May 2016 Renner PTA Newsletter

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Subject: Renner Roundup ­ May 2016
From: Renner Middle School PTA <newsletter@rennerpta.org>
Date: Fri, May 13, 2016 12:01 pm
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May 2016
Renner PTA Newsletter
In This Issue
Calendar
2016­17 Informaiton
Author Visit ­ 6th Grade
Important Dates
Teacher Appreciation
PISD Bond Election Results
2016­2017 PTA Board
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A Note from our President ... Lisa
Stokes As the famous saying goes, "All good things must
come to an end." It's hard to believe that this is
the end of two years serving as your PTA
President. It has been an amazing journey! I have
met and worked with some of the most remarkable women and men over the
course of this time. I have been blessed with an outstanding PTA Board of 44
ladies who have worked extremely hard to support Renner as a whole, the staff
and administration, the awesome kids here and, of course you, the parents. I just
can't say enough about the wonderful people who have dedicated their time,
talents and resources to this school!
At the start of this school year, I had the unique opportunity of presenting to the
teachers during their rotation of in­service days to share the details of what PTA
was all about and what all we do. I wish everyone knew how valuable the PTA
was and how it contributes to the success of the school as well as the value it
brings to the students, teachers and parents. Some of the ways we have served
Renner this year include student social events, teacher appreciation lunches,
teacher treats every six weeks, reflections art program, school supplies, spirit
wear, PE Uniforms, educational speakers for parents, grants to the school for
capital improvements, grants for technology, fundraising for technology, book fair,
teacher birthdays, care committee activities, community outreach programs,
student directory, author visit, educational video for history, speakers for students,
support for counseling staff and more. I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the leadership here at Renner.
This team is open to ideas, innovative and very easy to work with. Thank you to
Ms. Pegram, Mr. Stamper, Dr. Bishop and Mr. Watts for all of your support this
year. We have had a true partnership working together. I am proud to say you will be left in very capable hands. Your new 2016­2017
Renner PTA Officers are a strong group of experienced ladies headed up by Sara
Burnett and supported by Officers Rita Cunningham, Jeanne Koepke, Alison
Grzyb, Karen Ricketts, Nancy Mills, Kerri Hayes and Stella Heidman along with
the remainder of the newly slated Executive Board and Chairs. (See below.)
Congratulations to all of you!! I know you will do a great job for Renner!
As we close in on the last few weeks of school, I wish everyone a successful year­
end and a safe and exciting summer! THANK YOU for my most memorable years
here at Renner....
Lisa Stokes, Renner PTA President
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Our Sponsors
Sponsor our PTA and see
your logo here! Email us for
details: partnerships@rennerpta.org Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 11 ­ One Day Only! Packet /
Schedule Pickup (as set by PISD)! Pick up supplies, schedule, PE
Uniform, spirit wear, etc. You must bring your receipt from your school
supply order to pickup supplies. If you cannot be there, please give your
receipt to a friend who can pick them up for you, otherwise you will have
to wait until the first day of school.
Pick up schedule:
6th Grade: 2 ­ 4 pm
7th Grade: 11 am ­ 1 pm
8th Grade: 8 ­ 10 am
Incoming 6th Graders: Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 18 for a
6th Grade Renner Roundup Bash from 6 to 8 pm! All 6th grade students
are invited (parents and siblings invited as well). Come out to Renner for
a fun night before school starts!
Quick Links...
Renner PTA
Renner PTA Calendar
Membersihp Toolkit
School Supply Lists
Friday, June 3rd
8th Grade Celebration!!
The PTA has been given the go ahead to have a party for our
outgoing 8th graders!!! It will be on June 3 (the last day of school)
from 10:30a­12:30p!! Early release is at 12:40p.
We will feed the kids pizza (no need to bring a lunch) and have
music and have several high end inflatables including the Ga Ga Pit,
Zorb Ball Track, Camo Obstacle Course, Eliminator, Dodge­It and
other fun activities!
Again, this is for 8th graders only to
celebrate the completion of Middle School!!
Please have the kids wear lightweight and light colored clothing and clothing they don't mind getting wet. You
never know, we may throw in some extra water fun!!!
LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR, BUT NOT THE LEAST...
AUTHOR POLY HOLYOKE VISIT
Author Poly Holyoke visits our 6th Grade Mustangs for an exciting writing workshop
on Tuesday, May 17. Her autographed book, Neptune Challenge will be available for
the students to purchase.
Send in the order form on or before Friday, May 13. Be proud to possess an
autographed copy! Click here to get the form.
