Just for Fun
Summer Incoming Kindergarten Playdate
Summer Incoming Kindergarten Playdate
Chair:
Diane Henderson, Kristi Mitchell
When:
Wed. July 27th (1pm) & Sat. August 27th (10am)
Do you have a child entering Kindergarten at Chloe Clark in the 2011-2012 school year? You are invited to attend one (or both!) of the PTA's Incoming Kindergarten Playdates this summer at Powderworks Park -- Wed. July 27th at 1pm and again on Sat. Aug. 27th at 10am. Hope to see you there!
Teacher/ Staff Appreciation
Teacher/ Staff Appreciation
Chair:
Claire Jones
When:
Through School Year
We love Chloe Clark teachers and staff! To show our appreciation, the PTA provides teachers and staff with monthly birthday goodies, lunches during conference weeks, and special surprises during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week in May.
Family Bingo Night
Family Bingo Night
Chair:
Veronica Stills
When:
February 3 at 7pm
This favorite event promises a night of Bingo fun for Chloe Clark students and their families, with lots of great prizes to go around.
Family Game & Craft Night
Family Game & Craft Night
Chair:
Tabitha Yaffe
When:
December
Join us for a night of family fun! The PTA will be hosting a variety of games suitable for all ages, plus opportunities to make holiday crafts.
Family Movie Night
Family Movie Night
Chair:
Diane Henderson, Kristi Mitchell
When:
Spring
Bring the family and watch one of the past year's hottest movies! Kids and parents can wear their pajamas, sit back, and relax for the evening while watching a movie "on the big screen" in the Community Room. Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. (A $5 donation per family is suggested to cover the cost of the movie license.)
Tacoma Rainiers Game
Tacoma Rainiers Game
Chair:
(none)
When:
May/June
Chloe Clark students and families sit together to cheer on the Tacoma Rainiers!
Spring Fitness Carnival
Spring Fitness Carnival
Chair:
Kristen Newman
When:
June
Bring the family and celebrate the coming of summer and the end of a wonderful school year with face painting, a Bike Rodeo, carnival & fitness games, treats, and more!
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Fundraising
Box Tops Store
Box Tops Store
Chair:
Aubrey Holyfield
When:
Through School Year
Chloe Clark students turn in Box Tops at our "store" every other month to redeem for trinkets and prizes. Proceeds from the Box Tops Store go to the PTA's general fund. Visit www.BoxTops4Education.com for more information.
eScrip
eScrip
Chair:
(none)
When:
Through School Year
Parents, teachers, friends, and families are encouraged to register their grocery club cards (like Safeway), and existing credit/debit cards as supporters. A percentage of all purchases made at eScrip merchants will be given back to the Chloe Clark PTA.
Explorers' Run 4 Fun 5K Run/Walk
Explorers' Run 4 Fun 5K Run/Walk
Chair:
Jana Ross
When:
April 28, 2012
Annual 5K run/walk and 1/2-mile Kids' Dash for the whole community! The 5K route winds through DuPont's beautiful scenic trails. This event is our major spring fundraiser (proceeds go to our capital fund).
For more information, click here to visit the registration page on Active.com!
Fall Fundraiser - "No Sale"/Donations-Only
Fall Fundraiser - "No Sale"/Donations-Only
Chair:
Tammy Parsons
When:
Sept.-Oct.
Inspired by past comments and suggestions, we are not selling anything! Students will simply collect donations -- and 100% of those proceeds will benefit our school! And since the Chloe Clark PTA is a 501(c)3 organization, 100% of your donation is tax-deductible!
Leaf Your Mark
Leaf Your Mark
Chair:
(none)
When:
Through School Year
Help support our thriving school and leave your mark at the same time by purchasing a ceramic tile leaf or fence post plaque! This is your opportunity to honor a loved one, your child, or your entire family while contributing to the efforts of Chloe Clark Elementary through your local PTA.
Popcorn Wednesday
Popcorn Wednesday
Chair:
Renee Peterson
When:
Through School Year
Fresh-popped popcorn is available one Friday each month for Chloe Clark students -- only 25¢ per bag (limit 4 per student)!
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Enrichment
Assemblies
Assemblies
Chair:
Claire Jones
When:
Through School Year
Assemblies are an opportunity to bring academic and/or cultural enrichment programs to Chloe Clark students. Parents and younger siblings are always welcome!
Reflections Art Program
Reflections Art Program
Chair:
Laura Bryant
When:
Fall
The 2011-2012 theme is, "Diversity Means..." The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. Each year, Reflections challenges students to create art that supports a specific theme. Visit www.PTAReflections.org for more information.
Chloe Creations Art Walk
Chloe Creations Art Walk
Chair:
Laura Bryant
When:
Spring
The PTA's Chloe Creations art program enables every child in the school to create an original piece of art! Join us for our big "REVEAL" of this year's exciting project.
