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Upcoming Events for the Week of 9.4.2023

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Upcoming Events for the Week of 9.4.2023

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Have a great week!

Let us know how you want to help with this super quick form!
https://forms.gle/ppersY2GpTW78bNf9

Join the PFO!
https://forms.gle/tDbSM4FSwL5vQ8zS9

Add your family to the directory:
https://forms.gle/GskgZtWTfHsnsKQB6

Clearances: You must have clearances on file to volunteer at events https://www.kosd.org/parents.aspx
Deadline for the 5th Grade Color Run is this Thursday, Sept. 7th!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qD0NqqdZHC3n_p_E2CMwu16KfBjYHwOtZ58C2rpAlpA/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR0aG0UWLfC8cyPrreHp5GUYH-ik6_L947okwL0DOS5s3XmleEkiGWdx6kw

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Upcoming Events for the Week of 9/4/2023

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Upcoming Events for the Week of 9/4/2023

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Have a great week!

Let us know how you want to help with this super quick form!
https://forms.gle/ppersY2GpTW78bNf9

Join the PFO!
https://forms.gle/tDbSM4FSwL5vQ8zS9

Add your family to the directory:
https://forms.gle/GskgZtWTfHsnsKQB6

Clearances: You must have clearances on file to volunteer at events https://www.kosd.org/parents.aspx

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2023-2024 Myrtle PFO Information and Volunteer Opportunities

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2023-2024 Myrtle PFO Information and Volunteer Opportunities

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Your student will be bringing home a PFO Fall Folder in their backpacks.  The links below are digital versions of the forms within that folder. Please be sure to read the Introduction Letter from our President, Lindsey Slagle.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Join Myrtle PFO!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wOix0c3VXigQK9uzJJurLHMbIHY92iVla_0qoirbAZ8/edit?ts=64d963ff

Family Directory Form - Add your family to help friends find each other!  For birthday invites, playdates, etc.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OAfx-s91RFRBFwKhgRnaq0maqp-CUU9A8RunQmBI5eQ/edit?ts=64d9661e

Committee and Volunteer Interest Form - This form contains information on all of the activities that Myrtle PFO organizes.  We would love your help!
https://forms.gle/tyd2M3zJqsRqtduK8

You MUST have clearances on file to volunteer! ​Please see the link to ​information regarding what is needed on the KO ​Website.
https://www.kosd.org/parents.aspx

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Have a great week!

Clearances: You must have clearances on file to volunteer at events https://www.kosd.org/parents.aspx

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Tuesday, August 22: Meet the Teacher Night Volunteer and Donate!

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Tuesday, August 22: Meet the Teacher Night Volunteer and Donate!

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Meet the Teacher Night: There are still lots of open slots to help out or to donate
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fada72ca6f49-myrtle?fbclid=IwAR0WLSMm3p1fWqh6edM_SMLcf--KHPbN5yNFxEoH1zv6l9uN2-LcbF9llb8#/

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Please email to MyrtlePFO@gmail.com or send in to school.  You can also copy/paste into a word doc, fill it out and email it.

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Click the link to view the meeting agendas and ALL of our meeting minutes for the 2022-2023 school year!

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Please help us show our staff and teachers how much we appreciate them! Sign up to volunteer or donate for staff appreciation week, May 8-12!

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And so, it begins…

Welcome to the first 2023-24 Weekly Post.  A one stop quick rundown of upcoming events and activities.  If you know of a school event that I may have missed or that you do not see, please feel free to reach out to me so that we don’t miss it.

Please make sure you are signed up and able to access KO’s new communication platform, Parent Square.  Mrs. Baughman has posted her Welcome Back letter that has LOTS of good info.

Back to School Supply Lists:
https://www.kosd.org/Back-toSchoolInformation.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0ax7hNDlUxsJvzg5pz9rfdHwI9CmxWxBd5LrjgAqy0iUU1HZd0FWeWWtY

Clearances: You must have clearances on file to volunteer at events https://www.kosd.org/parents.aspx

Volunteer/Donation Opportunities

Meet the Teacher Night: There are still lots of open slots to help out or to donate
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fada72ca6f49-myrtle?fbclid=IwAR0WLSMm3p1fWqh6edM_SMLcf--KHPbN5yNFxEoH1zv6l9uN2-LcbF9llb8#/

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NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6 @ 7:00pm via ZOOM. CLICK ON THE PICTURE OR LINK TO JOIN!

