The TCE PTO made the decision to switch from the student movie nights to a Family Dance! The money raised at this event will go towards purchasing shirts for all our students for next school year. We are working through details for the event, but mark your calendar for February 7th from 6:00-7:30 pm. If you have any interest in helping plan the event, please email tceptoboard@gmail.com. Thank you!

The Staff Appreciation Committee is asking for donations specifically for the December treat for the staff. They are hoping to book A Cup Above (https://cupabove.com/our-story/) for a coffee and smoothie bar. This would be a great way to thank our staff before the start of winter break! Please click the link below if you are interested in helping the Staff Appreciation committee with spoiling the TCE staff for the holiday season!

If you’d like to join our Staff Appreciation Committee - we’d love to have you and your fresh ideas on how we can continue to treat our deserving TCE Staff throughout the year. Contact Erin @ erinleonard81@gmail.com if you’re interested in helping.

We have complied a list of our teacher and staff favorite things. If you are hoping to get some ideas, check out this link!

Support our local coffee shop and support our TCE PTO. They even include gift cards if you are looking for a wonderful holiday gift!

Save the Date for Everbowl on January 21st!

Our PTO will be donating a silent auction basket to the HSEF (Hamilton Southeastern Foundation) Legacy Celebration in February. We are looking for anyone that is interested in leading this task. The PTO Board will help along the way and tasks would include: determining a theme, making an Amazon "Wishlist" for donations and dropping off the basket at the end of January to the HSE Administration Office. If you are interested, please email tceptoboard@gmail.com. Thank you for considering!

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In an attempt to accommodate different evening schedules, the PTO is going to move the next three meetings on different days of the week. We hope this helps those of you wanting to attend a meeting.

New Dates:

Monday, February 24th

Tuesday, May 6th (Elections)

TCE Spirit Wear is still available to order via the QR code or by clicking the blue sweatshirt above. Orders placed now will need to be picked up on their own.

Please join us!

December 16th: SchoolHouse 7 Cafe Dine to Donate 2:00-5:00 pm

No events at this time.

February 7th: Our First TCE Family Dance! 6:00-7:30 pm

February 24th: PTO Meeting at TCE 6:00 pm

March 14th: Candy Bar Bingo and Auction 5:00-7:00pm

April 24th: Pancake Dinner 5:00-7:00pm

May 6th: PTO Meeting at TCE 6:00 pm

Here are a few ways to give back to TCE PTO through rewards programs.

1. Open your Kroger App
   
2. Click the 3 lines in the top right corner
3. Go to "Rewards"
4. Go to "Community Rewards"
5. Search for "Thorpe Creek Elementary- PTO"
6. Earn money for your PTO while you shop!

Committee chairs:

• Sun Sails: Andy Eckerle
• Candy Bar Bingo- Christie Greene, Lindsay Burton, and Meghan Howard
• Dine to Donate- Ashley Gilmore and Laura Olson
  
• Fall Festival Fundraiser: Lindsay Burton
• Looking for Committee Chairs
• Pancake Breakfast/ Dinner- Laura Olson and Ashley Gilmore
  
• Room Parent Coordinator- Jen Gass, OPEN

• Spirit Wear- Liz Eme
  
• Staff Appreciation- Erin Leonard
  
• HSE Foundation Basket- OPEN
• Family Dance Night- Tera Mallow, Allison Peat and Kaycee Perkins

Please reach out at a meeting or email tceptoboard@gmail.com if you have any interest in joining a specific committee.

President: Liz Eme

Vice- President: Jen Dunham

Tresurer: Jen Gass

Tresurer Apprentice: OPEN

Secretary: Christie Greene

Members at Large: Meghan Howard, Lindsay Burton, and Julie Gilbert