April 2016 PTA Newsletter

NASH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
6801 99TH STREET
KENOSHA, WI
53142
262-359-3500
NASH NEWS
A P R I L
SPECIAL
POINTS OF
INTEREST:
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Jump Rope for Heart is a National Educational Fundraising Program that is sponsored by the American
Heart Association. Jump Rope for Heart engages students in jumping rope while raising funds to support
lifesaving heart and stroke research. It also supports the development of educational materials to teach
the importance of heart health and staying fit. This educational program teaches physical fitness and
promotes the value of community service to students and their families. Heart disease and stroke which
is our Nation’s #1 and #5 killer. Eating healthy, choosing nutritious foods, being physically active, staying
tobacco free and maintaining a healthy weight and blood pressure are all part of a healthy lifestyle.
Don’t Miss the
Spring Book
Fair!
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There is something for everyone at the Enrichment Fair.
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Our Nash family raised a grand total 0f $13,975.00 from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in the fight
against Heart Disease and Stroke. This is the second highest amount we have ever raised in our nine
years of involvement in this fundraising program. Nash Elementary has raised over $80,000.00 for the
American Heart Association in those nine years. What an accomplishment to be proud of!
Invite that
special someone
to lunch and
shop the book
fair!
I would first and foremost like to thank everyone who participated in the success of this
year’s Jump Rope for Heart Event. Students, parents and staff all contributed and I am so
proud of everyone’s efforts. Everyone did a FANTASTIC job!
Mr. Dummer
Physical Education Teacher
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Nash Night Out
2
Enrichment Fair
2
keNASHa
Kraftapalooza
3
Reading Night
3
Charlie’s Challenge
3
PTA Board of
Directors
4
Dates to Note
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The School Office is in need of gently
used sweatpants. This can be boy or
girl and any size. Please don’t send in
any other items. Great time to clean out your closets
and recycle and reuse! Please consider helping.
Our Spring Book Fair will take place April 14-25. The book fair will
be open daily from 8:00-4:00pm and also during Reading Night and
Enrichment Fair. Students are invited to have special adults join
them for lunch during the week of April 18th and shop then too.
Shop the bookstore online April 11-21st.
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/nashelementary
Join us on April 22 from 6:00pm-9:00pm for our annual enrichment fair. The evening will be a fun filled, inexpensive family
night out. You wont want to miss it!
NASH NIGHT OUT!
BAKE SALE
MAY 19
Remember to bring your
quarters to school that day
to make a purchase during
lunch. Team Boot Camp
and Dream Team to donate.
El Serape –La Hacienda
What could be more fun than having a night with family
and friends? Order or dine in and tell everyone from
your job, neighbors, and your friends. All you have to do
is mention” I’m with Nash School.” 15% goes back to
Nash. Its easy to support the school, plus, there is a
lucky door prize at each location. Gift cards count too!
MONDAY APRIL 26th
Join us for Special Person’s Week April 18-21st. Invite your adult person to
school for lunch and shop the book fair! There will be baked and store bought
items available to enjoy.
We are looking for DONATIONS! If you are able to help by baking up some yummy treats or even if you cheated a bit and bought something tasty, please contact Gillian Santoro at gsantoro1995@gmail.com. Thank you for your support.
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Join us for Family Reading Night ! Tuesday, April 19 (6:00-7:30). This will be
A reading experience like no other! We are calling this “Reading In,”
(like a ’sit in’) Everyone is encouraged to wear there hippie/psychedelic gear,
shop the book fair, Do crafts and hear stories. Teachers from Nash will
conduct story time, creative activities, free reading time and several chances to win a book raffle
prize for your participation! You will also be able to shop the book fair while in the library. Everyone
will receive a snack treat to take home! See you there!
"Charlies Challenge" will begin next
Monday, April 11th and continue through the last day of school. For those unfamiliar with Charlie's
Challenge, it is a new system we're putting in place to encourage our
students to form "Walking Taxis" and "Walking Buses" and walk to and
from school together. We're establishing 8 meeting spots in the Whitecaps neighborhood. Parents are invited to
drop students off at the meeting spots and
have them walk to school with friends from
those points. Students will tabulate the number of times they've walked to and from school
and earn prizes upon reaching specified goals. Parents are invited to walk with children if they wish. Each meeting spot is
within 3 to 4 blocks of the school. For more information on
Charlie's Challenge contact Mr. Pitts.
keNASHa KRAFTAPALOOZA
May 13-15, 2016
Radisson Suites, Pleasant Prairie
Plan for a fun filled weekend of sewing, scrapbooking, card making,
digital scrapbooking, needlepoint, or whatever your craft of choice
is. Giveaways and raffles. For more information contact
ggmy00@aol.com
2015/2016 PTA Executive Board
Dave Mikolajczak, President
DMikolajczak@uline.com
Emily Gerstung, Vice-President
Emilygerstung@yahoo.com
Wisconsin State PTA
4797 Hayes Road, Suite 102
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 244-1455
Fax: (608) 244-4785
Email: info@wisconsinpta.org
Website: www.wisconsinpta.org
National PTA
Greg Foster, Treasurer
Outofthetrees@ymail.com
Trisha Kochersperger, Secretary
Trishkochersperger@yahoo.com
National PTA Headquarters
1250 N. Pitt Street
Alexandria, VA. 22314
Toll Free (800) 307-4PTA
Fax: (703) 836-0942
Email: info@pta.org
Website: www.pta.org
YOU CAN HELP!
POPCORN DAY
APRIL 28
Noteworthy Dates
Monday April 11
Charlie’s Challenge beings
Thursday April 14-25
Scholastic Book Fair begins
Monday April 18-21
Special Person Week
Tuesday April 19
Reading Night 6:30pm-7:30pm—Nash Library
Friday April 22
Enrichment Fair 6:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday April 28
Popcorn Day
Tuesday May 3
PTA Meeting 6:30pm—Nash Library
Tuesday May 3
Band, Choir & Orchestra Concert 6:30pm-Mahone Middle School
Friday May 13-15
keNASHa KRAFTAPALOOZA—Radisson Suites
Tuesday May 17
1st-3rd Grade Spring Music Concert 6:30pm—Nash Elementary