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Awaiting Free State PTA Approval

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Weis grocery rewards - 2021-22 program ended as of May 5th. Should have an update soon on any additional funds earned. Last check received was $400 in October.

Harris Teeter grocery rewards - $182.54 earned to date this school year.

Box Tops For Education - $92.50 so far (period is July 2021-June 2022; not too late to earn! You can still turn in any physical labels, but earning is mostly done by scanning your receipts via the app.

Coke Rewards - $25.40 earned so far this school year. They are now offering electronic payments instead of mailing checks; have requested information on how to set that up.

Amazon Smile - $136.44 on March 28. Quarterly earning/payments. Total $1995.10 earned for the school year. Current quarter goes through June. When making all those Amazon purchases, be sure to go through smile.amazon.com and set up your charity of choice - Forest Ridge Elementary PTA

Office Depot (Office Max) - 5% of eligible orders donated to school. Provide FRES school ID # 70046925 during checkout, in person, online, by phone. Placed an order recently? You can still donate to the school by going to officedepot.com and selecting Give Back to Schools (in the menu under Programs)

Staples Classroom Rewards - checks are sent to teachers instead of schools. FRES teachers - if you participate, please let me know so we can advertise for you to our FRES families! Purchasers earn 5% back for teachers by logging in to Staples Classroom Rewards, adding your receipt, and selecting the teacher/teachers to support.

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Please sign in here

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Local Bylaws Template as of 23 Mar 22.docx

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Volunteers Needed! FRES PTA Nominating Committee Form

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In order to keep the FRES PTA running strong, we need new volunteers to answer the call and help shape the direction of the PTA going forward. The great programs and events are not possible without our dedicated volunteers. We thank you for your interest in joining the 2022-2023 FRES PTA Executive…

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Weis rewards $400
Coke Rewards $25.40
Harris Teeter $158.68
Box Tops For Education $87.60
Amazon Smile - need to get total earnings

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Please sign up to be on the Nominating Committee

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Please sign up to be on the Nominating Committee

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Please sign up to help with 5th grade party

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Please sign up to help with 5th grade party

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Please sign up to make a basket for the auction or donate an item

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Please sign up to make a basket for the auction or donate an item

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Please sign up to help with Teacher Appreciation Week

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Please sign up to help with Teacher Appreciation Week

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Please sign up to help plan Carnival/Picnic

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Please sign up to help plan Carnival/Picnic

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Please sign up to be on Bylaw Committee (Due June 30)

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Please sign up to be on Bylaw Committee (Due June 30)

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/aKWN8VQeZ1Je8o638

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Every year the fifth graders are invited to design the cover of the yearbook, and participate in the baby photo gallery & dedications sections.

1. Yearbook Cover Art Contest: Get creative!
We encourage 5th graders to submit their own artwork to be used for the front and/or back covers of the yearbook, see the attached flyer for instructions! Covers are designed by 5th grade students only. Please note with any back cover entries, do not write inside the "22" as it will contain student signatures.

All completed art should be submitted to the front office by Friday, April 22, 2022. Submissions can also be emailed to fresyearbook@hcpss.org

A winner will be selected at the April PTA meeting.

2. Baby Picture Gallery: Stroll down memory lane!
Each year 5th grade students are invited to participate in a Baby Picture Gallery!  If you would like to submit a baby picture (kindergarten or younger) of your 5th grader, please email photos to fresyearbook@hcpss.org. Please format your submission so that it shows your child's face clearly in a 1 inch by 1 inch square. Your submission must include the student's name. This section is voluntary and absolutely free. Submissions are due by April 30, 2022.

3. Dedications: Send a special message!
Family and friends can send their 5th grader a message wishing them success in middle school!  This section normally has a fee to help offset the cost of the yearbook, however, this year we are offering a free 25 word dedication. Space is limited, only the first 50 submissions will be accepted!  Please send submissions to fresyearbook@hcpss.org. Submissions are due by April 30, 2022.

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Do you want to be on the nominating committee? Do you want to run for a board seat? President, Vice President 1, Vice President 2, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary

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Can you help?

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Save the Date! April 30 4:30-6:30 p.m. with Gorman Crossing.

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Water Bottles and Indoor Recess Games Amazon

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Water Bottles and Indoor Recess Games Amazon

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Amazon wish list

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AmazonSmile Charity Lists is a meaningful way for you to shop and donate items directly to charities in need. Simply find the charities you'd like to support, add items from their lists to your cart, and check out - it's that easy.

AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of your eligible Charity List purchases to your selected charity, at no extra cost to you.

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AmazonSmile Charity Lists is a meaningful way for you to shop and donate items directly to charities in need. Simply find the charities you'd like to support, add items from their lists to your cart, and check out - it's that easy.

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The Forest Ridge Elementary School Spring Sale has begun! Save 25% sitewide through April 4th! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with fast home delivery. Plus, we have added new product lines including performance wear! http://1stplace.sale/44343

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The PVMS Spring Spirit Wear Sale is here! Show off your "Bulldog" pride! We brought back our 2 top-selling designs and added one new design! Short-Sleeve Shirts ($10), Long-Sleeve Shirts ($14), and Hoodies ($22.50) are available. Please note an extra charge of $2 on 2XL-4XL items.

