London Towne PTA: It's All About the Kids!

Welcome to the London Towne Elementary PTA Website

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2007-2008 PTA Board


Co-President: Tina Whittington
703-266-2687
tina@londontownepta.com

Co-President: Lisa Raisbeck
703-266-6799
lisa@londontownepta.com

Treasurer: Mindy Spiller
703-815-5393
mindy@londontownepta.com

Secretary: Aaren Cravaritis
703-489-2869
aaren@londontownepta.com

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Upcoming Events


2008 Spring Fundraiser
 Your child will be creating their artwork in school, using the regular art curriculum as the basis for their work of art. 

A large magnet will be made from this artwork and sent home for you to review.  You may purchase the magnet,

return it without obligation, and/or purchase a variety of other products featuring your child’s own artwork.

Orders are placed in April and products are delivered in early June. If you have any questions please contact Jill Hamilton at:
 jhamilton@sesi-online.com or (703) 322-4482

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PTA Meeting


May 6th, 2008

7 pm

 In the School Library at 7:00 pm

We will swear in the new PTA board and enjoy a potluck dessert. Come share your ideas

for the upcoming school year and welcome your new PTA Leaders!!!


Note: If you are interested in being the PTA web page curator for the 2008-2009 school year,

please contact Aaren Cravaritis for more information at 703-222-7665.
It's easy to do from home. All you need is an internet connection!

 
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2007-2008 Events


The PTA puts on many popular events throughout the year. They are opportunities for the students, teachers and parents to

come together and share our cultures, celebrate being a community, and to have fun! Look for announcements about upcoming events

and who to contact via the PTA newsletter, your child's Tuesday folder, and the "Keep in Touch" email message system.


If you are interested in helping out in any of these events,
please contact Lisa Raisbeck at lisa@londontownepta.com or 703-266-6799.

 


September/October:

International Night - This is a wonderful night to celebrate the diversity of London Towne and our community. Families donate food to share, display or wear costumes representing their country, perform a dance, and display items representing their country, and more!
Date: October 26, 2007
Time: 6-8pm

Fall Fundraiser – Gift-wrap/catalog orders. This fundraiser supports most of our activities throughout the year!

The Reflections Program - an arts recognition and achievement program for students, grades preschool through sixth. It provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme. Volunteers help the art teacher coordinate the art show and awards ceremony.  


November:

Spirit Night - Chick Fil-A - This event always has a huge turnout. Teachers and parents come out to support the fundraiser and to watch the chicken nugget eating contest! This year's winner was Assistant Principal Mr. Mitchell!
Date: November 14, 2007
Time: 5-8pm

Thanksgiving Luncheon - Volunteers are needed to host in the cafeteria and gym during this special lunch.  You can ask to be assigned a time before or after your child eats lunch so you can stay and dine with them!
Date: November 15, 2007


December:


Silent Auction and Bingo Night - This is a great night. There is a silent auction room filled with fantastic items to bid on, donated by local area businesses and friends and families of London Towne. Bingo gets going with bingo card and raffle ticket sales at 6:30 pm. There is also a kids' craft area with fun holiday crafts and face painting!
Date: December 7, 2007
Time: 7-9pm

Winter Book Fair - This event raises money for our school library to buy new books.
Date: December 17 – 21, 2007
Time: varies
Location: School Library


January:


Movie Night - This year the movie was Ratatouille (G). Don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag and pillow because we camp out in the cafeteria in front of an enormous movie screen. Admission and popcorn are free!
Date: January 11, 2008
Time: 7pm


March/April:

   
Spring Book Fair - raises money for our school library to buy new books.
Date: March 31 - April 4, 2008
Time: varies
Location: School Library

Basketball Game - Please join us for a night of fun watching our LT staff take on Centreville ES in its annual basketball game.
Date: April 11, 2008
Time: 7pm
Place: Centreville High School

Spring Fundraiser - Original Works art work features your child's art work reproduced on gift items such as hot pads, mugs and stationery! Contact Chair Jill Hamilton at: jhamilton@sesi-online.com or (703) 322-4482 if you would like to help publicize this fundraiser and help with orders.
Date: Orders are placed in April and products are delivered in early June.


May:

Teacher Appreciation Week - Help make this week as special as it can be for our dedicated teachers. There are so many fun ways to express the gratitude we all feel for their commitment to our kids.
Date: May 5 – 9, 2008

Spirit Night - Come in and have some ice cream with friends! London Towne earns a portion of all sales that night!  
Date: May 16, 2008
Time: 7-9 pm
Place: Baskin Robbins (route 29 next to Giant and Tippy's Tacos)

 

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Silent Fundraisers

 

Office Depot's 5% Back to Schools Program - 5% of your entire sale can be credited to London Towne if you mention us before your check out. No card or registration is required!  London Towne's ID # is 70103308. [The PTA does not sell school supplies.]

GIANT A+ Bonus Bucks Program - Every time you shop with your card between October 5, 2007 and April 3, 2008 our school will earn A+ Bonus Bucks which converts into CASH each month! Register your Giant Bonus Card at any Giant store. London Towne's ID # is 01855. If you participated last year, you need to redesignate this year.

Safeway eScrip Program - Every time you shop at Safeway with your Club Card, up to 4% of your purchases will be credited to our school as cash! Go to eScrip.com and register your Club Card or credit card. London Towne's ID # is 6530098.

BoxTops for Education - London Towne receives 10 cents for every label you send in! Save the labels off many products such as General Mills cereals, Pillsbury refrigerated items, Betty Crocker baking products, Ziploc bags and containers, Old El Paso items, and more! Reminder: Please cut outside the dotted line of the coupon, or it can't be redeemed. Drop off boxes are located in the lobby of the school.

Target: Take Charge of Education - Target will donate 1% of REDcard purchases at Target and Target.com as cash for our school. Go to the Target web site to register. London Towne's ID # is 103669.

Staples Recycle for Education Program - London Towne receives $3 for every eligible ink or laser toner cartridge we collect and turn in. Drop off boxes are located in the lobby of the school.



It's free and it's easy! If you have any questions please call Marie Tickner at (703) 815-3829 or email: marie_bruce_tck@verizon.net.

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