You voted, We listened! No selling fundraisers!!

Northstar and West Elementary will be holding their Fall Fundraiser, the first annual Jog-A-Thon, next week. West is October 11 and North is October 13. All proceeds go to the schools. We have set a goal of $20,000. West is working on a color document printer and North is working on getting an iPad in each classroom!

Every student gets a Panther wristband and snack for participating. Each student will also get a chance to win an IPod Shuffle just for jogging. Students who raise $100 or more in pledges will receive a T-Shirt.

The Knoxville PTO is looking for volunteers to help both days! They have different time slots available and could really use your help. Please send an email to rsroberts@mchsi.com if you can help and we will get you on the schedule.

You are also invited to come during your child's scheduled jog time to help cheer the kids on. A schedule is attached with each classroom's jog times.

Jog Schedule

Reminder: Pledge Envelopes are due on Oct 10!

Thank you for your continued support of our schools!

Last week, packets were sent home with the students at Northstar and West Elementary announcing the upcoming Jog-A-Thon.

West: Oct 11, 2011
North: Oct 13, 2011

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR BOTH DAYS!!! The PTO needs volunteers throughout the day on both days for this event. If you can help, please email Sara R rsroberts@mchsi.com or Jacquii O jajaolson@iowatelecom.net. We have times available throughout the day!

More information regarding this FUN fall fundraiser can be found at this link: Jog-A-Thon

Based on the fundraising survey we conducted last spring, the Knoxville Elementary PTO fundraising committee has made a change in fundraising this year. The majority of parents who responded to the survey indicated that they would prefer non-selling fundraisers (such as the Spell-A-Thon) vs. the selling fundraisers such as the gift wrap/food fundraisers.

We are pleased to announce that the Knoxville Elementary PTO will be holding it’s first annual Knoxville Elementary Jog-A-Thon to raise funds for our elementary schools. The Jog-A-Thon will replace our usual Fall selling fundraiser. The events will be held on two separate days:

West Jog-A-Thon: Tuesday, October 11, 2011

North Jog-A-Thon: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Students will collect pledges per laps completed or flat donations, whether the lap is ran, jogged, or walked. In addition to raising money for our schools, students will earn individual and classroom prizes as well. Since this event is organized and run by volunteers, 100% of the proceeds goes to our Elementary Schools.

We need volunteers!  Volunteer information will be sent out with the packets.  The information will also be included on the KCSD blog under We Need Help!

Please contact Jacquii Olson at jajaolson@iowatelecom.net or Sara Roberts rsroberts@mchsi.com with any questions.

Watch this blog and the KCSD blog (http://www.knoxvillecommunityschools.com/)  for details regarding the event. We will post weather related announcements/delays/cancellations at these locations.

Thank you for your continued support of our Elementary Schools!

Dear Parents:

Last year you may remember that we conducted a Fundraising survey.  This survey was to help assist the PTO in determining what kind of fundraising to pursue. 

We asked parents to choose their preferred fundraiser type:  Selling, Non-selling (the Spell-a-thon was the example) or a combination of both.

The majority of responders chose Non-Selling as their preferred type.  Based on these results, we have decided to forgo the selling fundraiser (last year we sold Joe Corbi food/products). 

This fall, we will be holding a Jog-A-Thon.  Watch this blog and the KCSD blog for details on this fundraiser. 

Thank you for your continued support of our organization!

The Elementary PTO is wrapping up this year's Spell a Thon. They have had the assemblies at both North and West, celebrating the accomplishments of all of our Elementary Students. The kids did an AWESOME job spelling the words on their lists!

Here are the results from the event:

West:

Best Class: Mrs. Vanderlinden's Kindergarten class spelled 99% of the words correctly

West met their school goal. They spelled 4452 words right out of a possible 4917 (90%). They were rewarded with Extra Recess, Ice Cream, and they got to give Mr. Montgomery a pie in the face at their assembly yesterday!

West had 147 Perfect Spellers! The perfect spellers received a certificate signed by the principal, their photo on the bulletin board, and their names in the Journal Express.

