Singer PTA Newsletter: 17 February

This month's dine out will be at neighborhood favorite Pacci's Trattoria. They will be contributing 10% for all dine-in and carryout sales.

For carry out, please call 301-588-0867.

When: Tuesday, February 18, 5pm to 8:30pm

Where: Pacci's Trattoria, 6 Post Office Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

How: Show the attached flyer or mention the Flora Singer PTA fundraiser while ordering or picking up.

Singer International Night will be held on February 22nd from 6 to 8 pm at Singer. It will be a fantastic evening with performances, table displays showcasing the many cultures represented at our school, food tastings, activities for the kids, and a raffle! To make this event a success, we need volunteers to help with setup, cleanup, and as needed during the night. If you have an hour to spare, please sign up to help using the link below.

The PTA Auction is the biggest fundraiser of the year, as well as a social event for parents. We are excited to see you all on Friday, March 7, from 7:30-9:30pm at Solaire Social in downtown Silver Spring. Food will be provided from various vendors at the food hall, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $10 per person, and admission for teachers is free (no need to register). Please visit the link below to purchase your tickets and preview the array of items up for auction. Items are added daily, so please keep checking back for updates. Note that bidding will begin online on March 1 at 6pm, and will run through 8pm on March 7.

The Kids After Hours team will be providing childcare at Flora Singer for the evening so you can enjoy an evening out, and pizza will be provided for the kids. Information for KAH registration will be available closer to the event.

We are working on completing the Singer student directory to share with everyone soon. Traditionally, the PTA has provided the school directory to every family as a paper booklet. It includes contact information for all students whose families have not opted out of sharing it.

Like last year, the default option for the directory is digital. If you would like an electronic copy of the directory, you do not have to do anything. Everyone will receive a digital copy of the directory once it is completed. However, we understand that some people might prefer a printed copy. If this is you, please submit your information using the link below as soon as you are able. If you have multiple children at Singer, you only need to submit one response!

If you have questions, please contact Anke at anke_scherzer@hotmail.com.

We have a number of spring events that require significant volunteer support. Volunteer roles can be limited to a few hours on the day of the event, or closer work with the relevant committee. These are a great opportunity to get involved and get to know more of the Singer community.

22 Feb 2025: International Night

04 Mar 2025: PTA Meeting

07 Mar 2025: Singer PTA Auction!

29 Mar 2025: STEM Fair

Join us on Friday mornings at 9:45am in the Staff Lounge for coffee and snacks and to meet other Flora Singer parents and get information about our school.

To join virtually via Google Meet, click this link.

To join by phone, dial +1 435-893-6084 and enter this PIN: 942 475 798#

Ms. Gilzeane reports the health room needs sizes appropriate for Kindergarten-2nd grade. Except for underwear, things do not need to be new. Please wash and donate pants as kids outgrow them! Items can be given directly to the health room. Some items have been added to the school supply list.

• Underwear - Must be new
• Pants - Do not need to be new so please donate your clean outgrown pants!
• Socks
• Clean t-shirts

We believe that our school staff plays a crucial role in creating a positive and nurturing environment for our students. To recognize their hard work and dedication, we invite you to nominate an exceptional staff member to be our Staff Member of the Month!

If you’ve witnessed a teacher, administrator, or support staff member going above and beyond, we want to hear about it! Please share your thoughts on how they have made a difference in your child’s education or well-being.

Nominations can be submitted throughout the year using the links below: