Welcome Packet 2011-2012

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News, Resources and Events2011-2012

Support Sonora School

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter 2-3

Support Sonora School Mission Statement 4

Sonora Elementary School Mission 4

Support Sonora School Board of Directors 5-6

Support Opportunities Summary 7

My Coke Rewards 8

Campbells Labels for Education 9

Box Tops for Education 10

Safeways Give 10% Back to Your School 11

Scrip 12

Ten Reasons to Get Involved 13

Calendar of Events 14

Dont Miss the September Fundraisers 15

Advertise and Support Your School

By supporting each other, we all benefit. Shoppingdollars stay in the community while advertisingmonies go to support our schools.

Advertising is easy and available monthly.Rates: Newsletter $50, Website $100

Contact Carla Salyers to advertise online orJillian Manley to advertise in the newsletter.

[email protected]@supportsonoraschool.org

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August 2011

Dear Families,

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome each of you and your families to Sonora Elemen-tary School. As SSS board members, it is among our responsibilities to talk with you about our or-

ganization, welcome you as a member, and very importantly, encourage you to get involved in yourschool. But first, since this may be the first time at Sonora Elementary, for many of you, it is impor-tant for us to explain what SSS is all about.

What is the SSS and who can be a Member?

SSS is a non-profit organization comprised of parents, teachers, and community members thatstrive to enhance childrens educational experiences. SSS is not part of National PTA organizationand therefore we do not have to pay annual dues. All of the funds raised annually are done sothrough various fundraising events. Every year, we have a pledge drive at the beginning of theschool year to kick off the year. Signing up does not mean you automatically sign up to volunteer, it

just means you support our group and believe in what were doing. Our group is not all aboutfundraising, we are however all about uniting families and having fun, while supporting our schooland community. You will see our membership tables at all of the Back-to-School nights this Septem-ber. We realize not everyone can volunteer so everyone has an option of signing up for three volun-teer hours (for the year), or donating $30, or both! Please join our team for 2011-20112 and help usachieve our goals!

SSS Programs & Fundraising

Our primary objective as SSS is to provide our school with funds, programs, resources and servicesthat will enrich and maximize the education of every child. To meet this important objective, and af-ford services that are no longer covered by our school budgets, we must fundraise. Though it may

not be our favorite responsibility, it is a necessary one. Our school community must raise money ifwe want to provide our children with the storytellers, story and puppet crafters, author readings,concerts, nature talks, grade and curriculum based assemblies and other hands-on, interactive ex-periences and presentations that we have in the past. Our school is excited about several new pro-grams for this coming school year! Our Welcome brochure details all of the programs we sponsorand support and the enclosed calendar mentions tentatively scheduled events.

We will hold our annual Fall Book Fair, will continue collecting Box Tops, Labels for Education, MyCoke Rewards, and will continue our Grocery Bucks for Bobcats program (Safeway E-Scrip/Save-Mart Shares/PriceCo) which help support many unique events/experiences, a free Ice Cream social,and other free student and family events are also to come.

Become a VolunteerWhy YOU should get involved!

As you can see, we are a busy group. This is where you can come in! We need your help, and sodo your children. Over 500 independent studies on parent involvement show that when parents getinvolved in their childrens education grades go up, test scores improve, children are more likely toattend better schools after high school, they have fewer discipline problems and theyre less likely touse drugs and alcohol. So get involved TODAY!

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A volunteer table will also be set up at each of the Back-to-School nights. Stop by to see all of our

volunteer opportunities! Volunteering doesnt have to mean a huge time commitment. We understand

it is increasingly more difficult to find time to give, but please, whatever your time schedule allows, we

have need of you. We even have tasks that can be performed in the evenings, during the day or that

dont even involve coming to the school at all.

SSS is going Green

We will be sending more emails and posting information on our organizations website and Facebook

page. If you are new to our school, or have not received our emails, please complete our registrationform with all your information. Your name will be added to our distribution list. If you do not have ac-

cess to email, we will continue to provide newsletters on a monthly basis. Also, our PTO website

www.supportsonoraschool.org is a great resource. By September you will see contact information

for our SSS board, a tentative calendar of events, parenting resources, and other useful information.

