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September 11 - Magazine fundraiser kickoff
September 18 - Welcome Back BINGO
September 18 - 1st turn in day for Magazine Sales
September 25 - 2nd turn in day for Magazine Sales
October 8 - Board Meeting
October 8 - Parent Meeting   "Saving for College"

November 5 - Board Meeting

November 5 - Parent Meeting

December 10 - Board Meeting

December 10 - Sing A Long

January 14 - Board Meeting

January 29 - Sock Hop  7-8:30pm.

February 11 - Board Meeting

February 11 - Parent Meeting

March 11 - Board Meeting

March 11 - 5th Grade Transition

March 21- Carnival 

April 8 - Board Meeting

May 1 - Smart Run

May 6 - Board Meeting

May 6 - Award Night

May 6 - Staff Appreciation Breakfast

May 11-13 - Volunteer appreciation lunches

June 4 - Ice Cream Social

]]> 2009-2010 Board Members tag:www.rlepto.org,2009://1.40 2009-08-31T03:37:08Z 2009-09-11T00:57:21Z President: Patty Jennrich 651-717-9873 Vice President: Maura Muenzer 651-490-7672 Secretary: Vicki Capistrant 651-484-0238 Treasurer: Dawn Poellinger 651-483-6890 Community Liaison: Bill Fischer 651-762-1755 Volunteer Coordinator: Suzy Guthmueller 651-484-6634... President: Patty Jennrich 651-717-9873
Vice President: Maura Muenzer 651-490-7672
Secretary: Vicki Capistrant 651-484-0238
Treasurer: Dawn Poellinger 651-483-6890
Community Liaison: Bill Fischer 651-762-1755
Volunteer Coordinator: Suzy Guthmueller 651-484-6634

]]> Scaring Up Six Snappy SmartBoards tag:www.rlepto.org,2008://1.39 2008-10-20T14:48:26Z 2008-10-20T14:56:27Z classrooms with SmartBoards!

This is no small task we're undertaking.  It's going to take about
$20,000 to get there.  While it is a challenge, I know we have a
great community of support and I know we can count on all of you for
help.

Here are some ways you can help:

1) Write a check to the PTO and put "SmartBoards" in the memo.  It's a
tax deduction and 100% of your donation will go to SmartBoards.  Send it in with your child in an envelop marked "RLEPTO"

2) Help us find grant programs. We've got a few leads, but consider
where you work, where your neighbors work, where you shop, etc.  If
they have a grant program that could help Rice Lake Elementary, we'd
like to hear about it.  Send your leads to rlepto@googlegroups.com and
we'll take it from there.  Send us the basics: the name of the
organization, the name of the grant program, a link to the
oarganizations web site and any information about the program you can
provide to help us get started.

3) Sign up for the 2nd Annual RLE Smart Run committee.  We somehow
made it happen with a committee of three last year (huge thanks and
kudos go out to Sandi Hammersten and Lynn Olson for that).  We're
looking  to have a 6-person committee this year.  Committee meetings
will start in January and the event will be in May.  Email
rlepto@googlegroups.com if you are interested.

Thanks everyone for any help you can contribute! ]]> Magazines and Why We Sell Them tag:www.rlepto.org,2008://1.37 2008-09-11T01:38:38Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Magazine sales are in full swing! If I had time to read all the magazines that seem interesting, my son would get the limo ride with a single customer. Unfortunately for him, I know I won't have time to read... Magazine sales are in full swing! If I had time to read all the magazines that seem interesting, my son would get the limo ride with a single customer. Unfortunately for him, I know I won't have time to read them all, so he's going to have to work a little harder (perhaps by asking mom?). I hope you and your kids are enjoying the experience and all the prizes.

The magazine sale is the primary source of revenue for the PTO. Without this event, the PTO would be extremely limited in what we could actually do. What is it the PTO does, you ask? We do a lot of things you probably already know about. Welcome back bingo, the sock hop, the carnival and the ice cream social are some of the big ones.

Before I get too far, I need to thank the small army of wonderful volunteers that make all these events and programs happen. If we had a stellar fundraiser, but didn't have the dedicated volunteers to back it up, we wouldn't be able to get many things accomplished.

To really understand what it is the PTO is about, you could read through the bylaws, which are posted here: http://www.isd12.org/rle/Bylaws.pdf

For the really curious, the board meeting minutes are posted here: http://www.isd12.org/rle/rlpto.htm.

