[RedHillRoar] ROAR 10-25-2010; Red Hill Roar 10-25-2010.pdf attached

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*Red Hill Roar*

October 25, 2010



*THE WEEK AT A GLANCE*

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Monday, October 18th

*        Martial Arts

*        Music Club



Tuesday, October 19th

*        Pre-K to Drumheller’s Orchard, 9:30 am-1:00 pm

*        Gymnastics (K-2)

*        Hispanic Family Night



Wednesday, October 20th

*        Cavs and Panthers, 2:30-4:00 pm

*        Chess Club



Thursday, October 21st

*        Rising Stars DI

*        Hispanic Family Night



Friday, October 22nd

*        Book Character Day

*        WestCity Soccer, 2:30-3:30 pm

*        Astronomy Club



Friday, October 22nd

*        * Red Hill PTO Fall Carnival, 3:00-6:00 pm***

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*Other Important Dates:*

November 16th:  Math Fiesta Night

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*PTO & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS*

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*Book Character Day.  *Friday, October 29th, is Book Character Dress-Up Day.
This is our day to show how much Red Hill LOVES books!



Here are some simple reminders to help you plan your child’s costume:

   - Costumes must represent a *book* character.
   - Choose a character appropriate for an *elementary school environment*.

   - Costumes should be planned for comfort; they will be worn all day.
   - Keep it simple and fun!  Homemade is GREAT!!!!!
   - No toy weapons, masks, fake (or real!) blood, etc.
   - Costumes should not be “scary”. Keep in mind, we have students as young
   as 4 years old in our school and we want everyone to enjoy the day.

 If in doubt, give your child’s teacher, Ms. Tarrant, or Mr. Stow a call;
we’ll be glad to offer suggestions or answer questions.  *293 – 5332*



*The PTO Fall Carnival is this Saturday!!!  *Come out to Red Hill from 3:00
pm until 6:00 pm for an afternoon filled with games, food, and fun.  Activities
include the Boo House, Cake Walk, Dunk Tank, Silent Auction, and Raffle.  If
you have not yet sent in your donations of candy or items for the silent
auction/raffle, please do so by Wednesday.  Baked goods should be brought to
school on Friday prior to 4:00 pm or on Saturday by 2:50 pm.  Please contact
Laura Taylor at lbtaylor at embarqmail.com or 977-9059 TODAY to let her know
how you can help with games, set-up, or clean-up.

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*Carnival Cakewalk.*  Start your baking now!  One of the more popular
activities at the Fall Carnival is the Cakewalk.  For this we need many
cakes or other bakes goods, such as pies, cookies, and brownies.  Prizes
will be awarded for the Biggest Baked Good, the Best Seasonally Decorated,
and “Looks” Like it Tastes the Best.  Baked goods may be brought to school
on Friday, October 29th before 4:00 pm or with you on Saturday, October
30st.  Judging for the Cake Decorating Contest will be at 2:55 pm on
Saturday.  *Please* do not send baked goods to school on the bus.  Thanks!



*Fall Carnival Photographer.*  The PTO needs a volunteer to take some photos
of the Fall Carnival for the Red Hill Yearbook.  Please contact Carmen
Trimble at ctrimble at esinet.net if you can help.



*Make a Difference Day:  Mason Jars for Mason.*  Between Oct. 14th and Oct.
28th the Kids Care Club at Red Hill will be collecting change for the Ishan
Gala Foundation in honor of our own Mason Thomas.  Mason has been fighting
Neuroblastoma for several years and is currently undergoing treatments
again.  The Ishan Gala Foundation strives to raise funds to assist families
with the financial burdens of having a child fighting this life-altering
disease and to support the research initiatives necessary to make it
possible for no parent to never again hear the words “there is nothing else
we can do for your child.”



During these two weeks we will continue a tradition begun last year by
Mason’s 4th grade teacher, Mr. Mohr.  Jars will be located in each classroom
and the office.  Students will be encouraged to honor Mason by dropping a
donation in a jar and supporting the Foundation that supports him.  Send in
loose change or bills in a container/baggie/envelope clearly marked “Mason
Jar Donation” (to avoid any confusion with other events).  Parents and
community members may also bring in donations.  Checks will be accepted if
they are made out to “Ishan Gala Foundation.”



