JOG-A-THON 2012 is Coming!!  
Friday, October 5th (9 am -12 noon)

Help us reach our goal of $20,000!  This is Forest Ridge's primary fundraiser for the year and a wonderful way to participate in helping our school earn field trips, assemblies, technology support, and classroom supplies.

Jog-a-Thon 2012  Important Dates
Friday, September 21st-  Kick-Off Assembly 2:45  (Packets Sent Home)
Friday, October 5th- Jog-a-Thon 2012!  9-12
Monday-Thursday October 8-11th -Packet Collections
Thursday, October 11th-  All packets/money due in order to be eligible for prizes
Friday, October 19th- AMped Party 8-9 a.m. for students who raise $100 or $150 for siblings
Friday, October 19th- Prize Assembly!  2:45 (Teachers Play Minute-To-Win-It! if we raise $20,000)

Prizes

(Packets/Money must be received by Thursday, October 11th to be eligible for prizes)

Every student and staff member will receive a t-shirt to wear on JAT day!!

For each $10 raised, you earn a chance to win one of our awesome grade-level prizes from:  Gilbert House, Enchanted Forest, Bullwinkles, Bauman Farms, Salem's Carousel, and Regal Cinemas and also are eligible to win one of two grand prizes:  Ropes Course Adventure for 8 and a Pietros Party 

You'll also earn the chance to win:  Principal for the Day, Music teacher for the day, and P.E. teacher for the day!!

Students who raise $100 or more or $150 combined with your siblings will be invited to a special AMped party before school on Friday, the 19th.  Don't miss the entertainment, goodies and awesome prizes!

Top 3 Money Earners:  Win a trip to Chuck E. Cheese with Mr. Etchemendy

Top Lap Runners receive medals


Help Wanted: Refreshments
We need volunteers to bake or provide refreshments for our volunteer hospitality table for JAT.  If you can help, please contact Chele Condello at bcondello@hotmail.com

PTC is so excited to start another school year!!

PTC MEETINGS We know your time is valuable!! Our meetings are held regularly through the school year and typically last about an hour (or less)! We always have updates from Mr. Etchemendy and from a teacher or grade level, information on upcoming events, budget reports and occasionally special presentations from outside individuals that would be helpful to parents & teachers alike. Our first meeting is Monday, September 20th @ 6 pm in the Library! Hope to see you there! JOG-A-THON Our biggest fundraiser of the year will be here before we know it!! Jog-a-Thon 2012 is Friday, October 5th!! We always need lots of help making this day a success and would LOVE for you to be a part of this team!! Please contact Amy Morris (503-704-9960) or Chele Condello (503-510-5698) for more information on how to help!! There are plenty of roles to fill and tasks to be completed!! HELP US KEEP YOU INFORMED!! 1) FACEBOOK – Please go to the “Forest Ridge Elementary PTC” Facebook page and “like” us! We will be posting regular reminders, updates and needs here throughout the year! 2) THURSDAY THOUGHTS – We will place information, announcements or forms in Thursday Thoughts too!! 3) CONTACT INFORMATION – Would you please complete the attached sheet and bring it to Open House with you?? This will help us communicate better with parents by grade level so you get information that pertains most directly to you and your family! You can also indicate any areas you may be interested in helping with this year! WE NEED YOU! We still have a few vacancies both on the board and helping with some specific events (Vice Chairman, Secretary, Jog-a-Thon, Communication, Family Fun Night, Family Enrichment Nights, etc.) If you’re interested, please contact Michelle Unwin @ 503-510-5694 or theunwins@comcast.net.