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Originally delivered on 10/13/2023 2:40 pm

SUBJECT: Ashley Falls PTA Newsletter 10.13.2023

Newsletter 3.1 - October 13, 2023

Thank you to everyone to came out to our PTA General Association Meeting last week. We voted on our finalized 2023-24 PTA budget following our Membership campaign and Donation Drive. 

You can still join the PTA throughout the year and you can make a donation at any time! 

Our calendar is packed the next few weeks! 

We hope to see you at some or all events you can make!

What's Happening, Eagles Family?
Red Ribbon Week

October 23 - October 27, 2023  

We are joining with schools across the nation to participate in Red Ribbon Week. The week is all about teaching students how to make healthy choices!

Monday:Show yourself some LOVE!

  • Wear RED
  • BMX Assembly for the school

Tuesday:Eat like a Superhero! 

  • Wear a super hero T-shirt, if you have one! 
  • Apples will be provided by Jimbo's for a healthy recess snack

Wednesday:Exercise for a healthy body!

  • Wear your favorite sports gear!
  • Walk, Bike, or Roll to school Day!

Thursday: Self-care is good for your mind!

  • Wear PJs to school to promote healthy sleep habits!
  • Dental hygiene kits will be distributed by teachers to students.

Friday:We are Family!

  • Wear School Spirit to show your love and support of your Ashley Falls Family.
  • Popsicle celebration at the end of school

Red Ribbon Week is proudly sponsored and supported by the Ashley Falls PTA.  

Special thank you to Meredith Emory and Amanda Frizzell for planning this fun week for the students!

Halloween Carnival & Spooky House
Saturday Oct 28th 4:00-6:30 pm

This is a PTA-sponsored family event and the highlight is our Spooky House designed and operated by our 6th graders and 6th grade families!

There will be game booths with prizes, inflatables, popcorn, and food trucks.

Buy your wristbands here  

for children 3 and older, $5 in advance/$10 at the door

Invite your friends and neighbors


Candy Donation boxes will be available in the front office beginning Oct 16.

Carnival Volunteer Opportunities
Carnival

We are still in need of volunteers for this event. This is a great volunteer opportunity for older high school siblings as well.  

Sign ups are only 30 mins. Sign up with a friend!

For more information on volunteering for this event, contact Michelle Oberto at michelle.spooner@gmail.com.

Spooky House

This is a highlight of all the Halloween fun! Come help out our fellow 6th grade families and kids. 

Please note that some volunteer slots are reserved for 6th graders only. 

For more information, please contact Sahar Khatami at ptasocialmedia@ashleyfallspta.org.

STEAM Night

DMSEF is hosting their annual STEAM+ Night at Ashley Falls on Wednesday, October 18th from 5 to 6:30 pm

This is fun night to see what your student is learning in their STEAM+ classes. Come meet our awesome STEAM+ teachers!

School Picture Day - October 19th

Don't forget that Thursday, October 19th is Ashley Falls school picture day!  

Volunteer with us!

We love our volunteers and appreciate any amount of time you are able to give. 

Click the link below or email volunteer@ashleyfallspta.org

Volunteer Now!
Save the Date!
Thursday, October 19
Picture Day
Monday, October 23
Red Ribbon Week - Show yourself some LOVE!
Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 24
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week - Eat like a Super hero!
Wednesday, October 25
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week - Exercise for a healthy body!
Governing Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, October 26
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week - Self Care is good for your mind!
Absentee Picture Day
Friday, October 27
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week - We are Family!
Saturday, October 28
4:00p Halloween Carnival & Spooky House
4:00p Halloween Carnival & Spooky House
Tuesday, October 31
8:15a Halloween Parade
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