Elections for the 2013-2014 SEPTA board will be held on May 9th at 6:30 at the SEPTA meeting. We have an opening at treasurer. Other members of the board are planning on returning. However, you can submit your name for any position. If you are interested in any position please submit your name, via email to SEPTA or send a note to the SEPTA mailbox at school by April 26th.
May Events
5/6-5/10 Teacher Appreciation Week. Click here for details.
Thank you to all who made the Family Fun Night at Friendly's a huge success. Thanks to our bakers, Michele Carson, Jennifer Bauman, Donna Eisenhardt, Moira Hower, Lynn Gamello, & Emily French. Thank you to Chuck Wagner, Kate Rabi, Moira Hower, and Heather Eller for selling raffle tickets and baked goods. Finally a thank you to the following organizations that donated goods for our raffle baskets: Friendly's, Giant, Schuylkill Valley Sports & SEPTA.
Thank you to everyone who registered their Giant Cards with the A+ Rewards program. SEPTA has earned $1333.81 in cash for the 2012/2013 school year. Remember to register your cards again in September.
Thank you to everyone who purchased Ecco Domani Gift Certificates.
Thank you to everyone who supported Movie Nights this year. We enjoy providing this event for the students, and we appreciate those who lend a hand when needed, especially at the end of the evening when it is time to clean up.
Thank you to all who purchased candy from Gertrude Hawk.
Thank you to all who have purchased the Giant Gift Cards for a Cause. So far we have reached $710 of our $1250 goal. Please continue to buy these cards and help support SEPTA. Forms are available on the website. Please send them in with your child. The cards will either be sent home or you can choose to pick them up in the office before 3pm.
Please continue to save your Box Tops and Labels for Education.
Reminders & Updates
Please fill out the clearance forms if you plan on visiting the school or volunteering in the classrooms this year. You also need them if you plan to chaperone on a field trip. The forms can be found on the district page.
Remember, by signing up for e-mails at http://marketday.com, you will also receive exclusive offers, money saving coupons and important order reminders.
Giant Gift Cards are now available in the office. Help Springfield while you grocery shop or buy gas. Cards are available through Theresa Burns in the office. Click here for the order form.
Need some new Panther Pride items? Click here for information and to print the order form.
Please join us at our next S.E.P.T.A. meeting. Everyone is welcome. Here you can learn more about our organization and find out how to get involved. Monthly meetings are held in the library.
Volunteerism is what we're all about -- there is something for everyone. If we all do a little it adds up to a lot. Have a question or topic suggestion for a future meeting? Want to volunteer your time? Please email S.E.P.T.A. at septa@palisadessd.org
S.E.P.T.A. is a local organization of parents & teachers that promotes the welfare of children in the home, at school & in the community. It raises funds for many school needs that are over and above what are available through standard school funding.
In addition to fundraising efforts, S.E.P.T.A. hosts many fun and enriching activities, such as: Assemblies, Fall Carnival, Family Fun Run, Book Fairs, Ice-Cream Socials & a Family Fun Day at Dorney Park. Please check out our Activities & Events link to the left for a more complete list of the things we do.
