundraiser and the children will hop,skip, run, walk around the tracks to raise funds for Bemis.

We need  many volunteers to ensure a successful event.  Go to the link to volunteer for a time slot and a specific job (even if you have already submitted the volunteer form).

Thank YOU !

Jog-A-Thon Volunteer Sign Up

PTO Meeting-Friday, September 21st

Good Afternoon!           

The first PTO Meeting will be held this Friday, September 21st from 8:45am-10:15am at Bemis.  Click on the link for the agenda and handouts.

September PTO Meeting: Agenda and Handouts

Hope to see you there-bring a friend!

Curriculum Nights and Back to School Safety Tips

Curriculum Nights will be held on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Be sure to stop by the PTO information table to learn more about the PTO, sign up to volunteer, check out the Spiritwear, or drink a coffee and have a snack!

Curriculum Night Schedule


Back to School Safety Tips: The National Safety Council offers Back to School Safety Tips on their website. They have a back to school safety checklist that you can review important safety procedures (i.e. transportation safety, playground safety, backpack safety) with your children to get them prepared for the school year.

First Day of School

Welcome Back to School!

 

Thank You to all the parent volunteers that helped with lice checks and Jog-A-Thon t-shirt sizing this morning. Welcome to all the new families and kindergarteners !

 

Hope everyone has a wonderful first day of school! Post your first day of school pics on the PTO facebook page Bemis PTO 2012-2013 Facebook Page

 

 

Are you interested in volunteering? Go to Volunteer Opportunities and fill out the form :)

 

 

 

 

 



Welcome!

Welcome Bemis Families to the start of the new school year!  Doesn't the landscaping look beautiful? (Thanks Carmen and site committee!)

Today the PTO provided a Welcome Back Breakfast for the Teachers and Staff to enjoy.
This is a picture of the welcome back signs as they walked in this morning.

 

 

 

A Huge Thank You to all the volunteers that helped stuff 500 + first day folders: Barbara, Shelley,Pam,Joan,Jayashree,Gowri,Lata,Usha,Changlin,Cara,Vicki,Kendra,Marianna,Tushar,Priti,and Terri. ThankYou to Lisa for getting it all ready to go! The group set a record--500 + folders done in 1.5 hours :)

 

 

This afternoon was Meet and Greet with the teachers .The PTO also provided a "Kindergarten/New Family" Welcome.  The purpose of the program was to provide new families with information about the PTO and to connect them with a Parent Ambassador.  The Parent Ambassador's role is to be a resource and support person during their first year at Bemis.  We had over 160 in attendance-great turnout! Thank You to our awesome Parent Ambassadors for providing info, tours, answering questions, and connecting and welcoming our new families. Thank You Carol, Barbara, Ramya, Vicki, Kendra,Janice,Heather,Rosa,Kristen,Marianna,Cara!