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This PTSA informational booklet outlines important PTSA information, volunteer opportunities, and ways to donate to the school.• Please read the booklet.• Go to Randall’s PTSA website, www.randallptsa.organdfillout

pertinent information and pay with credit card.OR• Filloutpertinentforms,filloutRMSPaymentformonpage10

andreturnallpages3-10withyourcheckpayabletoRMSPTSAbydroppingoffatschoolormailing.

• Toreceivet-shirtsatWalkAbout,formsmustbereceivedonlineor at school by July 30th.

• Toreceivemembershipcardsandmagnets,formsmustbereceived online or at school by 3PM Monday, August 11th.

• IfyouareunabletoreturnthispacketpriortoWalkAbout,justbringitwithyouonAugust15th!

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On Friday, August 15th, Randall Middle School will be hosting the Randall Middle School Walk About.

The tentative schedule is below:

1-2PM CafeteriaandGymopentopurchasePTSA items,agendas,yearbooks,andP.E.uniforms.2-4:30PMStructuredTImedWalkAboutfollowingyourchild’s schedule (meet teachers and hear about year in a class roomsetting)4:30-6PMClassroomsopentomeetteachersifyoudidnotattend the2-4:30PMsession.Cafeteriaandgymopenfor purchasingitems.

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Randall Middle School Walkabout August 15

Students’ First Day of School August 19

Labor Day Holiday/Schools Closed September 1

Reflections Entries Due at RMS TBA

End of 1st Grading Period October 17

Non-Student Day October 20

Veteran’s Day/Schools Closed November 118

Fall Break/Schools Closed November 24-28

Students Return to School December 1

Reindeer Gram Sales Begin December 1

Winter Break/Schools Closed Dec 22-Jan 2

Students Return to School January 5

End of 2nd Grading Period January 16

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday/Schools Closed January 19

Non-Student Day January 20

Florida State Fair Day/West Hills Co February 6

Spring Break/Schools Closed March 9-13

Students Return to School March 16

End of 3rd Grading Period March 27

Non-Student Day April 3

Memorial Day Holiday/Schools Closed May 25

Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period June 5

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Dear Randall Families,

I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer and are ready for a great school year. My name is Jill Carey Rintoul and I am the Randall PTSA President for the 2014-15 school year. This is my sixth year at Randall and my fifth on the PTSA Board. I have a senior at Newsome, an 8th grader at Randall, and a second grader at Fishhawk Creek Elementary. I am honored to be the President of the PTSA for a second term and, with your support, continue to provide our students and staff with what they need to be successful. You can help us by becoming a PTSA member, volunteering (even at just one event), and participating in our fundraisers.

We ask that at least one member of each family join our PTSA, but encourage more! Parents, students, grandparents, and businesses can join. A membership form is enclosed. We will once again be having a donation drive as our main fundraiser. Remember that 100% of your donation goes to the PTSA and therefore back to the students and teachers. Our goal this year it to fund an electronic marquee for the front of the school. A donation form is enclosed. We will also be offering another traditional fundraiser, which will take place in October, if you would rather participate in that way. More information will be available at the Walk About.

It is very important that you provide us with your email address on the enclosed forms as this is our main form of communication. We will send out monthly newsletters, volunteer requests, general information and tax receipts via email. This is part of our Going Green Initiative that we started 3 years ago. If you have any questions or need to get in touch with us you can email randallptsa@gmail.com.

Please take your time and read all of our information and fill out the necessary forms. New this year is our online store on our website, www.randallptsa.org, where you can do everything in this book-let online and pay by credit card! You are still welcome to pay by check and either drop off or mail to Randall the appropriate forms with your payment. If you pre-order by July 30th, you will be able to pick up t-shirts, magnets, and P.E. uniforms at the Walk About in the express line...so don’t miss out! I look forward to a wonderful school year and meeting many of you throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Jill Carey RintoulRandall PTSA President

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Jill RintoulRMSPTSAPresidentMichelle WhittVicePresidentofWays&MeansSheila GreenVicePresidentofMembershipErica MonroyVice President of ActivitiesDoris RaineyTreasurerLiza GrimmCorrespondingSecretaryKim AndrzejewskiRecordingSecretary

CHAIR POSITIONSJennifer HeidtAwardsMarcia HollmanVolunteersJen HurstBook FairBeth GardnerBox TopsMaria MendezCountyCouncilAnne Morris/Terri FischerCulturalArtsNightAlison Dominic/Silvia WalshHawk StoreErica CowleyNewsletterMichele Clor/Allison LivermoreReflectionsAnn NicholsonRestaurantNightsJennifer AbdoneyStaff AppreciationChristine King/Kelli WestHawkingKelly GagainMagnetsKelly HooblerStudentRecognitionEmily Carson/Amy BallT-Shirts/MagnetsMelissa CanfieldWebsiteMichael Oliver, Faculty Rep

Claire MawhinneyPrincipal

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We do our best to keep you informed through our website, randallptsa.org.

