PARENT ADVOCATE CLUB (PAC)
Thank you to everyone that attended the first PAC meetings in September. Our PAC officers for the 2016-2017 school year are Jill Pearen, Kayla Marsh, and Leslie Admire. The Robin’s Nest PAC is open to all parents and members of PHUMC who wish to actively support our school. Please join us for the next PAC meetings which will be held on Thursday, October 6st & Friday, October 7th at 9:15 a.m. Future PAC meetings are generally the first Thursday and Friday of the Month at 9:15 a.m. Siblings are welcome!
NOAH’S ARK PARADE
Calling all animals to the ark! The Robin’s Nest 3’s and 4’s programs 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
Two’s classes are invited to watch the parade with a parent.
- Thursday, Oct. 27th: rooms 108, 114, 116
- Friday, Oct. 28th: rooms 102, 104, 108, 110
“BELIEVE”
Thank you to everyone who participated in our fall fundraiser, “BELIEVE.” It’s too soon to know if we’ve hit our goal but we had many wonderful and supportive families participate!
FALL MISSION
Operation Christmas Child is our fall mission. We will be packing shoeboxes! Every shoebox gift delivered by Operation Christmas Child is a tangible expression of God’s amazing love. Details will be sent home in backpacks and by email.
Collection Date: Oct. 10th – 26th Assembly Dates: Nov. 1st – 4th
LUNCH BUNCH
Is your child participating in Lunch Bunch? Lunch Bunch is a great opportunity for children to socialize with friends, including those in other classes. Food is available four days a week and enrichment activities are offered each day. They will have the opportunity to participate in Art, Yoga, Spanish, Music or Science. Children in the 3’s and VPK classes are eligible to attend. Please stop by the office to pick up a form. Fill out your child’s name and class designation. Circle the days you would like your child to stay in Lunch Bunch until 2:00 p.m. and circle any lunches you wish to purchase. Early Care is also available for sign up on this same form and begins as early as 8:00 a.m.
WE’VE GOT SPIRIT…
Join us at the Oldsmar Chick-fil-A, at 3740 Tampa Road, on Thursday, November 10th for Robin’s Nest Spirit night. There will be many fun activities available for children and adults. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Robin’s Nest.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Mark your calendars! The annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on December 10th at 9:00 a.m. Tickets will go on sale November 7th in The Robin’s Nest office. You don’t want to miss this wonderful event!
PERKINS PIES
It’s Back! Let Perkins do the holiday baking for you. We will be ordering Perkins pies for the Thanksgiving holiday again. Order forms will be sent home with your child early November!
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
CONGRATULATIONS – We are happy to inform you that the following businesses and/or families have adopted a classroom:
Alicia and Patrick Brannon Audrey and Marc Ford
The Rouse Family (2) The Kendrick Family (2)
The Schmitt Family The Botsolas Family
The Widlacki Family The Cabrera Family
The Aldrich Family The Morkunas Family
The Hanff Family The Wortham Family
Chicken Salad Chick (2) The Hoekstra Family
The Thompson Family (2) The Gonnelli Family
Paula & Jim Hendricks The Verkler Family (2)
The Liu Family The Pellegrini Family (2)
The Emby Family The Long Family
A big thank you goes to all who have participated in the adoption program. Adoption forms are available in the office if you are interested.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 6 Open House 6:30 (PARENTS ONLY PLEASE)
Oct. 6 PAC meeting 9:15 a.m.
Oct. 7 PAC meeting 9:15 a.m.
Oct. 13 Juggles the Clown (10:30) multipurpose room
Oct. 14 NO SCHOOL
Oct. 17 Fire truck visits rooms 112, 114, 108, 116
Oct. 18 Fire truck visits rooms 112, 108, 110, 102, 104
Oct. 20 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. 21 Conferences for the 3-day 2’s, 3-day 3’s, 5-day 3’s, and 4’s
NO SCHOOL for all children
Oct. 27 Noah’s Ark Parade at 11:45 a.m. – rooms 108, 114, 116
Oct. 28 Noah’s Ark Parade at 11:45 a.m. – rooms 102, 104, 108, 110
*two’s may watch the parade with a parent
Nov. 5 Time change – set your clocks back 1 hour for Sunday!