Alder Creek October 2022 PTO Newsletter

Alder Creek Middle School PTO Newsletter

October 2023

Calendar

Tuesday, October 3rd, 7:45 am: PTO Meeting, ACMS Staff Lounge

Tuesday, October 3rd, 6:00 pm: ELAC Meeting, ACMS Library

Friday, October 20th: School Picture Retake Day

Friday, October 20th, 5:00–7:00 pm: School Dance

October 23rd–27th, 11:40 am dismissal: Conference Week, Minimum Days

Tuesday, October 24th, 6 pm: Fall Band Concert, Cafetorium

Events & News

ACMS PTO Meeting

Tuesday, October 3rd, 7:45 am

Staff Lounge @ ACMS

What's on the agenda this month? Amendments to the budget, a vote on the bylaws, a couple of grant requests, new plans for October’s conference week meals, and an update from the administration. Email us to let us know you'll be there!

We're Excited to Announce

Our 2023/2024 Sponsors

We asked local businesses to partner with the PTO in supporting field trips, curriculum enhancements, and other programs for our students, and these superstars came through for us. You'll be hearing more about each one throughout the year, but in the meantime, please join us in giving them a tremendous thank you.

COUGAR SPONSORS:

Grocery Outlet Truckee

Sugar Pine Engineering

CUB SPONSORS:

Mountain Hardware & Sports

Mountain Home Center

Pacific Crest Wealth Planning

Peak Landscape

People415

Tedesco Pacific Construction

Truckee Pediatric Dentistry

Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company

Walton's Grizzly Lodge

Winter LLP

First School Dance of the Year on October 20th

The ASB (Associated Student Body) is hosting its annual dance-a-thon later this month in the cafetorium. It's the only major fundraiser of the year for this student-led group, and the money raised will support the music program, other school dances, sports, class field trips, the Olympics, and 8th-grade promotion.

The dance is only for ACMS students and the ASB asks for a $20 donation at the door (cash, or check made out to TTUSD; dinner is included). More information on parent volunteers/chaperones will follow.

Conference Week Staff Meals

October 23rd – 27th

With your support, the PTO will supply a meal daily to keep teachers and staff going during this busy time of back-to-back meetings. Look for the SignUp Genius if you'd like to bring in a requested food item. (It'll go live late next week and a link will be included in the Cougar News.) If you'd prefer to contribute money so we can buy items instead, donate here. Thanks!

Do Good While Dining Out

Program begins October 1

The Excellence in Education Foundation’s popular Dining for Schools cards are on sale now. You can support Tahoe Truckee education while enjoying 50% off an individual dinner entrée at participating local restaurants, beginning October 1.

Buy your card online today, or purchase one in person at Safeway (Truckee & Kings Beach), Save Mart (Truckee & Tahoe City), or Mountain Hardware & Sports (Truckee).

FAQ: What Is Independent Study and How Do I Apply?

Attendance matters. Short-Term Independent Study can be requested if you know your student will be absent for a period of 3–15 days for family reasons, a sports commitment, or other extenuating circumstances. It's granted at the discretion of the administration under these circumstances:

The request is made by a parent or guardian at least two weeks in advance through InformedK12.
The student otherwise has a good attendance and classwork record.
If IS was approved in the past, the student completed all assigned work.

The IS program is a contract between a family and teacher, agreeing the student will complete the assignment work within five days of their return to class. Only then are absences recorded as excused. For more details, click here.

Spirit Wear Sweatshirts

Are Still Available!

Have you seen this year's new spirit wear design? We have a handful of sweatshirts left after Cougar Day, in both youth and adult sizes. If you're interested in buying one to support the PTO, please email us and we'll happily arrange local delivery.

Past Events

In Case You Missed It...

Here are the minutes from our September 5th meeting at Raley's ONE.

Ongoing Programs

Support Truckee Tahoe Merchants!

ACMS PTO encourages you to shop and dine locally.

Please support our local merchants and thank them for

the generous support that they give our school.

Grocery Outlet Gives Back

Our local Grocery Outlet is awesome and its school rebate program has been super successful, thanks to you! How to help: Before paying, tell the cashier you're supporting ACMS. They'll enter a code that tags that transaction as supporting Alder Creek, and Grocery Outlet will donate 5% of the total right back to the school!

Scan Your Grocery Receipts for Box Tops

The Box Tops program has turned digital. If you see the new label, download the Box Tops app and scan your receipts. The app will find participating products purchased and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. Take a minute in the parking lot of the grocery store or when you get home to scan your receipt. Or you may drop receipts off at school and we will scan them in. You may also submit receipts from online shopping or grocery pickup, see instructions here.

The Answer for Lost & Found Woes: Mabel's Labels

Have you seen the overflowing racks and tables in our Lost & Found? Some of it may belong to your child. Labeling water bottles and sweatshirts with your name and contact information can help. Mabel's Labels has products to make this task easier—and they support our PTO. Check out their handy packs of labels, good for school, camp, or anywhere! Visit Mabel's Labels and select Alder Creek Middle School PTO as your choice of charities.

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YOUR PTO ADMINISTRATION

Please contact us with any thoughts, concerns, or ideas.

President: Laurie Kuntz

Vice President: Saira West

Treasurer: Kate Lord

Secretary: Yvonne Moore

Spirit Wear Coordinator: Kristi Prochazka

Conference Week Meal Coordinators: Katie Smith, Erin Videgain

Staff Appreciation Week Coordinator: Kristin Cooksey

Open House Silent Auction Coordinators: Yvonne Moore, Kate Lord

Website & Newsletter: Laurie Kuntz

Social Media: Open

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