TBANS PARENT COMMITTEE 
MONTHLY NEWS

HOLIDAY EDITION 2018
Welcome to the Temple Beth Ami Parent Committee monthly newsletter. It's everything you need to know about parent sponsored fun, at your fingertips. 

THANK YOU
Thank you to all those who brought in new/gently used coat and socks for men, women and children to benefit Interfaith Works Clothing Center and students at South Lake E.S.

Kate Wernick for planning another joyful Kids Day Out event at Bounce U! The smiles say it all!!!

Rachel Azoff, Jax Stief and Robin Lang for another wonderful Dalet Tot Shabbat! You have been a wonderful team throughout the years, and we truly appreciate all your efforts.

Melanie Pellegrini and Debra Richards for planning a fun-filled Gimel Bowling Parents Night Out.

Rachel Azoff, Liz Rubenstein and Dani Woo for a wonderful pre-gala event. A BIG thank you to Kate and Seth Wernick for hosting the event in their beautiful home.

Rachel Azoff and Golda Jeffries for their ongoing efforts in putting together our incredible TBANS Discount App. Donate just $20 for a year of amazing savings!! You'll find 50+ vendors and even more to come!! Ready to save? Just click below to get started.
TEACHER APPRECIATION


 PIE BREAKFAST is back!

It's that time of year again when our Teacher Appreciation Committee likes to spoil the teachers and staff with wonderful sweet treats! Too full for dessert after your Thanksgiving feast? No worries. We do dessert first!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Click on the following links to find out more about our upcoming events: 

2018-2019 at a Glance - Calendar of Events

NOW through December 15th - Annual Unwrapped Holiday Toy Drive.
Help make the holiday season brighter for children of South Lake ES by bringing new, unwrapped children's toys/games for ages infant-14. These gifts will be given to the children and families in South Lake's Linkages to Learning program, serving the school's neediest families. Collection boxes will be in the Temple lobby and Nursery School until December 15.

December 13th - Book Fair from 10-12. This year's theme is camping! Feel free to come dressed in your favorite camping gear, or your favorite camp shirt. There will be crafts, treats, books, and of course a sing-along with Cantor Larry at 11:00.

December 14th - Gimel Tot Shabbat Oneg - More information to follow.

HELP NEEDED ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
Temple Beth Ami will be preparing and serving dinner for approx. 30 women on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) for the Interfaith Works Women's Center (IWWC).  Please  CLICK HERE  to sign up for this family-friendly Tikkun Olam activity.  Please email  Elizabeth Joseloff  or call (301-529-2147) with any questions. Thank You!

March 2 - 30th Anniversary Gala - You won't want to miss this amazing event!

ANOTHER REMINDER THAT
FAMILY FUN DAY has been rescheduled.
We will be having an end of the year bash
on Sunday, June 2 from 11-1.
We Need Your Help!
As many of you know, TBANS will be celebrating their 30th anniversary this upcoming year. In celebration of our wonderful Nursery School, we will be hosting a 30 th  Anniversary Gala, on Saturday March 2, 2019, which will include a Silent Auction as our major fundraiser of the year. We would love for our auction to be the biggest and best ever and that’s why we’re reaching out to you for your support and assistance! 

The success of our fundraiser depends exclusively on contributions from our community... gift cards, physical merchandise or services, travel/hotel accommodations, sports/entertainment, monetary donations, etc. Please let us know if you, or someone that you know, would be willing to donate or help solicit any of these items. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! We look forward to celebrating with you on March 2, 2019!!!

If you would like to donate, help, or have any questions, please contact Dani Woo at daniwoo117@gmail.com .
Tag, You're IT! is Back!!!
This is supposed to be fun fundraiser! A grown-up version of the classic kids game. However, we only make money if you tag your friends, so please pass it on!

Please remember to ONLY tag TBANS families' cars!!

Don't forget your pictures. #IveBeenTaggedTBANS
We wish everyone a wonderful Hanukkah, filled with family, friends , and latkes!!!

Tammy & Kristin
STAY IN TOUCH

Parent Committee Meetings
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! 
Wednesdays at 7:30
 Venue will be announced prior to each meeting.

Dates of this year's meetings: 
January 16th
February 20th
March 27th
May 15th

TBANS TALK
TBANS_Talk (the Nursery School Listserve) is a private forum for sharing useful information and reminders. Please sign up so you can receive the latest news about Parent Committee events and other happenings in our school community. For TBANS (current and alumni) only. Visit the nursery school's website  HERE and scroll down to the "Nursery School Listserve" heading to enter your email address for admittance. 

FACEBOOK
Look for TBANS on Facebook for updates and news.

EMAIL US

CHECK YOUR CHILD'S BAG
Flyers, forms, and invitations often go home in your child's school bag. Don't forget to take a peak inside!

VISIT US IN THE LOBBY
We table throughout the year...discount cards, shop and eat airbrush sales, photography sign ups, raffles...all sorts of good stuff. Come on in and see what's new!
IDEAS WANTED!
Every Parent Committee program started as an idea from a parent like you.
Have an idea for something new? Let us know!!!


Contact us with any questions at:
Tammy Rosner,  Parent Committee Co-chair 2017-2019
Kristin Erdheim, Parent Committee Co-chair 2018-2020