Dine Out night, school budget and more!

Monthly News from DCIS at Fairmont PTA! Leer en español con DCIS app! Read in another language with the DCIS app! View this email in your browser School Food Pantry During the month of February, we are gathering food and household items for our families in need. Bring your items to the office and the Food Pantry Committee will organize and distribute. We will also need to stock the pantry on a regular basis. If you want to spearhead one of our ideas from the meeting, please do! ITEMS TO DONATE: Non-perishable Protein Items canned tuna, chicken or beans, peanut butter, dried beans or grains Non-perishable Meals or Starters mac & cheese, pasta, canned soups, stews or meals, ramen Snack Items applesauce, fruit cups, fruit leathers, granola bars, milk or juice boxes, crackers Baby Supplies formula, baby food, diapers, wipes Personal Hygiene Products toothpaste & brushes, shampoo & conditioner, combs, brushes, hair ties, soap, lotion, deodorant, tampons, pads NEWS & UPDATES Our first spring fundraiser will be a Pottery Night on March 16. More info coming soon. There was a lengthy conversation about next year's school budget. There is a budget shortfall that may mean losing up to 5 support positions next year. We need your help! We are still gathering ideas for another spring fundraiser. Join us at the next meeting or email us your ideas. More News Missed the meeting? Catch up on all the announcements, principal report, financial report, old and new business here. Questions? Contact Jeff Pring, PTA President, via email. Wed, 2/17 Our next Dine Out night is this Wednesday, February 17 at Mile High Vienna Stand at 300 Santa Fe from 5-8pm. 50% of sales will go to the PTA. We raised $113 at Maria Empanada last month! Funds support our teacher stipends. Tuesday, 3/1 The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, March 1 at 5:00pm. Childcare and pizza will be provided.  Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month. Join us! Copyright © 2016 DCIS at Fairmont PTA, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a DCIS at Fairmont PTA member or have expressed interest in volunteering. Our mailing address is: DCIS at Fairmont PTA 520 West 3rd Avenue Denver, CO 80223 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Have a question or want to help with marketing the PTA? Contact Lisa Scheideler, Graphic Designer & PTA Marketing Chair, by email.