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Isaac Dickson News

Welcome to the monthly Isaac Dickson e-news. If you know of a new family to Dickson, please forward this to them. If you have a pertinent news item to share, please send it by the 25th of the month to Tracey Whitehouse at 2june1990@charter.net

Fall Bulb Sale

DAFFODILS, IRISES, LILLIES, TULIPS, and more! It is time to start thinking about fall bulbs. This year's bulb sale will take place the month of September. Order forms will go home with each student. You may also place an order during the PTO Welcome Potluck or the IDES Open House. Please contact Cindy Feiler at feiler@charter.net with any questions.

 

Volunteer Corner

Volunteers needed for

1.Health Fair, Sept 8th

2.Fitness Assessments ongoing through September

3.Picture Day, Sept. 17th

For more information and/or to volunteer please contact Deb Venable, IDES Volunteer Coordinator, at deb.venable@att.net or 254-1857

Important Dates

Mon 9/6  NO SCHOOL

Tues 9/7, Potluck 5:30-7:00

Tues 9/14, Dine for Dickson

Wed 9/15, Early Release, Noon

Thurs 9/30 Open House

PTO POTLUCK Tuesday September 7th, 5:30pm- 7:00 pm

Bring a dish to share and come enjoy catching up with old friends and meeting new ones at our annual Potluck. Good music. Good food. Good friends. We hope to see you there!

Nominate A Champion

Know a parent, nonprofit or business that is incredibly committed to the success of our school? Here's a great way to recognized their hard work and generosity! The Asheville City Schools Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its new "Champion" Awards. The Foundation will honor those who go "above and beyond the call" to help children learn and strengthen our city schools. Winners will be recognized at the Foundation's Celebration of Champions on November 12. Learn more and download a nomination form at www.acsf.org

Dine for Dickson September 14th at the Clingman Cafe: Great Food, Great Cause

Dickson Parent and Clingman Cafe owner, Tripp Howell is donating 10% of the Cafe's September 14th's proceeds to the Dickson PTO. Just minutes from Dickson, the Clingman Cafe, 7am-5pm, is located in the trendy River Arts District and offers up simple to gourmet breakfast and lunch items. They also have a deli case with a selection of delicious salads/sides you can take home for dinner. We hope you'll consider dining out for Dickson on this date!

Sound to Sea Fundraisers

 A right of passage and tradition for Dickson 4th graders, the Sound to Sea trip is coming up and for some it is the first time they have seen the Ocean. To ensure that all are able to go, the following fundraisers have been scheduled. We hope you will consider supporting one or more.

 

Fri., Sept. 3: Movie Night

Bring the family for a movie under the stars!

 

Where: Isaac Dickson Basketball Court

When: 8-9:30p.m.

Cost: $5 per person, $3 children under 5,popcorn $1

 

Fri., Sept. 10: Sound to Sea Celebration

Join your friends for an evening at the beautiful Homewood event center in Montford, www.mybelovedhomewood.com. Bid on a silent auction items for the family! Admission includes beer and hors’ douvres. Live bluegrass music! Hosted by a parent committee to benefit Sound to Sea Scholarship Fund.

When: 7-10 p.m.

Cost: $25/person in advance, $30 at the door

To purchase tickets, contact Mitch, greenuflect@gmail.com or 828-474-5120

 

Fri., Sept. 10: Parents Night Out

Attend the event at Homewood, or just take a night out. Drop your kids at Isaac Dickson for an evening of fun, snacks included.

When: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $25 for one child, $5 each additional child.

 

Sat., Sept. 25: Fall Festival

Bring the family for an afternoon of games and fun for all ages. Details coming soon!

 

Fri., Oct 1: Parents Night Out

Take a night out! Drop your kids at Isaac Dickson for an evening of fun, snacks included.

When: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $25 for one child, $5 each additional child.

 

Coming soon, www.soundtosea.com a website dedicated to this wonderful trip and it's fundraising efforts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to Know More about YOUR PTO?

Please visit our web page to see upcoming activities, recent meeting minutes, our budget and more! You are welcome at our next meeting in October. Please check the website for the exact date, location and time.  http://www.ashevillecityschools.net/schools/ide/Pages/pto.aspx

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