June Newsletter - City of Alabaster

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TMS PHOTO CONTEST RAISES FUNDS The Thompson Middle School PTO recently sponsored a photography contest to help raise funds for additional classroom supplies for the school. According to Sybil Owens, vice president of the PTO, the contest was open to all Thompson Middle School students. The money raised from the contest was applied toward five different teacher grants that the PTO awarded to TMS teachers in April. The theme for the photography contest was animals. “The kids could enter a picture of an animal, be it a pet or something they saw out in the wild or wherever,” said Owens. Contestants had to pay a $5 entry fee, and then once the pictures were submitted and accepted, students at the school were able to “vote” on their CALL FOR SPECIALS ON NAME BRAND TIRES!! Michelin, BF Goodrich, Firestone, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Hankook, Master Craft, Falken, Pirelli, Kuhmo, Nitto, Toyo, General, Delta, Road Max, 4X4 PARTS & TIRES ! •WE SELL & MOUNT FARM, ATV, LAWNCARE & BOBCAT TIRES! 8801 Hwy 119 S. in Alabaster Hrs: 8:30am-6:30pm Mon-Sat•Se Habla Español favorites by putting money in a penny jar associated with each photo. “We had the kids do a penny vote,” said Owens. “We had a penny jar, and the picture that had the most money won.” Owens said this was the first time they’d held the contest. The idea for the fundraiser arose during one of their brainstorming sessions. “We were just in a PTO meeting, kind of brainstorming, and one of the assistant principals said it was something they did at one of his kids’ schools, so we decided to transfer it to ours,” said Owens. Owens said she expects participation to grow in the future as the students better understand the process for the contest. “We feel that next year we can do a couple of things different to create a ALL SIZES TIRES &WHEELS We mount and balance all size tires and wheels. FEATURING FACTORY & AFTER-MARKET WHEELS. Plus Fiberglass Bed Covers•Wheels 15-28 •New Tires - All Brands & Sizes •Accessories, Clear Lights •Bumpers •Spoilers Roll Pans•Body Kits•Full Detailing, Windshields •Crash Parts •Tool Boxes & MUCH MORE!! •NOW OFFERING ALUMINUM WELDING & WHEEL REPAIR! 620-5615 32 SEE YOU AT CITYFEST JUNE 2 MUNICIPAL PARK! June, 2012 bigger event. We also feel like the kids have a better understanding of the event, and we will have a higher participation level next year,” said Owens. According to Owens, the money raised from the contest was used to help fund grants for TMS teachers. The grants were used to purchase a variety of classroom supplies, including an updated Atlas, new woodshop materials, and audio books. The PTO was also able to donate $200 toward the purchase of a new ELMO system, which is a state-of-the-art projection system that’s very beneficial in the classroom. Throughout the school year, the PTO conducted a number of different fundraisers, like a back-toschool dance and T-shirt sales. “The PTO is very First place went to Shai Hunter for this photo of a peacock appreciative of all the support the students, parents, teachers, and community have provided this year and hope that we can continue to provide grants and necessary supplies to the teachers and staff at TMS,” said Owens. The winners of this year’s photography contest were Shai Hunter (first place), Jennifer Tancredi (second place), and Austin Owens (third place). The three winners received Wal-Mart gift cards donated by Kena Perkins of Keller Williams Realty.
A CLASSIC DRAMA South City Theatre presents “The Miracle Worker” (Lisa Ponder, Director) July 19, 20 & 21, 26, 27 & 28 at The South City Studio Theatre (8pm) In Tuscumbia, Alabama, an illness renders infant Helen Keller blind, deaf, and consequently mute. Pitied and badly spoiled by her parents, she learns no discipline and grows into a wild, raging creature by the age of six. Desperate, the Kellers hire Anne Sullivan to serve as a governess and teacher for their young daughter. After several fierce battles with Helen, Anne convinces her parents she needs two weeks alone with her if she is to achieve any progress in her education. In that time, she teaches her discipline and language through the use of her fingers, a break- THE MIRACLE Pelham Civic Complex WORKER Proceeds benefit local Rotary Club Projects We’re looking for merchants from Alabama and surrounding states to through that has a direct effect on everyone's life and the way they live it. Performances are at 8 pm. Tickets are $15. Student, senior and groups of 10 or more are $12. The new South City Theatre is located on County Road 26 approximately 3.5 miles past the Camp Branch Civic center. To get there, take Highway 31 south and simply turn left at County Road 26. The theatre will be on the right. Call 621-2128. www.southcitytheatre.com on Twitter (@SouthCityTheatr) The Alabaster Pelham Rotary Club presents A Southern Christmas Bazaar Sat. Nov. 17 10 am - 6 pm participate in this premier shopping event. We want to offer shoppers a wide variety of unique Christmas themed items. Merchants, this is a great opportunity to offer clothing, food, collectibles, decorations, jewelry and much more to a wide range of customers and help the Rotary Club at the same time. That’s a win-win! A Southern Christmas Bazaar is presented solely for the purpose of raising funds to benefit the projects of the Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club. Rotarian volunteers have put together what is destined to be THE event in Shelby County for fun, shopping, decorating and celebrating. Be a part of it! Check out our web site today for information and an application. Vendors must register for the event by June 1. Hurry! Space is limited for this premiere event. Information at our web site at: rotarysouthernchristmas.com/index.html. Contact: info@rotarysouth ernchristmas.com or call Debbie Parrott at 414-3672. GREAT PIZZA, STROMBOLIS & WINGS IN A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE! All fresh never frozen Hand tossed pizzas In house baked bread for sandwiches, 12 signature hot wing sauces, fresh cut salads, amazing in house made stromboli's, deserts, and more.... Private Room for Parties/Kids Room Wall to wall flat screens, 2 HD projection TVs Positive Family Atmosphere A Family restaurant that loves sports. 251 Buck Creek Plaza Sunday- Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday - Saturday 11am - 10pm Dine In/ Carry-out 205-358-3391 SEE YOU AT CITYFEST JUNE 2 MUNICIPAL PARK! June, 2012 31
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