Mary Peake PTA Connection
Welcome to your Mary Peake PTA website. The PTA is committed to supporting the education and well being of every student. We aim to assist the administration, the teachers, the staff, the parents and especially the children in their daily pursuit of knowledge. Through our Cultural Arts program our children are introduced to art, music, theatre, and motivational speakers. Our evening PTA programs are held in an effort to foster a sense of community within our school, and to incorporate education and information in a fun and comfortable atmosphere.
2009-2010 General Meeting Schedule: Sept. 28 (Back-to-School Night); Oct. 19 ("Escape School"); Nov. 23 ("Family Fun & Fitness Night"; Dec. 14 (Winter Concert); January (No General Meeting--Look for Parent Workshop on Jan. 11th and Movie Night on Jan. 15th instead!); Feb. 8 (Valentine's Dance!); March 22; April 19; May 24 (voting for next year's board).
Monday, January 11th, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Free Parent Workshop
H&R Block's "Tax Talk"
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
You order the Chick-fil-A . . . And we'll supply the "Meatballs!"
Dinner 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
(RSVP for food by Jan. 8th.)
Movie 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Tammy Johnson if you would like to help: 850-3568 or dtjsmom2@verizon.net.
Mary Peake Aluminum Can Drive: Please bring in all of your used aluminum cans. The collection bag is stationed in the front lobby of Mary Peake. **Please flatten cans before donating! Thank You**
Need to contact a PTA officer?
(click the graphic below to see a list of current officers) 
Do you want to volunteer your time?
We Need YOU!
Join our great team of volunteers by serving on our board! Officer positions are still available.
Board Positions open:
1st Vice President (Programs)
Bylaws/Legislature Chair
Adopt-a-Spot Chair
The Mary Peake PTA relies on volunteers each year to assist in getting everything done in a school year. Every event held throughout the year needs additional volunteers. Whether you have a little or a lot of time to volunteer, we can use you!
NEEDED: PTA Library Volunteers!
Why do we need PTA Volunteers this year?
Due to district cuts, Mary Peake's librarian, Mrs. Roberts, will be at Mary Peake only every OTHER week this year. That means students' access to the library will be severly limited. With PTA volunteers trained to help in the library students will be able to return and check out books, do research, and use their library in Mrs. Robert's absence.For students in a gifted center such as Mary Peake, the library is a VERY important place. And reliable PTA volunteers who can commit a few hours each month to keeping it open will be invaluable! Please consider volunteering if you have time. Call Tammy Johnson, PTA Volunteer Coordinator, 850-3568, or email djsmom2@verizon.net.
Contact: Tammy Johnson (Volunteer Coordinator)at 850-3568 (email: dtjsmom2@verizon.net).
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The Parrotdise Learning Garden at Mary Peake Center
The "Parrotdise Learning Garden"...is a long-cherished dream for Mary Peake Center teachers-- Mary Peake Center's own Certified Outdoor Wildlife Habitat where students can learn about native plants and wildlife, as well as to observe life-cycles first-hand and to get hands-on gardening experience.
With the help of local volunteer Master Gardeners and generous donors, the Parrotdise Learning Garden becomes a reality this year. On September 11th, United Way volunteers, students, and teachers worked hard to complete preparations for planting in the garden. On October 10th, Mary Peake students, parents, and teachers planted over 50 new flowers and shrubs in the garden and enjoyed a wonderful family cookout, complete with special gardening visitors who taught us all about bees, composting, butterflies and more!
Please take a moment to look at the fenced-in area in front of the school to see changes being made!
If you have questions about the Parrotdise Learn Garden project, or would still like to donate a plant, please contact Ms. McAllister, Mrs. Ferrel, or Mrs. Litz at 727-1247.Your generous gift will become a beautiful part ofMary Peake Center!
How Else Can I Help??
(Click logos below to get information on each program!!!)
Founded in 1966, RIF is the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. RIF's highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provides 4.5 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year.
All RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster children's literacy: reading motivation, family and community involvement, and the excitement of choosing free books to keep.
RIF's accomplishments are due in part to the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education, corporations, foundations, community organizations, and thousands of individuals.
Your Mary Peake PTA is proud to sponsor three free RIF books for each student every year.
The second R.I.F. distribution is scheduled for Friday, March 5, 2010.
RIF Chairperson is Daphne Rehurer, 722-8222
Please email any questions or concerns with the PTA website to: marypeakepta2@yahoo.com
Also: Register at www.boxtops4education.com/5bonusChoose Mary Peake Center as your school - Mary Peake will receive an additional 50 cents for each new email registered!
Thank you for your help!
If you have any questions or comments concerning any of these programs, contact:
(Box Tops/Food Lion/Campbell's Labels Coordinator),Shonia Holloway, 265-3613 s_m_holloway@yahoo.com
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Mary Peake PTA now collects Campbell's Labels for Education too!
Keep saving labels!!
Farm Fresh Receipts
Please continue to send in your Farm Fresh Receipts
(Last year, Mary Peake PTA's Farm Fresh receipts totaled over $45,000! Wow!)
The Farm Fresh collection box--shaped like a red barn--is located on the small table in the school lobby, between the bulletin boards.
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Let's help our teachers help our students!
Sign up to receive alerts from www.donorschoose.org and you will be notified whenever a Mary Peake Center teacher lists a project in need of funding. When you decide to give, you can give as little as $1.00 or as much as the full funding. The choice is yours! Every little bit helps.
Food Lion's "Lion Share" Program
Register your MVP card! Go to. . .
http://www.foodlion.com/InTheCommunity/ShopandShare.
The more MVP cards registered, the more money Mary Peake can make. (MVP card holders still receive all the same discounts from Food Lion!)
Please remember to ask family, friends, co-workers and neighbors to support Mary Peake by registering their cards too! Out-of-state cards qualify too.
** Remember to have your MVP card "swiped" each time you shop! **
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Mary Peake CenterField DayMay 21, 2010`````````````````````````````````````````````````````
What's coming up:
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Adopt-a-Spot & Beautification
Please help us to keep our school grounds clean and beautiful. If you are able to help please advise as soon as possible.
Dates:
3rd Grade Orientation
prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most.Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