Please go onto our website and familiarize yourself with all of the information available.

The website also contains the monthly newsletters. These newsletters provide you with information on PTSA events,

service clubs, contests, teachers and students.

You can also “Like” us on Facebook at Randall Middle School PTSA.

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Grey Dri-Fit Athletic T-Shirt:Normal Fit (100% cotton):

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Order your Randall T-Shirt today! Each shirt is $13.Shirts are ordered on a pre-order basis only. We will be collecting “pre-orders” from now through July 30th and will distribute those orders at the Open House in August. Orders that come in starting August 1st through the first day of school will be processed and distributed to homerooms in mid-September.

Student Name, Last, First: ___________________________

Home Room Number: _______________________________

If you are ordering more than one shirt, please write the number for each in the appropriate size box.

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Ladies Fit:

Number of shirts ordered: _____ Total Amount: _______or visit our website at www.randallptsa.org for online convenience.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ... STUDENTS CAN JOIN!

Randall is a PTSA ~ Parent, Teacher, Student AssociationWhy should I join?

WiththismembershipyounotonlyjoinRMSPTSA,butalsothestateand national PTA, which are constant advocates for our children.

Who can join?Moms,Dads,students,teachers,grandparents,aunts,uncles,

friends,neighborsandbusinesses.Where does the money go?

Moneyfromyourmembershippaysyourschool,stateandnationaldues.TheRMSPTSAonlykeepsaportionofit.Theremainingmon-

ey is used to help support the many services and activities planned throughouttheyear.

How much does it cost?$6/individual and $25/business.

Please note: All Business Memberships will be listed in the PTSA newsletter and on the website.

Business Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________Business Address: __________________________________ __________________________________________________

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Telephone Number: (_______) ________-________________Email/Website: _____________________________________or visit our website at www.randallptsa.org for online

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“Art is not what you see but what you make others see.”~Edgar Degas

In its more than 40-year history, the Reflections program has encouraged millions of students across the nation and in American schools overseas to explore their artistic tal-ents. The program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to submit works of art in six arts areas: • Dance choreography• Film production• Literature• Musical composition• Photography• Visual arts

2014-2015 Theme:“The world would be a better place if ...”

For more information, visit www.ptareflections.org, where you can find answers to your questionsor contactMichele Clor or Allison LivermoreRandallReflections@gmail.comor check the webpagewww.randallptsa.org/reflections

Look for deadline information at the Walkabout!

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Name to appear on Membership ID

Membership Type:

(student, parent, etc.) Student Name

HR Number orHR Teacher

Total Memberships Total Amountn Due: $

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Fundraising workwiththeFundraisingChaironproj-ects to raise funds so we can continue to support our students, teachers and staff.

Staff Appreciation assisttheStaffAppreciationChairwiththemanywonderfulthingstheydofortheteach-ersthroughouttheyear.

Occasional Volunteer Opportunities volunteer at schoolasneededtohelpwithpictureday,sellingreindeergrams,etc.

Arts/Family Night helporganizeandimplementanentertainingevening.

Hawk Store volunteer to occasionally help at the HawkStoreforstudentsduringlunchtime.

Hawking Team have fun with your students and friendsbyplacing“FlocksofHawks”inyardsatnight.

Book Fair help set up and run the book fair twice a year.

Please neatly print your name, email address and phone number below:Name: __________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________

Phone: (_______) _______-____________

Child’s Grade: 6th 7th 8th

We can’t do it without you! If you can help for an hour, a day or more, please let us know!Below are some volunteer opportunities. Select one of the following and we’ll contact you to help with those events.

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RMS PTSA PAYMENT FORM

Please make checks payable to Randall Middle School PTSA

Witness Improvement.BygettinginvolvedatRandall,you’llbepartofthesolution,helpingmakepositivechanges.LocalPTSAsplayanimportantroleinprovidingbuildingimprove-

ments,curriculum-basedprograms,andsocialevents.Enjoy Substantial Benefits. Individuals and local units can takeadvantageofahostofbenefitsfromPTAmembership

includingdiscountsandoffersfrommemberbenefitsprovidersandsponsors,magazinesubscriptions,leadershiptraining,

e-newslettersandmuchmore.For less than 3 cents a day, you can become a PTA member,

joiningmorethan5millionotherpeoplewhoshareyourinter-estinissuesaffectingchildren.Everyone—parents,educators,

studentsandothercitizensactiveintheirschoolsandcommuni-ties—isinvitedtojoinournot-for-profitparentassociation.