For those without insomnia, I'll provide a quick synopsis of what the PTO does in a typical year.

To raise funds, the PTO coordinates the annual magazine and spirit wear sales. Thanks to a hard working committee, we're also able to sponsor the carnival. Last year, the PTO added a Smart Run specifically to raise money for SmartBoards. This year, we plan to acquire some funds via grants and will be asking parents to help us find grant programs that we should consider. Selling magazines is the primary fundraiser for the PTO.

Thanks to those funds and the great community of volunteers, we're able to do a number of things:

  • Social Events. Welcome Back Bingo, Sock Hop, Ice Cream Social, Family Reading Night
  • Each grade level is given access to funds for things not covered by the district. Examples: Laminated maps for 3rd grade, vocabulary enrichment books for 4th grade, painted butterfly kits for 1st grade, brain pop for 5th grade
  • Volunteer support. Volunteer coordination and Sibling Care
  • Educational Programs. Special assemblies, Directed activities, guided reading, etc.
  • Professional Development for teaching staff.
  • Appreciation and Recognition. Volunteer appreciation lunch, teacher and staff appreciation events, student recognition.
  • Capital Improvements - Smartboards, the climbing wall expansion, etc.
  • Basic administration. Filing required legal and financial documents, maintaining the rlepto.org web site, etc.

    Your child(ren) may be selling the magazines to get the limo ride to pizza served by Mr. Buerkley, but these are a few of the reasons why the magazine sale is so important to the Rice Lake Elementary Community.

    Bill Fischer
    RLEPTO Community Liaison

    ]]> 2008-2009 PTO Calendar of Events tag:www.rlepto.org,2008://1.36 2008-09-11T01:12:39Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Sept 12th 1st Magazine turn in and Bingo Sept 19th 2nd and final Magazine turn in Oct 7th Board Meeting and Parent Meeting Nov 8th Book Fair Nov 11th Board and Parent Meeting Dec 9th Sing-A-Long Jan 13th Board Meeting... Sept 12th 1st Magazine turn in and Bingo
    Sept 19th 2nd and final Magazine turn in
    Oct 7th Board Meeting and Parent Meeting
    Nov 8th Book Fair
    Nov 11th Board and Parent Meeting
    Dec 9th Sing-A-Long
    Jan 13th Board Meeting
    Jan 30th Sock Hop
    Feb 10th Board and Parent Meeting
    March 17th Board and Parent Meeting - 5th Grade Transition
    March 29th Carnival
    April 14th Board Meeting
    May 7th Teach Appreciation Breakfast
    May 12th Board Meeting and Award Night
    May 12-14th Volunteer Lunches
    May 28th 5th grade party
    May 29th Ice Cream Social

    ]]>     2008-2009 PTO Board Members tag:www.rlepto.org,2008://1.35 2008-09-01T18:47:37Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Rice Lake Elementary PTO Boad Members for the 2008 - 2009 school year are: Paula Smude, President 651-429-6443 paula.smude@hartfordlife.com Patty Jennrich, Vice President 651-717-9873 ppjennrich@aol.com Dawn Poellinger, Secretary 651-483-6890 dpoellinger@msn.com Vicki Capistrant, Treasurer 651-484-0238 j-vplace00@msn.com Suzy GuthMueller, Volunteer Coordinator 651-484-6634... Rice Lake Elementary PTO Boad Members for the 2008 - 2009 school year are:

    Paula Smude, President 651-429-6443 paula.smude@hartfordlife.com
    
Patty Jennrich, Vice President 651-717-9873 ppjennrich@aol.com
    
Dawn Poellinger, Secretary 651-483-6890 dpoellinger@msn.com
    
Vicki Capistrant, Treasurer 651-484-0238 j-vplace00@msn.com
    
Suzy GuthMueller, Volunteer Coordinator 651-484-6634 sguthmueller@isd12.org
    
Bill Fischer, Community Liaison 651-762-1755 billfischer74@gmail.com

    ]]>     Smart Run tag:www.rlepto.org,2008://1.34 2008-04-07T13:38:56Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Smart Run For Smartboards On Saturday, April 19th, 2008, the Rice Lake PTO is sponsoring the SMART RUN. Registration information is available in the Rice Lake School Office. Please register by Wednesday, April 9th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. $10.00... Smart Run For Smartboards

    On Saturday, April 19th, 2008, the Rice Lake PTO is sponsoring the SMART RUN.
    Registration information is available in the Rice Lake School Office.
    Please register by Wednesday, April 9th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

    $10.00 registration fee per person/$25.00 fee per family.

