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Budget and Fundraising Committee Meeting

Filed under: General and Misc — Jonathan Goldman at 9:20 pm on Monday, October 19, 2009

The Budget and Fundraising Committee will be meeting tomorrow at 5:45 pm in room 007, right before the LSC meeting. The Committee will consider three fundraising proposals: a Book Fair to raise money for the library, a family event at Chipotle to raise funds for classroom supplies, and a frisbee sale to raise money for the Ultimate team.

Jonathan Goldman
LSC Chair

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LSC Meeting Tuesday October 20th at 6:00 pm

Filed under: General and Misc — Jonathan Goldman at 8:39 pm on Monday, October 19, 2009

The LSC will be meeting tomorrow at 6:00 pm in room 007. A copy of the full agenda is attached.

Some of the highlights will include continued discussion about fundraising priorities and planning for the development of our new SIPAAA (School Improvement Plan).

All are welcome to attend.

Jonathan Goldman
LSC Chair

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Diversity and Outreach Meeting CANCELLED

Filed under: General and Misc — Vivian Barrett at 4:18 pm on Monday, October 19, 2009

We will let the community know the new date of this meeting once it is confirmed. In the meantime if you are interested in becoming a permanent member of this committee please notify me via email at

Many thanks,
Vivian

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It’s autumn that means popcorn!

Filed under: General and Misc — ssscoleman at 12:53 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The friday snack sale will continue through Oct (maybe longer) as long as the weather cooperates.  We will be selling fresh popped popcorn in brown bags for easy travel.  It will be delicious!  Same place same time!  We will sell popcorn on Thurs. Oct. 29th instead of Friday Oct.30th as our children will all have treats due to Autumn Fest, Halloween Dance and field trip!

Sponsored by CoDAC and PTO, proceeds help support the afterschool cross-aged mentoring program on Wed. afternoons.

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Popcorn, Yum!

Filed under: General and Misc — ssscoleman at 12:39 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

As the long as the weather holds, we are going to continue snack sales.  We will be selling fresh made popcorn!

 Sponsored by CoDAC and PTO the proceeds help support the afterschool mentoring program on Wed. afternoons.

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Afterschool Committee Meeting

Filed under: General and Misc — monicaa at 11:22 am on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Join us at our next meeting

 

Date:                             10/15/09

Location:             Chicago Public Library

Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch

1701 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Chicago, IL  60647

(312) 744-6022

 

Time:                   6:15PM

 

The mission of the Drummond after school committee is to research and recommend cost efficient childcare options for Drummond students when they are not in school, including before and after school care as well as over school breaks. The after school committee will: 1) Develop additional enrichment  activities that enhance the Montessori curriculum 2) Research options for childcare before and after school as well as during school breaks 3) Explore avenues to make the JCC more affordable for all families.

Please contact us if you would like additional information.

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Special discount tickets for ChiIL Mama readers: Jeff Corwin from Animal Planet

Filed under: General and Misc — zbluesun at 10:31 am on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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ChiIL Mama readers: Get tickets for Tales from the Field with Jeff Corwin at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University for only $18! Join Jeff for an afternoon of eco-adventure with wild stories from around the world, video clips and some of his favorite animal guests on Saturday, October 17 at 2pm! To get this discount, visit www.centertickets.net or call 708.235.2222 and use coupon code BIG.

Bonnie Kenaz-Mara

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Reminder: Book Club NEXT Thursday, Oct. 22

Filed under: General and Misc — mzerkel at 9:09 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Hi all,

The Drummond Book Club’s next meeting will be on Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 3-4p.m in the library.  We will be discussing Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.

Snacks will be provided, please let me know if your child has any allergies and we will make accommodations.
We hope you can join us!

Any questions?  email me at
Book Club Meeting Schedule
Save the Dates!
October 22
November 19
January 21

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Share Your Soles

Filed under: General and Misc — monicarezman at 8:47 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Drummond Shoe Drive has started today and will continue through October. Please
bring your children and adult gently worn shoes to school and drop them off in the Drop Off
box on the first floor or give them to someone at Kiss-n-go.

Thanks So much for all who donated on the first day!

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PTO Agenda 10-15-09

Filed under: General and Misc,PTO — simonewidney at 3:51 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Drummond PTO Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 15, 2009
9:00 A.M. – Drummond Montessori, Room 007

1. Welcome/Introduction

2. Principal’s Report

3. Treasurer’s Report

4. Old Business / Updates
• T-Shirt Sales (Drummond “Spirit” Shirt Sales) – Grace Kwon
• Pasta Palooza – Speaker
• Family Directory – Sabrina
• Newsletter – Sarah

5. New Business- Committee Reports
• Fall Book Sale – Sarah
• Food and Coat Drive – Mary
• Emails from PTO Database – Grace

6. Kudos / Thanks

7. Announcements

Next PTO meeting- Tuesday November 17, 7:00 pm at The Hideout

8. Adjournment

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