FSUS PTSA

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Come one, come all to the Annual Bike Rodeo!  The Bike Rodeo will take place on Thursday, October 22nd  from 3:00-5:00 pm, on the outdoor basketball courts (behind the gym.)

This event is open to all students. Refreshments will be provided and giveaways for all participants. The FSUS Police Department and the FSUS Varsity Track Team will be assisting students through obstacles courses where they will learn to recognize and avoid road hazards. 

No pre-registration necessary.  Just come on Thursday with your bike and helmet, or use our convenient bike drop-off on the October 21st.  Kids can have fun while also learning about bike safety.

Questions? Volunteers? Donations?
Contact Miss Robin (robinspillias@embarqmail.com).

Signup for the Fall Garden Club starts today through October 2nd, 2009, for kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Middle School students may register as “Garden Buddies” to mentor the kids and assist the adult volunteers. On Friday, October 2nd,  3-4 p.m., join us for a Garden Club Kick-Off Meeting at the garden for those who have signed up or are interested to learn about the Garden Club.

Kids, parents and teachers can meet fellow gardeners and Garden Buddies, and give input on plans for the Fall garden. Planting will begin Monday October 5th, weather permitting.  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 and love vegetables they otherwise would have never tried, and also acquaints them with biology, nutrition, math, pest management and other science concepts. Fall crops may include lettuces, herbs, peas, kale, and broccoli. 

Parent and grandparent volunteers are always needed.  Anyone who is able to spend about an hour a week after school from 3:00 - 3:45 pm, helping the kids with gardening are encouraged to “roll up their sleeves!” Your commitment is to fulfill at least four of the eight weeks of the fall garden session.  

Everyone sign-up here!. Questions? Input? Please e-mail Robin Spillias (robinspillias@embarqmail.com)

Come join the FSUS family for skating at Skate World (2563 Capital Circle NE) Thursday, October 29th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.PTSA will receive a portion of the proceeds from all FSUS attendees.

Amy Hanstein
Family Fun Night Chair

The following committee still need a chair or co-chair. We would hate to lose the following activities this school year so we need some Parent Power:

Hospitality - Co-chair needed to help coordinate hospitality for all General Assembly meetings and other PTSA events on campus. This includes shopping, set up, service and clean up.

Please contact Kasey Chapin if you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions.

October    2       Garden Club Kick-off Meeting    

October    5       Garden Club (grades 2-3) 
                                    
October   7        Garden Club (grades 4-5)                           

October   8        Garden Club (grades K-1)

October   12      Garden Club (grades 2-3)

October   14      Garden Club (grades 4-5)

October   15      Garden Club (grades K-1)
     
October   16      Box Top Collection Period #1 Ends

October   19      Garden Club (grades 2-3)
                            
October   21      Garden Club (grades 4-5)
           
October   22      Garden Club (grades K-1)

October   22      Bike Rodeo

October   26      Garden Club (grades 2-3)

October   28      Garden Club (grades 4-5)

October   29      Garden Club (grades K-1)

October   29      Family Fun Night #2

October 30        Fun Friday

Just a reminder:  Don’t forget to turn your clocks FORWARD this Saturday evening.  With FCAT Testing beginning March 10th, you’ll want to make sure your students get some extra “Zzzz” this weekend.

Mar.       10-19      FCAT Test Dates and Make Up Dates

Mar.             18      PTA Rally @ Capitol, 11:00 am

Mar.             26      Health & Safety Fair, 11:00-4:00

Mar.             27      Elementary Fun Friday, 7:50 am

Mar. 30-Apr. 3       Spring Break

Dear FSUS Families,
March Madness!  Some of you may think of college basketball, but for many of us it means the flurry of school activities before we take our much-deserved Spring Break.  Your FSUS PTSA has several activities and lots of behind-the-scenes planning going on in March.
FCAT Testing takes place on specific dates March 10-19.  PTSA volunteers will be distributing snacks to all students taking FCAT tests.  Please provide your student with bottled water during his or her testing dates.
Planning is already underway for the Teacher Staff Appreciation Week, May 4-8.  If you have any questions or would like to volunteer your time please contact Susan Brodbeck at 877-4230.
PTSA is also hosting a Health & Safety Fair during school hours on the Thursday before Spring Break, March 26.  Volunteers are needed that day to help both exhibitors and students navigate the event.  Click here to volunteer.
The PTSA Nominating Committee is seeking interested PTSA members for elected office for the 2009-2010 school year.  Please contact Heidi Abernethy to learn more.
Finally, we are encouraging our elementary students to read as much as possible for the Principal’s Reading Challenge so that Mr. Trafford will transform into Captain Underpants at the May Fun Friday.  Seriously, kids, you do not want to let that opportunity pass you by!  You will find extra reading logs by clicking here.
Take care and enjoy your Spring Break!
Kasey Chapin
FSUS PTSA President

Come one, come all to the Annual Bike Rodeo!  The long awaited rescheduled Bike Rodeo will take place on Thursday, February 26th from 3:00-5:00 pm, on the outdoor basketball courts (behind the gym.)

This event is open to all students.  No pre-registration necessary.  Just come on Thursday with your bikes and have fun while also learning about bike safety.  Refreshments will be provided.

If you would like to help out with the rodeo, sign up here to volunteer.  If you have further questions, you may contact Pro Hruda for more information.