Kids Care Club will be placing jars in the community and selling VA Diner
products as an additional fundraiser for this project.  See a 5th grade Kids
Care member or visit www.virginiadiner.com if you wish to order (select Red
Hill Kids Care Club at checkout).



Thank you for your support!

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*Book Baskets.  *So far this year Red Hill Elementary School has donate *500
books* to Book Baskets!  Keep up the good work. Can we make 1000?



*Red Hill Drama Club.  *The Drama Club will be presenting Disney’s Musical
Production of *Cinderella* in the spring.  If you love theater and drama,
this is the club for you!  We have many fun roles for girls and boys: king,
queen, dancers, mice, narrators and assistant directors.  Non-singing roles
are available.  We will create our own sets and costumes.  The club is
forming now and will be meeting Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pm, beginning November
11th.  Cost is $35, payable to *Red Hill PTO*.  Grades 3-5 are invited to
register now (by Oct. 28th.)  Younger grades will be invited to participate
later in the year.  Drama Club is being led by parent volunteer Jackie
Baylink.

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*Red Hill Afterschool Enrichment Clubs:* If you are interested in leading an
afterschool club or if you know a local vendor who may be interested, please
contact Melinda Whitehurst, mwoverlook at gmail.com, Rae Carol Plantz,
293-8752, or Sylvia Jenkins, 293-5332. Clubs can occur on the day and at the
time you choose. You also choose the number and grade of the participants.
$50 material reimbursement fee available.

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*Math Fiesta Night.  *The Math Fiesta is fast approaching.   When: Nov. 16th
.  We need some helpers to coordinate this annual event.  If you can lend a
hand, please contact Mr. Stow at 293-5332.

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*Yearbook Help.*  Love to take photographs? Enjoy arranging digital
scrapbook pages?  If you are interested in helping with the Red Hill
Elementary Yearbook, or if you have photographs from school events you are
willing to share, please contact Carmen Trimble at ctrimble at esinet.net or
295-0582.  Also, if you are willing to take photos during Storybook
Character Day or the Fall Carnival, please let her know.

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*Destination Imagination Volunteers Needed for Grades 3-5.  *Please contact
Melinda Whitehurst at mwoverlook at gmail.com or Katherine Dougherty at
kdougherty at k12albemarle.org if you can help coach our teams.   **

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*COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS*

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*Project Give, a collaborative, community donation drive*, will be held
Saturday, Nov. 6th, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Fashion Square Mall parking
lot.  Items to be collected include clothing, housewares, canned and other
non-perishable food items, furniture, baking supplies and fixtures, dry or
canned pet food, computers, games, and toys.  These items will be
distributed to those in need by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Habitat
for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, and
the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network.  The need in the community for
assistance is greater than ever before.  Any support you can offer is
greatly appreciated.



*Walton Craft Fair.*  November 6th, 10:00 am.  Come join us at the 2nd
Annual Fall Craft Fair!  Crafters are invited to participate in the event!
Families and community members are invited to attend the Craft Fair and
browse the homemade products available for sale - by all participating
vendors!

Raffles will take place throughout the day and refreshments will be
available for purchase!

Admission is Free. Crafters can rent table space for $15.  Contact Becky
Wingfield at (434) 960-6626 or email waltonevents at gmail.com for more
information.



*Black Box Players presents Hansel and Gretel. * Several Red Hill students
and parents are participating.  Show times at Burnley Moran Elementary
Auditorium:



Saturday, Nov. 13th, 7:00 pm

Sunday, Nov. 14th, 3:00 pm

Friday, Nov. 19th, 7:00 pm

Saturday, Nov. 20th, 3:00 and 7:00 pm

Sunday, Nov. 21st, 3:00 pm



Reserved tickets are $9.00, available by calling 434-970-7600 or ½ hour
before the show.  For more information, please visit www.blackboxplayers.com
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