Loving Spring!
Singer PTA Newsletter - April 21, 2024
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Happy "only two months until Memorial Day" Singer Families!
Spring is in full swing - youth sports, pollen allergies, the azaleas in our neighborhood looking gorgeous as ever, and a few asynchronous learning assignments reminding me again why we should all really appreciate teachers. The PTA has wrapped another month of exciting activities, including the Science Fair and Earth Day Celebrations! Thanks to all of the volunteers who planned and executed the events, and especially to the young scientists who shared their curiosity with us all!
This is also the time of the year where no one wants anyone to ask them to do anything else. I understand, I really do. We're all just about done with the year, vacations and summer nights await, and the idea of being the President or Treasurer Elect next year makes you actually laugh out loud. But those of us who keep the PTA-sponsored activities that we all enjoy going are already thinking about next year and who might be willing to throw their hat in the ring to help. Rachel Gellman is your President next year, and like so many of the Singer Presidents who have gone before her, she too has a full time job, kids who play sports, and hobbies of her own .... and she's agreed to do the role anyway. Please consider being part of the machine that keeps Singer so special, and reach out to her if you'd like to learn more.
Okay, the guilt trip is over! Read the newsletter for the great events we're planning to close out the year - Bingo Night, End of Year Picnic, and more!
Happy Passover to those who celebrate this week!
Beth
PTA Meeting - 100 pupusas first come first serve!!
Please come join in-person at the school and enjoy the food we'll have available on a first come first serve basis. We'll have a panel of parents at this meeting to answer questions about youth sports. We'll also be voting on some large budget adjustments
If joining virtually, here's the zoom link:
https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/89335289879?pwd=aUlxYldJMzc3OHVmY2R0UCswY3dzUT09
Meeting ID: 893 3528 9879, Passcode: Singer
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 07:00 PM
In-person at the school and a virtual (zoom) option
Volunteer for Next School Year's PTA!
It truly takes a village to keep all the incredible activities, fundraising, and thoughtful giving going by the PTA. Our veteran PTA volunteers are continuing to "graduate" out of elementary school and it is time to pass the baton to younger families. Consider volunteering (again or for the first time) next year.
As a new board member myself, I can vouch that it's an awesome opportunity to contribute to our community. For me, it all started with just one conversation -- please reach out to us to learn more about open positions. We're actively recruiting for president elect, treasurer elect, recording secretary and a few other positions. Please reach out to Rachel if you'd like to learn more: rgellman36@gmail.com.
Rabia
Bibibop Dine Out THIS Wednesday (April 24)
Dine Outs are a delicious way to support the PTA. Each month, local restaurants partner with the PTA and offer money back on our purchases. This month, Bibibop will donate 20% of all sales to the Flora Singer PTA!
Bibibop Asian Grill in downtown Silver Spring (935 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910)
Wednesday, April 24th from 10:30am to 9:30pm
HOW TO ORDER
1) In person: Please either show the attached fundraiser flyer (either a hard copy or on your phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay. If you don’t tell the cashier, our PTA won’t get credit for the sale.
2) Order online via the Bibibop app or website: input fundraiser code BIBIFUNDRAISER in the Coupon Code box. Don’t forget to click “Apply.”
Please only order in person or from Bibibop's app/website - orders from Uber Eats/DoorDash/etc DO NOT go towards the fundraiser.
Family Bingo Night - This FRIDAY April 26!
Come bring the whole family for Bingo Night will be on April 26 at 6:30 - 8 pm in the All-Purpose Room at the school! You all know how much the kids love it!
There will be prizes and fun for everyone and concessions for sale. All children must be accompanied by an adult.It promises to be an evening of fun bingo with the kids, concessions, and swag.
Staff Appreciation Week - May 6-10
Look out for an email from your room parent with you assigned staffers and their favorite treats. Also, please have your student wear their Flora Singer colors on Thursday May 9th to show our recognition for our amazing staff.
Variety Show is May 10th
Kids who have auditioned and been accepted to participate in the show are working hard to practice their performances! Let's go cheer them on! For questions, please contact Ms. Robertson at Lauren_B_Robertson@mcpsmd.org.
Save the Date - End of Year Picnic! June 7, 2024
The end of the school year will be upon us before we know it! Save the date for a PTA sponsored end-of-year picnic on June 7th at 5:30 pm. There will be food trucks and opportunities to let loose end celebrate making it through another school year!
More information to follow at a later date.
Sign up to Get Free Shade Trees Along Roads in Our Neighborhood!
With hot summer days ahead, we're sharing an opportunity to work with Montgomery County to plant (free!) shade trees along our roadways. Many mature, shade-providing trees in our neighborhood are reaching end of life and we'll need to organize to advocate replanting now.
The County anticipates being able to fulfill our combined neighborhood request for planting in fall 2024 if we submit by June 1, 2024. Individual homeowner tree planting requests can typically have wait times of one to two years.
Just enter your contact info and tree species preference into the form HERE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2024 to get a have a free tree along your neighborhood road planted by the 2024 fall/ winter planting season. If you'd like help deciding the tree species, just enter your name and contact info and Rabia will reach out to help you select the tree species and answer any questions.
Congratulations to the March winner - Ms. Celia Taylor.
“I am amazed by the quality of Ms Taylor's teachings, she excels at bringing the best out of each kid. Her persistence, structure, and continuous encouragements, even during hard times, is exemplary. She is an exceptional communicator with parents, and her patience is remarkable. We are grateful to have her as a teacher this year.”