Thanks a Billion

Target started their "Thanks a Billion" Teacher Appreciation Campaign last week. Through this campaign, Target will donate up to $25,000 per participating school until their goal of $5 million is reached. We, along with parents, friends, and loved ones, can help earn money for PCES by following a few simple steps. Per Target's terms and conditions for this campaign, you must have a Facebook page to participate.  

For each "Thank You" written and submitted through the "Thanks a Billion" site, Target will donate $25 to our school. You can write as many thank you notes as you want, but the first note is the only one that will provide a donation. 

Please follow these steps to write a thank you note and get a $25 donation for PCES:

1. visit http://thanksabillion.target.com this link may not work on our school computers since it has a fb access

2. select the "log in with Facebook" button

3. it will then ask for the site to have access to your FB page...you will need to select ok to continue

4. search for our school by zip code - 36867

5. select Phenix City Elementary School

6. write a short thank you note - you can write it to a specific teacher or just a general note to the staff

7. use the hashtag #thanksabillion in your note (you can add it to the end)

8. submit 

This campaign ends June 15. Please encourage your family and friends with a facebook page to submit a thank you note for our school. 

If you would like more information about this campaign, please visit

https://corporate.target.com/article/2015/05/thanks-a-billion

Read Across America Guest Readers

In celebration of Read Across America week, we have had some very special guest readers in our class.

Ethan, a CHS senior, came to read a Dr. Seuss book!

 Miss Viola Swamp also came by for a surprise visit! : )

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Dr Seuss!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Good Eats

A few delicious events coming up....

 

Stone Soup - Friday, January 9

As you know, one of our reading stories this week is The Real Story of Stone Soup.  We will also be reading different versions of this folktale.  This is a folktale of three travelers who come upon a village.  In order to build community and to teach the lesson that sharing can bring happiness, the travelers begin to make a stone soup in which the whole community contributes ingredients.  As a follow-up activity and keeping in sync with the theme of the story, our class will be making our own version of stone soup on Friday, January 9.  In order to do so, each child should bring one ingredient (see the paper sent home today, or just bring something to share) to contribute to our soup.  If this will indeed be a hardship for you, please do not feel obligated.  Your child may bring their ingredient in anytime between now and Friday.

 

 

Thursday, January 19, 2015 - 9 AM - PCES Cafeteria

Speaker:  Mayor Eddie Lowe

"Fatherhood is a Commitment:  Be There"

The Corn Man

Today was one of my most favorite days - the corn man came!

 

Roasted ears of corn are delicious!

We had a great night kicking off Thanksgiving holidays at Great-Skate tonight!

Thanks to everyone who came out to support our school and have a little fun too!

GR8 SK8 Family Night

GR8 SK8 PCES Family Night

 

Tuesday, November 25

6-8 p.m.

 

$3.50 admission + skate rental (discounted at $1.50)

($5 per skater)

 

 

This is a school fundraising event.  A portion from each admission ticket goes to help support our school!

Iron Bowl Canned Food Drive

PCES will have an Iron Bowl canned food drive Monday, Nov. 17 - Friday, Nov. 21.  Students are asked to bring canned foods and place them in the Auburn or Alabama container that will be in the front lobby.  At the end of the week, whichever container has the most cans will be the winner.  All cans will be donated to Russell Baptist Association (located next to Central Baptist Church).  The food will be distributed throughout the community to families in need during the Thanksgiving holidays.  Thank you for your help!

(It goes without saying, but Mrs. Taff is a huge Auburn fan!)



Fire/Weather Safety

The Russell County fire/weather safety house came to PCES.  Students were able to tour the house and gained valuable information on how to remain safe during severe weather, and during a house fire.

Storm Team 9

This week our 3rd-5th graders had the pleasure of listening to a presentation by local meteorologist, Elisabeth D'Amore from WTVM Storm Team 9.

 

She shared with us about her job, pictures of severe weather, and shared severe weather safety tips with us all.  We learned so much!

Local Government

No, not THAT Phenix City Story!  The story of our city leaders and their roles in the community as it relates to the government.  This week, City Council member Gail Head and City Clerk Charlotte Sierra came to speak with PCES third graders about our local government.  They shared about how government works.  They also showed us an old Phenix City law book, the city budget, and even shared some old, unusual laws that existed here in Phenix City!

