• Walk-a-thon forms are due in to school tomorrow – September 2, 2010.

• We have a new poll question for the month check it out in the side bar.

• 5th grade baby pictures are due into the year book.  Please upload them though the yearbook page or send them to school in a marked envelope with your child’s name and their teacher’s name.  (Photos will be returned to you.)

• The 5th grade committee is looking for volunteers to help with events.  Please contact our 5th grade committee chair and let her know how you can help!

We need your help in making Camden’s Walk-a-thon successful. Last year we were able to raise $22,000. This is our goal again for this school. Our plans for the funds include helping the school to purchase new computers. We would like to be able to purchase 10 computers. Along with the computers we will use the funds for publications, software programs, supplies, reading assessments, school beautification, cultural arts, and other areas.

Here is how the Walk-a-thon will work. Collect sponsors and return this packet to the PTA by Thursday, September 2nd. Sponsors have 2 options. They can donate a flat fee of $20 or they can pay by the lap, which is $5 per lap. You may be thinking that this is a little high. Understand the kids are only walking for 20 to 25 minutes depending on the grade. We are using the track over at South Oldham High School. One lap is ¼ mile. Last year the students went anywhere between 6 – 13 laps, that is because some students decided to RUN versus WALK. We are going to do our best to encourage them to walk, especially with the way the temperatures have been lately.

The walk-a-thon will be on Wednesday, September 8th. We will start at 8:45am with Kindergarten and 1st Grade. At 9:45am, the 2nd and 3rd Grade will come participate. At 10:45am, the 4th and 5th Grade will come participate. We use less than one hour of the school day for the students, and the Walk-a-thon is in place of their Arts and Humanities period. They will be learning about teamwork and how physical activity can be fun.

Here is the PRIZE LIST for the Walk-a-thon:

• Grand Prize (Most money raised)—A blue DSiXL and 6 month Family Membership to Louisville Martial Arts
• 2nd Place (one per GRADE for 2nd highest money raised)—Digital camera with video recording for kids
• ALL Students will receive a fun dogtag with the Walk-a-thon logo along with a fitness tag for their shoes and 1 month membership to Louisville Martial Arts
• Students who raise $40 or more will receive a Walk-a-thon T-shirt
• Students who raise $80 or more will have their name put into a drawing for the opportunity to be Co-host on Newscast with Mr. Martin and Ms. Ford. (one student per Grade will win)
• Students with the highest amount of laps around will receive a 3 month membership to Louisville Martial Arts
• Class who raises the most money will receive a Pizza Party (one per Grade)

If the school raises $18,000, the school will have a Pajama Party along with extra recess one day.

If the school raises $20,000, the school will have the PJ Party, extra recess, and a Kickball Tournament for the classes who raise the most money. This will be hosted by Mr. Martin and Ms. Ford

If the school raises $22,000, the school will do the things listed above, along with having a Dunk Tank during the extra recess day. The students will have the opportunity to dunk Mr. Martin and potentially other staff members. (No students will be dunked)

Please make sure your child brings water! We will also have water available. If you have time, come join the FUN. The children love having their families participate. We will have a DJ to keep us moving and grooving.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the PTA Executive Board (Christy Michaud, Kerry Evans, Rae Carol Ennis, Heather Deshler, or Michelle Clark). Our email address is camdenstationpta@gmail.com.

For information on continuous fundraisers held at the school (e.g. box tops, soup labels, market day) visit our fundraisers page!

Sincerely,

Camden Station PTA Executive Board

2010

August 18 & 19 – Domino’s (Crestwood)
Sept 22 – *Red Pepper (Crestwood)
October 13 & 14 – Domino’s (Crestwood)
November  17 -Chick-fil-a (Springhurst)
December 15 & 16 – Domino’s (Crestwood)

2011

January 19 – Chick-fil-a (Springhurst)
February 16&17 - Domino’s (Crestwood)
March 23 - *Red Pepper (Crestwood)
April 20 & 21 - Domino’s (Crestwood)

And give a big thank you to these area restaurants for their continued support of your Camden Station Eagles!

First practice will be after school this Thursday, August 12th.  This year we will practice on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays after school until 4:00.  We meet in the front lobby. All Eagles Nest kids need to report to E.N. before coming to practice.  If the heat index is too high, we will scale down the workouts.  On hot days, we like to give the kids ice-pops to cool down which gives them a tiny sugar burst and a smile after practice.  As always, parents are welcomed/encouraged to attend and run/walk/cheer/watch with the group (extra eyes are always a bonus for crowd control).  Any student from 1st-5th grade is welcomed to join the team.  We look forward to a new season.  We will send out a parent information letter within the next couple of days.