Thank You,
Kavitha Manimurugan
Library Coordinator
(This event is for 6th grade only)
Library Volunteers!
BIG THANK YOU!!!
It's been a pleasure for being part of PTA and serving as Library Coordinator for our
Renner Family. As we are coming towards the end of the school year, I want to take
this opportunity to thank each and every volunteer for spending your precious time
volunteering at the library. I truly appreciate it. Kavitha Manimurugan
Library Coordinator
Important Dates:
We have some great programs coming up ... get these on your calendar! May 16
PTA Installation Luncheon Offsite, 11:15 am May 27
No school ­ Second inclement weather day
May 30
No school ­ Memorial Day
June 3
8th Grade Celebration (during school hours 10:30a­12:30p)
Last Day of School, 12:40 pm Early Release Dates and times subject to change. Please check our online calendar at www.RennerPTA.org for additional fine arts
and sporting activities.
Renner Has the World's Best Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week was last week at Renner. THANK YOU to all the parents who donated items
toward PTA's efforts to make the week special, and thank you to all the parents who brought special
and thoughtful gifts to their teachers. Our theme was "Renner has the World's Best Teachers," and the PTA
coordinated the following: Monday, we had a "French Bakery" in the teachers' lounge. Thank you
to those who brought in desserts! In addition, we had gift cards for
everyone, donated from the Preston/Park Chick­fil­la, Taco Cabana,
and Palio's Pizza Cafe. Tuesday, we told the staff "Grazie" with a special
gift, partially sponsored by Trader Joe's, including a reusable Trader
Joe's bag, marinara sauce and pasta. Wednesday was Country Casserole meals from Central Market,
delivered in a reusable cooler. Thank you to everyone who purchased
the casserole meals for each staff member. Thursday, the teachers had a fabulous luncheon catered by Cantina
Laredo!
Friday, the teachers received gift bags of candies made in the U.S.A. (partially sponsored by Market
Street), plus a gift card donated by Ben & Jerry's. Thanks again to all our sponsors for helping us provide goodies to our teachers: Trader Joe's
Market Street
Palio's Pizza Cafe
Chick­Fil­La, Preston and Park
Taco Cabana
Central Market
Not only does Renner have the best teachers, but we also have the best parents, too! 2016 Bond Election Results Combined accumulated totals for the May 7, 2016 Bond Election:
FOR ­ 8,039 (78.54%)
AGAINST ­ 2,196 (21.46%)
Election results/reports can be viewed on the Collin County elections website. Election results
are unofficial until canvassed.
On May 7, 2016, Plano ISD voters passed a $481 million bond proposal to fund initiatives
recommended by the Plano ISD Facilities and Technology Task Force. As a result of this zero
tax­rate increase bond, all Plano ISD campuses will be impacted by district­wide security
updates, renovations and facility upgrades, as well as technology improvements. Reroofing
projects and construction of permanent classroom space to replace portables will be funded
from a combination of surplus funds generated through the 2013 Tax Ratification Election (TRE)
and unissued bond funds from the 2008 bond program.
For more detailed information of the proposed allocation of funds, please visit the PISD website
at http://pisd.edu/news/bond.programs/2016bond/index.shtml. 2016­2017 Renner PTA Executive Board & Chairs We are pleased to announce the new Renner PTA Executive Board & Chairs for the 2016­
2017 school year: EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
1st VP ­ Programs
2nd VP­ Volunteers
3rd VP ­ Ways & Means
4th VP­ Membership
Secretary
Treasurer
Parliamentarian
Sara Burnett
Rita Cunningham
Jeanne Koepke
Alison Grzyb
Karen Ricketts
Stella Heidman
Nancy Mills
Kerri Hayes
PTA Email
president@rennerpta.org
programs@rennerpta.org
volunteers@rennerpta.org
ways@rennerpta.org
membership@rennerpta.org
secretary@rennerpta.org
treasurer@rennerpta.org
parliamentarian@rennerpta.org
STANDING COMMITTEES
Arts in Education Chairman
Jennifer Blice
PTA Email
reflections@rennerpta.org
Cultural Fusion
Environmental Chairman
Faculty Representative
Hospitality/Newcomer Chair
Legislative Chairman
Newsletter: Renner Round­Up
Alicia Kow
Terry Caskey
Sonja Pegram
Benet Martin
Kristie Shorey
Jamie Hanna
culture@rennerpta.org
environmental@rennerpta.org
sonja.pegram@pisd.edu
hospitality@rennerpta.org
legislative@rennerpta.org
newsletter@rennerpta.org
Publicity Chairman
Safety/Youth Protection Chair
SAGE Chairman
School Store Chair
Pre­Packs / School Supplies
Teacher Appreciation Chair
Science Fair Chairman
Sara Fetteroff
Janelle Landry
Jenny Stanley
Keitha Kuester
Susan Schwartz
Jane Choppin
Heather Burchett
publicity@rennerpta.org
safety@rennerpta.org
sage@rennerpta.org
store@rennerpta.org
supplies@rennerpta.org
appreciation@rennerpta.org
science@rennerpta.org
Yearbook
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Birthday Cake Coordinator
Book Fair Coordinator
Online Calendar
Care Coordinator
Casserole Coordinator
Wendi Klatsky
yearbook@rennerpta.org
Vanessa Eckroat
Hema Kalyandurg
Karen Richards
Ginger Cox
Stefanie Toppel
Email
birthdays@rennerpta.org
bookfair@rennerpta.org
calendar@rennerpta.org
care@rennerpta.org
casserole@rennerpta.org
Color Run
Community Outreach Coord.
