• President: Kelly Holmberg
• Co Vice Presidents: Tracy Matley and Kaitlan Benedict
• Treasurer: Tyrenda Reed
• Secretary: Jessica Murphy
• Director of Sponsorship: Natalie Zellers
• Director of Events: Kate Edwards 
• Director of Correspondence:  Jennifer Schmidt 

• Co Presidents: Tracy Matley and Kaitlan Benedict
• Past President: Kelly Holmberg
• Vice President: Kate Edwards
• Treasurer: open
• Secretary: open
• Director of Fundraising: Jennifer Schmidt
• Director of Hospitality: Melissa Dogali
• Director of Community Outreach: Open
• Director of Communications: Gordana Radmilovic

Executive Board:

• PRESIDENT: The President works directly with the principal to plan events and budget; shall preside at all meetings: board and general; create meeting agenda; monthly newsletter; coordinate the work of the officers, directors and committees of the PTO in order that the goals may be promoted  

• VICE PRESIDENT: The Vice President is an aide to the President and organizes and oversees our Fall and Spring family fun nights. 

• TREASURER:  The Treasurer shall receive all monies of the organization; keep accurate record of receipts and expenditures; and pay out local funds in accordance with the Executive Board.               

• SECRETARY: The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings of the organization and shall perform other duties as may be delegated to him/her. 
                                                  

Director Officers: 

• DIRECTOR of FUNDRAISING: The Director of Fundraising manages the Build-A-Reef Business and Family Sponsorship Program and the Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser.

• DIRECTOR of HOSPITALITY:  The Director of Hospitality oversees all of the in-school events by working closely with each Chair lead to ensure success for the students and teachers.  

• DIRECTOR of COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The Director of Community Outreach acts as a liaison to outside business owners who want to host SGE spirit events; oversees any Parent Connect Events and leads all charitable initiatives of the PTO.

• DIRECTOR of COMMUNICATION:  The Director of Communication manages the brand messaging by designing and distributing flyers, updating all social media accounts and assisting with the PTO Newsletter.

Please send a note to any board member by April 3 if you are interested. Email sgepresident1@gmail.com 

I am interested in _____________________ board position. Please contact me as I would like to know more about it and how to apply.

Name: ___________ Contact: ___________________

• Seahorse Sponsors (business carline banners)
• Build a Reef (family carline banners, click to donate)
• Walk-a-Thon
• Spirit Store
• Square 1 Art
• Community Events that give back %

click here to view our sponsor pages

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to make this fundraiser a huge success.  This fundraiser is 100% volunteer run and created.  The smiling faces of all our students and teachers makes the 1000+ planning hours all worth it.  Special thank you for our key chairs this year!

Walk a Thon Co Chairs: Jen Schmidt and Jen Carter

Day of  Walk-a-Thon: Tiara Lynch

Graphic Design: Natalie Zellers

Glow Party Planners: Raynie Reizen and Susan Brown

Money Collection: Tyrenda Reed

Pledge Recording: Jen Schmidt

Prize Organization: Dominique La Valle

***all of our general volunteers that showed up when we needed you.  There were at least 30 or more.

Greetings, garden friends… 

Yoga in the garden was so fun in February, thanks to all who came! 

The garden has seen so much more action lately, it's wonderful. Teachers and volunteer parents are bringing classrooms out for activities of all kinds: reading, science, art, relaxation, and more. Nearly all the beds are being sewn with a variety of plants, fruits, veggies, and flowers from so many classrooms. Bees and birds are inspecting our handiwork every day. It's a good time to be outside. 

This month, we ordered a pallet of compost to provide extra nutrients to the growing beds. There’s enough for two bags per plot. Extra hands will be useful during workdays to add it to the garden beds! 

💚“There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.” 

- Janet Kilburn Phillips

1) Upcoming Workdays: Wednesdays 8:30-10am

• March 15*  (Please RSVP)
• March 22
• March 29
• April 5
• April 12

*Spring break week! If you plan on helping out that day, please RSVP. 
Workdays during school hours are for registered CCPS Volunteers. (Yes, you are welcome in the garden other than Workdays!) Please check in/out with the front office. If school is not in session on the workday, you must RSVP. Children welcome but guardians are responsible for them at all times. 

2) Next Garden Club Family Activities

March 24: RSVP to attend. Activity TBD. Have a great idea for an activity? Reply to this email today! 
April 21: Activity announced soon. Theme: Earth Day is Everyday
May 19: Activity TBD. Have a great idea? Reply to this email today! 

3) Last thoughts… 

• Thank you to Ms. Barr, Sea Gate’s Media Specialist, who is the garden’s teacher liaison. She herself has adopted more than one garden bed. Come see her work and thank her next time you are in the library! 
• You’ll see a new storage cabinet outside for teachers and volunteers. It's already cleaning the clutter so we can focus on the beautiful growing plants. 
• Would you like a used garden wagon that needs new wheels? Reply today and its yours! 

Thank you for supporting this labor of love for our children and the environment, 

Carla Solis

Garden Chair 

carla.k.solis@gmail.com 

Ordering is easy! You may pay online 

Code: 708308

We will not be doing any paper orders this year, it will all be online.  If you are having trouble make sure that you try using google chrome.

***5TH GRADE STUDENTS: THERE IS NO NEED TO ORDER A BOOK. PTO WILL GIVE YOU A COMPLIMENTARY YEARBOOK AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.

5th grade parents, do not forget to place your ad order the Deadline for 5th grade Ads is January 13th!  https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/Catalog/HomepageCategorya

Contact Susan Brown at sgeyearbook@gmail.com for any questions.

Susan Brown has done an amazing job creating the yearbook and she just submitted it for printing.  You are going to be so impressed, especially those of you with 5th grade ads.  So when you see Susan remember to thank her as this is a big year long project with deadlines.  Susan will be moving on to other volunteer roles so we are looking for next year's Yearbook chair and 4-5 key volunteers.  If you love scrapbooking, graphic design, photography then you are needed.  Susan will be available to support you and answer questions.  The yearbook planning starts at the end of each school year.  If you think this is something you would like to do please reach out to us. 

April 20 at 9am in the SGE Cafeteria

Topics: 

- Voting for 2023-2024 SGE PTO Board (make sure you pay your dues so your vote counts)

-Teacher Appreciation Week

-Walk-a-Thon Recap

-Yearbook

-Budget

-Principal's Report

April 3 is the Deadline to submit your name for the 2023-2024 SGE PTO Ballot

**In need of:

Board positions: secretary, treasurer, director of community outreach

Committee Chairs: yearbook, coffee bar, teacher cookie exchange, souper staff day, and special staff lunches (3 total)

email sgepresident1@gmail.com to apply

Join Megan Gorman and Kelly Murch on March 24 at 9:30am in SGE Cafeteria for Teacher Appreciation Planning Meeting.  They are looking for a few more volunteers and if you have any connections to collect spa items or gifts card please send them to Megan or Kelly.  The theme is Be Our Guest, where the teachers will be spoiled all week long.

Please click the link below to help with donations:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4FAEAC2CAAFA7-tawself

Please do not forget to pay your membership dues and update your family's contact information.  Sharing is caring, please invite a friend to join as well.