2005/2006 Fundraisers

Kathryn Beich: This is our fall fundraiser.  We are not sure if we will be continuing with this fundraiser next year.  We are looking at other options.  If you have any input, please contact Gina Cox (GinaSS@aol.com or 395-6456) with any suggestions.

Silent Auction:  The auction was held in December.  This fundraiser is a lot of fun, and combined with the Talent Show was a great night.  If you would like to help out with this fundraiser next year, please contact anyone on the PTA or Rana Schafer (371-3689).

Box Tops:  Though all the contests are over, don't forget to continue to collect your box tops over the summer!  Also, continue to log on to www.boxtops4education.com and click on the Booster club link to help earn money for our school.  If you do any ordering on-line, you can just as easily do it though this website and bring in more money to our school!  If you have any questions, please contact Jody Peeling (335-8687).  Also..   it is SO helpful if you PLEASE trim the edges and place the box tops into plastic snack bags (50 to a bag), and write 50 on them.  This would be a great project for you child(ren)!  Thanks so very much!!!

Campbell's Labels: Keep collecting those Campbell Soup labels. Return to your child(ren)'s teacher or to the Talbot Office.  Any questions, contact Patty Sjoden (377-5262).

2005/2006 Services

Yearbook: Each year a yearbook is created so all the students can remember their time at Talbot Elementary. As usual, the student's and staff's school photos are placed within the book, but additional photos of events and happenings throughout the year are included.  The Yearbook has now been completed, and will be coming soon!   If you haven't purchased on yet, there will be a few extras in the office for the price of $30.00.

Carnival:  The Spring Carnival has been scheduled for Friday, April 28th.  If you wish to volunteer for this event and have not done so yet, either contact your child's Carnival Booth Parent, or contact De Miller-Sellers 388-9445.

Book fair:  The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will take place the week of March 13-17.  The book fair hours are daily from 8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. (12:45p.m. on Wednesday) in the 2nd grade centrum.  We are trying something a little different this time.  We will be holding TWO family evening events!  The family evenings will be on Tuesday, March 14, and Thursday, March 16 from 5 - 7pm.   This will give parents, who cannot come during the day, a chance to come before the selections become more limited.  Book Fair purchases may be made with cash, credit card, or check (made payable to Talbot PTA).  All profits from the Book Fair will go toward our school library.

If you have questions, or would like to volunteer to help set-up, take down, advertise, and/or work at the Book Fair, please contact Kathy Robinson (372-6897) or Betty Osfield (373-7273 or betty.fagundes@att.net )

International Fair:  Talbot's annual International Fair was held during International Education Week, November 14th-18th.  If you have never come to this wonderful event,  please try to come next year!!  If you or your family have lived in another country, visited another country, or have researched another country, please consider providing a display for our International Fair next year.  Displays can include pictures, food, clothing, videos, currency, artwork, crafts, anything that will help our children and families learn more about your country and culture. 

We also like to provide dinner entertainment.  We are always looking for volunteers (we would love to have children!) to provide a dance, song, or play an instrument that highlights another country for our dinner entertainment.

This is always a popular and fun family event, and a great way for our children to learn about the wonderful diversity at Talbot and our world.  If you are interested in participating next year or have questions about this event, please contact Kathy Robinson (372-6897) or Kelly Langston (376-3416).

Holiday Baskets:  Holiday Baskets are created for Thanksgiving and distributed to those families in need the week of Thanksgiving.  Boxes are placed throughout Talbot elementary on November 1st for donations of non-perishable items. Each grade level is asked to donate certain items.  Be looking for a flyer to come home with your child(ren) the 1st of November.  If you would like to help out with this worthy cause, please contact Cindy Naranjo (376-1889) or Michelle Ropp (491-0984).

Tiger Trot: Each year prior to the start of the Fitness Fair, students are given the opportunity to complete a one mile run (not quite!).  If you would like to help out with next year's Tiger Trot, please contact Janice Shultz (378-6277).

Fitness Fair: The Fitness and Nutrition Fair took place on February 25th.  This was an awesome event with lots of fitness related activities, from Tennis and Fencing to Obstacle Courses.  We had a lot of information on good nutrition as well as some fun nutritious games and snacks!   If you have any  ideas/suggestions for next year, or would like to help out in the planning for next year, please contact Jackie Landis-Ferber (376-7431 or corjac612@aol.com).

PTA Membership

Please consider joining the PTA.  This is a great way to help our school raise funds for things that we normally wouldn't have the money for!  If you didn't know, Talbot being a non-Title1 school, we do not get a lot of funding for things like computers and other things that the school needs.  At the first PTA meeting of the year, Dr. Colvin, presents a "Wish List" to the PTA.  It usually totals $15000 - $20000. For the 2005/2006 year, the wish list included 10,000 for new computers and 8,000 for new playground equipment.  Most of the money raised by the PTA goes DIRECTLY to the school, with a small amount going to administrative costs to cover things like the printing of the directory, the printing of the newlsetter, etc.  All the accounting of the funds raised by the PTA are given by the treasurer at the monthly PTA meeting (normally held the second Tuesday of the month). Also... YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND MEETINGS IF YOU JOIN THE PTA!!  We would love for you to come and add your input, but NEVER feel obligated to come to the meetings!

Applications: At the beginning of the year the PTA membership and PAWS directory application will come home with the students.  These forms may also be found in the office.  With you paid membership you receive the PAWS Student Directory FREE!   If you have any questions or comments, Please contact Betty Osfield (373-7273 or betty.fagundes@att.net).  

PAWS: The PAWS Directory is a handy book with Phone numbers Addresses & Wonderful Stuff!  There are class listings, the names/addresses of students, school calendar of events, and other useful information.  The directory is created from the school boards data base.  On the Directory application form, you have the option to be EXCLUDED from the directory.  If you DO NOT check this option, the student's name, address, and phone number will be listed in the directory.  The directory for the 2005/2006 year have already been printed.  If you would like one, there are a few left and can be purchased in the office for the price of $4.00!  If your information if incorrect in the directory, please fill out the form at the front of the book and turn it into the office, or contact Betty Osfield via e-mail betty.fagundes@att.net  

T-Shirts:  Get your Talbot T-shirts and show your school spirit! Tuesdays are Talbot Tiger Tuesdays... please wear your T-shirts and show your school spirit!!  These shirts are available to purchase throughout the year.  Prices are as follows: $8.00 for one shirt, $15.00 for 2, $21.00 for 3, and $6.00 each for 4 or more.  Please send requests in an envelope containing your payment (cash or check payable to Talbot PTA), your child's name, their teacher's name, and the size you would like.  If you have any questions, please contact Kina Rutman  (271-3760).

Marquee: Many days a week the marquee is changed with important information about what is going on at Talbot for the day/week.  If a Talbot event is coming up and should be posted, please contact the office to have something added.  There is a list kept of what is going up on the marquee for the year, and must be approved by Dr. Colvin before it can be put up.  If you would like to help out with the marquee, or have any questions,  please contact Allison Cunningham (335-8787) or Cathe Kantner  (375-8872).

Newsletter:  If you would like a Talbot event mentioned, or have an article you've written for an edition of the Talbot Times, please submit by email message to Betty Osfield betty.fagundes@att.net If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Betty Osfield (373-7273 or betty.fagundes@att.net)