PARENT ADVOCATE CLUB (PAC)
Thank you to everyone that attended the first PAC meetings in September. Our PAC officers for the 2019-2020 school year are Sarah Thompson, Brittany Proefke, LeighAnn Sarantopoulos and Tracy Kinney. The Robin’s Nest PAC is open to all parents and members of PHUMC who wish to actively support our school. PAC meetings are generally the first Thursday and Friday of the Month in room 201 at 9:15 a.m. Come join a committee and make new friends. Siblings are welcome!
YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER
Yankee Candle online sales will continue through January 15th so you can download the app, register and send out invitations as well (tax applies to all online orders). It’s a great way to get some early shopping done for the holidays, thank you’s and birthdays!. Let’s make this the best fall fundraiser ever!
FALL MISSION
Operation Christmas Child is our fall mission. We could not be happier to take part in this amazing cause. Let the packing of shoeboxes begin! Every shoebox gift delivered by Operation Christmas Child is a tangible expression of God’s amazing love. Flyers will go out October 7th with important details.
Collection Dates: October 7th – 25th Assembly Dates: November 4th-8th
NOAH’S ARK PARADE
Calling all animals to the ark! The Robin’s Nest 3 and 4 year old’s classrooms have been practicing for this fun event! Parents are asked to bring in an animal costume labeled in a bag (no masks allowed; shoes are required) the day of your child’s event. Everyone is invited to come and watch the Noah’s Ark Parade at 11:45 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Parents of two year olds may dress up their child and attend the event together.
- Wednesday, Oct. 30th: Parent/Wheeley, Martz/Lilly, Bombar/Brinton
- Thursday, Oct. 31th: Dominie/Raborn, Parent/Wheeley, Dorsett/Terrio, Blake/Biewend
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Mark your calendars! The annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday,
December 14th at 9:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room/gym. Tickets will go on sale November 4th in the Robin’s Nest office. You don’t want to miss this holiday event!
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
CONGRATULATIONS – Our list of community partners is growing, 38 and counting! We are happy to inform you that the following businesses and/or families have adopted a classroom:
The Knable Family The Jowett Family
The Schmidt Family Sean & Heather Cooper
Rashael Stasney Nichole Agostino
Hawkeye Construction Ed & Mary Eady (2)
The Christensen Family The Bache Family
The Thompson Family The Turner Family
The Fazzini Family The Admire Family
The Cox Family The Savor Family
Bill & Ashley Gonnelli James & LeighAnn Sarantopoulos
John & Jenny Goad Brain & Spine Neuroscience Institute
The Denicourt Fmaily Makenzie Attuso’s Grandma (2)
The Ford Family Jason & Brittany Proefke
The Clement Family The Smith Family
George & French The Schmidt Family
The Heuchan Family Costal Wave Marine
Good2GTo Chiropractic The Egger Family
Grant & Jennifer Chenoweth Tristan Morgan
IT Entertainment The McDade Family
The Reback’s The Thornton Family
The Bergstrom Family
A big thank you goes to all who have participated in the adoption program. Adoption forms are located on the table outside the office!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 3 & 4 PAC meetings 9:15 a.m.
Oct. 9 Fire truck visits rooms 102, 104, 108, 112, 114
Oct. 10 Fire truck visits rooms 108, 110, 112, 116
Oct. 14 NO SCHOOL (Columbus Day)
Oct. 17 Conferences for the 2-day 2’s and 2-day 3’s classes
No School for 2-day 2’s and 2-day 3’s
Please note 5-day 3’s and 4’s (VPK) will have class!
Oct. 18 Conferences for the 3-day 2’s, 3-day 3’s, 5-day 3’s, and 4’s
NO SCHOOL for all children
Oct. 21 Special Chapel Dorsett/Terrio
Oct. 22 Special Chapel Bombar/Brinton
Oct. 30 Noah’s Ark Parade at 11:45 a.m. – rooms 108, 114, 116
Oct. 31 Noah’s Ark Parade at 11:45 a.m. – rooms 102, 104, 108, 110
*two year old students may watch the parade with a parent
Nov. 2 Time change – set your clocks back 1 hour for Sunday!