SPENCER PTA President’s Message 2021-22

Dear Spencer parents: 

The PTA executive board and I want to extend our warmest welcome to you and your family for the 2021-2022 school year. I am honored to serve as Spencer PTA’s President for the upcoming year as we adjust to a “new normal” and navigate a safe return to school. This past year has been challenging on many levels, but we are the Spencer Pandas! We can learn, adapt, persevere, and overcome any obstacles thrown our way. Now, more than ever, I want to focus on engaging our families and strengthening our community so that the PTA can continue to support the programs and services at Spencer that enrich our children’s lives.

Spencer has activities and programs that are sponsored by the PTA: We are planning our Boo Bash, restaurant nights, a school dance, game nights and many more. The PTA’s ability to support these programs and many others is possible because of generous donations of time, expertise and funds given by the Spencer teachers, staff, parents and community. I invite you to be a part of the Spencer PTA and get involved.  Spencer is a school like no other, and it relies on support from parents and community members to sustain its enrichment programs that positively impact the lives of all children and families. Thank you for helping in any way you can and showing your children the importance of your place in their education.

I encourage you to attend our monthly PTA meetings, starting with our first meeting on Thursday, October 7th at 6:30pm.

Be on the lookout for information on how you can join us via Google Meet.  Please feel free to contact me at president@spencerpta.org if you have any questions.

I look forward to getting to know you all this year and building an even stronger  community.  

Sincerely,

Leslie Lyte

Spencer PTA President 2021-2022

A-Z Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt Contest

The Spencer PTA is hosting a schoolwide A-Z Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt contest. The contest kicks off Monday, March 15th and runs through March 31st. See the flyer below for scavenger hunt challenge questions, instructions, and rules. The winning class will win a fun activity.

Link to pdf version of the flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dZZofqYP18j411qLg9OYROHewCwKllns/view?usp=sharing

We’ve been asked for masks- now here they are!

Other Spencer Gear Available too – click on this Link to get yours.

PTA Election Day Bake Sale Success

Congratulations to the Winning Pumpkins!

Thank you to all of our contestants and congratulations to the winners!

PTA Fundraiser – Pie and Cookies order now – 10/27

Spencer PTA presents Lyman’s Pies and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies! Every year, your Spencer PTA holds fundraisers to help our teachers with classroom supplies, our library to purchase books and to help with field trip costs among other things with the goal of supporting all the kids at Spencer School. The delivery date for goodies is 11/18/2020. Please join us and place your order now – Oct 27th here: https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2020-fall…/lacey-weiss/

Become a PTA member today

PTA supports Spencer school students, teachers and staff through organizing school-wide inclusive events, fundraising to support class fieldtrips, and more. Please help support our organization and sign up to become a member today!

$6 for 1 adult member or $12 for 2 adult members

Send PayPal to: SpencerSchoolPTA@gmail.com

Cash or Check can be turned into the school with your child’s folder and a note with “PTA Membership” and your name/s on it, or to a PTA E-board member:

• Nick Ficaro – president@spencerpta.org
• Sandy Pinero – Treasurer@Spencerpta.org
• Lacey Weiss – Secretary@spencerpta.org

Be Internet Awesome Workshop

Spencer School

to Host Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop Sponsored by Google

WHAT:

On Friday, April 3, 2020 Spencer School PTA will host a workshop for parents to explore digital safety and address concerns surrounding how to raise children in a connected world. The event will feature discussion-based, parent-to-parent discussions on topics like password security and safe websites.

Spencer School PTA is one of 200 local PTAs nationwide selected to receive a PTA Connected Be Internet Awesome grant from National PTA and Google. Part of National PTA’s new PTA Connected initiative, Google’s Be Internet Awesome workshop gives parents access to resources, answers to questions about online safety and digital citizenship, information to help facilitate discussions at home, and the tools to create an action plan for the future. All materials provided at the Be Internet Awesome workshop will be available in English and Spanish.

WHEN:

Friday, April 3, 2020 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Refreshments served beginning at 6:45 PM)

 WHERE:

Spencer School Gym and Cafeteria located at 207 Westfield St, Middletown, CT 06457

 WHO:

Spencer School Faculy and staff, PTA leaders, Local School Board official, Middletown High School students, Wesleyan College students and more to attend

 CONTACT:

Spencer School PTA:

SpencerSchoolPTA@gmail.com

https://spencerpta.org/

Event Chair Contact:

Lacey Weiss, Spencer School PTA Secretary 2020: lacey.d.weiss@gmail.com; 203-915-3301

About PTA
PTA® comprises of families, students, teachers, administrators and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.