What's New with the PTO?
Committee Updates
Spring Fling Committee:
Spring Fling has a NEW DATE! Our event has been moved to Friday, May 1!
We will be having Volunteer Meetings leading up to the event and hope you can attend. If you cannot attend one of our volunteer meetings but are interested in helping either behind the scenes or at the event, please go to our Spring Fling Sign Up and choose your committee of choice to be a part of!
Next Volunteer Meeting: Tuesday, March 10 @ 7:00 PM
Social Committee:
Here are some of the upcoming events the committee has planned so get them on your calendar and find a sitter!!!
March 3rd, 6:00-9:00pm | Board and Brush Event
Click on the link above to register your spot at this event NOW!
FUTURE EVENTS:
April 9th | Downtown Victoria Shopping Day
May 7th | Mainstream Boutique Shopping Event
May 28th | Total Wine Event
Staff Dinner Sign Ups are OPEN!
Help us support our amazing Bluff Creek Staff by signing up to bring an food item during conference nights on Tuesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 27
Staff Dinner: Taco Bar | Tuesday, February 18
Staff Dinner: Soups, Salads, & Hot Sandwiches | Thursday, February 27
Box Tops Update
Parents we are still collecting food labels through this year please take a look at bluffcreekpto.weebly.com/food-labels for more information on this program. Please keep sending in your unexpired box tops to school, we have a collection bin located in the office. As a reminder new this year please download the Box Top App and scan your receipt so our school can continue to receive FREE MONEY.
NEXT SUBMISSION FOR PHYSICAL BOX TOPS IS MARCH 1ST PLEASE SUMMIT BY 2-28-2020
(you can continue to scan receipts throughout the calendar year)
Thanks to everyone who is participating BCE has earn $259.70 this year and our goal is $1000.
Spring Fling has a NEW DATE! Our event has been moved to Friday, May 1!
We will be having Volunteer Meetings leading up to the event and hope you can attend. If you cannot attend one of our volunteer meetings but are interested in helping either behind the scenes or at the event, please go to our Spring Fling Sign Up and choose your committee of choice to be a part of!
Next Volunteer Meeting: Tuesday, March 10 @ 7:00 PM
Social Committee:
Here are some of the upcoming events the committee has planned so get them on your calendar and find a sitter!!!
March 3rd, 6:00-9:00pm | Board and Brush Event
Click on the link above to register your spot at this event NOW!
FUTURE EVENTS:
April 9th | Downtown Victoria Shopping Day
May 7th | Mainstream Boutique Shopping Event
May 28th | Total Wine Event
Staff Dinner Sign Ups are OPEN!
Help us support our amazing Bluff Creek Staff by signing up to bring an food item during conference nights on Tuesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 27
Staff Dinner: Taco Bar | Tuesday, February 18
Staff Dinner: Soups, Salads, & Hot Sandwiches | Thursday, February 27
Box Tops Update
Parents we are still collecting food labels through this year please take a look at bluffcreekpto.weebly.com/food-labels for more information on this program. Please keep sending in your unexpired box tops to school, we have a collection bin located in the office. As a reminder new this year please download the Box Top App and scan your receipt so our school can continue to receive FREE MONEY.
NEXT SUBMISSION FOR PHYSICAL BOX TOPS IS MARCH 1ST PLEASE SUMMIT BY 2-28-2020
(you can continue to scan receipts throughout the calendar year)
Thanks to everyone who is participating BCE has earn $259.70 this year and our goal is $1000.
2020-2021 PTO Volunteer Opportunities
As you've heard a million times before, it takes a village to raise a kid and equally so to run a PTO for a school. We have many positions open for the next school including that of the Board and many of our Committees.
We ask that you take a moment to think about how your involvement in the school could help soften some of the hits that may be coming as a result of the failed referendum. Find a committee that suits your style and interests.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions as we love to hear from you and how we can get you involved. All roles available come with current and former PTO member support to help you navigate the process and inner workings. We will not throw you into something without all the support necessary to be successful.
