Tag: Laughing Planet

Sept 14, 2017

What is the PTC Blast? Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Volunteer Orientation: TONIGHT in the cafeteria (5:45pm)
  • Curriculum Night: TONIGHT (6:30pm)
  • Dining for Dollars: Sept. 26 (11am-9pm)
  • Passport Club: Sept. 28
  • Running Club: Every Tuesday & Thursday during lunch recess
  • PTC Meeting: Oct. 4 (7pm)
  • Jog-A-Thon: Oct. 20 (More information coming home soon)

Current Needs:

To sign up for the activities below, head to http://myvolunteerpage.com

  • Lunch Helpers: Now through Friday, September 22 (11:10 – 11:40am each day). It takes a while for the 1st-grade and Kindergarten students to settle into the routine, and many need help opening items in their lunches and reminders to eat quickly.
  • Read to Me (Kindergarten): Volunteer for a 30-minute shift to read picture books to Kindergarten students. Must be trained first. Contact Kristine Edmunds to setup a short training session or ask any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us).
  • Running Club: Help students get out and run on the new track on Tuesdays and Thursdays (11am-noon; noon-1pm).  
  • Library Volunteers: Do you want to help re-shelf books and help students check out books? There are many shifts available with flexible options!  For more info email Desiree Wolfe (desireemw@icloud.com).
  • Passport Club:  Interested in quizzing students on their geography facts?  It’s a great way to meet students and it’s only one day a month.  Email Lori Miller if you’re interested in helping on the passport team. passportclub@terralindaptc.org.

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Dining for Dollars: The Cedar Mill Laughing Planet Cafe is very excited about hosting our first Dining for Dollars event of the year! They will graciously be donating 15% of the entire day’s sales to Terra Linda on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 11am-9pm.  See you there!

PTC Meetings: If you are a parent or guardian of a student at Terra Linda, then you are officially a member of the PTC. Mark your calendar to attend the next PTC meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Your input is valued and appreciated!

Passport Club: Look for maps coming home with students today if you haven’t already received them. Please help your kids study and encourage this global learning opprotunity.  You can find study guide and maps here too. 

Did you know?

  • In 2016-2017, we logged 4,336 volunteer hours at Terra Linda. That’s the equivilent of nearly 3 full-time positions! THANK YOU to all our committed volunteers who helped make that happen! You make Terra Linda great!
  • This past Tuesday 42% of Terra Linda students chose to participate in Running Club during their lunch recess. They ran a total of 71 miles IN ONE DAY! Way to go Tigers!
  • Each classroom has a calming corner. Ask your student about it!

Becky Seppala

There are so many ways to contribute your time and talent at Terra Linda Elementary.  We have parents, grandparents and community members that volunteer in many capacities.

This year, we want to highlight a few volunteers.  Our hope is that you will see that any amount of time and talent that you are able to contribute can make a huge impact in your community.

Becky Seppala is a mom of four children and a dentist. In her spare time, I imagine her hiding in a closet and binge watching reruns of 90210 on an iPad.

But let’s be honest, she’s probably unpacking their newly remodeled house, running kiddos to sports,  cleaning up Goldfish crackers all while bringing laughter to everyone who comes across her path.  We really aren’t sure how she does it all!

Thank you, for all that you have given to the PTC!

 

An Interview With A Volunteer // Q&A with : Becky Seppala

Can you tell us a little about the activity for which you volunteer?

“I am the Dining for Dollars committee chair; dining for dollars is a way of fundraising for Terra Linda by partnering with restaurants to plan dining events for our school and local community to receive a portion of the restaurant’s profit on a certain date.”

 

What you do as a volunteer for Dining for Dollars?

“My main responsibilities are to select restaurants, that our community enjoys attending, that are willing to partner with TL and support our financial needs. I plan with the restaurant management staff, and coordinate with the PTC Board, to schedule events throughout the year; some involve brief applications as well.  As an event approaches, I advertise within the school with posters, distribute fliers to students, and use social media to spread the word about attending the restaurant.  After the event, I collect the funds raised and turn them in to the PTC treasurer.”

 

How does Terra Linda benefit from Dining for Dollars?

“Not only does TL benefit from the money raised, but each of the four events throughout the year help to develop a stronger sense of community between TL families and staff as they spend time together outside of school, as well as build stronger relationships with local businesses.”

 

Can you share a fun experience you’ve had while heading up Dining for Dollars?

“This activity is a great example of a way to get involved at TL without having to just volunteer at the school during school hours.  I am able to work on coordinating events and advertising on my own time (my days off, evenings, weekends, etc).  There are so many businesses that are looking to support schools financially, and they make it very easy to take advantage of these opportunities for our kids! One night that stands out was the McMenamin’s friend and family night.  Following my son’s baseball game, most families from his team headed there for dinner.  We showed up to see the restaurant full of other TL families, and our team ended up all sitting together in the back.   It was so fun to get to know each other better in a relaxed, social setting, all while making money for TL by just eating dinner!  Our crew may have been a little rowdy, but it was rewarding when I went to meet the manager to obtain the funds raised; he had nothing but compliments for our school’s support, and couldn’t wait to invite us back after the amazing turnout we had!”

 

Do you utilize PTC funds to organize Dining for Dollars?

“PTC doesn’t have to fund any these events—families just get to go and support!”

 

Our next Dining for Dollars is Tuesday, Sept 26 at Laughing Planet.  For more info, click here.