The Carlisle Elementary Howler
March 28, 2016 | www.carlislepta.org
In This Issue
Calendar of Events
March 29 - STAAR 4th Grade - Writing

STAAR 5th Grade - Math

March 30- STAAR 4th Grade - Writing

STAAR 5th Grade - Reading

April 5 - Math Tutoring

April 7 - Reading Tutoring

April 11 - Book Fair

April 12 - Book Fair

Math Tutoring

April 13 - Book Fair

April 14 - Book Fair
 
Reading Tutoring
Family Night at the Book Fair

April 15 - Book Fair

April 12 - Spring Carnival


  
  


2016-2017 School Supplies
It's that time of year again!


Each kit is made up of supplies specifically requested (and brands preferred) by your Carlisle teachers. 

NEW THIS YEAR:  Ordered school supplies will be required to be picked up in the Carlisle Cafeteria the evening of August 16th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM and returned to your student's classroom at Meet-the-Teacher on August 18th. 

Look for flyers coming soon in your Thursday packets.  Any questions in the meantime?  Please email Jaime Bretzmann at schoolsupplies@carlislepta.org .
Book Fair
Feelin' Groovy! 

The Carlisle PTA Spring Book Fair will be April 11th to April 15th.  We will have Family Night at the Book Fair on April 14th.  There will be books, readings by your Carlisle teachers, and food trucks!

 


We are in need of volunteers for shifts throughout the day. 
Contact Kara or Lauren if you have any questions Kara volunteers@carlislepta.org or Lauren bookfair@carlislepta.org

Yearbooks
If you haven't ordered your yearbook, there is still time.  We order a limited number of yearbooks and these are selling fast.  To make sure you get one, please go to calislepta.org and order yours today!
After School Programs
After school programs for the 2016-2017 school year are being planned now.  Please share any ideas or suggestions with Robin Boyd Jackson at programs@carlislepta.org.
Read A Thon
The Read-A-Thon is a fundraiser that challenges students to use their most important academic skill ~ reading ~ to directly support their school.  Money raised will go toward additional iPads for the classrooms. As of now we have two iPads per grade level. Our goal is two iPads per classroom. Our Carlisle teachers have voiced to the PTA that iPads are what they want, and with your help we can make it happen. The School Goal is $8000.00. We can get there with just an average of $20 a student.


How does Read-A-Thon work?
  • Students set a reading goal (hours or minutes/day) for the reading period, 3/24-4/7.
  • Students solicit sponsors to support their goal.
  • We are excited to launch online fundraising through The Original Get Movin Crew! 
  • Reading logs will be provided for students.
  • Students and parents record minutes and any additional funds.
  • April 8th-Return your Reading Log, and any additional monies raised to your teacher in an envelope. Make sure your students name, teacher and grade level are on the envelope.
Follow the Link to register your student and share the page with friends and family.  http://www.thegetmovincrew.com/

Prizes include Book Fair Credits to be used during the Spring Book Fair, Grade level dance party for most minutes read and Librarian for a Day.

All students are strongly encouraged to participate in order to make this a fun and profitable fundraiser for our school.  Questions can be directed to Adina Ritter waysandmeans@carlislepta.org.
Spring Carnival
Save The Date!  The Carlisle Spring Carnival is scheduled for April 16th.  Food trucks, games and fun - bring your family for a fun afternoon with your Carlisle community! 
Nothing Bundt Cakes

Celebrate Your Mom, Grandma or that someone special for 
Mother's Day by ordering a DELICIOUS Nothing Bundt Cake. 

30% of every cake order goes right back to field trip funding for the Carlisle PTA.

Order an 8 inch frosted cake (serves 8-10) in one of the 4 most popular flavors including:

*Red Velvet
*Chocolate Chocolate Chip
*Lemon
*White Chocolate Raspberry

$21 for each cake. Pick up of cakes at the school Friday, May 6th from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM or from 2:00-5:30 PM.

Order Your Cake Today at www.carlislepta.org

Order by Tuesday, April 19th for Delivery on May 6th. Brought to you by the Carlisle Elementary School PTA.

Field Day 2016
Get ready for another fantastic Carlisle Field Day!  Thursday, May 26, 2016
O rder Field Day Shirts online - using a major credit card, tax free.  Shirts will be delivered to students the week of Field Day.
Sign Up to Volunteer. Field Day is only successful with the tremendous support from our parents.  Each session needs at least 40 volunteers to fill various positions.  ALL volunteers need to be cleared through the PISD Volunteer Application Process to participate in games. 








The key volunteer areas are:
  • Early Morning Setup (~ 5:30am) to help coach setup all games and equipment.
  • Morning Shift (~ 40-50 parents) to help run the games, help Nurse Grace, and fill various other jobs as needed.
  • Afternoon Shift (~ 40-50 parents) to help run the games, help Nurse Grace, and fill various other jobs as needed.
  • Afternoon Tear-down (~ 2:00pm) to help return all games and equipment to the gym.
  • Pre-Fill Water Balloons and bring to Field Day.  We normally need 3-5 parents to agree to fill water balloons in advance of field day and bring them on the day of (in a cooler/bucket/etc).
Drug Take-Back
Is it okay to flush medications down the drain? Absolutely not. Putting unused medications down the drain or flushing them down the toilet may expose drinking water to the chemicals. Many of them cause ecological harm, and our current sewage treatment systems are not effective in removing all drugs from entering our waterways.

The Drug Enforcement Agency has elected to once again host the National Drug Take Back initiative in 2016. The event is scheduled for April 30, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and will once again be held at Plano East Senior High, Plano Senior High, Plano West Senior High, and Clark High
schools.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses vital public safety and health issues. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly
susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medications, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away - posing safety and environmental hazards. Please join us in this initiative to reduce the risks that expired, unused, or unwanted
medications pose in our community and to the environment.
PTA Nominating Committee
 
Nominations Open for 2016-2017
Carlisle Elementary PTA Board and Chairpersons

You can help make Carlisle a great community.  The following positions remain open - please consider volunteering your time.  Board meetings occur one Tuesday evening each month.  Most of the work for the positions below can be completed on your schedule - morning, afternoon or evening, weekday or weekend.

President
3rd Vice President - Ways and Means
PTA Council Delegate

Please visit the website for detailed information about these positions. PTA Job Descriptions for Carlisle Elementary

Please Complete the Nomination Form below--you can nominate yourself or others!
Carlisle Elementary PTA   Nomination Form
Adults - Volunteer At Carlisle
There are a variety of ways that you can get involved! 
Whether you can come in once a month, once a week or once in a while, volunteering makes Carlisle better, for you and your children. We are in need of volunteers for the following... 
  • Multicultural Night  
  • Book Fair 
  • Homeroom Parents 
  • Classroom Volunteers 
  • Library 
  • Workroom 
  • Hospitality 
  • Watch D.O.G.S. 
  • Field Day 
  • And much more!!!

Please visit www.carlislepta.org to sign up.

Log in to the site, then Click My Account & Orders on the left menu. Click Volunteer Opportunities 2015-16. Select all opportunities in which you are interested.  Volunteers who wish to receive emails from PTA regarding volunteering at class parties should complete this form online.

 

 

Remember all volunteers must complete the Volunteer Online Application form each school year in order to be cleared for volunteer duties.

2015-16 PISD Volunteer Application

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kara Lindsley at volunteers@carlislepta.org.
Carlisle Elementary | 6525 Old Orchard Drive
Plano, TX 75023
Contact Bethany Carlisle Morris
at howler@carlislepta.org with questions or comments