J C Booth PTO Newsletter - August 14, 2023

What's Happening at JC Booth

August 14, 2023

Important Dates

8/16 - Fall Picture Day
8/16 - Track n Chat with Troutman 6:30pm Booth track (weather permitting)
8/22 - First Volleyball game FRMS @ BMS: 5:00pm Booth gym
8/23 - PTO Meeting 9:30am room 602
8/23 - Duty Free Lunch volunteer opportunity sign up here
8/24 - First Football game BMS @ RSMS 5:30 pm
8/24 - Volleyball: FRMS @ BMS: 5:00pm Booth gym
8/25 - Fun Friday Trivia! After school 3:15 - 4:30 - all students welcome - register here
8/31 - Football: FRMS @ BMS: 5:30pm McIntosh High School
8/31 - Volleyball: BMMS @ BMS 5:00pm Booth gym

You can view our calendar at any time on our website at jcboothpto.org/calendar

#Students/Staff we support: 1240+

Goal: 340 families to donate

Current: 143 families donated

Help reach our goal

We have no other fundraisers during the year, so we depend on your tax deductible donations to make these events happen!

Your generosity supports

Individual gift cards for teachers supplies

Academic recognition treats

Student social events and dances

Sports equipment

Fine Arts special needs

Staff Appreciation treats and gifts

School beautification: lawn equipment and projects

Classroom equipment

And MUCH more!

click here to donate

Business Contributors

Do you own a business and want to partner with your local school? Businesses that contribute $250 or more will be recognized in our newsletter and on social media. Additional recognition for donations of $500 or more. All donations are tax deductible. Please email us for more information at jcboothmspto@gmail.com

PTO Meet & Greet

Wednesday, August 23

9:30 am

Room 602

Join us to discuss how you can help meet our school’s needs. Find out what’s going on this year at JC Booth and become part of the collective voice of many programs for our students and teachers.

We have an opening on the Executive Board for a President Elect, and need a chairperson for the school-wide Color Run. Please email us at jcboothmspto@gmail.com if interested.

Fun Friday! Student Trivia

Friday, August 25th

3:15 - 4:30 afterschool

JC Booth Cafeteria

All JC Booth students are invited to compete for prizes, eat snacks and have fun!

Students that pre-register will receive a free snack and drink. Snacks will be available for purchase for those that pay at the door.

Students Pre-Register HERE

A sign up for parent volunteers will be sent later this week.

Media Center Announcements

Study Hall is open daily from 7:20-8:00 am.
Chromebook help is available for students in the media center at 7:20-1st Period each day.
HERE is a link to purchase Chromebook insurance.
Save the date! The Fall Book Fair is Monday, October 16th-Friday, October 20th, 2023! There will be opportunities for parent volunteers.

Be sure to click below to see what our wonderful counselor's have planned August.

Counselor's Corner Newsletter

Spiritwear

Brand new spiritwear is available to pre-order now! Order by THIS Friday for delivery by Sept 8.

Click HERE to view the store

TCBY Sales

The PTO sells TCBY frozen yogurt on Fridays during lunch. The cost is $2.50. Please bring cash or purchase tokens on our website HERE.

Track -n- Chat

Mrs. Troutman has provided a wonderful opportunity for our school community to get together each week. Meet her at the Booth track to walk and talk each Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Students may come along and play on the field. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Hope to see you there!

FCA Announcements

See below information on the first meeting of the year. Plus, please scan the QR code to join our groupme to stay up to date on all events!

Jekyll Island Field Trip - 7th grade

The 7th grade will be traveling to Jekyll Island 4 H Center October 2-4. If your child is not signed up, please visit the trip website and sign up. Registration and deposits for the final slots are due Aug 14-17. Final payments are due September 5-8. Please reach out to Ms. Butera with questions at butera.kristen@fcboe.org.

Chorus Notes

We are so excited to kick off a new year in Chorus! Please add our concerts to your family calendar! These performances are required for Chorus members.

Fall Concert - September 25 (at MHS)

Winter Concert - December 4 (at MHS)

Pre-LGPE Concert - March 11 (at Flat Creek Baptist Church)

Spring Finale - May 20 (at MHS)

The concert night schedule will always be:

6:00 PM Students report, 6:50 PM Doors open, 8:00 PM Concert ends.

Chorus families please check your email for Chorus Notes every Friday!

BOX TOPS for FINE ARTS

Please add the BOX TOPS app to your phone, and start scanning your grocery receipts! Band, Chorus, and Orchestra share our earnings to purchase needed items for our classrooms. Please encourage family, friends, and neighbors to consider supporting us as well! Read all about it and register here:

Box Top Registration

August Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to these awesome Warriors on our staff!

Laurie Brosch - 2

Dana Noah - 3

Doretha Dempsey - 6

Kayla Seabolt - 16

Todd Borngesser - 17

Janee Smith - 21

Felicia Roe - 27

Don't Miss Out on the Warrior Fun!

Stay in the know! Please connect with us on our NEW website at jcboothpto.org and on Instagram and Facebook by clicking the icons below.

Thank you to our Supportive Community!