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Volunteer for the Falls-Lenox Book Fair

Hi, the Falls Lenox Book Fair is coming  up and we are in need of many volunteers to make this event a big success.  If you are able to volunteer please send me an email at lorisurtman@att.net.  The Book Fair will be held in the Falls Library and I will send out reminders for the times you sign up for.

Thank you!!
Lori Surtman

Times available:

April 15, 16, 17, 18, 19th    11-12:45pm (Need 5 volunteers each day)
April 16th                               6-8pm (Need 6 volunteers)
April 18th                               6-8pm (Need 6 volunteers)

Clothing Drive for Luis Munoz Marin Elementary

The FLECC PTA Service Committee has been made aware of a need for donations at Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School in Cleveland.  We are asking the students of Falls-Lenox to help these students in need by donating new or very gently used items to our monthly collection.  Luis Munoz Marin is a K-8 facility.  Each month our collection will focus on different items:

February: Shoes (grades 3-8 most in need) & Clothing

March: Shoes, Toiletries & RID (for treatment of lice)

April: Shoes, Warm Weather Clothing & Outerwear

May: Shoes & Clothing

NOTE: Donations of gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, etc. are also welcome to help purchase personal items and undergarments for the students at the school.

A box to collect donated items will be in the front lobby of the school.  Donations of gift cards should be sent directly to your child’s teacher who will then forward them on to Mrs. Richmond-Smith.

We would like to thank the Falls-Lenox and ECC families in advance for their kindness and generosity.  We are always grateful for the donations we receive with each project we undertake.  We would also like to thank Mrs. Richmond-Smith and her 3rd grade class for helping the Service Committee to organize and advertise our collection.

Thank you,
FLECC PTA Service Committee

February Meeting 2/26 @ 7pm

Tuesday, February 26 @ 7pm in the Falls-Lenox Cafeteria.

Olmsted Township Trustees will be discussing master planning in the community. Light refreshments and free babysitting will be available.

Mark Your Calendar

2/28 Kindergarten Information Night @ ECC
3/14 Kindergarten Registration @ ECC
3/15 Kindergarten Registration @ ECC
3/18-22 Right to Read Week
3/19 Joint Meeting FLECC PTA & OFIS PTA @ OFIS
3/25-4/1 NO SCHOOL Spring Break

Come to Tonight’s PTA Meeting @ 7pm

Hi Everyone,

Please come to the PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 7 PM in the Falls-Lenox Cafeteria. We are not having an outside speaker this month. Rather, we are having a working meeting to discuss many “PTA only” topics to round out our school year.

Discussion items will include:

* Implementation of several new programs this spring. (Party Rock ’13, movie night, ice cream social during Right to Read Week)
* Nominating an outstanding educator at F/L or ECC for Ohio State PTA Outstanding District Educator Award. Nominating an outstanding PTA member for Ohio State PTA Helping Hands Award
* Ohio State PTA convention April 19-21, 2013, would you like to go?
* Selecting a nominating committee for next years Slate of officers
* Several volunteer opportunities at the ECC for Kindergarten information night, registration and screening
* Budget Adjustments
* Spring fundraising, should we do it?
* Vendor night? What’s your opinion?

If you are head of a committee and your event is coming up I might suggest you have a sign up sheet ready for this meeting to get the volunteers you need for a successful event.

Refreshments at this meeting are going to be an appetizer and dessert potluck. If your last name begins with A-M please bring an appetizer to share. If your last name begins with N-Z please bring a dessert to share. PTA will provide beverage. I already know what I’m bringing. 2 new recipes! Isn’t Pinterest a wonderful thing!?

I hope you can make the meeting. Normally a PTA would just have a board meeting to discuss most of these items. I feel we have too many good and talented people with great ideas and input to keep this meeting closed. We need your input to make sure we rock out the rest of the school year! Please come, it’s going to be a fun and lively meeting.

All the Best,

Holly Neumann, President, Falls-Lenox/Early Childhood PTA
440-235-4199

P.S.: If you can come to the meeting, but can’t work out an appetizer or dessert. No worries! Please come regardless.

January Meeting – Tuesday 1/22 @ 7pm

Tuesday, January 22 @ 7pm in the Falls-Lenox Cafeteria

Our January Meeting will be a working meeting strictly for handling PTA business. We will NOT have a presenter or teachers speaking. Refreshments will be potluck style: A-M appetizer and N-Z dessert.