OPEN BOARD ROLES:
PTO President (2 Positions)
PTO Secretary (1 Position)
PTO Treasurer (1 Position)
OPEN COMMITTEE ROLES (2 Co-Chairs per Committee):
Co-Chair for Art & Adventure |1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chair for Book Fair | 1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chairs for Fall Fling (formally Spring Fling) | Many Positions Open to support the Event, Games, Entertainment, Food, Kids Raffle, Volunteers
Co-Chair for Family Fun Night |1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chair for Friends of Media Center |1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co Chairs for Spring Fun Run (formally Fall Fun Run) | 2 Positions Open
Co-Chair with the Gardening Committee | 1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Publicity Committee | 1 Position Open - 2 Positions Filled (no co-chairs)
Co-Chair for School Supply Packs | 1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chair for School Store | 1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chairs for Restaurant Night | 2 Positions Open
Co-Chairs for Yearbook | 2 Positions Open
We ask that you take a moment to think about how your involvement in the school could help soften some of the hits that may be coming as a result of the failed referendum. Find a committee that suits your style and interests.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions as we love to hear from you and how we can get you involved. All roles available come with current and former PTO member support to help you navigate the process and inner workings. We will not throw you into something without all the support necessary to be successful.
OPEN BOARD ROLES:
PTO President (2 Positions)
PTO Secretary (1 Position)
PTO Treasurer (1 Position)
OPEN COMMITTEE ROLES (2 Co-Chairs per Committee):
Co-Chair for Art & Adventure |1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chair for Book Fair | 1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chairs for Fall Fling (formally Spring Fling) | Many Positions Open to support the Event, Games, Entertainment, Food, Kids Raffle, Volunteers
Co-Chair for Family Fun Night |1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chair for Friends of Media Center |1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co Chairs for Spring Fun Run (formally Fall Fun Run) | 2 Positions Open
Co-Chair with the Gardening Committee | 1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Publicity Committee | 1 Position Open - 2 Positions Filled (no co-chairs)
Co-Chair for School Supply Packs | 1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chair for School Store | 1 Position Open - 1 Position Filled
Co-Chairs for Restaurant Night | 2 Positions Open
Co-Chairs for Yearbook | 2 Positions Open
Open Volunteer Opportunties
Log into Membership Toolkit and see all Committee and Open Volunteer Sign Ups HERE or click below for individual opportunities:
- Volunteer Committees
- School Store | All Year
- Media Center Volunteers | All Year
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade Reading Buddies | All Year
- Project Impact | Thursday, May 14
- Spring Fling Committee Sign Up | Friday, May 1
BIG IMPORTANT DATES
February
- Monday, February 17 | No School
- Tuesday, February 18 | Staff Appreciation Dinner
- Theme: Taco Bar
- Tuesday, February 18 - Monday, March 2 | Scholastic Book Fair
- Sign up HERE
- Thursday, February 20 | Restaurant Night @ Noodles & Co
- Friday, February 21 | School Store
- Sign up HERE
- Thursday, February 27 | Staff Appreciation Dinner
- Theme: Soups, Salads, & Hot Sandwiches
WAYS TO DONATE (WITHOUT EVEN NOTICING)
- Attend the PTO events with your family and have fun! The proceeds go right back to the school
- Shop for books at the Scholastic.com. BCE receives free books based on the sales
- Restaurant Nights: take the family out to eat and we'll get a portion back of the sales (See BCE PTO Calendar for all the dates)
- OfficeMax: mention BCE at check out and 20% of your purchase will be donated to BCE
- Amazon Smile: designate Bluff Creek as your selected charity and Amazon will donate 2% of your order. (on eligible products)
- Collect Box Tops AND download the Box Tops app to scan your receipts and easily donate that money directly to the school
- Order Papa John's: use BLUFF20 anytime for 20% off your entire order as well as 20% back to BCE
PTO BOARD CONTACTS
Presidents: Michelle McNallan & Raina Horgan | Vice Presidents: Lindsey Berry & Alieke van Wuyckhuyse
Secretary: Rachel Brandt | Treasurer: Jill Perkins
Contact Us: 612.504.0355 | BluffCreekPTO@gmail.com
Secretary: Rachel Brandt | Treasurer: Jill Perkins
Contact Us: 612.504.0355 | BluffCreekPTO@gmail.com