RFE PTA

March PTA Meeting
2024-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | RFE Cafeteria, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Call to Order
PTA Mission and Objectives
Administration Dialogue
PACE Liaison
President’s Report
Vice Presidents’ Report
Treasurer’s Report
Secretary Report
Committee Reports
Adjourn Meeting

Important Dates

3/15 – Virtual Bandingo
4/26 – BOGO Book Fair
4/26 – Spring Carnival

Donuts with Grown-Ups (Day 2)
2024-02-08 07:45 - 08:30 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join us for a delightful morning of reading and enjoyment at our Donuts with Grown-Ups event! It’s a special time for RFES students to bond with their parents or guardians over books and delicious donuts.
What to Bring:

Your favorite book for reading with your student.
A cozy blanket to sit on.

Important Guidelines:

Stay Together: Please stay with your student until 8:30 AM to ensure their safety and a pleasant time for everyone.
Exclusive Event: This event is specially designed for RFES students and their grown-ups. Due to limited space and resources, we kindly request no non-RFE siblings join.
Parking Information: To facilitate smooth operations for our staff and buses, please avoid parking in the teacher lot or bus loop.

Registration Information
To accommodate each group and appropriately plan our resources, registration will be required for the event.
Please use this link to register for one of the two days. When registering, please include the total number of people attending. E.g. two parents and one student should sign up for three slots.
Register to attend Donuts with Grown-Ups
Volunteer Opportunities
Your support is crucial in making this event a success! We are looking for volunteers for the following roles for each day:

Set Up Crew: Need 4 volunteers from 7:15 AM – 7:40 AM.
Serving Crew: Need 5 volunteers from 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM.
Clean Up Crew: Need 4 volunteers from 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM.

If you are interested in volunteering please use the link below to register for as many shifts as you like! Just be sure to remember the date and time of your session.
Register to volunteer for the Donuts with Grow-Ups
Let’s Make Memories!
Donuts with Grown Ups is more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories with your RFES student. We can’t wait to see you there!

Donuts with Grown-Ups (Day 1)
2024-02-07 07:45 - 08:30 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States

Snowball Dance 2024
2024-01-26 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Date: Friday, January 26th
Get ready for a magical evening at our annual Snow Ball Dance! Due to overwhelming popularity last year, we’re excited to announce two sessions this year for double the fun!
🕔 Session One: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
🕖 Session Two: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Note: Students can attend only one session. Choose the one that suits you best!
Ticket Information
This is a Free Event, but remember to RSVP to receive your tickets.
RSVP Deadline: Was January 21st. If you were not able to get tickets in advance, there will be space at the first session (5:00 – 6:30) for walk-up attendance. Unfortunately, the second session has reached capacity at this time.
🎟️ RSVPs are Here: Click here to check the guest list: Snow Ball Dance RSVPs
Ticket Distribution: Tickets have been distributed to the school, so watch for them to come home with your student (oldest for those with multiple students).

Green tickets are for the first session.
Blue tickets are for the second session.

Dance Information
👗 Dress Code: Dress your best and get ready to shine!
🎵 Entertainment: A fantastic DJ will keep you grooving, alongside fun games and crafts to spark your creativity.
🍪 Snacks & Drinks: Tasty treats like cookies, chips, ice cream, soda, and water will be available for purchase – just $1 each!
Join us for a night of dance, fun, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see you there!
Volunteers Needed
Please consider volunteering to help make the dance a success! There are a variety of timeslots and types of support needed. Sign up to help here.

January PTA Meeting
2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Due to the school closure on January 10th, this meeting has been rescheduled to January 24th.
The meeting is still at 7 pm and will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
Agenda

Call to Order
PTA Mission and Objectives
Administration Dialogue
PACE Liaison
President’s Report

Vote on RFE Technology Purchase Funding

Vice Presidents’ Report
Treasurer’s Report
Secretary Report
Committee Reports
Adjourn Meeting

Meeting Minutes
Minutes from this meeting and all meetings since the start of the 2022–2023 school year can be found in this Google Drive folder.

