Staff Appreciation Week began this week. It is so inspiring to work with such a talented and dedicated group of educators and staff who are child-centered. We are very excited about staff appreciation week as PTO does a fantastic job of thoroughly spoiling all staff members and making us feel so appreciated. We are so thankful to PTO and all that they do to support our positive learning environment. Thank you to our PTO Executive Board for their service this school year. Laura Nicoles, Nancy Slayden, Vandy Wilkins, Elizabeth Paul Magnano, Mac Watkins, Allison Jones, Devon Witt, Donna McDonough, Jill Fernandez, and Lisa Crouch. A special thank you to Media Specialist, Vance Edeker who has maintained our school website and who acts as teacher liaison to PTO.
Congratulations to our School Volunteers for the Year. Mrs. Cynthia Prince, Senior Volunteer Mrs. Phyllis McGinnis, Adult Volunteer, and the Youth Volunteer is Amanda Sayfan were all honored at The District’s recognition with the theme “Our Volunteers are Timeless Treasures,” and this was a fitting tribute for the tireless work they perform all year long. Mrs. Prince was named The Outstanding Senior Volunteer of the District. She has developed and maintained the Readers Aloud Program. Ms. Prince is a volunteer at PVPV/Rawlings Elementary School and has been reading aloud to students every week for more than 24 years. She has definitely made a huge impact on this community one book at a time. Our school also won the District’s Parent Involvement Award for The Green
Team’s efforts at recycling.
Thank you to the SAC committee members for their service and dedication. The members who have completed their service at the close of this year are: Tiffany Cantwell, Tongila Manly, Willow Logue, Devon Witt, Karen Butler, Ed Dacanay, Missy Ebert, Kathy Parker and Christie Bellair. Members who will continue serving for the 2012-2013 year are: Andrea Brigman, Matthew Pettibone, Tommy Aman, Tatiana Ramirez, Hugh Rappa, Pam Ervanian and Elizabeth Magnano. We are grateful for the time and commitment these parents donate to serve on SAC. New members are: Eric Wendell, LeeAnne Davenport, Michelle Ackerman, Cathy Webb, Kristi Koerner, Jada Gordon, Angela Moss, Ilinke Royse, Yvette Cubero, Jennifer Jordan and Connie Smith. We welcome them and look forward to working with
them. Attached are bios that introduce them, learn more about them by reading the attached information.
Students, families and staff members have participated in two recent service activities. PVPV/Rawlings team participated in the Relay For Life on Saturday, April 21, at PV High School. Fundraising activities surpassed goals and generated $1,300.00 for the American Cancer Society. Team captian, Connie Woida reports fun was had by all and even though the rain forced the lumanaries to move indoors with glow sticks, it was as beautiful and poignant as ever. On Sunday, April 22, headed by teacher, Jennifer Nunes, the Heal Zoo Walk was a success despite the rain. All participants enjoyed a day at the zoo while raising awareness for Autism. Our school team raised a total of $952.12 and won 1st place as the top school fundraiser for the 2nd year in a row! The classroom
involvement in collecting "Coins for the Cause" was amazing!
We are planning for a fantastic school celebration at the end of May. Superintendent, Dr. Joyner will be attending as we celebrate “Every Day is Earth Day at PVPV/Rawlings”. On May 24th we will highlight and celebrate the 4 Rs of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reading. We are encouraging everyone to wear green as we acknowledge our school efforts to Go Green. We will recognize the many people and organizations that continuously contribute to these 4 Rs. During this special day of celebration we will recognize the PTO Board, The Green Team, Ribault Garden Club, Marsh Landing Garden Club, Readers Aloud, Ponte Vedra Public Education Foundation, GoodWill, Principals of the Day and our Top AR Readers.
Celebrations will include the dedication of the Rawlings’ new Reading Garden and the newly completed Bottle Cap Murals. The mural in the PVPV cafeteria depicts a beautiful colorful garden and the Rawlings’cafeteria has murals of the wetlands and a patriotic tribute to our school mascot. Other exciting events include butterfly releases, reading celebrations, concerts by Billy Jonas and our very own music club, campus clean ups and orange tree plantings. This will surely be a day to remember.
Just a reminder that the cut-off date for meeting the Accelerated Reader and Math Facts In A Flash goal is May 18th. The Principal’s AR and Bingo party will be after Memorial Day.
As we prepare for next year, please make sure you attend your child’s parent teacher conference. During May, K-4th grade teachers will schedule conferences to discuss your child’s progress and complete a Classroom Placement Card which is the parents’ opportunity to give input on class placement for next school year.
Students have completed FCAT testing and we expect the results at the end of May or beginning of June. If results are received prior to the end of school, they will be included in the student report card. If results are received after the close of school, they will be mailed.
We are excited about the upcoming events and look forward to acknowledging our 5th Graders at the Awards Ceremony. Parents of 5th graders, mark your calendar for June 6th.
Please know what an honor it is to work with your children and represent such a wonderful educational environment. Remember to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Read, Read, Read!
