Welcome to Bear Country!!We are a Parent-Teacher Organization whose mission is to support our school and help our students succeed. Volunteers are always welcomed and a great way to get involved.
Halloween Carnival!!
Want to keep up on PTO news? Please send an email to Lise Mitchell, lhmitch@gmail.com and she will send you our meeting notes and info. We want your input and need your help. We are all here for the kids! Thank you!
Fall Label Contest!! The PT O will be having the annual Fall Label Contest again this year. Please send participating labels with your child marked with the grade and teacher’s name in a sealed baggie. This contest is for all Grades K- 8th, but everyone in the community is encouraged to participate to support the school. The drop box is across the hall from the Elementary Office or just turn them into your teacher. Deadline: November 23, 2011 Prizes 1st Place – Pizza Party for the entire grade! 2nd Place – Cookies and Punch for the entire grade!
We are collecting the following labels: Box Tops, Campbells / Labels for Education, Our Family, and School Spirit (bread bags). See this site to search for eligible products, or here is a handy product sheet for the current year. New eligible products!! Post Cereals, Pop Secret, Bic Pens, and many more!
Apples for Students with Spartan Foods -- Frank's Supermarket (Chesaning/St. Charles) The PTO has signed up to participate with the Apples for Students program, sponsored by Spartan Foods. Please ask anyone who personally shops or knows others who shop at Frank's Supermarket in Chesaning/St. Charles to save their receipts beginning September 1, 2011 - March 30, 2012.
Reward Card Programs Glen’s/Family Fare – The Cash for Class program does not interfere with your “yes” card points. You will continue to get savings and points and help our students at the same time. You do need to choose our school eacy new school year. Go to www.myyesrewards.com to link your card to our school. Ashley Community School code is: 89840 Target's Take Charge of Education -- Designate Ashley Community Schools to receive 1% of your Target RedCard purchases! Ashley Community Schools ID: 60626
2011/2012 School Year PTO officers:
President – Shelly Malek (smalek@bearnet.net, 989-847-3054) Vice President – Dee Hardman Treasurer – Colette Kremer Secretary – Lise Mitchell (lhmitch@gmail.com, 989-620-5118) Meeting minutes Notes from our Organization meeting on Sept. 26, 2011 Minutes from November 22, 2011 meeting FAQs Our mission is to guarantee an atmosphere for the discovery of individual potential and to promote the development of positive self-image. In doing that, students will attain the knowledge and develop the skills and attitudes to adapt successfully in an ever-changing World.
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Welcome to Bear Country!!