Brandi Miciotto
Dana Freed
colorrun@rennerpta.org
outreach@rennerpta.org
Directory Coordinator
Abbie Greeves
directory@rennerpta.org
Directory/Color Run Advertising Brandi Miciotto
directoryads@rennerpta.org
Library Coordinator
Kavitha Manimurugan library@rennerpta.org
Membership Toolkit (MTK)
Office and Copy Coordinator
Website Coordinator
Partnerships Coordinator
School Store Scheduling
Spirit Wear Coordinator
Shelly Broadway
Teranne Keogh
Rose Taper
Laura Darce
Alice Chao
Jen Chazanow
MTK@rennerpta.org
office@rennerpta.org
webmaster@rennerpta.org
partnerships@rennerpta.org
storeschedule@rennerpta.org
spiritwear@rennerpta.org
Spirit Wear (Electives
Staff/Team Luncheon 8th
Staff/Team Luncheon 7th
Staff/Team Luncheon 6th
Jen Kendall
Ritu Gupta
Tamie Burnett
Lauren Green
PEwear@rennerpta.org
luncheon8@rennerpta.org
luncheon7@rennerpta.org
luncheon6@rennerpta.org
Student Socials Coordinator
Teacher Treats
Teacher Treats Co­Chair
Yard Signs/Decal Coordinator
Kimberly DeWeese
JoAnn Compton
Ginger Cox
Jen Kendall
socials@rennerpta.org
treats@rennerpta.org
treats@rennerpta.org
signs@rennerpta.org
Thank you 8th grade parents A special THANK YOU to all of our 8th Grade parents who will be leaving
the Renner PTA Board and moving on to high school!! We appreciate all
you have done. Thank you for your service to Renner and to the
students! We will miss you!!! Clare Hebert, Babette Murashige, Karen Ricketts (Returning with a 6th
grader), Julie Wax, Melissa Nelson, Karen Richards (returning with a 7th
grader), Dana Freed (returning with a 7th grader), Tricia Hunsucker,
Stefanie Toppel (returning with a 7th grader), Sara Fetterolf (returning
with an 8th grader), Jen Chazanow (returning with a 6th grader), Lauren
Green (returning with a 6th grader), Sherie Hammett (returning with a 6th
grader), Elizabeth Minchew and Lisa Stokes. THANK YOU!!!! Are you throwing money away? If you are hanging on to your Box Tops, ESPECIALLY YOUR BOX TOP BONUS
CERTIFICATES, you are throwing money away if they expire before you turn them in!
Please be sure to continue clipping those Box Tops, but don't hang on to them! Box Tops
and Box Top Bonus certificates EXPIRE! Send them in at the end of every month to avoid
having any that expire that have to be thrown away because Box Tops for Education will not
accept any that are expired! Box Tops help fund school programs for our students at Renner. There is a collection box
located by the front office for you or your student to place them in. You can also earn Box Tops for Renner by shopping
online at www.boxtops4education.com!! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Segler at cindy.segler@pisd.edu.
Help earn money for Renner when you shop!
Kroger: Kroger's Community Rewards program links your Kroger Plus card to Renner Middle
School. To link your Kroger Plus card, visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Click "Edit Kroger
Community Rewards" and enter Renner's number, 81943. NOTE: You must go online to link your
Kroger Plus card to Renner Middle School and it must be done every year. Yes, every year! This
can not be done in store. Tom Thumb: Tom Thumb's Good Neighbor program links your Reward Card to Renner Middle
School. Stop by the Customer Service desk and pick up a registration form. Renner's number is
6266. Renner Middle School PTA, 5701 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093
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