Provided by Mt. Bethel Elementary PTA
CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS 
Family Night - THIS TUESDAY, 3/6
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Come learn about celebrations from cultures around the world. Sample traditional foods and enjoy entertaining performances!
   
Questions? Want to volunteer?
 Contact Marlene Cohn and Lindsay Garbuz culturalcelebrations@mtbethelpta.org
FOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE     
THIS WEEK February 5th -9th
 
Our Powers Ferry Fill the Pantry Drive starts Monday!

Help the students with much needed food items for this Winter Break.
 
THE GRADE WITH THE MOST ITEMS WINS
15 MINUTES OF EXTRA RECESS
 
Collection bins are located in front of the office.
Kindergarten
Goldfish Crackers
1st Grade
Peanut or Cheese Crackers
2nd Grade
Pop Top Canned Goods
3rd Grade
Granola or Protein Bars
4th Grade
Applesauce or Fruit Cups
5th Grade
Instant Oatmeal or Grits

Thank you,
VISITING AUTHOR   
See pictures of your child with our visiting Author Lydia Criss Mays HERE.   

Did your child LOVE one of Lydia Criss Mays Books?  You can still order them on the MBES PTA Website!
FAMILY BOOK CLUB WORKSHOP 
FOR PARENTS OF 3rd-5th GRADERS                  
Learn How to Support Your Children in Reading with our Foundation Funded Literacy Consultant, Jill Hawes

Focus: This workshop will focus on engaging your young readers by hosting a family book club! Learn how to create a wonderful shared reading experience that will help encourage a lifelong passion for reading.

When: Thursday, February 15th at 8:30am-9:30am in the Learning Commons
UPCOMING DATES
Feb 5-9
Food Drive Challenge
Feb 5
Challenger Publishing entries due
Feb 6
Cultural Celebrations 6:00-7:30 PM
Feb 12-16
Healthy Habits Week
Feb 13
Social  Media and Depression 11:15 AM Dickerson
Feb 14,15
Jump Rope for Heart
Feb 15
Family Book Club Workshop 3rd-5th Grade 8:30-9:30 AM
Feb 19-23
February Break - NO SCHOOL
Feb 26- Mar 1
Book Swap
Mar 2
Read Across America
Mar 2
PTA Board Meeting 9:15 Learning Commons 
COMMUNITY NEWS
YOUTH CULTURE 101
Please join us for a conversation about social media and depression with Jeff Dess, Coordinator of the   Prevention Intervention Center for CCSD .

Social Media and Depression
Tuesday, February 13th 
11:15 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.
Dickerson Theater

You do not want to miss this award-winning, engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable speaker with over 30 years experience working with young people and adults!
FEBRUARY BREAK STEM CAMP
Camp is available for 3rd-8th graders February 19th-21st for $100/day and will be held at Daniell Middle School. The hours are 8am-4pm and lunch is included.

WALTON BAND GARAGE SALE
Walton Band is now accepting donations for their annual Garage Sale on March 10th, 2018. 

Questions?  Contact garagesale@waltonband.org

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