Volume 8   |   IT’S A SHORT WEEK Edition   |   October 23, 2018

Upcoming Events October 23rd – November 5th

October 23, 7-8 pm: Glebe Auction & Social Introductory Meeting – Glebe Library

October 25th, 1:26 pm: EARLY RELEASE

October 26th: NO SCHOOL (Parent-Teacher conferences)

October 28th, 3pm-close: Pupatella Dining Night – Pupatella Pizzeria

October 31st, 1:15 pm: Halloween Parade  – Glebe field

Glebe Auction & Social Introductory Meeting

Tuesday, October 23rd, 7-8 pm, Glebe Library

Everyone is encouraged to come out to learn more about auction planning and hear about volunteer opportunities.  If you need more information, would like to discuss volunteering, or cannot come to the meeting, please email our Auction Chair, Liz Newman: liznewman@gmail.com.

Don’t miss your chance to see the Legwarmers!!!

Saturday, October 27th, 9 pm  

Wanna relive the 80’s? Join fellow Glebers for a rockin’ blast to the past.  Get those Madonna outfits ready, dust off your Jordache jeans and join us for a fun night. We have 14 tickets left for the It’s a Glebe 80’s party @ the Legwarmers Concert, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 27th at 9PM at the State Theater in Falls Church.  Tickets are $100/person.  If interested, email Erika Hartingh at emhartingh@hotmail.com

Dining Night at Pupatella

Sunday, October 28th, 3pm – close

Take a break from cooking dinner and head over to Pupatella (5104 Wilson Blvd. Arlington VA) and mention Glebe Elementary when you order.  The PTA gets a percentage of the proceeds for Glebe events and activities!  Tell your friends too!

Halloween Parade 

Wednesday, October 31st, 1:15 pm, Glebe field

Come and join in the fun of our annual Halloween parade, beginning at 1:15 pm at the Glebe field.  Classes will parade around the field to celebrate this fun time of year.  Costumes are optional, however, if your kids do choose to dress up, no masks or weapons, please.

Thank You’s

• to Frances McLaughlin and Julie Madison for keeping our Rhyme & Cheese tradition alive last week.  What a great night!

• to Ali Collins and Courtney Markle for all their hard work organizing our annual Fall Potluck & Movie Night!

• to Laura Harrington for taking charge of Picture Day and to our volunteers, Lauren Barber, Tara Blankinship, Laurel Hanke, Kirryn Hodda, Carla Mays, and Michelle Zlakowski, for helping it run smoothly!

Reminders

• Have Box Tops?  You can turn these in to the collection box in the Front Lobby!  Questions?  Ask Becky Milton bmilton44@gmail.com
• Please bring in food and toiletries for our Glebe Nourishment Center. Cart in the Front Lobby!
• Have used crayons? Your broken, used crayons can be collected and re-purposed. Just drop them off in the main office collection bin or in your child’s classroom!

Need to Reach Us?

For general questions, email glebepta@gmail.com – Kristen Johnson

For newsletter/school communications, email glebeptacomm@gmail.com – Chai Puri

For events/activities, email glebeactivities@gmail.com – Lauren Barber

For finance questions, email glebeptatreasurer@gmail.com – Diana Paulraj

Other PTA questions?  Find out who can help you!