December 2021 Newsletter

Greetings Family!

Please see the below reminders for December, Dates to Remember, Updates on the Fundraiser and more! We can't believe the year is almost over! Exciting things lie ahead!! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out at jldpto@gmail.com. We are SOOOOOO grateful for everyone that helped us reach our fundraising goal this Fall! On behalf of the school, students and teachers; We Thank You from the bottom of our hearts

James L Dennis Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (JLDPTO)

DECEMBER DATES of IMPORTANCE

Friday 12/3 - CareShare - turn in cash/check deadline

Sunday 12/5 - CareShare - online donation deadline

Monday 12/13 - 12/17 - Santa Store Open

Friday 12/17 - Holiday Parties & Last Day before Winter Break!

Monday 12/20 - Monday 1/3 - Winter Break!

Tuesday 1/4 - Classes Resume (Spring Semester)

CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Please donate for the classroom Christmas parties which are planned for December 17th, the last day before winter break! Send money back to the school in the envelope sent home, or donate through our Membership Toolkit App HERE ðŸŽ„

What is Santa Store?

Items range from jewelry, small toys or gadgets, cups, gloves and more available in different prices $1, $2, $5, $10 (and some rare items for slightly more) that help students practice the fun of giving and allows them to get into the holiday spirit!

We will be sure to share pics on Facebook with some sneak peeks of merchandise available in case you've never seen what's this fun store includes. See the envelope coming home this week and fill out details on whom your student is purchasing a gift for so our shop helpers can assist them with shopping! Remember to include cash or check made out to "JLD PTO" for them to be able to shop!

FUNDRAISER UPDATE

Classroom Winners List

Individual Winners List

YES! Mrs. White WILL be dying her hair and be turned into a DONUT!!!

2020-2021 JLD Teacher & Staff Favorites

Every year we try to help fellow parents by collecting information about the "favorites" of our Teachers and Staff at Dennis. Staff and Teachers favorite colors, flowers, Sonic drink etc. is available on the list HERE! Or, just click the picture to download the file.

SLUSHIE DAYS THIS YEAR!

We now have a dye free lychee juice "refresher" as an option on Slushie Day!

Order your student's slushie day slushie in Strawberry, Green Apple or Peach Mango! Slushie's are $3 each, and you can visit the STORE each month to order -OR- order the "ANNUAL SLUSHIE BUNDLE" to make sure your kiddo has a standing slushie order for ALL remaining slushie days this year! Orders must be placed by 10pm the Monday before Slushie Day.

Remaining Slushie Days: 1/26, 2/16, 3/23, 4/20

Click Here to Make JLD your Amazon Smile Charity

DID YOU KNOW OUR APP HAS A CALENDAR? YOU CAN EVEN LINK IT TO YOUR SMART PHONE!

You can visit the calendar anytime!

You can even link it to your smartphone!

Or, Visit the District Calendar HERE

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:

Download the Box Tops App, Scan receipts, and earn FREE MONEY for our school!

SHOPPING ONLINE FOR GROCERIES?

No problem! Make sure you have a Box Tops account. Then, forward your email receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com using the same email that's associated with your BTFE account!

INTERESTED IN VOLNTEERING?

That would be AMAZING!!

Keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities under our Sign-up Page! We have lots of opportunities coming up and need help!

All Volunteers should turn in a filled out volunteer form to the office a week before they'll be onsite.

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