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Red Ribbon Week - October 28 - November 1  Monday, October 28th
Put First Things First To Show We’re “RED”dy To Say NO To Drugs! Wear red today! All students will receive a Red Ribbon Week spirit stick today! Tuesday, October 29th Begin With The End In Mind by Planning for a BRIGHT Future! Wear NEON clothing Wednesday, October 30th Think Win-Win Because Tobacco Makes You Wacko! Wacky Wednesday: Wear mix-matched clothing within dress code guidelines Thursday, October 31st Be Proactive and Hunt Down Drugs. Wear “CAMO” clothing Friday, November 1st “THE LEADER IN ME IS DRUG FREE” Wear your Redland Oaks Spirit shirt  Reflections, a national PTA program encourages students to submit works of art in six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. Redland Oaks Elementary PTA is sponsoring Reflections on our campus.
Let's represent Redland!  Visit Target’s Facebook page to access the app and vote for Redland. Once a school has received 25 votes, Target will donate $1 per vote, with a maximum donation of $10,000 per school. The campaign runs through Sept. 21, or until the full $5 million has been allocated, so don’t forget to vote and share the news with friends, family, teachers and other community members. You vote, we give to schools. 25 votes = $25 Target GiftCard to your school of choice. Vote now: http://www.facebook.com/target/app_461626783866453 Dear Redland Oaks Family, With another school year right around the corner, I want to introduce myself. My name is Pagette Callender, and I am the Redland Oaks PTA President for 2013-2014. I am the mom of Carson, a Redland Oaks 5th grader, as well as Hudson, an 8th grader at Driscoll Middle School. I’m a pediatric RN as well as a small business owner. There are exciting things to come this year, and I look forward to volunteering with many of you. We will be kicking off our membership drive on Thursday, August 22, at Meet the Teacher Night. Our membership theme for this year is “Be Your Kid’s Biggest Fan. Be PTA.” Please become a PTA member, and help us as we partner with our school to provide resources and programs for our students! Remember: moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, and even businesses can join our PTA. Membership does not commit you to volunteering, just to supporting our children! Redland Oaks PTA members will be present on the porch of the school on Thursday evening to answer questions, have sign-ups for upcoming events, and accept memberships. We will also have our Spirit Shop open. For those of you who are new to the Redland Family, welcome! Please join us in the library at 8am on Monday, August 26, for “Coffee and Connections”. We would love to meet you and visit with you about opportunities to become involved in both big and small ways during the year. If you are on Facebook, please “Like” our page, and please go to our Website and subscribe to our blog, thus giving you the most up-to-date information about PTA opportunities, news, and events. I am looking forward to a great year at Redland Oaks! If I can help you in any way or answer questions for you, please call me 210.288.8287, or email me [email protected]. Sincerely, Pagette Callender Redland Oaks PTA President  Please welcome Michaele Pansza. Michaele has a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University. She then made a career move in order to pursue her passion for children in the area of education. She continued her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
Michaele has taught in a variety of educational settings from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. She spent four years as a special education teacher in Northside ISD, before joining Northeast ISD in 2007 as a special education teacher at Jackson Keller Elementary. She then spent the next four years at Olmos Elementary as the assistant principal, and most recently Michaele was the assistant principal at Woodstone Elementary. Michaele is very excited to be a member of the Redland Oaks family and looks forward to meeting all the parents and students of Redland Oaks Elementary. Make sure to say hello to Ms. Pansza at Meet the Teacher Night next Thursday Aug 22!! Important dates Friday, Aug 16 - 6:30pm –
Board Meeting/Potluck – Please see Evite Tuesday, Aug 20 – 9am – PTA workday – Prepare back to school packets Thursday, Aug 22 - Arrive at 7:30am. Serve at 8:00am Back to School Breakfast & Teacher Membership Drive Thursday, Aug 22 – 5-6:30pm Meet the Teacher Night Monday, August 26 First day of school  We know its still June but don't be stuck last minute wasting gas and your precious time. School supplies can be ordered through July 1.
Order online at www.ordermypack.com enter our school number: 107805 pay with credit card at checkout. Arts Education is more than drawing a picture or writing a song or creating the set for a scene in a play. Engaging in the arts has a tremendous impact on the developmental growth of every child and has proven to help level the "learning field" across socio-economic boundaries by strengthening critical-thinking, cognitive and creative skills.
Texas PTA supports arts education as a key element in education. Through the arts, students nurture important values including team-building skills, respecting alternative viewpoints, and appreciating and being aware of different cultures and traditions. About Reflections...Started in 1969 by then Colorado PTA President Mary Lou Anderson, Reflections has encouraged millions of students to express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Students in preschool through grade 12 may create and submit works of art in six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. Any PTA/PTSA in good standing is eligible to sponsor Reflections on their campus. Students should consult their PTA to confirm they are sponsoring the program and to learn when and where to submit their entries. Students are encouraged to download the guidelines below to begin the creative process. |
