MILK AND COOKIES

         Thank you, Thank you to all the parents who recently supported two hospitality events for the staff!  The teachers were very appreciative of the dinner from Jersey Mike's Subs and all the goodies supplied by the parents at the last PTA meeting. The other event the PTA sponsored this month was a "Milk and Cookie" bar for the staff to enjoy throughout the week of November 16th.  The following poem was used to promote our event for all the staff to read and to show how much we appreciate all their hard work throughout the year.

Thanks again for everyone's support to show our appreciation to the GES staff!

MILK AND COOKIES

When I'm feeling lonely

Overworked or blue

I reach for milk and cookies

'Cause nothing else will do

They calm my nervous tension

And help me to relax

Dissolving all my worries

Like candles into wax

My thoughts return to childhood

Those happy carefree days

When Mother served us cookies

And milk, upon a tray

So if your day is dismal

And all you want is out

Try some milk and cookies

To chase away your doubt

                                                                                                                                                    By Carol Gustske

2010/2011 Hospitality Committee

This committee organizes meals for the teachers and staff on parent teacher conference days. Typically early dismissal days, the teachers remain at school for conferences throughout the day and into the evening. Filling the teacher lounge with food is our way of thanking the great GES teachers and staff for all they do for our children.

Please consider signing up to volunteer to help with our HOSPITALITY committee. Sign up at Back to School Night or contact a PTA Board member.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

May 3 through May 7, 2010

A special week is coming up for our awesome GES Teachers.  Please join the PTA as we shower our teachers with much deserved love and appreciation for the entire week!

Monday, May 3rd – Donation request for K, 1st & 2nd grades
BREAKFAST & SNACKS  
Please bring in items such as fruit, muffins, crescents, donuts, microwavable breakfast items and snacks such as cheese & crackers, chips & dips, desserts, etc.

Tuesday, May 4th  – Donation request for all grades
PAPER DRIVE 
Please donate a ream of paper to be provided for your child’s classroom.

Wednesday, May 5th – Donation request for 3rd, 4th & 5th grades
LUNCH & SNACK FOODS
Please bring in lunch and snack items such as cheese & crackers, chips & dips, fruit, salads, casseroles, desserts, etc.Thursday, May 6th – Donation request for anyone who would like to help cook

Thursday, May 6th – Donation request for anyone who would like to help cook

LUNCH  ** A dinner was initially planned, but that has been changed to a LUNCH instead.** 
The Hospitality Committee will be providing a meal of “Comfort Foods” for the teachers.  Please contact Tracey Howard @ 337-5301 if you’d like to help with cooking or serving.

Friday, May 7th – Donation request for all students
CARDS & FLOWERS
Have your child bring in a special flower.  Please use the attached form to have your student create a card.  He/she can write a letter, draw a picture or paste & glue something special to it.  The PTA will gather all the cards and create a special Keepsake book for the teacher.

All food donations can be dropped off in the Teacher’s Lounge.  Paper donations, cards and flowers should be taken directly to the classroom.

Sponsored by the GES PTA Hospitality Committee

Thank you for your support!
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