Holiday Craft 2023
2023-12-15 18:30 - 20:30 | RFE Cafeteria, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Embrace the Joy of the Season with a Splash of Color!
Get ready to light up this festive season with a brush in hand at our Holiday Ornament Family Paint Night. Hosted by the creative wizards at Amazing Glaze, this event is not just a fun activity but a chance to make lasting holiday memories with your family.
A Night of Colorful Memories!
Dive into a world of color and creativity as you paint your own ceramic ornaments. These aren’t your average holiday decorations; they are high-quality, kiln-fired ceramics that will stand the test of time. Move over plaster and acrylic, and welcome over 25 dazzling styles that you can choose from. It’s a perfect blend of fun and finesse!
Parents and kids alike will have a blast personalizing their ornaments. And the kids? They’ll be over the moon choosing and painting their favorites. This could be the beginning of a heartwarming family tradition!
Special Details Just for You!
For all the budding artists out there, tickets are priced at $15 per painter. If you’re joining to enjoy the festive atmosphere but not painting, no ticket is needed! Each ticket includes one ornament to paint, with the option to purchase more at the event if one just isn’t enough.
Don’t Miss Out!
We have limited space for our two painting sessions, so make sure you grab this opportunity. Choose between a start time of 6:30 PM or 7:30 PM.

Buy tickets for the 6:30 session here
Buy tickets for the 7:30 session here

Remember, it’s essential to RSVP to the PTA by Wednesday, December 13th. We want to make sure we have a spot for everyone who wants to join in the fun.
Let’s Paint the Town Red… And Green… And Every Color in Between!
We can’t wait to see the beautiful ornaments you’ll create. Join us for a night of laughter, creativity, and holiday cheer. Let’s make this a sparkling event to remember!
Volunteers Needed
While Amazing Glaze is hosting the event and taking care of the details, it is always nice to have a few extra hands around to support. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please sign up here.

Virtual Gingerbread House Decorating 2023
2023-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Microsoft Teams
Ms. Parry will host the annual Virtual Gingerbread House Decorating event; all students will receive the join link via Canvas.
Participants are required to pre-purchase and assemble their gingerbread houses before the event. We will decorate the houses and enjoy some winter stories on the call.
It will be a fun and creative event, and we can’t wait to see all the unique gingerbread houses that everyone will create!
Join Link
The Microsoft Teams link to join the event will be on each grade level’s Counseling tile on Canvas.
Prizes
There will be prizes awarded for the most impressive gingerbread houses, so be sure to take a photo of your work and submit it to ringfactorypta@gmail.com by 11:59 pm this Sunday (12-03-23) to be considered!

Planning Meeting for the Winter Dance
2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Panera Bread (Festival Location), 5 Bel Air South Pkwy, Bel Air, 21015, United States
Come join us at the winter dance planning meeting! Parents will be discussing all the details needed to make the upcoming Winter Dance dance a success. Don’t miss out!

November PTA Meeting
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | RFE Cafeteria, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from this meeting and all meetings since the start of the 2022–2023 school year can be found in this Google Drive folder.

Book Fair 2023
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-10 | RFE Media Center, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
When
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to RFES November 6 – 10, 2023. The Book Fair will be open in the Media Center from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day and on Wednesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Your child will be visiting the Book Fair and have an opportunity to purchase books with his or her class on their regular library day (see schedule).
Payment
A flyer will be sent home with Book Fair information. You will find a bag for students to carry their money money, along with instructions on how your child can spend it. Please fill it out so we know how to best help them choose. We will return any change with your child.
Ewallet
We will be using the Ewallet again this year; this is a great tool for kids since they won’t have to worry about losing money. You choose the amount you want your child to be able to spend, put it on their account, and we can access it at check out. You will be able to share the Ewallet link with family and friends to add money for your child. Any unused money will stay on the Ewallet to be used for Scholastic online or at our next book fair.
Family Night
Your family can shop together on Wednesday, November 8th, from 4:00-7:30 p.m.
Heads up, there is also a PTA meeting on November 8th, so come to buy some books and stay for the meeting.
All for Books
Donate your spare change to All for Books. All donations will be used to purchase new books for the RFE library. Donations can be sent to school with your child, or you can donate while you shop.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering? We can’t do this without your help. Volunteer to set up, break down the fair, or help during your student’s designated media class.
Use this link to sign up to volunteer.
Classroom Wish Bins
Help add books to RFE classrooms by purchasing a book from your favorite teacher’s wish bin.
Online Book Fair
Visit our book fair page to preview the Fair. If you miss the Fair, you can order online! An expanded selection of books for preschool to adults will be available. The Online Fair will be open from November 6 to 19. All orders ship directly to you.
We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!
Co-chairs: Susan Kaiser, Stephanie Temme, and Elizabeth Stamas

