[MeriwetherMatters] February 8, 2007

Thu Feb 8 13:57:12 EST 2007

MERIWETHER MATTERS:  February 8, 2007

In this Issue.....

Snow Make-Up Day
E-Mail Address Changes
Paper Bag Collection
School Board Meeting
Kroger Gift Cards
Enrichment Zone
PTO News
Bingo Night
Box Tops
Yearbook
Giant Cards
Meriwether Marketplace

Snow Make-Up Day:

Please make a note that February 20 is now a SNOW MAKE-UP DAY.  There will be school on that date.

E-Mail Address Changes:

Please keep those email address changes coming!  Just email your new address to
mlsmatters at yahoo.com
Thanks!

Paper Bag Collection:

The paper bag collection is continuing!  The Emergency Food Bank is in need of paper grocery
bags.  Just take your standard, good-condition bags, fold them neatly and put into another bag. 
The collection box is in the front lobby.

School Board Meeting:

At our Thursday, February 8th meeting, the School Board will be discussing the following important
items:
* Proposed Changes to the High School Program of Studies
* 2007–2008 School Division Calendar  

You can review the agenda materials on these items via this link:

http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=14831&catfilter=6899#showDoc

Both are "information items" which means they are open for public comment at the meeting.  Please
feel free to send me any feedback.  You can also reach the entire School Board using
schoolboard at k12albemarle.org 
-Brian Wheeler, School Board Member

Kroger Gift Cards:

Did you know???
Our school earns over $300 A MONTH from the Kroger Gift Card Program?
Between 15 and 18 Meriwether Lewis families/staff each month use a Kroger Gift card to buy
groceries.  This team of people is setting new  earnings records this year, as more people are
using cards more consistently than ever!  What if we had just 15-18 MORE participants each
month???  Pretty soon we would eliminate the need for other fundraisers!!!  ...or else have a HUGE
PTO BUDGET!!!  Would you PLEASE consider joining our team?  All you need to do is request a gift
card by emailing Angie Murphy at angiemurphy3 at gmail.com.  Then you are on your way to earning our
school more dollars to pay for teacher's assistants, new equipment like smart boards and
computers, and who knows what else!!!  It is EASY and WORTH IT!  There's even a brand-spankin'-new
Kroger at Barracks Road for you to try out with the gift card program!  

Don't worry: 
You can still earn credit card points by using your credit card to load your gift card!  
Get YOUR gift card today!!!
Email angiemurphy3 at gmail.com  

Enrichment Zone:

Due to enormous response, Marvelous Mondays, Terrific Tuesdays and Robotics are Closed.  Thank you
for your interest in the Enrichment Zone.  We will try to schedule more classes in the Spring.

PTO News:

The February PTO Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the MLS
library.  Parents Forum begins at 6:30 p.m.  

As a reminder, to reach MLS Committee Chairs/Board members, MLS PTO Event Calendar and past
minutes and current agendas, visit the Meriwether Lewis School Website. (Parent Organizations)

http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=9117&sc_id=1170533022&PHPSESSID=e57dee7d6533799db57b2b239c958bd1

Thanks again to the Pasta Night co-chairs Becky Guercio and Mike Giovanoli.  Over 330 people
attended the dinner and tasted the wonderful Italian food prepared by Mike.  Also, a big thank you
to Sysco for donating the food.  We are truly grateful.  

Also, a big thank you to Scott and Mark Neisser for co-chairing the Talent Show.  They as well as
the many talented children who participated in the show did an outstanding job.  A good time was
had by all.  Thanks for making the event so special.

Bingo Night:

On Friday March 9th ,  MLS will hold its 2nd Annual St. Patrick's Family  BINGO NIGHT. Volunteers
are needed to donate new or gently used prizes, mostly for the kids but a few for the playing
adults. Some examples could be:  gently used toys, games, books or new items that will never be
used, or free merchandise coupons (ice cream, restaurants/tickets, coffee), vases, scarves,
obscure kitchen items.

This is a great AND easy way to volunteer, just drop off your items in the Bingo box outside the
MLS office by no later than February 16th.   Please indicate if the item is new or used.

Volunteering or questions, contact bingo chair: Jennifer Bryerton 244-3527 or
Jennifer at AlbemarleFamily.com Thank you all for your support and help.  We're looking forward to a
fabulous event!

Box Tops:

Please don't forget to clip and send in those box tops. The next  deadline for submission is
February 22. This is the last one for this school year. You may also go to their web site 
www.boxtops4education.com, log on and register, get recipes and coupons, and shop on-line at the
Market Place.  We earn a percent of your total purchase. Here is a small list of participating
retaliers:  JCPenney, Barnes & Noble, Lands End, Nordstroms, OldNavy, Overstock.com. 
Thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to this easy fund raiser.

Yearbook:

It's not too late to get your copy of the yearbook. We have ordered fewer books this year due to a
smaller student body and because there were unsold books last year, so don't wait. Send in a check
to MLS PTO Yearbook for $18.00, include your child's name and name of his/her teacher.

Giant Cards:

Giant cards still available. You buy a gift card for $100.00 and receive $100.00, and the school
get $4.00 free money. Adds up quick!  $300.00 a month is $12 X 9 months and that's $108.00!
Multiply that by 200 Meriwether families, and we can make over $21,000.00. Please contact Angela
Sawyer at aasawyer6 at aol.com or 296-1956 for more information.

Back for Spring - Meriwether MarketPlace:

Our popular monthly Marketplace returns with a new format.
SMALL  "classified" ADS ARE FREE IN MERIWETHER MARKETPLACE! 
Do you have something to sell (instruments, sports gear, furniture)?   Need something?  
You can place an ad of up to 20 words FREE and just mention  one of these categories : FURNITURE /
BOOKS & GAMES & TOYS / SPORTS / MUSICAL / MISC / FREE / ITEMS WANTED / BABYSITTERS / YARD WORK 

First name
Telephone number
Category
Item description - max 20 words please

Submit ads by email to: rolftaylor at gmail.com  

In addition, local businesses, services and contractors can make an annual donation of $200 to
have their business cards printed in each issue of Meriwether Market Place for a year.  All funds
raised through the Marketplace are allocated to the Outreach committee.  

Our first issue of 2007 will appear in the February issue of the Weathervane Newsletter .

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