FSUS PTSA

It has been brought to our attention by Linda Searight, Lunchroom Director, that a number of her staff have been affected by flooding from Faye or from house fire.

If you have any items for donation or have further questions, please contact Linda Searight for more details.

Coach Cone has requested the following sports equipment.  If you have any of the following, please contact Coach Cone to make arrangements for your donation.

• outside bowling equipment (balls, pins, carpet lanes)
• disc golf equipment (discs, disc baskets)
• bocce ball sets
• croquet sets
• tennis balls, raquets
• ping pong balls, paddles, nets (we could also use new tables as our old ones are broken but usable)
• any fitness dvds such as pilates, zumba, tae bo, tai chi, yoga, etc.
• golf tees, practice balls

Healthy Snacks

Increasing the likelihood our children will get something healthy to eat at school food outlets remains one of the primary goals of the Health & Safety Committee this year.  I will appear before the Florida High Board of Directors at its September meeting to argue for increased enforcement of the 2006 school Wellness Policy, and work with the administration to make this goal a reality.

If you would like to see a copy of the  2007-2008 Florida High Nutrition Survey Report, please contact me.

Danni Vogt
Health & Safety Chair

Bike Rodeo

A PTSA school bike rodeo is tentatively scheduled for October.  Stay tuned for details.  This event will allow kids to have fun while learning about bike safety, important in light of the unprecedented number of bicycle deaths this year (3).  Last year’s rodeo featured a bike safety check and tuneup, an obstacle course where kids got to react to simulated dangerous situations, along with prizes and free bike helmets.  This year’s event is expected to be bigger and better.

Look for more details to come.  If you have any questions, contact Danni Vogt.  His e-mail link is below.

Danni Vogt
Health & Safety Chair

School Garden

The PTSA will again sponsor a spring and fall vegetable garden for elementary school students.  Signup will begin once the weather cools off next month, so watch out for a mid-September email with details of how to register your child.  This project will allow about 20 children to learn how to grow fruits and vegetables from the ground up.  Parents confirmed last year that the project led their kids to eat vegetables they never otherwise would have tried, and also acquaints them with biology, nutrition, math, pest management and other science concepts.

The PTSA will also maintain a butterfly garden planted last year near the gazebo.

Danni Vogt
Health & Safety Chair

Spanish Club News

Spanish Club is up and running again this year. They will be helping Ms. Fair’s Recycle Program by taking care of the high school recycling needs.

In November,Spanish Club will also kick off their annual Community Outreach Program in association with the PAEC Migrant Education Program.They will be putting together gift baskets for immigrant women and distributing them during this holiday season.

Teaching and performing Latino dance will also be an important part of Spanish Club’s activities this year.

So if you’re a middle school or high school student interested in Latino culture,would like to have fun, and help our community, Spanish Club is for you.

Contact Señor Guastella or Señor Sardiñas for more information.

Señor Guastella
PTSA Teacher Liason

Reflections Art Program 2009
“Wow!” 

The theme for the National PTA Reflections Cultural Arts Program is “Wow!”  Students in all grade levels are invited to participate by showcasing what “Wow!” means to them through literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance/choreography and film video.

Florida High students have the opportunity to advance to the county, state and national levels of the program.  Certificates, recognition or awards are presented throughout this cultural arts journey.

The deadline for Florida High “Wow!” entries is November 7.  Students can work on projects with approval or support from teachers or participate on their own.  Parents are encouraged to support student efforts by providing the supplies needed for each category that the student wants to pursue.

To receive rules for any of the categories:  literature, photography, visual arts, musical composition, dance/choreography or film/video, please contact Bonnie Abellera or download the entry form and rules at www.floridapta.org.

If you would like to help with the Reflections Program please call Bonnie at 617-6052 or via e-mail.

Bonnie Abellera
Reflections Chair

Monday, August 25, 2008 was the kickoff for our PTSA Fall Fundraiser.  Your child should have come home with a packet of information for you.  The fundraiser will run through Monday, September 8th. All orders will be due on Monday.

This year we are using a company called Great American Fundraising.  There are a variety of items in the catalog as well as an online store.  Be sure to register your child on the website for online orders (instructions are in the packet).  The website is www.gafundraising.com.  Our school ID# is 1056373.
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Trevor Brumbley
1st Vice President, Fundraising

Alicia Cherry
Fundraising Co-Chair