Your Volunteer Coaches,

Rick and Kaye Buchanan

]]> http://camdenstationpta.com/new/http:/camdenstationpta.com/new/sample-post/feed/ 0 http://camdenstationpta.com/new/http:/camdenstationpta.com/new/sample-post/ http://camdenstationpta.com/new/http:/camdenstationpta.com/new/sample-post/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:38:38 +0000 admin http://camdenstationpta.com/new/?p=186 We just cannot believe school starts one week from today!  And with school right around the corner we know that you are anxious for all the info you can get.  Here are a few updates that you might be interested in.

• The Camden Station Website, as you may have noticed, has not been updated in a while.  They are working very hard to get this fixed for you!  Updates will be coming soon, though we don’t have an exact date yet.  Until then you can get all the latest school info here at the PTA website.

• We have added a few new items to the calendar.  These are the dining fund raisers held throughout the year.  This year we are thrilled to have partnered with Domino’s, Red Pepper and Chick-fil-A!  So set those dates on your calendar and treat your family to an evening that will both benefit the school and fill your tummy’s with yummy goodness!

• We would like to draw your attention to the flashy little Amazon graphic to the right of your screen.  Go ahead… click on it.  If you shop Amazon, please visit here first and click through to their site from here.  Because if you do… THEY PAY US!  That’s what I call easy fundraising.

• Ready to have your child get into shape for a spring sport, or learn a valuable fitness skill, or just get them moving something other than the TV remote?  Then sign them up for Cross Country!  Its the best sport there is, says the completely unbiased mother of three Cross Country runners. ☺

• We will be taking PTA membership and Direcotry forms at the open house.  Save time and print them out and have them ready to go! Click here.

• Open house is this Monday from 6:00 pm until 7:30.   Its a great time to come meet your child’s teacher and drop off your child’s school supplies so you don’t have to lug it all in on the first day of school!

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Its time to start gearing up for the hot fall sports season.  And in Oldham County nothing is hotter than Cross Country.  Here is a note from our great Camden CC Coaches about this upcoming season.  And remember… pass it on!

Hi, I hope everyone is having a great summer. I am assuming that everyone is running on their own.  If you have not, it is time to get started.  It takes several weeks to get adjusted to running in the heat.  This year we are looking at practice on Monday, Tuesdayand Thursdays after school.  Most likely starting on Aug 12th but thats not in concrete yet.  If you know anyone whom wants to run please forward this on to them.

Looking forward to the season, we are planning around 10-12 meets.  Some are still pending on their dates at this point. The  tentative schedule is:

Sept. 2 – Camden Meet and Greet
Sept. 8th – Chance
Sept. 11th – Rumble in the Jungle
Sept. 17th – Trinity Invitational
Sept. 30th – South State Tune-up
Oct 2nd – Capital View in Frankfort
Oct 16th – Dragon State tune-up
Oct 23rd – DeSales Invitational
Oct 30th – State Meet
Nov 11 – tentative date for awards night

Still waiting for the dates for Hite and Kenwood meets but this gets you started for planning your season with us this year.  As always, any parent or parents are welcome to come run and help at any practice.  If there are any photographers, we will need help with pictures throughout the year.  Also, if there is anyone willing to be a team parent and help with a snack schedule will be greatly appreciated.

So, please start running if you have not yet.  We are no longer meeting at the park for the 10:15a.m. runs.  We will send out registration forms within the next week or so.   If you have any question email the coaches here.

Thanks, Coaches Rick and Kaye.

In its August 16th edition, the Courier-Journal is going to have a special feature – Teachers who reached us – honoring teachers. Sarah Cunningham asked if I would let all of you know that any student, parent or administrator can nominate an outstanding teacher (current teacher or retired teacher) by completing a short form on their web site. You can go to www.courier-journal.com to enter the nomination.

Sarah would really like to get this information out to students so if you know of a student (or parent) who has expressed special appreciation of a teacher you might want to contact that person and let them know about this opportunity. Sarah indicated that they have many nominations from several other counties, but very few (if any) from Oldham and she wants to have the chance to honor and recognize Oldham County teachers.

Let me know if you have any questions; have a good day

Charleen M. McAuliffe, Ed. D.
Deputy Superintendent
Oldham County Board of Education

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Updated info.

• Registration day is coming up fast!  We have new a PTA Membership form and Directory form ready for you to print and give to us on August 2nd.  Visit our Join the PTA page.

• We have some exciting things happening with Yearbook this year!  Visit our yearbook page to print the form and have it ready for Monday!

• And remember, Supply Lists are here and ready to be taken to your nearest retailer.

You will be able to print them out from our website.  Which will allow you to come completely prepared for registration day and get through those line quickly!

So check back on August 1st and get ready for back to school!  Supply lists are already available here.