The Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner.  What a great way to get a jump on your Christmas shopping while supporting the East Antioch Library!

Here are the details.

Book Fair Hours:

Wednesday, November 14^th 3-7PM

Thursday, November 15^th 3-7PM, please come to the Family Tailgate from 6-7PM!

Friday, November 16^th 8AM-6PM

You can also support the fair by ordering through our online book fair Nov. 7^th through the 27^th at

 http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/eastantiochelementaryschool

All books ordered will be delivered to school at the end of the online fair.

Scholastic is introducing a new e-reader app, Storia.  Please check out our fair webpage for more information!

As always, volunteers are needed.  

Please contact Heather Turner heatherjillturner@hotmail.com or Jodee Taylor jodee@everestkc.net if you can help.   Specific needs are: Fair setup on November 14^th or 15^th (2-3PM), partial teardown November 14^th (7-7:30 PM), final teardown November 16^th (6-7PM),and the “after school rush” from 3-4PM each day.

Hope to see you there.

The September Newsletter has hit the "emailstands".  That doesn't really work anymore, does it?  Anyway, be sure to check out the newsletter for all the PTA news.

The most important headlines are:

Fall Fundraiser - Spirit Cups will run from September 4 - 21st.  We have gone to just two fundraisers this year so we need to make that as successful as we can.  If we all work together...no problem!

Sidewalk Chalk & Chili Cook Cook off  Chairs are still needed.  These events are fairly easy to coordinate and we would like to have one person coordinating each event so two Chairs are needed.  The events are October 5th so we needed people in place within the next week or two.  Contact Jill Molina at sonic1us@yahoo.com.

Check back every other day or so for more updates.

Welcome back, East Antioch families!  PTA is looking forward to another great school year.  This year we are bringing back some favorite events like the Chili Cook off/Sidewalk Chalk Fair, skating parties and the Carnival & Fun Run (just to name a few).  We are also bringing in two new Fundraising opportunities to help raise money for field trips and school events.

We hope to see you Sneak Peek & Ice Cream Social.  Class lists are posted outside the cafeteria.  After you find the name of this year's teacher, stop by the classroom to say hi and drop off supplies.  Then, please join us in the cafeteria for ice cream and to see old friends and meet new faces.

We will also have a table set up for you to join PTA this year.  The more parents that become involved in PTA, the more successful we can be.

See you tonight!

Donations needed for Fun Run/Carnival Silent Auction

This year we are asking each class to collect items for raffle baskets for auction at the fun run carnival. We hope this will be fun for the kids and a great way to support our school!
Grade Assignments: 6th grade: gift card basket, 5th grade: family game night/ chocolate,
4th grade: movie night, 3rd grade: summer fun, 2nd grade: garden, 1st grade: bath/body,
kindergarten: crafts

If any parents or family members have a business that could provide a silent auction item as well that would be great!

If you have any questions about donations for the silent auction please contact Liz Werner at lizwerner1@gmail.com

Many Happenings at East Antioch Elementary!!!

This Thursday Febraury 9th is Science Night " Big Guys Show and Tell", if you have a science project you would like to share contact Ron Drakulich at rontrish@ks.rr.com .  Science Night is from 6-8 in the school gym.  During Science Night there will also be a Health Fair station as well as a Bonus Book Fair!  The book fair will start after school.  If you can help out at this event contact Jodee Taylor at jodee@everestkc.net .

Don't forget Enjoy the City Books came out last week.  If every student selss one book for $20.00 the PTA will make over $4000.00 to help pay for field trips and other educational activities for our children!  If you have any questions or need aditional books contact Erin Anderson at e_anderson09@yahoo.com .

If you have any pictures you would like to submit for the yearbook please email them mto Erin Anderson at e_anderson09@yahoo.com .

Last Chance to Order SCRIP Before the Holidays is Today!

Don't forget to turn in your holiday SCRIP orders today.  All orders must be turned into the office or online by the end of the school day today!

Don't Miss Out on the Fun!!!