Trunk or Treat 2023
2023-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Dress up the family and join us for this super sweet event! We are excited to announce the PTA is once again hosting our much-anticipated Trunk or Treat event. To make it a spooktacular success, we need your help!
What will happen at the Trunk or Treat?
For those of you who are new to our school or didn’t attend last year, our Trunk or Treat is a safe and festive Halloween event where families gather in our school parking lot, decorate their car trunks, and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Some cars will have games, we’ll play music and students will vote on the winning trunk. The event is scheduled from 1-3 on October 29th, but will end early if we run out of candy. Last year we had a great turn out and expect the same again this year! This event is weather permitting.
How Can You Help?
To make this event as sweet as possible, we are kindly asking for candy donations from our wonderful parents. Your contribution will go a long way in ensuring that every child leaves with a smile and a bag full of treats.
Donation Details:

We are accepting all types of individually wrapped candies and treats.
Please ensure that all donations are in unopened, factory-sealed packaging for safety – please no homemade treats.

Drop-Off Location:
You can drop off your candy donations in the school’s lobby starting now until October 27th. Students can be on the lookout to feed our candy monster, Filmore!
Want to decorate a trunk?
If you’d like to get even more involved, sign up to decorate a trunk and hand out candy! Spaces are limited, so sign up today to ensure you get a spot! We are asking that each car bring one large bag of candy (150+ pieces) and we will then pass out candy donations the day of, to add to your supply.
Click here to register to decorate a trunk.

Foxy FUNd Run 2023
2023-10-11 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
What is the Foxy FUNd Run?
The Foxy FUNd Run is the PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
Students spend the weeks before the run asking for donations from family and community members; then students “earn” said donations by running laps during the school day.
Who participates in the Foxy FUNd Run?
All RFE students participate in the run, regardless of participating in the fundraiser. However, the more fundraiser participants we have, the better!
Parents are welcome to attend the run as observers; some volunteers are needed too. All visitors and volunteers must bring photo ID with them on the day of the event. If you are interested in volunteering to help on race day, sign up using this form.

Why Participate in the Foxy FUNd Run?
This fundraiser garners more than half of our annual budget and allows us to avoid product-selling fundraisers throughout the year.
100% of these funds benefit RFE students.
PTA funds support a variety of initiatives for students, such as field trips, educational website subscriptions, the student planners, and more.
Students can also win prizes based on the money they raise!
Prizes
Each student can win prizes based on the funds they raise. Students accumulate prizes as they work through the prize levels. This year our prizes are:

$25- RFE Frisbee
$50- RFE Spirit Wear Shirt
$75- RFE Handheld Fan
$100- RFE Fleece Blanket
$250- Soft Cover Unpersonalized Yearbook

If you earn a RFE Spirit Wear Shirt, please indicate your size on the Foxy FUNd Run- Student Donation Form and return it, even if you donate online.
Class Competition
This year, for the first time, we are having a class vs class fundraising competition. The class prize is an extra PE session!
There will be one winning class per grade. The winner will be determined by the highest average earnings per class. This will allow classes of various sizes to fairly compete.
Find the current class standings here.
Run Day Info
Shirt Colors
Each grade level has been assigned a color, on the day of the run, please make sure your student is wearing a shirt predominately colored as assgined.

K – Purple
1st – Blue
2nd – Green
3rd – Yellow
4th – Orange
5th – Red

Run Times
Students will run during their existing PELMA schedule for the day of the run.

