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GAB PTA covo.&R xcENE Newsletter
<br /> Upcoming Events A Celebration of Black History Month
<br /> February 26' - Black History Month Tuesday, February 26th at 6PM
<br /> Program at 6PM in the GAB gym We cordially invite you to join us for the Black History Month Program where you
<br /> March 5t"- Grocery Card Deadline
<br /> March e-Early Dismissal. Students will enjoy performances of music sung by our third grade which will include: "The
<br /> are released at 11:20AM Ballad Of The Underground Railroad," a song that tells the story of the
<br /> March 7"' -PTA Meeting at 6PM in underground railroad through music; "The Road To Freedom," an inspirational song
<br /> the Media Center. All are welcome! about the journey toward freedom and equality for all; and "I'm On My Way," an
<br /> March 13"-Spring Picture Day African American Spiritual about the struggle for freedom and equality. There will
<br /> March 18th-21°'- Beverly Botsford
<br /> Residency with 2'"'Grade also be a short play featuring third grade actors and presentations by some of our
<br /> March 22n° - Beverly Botsford fourth and fifth graders of biographies of African American heroes. We will also
<br /> performance.12:30:3-5:1:30:K-2. be highlighting posters of African Americans in our art gallery in the front lobby.
<br /> March 25"-End of Quarter Our upper grades have all been researching famous African Americans who have
<br /> March 261"-Terrific Kids at 8:30AM made outstanding contributions to society, and we hope you will be able to attend
<br /> March 291"-No School
<br /> our program to learn a little bit more about history and be inspired.
<br /> PTA Cultural Arts Event: Beverly Botsford 2013-2014 PTA Board Are you
<br /> Residency/Performance !March 18-22, 2013 interested on becoming more involved with
<br /> your child's experience at GAB? If so,
<br /> Using a fascinating array of percussion instruments,often homemade,cross-cultural ! please consider joining the PTA Board! If
<br /> percussionist Beverly Botsford will share the excitement of world cultures and you think you may be interested, please let
<br /> curriculum with music,spoken word,stories and dance through a residency with the us know at aabpta @pmail.com. If you have
<br /> 2"d trade classes. Students will develop art understanding of music in relation to any questions about being a part of the
<br /> history and culture,as well as connections to drumming and language and will have PTA, please don't hesitate to ask any of our
<br /> a deeper understanding of rhythm and pattern in music, speech and other areas current Board Members listed below. Thank
<br /> across the curriculum. The residency will culminate with performances for all You in advance for your consideration!
<br /> grades on Friday,March 22"d(12:30PN1 Grades 3-5 and 1:30PM Grades K-2).
<br /> This program is supported by the PTA and the Orange County Arts Commission The GAB 5th Graders are heading to
<br /> with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Ants Council,a state Washington D.0 March 14th and 15th!
<br /> agency. The 5`h graders have been working hard all year to
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<br /> More Playground News. Coming soon to the 2nd rode will have the opportunity to experience US history
<br /> yg g g first hand. There they wilt view major documents
<br /> playground: A Hill Slide! Thanks to a $2,500 grant from The that formed the structure of our constitutional
<br /> Lowes Toolbox of Education, and the remaining funds left over government and the multitude of historic buitdings
<br /> from previous playground fundraising a slide is going to be built and sites dedicated to preserving and honoring our
<br /> country's heritage including the US Capitol, the
<br /> into the massive hill between the 2nd grade playground and the Memorials, and Arlington National Cemetery.
<br /> school. If everything goes as planned, the slide will be installed Thank you for supporting this wonderful
<br /> over Spring Break. Get ready for some real sliding fun Cougars! i opportunity!
<br /> 'No Cost'Fundraising Otoraortunities for all Fagnilies
<br /> Grocery Cards: As of February,our participating scrip card families and those who participated in the Holiday Gift Card Drive have raised approximately$1240 for GAB! If
<br /> you would like to participate,log on to the PTA website(httpJlsites.google.com/site/gabpta/)for more info or just email GABqroceriesOn bellsouth.net to get started. The
<br /> stores that currently participate are: Whole Foods,Lowes,and Food Lion. You decide the amount(it can be fixed or vary from month to month). The school will earn 2-6%
<br /> from the store you choose. It costs you nothing! You can also check out our online ordering for a multitude of retail gift card options at www.shopwithscrip.com. Do you
<br /> shop at Weaver Street? Well,GAB can receive 5%back on all purchases! Simply buy a gift card from the cashier and have them link it to GAB(228). Also,don't forget to
<br /> link your Harris Teeter VIC cards to GAB(Code 3382)online at www.HarrisTeeter.com or at the cashier the next time you are in the store. The VIC cards need to be re-
<br /> linked EVERY school year. You can link your Food Lion MVP cards by visiting mvw.loodlronmvprewards.com.No matter where you shop for your family,you can help GAB
<br /> raise money without spending an extra dime! Thank you for your support!
<br /> Box Tons: The Box Tops program donates 10 cents for each Box Top to our school! This does not seem like a lot,however,it really adds up. So far this year,we have
<br /> collected 10,675 BoxTops resulting in$1,067.50!That is not including our last collection which has not yet been counted.Please keep collecting BoxTops throughout the
<br /> year.Our goal is to raise a total of$2000 for the year! Thank you in advance for helping us to reach our goal.
<br /> Juice Pouches: For each juice pouch collected,2 cents will be donated to our school. This program allows us to raise some money but more importantly it helps the
<br /> environment by reducing waste! So,please continue to save those drink pouches(any variety)and encourage your children to participate! Remove the straws,squeeze out
<br /> the excess liquid,and then deposit them in one of the two receptacles in either the lobby or the cafeteria at Grady Brown. Thanks for doing your part.
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<br /> 2012-2013 Board Members:Rachel Monschein-Pres.,Laura Kavanaugh-VP,Andrea Sorvino-Secretary,Dana Ward-Treasurer.Lindsay Mann-Membership,
<br /> Janet Huebner-Communications,Lisa Dumain-Grocery Card/Scrip Program,Wendy Hughes,Dare Gura,Rachel Kulberg,Amy Irish,Amanda Ekholm-
<br /> Fundraising,Penny King-Community Building,Tracy Thomas-Cultural Arts,Michelle Holland-Hospitality,Doug Edmunds-Grounds and Environment,
<br /> Jennifer Crawford-Yearbook
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<br /> Newsletter March 2013 Any questions/ideas/concerns? Contact: gaboto@gmail.com
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