Please tally below your purchases and include this page with your forms.

CheckCash

CheckNumber_________Date_________

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Individual Memberships X $6 $

Business Memberships X $25 $

Spirit T-Shirts X $13 $

Magnets X $5 $

Cash Donation $

Total Amount Due

OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RANDALLPTSA.ORG FOR ONLINE CONVENIENCE.

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The Cash Donation Drive will serve as the PTSA’s major fundraiser this year and will end Friday,

October 17th. Sodon’tdelay!Beonthelookoutforasmallschool fundraiser in October for those of you who wish to

support a traditional fundraiser.

Where does the money go? 100%ofthemoneygoesdirectlytothestudentsandstaffofRMS.ThePTSAhopestohelptheschoolbypurchasinganelectronicmarqueeforthefrontofRandall,acquiringmoreSmartboardsfortheclass-rooms,providinggrantsforthestaff,coordinatingstudent

recognitionandstaffappreciationprogramsandfundinganyspecialprojects.

What is our goal? Weappreciateyourhelpinreachingourgoalof$15,000thisyear.

How much should I give? Pleasegiveasmuchasyouarecomfortable with. Your donation is tax deductible.

PTSA RMS FUNDRAISING DRIVE

Donation Amount: $____________

Student Name: ________________________________

Parent Name: _________________________________

Email Address*: _______________________________

Check this box if you would like a tax receipt for donations over $50. *Please include email address to receive tax donation receipt.

You can also donate by visiting our website, www.randallptsa.org, for online convenience.

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BOXTOPS LABELS

WewillcontinueourfriendlycompetitionofseeingwhichhomeroomcanbringinthemostBoxTops,whicharecollected the last Thursday of each month. So keep bringinginthoselabels!Instructions: For Boxtops, clip out the Boxtop label but don’tforgettoincludetheexpirationdate.

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Formaggio’s will have their Food Truck at the Walkabout on Friday, August 15th.to serve dinner or snacks for our Randall families.

Formaggio’s is generously giving Randall PTSA 30% of the proceeds to invest in Randall’s programs.

The Food Truck service will be available from 4:00-6:00PM.

Formaggio’s will be offering pasta purses, Greek spinach pies, regular 16” pizza cheese pies and pepperoni pies, Gatorade, Coke, Diet Coke, Mountain Dew and Water.

Credit cards will be accepted.

So relax, grab a bite to eat and enjoy learning about your child’s teachers and classes!

BoxTopsforEducationhashelpedAmerica’sschoolsearnover$400millionsince1996.Youcanearncashforyourchild’sschoolbyclippingBoxTopscouponsfromhundredsofparticipatingproducts.BoxTopsalsoofferseasywaystoearn even more cash for your school online.

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Be the first to own the newest Randall magnet! Pre-order now and pick up at the Walk About in August.

________ Magnet(s) for $5 each

or visit our website at www.randallptsa.org for online convenience.

If your child will be taking a P.E. class at Randall, there is a re-quired uniform package that must be purchased. Each package

includes one shirt and one short and the cost is $20.

They will be available for the first time ever at the Walk About on August 15th to purchase and take home! Please bring $20

cash or a check made out to Randall PTSA for purchasing.

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Migrating Order Level Choices:(Please circle all that apply)

Flock of 10 Signs $20Loud & Proud $5

(A sign that lets the victim know who you are)Added Sign $10

Please circle your chosen sign: Happy Birthday Good Luck

Congratulations

Hawking Date: _______________________________________ (Sign will go up night before date above.)

Important Information:• We will contact you if your first choice date is not available• No flocks are allowed on public property or apartment

complexes• Form should be submitted at least two weeks in advance

to guarantee it is received and processed in time• Contact Randallptsa@gmail.com for any questions.

Please include a phone number so that we may call you back.

Make checks payable to Randall Middle School PTSAor visit our website at www.randallptsa.org for online convenience.

Celebrateastudentorfriend’sspecialdaywithaRMS“Hawking”.ThePTSAwillplace“Hawks”inyouryardforadaytomarkthespecialevent!ThisformisalsoavailableontheRandallwebsiteunder“PTSA”.

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Your Name: _________________________________________Your Phone Number: __________________________________Name of Friend to be Hawked: ___________________________Friend’s Full “Hawking” Address Location: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Special Instructions (i.e. time, gate code, etc.): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

INFORMATION ABOUT P.E. UNIFORMS