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The CONTACTQuestions about or for the PTA ?Use the feedback page atwww.PaxtoniaPTA.com/contact-usPage 3Paxtonia’s Annual Talent Show 2013tart planning now for thisS year’s Talent Show!There will be two shows againthis year. ALL entries must bereceived no later than Thursday,January 3rd. Auditions will beheld January 14th and 15th.Sign-up sheets can be found on e-backpackthis year on or after December 7th withfull details including dates and times forauditions, rehearsals and shows as well asrules and other information.Reflections Award Ceremonyhank you, Parents and Students forT diligently adhering to our Deadline.Over fifty (50) wonderful projects weresubmitted. They have all been judged andthe top three (3), in each category will beforwarded to the Regional Competition onNovember 2nd.There will be an Awards Ceremony at 7P.M., on Thursday, December 6th, in theAll-Purpose Room.After School ClubsInterested in learning something new orpracticing something you already knowhow to do? Join an After School Club!These clubs are open to all 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 thgraders.We have some returning clubs, such asArt, Drama, Chess, Dodgeball, No-BakeCooking, Percussion, Spanish, Volleyball,Zumba and some new classes, such as 4-H,Cup Stacking, Irish Dancing, Martial Arts,and Sign Language.The clubs will be heldon Thursdays beginning in January and runfor six weeks. The class dates are 1/3,1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 and 2/14Please remember as you plan,that each act may be no longerthan three minutes in lengthand that each act must beprepared to perform his/herentire act the night of auditions.We are looking forward toseeing what fun and creative acts our Paxtoniastudents come up with this year!- Kim Wise & Jackie BrownTrophies, Medals, and Certificates will bepresented, keeping this year's theme, "TheMagic of a Moment" in mind. Truly, allpresentations were "Magical." Studentswhose projects were not forwarded toRegional Competition should pick them upafter their display at the Awards Ceremony.Refreshments will be served. Congratulationsto all for your creativity and originality.And GOOD LUCKto our Paxtonia ArtisticWinners for futurecompetitions.Additionally, we would like to thank theJudges, for giving us their Precious Time:Literature, Ms. Ellen Hughes, Patriot NewsWriter, "Go" Section; Visual Arts, The ArtAssociation of Harrisburg, Ms. KellyMcGee, Administrative Assistant, and Ms.Terry Hosey, Curator; Photography, Ms.Suze Moll, Artistic Designer, ReMix; Film/Video Production, Mr. Don Heist, ForteMusic; Dance Choreography, Ms. StaceyO'Connor, Artistic Director, One BroadwayDance and Performing Arts Center, Hershey,Pa.Have a Magic Moment...-Bill & Claudia Maguffee(snowmakeup day). Children will remain after schooland will need to be picked up by 5 p.m.Please check backpacks and e-backpacks inearly Dec. for the After School Clubs catalog.There is a fee to attend and some classeshave an additional supply fee.Enrollment is on a first come, first servedbasis. Can’t wait to see you at After SchoolClubs!- Debbie Lovelidge, Steve Signore, & SandyKitchen , ChairsBingo Nightsark your calendarsfor Bingo MNight! Bingo night is setfor January 11 for grades K-2 and January18 for grades 3-5. Bingo will begin at 6:30.Doors will open at 6:00 for hot dogs anddrinks. If you are interested in helping orhave any items you would like to donate forprizes, please contact Alison Long via emailat alisonlong@comcast.netMustangs MakesA Difference!ustangs Makes A Difference, theM PTA's Community Outreach Project,will be collecting items to help thevictims from “Sandy” in NJ, and NY. Wewill be working with the local “MissionCentral”, “Mission Education”, “MissionOutreach”, and “Disaster ResponseTeam”, of the United Methodist Church.The following items are needed:New Blankets, New Socks, New Coats,New Batteries, Baby Diapers, Baby Formula,New Toys, Card Board Boxes 20”x12”x 10”, Liquid Laundry Detergent 25-50oz. Bottles, Liquid Household Cleaners 12-16 oz. Bottles, 2” Packing Tape, ClothesLine 100ft., Bar Soap 3oz. Or larger (NOJergens or Ivory).Please bring in your donated itemsand place them under the Christmas Treelocated in the lobby starting Dec. 5 th –14 th .Thanks for all of your support andgiving during this Holiday Season for thisCommunity Project.- Michele Schooley, Chair

