October 4, 2017 Backpack Express

10/4/2017

Upcoming Events and Important Information

Book Clubs: There are two upcoming family book clubs. Third grade is coming up on October 24. We are happy to announce that the second grade family book club is scheduled for November 14. The book title and registration information is attached.
Pipeline: Our PTO/School newsletter is ready for reading. Scroll down the page to find the attachment.

Octoberfest Information

We are TEN days away from Sowams Octoberfest. Now is the time to support your school! Here's what you can do in the next ten days to support Sowams’ largest fundraiser of the year!

If you haven't signed up to volunteer an hour of your time, make sure you go on our volunteer Sign up Genius to reserve your time. This event requires a tremendous amount of volunteers and we need you to make it a success!

Remember to send back your planned Baked Good donation for the Cafe and the infamous Bake Walk, hosted by Sowams favorite retired physical education teacher, Miss C!

Sell those class baskets tickets! The child with the most sales gets the golden ticket to play games for free all day! Not to mention the parents opportunity to win those great baskets. Information about the baskets and golden ticket is attached below. If you need more tickets, you may email Kristin Brown at brownkristin33@gmail.com.

The Silent Auction OPENS TODAY! Support your kids by making Big Bids for Kids! Click here to see what’s being auctioned.

Send back your Mystery Bags chock full of fun stuff!

Buy your Octoberfest T-shirts on My School Anywhere or by contacting us at sowamsoctoberfest@gmail.com. T-shirts are $12 for adults and $10 for children.

But most of all, bring your kids and enjoy the day with us. Not only is this a great fundraiser benefiting your kids, it's a great family day with your Sowams and Barrington community. See you there!