Northstar:

Best Class (2-3): Mrs. Helle's 2nd grade class with 88%

Best Class (4-5): Mrs. Kincaid's 5th grade class with 94%

Northstar got close to their school goal by spelling 18,307 words correctly out of 21,374 (86%). They will also receive an ice cream social on Friday.

Northstar had 121 Perfect Spellers! They also receive a certificate signed by the principal, photo on the bulletin board, and their names in the Journal Express.

As of today, the Spell a Thon brought in $13,092 for our Elementary Schools! Money is still being collected, and we will post the final results as they are available. That money will go to each elementary school to help cover the costs of field trips and their playground equipment needs.

The Knoxville Elementary PTO would like to thank everyone who helped make this a huge success! Parents, grandparents, family members, and community members for supporting the kids by pledging them. Most of all - all of the kids who worked so hard on their lists! Way to go Panthers!

Just a reminder that if you haven't taken our Fundraising Survey, there are still a couple of days left until the survey is closed.

Knoxville Elementary PTO Fundraising Survey

The survey will close April 29, 2011.  Thanks for participating!

Please take a moment and answer this brief survey from the Elementary PTO.  This survey will help to determine how we fundraise. 
Knoxille Elementary PTO Fundraiser Survey

Thanks for participating!

The pledge envelopes were handed out again today.  Please start collecting your pledges. 

  Envelopes with all collected pledges are due Monday, April 25th. 

We will announce the results from the Spell-a-thon as soon as that information becomes available. 

Thank you to everyone for supporting all of our students! 

The Knoxville Elementary PTO will be running a concession stand during the West Track Day on May 6th. Proceeds from the stand will be used to help with the cost of the shirt that your child gets for the track meet as well as other needs of the school.

We are looking for help. We are in need of volunteers to help run the stand. If you are interested in helping please fill out the form below and return to the school by Wednesday April 27th.

Volunteer Form

1^st Grade will be running from 9-11 and the Kindergarteners from 12-2.

You may also pre-order your lunch from the concession stand. Please fill out this form if interested: Lunch Order

Thanks in advance for your help and support!
Knoxville Elementary PTO

The Knoxville Elementary PTO has kicked off Spell a Thon 2011.  Your student should have brought home his/her spelling list.  Parents - please help your child practice these words. 

Important dates to Remember!
　Friday, April 15: Spelling Test Day and pledge forms due.
Monday, April 18: Pledge envelopes returned home for pledge collection.
Monday, April 25: Collected pledges due back to school.

Incentives make fundraising fun! All students are working together for a common goal. We are going to add up all the words spelled correctly by the entire school. This keeps the Spell-a-thon positive and fun. It does not matter what was misspelled. What matters is what is spelled correctly!

STUDENT INCENTIVES

School Goal

% of Words Spelled Correctly Rewards:
70% Extra Recess
80% Ice Cream Social & Recess
90% Pie in the face to the principal,
Ice cream, and extra recess.

West and Northstar will be judged seperately.

Individual Goal

Students with perfect scores:

* Certificate signed by the principal
* Photo posted on bulletin board
* Student’s name printed in the Journal Express

Best Class Goal

The class with the highest percentage of words spelled correctly
wins the Spell-a-thon banner for their classroom and an extra PE.
There will be 3 categories:
Kinder prep - 1st Grade West
2nd Grade - 3rd Grade Northstar
4th Grade - 5th Grade Northstar

Our Hamhock Fundraiser was a great success!  We raised $1250 - plus the PTO has committed to matching that amount.  That means that $2500 will go to the teacher's classroom funds to help buy supplies. 

The Kiwani's will be presenting a check to us on Monday, December 13th, 2010. 

If you helped out at this event, the Kiwanis are looking for feedback on how to change the event for next year.  Please contact Dave Garcia with your suggestions via email dkgarcia@iowatelecom.net.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support!

The Hamhock & Bean Fundraiser for Classroom supplies is this Friday, November 12.  If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, there is still time.  Here is the flyer with ticket information - click here.

If you have an 18qt cooker, we could use it!  At the bottom of this list, there is a sign up if you can "volunteer" your cooker.  We are also in need of Volunteers to help out with the prep on Thursday and the dinner on Friday.  Below you will find a list of what is needed, along with the times.  If you can help out, please contact Dave Garcia at 641-820-0762

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Order your dinners for Friday and help support our classrooms!  

