IMES PTO Eagle Express
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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! It is celebrated nationally. We also celebrate staff at IMES. See below for all the fun things we planned this week to let our teachers and staff know how much we appreciate them! Please don't forgot to have your child send his or her favorite teacher(s) a note so they know how special they are! A sample letter is below.
School Supplies - Last Chance!
Thank you Corner!
A special thanks to Molly Gitelson and Cassie Hollander for chairing Family Fun Night! It was so much fun!

A big thanks to DeAnna Wall-Pastore (and her mom) for preparing all of the delicious homemade food - DeAnna's macaroni and cheese and pulled pork sandwiches were so good!

A big thank you to Jim Danalewich for putting together the popcorn carnival machine in less than 50 minutes!

A heartfelt thanks to Sarah Robohm, Shannon Hume, Jennifer Cayea, Anna Iamicelli and Danielle Squitieri who helped with set-up of Family Fun Night and running Musical Cakes.

Thank you to Somers Sports Arena (Adam Kern) for running fun sports games all night. The kids had a blast in the gym!

Thank you to Ridgefield's Bach to Rock for donating a DJ for the evening.

Thank you to Goldens Bridges Day Camp (Elana Shneyer) for providing fun arts and crafts!

AND thank you to all of our volunteers who donated cakes for Musical Cakes and volunteered your time to make sure Family Fun Night was fun!
Open Committee Chair Positions

We are still looking for parents to fill the following committee chair positions:

  • Art Army (help Mr. Eldridge hang art work and help with special projects)
  • Bulletin Board in Main Hallway
  • Class Pictures
  • JJHS College Scholarship
  • Fundraising Chair
  • Indoor and Outdoor Recess Equipment Chair
  • Yearbook - 5th Grade Liaison
  • Yearbook - Photography of Events
  • Yearbook - Accounting
  • Yearbook Communication

Thank you to all of the parents that have reached out and volunteered. Please email Kathy Martin at kathybarbermartin@gmail.com if you want to learn more about these openings.
Important Dates to Calendar
Friday, May 10th - JJMS Rock the Hall Benefit Concert at 6:30 pm (see district calendar for more info)

Saturday, May 11th - Special Voter Registration at 9 am - 3 pm (see district calendar for more info)

Tuesday, May 21st - Budget Vote and BOE Election (you vote at your elementary school)

Thursday, May 23rd - BOE Meeting at 7 pm - JJHS Library

Friday, May 24th - No School

Tuesday, May 28th - No School
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 6th - May 10th
We think our Teachers and Staff are extra special!
 
On Monday, we gifted a new microwave to the teachers and staff for their break room. On Tuesday, we provided breakfast. On Wednesday, we served a hot lunch from Bacio's Trattoria in Cross River. On Thursday, we made a monetary donation to the Community Center of Northern Westchester in the name of the IMES Teachers and Staff. On Friday, we are serving coffee, tea and treats.

Please have your child send in a note or two or three directly to his/her teachers (classroom, art, gym, music, library, etc.) to say just how special they are! You can create your own note or print our sample!

Thank you to all of the parents who signed up to bring in a breakfast item, drinks, desserts, flowers, etc. A special thanks to Karen Byrne, Daniella Fiorilli and Natalie Samter for the amazing display of appreciation in the main hallway!
New Spirit Wear!

New Spirit wear items can be purchased until May 15th. Please pass along to incoming kindergarteners for 2019-2020 school year.
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5th GRADE REMINDERS

DAYTIME WONKA PERFORMANCES:   Please remember that we ask only families of those classes performing to attend on that night of the show. Since nighttime seats are limited to 4 per fifth grader, grandparents are also welcome to come to the daytime performance earlier that day @   2:30pm   on 5/14 and 5/15.  PLEASE RSVP to Mrs Higgins if anyone from your family is attending during the day, so she can put them on the guest list at the front door.

5TH GRADE SERVICE PROJECT: Come help make a difference on Thursday, May 23rd @ 3:40pm - 5:45pm . If your 5th grader can attend, please send in the permission slip by May 15. See 5/7/19 email for details or email     diana.binger@gmail.com .

LEGISLATIVE FIELD TRIP : Permission slips are  due tomorrow , Friday May 10.

HELP STILL NEEDED!

The 5th Grade Play is in ONE WEEK and Mrs Higgins really needs your help during the Play on May 14 and 15. 

We are looking for 12 volunteers (6 per night) who can assist the actors getting dressed and waiting for their cues both before and during the play. You’d need to be there around 6pm on the night of the show and stay backstage throughout. So, if you sign up for this, please pick the night your child won't be performing! (** Specifically, we need 2 male volunteers each night, to help in the boys dressing room area.**) 
5th Grade's Service Project
Girl Scout Troop 2150's Community Service Project!
imespto.org
Check out the IMES PTO's new and improved website - thanks to Kevin McPartland. It's easy to use on your phone and lots of important links, including, the rotation schedule, lunch schedule and most recent Eagle Express.

All volunteers are required to fill out a volunteer application at  https://www.klschools.org/volunteer

Please note that this must be done EACH school year.
Community News
Lewisboro Library
Check out lewisborolibrary.org for the latest programs and events being offered at our local library.

Contact
IMES PTO website:  imespto.org   
Click  here  for the IMES School website
For any questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact our IMES PTO Co-Presidents at  kathybarbermartin@gmail.com  and/or  paulimespto@gmail.cm
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