Check it out!

In conclusion

Our parent group is certainly about more than bake sales! Were about men and women working to-

gether toward a common goal. That goal, simply stated, is creating a better school and a better edu-

cational experience for our children. We strive to create an atmosphere where teachers,administrators, and support staff can do their best work and so can our children. There is so much

more that can be done and we need your help. We invite you to join us for our first meeting Thurs-

day, September 1 at the school library at 5:30 PM. We look forward to meeting you!

On behalf of SSS we would once again like to extend a warm welcome and best wishes for a suc-

cessful school year! Please contact any of us with questions or comments. Enjoy the rest of your

summer!

Sincerely,

Support Sonora School (S3)

Email Contact Information:

Tammy McVey, Co-President, [email protected]

Carla Salyers, Co-President, [email protected]

Pam Bowman, Secretary, [email protected]

Jackie Bearden, Treasurer, [email protected]

Brandi Carpenter, [email protected]

Kerri Robison, [email protected]

Lisa Edwards, [email protected]

Additional Parent Resources:

www.supporsonoraschool.org

www.cafepress.com/supportsonoraschool

www.facebook.com/supportsonoraschool

www.boxtops4education.com

www.mycokerewards.com

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We believe that the school experience should be safe, positive, and successful, while

contributing to the physical, social, and mental well being of the child.

We are committed to:

Challenging all students to reach their full potential by encouraging natural

curiosity and a love of learning

Promoting character development that emphasizes responsibility, self-disci-

pline, compassion, honesty, integrity, and respect

Fostering parental involvement to maximize student success

Providing a balanced educational program, which includes fine arts, technol-

ogy and physical fitness

Ensuring that staff has multiple opportunities for professional growth and de-

velopment

Support Sonora School (SSS) is an active partnership comprised of parents, educators

and community members who support a rich educational experience, as defined by the

Sonora Elementary Schools (SES) Mission Statement, for all SES students. Workingtogether, we will support, supplement and enhance academic and enrichment activities.

We will expand the learning opportunities of all SES students. Through our involve-

ment, we hope to raise school spirit, financially assist our school and its educations

and build a community among the families of SES.

SUPPORT SONORA SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENTADOPTED 2010 2011

SONORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMISSION STATEMENT

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Hi there! I am very excited to once again be able to serve as the SSS Co-

President this year and about all the wonderful family events we have

planned. These days it seems as though I actually spend more time atSonora El than at work or at home in Don Pedro. My husband is a 14 year

employee of Sonora El and my daughters are both enrolled, Hannah is a 3rd

grader and Emily is a new Bob Kitten! I encourage you take a minute

Hi! My name is Tammy McVey; I am one of the Co-Presidents. This will be

my 4th year on SSS. I have been a secretary, then a director and now

co-president for the 2nd year. I am a 48-year-old mother of 3 great kids

SSS Board of Directors

Carla Salyers, Co-President

phone: 209-985-6036

email: [email protected]

Tammy McVey, Co-Presidentphone: 209-743-7142


I have been married for 13 years now and a mom for 10. We have lived in

Sonora for 6 years and love every minute of it. My husband and I own a local

business here in Sonora, Service Masters. I have 3 children at Sonora Ele-

mentary. I have a 5th grader, 3rd grader and a 1st grader this year. I feel

privileged to serve on the SSS board and I look forward to creating an atmos-

phere of "community" with all of you.

Jackie Bearden, Treasurer

phone: 209-768-1701

email:[email protected]

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throughout the year to join us at an event, meeting, or check out our website, newsletter or Face-

book page. You will find many resources and interesting tidbits about SSS, the School, and events.

Parent involvement is key to a childs success in school. If I can be of any assistance please do not

hesitate to contact me.

