RFE PTA

Trunk or Treat 2023
2023-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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!