The Knoxville Elementary PTO, along with the Knoxville Morning Kiwanis, is having a Hamhock and Bean Fundraiser on Friday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

View the flyer and order form by clicking here

Funds raised will go directly to help with classroom supplies at our elementary schools.  There are many times when something is needed for a classroom, and there just isn't funding to cover everything.  Our teachers take that responsibility upon themselves and spend their own money to fund their classroom needs.  The Knoxville Elementary PTO is trying to help alleviate some of this burden by setting up classroom funds to cover some of these costs. 

The fundraiser is being held at Dyer Hudson Hall at the Marion County Fairgrounds.  There is a pre-order form for tickets on the flyer.  Tickets are $5 to pre-order and $6 at the door.  Children 5 & under are FREE! Tickets may also be purchased at the following local businesses:

Plush Pony
Valley Bank
The Next Chapter

You may also contact any of the following PTO members to purchase advance tickets:

Dave Garcia  641-820-0762
Rhonda Buckley  641-891-0117
Susan Swartzendruber  641-891-1216
Jennifer Schmidt  515-490-0568
Jamie Hughes  641-943-2267
Shana Krpan 641-891-8685

Please make checks payable to Knoxville Morning Kiwanis Club.

Hope to see you there!

The fundraiser orders will be in on Thursday, October 27th.  Please plan on picking up your fundraiser items at the Old Junior High between 1pm and 7pm.  There will be a PTO volunteer on hand to help you.  We will also be distributing the prizes at this time as well.

You must pick up your order on this day. 

Thank you for all of your support with our Fall Fundraiser! 

REMINDER:

Our fundraiser will be delivered on October 27th.  Our fundraiser coordinator, Rhonda Buckley, could use extra hands to help unload the truck and sort items out. 

If you are able to help, please be at the Old Junior High at 9:30 a.m.  If you have any questions, you may contact Rhonda at 641-891-0117. 

Thank you to everyone who helped make our fundraiser a success! 

The Knoxville Elementary PTO, along with the Knoxville Morning Kiwanis, is having a Hamhock and Bean Fundraiser on Friday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

View the flyer and order form by clicking here

Funds raised will go directly to help with classroom supplies at our elementary schools.  There are many times when something is needed for a classroom, and there just isn't funding to cover everything.  Our teachers take that responsibility upon themselves and spend their own money to fund their classroom needs.  The Knoxville Elementary PTO is trying to help alleviate some of this burden by setting up classroom funds to cover some of these costs. 

The fundraiser is being held at Dyer Hudson Hall at the Marion County Fairgrounds.  There is a pre-order form for tickets on the flyer.  Tickets are $5 to pre-order and $6 at the door.  Children 5 & under are FREE! Tickets may also be purchased at the following local businesses:

Plush Pony
Valley Bank
The Next Chapter

You may also contact any of the following PTO members to purchase advance tickets:

Dave Garcia  641-820-0762
Rhonda Buckley  641-891-0117
Susan Swartzendruber  641-891-1216
Jennifer Schmidt  515-490-0568
Jamie Hughes  641-943-2267
Shana Krpan 641-891-8685

Please make checks payable to Knoxville Morning Kiwanis Club.

Hope to see you there!

Our fundraiser items are being delivered on October 27th at 9:30 a.m.  at the Old Junior High.

The fundraiser coordinator, Rhonda Buckley, needs volunteers to help her unload the truck.  The more hands, the better! 

If you are able to help, please call Rhonda at 641-891-0117

REMINDER:  Your fundraiser packets need to be turned in on Friday, September 17th. 

Now you can order from the Joe Corbi catalog all year long!  Our schools will continue to receive credit for the orders and earn money from the purchases.  The orders will ship directly to your house (shipping charges will apply).

This is a great resource - and Christmas is right around the corner!  Or, do you have relatives that want to support your student(s), but distance makes it hard?  Send them to the website and they can order for our schools. 

Here is what you do:

Go to http://www.joecorbi.com/

Click on Order Online

Enter our school number in the box requesting Online Group Code.  The second box where it asks for a seller id will be left blank.  Our school number is:  65KNOEKI

Place your order - it's that easy!