Robert Crown School PTO

Today’s windy weather forecast is not ideal for running outside, so we have rescheduled Track-a-Thon for Friday, April 24.

Our original “rain date” on the PTO calendar was Tuesday, April 28, but looking at the long term forecast next week’s weather isn’t promising either. This Friday was our best bet for getting in this fun, valuable event.

As a result, we are also postponing April’s Popcorn sale. We will let you know when/if we are able to reschedule it.

Please keep in mind that, while we try to plan ahead so all of our families can also plan ahead, all dates on the PTO calendar are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Spring has sprung at Robert Crown and we have a busy month ahead of us!

• The April PTO meeting is on Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Join us for an update on all our Winter activities and a sneak peak at what’s ahead.
• Please note, there is No School on Friday, April 3.
• In April, we will revisit the Wauconda-Area Gift Card program, offering gift cards to local business, much as we do with the Manna program. The order form will come home around April 1, and orders are due back on April 8. If you have any questions, please contact April Jasinski.
• The date for Muffins with  Mom has changed to April 15, from 7 – 8:30 a.m. Moms, bring your kids and enjoy a delicious breakfast on us! We will also be looking for volunteers to help out that morning. Contact Cinda Hansen if you would like to help out.
• Trackathon is scheduled for April 21, with a backup date of April 28 in the event of rain. Look for information to come home in your child’s backpack about this great event that helps raise money for our PE program.
• April Market Day orders are due on Thursday, April 23. Orders will be available for pick up on Monday, April 27 in the RCS Cafeteria.
• Popcorn sales and Spirit Wear day are on Friday, April 24.

The Spring Fundraiser, the proceeds from which we will put toward a new electronic sign for outside the school, is coming to a close very soon!

Don’t forget to check out the Flower Power catalog your student brought home, or if you prefer, send in your donation for our No Hassle Fundraiser (download form here).

The school years continues to fly by and we find ourselves in March… already!! We have another busy month ahead of us at Robert Crown. Here’s what’s on deck:

• Kindergarten Pre-Registration is Monday, March 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. Parents that have children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2015, and who live within the boundaries of Wauconda CUSD 118, are eligible to register for the 2015-16 school year.
• Our Spring Fundraiser also kicks off on March 2 and runs through March 16. This year we are trying something different, offering a catalog featuring flowers, bulbs and seeds that will be delivered in early May — in time for our regional planting season and Mother’s Day!
  If you are not interested in the flowers, we are also offering a No Hassle option, where families can donate money directly to Robert Crown PTO. Through this fundraiser, we hope to raise $6,000 to purchase a new electronic sign for outside our school. The kids are especially excited about this fundraiser, because the top sellers in each grade level will get to help duct tape Mrs. Diol and Miss Picchetti to the wall! Look for information to come home in backpacks this week!
• Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough order pick-up is Tuesday, March 3 from 3:45-6 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
• The March PTO meeting is Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge. We hope to see you there!
• The Spring Spirit Wear Sale also begins on March 4 and runs through March 18. A new selection of items will be available to order online or using the flyer that will be sent home this week.
• Manna Gift Card orders are due on Wednesday, March 11 and will be delivered on the following Wednesday, March 18.
• Market Day orders are due Thursday, March 12 and will be available for pick up on Monday, March 16.
• Don’t miss Shamrock Gym Night on Friday, March 13!! It’s a fun family event with games and activities, and everyone’s favorite — the gym maze!! Look for information to come home with all of the details soon!
• Ice Cream Sales and Spirit Wear Day are on Friday, March 20, just before we all head off for a well-deserved Spring Break!

You may recall, we launched a new project this month, called Valentines for Veterans. With only a few days notice before going on a 5-day weekend break, the students and families at Robert Crown really took this endeavor to heart. We ended up with literally hundreds of Valentines for vets and active duty military, all of which were distributed by members of the Veterans R&R Youth Committee.

Click here for a slide show of pictures, featuring RCS students and the recipients of all of our goodwill and appreciation.

Thank you so much to everyone who participated! We are definitely going to make this an annual activity!!!

Welcome to February Robert Crown Families!!