Sophie will be an Freshman @ Sonora High and Nash is doing his 2nd year in Kindergarten. Its

going to be a very, very busy year! I am married to Lance, one of the lucky state employees. Lance

has 3 kids from a previous marriage Ian, Elizabeth, and Victoria and we have three grandchil-

dren and one on the way. We have a diverse family and are very close! And I so love being a Ya

Ya(Grandma)! I am the owner of Errand Girl; this business gives me the freedom to help in theclassroom and around the school. I am a certified scrapbook teacher. And the Fundraising Chair-

man for TCY Soccer. I am sooooo looking forward to a new school year and getting back to the ba-

sics of community, family and what is best for our kids and their education!

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Pam Bowman, Secretary

phone: 209-352-0259


I am married and have two wonderful daughters here at Sonora El. Grace is

in 5th grade and Sarah is in 3rd. I have been on the SSS Executive Board for

4 years now and have really enjoyed all the fun activities we have put to-

gether over the years.

Lisa Edwards, Director

phone: 209-533-1608


Kerri Robison, Director

phone: 209-768-9567


Brandi Carpenter, Director

phone: 209-


SSS Board of Directors, Continued

HI, my name is Lisa Edwards and this is my first year on the SSS board, I

am excited to be able to help all of the kids a Sonora Elementary have a

great educational experience. I am married and have two daughters who at-

tend school here. Allie is in third grade and Taylor is in first grade. Rob ismy wonderful husband and a great father to our children. I work part time for

the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office. I look forward to

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learning about how the SSS program works and being able to be involved in all of the SES chil-

dren's school experience.

Hi! My name is Kerri Robison this is my second year as a bobcat mom, my

son is in the first grade. I spent much of last year volunteering at SSS

events and decided to join the team this year. I look forward to serving as

director and making a difference at our school. I hope to see and meet

many of you at our events.

My name is Brandi Carpenter. I was born in Sonora and attended SES.

My husband and I have a 5th and a 7th grader attending SES. This is

my first year on the SSS board. I am looking forward to making a differ-

ence for the students and teachers.

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Donate your points or send bottle caps and box codes to theschool for redemption. All eligible coke products.

Clip and Donate labels from Campbells Soup Products to earncool prizes for our school

Clip and donate Box Tops from hundreds of products to earncash for our school. Look for contests throughout the school

year.

Register your Safeway cards and start earning $$ for ourschool. You can also use your SaveMart Shares Card for cashback and/or mention Sonora Elementary at Price Co foods andwe get a percentage back as well. Over $7000 raised last year.

S.H.A.R.E.S. stands for Supporting Humanities, Arts, Recre-ation, Education & Sports in our community. Swipe your cardat check out and see our $ pile up. Over $6000 raised last year.

Price Co Grocery just give them the school name or phonenumber and we get 2% back.

For more information on any of these opportunities to contribute to our school please visitwww.SupportSonoraSchool.Org

All the Ways You Can Support our School

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Now evenmore ways to get

My Coke Rewards pointsfor our school

Great news there are three

additional brands now participating in

My Coke Rewards - DASANIflavored

waters, new POWERADE PLAY and

Mello Yello. That means your family

has even more ways to get codes and

donate points to our school.

My Coke Rewards is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states (and DC) age 13 and over. Visit www.mycokerwards.com for details and a fulllist of participating products. 2010 The Coca-Cola Company.

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Its easier than ever to get and donate points, heres how:

Purchase participating Coca-Cola beverages to get My Coke Rewards codes

Go to mycokerewards.com (register if you are not already a member)

Enter codes to get points choose Donate to Your School from the Six Ways

to Spend Points

Find our school then click Donate Points Now to enter the amount you would

like to donate

Check out DASANIzero-calorie flavored

waters in great tasting

varieties like Lemon

and Strawberry.

20 oz. bottle 3 Points

Try new POWERADE PLAY The Sports Drink for

the Young Athlete.


Rediscover the refreshingtaste of Mello Yello.

A smooth, citrusy

soda known as

The Original Smooth.