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NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6 @ 7:00pm via ZOOM. CLICK ON THE PICTURE OR LINK TO JOIN!

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Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88919627608?pwd=bTA3OHlLdXFZc2tBY3FrVXNHSUFnZz09

Meeting ID: 889 1962 7608

Passcode: Agreatyear

Join us for our VIRTUAL meetings, the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm via Zoom! Zoom links will be posted here & will be emailed! For privacy reasons, a password is required, this will be included in the emails you receive from the school closer to the meeting date.

*You may often see us conducting meetings from our kids sporting events or practices. Please be patient with us! Many of our parents join the virtual meetings from different locations. You're always welcome! Even if you can't participate, it is still great to join and listen in!
Hope to see you at each meeting!

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Congratulations to the 2023-2024 PFO Board:
President: Lindsey Slagle
Vice president: Linh Nguyen
Secretary: Cristina Beatty
Treasurer: Bridgette Battung
Heather Grab: Alternate/Auxillary

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What is the PFO and how do I join?

The PFO stands for Parent/Faculty Organization. We are parent's, guardians, caregivers and Myrtle faculty that come together to give our students the best elementary experience! The PFO supports MANY programs to enrich our children's educational experiences. Some of the things we provide for the students are:
-Assemblies
-Book Fairs
-Field Trips
-Yearbooks
-Free planners and T-shirts based on grade
-Beautification and playground updates
-Spirit days, family fun events like our Halloween Truck or Treat.
-Fundraising for school purchases and supplies
-Myrtlepalooza
-MUCH, MUCH MORE!!

All of these events are provided by the parents/guardians of Myrtle students! Without volunteers, these things would NOT happen! Please consider volunteering this year! We have many opportunities and many of our committee's need new faces and fresh ideas! All of our board members are working parents; we can help find which volunteer opportunity works best for you! Click the link below to join the PFO for FREE!

Any questions or concerns, please email the PFO at MyrtlePFO@gmail.com or via Facebook @MyrtlePFO!

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Please review our proposed budget for the 2022-2023 school year. There will be a final vote at our next meeting, October 5, 2022.

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PRESIDENT--LINDSEY SLAGLE
Welcome to the PFO!  I have been active in the PFO going on 5 years now. I was a general member for 1 year, secretary for 2 years, vice president for 1 year and now president. I have two daughters, Ava, who is in 4th grade and Mia who is in 1st grade. I work full time for a local school district as a certified school dental hygienist & public health dental hygiene practitioner. I provide dental screenings and teach dental health education. I am also pursuing a Masters degree in Education (just 1 year left!) When I am not working, writing papers for my masters degree, or tending to the PFO, you can find me running my girls to either competitive cheer practice, gymnastics or one of their softball practices or games! You might even see me conducting a meeting from one of their activities!  Even though I barely have time to think these days, I am active in the PFO because I want my daughters and the students at Myrtle Elementary to have the best possible experience during their time at Myrtle! Without the PFO and the wonderful parents who commit to it,  our kids would not have fun and educational assemblies, Kindergarten ice cream social, Halloween trunk or treat/party, yearbooks, Myrtlepalooza, Holiday shop, Myrtle spirit wear store, free tshirts and planners, beautification and much much more!  Please, be patient with me as I navigate this year as President and please consider joining and volunteering with the PFO! Feel free to reach out to me for anything at all! I'm here to help! You can reach me via facebook @MyrtlePFO or email me at MyrtlePFO@gmail.com. I'm looking forward to meeting and collaborating with you!