Books, Math, and Bingo oh my!  Don't forget to stop by the Book Fair in the school gym from 8-8 today.  Math Night will be held in the gym from 6-7.  Come and learn some helpful math tips as well as play some math games.  Bingo and Popcorn will be from 7-8 in the gym!  See you there!

Fall Fundraiser Orders are Here!

Fall fundraiser orders will come home with your student this Wednesday October 26th.  If you have any questions regarding your order please contact Heather Prewitt at heather@theprewitt.com or Erin Anderson at e_anderson09@yahoo.com .

Sidewalk Chalk & Chili Cook-Off Tonight!!

Don't forget to come out and join us at the Sidewalk Chalk and Chili Cook-Off from 5:30-7:30 tonight at the school! 

Thank you again to all of the people who are volunteering today and this evening to make this another great East Antioch Elementary PTA event!

Volunteers Needed for Sidewalk Chalk/Chili Cook-Off

There a tons of spots available for volunteers for Sidewalk Chalk/Chili Cook-Off next Friday Oct 7th.  We need volunteers to help distribute chalk to the children throughout the day, help with children's work of art, and keep an eye on the children to insure their safety while outdoors on the sidewalks.  We also need volunteers to help at the food stand on the evening of Oct 7th during the Sidewalk Chalk/Chili Cook-off event from 5:30-7:00.  If you can help out during either of these times please contact Nancy Shreve for Sidewalk Chalk Volunteers during the day at nlshreve@yahoo.com  and Ross Polete for the Chili Cook-Off and food stand at rosspolete@gmail.com .  In order to make this event safe for the children we must have volunteers.

Holiday Collection Fundraiser Orders Due Friday

All Holiday Collection fundraiser orders are due back to school by thei Friday Sept. 30th.  Any orders received after this Friday will not be processed.  Proceeds from the Holiday Collection fundraiser go to help pay for field trips and other fun and educational activities for our students.

Chili Cook-Off

Calling all E.A.E. Chili Makers....A Chili Cook Off on Oct. 7 at the Sidewalk Chalk event. Contact Ross Polete at rosspolete@gmail.com if you are interested. Participant will donate 4+ quarts of chili. Chili will be judge and the Coveted E.A. Chili Cook Off Trophy will be awarded. The remainder of your chili will be sold for $1.00 per bowl to raise funds for the PTA.

Fall Fund Raiser Starts Today!!!

The Holiday Collection fund raiser starts today!  Packets will come home in your students back pack, please remember to check their bag.  There are a variety of items to choose from, great gift ideas for the holidays (and you don't even have to go to the store!), and yummy treats!  Prize brochures are included in the packets for the kids.  In order for the kiddos to qualify for a prize they only have to sell 1 item, but the more you sell  the more prizes they qualify for.  The fund raiser will go from Sept. 15th until Sept 30th.  Please make all checks out to East Antioch Elementary PTA.  Please check your order forms to make sure they are correct and complete and return all orders no later than Sept 30th.  Any orders received after Sept. 30th will not be accepted.

Room Parents Needed

We still need Room Parents for Mrs. Terlouw's 6th grade class and Mrs. Gural's 5th grade class. It is really important that we fill these spots prior to the Sept 27th Room Parent Meeting. We don't want these classes to miss out on their classroom parties! If you are able to help out please contact Juhree Swofford phone # 913-789-8312 or Email – Juhree.swofford@meadowbrook.com

Watch Dog Dad's Pizza Night

 Dads & Kids Pizza Night

Thursday September 15, 2011

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

East Antioch Elementary Cafeteria

Please mark you calendar and bring your kids. Please R.S.V.P @ eastantiochwatchdogs@gmail.com with Name and number of Kids to attend by Wednesday, September 14^th, 2011.

 WATCH D.O.G.S.^®, a K-12 program, invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other father figures to volunteer at least one day all day at their child’s/student's school during the school year. Individuals sign up at a kick-off event “Dads and Kids Pizza Night” or in the office at any time throughout the school year. Watch DOG volunteers perform a variety of tasks during their volunteer day including monitoring the school entrance, assisting with unloading and loading of buses and cars, monitoring the lunch room, or helping in the classroom with a teacher's guidance by working with small groups of students.

