Originally delivered on 1/16/2023 2:47 pm

SUBJECT: Baldwin ROAR Newsletter - January 2023

January 16, 2023
Happy New Year!!

Welcome Back Bobcats! We hope you had a great winter break and are looking forward to what's to come for this new & exciting year.

We just want to reiterate that we are very thankful that you all continue to support the Baldwin Community, we couldn't do it without you. 


And be sure to read this newsletter to the end -- we're always striving to keep you all informed and in the know. Stay posted for our next issue in February, because we've got even more cooking on the backend! 

Spirit Sale - Ends Jan 22nd!

Click HERE to order your spirit wear today. There are some new cute & comfortable sweatshirts available for purchase! 

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

A special thank you to the Howard family for the generous donation of our Gaga pit. For those of you who haven’t seen it - you are missing out. Gaga is a very popular game with students during recess. In the past, they have had to deal with dirt (mud!) and rotting wood. We now have a beautiful Gaga pit made of durable plastic with a mat for the flooring. It is beautiful and the kids love it! Your generosity is appreciated and will be utilized for years to come! 

Thank you so much!

Kindly,
Jennifer Murray
Principal, Baldwin Elementary

The Baldwin Bash....


What: An adult-only spring fundraiser

When: Spring / TBD

Where: Spring / TBD


We are really hoping to bring back our springtime adult fundraiser, but we will need some help! We're looking for a coordinator, a dynamic duo, a few team members, and even some ideas. 

We will host a zoom meeting at the end of this month. If you're interested in sharing your ideas or helping plan this event, please plan on attending the meeting. The date & time will be shared soon. 


The event could be a dinner, brunch, luncheon, or even a daytime affair, it is any vision you'd like to see come to life!! 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 

Baldwin Bash supports our numerous Baldwin Elementary PTA efforts to improve the quality of education for our students. Funds raised will support technology improvements, aid in campus beautification and supplement classroom instruction students receive from our dedicated teachers and staff.

2022-2023 Baldwin Scholarship


All senior former Bobcats are welcome to apply for one of our $500 scholarships. 

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

The deadline for scholarship submissions is January 28, 2023. To learn more, visit https://baldwinpta.membershiptoolkit.com/scholarship

Questions? Contact Alexis Webster, scholarship@baldwinpta.org 

Click Here to become a PTA Member Today!
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#/

Health Room Request

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

1/17: Watch D.O.G. Training (via Zoom)

This a reminder that there is a Watch D.O.G. Training via Zoom on January 17th at 7 pm! Be sure to save this zoom info below:

Meeting ID: 883 1265 2791 
Password: 304361 

1/19: Principal Coffee & PTA Meeting

This a reminder that there is a PTA General Meeting on January 19th at 8:30 am directly following the Principal's Coffee which is at 8 am. This will be in person at Baldwin. 

1/27: Deadline for Yearbook Pictures

Don't forget to submit pictures from this 22/23 school year. 

Click HERE to create an account and then you can upload them, or you can even email your photos to: yearbook@baldwinpta.org 


1/28: Deadline for Baldwin Scholarship

This a reminder that the deadline for the scholarship is 1/28. Be sure to visit this link to learn more about this opportunity! 

Or visit: https://baldwinpta.membershiptoolkit.com/scholarship

1/31: Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A

Save yourself the hassle of cooking dinner and go get the family some Chick-Fil-A! Make sure to mention Baldwin Elementary and be sure to be there between the hours of 5pm - 9pm. 

2/9: Bingo Night

Save the Date because the Baldwin PTA is once again hosting a FREE BINGO NIGHT in February! 

There will be dinner, bingo and lots of prizes. More details to come!
  

Baldwin Birthdays

Be sure to check out the calendar below to keep up with our lovely Bobcat Teachers and Staff Birthdays. Reminder: You can see the "Favorite Wish Lists"HERE!   

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
Monday, January 16
12:00a MLK Day - School Holiday
Tuesday, January 17
7:00p Watch DAWG Zoom Training
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
Tuesday, January 31
Happy birthday, Ms. Brady! (Reading Specialist)
Happy Birthday Ms. Hale
5:00p Chik-fil-A Spirit Night
Wednesday, February 1
Happy Birthday Ms. Reue
Monday, February 6
Happy Birthday Ms. Rios
Wednesday, February 8
Ms. Hopkins (2nd)
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