MARCH

 PTA HAPPENINGS

 Always check the monthly PTA Happenings for changes to events, fundraisers and the calendar.

Check out the PTA Bulletin Board in the lobby for monthly calendars, event flyers, as well as upcoming and current PTA fundraising information.

 Web Site; if you would like to receive e-mails regarding PTA events and fundraisers, you must sign up on our new site at Teacher Web, e-mail address TEACHERWEB.COM, click on your state, school and then PTA. Due to the large number of participants, we will no longer be able to send e-mails through the yahoo site. This e-mail list is private and only the PTA Webmaster has access to it. Thank you to our Webmaster Liti Haramaty for setting up the site. Questions regarding the website can be directed to Liti at LITI@HARAMATY.COM

Our next PTA Meeting will be on March 10^th, 7:30PM in the Media Center. The school budget will be presented and members of the Board of Education will be available for questions. All board positions are open for the years 2008-2010. Anyone interested in being nominated for a board position must attend this meeting.

Room Parents; Thank you to all Room Parents who supplied a snack on Valentine’s Day, our next class party is April 18^th. Any questions regarding your class parties, contact the Point Parent in your class or you may also contact the PTA Room Parent Coordinator, Denise Contrino at JERSEYGIRl521@COMCAST.NET

Fifth Grade Committee; Thank you to everyone who attended the Friendly’s fundraiser on February 5^th and the Valentine’s Day Dance on February 14^th. If you would like to join or have questions, please contact Beth Grekoski PTA Fifth Grade Committee Chair, at GREKOSKI6@COMCAST.NET

 Cultural Arts Assembly; our next assembly is on March10^th and will be a dance ensemble called Tap Team Two. Any questions please contact Tara Lichter, V.P. of Cultural Arts at TARALICTER@HOTMAIL.COM

PTA Family Bingo Night; was a GREAT SUCCESS thanks to our chair people Donna Brancato and Debra Brancato. Thank you to all the volunteers and everyone who donated prizes. You helped to make this event a fun family evening.

Scholastic Book Fair; will be held on March 3^rd though March 6^th. Parents may attend the book fair with or without students during the afternoon conferences and from 2:00PM till 7:00PM during the Blood Drive. Raffles will be awarded daily.

Mid-Winter Bowling; March 5^th from 2:30 till 4:30 Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes, Any questions contact Kirsten Gordanier at 732-501-1995

Family Movie Night; will be held on March 14^th, Families with children in Grades K-2 can come to watch SHREK THE THIRD and Families with students in Grades 3-5 can come to watch GAME PLAN. Admission is free, snacks available for purchase. LBS FAMILIES ONLY. Watch your child’s back pack for a new event flyer.

Uncle Jerry’s T’s- orders due NO LATER than February 29^th. Remember to order your FREE item with every 12 items ordered.

PTA Plant Sale, pre-order forms will be distributed this month, watch your child’s backpack for our extended list of  spring annuals, hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs and  never before offered specialty items. Discounts apply to pre-orders only, all pre-orders due NO LATER than April 11th

Upcoming Fundraisers and Events for April; SPACE DAY April 12^th, Theater Week April7th- April 11^th. Theater Week Play for parents and siblings April 11^th, Walk- A-Thon April 14^th (note this is a date change) School Budget Elections April 15th

The following fundraisers have been discontinued or canceled for the rest of the school year. ArtStamps, UseYourPhoto.com and Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader. Thank you to everyone who supported these fundraisers.

We are in need of Chair people for upcoming and future fundraising events; if you are interested in chairing an event please contact Vicky Olender at BERVIC@COMCAST.NET. Chair people needed for the Spring Plant Sale, Scholastic Book Fair, Theater Week, and Mid Winter Bowling Party. Events and Fundraisers can not take place without Chair people.

                                            The National Sidewalk Safety Service Project

                                            and Replacement Program

                                            Are your sidewalks in need of repair?

                                           Call 732-494-9255 or scoutingforsidewalks.org.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to The                    Lawrence Brook School PTA for every pad completed. Please designate Lawrence Brook PTA when calling.

Any reference to the Lawrence Brook School PTA in the advertisement or premises of any merchant does not constitute endorsement by the PTA of those merchants, or of the information, products, or services they may offer. The PTA does not make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for any product or service provided by any such merchant. The opinions expressed by various organizations supported by the PTA do not necessarily state or reflect those of the PTA and shall not be used for advertising or endorsement purposes.