News - Week of Sept 24th

President's Message
Sara Miller - Marshdale PTA President  |  Email:  saramiller1@comcast.net

Happy fall!  The leaves are changing, our nights are getting cooler and we've officially welcomed the first day of autumn.  PTA has lots of updates to give you after a successful first month of school:

Catalog Fundraiser - Many thanks to all who ordered from the ABC Catalog fundraiser.  PTA raised over $8,000 thanks to your efforts.  Order pick-up will begin after school on Tuesday, October 16.  For more information contact Kirsten Hollander at kirsten.hollander@gmail.com.

General Membership Meeting - Our first PTA General Membership meeting was Tuesday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m.  *  We approved the 2012-13 PTA Budget and heard committee updates from each of our officers.
*  After a report from Principal Kay Moser about Marshdale's school performance framework, we were treated to a demonstration of SmartBoard technology by teachers Barb Grindle and Charlie McCarthy. 
*  We also heard information about the 3A/3B Ballot Initiative on the November ballot.  Representatives Kristin Wheatley and Tammy Story presented from Citizens for Jeffco Schools and Sheila Atwell presented from Jeffco Students First.  I would encourage each of you to visit the websites, read the attached information about how 3A/3B will affect Marshdale and educate yourselves about the upcoming vote.
*  Mark your calendars!  Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Marshdale Student of the Month
PTA and the Marshdale staff are sponsoring a Student of the Month program this year.  Students are selected by their teachers each month.  Selection is based upon academic achievement and improvement and good citizenship/character.  Our first Student-of-the-Month celebration assembly is on Wednesday, September 26 from 6:30-7:15 p.m.  If you have any questions contact Allison Dickson at alliern1@yahoo.com.

Spirit Wear
If you ordered Marshdale Spirit Wear, orders will be in this Friday (9/28) and sent home with your child. If you have any questions contact Lynn Westfall lynnwestfall@gmail.com or 303-587-1506.

Reflections
It's time to pull out your pens, cameras and paints to participate in this year's Reflections Contest.  This year's theme is "The Magic of a  Moment."  Turn-in date is Tuesday, October 16 from 3:45-5 p.m.  Please click here for more information, rules and entry forms.

Yearbook
We need photos for the 2012-13 Marshdale Yearbook. Click here to find out how you can help.  Contact Mary Haugrud at milehighhaugrud@hotmail.com if you have questions or want to get invovled.

Early Release Day
This Friday (September 28) is an Early Release Day.  School ends at 1:05 p.m. and buses will run at that time.  Evergreen Parks and Recreation is offering a Mad Science after-school program at Marshdale on all early release days this year.  Click here to download the flyer with more information.