Mark Your Calendar

1/14-18  Disability Awareness Week @ Falls-Lenox
1/18  Celebrating Differences Day @ ECC
1/21  No School – Martin Luther King Day
1/22  FLECC PTA January Meeting
2/5  100th Day of School Celebration @ ECC
2/7  Kindergarten Registration Packets Available @ ECC
2/11-15  Dental Health Week @ ECC
2/14  PTA Battle of the Schools Dodgeball @ OFHS
2/14  Valentine’s Day Classroom Celebrations
2/15  Sweetheart Dance
2/18  No School – President’s Day
2/26  FLECC PTA February Meeting

“LIKE” To Win Jan Brett Visit

Hello All,

Falls-Lenox Primary School is asking for your help.  A favorite author of many of our primary students, Jan Brett, is offering an opportunity for our school to win prizes. The top prize is a school visit by Jan Brett herself!

All you need to do is click the link https://www.facebook.com/byjanbrett/app_202408116456289 and complete the contest form with your name, Falls-Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls, OH in the information fields and “like” her page.

Entries need to be made from a laptop or computer – they will not work from a Smart Phone. Each person can enter once. If you have relatives, friends, students, and/or a spouse with FB accounts, please ask them to help us out.

Our students and staff appreciate your taking the few minutes to log on and help. What a treat it would be for our students to win!

Thanks for your time!
Denise L. Patay
First Grade Teacher
Falls-Lenox Primary School

Reflections Due Monday 12/3

REFLECTIONS is back and projects are due to your school office by MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd.  No late entries will be accepted.

The 2012 Reflections theme is:  “The Magic of a Moment.”  The paperwork is different this year, so please make sure you read it carefully, fill in all the information, and include a parent’s signature.  Entry forms provided at building levels contain contact information specific to that building.  Should you need to make corrections to the form you received, or just need a blank form, please click here.  Also, for a handy tool of rules to reference to make sure your project isn’t shut out for not following the new guidelines, please click here.  You can enter something in each and every category if you desire.

Please contact FLECC PTA Reflections Chair Julie Smith at haileysmom920@yahoo.com with questions or concerns.

Seeking Holiday Luncheon Donations

On Friday, December 21st, the PTA will host our annual Staff Appreciation Lunch for the teachers and staff of Falls-Lenox and the ECC.  We would appreciate any of the following donations:

  • Door Prizes [gift cards ($5-$20), small gift items of any kind for women and men)
  • Desserts of any kind
  • 2 liter bottles of pop
  • Cases of bottled water

Please email us to let us know what you plan to donate so we can plan appropriately: ldlong@cox.net.  Donations can be placed in the box located behind Mr. George (security) in the lobby of Falls-Lenox or in the box in the reception area at the ECC.  Please hand gift cards to Mr. George at Falls-Lenox or Mrs. McClelland at the ECC directly for safekeeping.  Please bring dessert donations to Falls-Lenox or the ECC by 9am on December 21st.

The staff works incredibly hard and really appreciates this every year!  We appreciate your help to make this event a success.

Thank you in advance,
The Holiday Luncheon Committee

Hat and Mitten Tree

As we approach this wonderful season of giving, your family has the opportunity to provide a gift to those in need through Applewood Centers.

We are asking the students at Falls-Lenox and the ECC to help decorate our Hat and Mitten Tree by bringing in NEW hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and socks.

Students are welcome to hang their items on the tree in the front lobby or place them in the collection box by the the tree from Monday, December 3 through Friday, December 14.

As always, we appreciate the kindness and generosity of the Falls-Lenox and ECC families.  Thank you for your help.

Santa’s Secret Shop Saturday

Santa’s Secret Shop is this Saturday

This Saturday, December 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Falls-Lenox Primary School, Cub Scout Pack 102 presents Santa’s Secret Shop, where kids can shop for presents for family and friends with the help of our elves. Parents set the budget; most items are $1 to $10. Free gift wrapping is provided. Also, visit with Santa, purchase bake sale items and buy tickets for our huge holiday raffle of great items including an Apple iPad Mini. Admission is free, no reservations required. All proceeds benefit Cub Scout Pack 102 in Olmsted Falls.