12-pack 12 oz. cans 10 points


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This year marks the eleventh anniversary of the Campbells Labels for Education program,

and with your help, Sonora Elementary School can make this year the best ever! The Labels

for Education program is a great way to earn FREE merchandise for our school, and label col-

lection and redemption is so easy.

Participation in the program is simple save labels from eligible Campbell products and send

them to the school. Products eligible for redemption in the program include:

Campbells condensed soups Campbells Easy Cooking Sauces

Campbells Chunky soups and chilis

Campbells Soup at Hand

Campbells Ready to Enjoy soups

Healthy Request soups and microwavable bowls

Preto sauce

Campbells Ready to Use broth

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers V8 beverages and soups

Habitant soups

Pace salsa

Select Campbells Foodservice Products qualify for redemption.

Lets amplify our efforts by asking friends and family to collect labels on behalf of our school!

If you have any questions, or would like to help with our Labels for Education collection drive,

please contact our program coordinator, Amanda Wynn, at [email protected]. Dont

forget to visit www.labelsforeducation.com for a complete listing of eligible products and

more information about the program.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together with Campbells Labels for Education we

can build a better school one label at a time.

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Earn cash for your school every time you shop for groceries. Clip Box Tops from hundreds of your

favorite products.* Each Box Tops coupon is worth 10 for your schooland that adds up fast!

BAKING

Desserts:

BEVERAGES

CEREAL

FROZEN

MEALS & SIDES

REFRIGERATED & DAIRY

SNACKS

JELLY, JAMS & SPREADS

BABY & CHILD CARE

SCHOOL & OFFICE SUPPLIES*

STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS

PAPER PRODUCTS

DISPOSABLE TABLEWARE & COOKWAR

WASTE BAGS

PRODUCTS WITH LIMITED AVAILABIL

Desserts:

Clip Box Tops and earn cash for your school!

Visit boxtops4education.comfor more great ideas to earn cash for your school!

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Did you know? The Safeway eScrip and Savemart Shares grocery card programs

earned SSS over $12,000 last year.

Let's make 2011-2012 our best year ever and reach $15,000! Just by swiping your Safeway

club card (registered with SSS) or your Savemart Shares card SSS earns needed funds auto-

matically!

Don't have a card?

New students and families can register their Safeway club cards online at www.escrip.com.

group #137700035 or find us under Support Sonora School (S3). Register your card and SSS

receives up to 4% back! Gather your friends, neighbors, and family members club card num-

bers and enter them into the program too!

Please continue to use your Savemart Shares card every time you shop. We just received a

check for over $1200 for SSS! Let's continue to earn $ for our school! If you need a Savemart

Shares card they are available in the school office or at our SSS general meetings.

Yelva Beath

Co-coordinator eScrip/Shares program

[email protected]

Margie Carter

Co-coordinator eScrip/Shares program

[email protected]

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Your child benefits.

When parents get connected to the school, children dobetter. Research shows children whose parents are

involved get better grades, do better on tests, and

have fewer discipline problems at school.

We make a difference.Our mission is to create the kind of school community

where teachers and administrators can do their best

workand so can our children. We provide support

for teachers in and out of the classroom. We provide

resources they need. We help create learning opportu-nities for children. And we try to build the kind of sup-

portive, caring atmosphere that makes school fun.

We pledge to honoryour time constraints.People are often reluctant to participate because

theyre afraid theyll get pulled into a black hole of

never-ending time commitment. That wont happen

here. An hour or two a semester really makes a differ-

ence. And we wont push you to commit more thanyou want to or are able to.

We have fun.Volunteer work shouldnt be drudgery. We accomplish

a lot, and not everything we do is easy. But we know

were not balancing the national debt, either. We dont

take ourselves too seriously, and we try to enjoy our-

selves along the way whenever possible.

Meet nice peoplewho share your concerns.We all have a common bond. We care about creating

the best possible educational experience for our chil-

dren. We are neighbors and peers who share many of

the same experiences. And many friendships have

developed as a result of those connections.

Theres a lot to be done.