9:30 – 10:15 Grade 3
10:20 – 11:05 Grade 2
11:10 – 11:55 Grade 1
12:30 – 1:15 Grade 4
1:20 – 2:05 Grade 5
2:10 – 2:55 Kindergarten

Downloads
If you would like another copy of the packet that was sent home with student’s the week of September 11th, you can download a copy here. In the packet you can also find copies of the forms to do an offline donation.

Fall Fest 2023
2023-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Have you heard about the Fall Fest celebrating the new school year? It’s going to be a blast!
You won’t want to miss out on all the free games and family activities. And if you get hungry, don’t worry because there will be food available for purchase. You can grab a slice of pizza for just $2 or some tasty snacks and drinks for just $1 each. It’s going to be a fun-filled evening, so mark your calendar and come join the festivities!
Volunteers Needed
Like all PTA events, this one is run by volunteers. We greatly appreciate anyone who can contribute some time to helping run a station or helping to set up or tear down the event.
Use this Sign-up Genius link to find the available volunteer opportunities.
Rain Date
October 6, 2023 5-7 ,pm

September PTA Meeting
2023-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | RFE Cafeteria, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join us for the first PTA meeting of the year!
You’ll learn how to make a positive impact on your child’s learning experience and get a preview of the year ahead.
Additionally, directly after this meeting, there are special training sessions that are required for anyone who wants to be a Room Parent or Volunteer.
Agenda

Call to Order
PTA Mission and Objectives
Administration Dialogue
PACE Liaison
Staff Liaison
President’s Report
Vice Presidents’ Report
Treasurer’s Report
Secretary Report
Committee Reports
Adjourn Meeting
RFES Volunteer/Room Parent Information Night

Meeting Minutes
Minutes from this meeting and all meetings since the start of the 2022–2023 school year can be found in this Google Drive folder.

Restaurant Night at Vagabond
2023-09-12 10:00 - 21:00 | Vagabond Sandwich Company, 111 Thomas Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
If you’re looking for a good meal, why not swing by Vagabond on September 12th?
We’re having a fundraiser there that runs all day from 10 am – 9 pm, and you don’t even need a flyer! All you have to do is mention the fundraiser when you order, and they’ll count the sale toward it. Just remember to mention the RFE PTA Fundraiser to the cashier before paying so they can print a receipt.
It’s a great way to support the RFE PTA and enjoy some delicious food at the same time!

Fall Fest Planning Meeting
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Panera Bread (Festival Location), 5 Bel Air South Pkwy, Bel Air, 21015, United States
Want to help with the Fall Fest? Great!
Come to Panera in the Festival and bring your ideas, energy, and enthusiasm.
The Family Events Committee is running this meeting, and they would love your help making sure the fall fest is a success.

First Day of School
2023-08-28 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Welcome back, students! We are so excited to kick off another year of learning and growing together. Let’s make this year one to remember!
Kindergarten students have a gradual entrance with their parents. The time of your gradual entrance was emailed along with the homeroom assignments on August 18th.
Get the year started off on the right foot by checking our Back to School posts on the News section of this site.

Sneak-a-Peek and Back-to-School
2023-08-24 17:15 - 19:05 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
You can bring your school supplies to drop them off in your classroom before the first day. You and your student will also get a chance to meet your teacher!
5:15 pm to 5:45 pm– Sneak-a-Peek
5:45 pm– Mr. Awono and the PTA speak in the gym
6:10 pm to 6:35 pm– Session One in the classrooms
6:40 pm to 7:05 pm– Session Two in the classrooms
The PTA will also be selling some stickers for $1 each, check the image above for examples.

PTA Meet and Greet 2023
2023-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Main Street Tower, 29 South Main Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Don’t miss out on the PTA Meet and Greet featuring Mr. Awono and the PTA Board!
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow parents and get involved in your child’s education. We will also be voting on important financial matters for the upcoming school year. See you there!

2023-2024 Committee Chair Meeting
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Panera Bread (Festival Location), 5 Bel Air South Pkwy, Bel Air, 21015, United States
An administrative meeting for PTA Committee and the PTA Board to plan the upcoming year.

Kindergarten Playdate 2023
2023-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
A time to play and meet new friends!