Chloe Fitness Club
Chloe Fitness Club
Chair:
Janeen Lewis
When:
Through School Year
Did you know that increasing physical activity also increases brain power? Chloe Clark students keep track of steps that they take throughout the school day with pedometers. Students are recognized for reaching 500,000 steps and beyond!
Explorer Science Club
Explorer Science Club
Chair:
Jennifer McDonald
When:
Through School Year
Interested students can learn about a different science topic each month with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Ready-Set-Read!
Ready-Set-Read!
Chair:
Holly Wickenhagen
When:
Through School Year
Students who read 10 hours each month receive a coupon from Farrelli's Pizza for a FREE Kids' Meal! Go to the Wednesday Envelope section of our News page to download the monthly charts!
Math Night
Math Night
Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall
The whole family is invited to try their had at logic puzzles and math games. Parents can learn more about the curriculum at Chloe Clark while students learn how fun math can be!
OJP School Field Trip
OJP School Field Trip
Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring
As stated in the bylaws of Olympia Junior Programs, Inc. (OJP): "The purpose of this organization shall be to present to the junior citizens of the community educational and entertaining programs in the fields of drama, music, science, and the interpretive arts, at as low a price as possible; to maintain the standards of such programs at the highest level; and to develop audiences who will continue to come and enjoy the finest cultural programs." For more information, visit www.olympiajuniorprograms.com.
Science Night
Science Night
Chair:
Jennifer McDonald
When:
Spring
View the third grade Science Fair projects on display, as well as projects from other grades. Students and parents can also participate in hands-on science experiments in the Community Room, sponsored by the PTA and Chloe Clark teachers.
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Community
Bulletin Boards
Bulletin Boards
Chair:
Cynthia Wilson
When:
Through School Year
The bulletin boards in the hallway across from the library are a colorful way for the PTA to keep parents, teachers, and community members aware of what's going on!
Grants
Grants
Chair:
Juli Noce
When:
Through School Year
PTA Board position to research and apply for grant monies to add to our operational budget.
Membership
Membership
Chair:
Jeannine Wargo
When:
Through School Year
This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year. We are striving for 100% membership!
Newsletter - "The Explorer Compass"
Newsletter - "The Explorer Compass"
Chair:
Jessica Wyant
When:
Through School Year
The primary way the Chloe Clark PTA communicates with our members is through "The Explorer Compass," our monthly newsletter sent out to the entire school. Current and past issues are available online.
Reader Board
Reader Board
Chair:
Donna Robinson
When:
Through School Year
The Reader Board in front of Chloe Clark is a great way for the school and PTA to update our parents and community of upcoming events and important messages.
Vision & Hearing Screening
Vision & Hearing Screening
Chair:
(none)
When:
October
The PTA is proud to perform this community service project in conjunction with the DuPont Lions Club to assist the school nurse in screening every student's vision and hearing.
Volunteer Program
Volunteer Program
Chair:
Kristen Newman
When:
Through School Year
Chloe Clark School has an amazing group of dedicated volunteers - thank you for being a part of it! All volunteers must fill out a Volunteer Packet and background check. These forms are available in the school's main office.
Web Site
Web Site
Chair:
Melissa McGann
When:
Through School Year
ChloeClarkPTA.com is our online means of communicating with the Chloe Clark community. Here you will find updated information about coming events and programs, as well as membership, volunteering, and other PTA information.
Yearbook
Yearbook
Chair:
Allison Buford
When:
Through School Year
Our yearbook just keeps getting better every year! If you love to attend Chloe Clark events and school activities, why not sign up to take photos of them for the yearbook? We are always looking for good candid shots of events, classrooms, and field trips.
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Member Meetings
Fall Coffee Social
Fall Coffee Social
Chair:
Diane Henderson, Kristi Mitchell
When:
September
Join us for coffee and breakfast treats while we elect our 2011-2012 Nominating Committee and discuss other PTA business.
WSPTA Focus Day in Olympia
WSPTA Focus Day in Olympia
Chair:
Melissa McGann
When:
February
Organized by the Washington State PTA, this annual event features march and rally at the Capitol Steps in Olympia, where parents and kids can see first-hand our government in action! For more information or if you would like to attend, contact our Legislative Chair at legislative@chloeclarkpta.com.
Spring Ice Cream Social
Spring Ice Cream Social
Chair:
Diane Henderson, Kristi Mitchell
When:
Spring
Election of next school year's Executive Board; awarding Golden Acorn, Outstanding Educator, and Outstanding Advocate Awards; and discussion of other PTA business.
End-of-Year Meeting
End-of-Year Meeting
Chair:
Diane Henderson, Kristi Mitchell
When:
June
Adoption of next school year's Budget and Standing Rules, and discussion of other PTA business.
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