Mark your calendars November 2013
November
1 Fall Parade, 9:15 AM; Fall Parties, 2:45-3:30 PM
3 Remember to set your clocks back for Daylight Savings Time
5 WH PTA meeting, 7pm, Library, childcare provided
5 Election Day Bake and Sub Sale
5 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Parent Teacher Conference Day
11 Kindergarten Conferences – No School for Kindergarten ONLY
16 PTA Family Fun Day Roller Skating Party (TBA)
25 4th Grade Heritage Day
28-December 2nd Fall Break – NO SCHOOL
Please note that the PTA does not have a December meeting!
Notes from Mr. C
The first marking period of the school year official ended on Tuesday, October 29. One marking period down and only three to go! Our parent/teacher conferences will be held on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5 for grades K-5 and on Monday, November 11 for just Kindergarten. Report cards will be distributed at the parent/teacher conference again this year. Report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, November 6 if you were unable to attend a conference. I encourage all parents to sign up and meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress to this point. If you cannot make it on the scheduled conference days, please try and schedule a mutual time with the teacher. Please remember that the research has proven that our students will be more successful in and out of school when their parents take an active and positive role in their child’s education.
Please remember to check the West Hanover website and our e-Communications (formerly e-Backpack) link weekly for important district, school, and community information. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and have a Happy Thanksgiving! “MR.C.” "LEARN LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY!"
PTA OFFICERS
If you have any PTA related questions or concerns, please feel free to contact an officer.
Melissa Van Eck President 991-1221
Heather Wagner Vice President 651-0724
Connie Billett Treasurer 583-2209
Kelly Horney Secretary 541-1340
Check out West Hanover PTA on the web!!! Go to www.cdschools.org/westhanover under “organizations”.
Shop at Target?
Designate West Hanover Elementary on your Target Red Card. Donations from Target are placed in the principal fund to help pay for field trips throughout the year.
Assemblies
We are in need of parent volunteers November 11th-15th to help with the Mobile Ag Lab. Duties will be set up between classrooms and cleanup after and assisting the Mobile Ag teacher. You can either help ½ day from 9:15-noon or full day. Please contact Heather Wagner, Assemblies Coordinator at .
Box Tops/Campbells Labels
Thank you to everyone for collecting Box Tops and Campbell's Labels over the summer months. We just finished the first contest of the school year wherestudents had fun competing against other classes inaTreasure Hunt contest. The winning classroom will be announced next month.Please continue to collect these items and send into schoolin a baggie labeled with your student and teacher's name. The committee will be keeping counts of submissions through the school year and the top student from each grade with the highest number submitted will earn a prize at the end of the school year. Please remember to check E-communications formerly EBackpack for information on upcoming contests. Thank you for your support.
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 5th. The PTA will be selling Classic Subs and Pretzel Sandwiches from The Market Place in Grantville for $5 each. Soup, extra sandwiches and baked goods will also be sold to the public during the election. Consider stopping in during yor child’s conference to pick up lunch or dinner. Contact Michelle Snyder at 566-3705 or with questions.
Fall Festival
Thank you to the Fall Festival committee and everyone that volunteered to make this event a success!
Membership
Attached to the end of the newsletter is a WH PTA membership form for the 2013-14 school year. Please join in support of our wonderful school, students, staff, and parents. Family membership is only $10.00.
WILDCAT/RAM SKI CLUB:
While it is only November, 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, 2014, through the end of the season for one low rate with packages starting at $179. Anyone 5 or younger receives a free ticket with a paying adult or NCC holder if you choose not to purchase the NCC for the child. 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. All applications and payments need to be to Mr. C. ASAP. While there is no cost to join the WILDCAT SKI CLUB, the NCC’s are only sold through ski clubs and schools.
Dads and Donuts
Thank you to all of the moms that helped serve the students and fathers. We had 290 students sign up and with fathers were able to serve over 500. Thank you to the committee and volunteers for making this a success!
Fourth/Fifth Grade Halloween Party
Thank you to all of Committee for making this such a great event for your students. A good time was had by all!
Fifth Grade Graduation Committee
Save the Dates
Thursday, May 22, 2014 – 5th grade fun trip to Ozzy’s
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 – 5th Grade Graduation ceremony and reception at Central Dauphin Middle School (CDMS).
