The National PTA has a great list of ways to get involved in your child’s education. Here are just a few ideas:

1. Attend PTA or parent meetings regularly.

2. Read classroom and school newsletters.

3. Read and know your school’s handbook.

4. Meet your child’s friends and get to know their parents.

5. Contact your school for information on family programs and resources.

6. Attend workshops or seminars on various parenting topics.

7. Discuss your child’s school day and homework daily.

8. Learn your child’s strengths and weaknesses in different areas of school.

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING

Shopping dates for the Holiday Gift Shop are Tuesday an Wednesday, December 7^th and 8^th. Parents who volunteered for this event on the Scott School Volunteer form will be contacted. Anyone who missed the chance to volunteer and would like to help during set-up, clean-up or shopping can contact Co-chairs Cheryl Schimizzi at 669-1703 or Leann Lerie Matta at 669-6676.

Hi!  Laura Heinritz and Teresa Brown, your FECC Building Reps are hard at work at Fuerstanau this Fall.  With the help of Parents, Grandparents and others they've gotten lots done ....

Laura coordinated and worked at Spirit sales and the Book Fair.  She also organized the recent Conference Cuisine for the Staff.  Our list of individual helpers will be in the FECC newsletter.  Thanks all you great cooks and bakers!!!

Teresa Brown attended the FECC Parent Advisory Meeting, giving a brief explanation of the PTA's function.  She also coordinated and worked at the Book Fair with Laura.

They're currently planning the Holiday Gift Shop.  If you have any questions or want to help at FECC, give them a call -

Teresa Brown  669-1325

Laura Heinritz  669-7258

 STILL GROWING STRONG

Our Membership Drive is going great this year. We have already surpassed last year's membership of 370 by 43 memberships! We have 413 members so far with a few more coming in every week. Thank you so much for supporting your PTA.

The PTA has been actively organizing fun events for students, teachers and staff at Herbison Woods.  The end of October culminated in a whole 6th grade class event to celebrate Halloween.  The kids were treated to snacks and a Halloween craft and games in their home rooms.  This big event could not have been a success without the help of a large number of people.  Thank you to:  Camille Hudson, Beth Aben, Susan DeKorte, Staci Dietzel, Lisa Waite Trago, DeAnna Kinney, Geannine Simmer, Denise Adrian, Jan Rolls, Jen Rostar, Anita Russell, Koem Cho, Chris Helmer, Angela Cottrell, Pam Hardy, Tammy Uribe, Marla Swanson, Susie Templeman, Robin DiFranco, Jolie Lyon, April Koets, Edie Earl, Kathie Boynton, Karen McCloskey, Sandi Sherman, Cheryl Schimizzi, Ruth Vanderwier, Stephanie Acre, Faith A. West, Jill Lange, Diane Coon, Sheryl Strouse, Sue Howland, Vicki Theis, Karin Katch, Mary Wickens, Wendy Brown, Kathy Kendall, Amy Stygles, Robyn Spitzley, Debra Matz-Morgan, Lori Womboldt, Vicki LaCharite, Sandy Hadar, Tom VanDerwoude, Tamra Kosier, Angela Stein, Becky Treber, Sherry Bukoski, Jane Church, Julie Courter, Karen VanderMass, Cindy Sheedy, Sandy Yockey, Teresa Jakubcauin, Jami Morse, Deborah Spagnuolo, Mary Anne Park, Kim Buta Blair, Deb Hunt, Mary McKinnon, Nancy Summerton, Julie Pabst, Barb McManus, Barb Upshaw, Dawn Miller, Barb Wyman, Matinga Ragetz, Mary Jo Fedewa, Kim Blair, LeAnn Droste, Susan Treadway, Susan Crilley, Lisa Hellems, Rhonda Stevens, Daneanne Livermore, Mary Fox, Machelle McGiveron, Cindy Reisig, Stefanie Heinritz, Mary Taetsch, Lori Bogart, Kris Poulson, Stacey Higbie, Laura DuBreuil, Julie Gordon and Laurie Ward!

The Halloween party was quickly followed up by the Teachers and Staff Conference Cuisine luncheon held on November 4th.  The number of people that eagerly contributed was wonderful and the teachers and staff were grateful for the many and varied dishes!  Thank you to:  Corrina Scheffler, Beth Aben, Amy Rusnell, LeAnn Droste, Anita Russell, Chris Bishop, Sue Vaughn, Cindy Sheedy, Rhonda Stevens, Pat Howard, Sue Vlahakis, Carla Gallagher, Jan Rolls, Robin

DiFranco, Lisa Hellems, Pam Smith, Jackie VanAmburg, Peggy Ruiz-Helmic, Donna Sowulewski, Nancy Zamiara, Kay Harless, Cindy Brushaber, Martha Hibbs, Renee Sheridan, Kris Poulson, Susie Tempelman, Amy Stygles, Jennifer Rostar, Mary Jo Fedewa, Mary Kulhanek, Rhonda Dick, Dari Mahoney, Angela Cottrell, Roni and Katie Beck, Aleen Hosteller, Deb Budzinski, Sandy Billingsley, Camille Hudson, Patty Maher, Ana Horn, Angie Daumann, Robin, Goodenough, Tina Ashbrook, Pam Smith, Jennifer Casey, Lisa Toth and the awesome clean-up crew of Susan, Jacob and Wyatt Treadway and Thomas Jimmerson.

A big thank you to Jack Thompson at Herbison Woods School for his willingness to help with any request!  Thanks everyone for making my job easier! 

Lori Fox, PTA Representative at Herbison Woods

DeWitt Elementary PTA presents "Kids and Computers: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly" on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 pm at Schavey Road Elementary School.  Mary Osmar, DeWitt Schools Media Specialist, will highlight the "good' things your child is doing with computers in school.  Sharon Worthington, Clinton County Deputy Sheriff, will help you identify the "bad and the ugly" things about computer use, sharing information on minimizing the risks to your child.

For more information, see the flyer in your child’s Friday Folder.