First PTA Fundraiser of the school year starts next week!

Our first PTA fundraiser for the school year will be starting next week.   This year we are using the Fundraiser Shop for 2 of our fundraisers.  Since we are doing our fundraiser with The Fundraiser Shop the kids will be treated to a Mad Science Show next Wednesday at 1:00.  Fundraiser packets will be coming home with your child/children on Thursday Spet 15th.  Check back here or on our Facebook page for more details!

Tonight is Back to School Night!!!

Don't forget tonight is Back to School Night at East Antioch Elementary!  The general meeting will be held in the school gym at 6:30 PM.  Once the general meeting is over parents will be dismissed to the informational meeting in their students classroom.

This years PTA budget will also be voted on for approval this evening, if you are a PTA member you will have the opportunity to vote for this years budget.  You will also be able to pay your PTA Membership dues as well as order this years Spiritwear prior to the meeting and in between classroom sessions.

See you tonight at Back to School Night!

1st Day of School for 1st -6th Grade!

Welcome back and good luck to all of the teachers, staff, and students at East Antioch Elementary today!  Hope everyone has a great day! 

Sneek Peek/Ice Cream Social coming up this Thursday!

Don't forget Sneek Peek/Ice Cream Social is coming up this Thursday August 11th from 5:30-6:30 PM.  Families can visit their students classroom starting at 5:30 and ice cream sandwiches will be served in the cafeteria from 6:00-6:30.  You will also have the opportunity to sign up for volunteer opportunities as well as sign up and pay your PTA dues. This year Single memberships will be $8.00 and a Family membership will be $12.00.  An Fundraiser Opt Out option will be available again this year for families that join the PTA.

4th of July Fun!

Hope everyone has a safe and memorable holiday weekend!  There are several great "Fireworks Fests" this weekend in the Kansas City area. 

KC Riverfest- Held at Berkley Riverfront Park, this annual event not only has one of the best Fireworks displays in the Kansas City Metro that is choreographed to live music, but great entertainment and things to do for the whole family.

• Where: Berkley Park on the River between the Heart of America  and Paseo bridges.
• When: Ongoing events July 2nd and 3rd from 1:00pm – 11:00pm
• Ticket Info:  Admission is free from 1-3pm. $10 at the gate or $8 advance online.
• Fireworks: Mini preshow on the 3rd, Zambelli family extravaganza on the 4th. Both start @ 10:05. .  

The Corporate Woods Star Spangled Spectacular is something to see-- the 4th of July events kick off at 4PM and last until 11PM. With everything from a free concert to funnel cakes, it's also one of the biggest fireworks displays in the metro.

• Where: Corporate Woods, I-435 and College Blvd @ 109th/Mastin.
• Time: 4pm-11pm, fireworks approx 9:30 pm  Be prepared to park and WALK..a loooonnng way!

Independence Fireworks display at the Mormon Visitor Center

• Where: Mormon Visitor Center (big spire), 937 W. Walnut, Independence, Mo.
• Time: Gates open at 8pm, Fireworks at dark. 

 Be sure and bring your blankets and lawn chairs and also note there is no parking. The MVC has a huge lawn for viewing.

Worlds of Fun has one of the longest standing 4th of July celebrations in the metro. Watch fireworks from within the park or by parking on the east side of I-435 (not recommended!). The fun starts at 10pm.

Booms and Blooms at Powell Gardens--a fun and fab family event. With fireworks bursting over their beautious lake, it's one of the best fireworks displays in KC.

Note: Booms and Blooms will be held July 2nd, 2011.

• Where: Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US HWY 50, Kingsville, MO, 64061
• When: July 2nd.  Festivites throughout the day, fireworks on at dusk.
• Cost: $10/adults, $9/seniors and $5/children 5-12.

Smithville Marina fireworks display holds it's annual festivites with a huge display shot off the Smithville dam. View at the marina, by boat, or at the Smith's Fork Park.

• Where: Smithville Lake, Smithville, MO. Smith Fork Park is located at 1601 DD Highway.
• When: Dusk, July 4th.