These days, schools are asked to do more with less.Our help is needed more than ever to fill the gaps.

We can match jobs toyour interests and abilities.The work we do covers a broad spectrum: filing and

photocopying, planning and executing events, writing

and editing, working directly with children, managing

a budget and cash flow, and lots more. We encour-

age creative ideas, and were thrilled to have peopletake on tasks that meet their skills and interests.

Were welcoming.To us, there are no outsiders. We are people who

have come together to work toward common goals.

We couldnt be happier to have you join us in work-

ing toward those goals.

Were about parent involvement,not fundraising.In these times of tight budgets, parent groups every-

where are having to fill in the gaps, and so are we.

But our number one goal is to get more parents con-

nected to the school. Thats because more than 300

independent research studies show that building

parent involvement in education is the number one

thing we can do to create a great school and

improve student performance.

This work is very rewarding.Its seeing the bright light of learning sparkle in a

childs eye. Its seeing the smile that shows were

making school a little more funand a child feel a

little more comfortable in a learning environment. Its

learning that test scores have risen and knowing we

played a role. There are lots of rewards, both big and

small, for those who get involved. Wont you join us?

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AUGUST2011

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First

Day

of

School

SEPTEMBER2011

9/8Back2SchoolNight#1

9/13

Back

2

School

Night

#2

9/15SSSMeeting@5:30pmLibrary

9/16YogurtNightDowntownSonora

OCTOBER2011

10/4ParentMeetnGreet(FreeEvent)

10/6

SSS

Meeting

@

5:30pm

Library

10/14SkateNight@HCSA(Fundraiser)

TBAParentInformationNight(FreeEvent)

NOVEMBER2011


11/17SRTFamilyNight(Fundraiser)

11/28BookFaireWeekBegins(Library$)

DECEMBER201112/1SSSMeeting@5:30pmLibrary

12/32ndAnnualWinterFaire(FreeAdmission)

12/19WinterBreakBegins

JANUARY2012


1/20FamilyMovieNight(FreeEvent)

1/26FamilyScrapbookNight(Fundraiser)

FEBRUARY2012


2/3

Pancake

Breakfast

(Library

$)

2/17ParentInformationNight(FreeEvent)

2/28ParentMeetnGreet(FreeEvent)

MARCH20123/1SSSMeeting@5:30pmLibrary

3/9

Family

Health

&

Fitness

Night

(Free

Event)

3/16SchoolWideJogathon(Fundraiser)

APRIL20124/2SpringBreakBegins

4/12

SSS

Meeting

@

5:30pm

Library

4/13FamilyArtNight

4/19VolunteerAppreciationDay(FreeEvent)

4/20CleanUpDay(ewaste/metal)(FreeEvent

TBAJogathonAwardsDay@LunchTime

MAY2012


5/7StaffAppreciationWeek(ThankYou!)

5/17OpenHouse/IceCreamSocial(Free)

5/24SSSFinalMeeting&Elections

@5:30Library

JUNE20126/6LastDayofSchool

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Dont Miss the September Fundraisers

Dinner Night Out

Our Dinner Night Out series has been extremely successful.

We are excited to continue the program again this year.

Both the local business community and Sonora Elementary

benefit and we really appreciate the support of everyone that

has taken part in Dinner Night Out.

Our first partner in this fundraiser is: Its Yo Good Yogurt

WHEN: September 16th, 2011.

WHERE: 11 South Washington St.

Sonora CA 95370

TIME: 10:00 am TO 9:00 PM

Important Details:

Its Yo Good Yogurt will donate 15% of sales during the September 16th event. Be sure

to stop by for sandwiches, salads or yogurt.

Dollar Donations

SSS Dollar Drive for Marquee Event

The SSS is having a dollar fundraiser. The pur-

pose of our fundraiser is to raise funds to help

pay for a new Marquee for our school. This

Marquee will hopefully be fully funded and in

place by spring 2012.

Thank you for your support!

www.facebook.com/SupportSonoraSchool.org

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