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UPDATE! DATES HAVE CHANGED!!!

Who: Calling all 5-8 graders to audition for the onstage cast of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. 

When: Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Thursday, Feb. 8, 3:10-4:45

Where: Mrs. Edwards’ classroom, Room 018

Details: Those auditioning will be asked to read passages from the script, sing a section of a song from the show and demonstrate some movement through choreography. All audition requirements will be taught and rehearsed at the auditions. Further information for those interested in backstage crew will be available soon. Information will be provided via Talking Points and this PTO newsletter once the show is cast. A parent meeting will be held once the show is cast, and those details will also be communicated via Talking Points and the PTO newsletter.



Questions:  Contact Mrs. Edwards – Aedwards2@pghschools.org

Have balls and jump ropes that haven't been touched in a while? Want to clean out space in your garage/basement? Colfax recess is in need of new equipment!

Please check out the list below, sign up for what you have, and send those to Colfax with attention to Gina Lasek.

Please do NOT buy new equipment. Thanks to you, the PTO has funds that it will use to buy new equipment for any unmet needs.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A9AD2FA0FDC52-47152673-colfax

Speaking of recess... Do you have an hour to spare during the day? Consider volunteering at recess!

Recess volunteers take classes to the lower playground. The kids love it! 

If interested or if you want more information, contact Ashley Ingram at volunteers@colfaxpto.org.

Here are some more links you may find helpful in navigating life at Colfax!

• Colfax Directory 2023-2024
• School breakfast and lunch menus
• Early dismissal form
• Full Year School Calendar at a Glance
• Colfax website
• Student Handbook
• When to keep your child home from school
• Suggest topics for PTO meetings
• Schedule a Building Tour (for prospective families)