Originally delivered on 8/8/2021 3:05 pm

SUBJECT: August 8, 2021 - Back to School Edition

August 8, 2021

Come meet YOUR teacher on Friday, August 13th from 4-5 pm.

4 - 4:45 pm: Last names M-Z
4:45 - 5:30 pm: Last names A-L

Don't forget to bring your school supplies with you on Friday! Still need school supplies? You can find a link to a teacher-approved list below.

School Supply List

Friday, August 13 (4-5:30 pm)

If you ordered Sprout School Supply kits they will be distributed in the cafeteria at Meet the Teacher on August 13th (last names M-Z 4-4:45 pm and A-L 4:45-5:30).

August 14th to 16th

Grab your chalk and decorate Baldwin's sidewalks to welcome back students, teachers, and staff.

Monday, August 16 (8:30 - 9:30 am)

Incoming Kinder students and families:

Join us for a special playdate on Baldwin's Large Playground. Your new Bobcat will have the opportunity to meet children in his/her class. Don't miss the celebration and the opportunity to meet new friends and classmates! You might even see some special guests!

Questions: Kristi Campbell, Kindergarten Playdate Chair

Note: It will be hot so be sure to bring plenty of water. We will not be able to enter the building, so we won't have access to school bathrooms.

Back To School Luncheon - Desserts Needed

The Watch D.O.G.S. and the Teacher Appreciation Committee are hosting a luncheon for teachers on Monday, August 16th. We need your help to provide cookies for dessert! If you're able to contribute, please consider signing up to bring cookies by visiting the link below. Be sure to follow the packaging instructions specified on the signup. Thanks for supporting our teachers!

Volunteer to Bring Cookies

Tuesday, August 17 (7:40 -8:15 am)

Are you cheering or are you tearing on the first day of school?

After you drop your Bobcat students off in their classrooms, parents are invited to a special reception on the blacktop (covered area behind the Gym) to welcome you to Baldwin. Enjoy breakfast pastries and get to know other parents. A short welcome message will be given by one of our Baldwin administrators.

Membership

The 2021-2022 PTA membership year has begun and joining is easy! Become a Member today to support our Students and Staff all year long!

Please contact our Membership VP, Lori Martinez (membership@baldiwnpta.org) if you have any questions about registration and dues.

Become a Member Today!

Celebrate the First Day of School with TCBY

Celebrate the First Day of School (WOO HOO) with a cool treat at TCBY Parkside Village (Slaughter & MoPac). Not only will you be treating yourself (and your kids) . . . a portion of ALL purchases from 3-8 pm Tuesday, August 17 will support Baldwin PTA.

Spirit Night with BJ's

Join us on August 23rd from 5 - 10 pm and take a night off from cooking! Head over to BJ's for a Baldwin Spirit Night. Be sure to bring your BJ's Spirit Night Flyer, so they know you are from Baldwin. 20% of all food sales by Baldwin families will be donated to our school.

Visit in person, order online, or place a take-out order.

When dining in: Present the flyer to your server at any time during your meal.
When ordering online: Enter the 6-digit code on the flyer (AUG820) at the time of checkout.
When placing a take-out order: Present the flyer to the BJs team member upon your arrival.

BJ's is located a 5207 Brodie lane #300 in Sunset Valley.

BJ's Spirit Night Flyer

Spirit Day with Kona Ice

Right after school, on Tuesday, August 31st, the KONA ICE truck will be parked across the street from Baldwin. Enjoy an ice-cold treat and a portion of all purchases made will be donated to Baldwin Elementary!

Regular cup: $3

King Kona: $4

Souvenir Cup: $5*

*These cups can be brought back to the next KONA ICE Day for $3 refills, also can be brought back ANYTIME you see a KONA truck for $3 refills.

Baldwin PTA works hard to raise funds to supplement school resources, support teachers and staff, and provide engaging programming for our school community. We can do it without our Bobcat CommYOUnity! Check out the options below!

Fundraising Volunteers

Baldwin PTA does a lot more than fundraising, but without fundraising, we wouldn't be able to support our teachers and staff or provide fun, family programming. We are looking for volunteers to coordinate two of our fundraising committees. Both opportunities can be done as a team easily done from home - no need to come to the school.

Spirit Nights: The Fall semester events have been scheduled; volunteers would coordinate the Spring semester.
HEB Gift Card Program: Card Distribution Chair (1) and distribution helpers (1-2)

Yearbook Coordinator

Are you a completionist? Is it important you have a yearbook for every year your child has been at Baldwin? Not crazy about last year's yearbook? Then we have an opportunity for you! We need a volunteer (or two), to coordinate the 2021-2022 Baldwin Yearbook. This is a great project for friends to work on together. If we do not have a volunteer(s), we will not be able to offer a yearbook for the 2021-2022 school year.

Interested in volunteering? Email us!

Welcome Back Baldwin Bobcat Families! We hope you had a fun, happy, and healthy summer. We are excited to begin this new school year and look forward to giving you CATCH updates, or any healthy eating or active movement updates in the Roar newsletter. Have a great start to this new school year!

Upcoming Events

Friday, August 13

4:00p Sprout School Supply Pick-up (last names M-Z)

4:45p Sprout School Supply Pick-up (last names A-L)

Saturday, August 14

Chalk the Walk

Sunday, August 15

Chalk the Walk

Monday, August 16

Chalk the Walk

8:30a Kindergarten Kick-off

Tuesday, August 17

7:40a Tears or Cheers Reception

3:10p Spirit Day with TCBY

Monday, August 23

5:00p Spirit Night at BJ's

Thursday, August 26

5:00p Back to School Night (K-2)

Tuesday, August 31

3:00p Spirit Day - Kona Ice

Next Issue

Our next issue of the ROAR is scheduled for September 12th . If you would like to submit content, please use the link below. Thanks for keeping our Bobcat community informed!

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