PENGUIN VOLUNTEER NEWS
November 2024 Edition

Hello Stevenson Families,

We are happy to announce that Spirit Shirts have all now been delivered. Thank you so much for your patience. If you did not receive a shirt that you already ordered please contact us at help@rlsfundraising.org. For those of you who have not yet purchased a shirt or would like an additional shirt, we have a limited number of Spirit Shirts in stock and available to purchase. They will be available on Tuesday, November 5th to purchase online at: https://rlstevenson-volunteer-fundraising-group-2.square.site/product/school-spirit-t-shirts/78?cs=true&cst=custom?src=embed.

Please note that every Friday, through December 6, will be a regular school dismissal due to Hurricane Milton make-up days. Also, school will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Thank you for all your support!

Here is what is happening at Stevenson:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Hurricane Make-up Days: Please note the following schedule changes. The following Fridays will be Full Day Fridays (no early release): November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22, and December 6. The following days will be full school days: February 17 and April 18.
  • Veteran’s Day Presentation: We are honoring our Veterans with a special ceremony on Thursday, November 9th at 9:30 am and we would like to invite our Stevenson Family Veterans to attend.  It would be great to see you in uniform, if possible. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/oCruJ5cMHGCT8C1k8. We need individually wrapped muffins and cookies for this event. Brought to school by Monday, November 6. Thank you for your service!!
  • 4th Annual Fall Fishing Tournament: This fun tournament is currently underway and is ending on November 11th. Keep sending in the pictures of your student and their big catch! Email photos to: R.L.StevensonFishing@gmail.com. Winners will be announced later in the month!
  • Autumn Lights Performance: 3rd & 4th Grade Classes will be presenting Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids. There will be three shows on November 14th & 15th . Tickets are being sold online at: https://tinyurl.com/RLS-AutumnLights2024. Seat assignments will be sent out closer to the performance dates. Please note each family is limited to 5 tickets, if you need more please add your name to the waitlist here: https://forms.gle/DV67ACjB8Na1K4hH6.

  • Supply Drive: The school that our new Assistant Principal Mrs. Wehrly is coming from is in dire need of supplies.  The entire school is on Free or Reduced lunch and many families are struggling.  We are doing a supply drive to collect items to help support these families. Cleaning Supplies (Lysol and Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Hand Wipes, Paper Towels), Gently Used Clothing for Boys & Girls Ages 4- 13 (Shoes, Socks, Pajamas, Shirts/Blouses, Dresses, Shorts, Pants, and Underwear, Sweatshirts and Sweaters), Sundries (Kleenex, Hygiene Products for Girls, Bar Soap, Body Wash, Deodorant for Boys and Girls, Combs, Brushes, Hair Accessories, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes/Floss).

  • Grade Level Hosted Staff Lunch: Each month a different grade level provides lunch to the Stevenson Staff (approximately 60) as a way of showing appreciation. Dates: November 19 – Fourth Grade, January 21 – Third Grade, February 20 – Second Grade, March 25 – First Grade, April 15 – Kindergarten.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Autumn Lights Performance: We need help setting up chairs, signing families into the shows, re-stacking chairs after Friday’s performance, and volunteers for classroom helpers before Thursday evening’s performance. We try to Pay It forward; we are seeking volunteers from other grade families to help with certain aspects of the performance on 11/14 and 11/15 so that the 3rd & 4th Grade Families can enjoy the show. We appreciate all your support! Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054FABAC2CA1FF2-44875646-volunteers
  • Cookie Dough Fundraiser: All orders should have been turned in. When the orders are delivered we will need a team of volunteers to separate and deliver each order. Unfortunately, they email us about 48 hours ahead of delivery with the exact date and time. A sign up will go out with an expected delivery window.
  • Car Loop Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed each morning and afternoon to assist with the smooth operation of the car loop. This is a great way to earn your volunteer hours. Parents who volunteer at least a week receive a “Fast Pass” pack to use on the days you choose. Please review the available time slots to sign up. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054FABAC2CA1FF2-50866056-carloop
  • Please bookmark this link to the new and improved Digital Volunteer Hours Log! Fill out this form each time you volunteer to record your volunteer hours. If you have multiple students use your oldest student’s information.
  • Become an Approved Volunteer: If you have not yet done so and plan to volunteer in person at the school, please be sure to become a registered volunteer. Volunteer registration is also required if you wish to be considered as a chaperone on any field trip. Please use the link below to review more details and submit an application if this is something you are considering! Please know that the application must be fully approved before being able to volunteer on campus, so don’t delay! This is done at the BPS building in Viera, it is normally $35- but as of right now, it is FREE! We do not know how much longer the costs will be waived. Online Application and Information: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NjE6ZW4tVVM=

NOVEMBER EVENTS:

  • Friday, November 1 ~ Class/Club and Make-up Picture Day
  • Friday, November 1 ~ PALs/Volunteer Meeting @ 9:10 am (Open to All)
  • [NEW] Friday, November 1 ~ Full Day Friday
  • Thursday, November 7 ~ Prospective Parents Information Night
  • Friday, November 8 ~ Veterans Day Presentation
  • Friday, November 8 ~ Out of Uniform Day (Theme: Red, White, & Blue)
  • [NEW] Friday, November 8 ~ Full Day Friday
  • Monday, November 11 ~ NO SCHOOL (Veterans Day)
  • Monday, November 11 ~ Last day of Fishing Tournament
  • Thursday, November 14 – Friday, November 15 ~ Autumn Lights Performance (3rd & 4th Grade)
  • [NEW] Friday, November 15 ~ Full Day Friday
  • Tuesday, November 19 ~ Teacher/Staff Luncheon (Hosted by 4th Grade)
  • Tuesday, November 19 ~ SAC Meeting @ 4:15 pm, Followed by Fundraising Group Meeting (Open to All)
  • Thursday, November 21 ~ Interim Posted
  • Friday, November 22 ~ Character Awards
  • [NEW] Friday, November 22 ~ Full Day Friday
  • Monday, November 25 – Friday, November 29 ~ NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

Looking Ahead to DECEMBER EVENTS:

  • Friday, December 6 ~ Out of Uniform Day (Theme: Winter Theme)
  • Friday, December 6 ~ PALs/Volunteer Meeting @ 9:10 am (Open to All)
  • [NEW] Friday, December 6 ~ Full Day Friday
  • Friday, December 13 ~ Jingle Bell Jog
  • Wednesday, December 18 – Friday, December 20 ~ Early Release
  • Thursday, December 19 ~ School-Wide Arts Day
  • Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3 ~ NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)

The RLS Fundraising Group