Orders can be placed online at: https://stores.inksoft.com/pat115/shop/homeOrders close midnight on Sunday 4-24 (expected distribution early May)

***Please note the size chart*** Youth sizes are being made available, as this sale is being offered to all rising 6th graders at our local feeder schools. There are no refunds/exchanges for incorrect size selection. For distribution purposes, please indicate the name of the homeroom teacher.

Please see attached flyer or website for information. If you have any questions, please contact the PVMS PTA Spirit Wear Rep - Meara Hartzer @ mahartzer@gmail.com

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Want to provide testimony on Gorman Rd. improvements for FY23 Budget

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Want to provide testimony on Gorman Rd. improvements for FY23 Budget

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FRES PTA General Meeting February 28, 2022

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Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) Sign Up Genius

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Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) Sign Up Genius

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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ea8ab2caafc1-watch2

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Please consider signing up to volunteer at FRES! You must have your name in the pinpoint vaccination system. Arrival: 8:45 in the front office Dismissal: 3:45 (feel free to take your student home)!

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https://1stplace.sale/44343

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https://1stplace.sale/44343

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frespta.org Mail - COVID Continuation Funding - Congratulations

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Did you know that as a Maryland College Investment Account Holder* you may be eligible to receive a $250 or $500 contribution from the State? It’s easy to apply to the 2022 program with the online application. Simply log in to your MCIP Account and select Apply Now to get started.

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Gmail - The State Contribution Program Application is Now Open

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Skate Night at Colorburst Park, Friday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. $12 per person advance tickets including skate rental. Registration link can be found here: https://frespta.memberhub.com/store/items/661857

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Please add additional camp links to this thread.

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Our Love Bug Bags Fundraiser is open through February 4. Purchase a bag of Valentine treats and help support Fifth Grade Activities. They include:

Decorated Heart Cookie by Custom Cookies by Karen

Hot Chocolate Bomb by Custom Cookies by Karen

Kawaii Mini Squishie

Other fun treats!

The cost is $20. Each additional bag is $15. Follow this link for ordering: https://frespta.memberhub.com/store/items/643489.

Orders must be placed by Friday, February 4th - 11:59pm. Love Bug Bags can be picked up at FRES on Sunday, February 13th from 12-2 p.m. & Monday, February 14th from 7-9 a.m.

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Vote to authorize Delaware to include us in their group exemptions. We are still under FreeState, this doesn't change that. It just lets us fall under Delaware's exemption umbrella. Once group exemptions are being granted again we will be covered under FreeState PTA.

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Indoor Recess Activity Drive: We are collecting games and activities for the classrooms to use on days when indoor recess is required. Please take a look at this SignUp Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FAAAC29A6FC1-forest  Items can be shipped directly to the school (please note the signup info on gift messaging) or there will be a bin for drop offs in the lobby starting on Monday.

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Legislative Updates:

Summary of details of various legislative endeavors. Fuller description can be found here:

Howard County School Redistricting Program -  LR 744

Fund a pilot program to use data analytics to inform school redistricting.

School Resource Personnel

Replace school resource officers with “adequate law enforcement coverage”

IEP Burden of Proof

Swaps burden of proof for kids with IEPs so that schools have to demonstrate a child’s needs ARE being met (rather than requiring parents to prove they aren’t being met)

Affordable housing

Establish trust fund to help with provision of affordable housing

Commercial Building Excise tax

Impose excise task on commercial buildings to; revenue will be used for deferred maintenance

Complete Streets

If they don’t have enough funding, they just prioritize issues - wait may be long. May need assistance with advocacy for more funding.

Long discussion of the IEP burden of Proof issue - motion was made to support the bill; ultimately, the council voted to table this for later discussion (in order to be able to get additional information); some concerns were raised about the burden placed on school staff

Update from Free State PTA

Consider budgeting funds for training at state and/or national convention

Yesterday was closing of window for letters of interest to volunteer at state level.

Discussion of advocacy - not just advocating FOR bills, but also advocating against some

Still awaiting 501c3 status

Fspta.org

FS PTA isn’t making additional requirements, but you can send stuff like 990s and financial reviews to FSPTA treasurer (but not required) katrina.mjones17@gmail.com

Someone else jumped in to say that the info was sent to treasurers, so follow those instructions

Question about whether or not the County Council is allowed to intervene if there’s conflict in a local school PTA unit - her answer was that the county council needs to come up with a committee/process to deal with this before going to the state

Vaccination

Motion to prioritize vaccination in school setting

“PTA will express support for HCPSS to make vaccines available to all 5-11 year old students in school as soon as practical. PTAHC will send a letter to the Howard County Board of Education andt he HCPSS Superintendent within 5 days and will give testimony at the next Board of Education meeting.”

Motion passed without grayed portion.

Announcement: Nov 16 webinar for presidents and vice presidents

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FRES PTA Budget as of November 29, 2021. New income and expenses are marked in pink. 

