Originally delivered on 4/25/2022 9:38 am

SUBJECT: The Preston Press - 4/25/2022

April 25, 2022Preston Elementary PTAVolume 5 Issue 16
**UPDATED DATE AND TIME** Membership Meeting 5/18 @ 12 pm

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to move our final meeting. Please join us at lunchtime for the last Membership meeting of the year on May 18th at 12 pm in the Preston Multipurpose Room.  In this meeting we will review and adopt next year's budget, review the preliminary annual reports and wrap up any unfinished business.  All members are invited.

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Preston PTA Executive Board!

Prachi Mohanty, President

Kristen Hill, VP of Membership

Theresa Ginsburg, VP of Programs

Payal Patel, VP of Ways & Means

Alexandra Paterson, Secretary

Kelli Lyons, Treasurer

Brooke Eung, Parliamentarian

Meghna Shah, Arts in Education Chair

Shipra Srivastava, Healthy Lifestyles Chair

Janessa Wilkins, Communications Chair

Sheneiika Hathaway, Volunteers Chair

Kirtan Patel, Community Relations Chair

Emily Hale, Hospitality Chair

Jennifer Adams, Book Fair Chair

Scott Averitt, WatchDOGS Chair

Open, Family Engagement Chair

Kerri Sathianathan, Spirit Wear Chair

Teacher Appreciation Week May 2nd-6th

Please follow This Link for volunteer opportunities.  Thank you for helping our wonderful teachers & staff feel appreciated!

Preston Pride Walk or Ride 5/4

National Walk or Ride to school day is coming up on May 4th! Preston students can walk or ride bikes to school that day to participate. Students can even get dropped off down the block and walk up to the school to participate. Students who participate will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize! 

SPIRIT WEEK

The Week of April 25th is Spirit Week! Make a purchase at Moonbeam Bakery any time that week, put the receipt in the box and they will donate  30% back to the PTA.  You can also make pre-purchases for a future event during this week  (Ex: Mother's Day, Birthdays, Gifts, the list is endless).  

Giving Back and Having Fun

After working hard all year to raise funds, Preston is ready for the Kids Against Hunger Campaign! During this amazing event, all of the students will have the opportunity to help create and pack meal kits. There are still a few more volunteer spots open to help in the afternoon on 4/28 and during the day on 4/29. Visit the PTA website for details and to sign up

Field Day is Coming!

Field Day will be on Monday, May 16th. If you would like to come to Field Day, please follow this link to sign up to volunteer.

  • Grades K-2 will be scheduled from 9:00-11:00 and volunteers are needed 8:30-11:15 am 
  • Grades 3-6 will participate from 12:00-2:00 and volunteers are needed 11:30-2:30 pm 

Please note: ONLY people who have volunteered to help with Field Day may attend.

May 2nd - Sean Kinne
May 5th - Catherine Underwood
May 6th - Sandy Murray


Looking Ahead
Monday, April 25
Art Sparks Week
Tuesday, April 26
Art Sparks Week
3:15p Run Club
Wednesday, April 27
Art Sparks Week
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