Giant A+
Did you know you can save money for your family and earn cash for West Hanover? GIANT will reward you and West Hanover Elementary each time you shop. Starting October 6, 2013 through March 22, 2014 our school will earncash each time you use your Bonuscard. Participation is simple! Register your card using ID 01283 at www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus or return theform that was distributed in school and we’ll register your card for you. You can also find the form on e-backpack. If you designated your card to West Hanover last year, you must re-designate our school again to participate this year. Don’t forget to reach out to your friends, relatives and co-workers for their support. Last year West Hanover earned $4,658 from this rewards program. With your support and participation, our school can have another successful year. Contact Sue D'Ambrosia @ with questions.
HOLIDAY SHOPPE
The Holiday Shoppe will be held in the multi-purpose room on Friday, December 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This is a fun opportunity for students and their siblings to come to a “secret shoppe” and buy gifts for their family and friends. Additional information will be sent home with students in advance. The Holiday Shoppe is typically very well attended, and there are lots of opportunities for volunteers to enjoy the holiday spirit and assist with the event. This includes greeting attendees, giftwrapping, and serving refreshments. Fifth graders may complete and return the attached form to apply for an “Elf” position. These students will act as Santa’s helpers and assist our younger children as they shop for their holiday gifts. In addition, the School Spirit and the School Store will be open for parents to purchase items while they wait for their children. Light refreshments will be provided for all students, volunteers and parents. If you have any questions, please contact Bob Pento at .
PAC (Parent Advisory Committee)
Melissa Van Eck is West Hanover’s PAC representative. Parent representatives from each school in the district meet monthly with school board members and administrative personnel to discuss any issues that parents may have regarding their schools and/or students. If there are any questions/issues that you have that you would like brought to the administration or school board, contact Melissa Van Eck at .
Party/Homeroom Parents
The Fall party will be held on Friday, November 1st! The parents planning the party are reminded to coordinate with their teachers, pare in the lower parking lot and have their ID with them on party day.
Red Ribbon Week Canned Food Drive
Thank you to everyone for donating canned and dry goods during the Red Ribbon Canned Food Drive during Red Ribbon Week. Your generosity does not go unnoticed by our WH community who greatly needs this help.
Scholastic Book Fair
You are able to visit and shop our book fair online at www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs from 10/28 through 11/08. Follow the easy on-line instructions and books will be delivered directly to your child's classroom! Proceeds earned at our Book Fair are used to stock the West Hanover Library and classrooms with great books for our students! If you have any questions please contact Book Fair Co-chairs, Dawn Stanley at or Michelle Snyder at .
School Store
Come check out the Wildcat School Store…opening in mid September. The school store will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. The school store is operated by fifth grade students with the help of parent volunteers. Students have the opportunity to purchase Wildcat school supplies. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Gerard at .
Yearbook
Yearbooks are still on sale! Order forms can be found in the e-communications (formerly e-backpack)on the website. You can also order your yearbook online at ybpay.lifetouch.com with yearbook code: 11064814. The yearbook order deadline has been extended. Please continue sending in your orders or order your book online. Any school party pictures that you may want consider for the yearbook can be submitted to Tina Henry at . To upload photos for the yearbook, see the instructions at the end of the newsletter.
Happy Birthday to our staff….
No November Birthdays
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2013-2014 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.
5th Graders:
The PTA needs your help with our Holiday Secret Shoppe. This year, the Shoppe will be held on Friday, December 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. 5th graders will act as Santa’s helpers and assist our younger children as they shop for their holiday gifts. This is a SECRET Shoppe so parents will stay outside the multi-purpose room and enjoy cookies and refreshments while their children shop.
As a helper, you will need to wear jeans and either a holiday shirt or a red or green shirt.
If you would like to help, please mark your first and second choice of shifts. Please note that your shift starts 15 minutes before the Holiday Shoppe opens to students. We will try to give you your first choice. We need a parent’s signature that confirms they will be responsible for bringing you to school for your shift and picking you up. Please return the bottom part of the sheet by Friday, November 15 and you will receive your assignment before Thanksgiving. If you have any questions, you can contact Bob Pento at
We will be having an Elf break area in the multi-purpose room this year. We are asking Elf parents to please donate a snack and/or drink for the Elf break area.
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I would like to participate as a Santa’s Helper for the Holiday Shoppe.
Name______
Teacher______Phone #______
(Mark 1st and 2nd choices)
Shifts: ____ Fri, Dec. 6th 5:45 PM-8:30 PM shopper
____ Sat, Dec. 7th 8:45 AM-11:30 AM shopper
I agree to transport my child to and from the Holiday Shoppe.
Parent’s Signature______