October 2014
Mark your calendars:
1 Book fair (classroom visits)
2Book fair (classroom visits)
7 WH General PTA meeting @7p.m in Library
Assembly Fire Prevention (K-2 )9:30 (3-5) 10:00 (K-pm) 1:30
8 2 hour delay School Teacher-In-Service
14Reflections Art work Due date
17 4th & 5th Gr. Halloween Party
19Fall Festival Gr. K-3rd
21 Dads and Donuts Last name ending A-L
22Dads and Donuts Last name ending M-Z
28End of 1st marking period
31Fall Classroom Parties 2:45-3:30 K am 10:45-11:30
November
4Bake and Sub Sale
4 WH PTA meeting 7p.m. In Library.
Notes from the PTA
It's never to late to join the PTA! Well it's hard to believe that Fall is coming. Our PTA committees are planning a lot of fun fall events. So please take a few minutes to read over all the wonderful things we have going on over the next few weeks. Please don't forget to check e-communications and the PTA website for up coming events.
NOTES from Mr. C
Time sure flies when you are having fun as half of the 1st marking period is over already. School is in full swing and our students have transitioned nicely from summer vacation to the new school year. Please continue working with your child by assisting with homework when needed, checking for homework completion, checking planners and homework folders, and reviewing material for tests and quizzes. While we ask that you assist your child with these tasks, the responsibility rests with the students, especially at the upper grades.
Most of our children participate in one extra-curricular activity or another during the school year, but please continue making their education priority #1 in your house. As I stated at Back to School Night, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not wait until the Parent/Teacher Conferences in November to address these. Please contact your child’s teacher immediately, either
via email or phone. Please allow for at least one school day for the teacher to respond. For all other questions, please do not hesitate to call the school’s office and ask! Have a great October!
Please remember to check the West Hanover website and our e-Communications link weekly for important district, school, and community information.
“MR.C.” "LEARN LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY!"
PTA OFFICERS
Heather Wagner President 651-0724
Vice President
Connie Billett Treasurer 583-2209
Kelly Horney Secretary 541-1340
Check out West Hanover PTA on the web!!! Go to under “organizations”
WILDCAT/RAM SKI CLUB:
While it is only October, winter will be here before you know it. Do you love winter and the snow as much as Mr. C. does, even if we do not get enough of both? Do you love to ski or snowboard or would you love to learn? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then the WILDCAT/RAM SKI CLUB is for you! This is the only Elementary and Middle School Ski Club in the district and it is open to anyone: teachers, parents, students, friends and relatives. The club was organized to facilitate discounted group rates to anyone regardless of age or experience. Anyone who is age 4 or older is eligible to purchase a NIGHT CLUB CARD (NCC) for Roundtop, Liberty, and Whitetail Resorts. This card is a picture ID that entitles the cardholder to ski or snowboard every night beginning January 2, 2015, through the end of the season for one low rate with packages starting at $179. Anyone younger than 4 receives a free ticket with a paying adult or NCC holder. This year the Ski Club is able to offer Season Passes, Night Season Passes, and Online purchasing if you choose. If you are interested in more information on the cost of the different packages, please contact Mr. C. at the school or check out our link on e-Communications. All applications and payments need to be to Mr. C. by November 3, 2014. While there is no cost to join the WILDCAT SKI CLUB, the NCC’s are only sold through ski clubs and schools.
Giant A+ Rewards
Don't forget to register your bonus cards again for the 2014-2015 school year. To get started log onto You will need to enter ID # 01283 for our school. Please see directions at the end of the newsletter.
Dads and DonutsDads! Come enjoy a morning snack with your kids at school. The PTA is proud to announce
Dads & Doughnutson October 21st (last names beginning with A-L) and 22nd(last names
beginning with M-Z), from 8:00 until 8:45am. You may walk them to the start of class
at 8:40 AM.Make sure to RSVP with the flyer found attached to this news letter.
October 13th is the last day for signups. Come enjoy a fun morning with us!
4th and 5th Grade Halloween Party
The Much anticipated Halloween party for 4th and 5th graders is just a few short weeks away. The Party will take place on Friday October 17, 6:30-8:30 pm in the multipurpose room. The committee has been busy planning fun new games and improving the maze experience. Permission slips have been sent home and should be returned no later than Friday, October 3 so that we can plan accordingly. Donations are being accepted to purchase snacks, drinks, paper products, supplies and decorations as needed. If you can help us out, money can be sent to school with your child in a envelope marked 4th/5th halloween Party. Students should dress in costume. Prizes will be awarded for Funniest, Spookiest and Most Original costume. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Hoyt at or Carrie Criley at Thanks in advance for helping to make this party a HUGE success for our kids!
Fall Festival
The Fall festival will be held for K-3rd grade and their families on Sunday,October 19th from 12:30-2:30 in the Multi- purpose room. Come out for a afternoon of fun, food,and games! Students can wear their costumes, and take part in a costume contest. Questions or interested in volunteering contact Colleen Keith 215-7655 or email at
Election Day Bake and Sub Sale
The Election Day Bake and Sub Sale will be held outside of the multi-purpose room
on Tuesday,Nov 4th. The PTA will be selling Subs and Pretzel Sandwiches from
R & K subs for $5 each.Look for an order form coming home in your child’s backpack.
Soup, extra sandwiches and baked goods will also be sold to the public during the
election. Consider stopping in during your child’s conference to pick up lunch or
dinner! If you would like to donate a baked good or help with the sale, please
contact Michelle Snyder at 566-3705 or with questions.
PAC (Parent Advisory Committee): Want to get more involved in the school? In the District?