    The race will take place at Rice Lake. Registration begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday,
    April 19th. The race will start at 10:00 AM, Door prizes at 11:00 AM.

    Come race for the SMART BOARDS.

    Other dates to remember:

    Staff Appreciation Breakfast Thursday, May 1st, 2008
    7:45 AM to 9:00 AM Rice Lake Gym

    Student Recognition Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
    7:00 PM Rice Lake Gym

    Volunteer Lunch Tues., May 13th, Wed, May 14th,
    Thursday, May15th
    During lunch in the Atrium

    Icecream Social/ Friday, May 30th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Mr Kelley Retirement
    Celebration


    ]]>     PTO EVENTS tag:www.rlepto.org,2008://1.33 2008-02-12T15:30:40Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 RLPTO Meeting 7:00PM Rice Lake Atrium Speakers: Dr Roger Worner Jeanmarie Scarr Dr Worner will be speaking on the state of the school district and the process for finding a new Rice Lake principal. Jeanmarie Scarr,... Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

    RLPTO Meeting
    7:00PM
    Rice Lake Atrium

    Speakers: Dr Roger Worner
    Jeanmarie Scarr


    Dr Worner will be speaking on the state of the school district and the process for finding a new Rice Lake principal. Jeanmarie Scarr, phy-ed teacher at Rice Lake will be speaking about physical fitness and good academic performance.


    THE CARNIVAL IS COMING!!!
    Sunday, March 9th, 2008
    Noon to 4:00 pm

    Watch for more news on the Rice Lake Carnival in upcoming issues of the Wednesday Words.

    RLPTO MEETING for March
    Transition to Middle School
    Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
    7:00 PM


    ]]>     Annual Sock Hop tag:www.rlepto.org,2007://1.32 2007-12-12T20:31:27Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z The next RLPTO event is scheduled for January 25th. Come dance the night away at the Annual Sock Hop! Mark your calendars.... The next RLPTO event is scheduled for January 25th. Come dance the night away at the Annual Sock Hop! Mark your calendars.

    ]]>     Holiday Sing-A-Long tag:www.rlepto.org,2007://1.29 2007-12-05T17:20:46Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Please join us December 11th at 7:00 P.M. for a holiday sing-a-long. Mrs. Berg will lead the Choir and Recorder Club in singing Christmas Carols.... Please join us December 11th at 7:00 P.M. for a holiday sing-a-long. Mrs. Berg will lead the Choir and Recorder Club in singing Christmas Carols.

    ]]>     Rice Lake Sing-A-Long tag:www.rlepto.org,2007://1.28 2007-12-05T16:15:38Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Rice Lake Sing-A-Long Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 7:00 PM Rice Lake Atrium Come enjoy and sing-a-long to the holiday music of the Rice Lake choir and recorder club. Upcoming Events in January: Sock Hop Friday, January 25th, 2008 7:00 PM... Rice Lake Sing-A-Long
    Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
    7:00 PM
    Rice Lake Atrium

    Come enjoy and sing-a-long to the holiday music of the
    Rice Lake choir and recorder club.

    Upcoming Events in January:

    Sock Hop
    Friday, January 25th, 2008
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Rice Lake Gym

    Family Reading Night
    Thursday, January 31st, 2008
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Rice Lake Library

    RLPTO BOARD for 2007/2008


    President----Kathy Granley
    Vice President----Paula Smude
    Secretary----Dawn Poellinger
    Treasurer----Vicki Capistrant
    Volunteer Coordinator----Suzy Guthmueller
    Alliance Liason----Patty Jennrich
    Teacher Liason----Linda Drilling

    ]]>     Rice Lake Sing A Long tag:www.rlepto.org,2007://1.27 2007-12-05T15:57:06Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Rice Lake Sing A Long Tuesday, December 11th,2007 7:00 PM Rice Lake Atrium Come enjoy and sing along to the holiday music of the Rice Lake Choir and the Recorder Club. Events Coming in January: Sock Hop Friday, January 25th,... Rice Lake Sing A Long
    Tuesday, December 11th,2007
    7:00 PM
    Rice Lake Atrium
    Come enjoy and sing along to the holiday music of the
    Rice Lake Choir and the Recorder Club.

