e ta le men E x r y P TO Ess NEWS November 2013 President Nicole Dolan 860.767.3379 nicdolan@yahoo.com Vice President The will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Baked goods wrapped and ready for sale should be dropped of the morning of the sale from 7:30-8:30am at the Town Hall parking lot. We will be located near the entrance of Town Hall. Please bake and support this anticipated town event! Kim Hill Treasurer Jenn Salbinski Co-Recording Secretaries Sarah Whitney Marta Collins Corresponding Secretary Sarah Waterhouse Holiday Boutique The much anticipated Holiday Boutique will take place on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 3:00-6:00pm at Essex Elementary School. We will be featuring many local vendors, from oils to jewelry, houswares, dog and kitty treats, soaps, clothing and many more!!! Remember, our school earns 10% from all sales. We still have more openings for vendors, please contact Desiree Richardell at vegetableivory@att.net or call/text 860-391-9533. Cultural Arts The next Cultural Arts will take place on November 19, 2013 with a performance by Chariot of the Sun. Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology. Using a combination of poetry, masks, mime, and skillful audience participation, Chariot of the Sun brings these classic tales to life. Included are the myth of Phaethon and his chariot, Pandora and her mysterious box, and the thrilling tale of Odysseus and Cyclops. It s a presentation that offers an accessible and fun introduction to the stories of ancient Greece. PTO Parking Spot Mark Your Calendar! Next PTO Meeting... Tuesday Nov 5th, 2013 at 7pm Library/Media Center The PTO Parking Spot was part of the Silent Auction this year. The Benson Family has won the spot for the year. Please do not park in this spot, there is plenty of parking in the back of the school on the playground. Jeannie Gift Wrap Thank you to everyone for your support of the PTO fall fundraiser. We earned $8,500 for our school! We hope you enjoyed the wrapping paper and gift items. If you have any questions please contact Kristen Brady at kristenbrady85@yahoo.com.
The PTO would like to extend a huge thank you to all who helped make the Harvest Festival a successful event for our families and our community! The event raised over $15,000. Book Fair for November 2014 Co-Chairs for 2014 Thank you all for supporting the PTO Book Fair! We d like to thank all the volunteers that made the Book Fair another success. As well, thank you for sending in Used Books so that all children can afford a book. We continued to earn our school Scholastic points for valuable resources and books for your children. We earn thousands of dollars to go toward the PTO budget that works toward enriching our children s education our all year round. The best is seeing the kids glowing with their books you can t beat it! We look forward to seeing everyone again in March at our Spring Book Fair The PTO has been hard at work this fall. Thank you to the following committee members who have been busy volunteering their time at Essex Elementary School on behalf of the PTO: Book Fair Heather Delouchry, Kris Thomas, Stacia Rice-Libby and Alyson Finnegan Room Parent Coordinator Maureen Heher Jeannine Gift Wrap Sale Kristen Brady Jennifer Lynch Lonni Helsel and Deb Campion Flyer Distribution Deb Campion Birthday Book Program Jen Pitman Cultural Arts Sarah Wadle, Sarah Cody Rector and Sue Strecker Holiday Boutique Desiree Richardell Directory Rae Wyrebek Newsletter Karen Senn
Continued... Birthday Book List You can donate a book to the Essex Elementary School Library in honor of your child s birthday or other special occassion! The following books were donated in September and October: Book Title & Author Donated by... In honor of... What Sisters Do Best/What Brothers Do The Cirillo Family Aliza Cirillo Best by Laura Numeroff Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin Mom & Dad Zachary Scott Alien on a Rampage by Clete Barrett Smith Mom, Dad, & Anne- Charles Hinckley Marie Fly High Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold Mom & Dad Maeve Gosman National Geographic Readers: Titanic by Melissa Stewart Lonni & Eric Helsel Jack Patrick Helsel The Wonderful Flight To the Mushroom Planet Mom & Dad Christian Jones by Eleanor Cameron Smiles To Go by Jerry Spinelli Amish Shah Esha Shah National Geographic First BIG Book of The Crown Family Nathan Crown Dinosaurs by Catherine D. Hughes Stuck by Oliver Jeffers The Rector Family Ben Rector Beyond Lucky by Sarah Aronson The Rector Family Sam Rector Perfect Season by Tim Green Mom & Dad Zach Dolan How To Make Apple Pie and See the World by His Parents, Sarah & Shepard Whitney Marjorie Priceman Palmer Whitney Hamster Magic by Lynne Jonell Madison Poulin & Her Family! Madison Poulin Jack Russell: Dog Detective The Ham Heist by Darrel & Sally Odgers Dumpling Days by Grace Lin Jack Russell: Dog Detective - The Blue Stealer by Darrel & Sally Odgers The Adamson/Schaller Family Mom, Dad, Maggie, & Lily The Shakun Family Siena Schaller Jenny Merrick Patrick Shakun Poetrees by Douglas Florian Mom & Dad Andrew Thomas Three Hens and a Peacock by Lester L. Mom, Dad, & Elaina Vanessa Noble Laminack Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Melissa Carlson Genevieve Carlson Henkes Summer According To Humphrey by Betty G. Mom & Dad Cece Mulligan Birney Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels by Jamie Michalak Matt & Janet Cooper Matthew Cooper
Continued... Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky The Karch Family Pip Karch Minnie and Moo Go To Paris by Denys Cazet Sophia Bonanno Sophia Bonanno Geronimo Stilton The Dragon Prophecy by Geronimo Stilton Max Gatto Maxwell Gatto Dodsworth in Paris by Tim Egan The Spallone-Walmsley Tristan P.W. Spallone Family Survivors - A Hidden Enemy by Erin Hunter Mom & Dad Sawyer Joy Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies by Andrea Beaty Benjamin Koltai Ben Koltai Once Upon a Toad by Heather Vogel Frederick Mom, Dad, & Jonas Shea Campion READ READ READ
We ve had many requests from families who would like to be a part of the EES Birthday Book Program, but who may have missed out on the form at the beginning of the year. So, here it is again! Honor your child s birthday by giving a book to the Essex Elementary School Library! In recognition of your child s special day, you and your child choose a book to donate to the library, and we will place a permanent bookplate with your child s name and birthday and the donor s name inside the book. The bookplates have been specially designed by Bloom Art School owner and children s book illustrator, Linda Bronson. Your child will be the first to check out the new book from the library. All of the Birthday Books will be purchased through the EES PTO. To participate in the program, families may select either a hardcover book for $12 or a paperback book for $5. The PTO is working with Mrs. Giaconia in the Media Center to provide a list of books for this program that will expand our library collection and minimize duplicate books. Approximately 2-4 weeks before your child s birthday, someone from the Birthday Book committee will contact you with a list of books that are available. Please complete all information on the form below and return it with your payment to the EES office. For more information, please contact Birthday Book Coordinator, Jen Pitman, at 860.767.1378 or jandbpitman@comcast.net. Thank you! EES Birthday Book Program Sponsored by the Essex Elementary School PTO Yes, I want to participate in the EES Birthday Book Program! Information as you would like it to appear on bookplate: Student s Name: M F Birthday: Donated by: Please also include the following information: Donor s Telephone Number: Email: Child s Grade AND Classroom Teacher: We would like to donate a hardcover book (check enclosed for $12). Check # We would like a donate a paperback book (check enclosed for $5). Check # Please make checks payable to EES PTO.