The CONTACTNewsletter submissions/corrections, sendemail to the editor atkendsouza@hotmail.comPage 4From the Desk of the School Counselor...Wendy MerrymanSchool Counselorave you ever heard the expressionH “Well begun is half done?” Onesecret to a successful school year is toset good routines right from the beginning.With the holidays approaching,routines can get really jumbled and itmight be easy to overlook due dates forschool work. How can you help yourchild become more successful inschool? Educators from across thecountry share these ideas:Giant A+ Rewards Programhank you so much to the 140 familiesT and friends who have already designatedtheir Bonuscard to Paxtonia to helpus earn 1% of qualifying purchases. So farthis school year, Paxtonia has earned$409. It’s not too late to designate yourBonuscard by doing ONE of the following:1) Log onto www.GiantAPlus.com, enterKarns High 5 for Schools Programhe Paxtonia PTA is selling Karn’s couponT sheets as another great way to helpraise money for our students. For just $5 percoupon sheet you will receive $10 worth ofcoupons that can be used on purchasesmade at any location of Karn’s Foodsthrough May 31, 2013. Paxtonia retains100% of the proceeds from coupon sales.You may purchase the coupons anytime bysending money or a check written toTurkey Hill’s Moo Money Programe are going to be participating in TurkeyHill’s Moo Money Program thisWyear! Our school will receive 5¢ for each milklid we redeem from specially marked milkpurchased from any Turkey Hill Market. Helpour school raise money by collecting thefollowing Turkey Hill Milk lids: Fat free milk Whole milkTake time to make time—One key tosuccess is to follow a schedule. Childrenneed a schedule they can depend on,one that includes definite times forhomework, meals, and sleep. Then theycan work around those times to includethe extras.Check into it—Take a few minutes everyday to look at what your child bringshome from school. You’ll probably seework teachers thought was importantenough to send home. Talk about theschoolwork together. This shows youcare about the things your child spendsmost of their day doing.Paxtonia’s School ID code, 01059, and thenumber from the back of your card; OR 2)Email your Bonuscard number(s) to KarenYeselavage at bobkarenyes@comcast.netwith “Giant Aplus” in the subject line. Thisprogram runs through March 30, 2013.Thanks for your support!“Paxtonia PTA” in an envelopemarked “Karn’s coupons” toschool with your child. Pleasebe sure to include your child’s name, homeroomand the number of coupons sheetsyou would like to purchase so that the couponsheet(s) can be sent home with yourchild. If you have any questions, you maycontact Karen Yeselavage at bobkarenyes@comcast.net. Chocolate milk 2% reduced fat milk Strawberry milk 1% lowfat milk Orange cream milkPlease drop off your lids in the designatedcollection box in the main lobby.Thanks for your support!Prioritize—Even if you are traveling fora holiday getaway, or at any time in theschool year, be sure you set aside timeeach day to keep up with schoolwork.Ask your child’s teacher in advance foractivities that can be completed whileyou are away. You will convey the importantmessage of responsibility andcommitment to your child by not lettingthem slack off while away and then havingto face a huge back log of workwhen they return to school.-Adapted from Resources for EducatorsWendy Merryman,School CounselorBox Topslease remember to send your GeneralP Mills Box Tops in to our collection boxlocated in the front lobby. We wouldgreatly appreciate it if the Box Tops weretrimmed to the dashed lines. This willsave time and allow us to get more BoxTops back to General Mills.Thank you.Coke Rewardsust a reminder to send in your “CokeJ Reward” caps and labels from participatingbrands (Coke, Sprite, Dasani Water,Barq’s, Seagram’s and many more).The Coke Rewards box is located in thelobby. You can also enter your codesonline and then donate them to the PaxtoniaElementary School. So far this year,we have been able to order the children 2Spalding TF-500 Basketballs!! Great JobPaxtonia!SunnyDonce again we will be collectingSunnyD UPC codes. A collection boxis located in the main lobby and on thecafeteria stage. This year, let's try andearn new books for every classroom.