Veteran's Day Program

Parents,

 

The third, fourth, and fifth grade students have the opportunity to participate in a Veteran's Day Program at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014.  PCES students will perform various partriotic songs along with multiple speaking parts at the Central High School auditorium.  Students will be asked to wear either red, white, or blue shirts and transportation to and from the event will be provided by the parent.

 

If you have not signed the blue permission form that was sent home last week, please do so.  We need all of these signed and returned by Friday, October 10, so that we may begin rehearsals with those students who are able to participate in the program.

 

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Thank you!

 



Be A Champion Read Contest

 

 

The Alabama Education Association is proud to announce our 4th Annual Be A Champion and Read Contest. The goal of the program is to get students and parents excited about reading. What better way to do it in our state than getting Big Al and Aubie involved!
All K-8 students who read six books qualify to win a trip to the Iron Bowl with two guests, sideline passes, and pre-game activities.
Lucky teachers and librarians of participating schools are also eligible to win thousands of dollars for their classrooms and libraries. Roll Tide! War Eagle! Keep Reading!
Prizes:

Iron Bowl Tickets – The two winning students (one for Alabama and one for Auburn) and two guests will receive free tickets to the Iron Bowl! Each prize includes sideline passes and pre-game activities.
$500 – Seven participating teachers will be randomly drawn from all entries and will each win $500 for their classroom!
$2,000 – Two schools with at least 70 percent student participation will be randomly drawn and will win $2,000 for each of their libraries!
$500 – Two teachers and/or librarians who decorate bulletin boards, walls, or doors to promote the contest will each be eligible to win $500. Photo submissions will be accepted at myaea@alaedu.org until November 12, 2014. A panel of judges will choose the winners

Columbus/Phenix City - Enjoy the City! coupon books

Coupon books are being sent home today with students.  Each book is only $20.  Not only does our school benefit from these sales, but the book pays for itself after only 1-2 uses.  Also, for every 5 books you sell, you earn 1 free book!

 

Please remember, this is not meant to be a door to door sale.  Students are to simply sell to family members, friends, and close neighbors.

 

The funds generated from your support will be used for student recognition, which will directly be of benefit to your student.  If every student at PCES sells just 1 book, PCES will earn over $7,000!!!

 

All orders are due no later than Wednesday, October 8, 2014.  We are providing you a sample coupon book to show family and friends.  This sample book must also be returned to the school by October 8th.  Any sample books not returned by this date will be charged to the school, and this will directly impact all students.

 

Thank you for supporting our students!



Grandparents Day

Friday we celebrated Grandparents Day by honoring our grandparents at lunch.  Thanks for coming to eat with us, I know it meant a lot to the kids.  We'd love to have you back again soon!

Red Devil Pride

Today students wore red to show their Red Devil pride.

 

Go Red Devils!  Beat Auburn!

Communities

We have been studying communities in Social Studies and Reading lately.  Last week students choose a community to write about and then created a collage to represent that type of community.

 

This week we are talking about how our traditions and customs can change our communities.

PCElympics

The time is quickly approaching for our annual PCElympics! All our competitions will be held during your child’s PE time during the week of May 5-8.  They will compete in Tug-of-War, Dress the Teachers Relay, and many more team games.  At the end of the week (Friday, May 9), we will have our closing ceremonies which will consist of water slides, sprinklers, slip-n-slides, games and snacks.  This year we will also give you the opportunity to order a PCElympics t-shirt.  The shirts will be $10 each and will be worn during our closing ceremony celebration. All money and order forms are due by Wednesday, April 8.  Checks must be written out to PCES and include driver’s license number and phone number.

Order forms went home today! Please see a coach for more information.

Also, click here to read Ms. Robinson's account and see her pictures of our visit from the Phenix City Police Department k9 unit this afternoon!

Read Across America

 Monday, March 3, is National Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday.  We will be doing some special activities Monday to celebrate that day.  We will also be celebrating all week with dress up days!

Monday, March 3- Fox in Sox (Wear crazy socks and show off your style!)

Tuesday, March 4- Cat in the Hat (Wear a cat hat or any hat to honor Dr. Seuss!)

Wednesday, March 5- Stripes Day (Wear stripes in any way that you can!)

Thursday, March 6- The Lorax (Speak for the environment, wear green!)

Friday, March 7- Dress as any Dr. Seuss Character!!