Music Raffle Winners

Thank you to everyone who supported Lindeneau's music program with their purchase of raffle tickets.  The drawing was tonight, May 17th 2012 at 8:00PM, Lindeneau School, 50 Blossom St. Edison, NJ 08817 after Book Bingo Night.  Here are the winning ticket numbers:

Winners:

• 1st Prize: Ticket # 7394193, Apple iPod touch
• 2nd Prize: Ticket # 7394103, 2 tickets to George Street Playhouse
• 3rd Prize: Ticket # 7394020, 2 tickets to Battleship New Jersey

Congratulations to all the winners of the Music Raffle.  Please contact the PTO to claim your prize.

Volunteer for Fun and Field Day 2012

Fun and Field Day 2012

Fun and Field day is an annual, fun filled, year end event that consists of games, sports and arts and crafts which celebrates another successful year of learning at Lindeneau School. But it couldn't happen without the help of parents like you. You can help make this year’s Fun and Field Day an event all of Lindeneau's students will enjoy by volunteering on Friday June 8. We need over 60 volunteers to work a variety of stations in shifts throughout the day. Here is how to help:

We are now using an online sign up website to coordinate volunteers. You can sign up by visiting out website at http://lindeneaupto.blogspot.com and click on the “Volunteer Now” button. Select the “Fun & Field Day 2012” event and sign up in your desired slot.

If you can volunteer for the entire event please remember to sign up for both a morning and afternoon shift. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. Please check in at the lobby upon arrival.

Thank You, Lindeneau PTO

Community Clean-up Day at Swales Park

Come out and help clean up a local park!  On Saturday June 2, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Swales park in Edison.  See the map and flyer below for directions and more info.  Even though this is not a Lindeneau PTO function, this park is located in the neighborhood of students that attend Lindeneau School.  If you can spare some time, you can help clean up a park for the students and the neighborhood!




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Edison Schools Day at the Somerset Patriots

Join us for an evening at the ballpark for Edison Schools Day at the Somerset Patriots. Sponsored by the Edison Township Parent Teacher Association Committee and to benefit C.A.R.E.

Saturday - June 16, 2012 @ 7:05 PM
Parade Starts @ 6:30

Somerset Patriots vs. York Revolution

TD Bank Ballpark in Somerset

• The Principal of the Edison school that sells the most tickets will throw out an Honorary First Pitch!
• Each student that sells tickets will be entered into a raffle for a chance to throw out a first pitch.
• Meet in the lawn seating area (down the right field line) by 6:15pm to take part in the pre-game on-field Edison Township Schools Parade!
• *$3 of every ticket sold will go to benefit C.A.R.E.   C.A.R.E. is a grassroots organization working to assist families in need throughout  the Edison School District.
• Special Fundraising Price of $8.00 per ticket.
• Tickets must be purchased by May 18th.
• Purchase your tickets early to guarantee group seating.
• You provide your own transportation.
• Please return the order form to the PTO.
• Checks may be made out to Lindeneau PTO.

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May Newsletter

Dear Lindeneau School Families,

Spring is finally here and the PTO is getting ready for a busy last few weeks of school. Please consider volunteering your time in one or more of the following ways:

• Volunteering at the Mother’s Day Plant Sale on Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11.
• Baking a dessert item for the Teacher’s Appreciation Lunch on Friday, May 11.
• Volunteering at the Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday, May 16 and Thursday May 17.
• Bingo for Books on Thursday May 17 @6:30pm – Please also join us at 8:00pm this night for the Music Raffle.
• Volunteering at our annual Fun and Field Day on Friday, June 8.

Please see additional information in the newsletter on all these events. Also, please consider filling out the PTO survey and lets us know how we are doing, it’s worth 10 tiger tickets for your child.

Also on sale are tickets to the ETPTAC Somerset Patriots Outing on June 16th @6:30pm. If you are interested in purchasing ticket please see the flyer that was sent home or email the PTO. Tickets on sale until May 18th.

Please join us on Thursday May 24 @7pm PTO elections/meeting. The election ballot is as follows: President – Rich Jeffreys (incumbent), Vice President – Sally Yabra (incumbent), Treasurer – Dave Stryker, Recording Secretary - Christy Yascko, Corresponding Secretary - Carla Heller (incumbent). The success of the PTO would not be possible without parent support. Please come out.

Also as we get closer to the end of the year, I want to take this time to thank all the teachers, the staff, custodians, the PTO executive board, all the volunteers and the parents for making this year a great one. Without all your help we could not make Lindeneau a Great Place to Grow and to Have Fun.

Thank you,
Richard Jeffreys
President

Upcoming Events:

• May 11 Teacher Appreciation Lunch
• May 16th & 17th Scholastic Book Fair
• May 17 Scholastic Book Fair 6:00 PM
• May 17 Bingo For Books 6:30 PM
• May 17 Music Raffle 8:00 pm at the book fair
• May 24 PTO General Meeting 7 pm Election for the PTO Executive Board
• May 25 & 28 School Closed
• June 7 Science Fair
• June 8 Fun and Field day
• June 16th ETPTAC Somerset Patriots Outing

Mother’s Day Flower Sale

Mother’s Day is approaching! Let Lindeneau PTO make It easier for your child(ren) to get that perfect gift to brighten someone’s Mother's Day!!!

Your child(ren) will be able to shop for the perfect flowers for Mom, Grandmom, Aunts, Teachers or a special someone in their life this Thursday 5/10 and Friday 5/11. Please send monies in a marked envelope and use the order form HERE if your child(ren) may need help with their selection.  (Purchases will be sent home with your child(ren) the same day.) 

Coke Rewards 

Thanks to your generous donations of over 4,600 Coke Reward points we have been able to purchase 2 sports goals for the physical education classes and a large supply of glue sticks for the arts classes. You can donate your points from many Coke products at any time throughout the year online.  For more information on how to donate visit our fundraising page or mycokerewards.com/schools

Box Tops For Education

This year we have earned $1300.00 from Box Tops…...keep clipping Box Tops and sending them in.

Music Program Raffle May 17

Take a chance to win an iPod touch. We will be selling raffle tickets at the Scholastic Book Fair Family Book Bingo Night. Music raffle drawing will be promptly at 8:00.

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