Originally delivered on 12/19/2022 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: The ROAR Newsletter - December 2022

December 19, 2022
Is it really December?!!?

Wow! We are so thrilled and thankful that so many of you came out to support the many events that we had in November and December. It's really been a time to remember, and we are proud of our amazing community.  

We want to give another shout-out to our team of volunteers that helped organize our Winter Wonderland, Book Fair, Spirit Nights, Multi-Culture Fest, and even the Cookie Share! THANK YOU ALL for your donations, time, energy, emails, coordination, baking skills, generosity, and so much more! 

Yearbook Reminder: If you have pictures from these last few months of school, please upload them HERE or email photos to yearbook@baldwinpta.org 


We hope you enjoy the upcoming Winter Break and take some time to relax, rest, and rejuvenate. Check out some of the pictures from the events below! We can't wait to see you in 2023!

Our lovely volunteers for Winter Wonderland

             Mrs. Linahan and her son at 
the Multi-Culture Fest

          All the sweets and treats from the                             Cookie Exchange!

           The adorable and festive                              decorations from the                                    Cookie Enchange!

The Baldwin families organizing the items donated for Care & Share!

         Our volunteers working hard! 

It's Sweatshirt Time!

It's so cold outside, click HERE to order your sweatshirts today! Your membership and spirit wear purchases help support Baldwin students, teachers, and our community! 

Or you can click this link too: Baldwin Elementary PTA - Baldwin PTA Spirit Shop (membershiptoolkit.com) 

Click Here to become a PTA Member Today!
Membership Drive

Thank you to everyone who has joined our PTA.


We ran a membership contest during the month of November.

And the Winner Is.....

Winners of Popcorn Parties

PreKinder- Greenwood

Kinder - Walton

First - Elkins

Second - Lee

Third - Reid

Fourth - Maldonado

Fifth - Linahan


Grade Level with the Most Participants - Winner

Fourth Grade - this teaching team wins an assortment of Tiff's Treats


Dinner for 2 to Chuy's - Winners

Ms. Hannah Lee

Ms. Lauren Linahan

An Update on The Baldwin Bash....

We are really hoping to bring back our springtime adult fundraiser, but we will need your help! The event could be a dinner, dancing, and DJ, a brunch, a luncheon, or even a daytime affair, it is any vision you'd like to see come to life!!

What: An adult-only spring fundraiser

When: Spring / TBD

Where: TBD


Do you have the best kids' birthday parties in town?  Do you like to plan parties? Corporates celebrations?  Event planning?  Large gatherings? 

If you're interested in helping shape this event into The Baldwin Bash, please reach out to president@baldwinpta.org 

2022-2023 Baldwin Scholarship

The 2022-2023 Baldwin Scholarship is here!  The Baldwin Elementary PTA seeks to recognize former Baldwin students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to education and their community. 

Each year, three (3) recipients are awarded a $500 scholarship for post-high school educational opportunities.

All graduating seniors who attended Baldwin are welcome to apply. The deadline for scholarship submissions is January 28, 2023. 

Questions? Contact Alexis Webster, scholarship@baldwinpta.org 

Yearbook Reminder: If you have pictures from these last few months of school, please upload them HERE or email photos to yearbook@baldwinpta.org 

FYI: To ALL Volunteers

We love seeing your smiling faces on campus, but if you are planning to volunteer with any school activity or in-school you must submit a background check provided by Austin Partners In Education. The form can be submitted online at https://austinpartners.formtitan.com/volunteerportal#/

A Note from the Health Room

Baldwin's Health Room could use some restocking!
We are in need of size 8-12 shorts, pants, and/or leggings. We could also use size 12+ shorts.  Elastic waistbands are always appreciated! Thank you in advance! Trisha Krogstad, Baldwin School Nurse

PTA Meeting

This a reminder that there is a PTA General Meeting, on January 19th.

Teacher & Staff Birthdays

Check the calendar below to keep up with our lovely Bobcat Teachers and Staff Birthdays. You can also find the "Favorite Lists" HERE!

Be sure to click on staff - then the appropriate person's name.

   

Membership
  • We'd love to create a plan to increase our membership
  • Run a membership drive
  • Presence at events to recruit members
Spirit Wear
  • Order/manage/support spirit wear
  • Perhaps set up at lunch to sell
  • Presence at events to sell on site
Fundraising
  • Spring Event Committee (This is a big one - and fun!)  Think "Bash" of the past!
  • Spirit Nights Coordinator
  • Business Sponsor Coordinator

You can reach out to president@baldwinpta.orgor volunteer@baldwinpta.orgwith any interest or questions.

Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 22
12:00a School Holiday
Friday, December 23
12:00a School Holiday
Sunday, December 25
Happy birthday, Ms. Schlichting! (SPED TA)
Monday, December 26
Happy Birthday Ms. Moore
Wednesday, December 28
Happy birthday, Ms. Spencer! (4th)
Sunday, January 1
Happy birthday, Ms. Reid! (3rd)
Monday, January 2
Happy Birthday Ms. Ledesma
Wednesday, January 4
Happy birthday, Ms. Hammond! (SPED Resource)
Tuesday, January 10
8:00a Back to School
Thursday, January 19
9:00a PTA General Meeting
Friday, January 20
Ms. Magaña (Pre-K)
Happy Birthday Ms. Henderson
Sunday, January 22
Happy birthday, Ms. Durbin! (Library Clerk)
Monday, January 23
Happy Birthday Ms. Forrest
Thursday, January 26
Happy birthday, Ms. Schantz! (5th)
7:00a Teacher Appreciation
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