VICE PRESIDENT--LINH NGUYEN

SECRETARY--KAYCE BERDINE

TREASURER--DAWN GRAHAM

ALTERNATE--BRIDGETTE BATTUNG
This is my 5th year in the PFO. I was a general member for the last 4 years, helping out where-ever and when-ever I could. This will be my first year as an alternate on the board. I'm a wife and mother of 2. My son is in 4th grade and my daughter is in kindergarten. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I can't wait to see everyone at our first virtual meeting on September 7.

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Payment options:
Check written to CSPFO
Cash (If you send in any cash for anything, please ALWAYS enclose in a sealed envelope and write what it is for! Ex: PFO MUM FUNDRASIER)
We now offer PAYPAL and CREDIT CARD payments!
PayPal: PayPal.me/MyrtlePFO
Credit Card: https://square.link/u/PVVWbdGR?src=sheet
copy and paste link

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Pay Myrtle Avenue Elementary PFO using PayPal.Me

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Go to paypal.me/MyrtlePFO and type in the amount. Since it's PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don't have a PayPal account? No worries.

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Email: Myrtlepfo@gmail.com
Facebook: @MyrtlePFO

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Castle Shannon Library: www.castleshannonlibrary.org

Castle Shannon Youth Association: www.castleshannonsports.com

KO United Soccer:
https://www.kounitedsoccer.com/

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Friday, April 28 (RAINDATE Friday, May 5): 5th grade kickball game. Teachers vs. students at Castle Shannon Municipal Center. 6:00 pm. All are welcome to watch the game, buy 50/50 and purchase raffle tickets to support 5th grade!

Saturday, April 29: FLOWER PICK UP from 2-4 at Myrtle in the front circle.

Friday, May 12: 5th grade only beach party after school at Myrtle.

Tuesday, MAY 16: Dine out night--Moonlit Burgers. 4-8pm MUST MENTION MYRTLE

Friday, June 2: Myrtlepalooza

Wednesday, June 7: PITTSBURGH RAFFLE AND FOOD TRUCK EVENT! Let's kick off summer and support Myrtle!
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 7:00 pm

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Click the link to view all of our current flyers and information on peachjar!

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None until the Fall! Have a great summer!

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Myrtle Family Directory Input Link (All registered PFO members will receive a copy of the directory mid-end of October.) Must be filled out by Oct. 7!

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Myrtle Family Directory Input Link (All registered PFO members will receive a copy of the directory mid-end of October.) Must be filled out by Oct. 7!

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Click this link to fill out the family directory! All PFO members will receive a copy of this directory via email by mid-October!

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Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!

This form will act as a tool for Myrtle Avenue Elementary families to contact one another, send birthday invitations or to simply arrange a virtual or in person play date! Please fill this out at your earliest convenience.

**PLEASE FILL OUT 1 FORM PER STUDENT THAT ATTENDS MYRTLE ONLY**

**ALL REGISTERED PFO MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS DIRECTORY VIA E-MAIL.**

PLEASE COMPLETE BY OCTOBER 7, 2022!

Questions or concerns? Contact PFO Secretary: Kayce Berdine at infomyrtlepfo@gmail.com

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2022-2023 Myrtle Avenue Elementary PFO School Directory

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Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year! This form will act as a tool for Myrtle Avenue Elementary families to contact one another, send birthday invitations or to simply arrange a virtual or in person play date! Please fill this out at your earliest convenience.

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We will have another  chance to buy spirit wear in the Fall! Check back for updates!

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THESE MUST BE FILLED OUT, ENTIRELY, AND SUBMITTED TO MS. KAREN WONG OR MR. MARK ELPHINSTONE IN ORDER TO VOLUNTEER FOR ANY SCHOOL EVENT! PLEASE SUBMIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Read the information carefully and follow instructions!

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We need YOU! Here you can find current volunteer committee chair opportunities! (Don't worry, you will NOT be alone. We will have someone to guide you and learn you the ropes!) View the committee information tab for more details about each committee.

FACULTY AUDITOR (very little commitment)
We need someone who is on staff at Myrtle to audit our books 4 times a year. Our previous auditor retired! Look over our treasurers books and make sure all adds up!  If interested, please email MyrtlePFO@gmail.com