The PAC representatives are parents from each school in the district who meet monthly with school board members and administrative personnel to discuss issues parents may have regarding their schools and/or students. West Hanover needs a new representative for the 2014-15 school year. If you would be interested in finding out more about this role, please contact Melissa Van Eck at 991-1221 or
2014-2015 REFLECTIONS NEWSFLASH!The theme for this years contest is "The world would be a better place if...." Use your
talents and be a winner! It is really not hard to draw a picture, make up a dance, take a
video, play a song, or take a picture. Think about the theme and use your creative ideas.
Rules can be found at or through the link on e-communications. Art is due
in the office by October 14. Please contact Sue Love at or
919-8704 for help or more information.
Service Committee
West Hanover PTA service committee is collecting empty juice pouches again this year.
You can recycle any brand of drink pouch, Capri Sun, Honest Kids, Kool-aid Jammers, and
there is no need to remove the straws. Please save the pouches and put them in the green
collection bin outside the office. West Hanover has recycled over 20,000 drink pouches
in the past 3 years and the money earned helps to fund service committee projects
throughout the year.
Save the Date
West Hanover Mini-Thon to benefit the Four Diamonds will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015. If you are interested in serving on the Service Committee and helping with this or other service projects, please contact Julie Yutesler at
Spirit Wear
The spirit wear sale will begin Monday Sept 22nd and run through October 6th. Order now so you can show your school spirit all year.
Talent Show
It is not too early to start brainstorming ideas with your kids for the winter talent show!Children can dance, sing, play a instrument, showcase martial arts, do gymnastics, perform a comedy act-and new this year children will be invited to showcase their visual art pieces. Please encourage your children to be a part of this popular event! Talent show auditions we be held in January and the talent show will be February 19th! Look for more information later this year. If you have any questions or are interested in being on the planning committee, please contact committee chairs Carrie Criley at or Nancy Ludwig at
Happy Birthday to our staff….
October
1st Karen Devor
4th Deb Hisiro
Sherry Shuller
16th Erica Wagner
20th Mr. Correale
22nd Nancy Conway
West Hanover Elementary School ID # 01283
Dear Parents:
Welcome to the start of a new school year and a year of A+ School Rewards. Starting October 5, 2014 through March 21, 2015 West Hanover Elementary School will have the opportunity to earn cash through GIANT A+ School Rewards Program.
All you have to do is:
- Log on to select CUSTOMER REGISTRATION to register online using your BONUSCARD
OR
- Return this form to school with your child and include your BONUSCARD Number
(11-DIGITS)______, Last Name ______and telephone number______
NEW THIS YEAR: If you registered your card last year, you DO NOT need to re-register this year. You can visit the website to verify correct school assignment. Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. It could mean more Cash for our school.
After you register your card, each shopping trip at GIANT using your BONUSCARD earns CASH for our school. Each month, the amount of CASH awarded will be updated on the GIANT website. You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt and online when you create an account at Our school will receive a check at the end of the program. The money can be used for any of our school’s educational needs.
*Phone numbers may not be used to designate.
If you do not know your 11-digit BONUSCARD number, call the
Card Hotline at 1-888-814-4268 and select OPTION #2
It’s a Monster Mash!
For 4th & 5th Graders
At West Hanover Elementary School
Friday, October 17
6:30p – 8:30p in the Multi Purpose Room
Please note the following:
1. This is a drop off party for West Hanover 4th & 5th Grade Students only. Parents & siblings may not attend.
2. Parents should drop children off at the lower porch just like the morning drop off for school. Please don’t arrive any earlier than 6:20pm. Parent volunteers will be waiting outside to check your children into the party.
3. Parents should pick children up promptly at 8:30pm. You will need to park and come into the building to sign your child out. For their safety, children will be released only to the names that you list below on the permission form.
4. Have your child wear a costume that adheres to the school guidelines. No weapons of any sort are permitted. Also consider costumes that are lightweight, easy to move in and do not obstruct vision.
5. We ask that the bottom portion of this flyer be completed and returned to school by Friday, October 3.
Questions? Please feel free to contact Becky Hoyt at 547-6198 or Carrie Criley at 540-5168
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4th/5th Grade Halloween Party 2014 RSVP Return by October 3
Student’s Name: ______Student’s Teacher: ______
Will attend and has permission to leave with the following people: (list all names)
Parent Signature______Home #______Cell#______
Please list any allergies or special needs your child may have. ______
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JOIN PTA!
Your child can benefit from something no other child can, YOU! When you get involved, your child does better!!
JOIN THE WEST HANOVER PTA!
2014-2015 PTA FAMILY MEMBERSHIP FORM
Support the West Hanover PTA and all that we do for our students, staff and school. A West Hanover Family Membership* for both Mom and Dad is only $10.00.
Parent/Guardian Name #1 ______
Parent/Guardian Name #2 ______
Address ______
Phone ______E-mail ______
Student(s) Name(s) Teacher & Grade
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Cash or checks accepted. Make check payable to West Hanover PTA. Return to School in an envelope marked “PTA MEMBERSHIP”. Thank you for your support!!
*single membership available for $5.00.
West Hanover PTA
Morning with Dads and Donuts
Please join us
Tuesday, October 21st(last names beginning with A-L)
- OR -
Wednesday, October 22nd(last names beginning with M-Z)
8:00 AM — 8:45 AM
Enjoy a variety of donuts, fruits & beverages with your child at the school cafeteria before heading off for a busy day!
(This is only for Dad’s and children attending West Hanover Elementary.)No parents or students in the hallway or classrooms before 8:40AM
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Please return the bottom of this form to school by Monday October 13thso we can plan to have adequate food
We will attend: _____ Tuesday _____ Wednesday
Dad’s name: ______
Child/Children’s name: ______
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(Please list all children on one form.)
Contact Christine Warren if you have any questions—