Here’s what the PTO has going on this month:

• The February PTO meeting was cancelled. We will see you next month, on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m.
• Manna Gift Card orders are due on Wednesday, February 11. Don’t miss out on this easy way to get all your gift cards in one place, while also helping our school!
• Classroom Valentine’s Parties are also on Wednesday, February 11. Look for information from your child’s room parent to come home soon, if it hasn’t already.
• Market Day orders are due on Thursday, February 19. Orders can be picked up on Monday, February 23 in the cafeteria between 3:40 and 5:30.
• Friday, February 20 is Popcorn Day! Popcorn will be sold for 25 cents during each lunch period. This is also Spirit Wear day! Make sure your little Bulldog wears his or her favorite school colors!
• Look for exciting news about a new fundraiser coming home soon! The prize for the top sellers in this program is something special!!

Since school was closed on Wednesday, January 7, the monthly PTO meeting has been rescheduled for January 14 at 9:30 a.m. We hope to see you there.

It’s cold outside, but the students all got a warm welcome back from Winter Break today! We hope everyone enjoyed their time off and is ready for a great second half of the school year!

Here’s what’s going on at Robert Crown this month:

• The first RCS PTO meeting of the year is Wednesday, January 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Join us to hear about all of the wonderful programs we have on tap for the rest of the year.
• The School Supply Sale is January 14-15. Students will be able to buy a variety of items to restock their classroom supplies, with items ranging in price from $0.10-$2.00. We will also need volunteers to help staff the sale. Look for more information to come home in your children’s backpacks soon! Contact April Jasinski if you have any questions or to volunteer!
• Next week also marks the start of the Otis Spumkmeyer Fundraiser, featuring delicious cookie dough and other sweet and savory treats! This is one of our  most popular fundraisers of the year. The sale runs from January 14-28. Items will be available for pick up on March 3. Students will bring home order forms and additional information soon.
• Manna Gift Card orders are due on Wednesday, January 14. This is a wonderful program that allows you to purchase gift cards to many of the most popular national stores and restaurants while also helping our school. Many families buy gift cards to Target, Jewel and other stores they frequent, gifts for friends and family, or gas cards for every-day or business travel. If you have purchased from Manna in the past, thank you for your continued support. If not, take a closer look at the order form this month and we’re sure you’ll find family favorite!
• Market Day orders for January are due on Thursday, Jan. 22, and can be picked up on Monday, Jan. 26. Stock up for quick family dinners, snacks or game day treats!! Contact Jessica Schachelmayer with questions or to volunteer to help on pick-up day.
• Ice Cream sales will be Friday, January 23. Students will be able to purchase ice cream sandwiches or Minute Maid fruit bars for 50 cents during their lunch period. Contact Lyn Lacrosse if you’d like to volunteer to help sell to the students! That Friday is also Spirit Wear day! Dress your student up in their favorite purple and gold to show their Bulldog Spirit!!
• Friday, January 23 is also Family Movie Night, featuring How to Train Your Dragon 2! Don’t miss this fun event, held from 6:30-9:30 in the gym. Wear your PJs. Bring your favorite pillows and blankets. And cuddle up with some popcorn and other treats to share! If you would like to volunteer for this event, contact Carrie Hewitt.
• To wrap up the month, the joint District #118 PTO will host a Family Bingo Night at Wauconda High School on Friday, January 30. Look for more information on this district-wide event soon!!

Here we are… near the end of 2014 already! The RCS PTO elves have been busy getting ready for a busy and exciting December! Just look at everything we’ve got coming up:

• Holiday Shop: The Holiday Shop runs from Tuesday, December 2 to Friday, December 5 this year. Each class will have a chance to visit the shop to buy presents for immediate family members. The kids absolutely love the opportunity to pick out gifts for their loved ones! If you forget to send money on your child’s assigned shopping day, don’t worry! They can still pick out gifts, and we will send a note home with the amount owed. If you have any questions about Holiday shop, contact Cinda Hansen or Jill Morino.
• Fall Fundraiser Pick Up: If you or your family members placed an order through the Great American Gift catalog in October, your items will be available for pick up on Tuesday, December 2 from 3:40-6:00 in the RCS Cafeteria.
• Since December is a short month at school, we have early deadlines for both Manna Gift Card and Market Day orders this month. Manna orders are due on Wednesday, December 10 and will be delivered on Wednesday, December 17. Market Day orders are due on Thursday, December 11 and can be picked up on Monday, December 15.
• Classroom Holiday Parties will be held on the last day of school before Winter Break, Friday, December 19. You should receive information about your student’s party from the Head Room Parent shortly, if you haven’t already.
• In addition to the above PTO-sponsored events, the 2nd Grade Musical is on Wednesday, December 17. If you have questions, please contact the office. (UPDATED WITH CORRECT DATE)

We wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!!