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FRES PTA Budget as of November 29, 2021. New income and expenses are marked in pink. 

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http://tiny.cc/FREScandy

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Black Friday Sale - Forest Ridge Elementary School short sleeve tees just $14.99, hoodies just $29.99, and 25% off sitewide! Plus, they will be delivered in time for the holidays. Sale runs through Cyber Monday. @1stPlaceSpiritwear

https://1stplace.sale/44343

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2021-2022 FRES Budget - Draft for Board Discussion

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2021-2022 FRES Budget - Draft for Board Discussion.xlsx - 2021-2022 Budget (2)

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If you tried the snacks, PTO Today would love if you would answer a quick survey. Responses are entered in a drawing for prizes from PTO Today! https://appv2.sibylsurveys.com/.../H4ws.../vjCcoBotLmcu5aWmr

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https://forms.gle/Eg9upvBbHVGePmif8

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Please answer this brief survey to help the PTA plan events during this school year.

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Sign in Sheet (Please sign in whether in person or virtual)

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Sign in Sheet (Please sign in whether in person or virtual)

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Youth football tees link: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/44343/?category=Youth&style=Football+Tee

Adult football tees link: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/44343/?category=Men&style=Football+Tee

Regular store link: https://1stplace.sale/44343

Free shipping at $60+ with code FALL60-FS

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https://frespta.org/ways-to-support/grocery-storeshopping-programs/

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Weis School Letter and Barcode - Forest Ridge 86331

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Membership dues are $10 for one membership or $16 for two members in the same household, plus a small processing fee.  Of these membership dues, $2.25 goes to the National PTA and $2.00 goes to the Maryland PTA.

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Your membership in the PTA helps fund numerous programs, activities and events at school. Your support is vital.

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We have leadership and membership vacancies for next year. https://padlet.com/sharpkorin/s1cfghvvrowyvmd6

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April Meeting Minutes

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Forest Ridge PTA End of the year Treasurey Report.docx

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PTACHC will host an informational feedback session on Thursday, May 13th. Information will include any items learned from the May 10th presentation from the legacy PTA and any items provided by the National PTA Maryland support team that is standing up the new Free State PTA entity.  Please share this information with your members and provide PTACHC with questions that can be researched beforehand for clear responses.

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We have leadership and membership vacancies for next year. https://padlet.com/sharpkorin/s1cfghvvrowyvmd6

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http://tiny.cc/FRESsurvey2

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This is the year end survey required for participation in the National PTA School of Excellence program. Please contact Korin Sharp at president@frespta.org if you have any questions or need the survey in Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, or another language. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 28.

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FRES & National PTA School of Excellence Year End Survey

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This is the year end survey required for participation in the National PTA School of Excellence program. Please contact Korin Sharp at president@frespta.org if you have any questions or need the survey in Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili, Somali, Chinese, Vietnamese, or another language. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 28.

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Collected by Ms. Taylor

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Letter from Councilwoman Rigby

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frespta.org Mail - HoCo FY22 Capital Budget - North Laurel Projects

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/19JyYmBMIxgQnnphQdtUJA5GctaKolfW3Isqq2R026Fg/edit?usp=sharing

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Highlights:
1) We raised $735.00 for teacher appreciation week! Expenses from the week will be added to the June budget. Thanks to Korin's efforts, we received several food donations which saved money.
2) We received a $90 general donation by check.
3) We made $200 from restaurant night at Maiwand Kabob.
4) We made $155.03 from 1st Place Spirit Wear.

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1) The yearbook is currently 52 pages. The price should be just of $18 plus shipping and tax. We hope to open orders soon.
2) The fifth grade sections are complete and being proofed. We had 39 dedications and 47 baby photos.
3) Photos for the class pages have been uploaded and proofs have been sent to the teachers so they can check them for accuracy. Teachers have also been asked to provide candids for the grade cover pages. If candids aren't available student artwork can be used (with permission from the artist).
4) Special thanks to Kathy Chrzanowski for managing the yearbook email account and uploading all the photos.
5) We had just one entry for the back cover on the yearbook. Lauren and Jennifer Gifford are adding 5th grade signatures.
6) We need to vote on the artwork for the front cover. Please review the entries, and cast your vote as a comment.

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Box Tops Earnings - scan digital receipts via app    

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Box Tops Earnings - scan digital receipts via app    

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Also can drop off "original" Box Tops (clips) to FRES soon. Lauren will reach out to Ms. Traini and Ms. Pazornik about box.

2020-2021  (so far)        $203.80  2019-2020                       $435.10
2018-2019                     $2,730.40
2017-2018                     $1,073.50
FRES lifetime earnings:

$26,085.14

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AmazonSmile Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings - FRES

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AmazonSmile Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings - FRES

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$174.46
AmazonSmile's total impact:

$1,450.51 to Forest Ridge Elementary PTA*

$241,928,506.19 to all charities in the US

*Message reflects charity supporting as of February 24, 2021.

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International Night with Bushy Park ES - April 23, 7-8pm

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International Night with Bushy Park ES - April 23, 7-8pm

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International Night 2021 | Smore Newsletters for Business