| Fri., Oct. 3 |
Gift Wrap Fundraiser Kick-Off
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| Wed., Oct.8 |
International Walk-to-School Day
Spirit Day - Crazy Helmet Day |
| Fri., Oct. 10 |
Cross Country Race |
| Mon., Oct. 13 |
Columbus Day - School In Session
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| Tues., Oct.14 |
Leadership Meeting - 3:45pm Library
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| Wed., Oct. 15 |
Rancho Spelling Bee
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| Thurs., Oct.16 |
Walker Creek Open House
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| Thurs., Oct.16 |
PTA Meeting, 12:20pm - SAC
Agenda
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| Fri., Oct. 17 |
Gift Wrap Orders Due |
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SPOTLIGHT
Rancho's Round-up Family Dinner
A good ol' time was had by all!
Thanks to all the Ranch hands that made this a special event! |
Character Word of the Month |
October
RESPONSIBILITY
*Be reliable. Do what you are supposed to do!
*Do your best job all the time.
*Have goals and finish what you start.
*Don't give up! Especially when others are counting on you!
*Make good choices. Remember, you can choose NOT to choose!
*Don't blame others for your mistakes.
*Set a good example for others.
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Character Counts Program begins
This national program emphasizes the importance of certain words in our lives so please take the opportunity to use them in your home and daily life.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are always looking for parent volunteers to contribute to the success of our school. Please contact Krista Peach, our PTA President at ktapeach@aol.com/883-5838 or Ellen Christensen-Denton, our PTA President-Elect at ellen_m_cd@yahoo.com to find out how you can help.
| Running Club - Tuesday & Friday lunchtime volunteers needed to help monitor laps, check mileage cards, and help with relays. Work once a week or once a month! Contact Alicia Mengelberg at 302-9531 or amengelberg@yahoo.com or Julie Odlaug-Dulski at 209-0310 or Julie@Odlaug-Dulski.com. |
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Spring Fling Chair Needed - Chairperson needed to facilitate the year's biggest fundraiser. Contact Krista Peach at ktapeach@aol.com or Ellen Christensen Denton at ellen_m_cd@yahoo.com.
Traffic Duty - Can you help with morning or afternoon traffic duty to keep the traffic moving? There are many shifts available and it can be a paid position!
Walk to School - Volunteers needed on October 8 to help hand out prizes to participants who walk, bike, or carpool to school. Contact Kathy Gainer at 892-2343 or kathygainer@verizon.net.
ALL volunteers that interact with children must have a current TB test on file in our office.
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HEADLINES
Join PTA and have a voice!
To date, we've collected almost $13,000 and two thirds of Rancho families have joined. We are just within reach of our $15,000 goal and 100% participation....but we still NEED YOU. It's not too late so please join PTA today.
Membership Form
Gift Wrap Fundraiser Oct. 3rd-Oct.17th
Get ready for the holidays while raising $ for Rancho PTA programs. Please help us reach our goal of 100% participation. Thanks for your time and generosity. Shop: |
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During October Box Tops is giving 20 cents per box top so bring them in a.s.a.p.!
Two super simple ways to donate
$$$ to Rancho |
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Holiday Shopping Boutique - November 6
Attention parent vendors! The annual Rancho Holiday Shopping Boutique will be held on Thursday, November 6th. Parent vendors will be given priority until Friday, September 26. Direct sales consultants welcome. For booth fees and details, please contact Karen Pavone, event chair, at 892-1102 or pavonek@aol.com.
Cartridges for Kids
| Are you one of those people who has the latest phone? The newest mp3 player? A spankin' new video game console? If you are, then why not pass on your boring, old ones to the Cartridges for Kids program? Cell phones, mp3 players and video game consoles and games bring Rancho big money, working or not. Deposit your old stuff in the bin in the Rancho front office. And keep those used printer and ink jet cartridges coming, too! For more information contact Patricia Hoyt Maher at patriciajhoyt@hotmail.com. |
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Frozen Fruit Bar Fundraiser - Every Wednesday
Frozen fruit bars in a variety of flavors will be available for $1 each every Wednesday after school. Every purchase you make goes to help fund fifth grade activities. Look for the table at the front of the school!
Nutrition News
Did you know that fresh fruit is available every day from the Novato Food and Nutritional school meal program?
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