    Events Coming in January:

    Sock Hop
    Friday, January 25th, 2008
    7:00 PM - 9:00PM
    Rice Lake Gym

    Family Reading Night
    Thursday, January 31st, 2008
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Rice Lake Library

    If you have any questions regarding the RLPTO or RLPTO events, please contact RLPTO
    President Kathy Granley at 651-766-8567 or kgranley@yahoo.com.


    RLPTO Board for 2007-2008

    President----Kathy Granley
    Vice-President----Paula Smude
    Secretary----Dawn Poellinger
    Treasurer----Vicki Capistrant
    Volunteer Coordinator----Suzy Guthmueller
    Alliance Liason----Patty Jennrich
    Teacher Liason----Linda Drilling

    ]]>     Rice Lake Sing A Long tag:www.rlepto.org,2007://1.25 2007-12-05T02:26:32Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z Rice Lake Sing A Long Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 7:00 PM Rice Lake Atrium Come enjoy and sing-a-long to the holiday music of the Rice Lake Choir and Recorder Club Events Coming in January: Sock Hop Friday, January 25th,... Rice Lake Sing A Long
    Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
    7:00 PM
    Rice Lake Atrium

    Come enjoy and sing-a-long to the holiday music of
    the Rice Lake Choir and Recorder Club


    Events Coming in January:

    Sock Hop
    Friday, January 25th, 2008
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Rice Lake Gym

    Family Reading Night
    Thursday, January 31st, 2008
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Rice Lake Library

    If you should have any questions regarding the RLPTO or RLPTO events, please contact
    Kathy Granley @ 651-766-8567 or kgranley@yahoo.com.


    RLPTO Board for 2007/2008


    President ---- Kathy Granley
    Vice President---- Paula Smude
    Secretary---- Dawn Poellinger
    Treasurer ---- Vicki Capistrant
    Volunteer Coordinator---- Suzy Guthmueller
    Alliance Liason---- Patty Jennrich
    Teacher Liason---- Linda Drilling

    ]]>     RLPTO Sing a long tag:www.rlepto.org,2007://1.24 2007-12-05T01:56:47Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z RLPTO Sing A Long Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 7:00 PM Rice Lake Atrium Come enjoy and sing a long to the holiday music of the Rice Lake Choir and Recorder Club. Events Coming in January: Sock Hop Friday, January... RLPTO Sing A Long
    Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
    7:00 PM
    Rice Lake Atrium

    Come enjoy and sing a long to the holiday music of
    the Rice Lake Choir and Recorder Club.

    Events Coming in January:

    Sock Hop
    Friday, January 25th, 2008
    Rice Lake Gym
    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm


    Family Reading Night
    Thursday, January 31st, 2008
    Rice Lake Library
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm


    If you have any questions regarding the RLPTO or RLPTO sponsored events, please contact
    Kathy Granley @ 651-766-8567.


    RLPTO Board for 2007/2008

    President Kathy Granley
    Vice President Paula Smude
    Secretary Dawn Poellinger
    Treasurer Vicki Capistrant
    Volunteer Coordinator Suzy Guthmueller
    Alliance Liason Patty Jennrich
    Teacher Liason Linda Drilling

    ]]>     RLEPTO Board for 2007-2008 tag:www.rlepto.org,2007://1.22 2007-06-18T20:23:18Z 2008-09-30T02:58:21Z The RLPTO board for the 2007-2008 school year: President Kathy Granley Vice President Paula Smude Treasurer Vicki Capistrant Secretary Dawn Poellinger Teacher Liaison Linda Drilling Alliance Liaison Patty Jennrich Volunteer Coordinator Suzy Guthmueller If you have any questions about the... The RLPTO board for the 2007-2008 school year:

    President Kathy Granley
    Vice President Paula Smude
    Treasurer Vicki Capistrant
    Secretary Dawn Poellinger
    Teacher Liaison Linda Drilling
    Alliance Liaison Patty Jennrich
    Volunteer Coordinator Suzy Guthmueller

    If you have any questions about the RLPTO or would like to become more involved in our events, please contact Kathy Granley at kgranley@yahoo.com or 651-766-8567.

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