October 2015
ACS ATHENS PTO
Year 7, Issue 45
SHARE NEWSLETTER SUPPORT * HELP * ANSWERS * RECOMMENDATIONS * ENCOURAGEMENT SHARE is a bi-monthly newsletter published by the ACS Athens PTO. We strive to offer the members of the greater ACS Athens community (parents, students, staff, faculty, alumni, and parents) opportunities to meet, network, work and play together.
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If you have any questions or wish to submit useful information or upcoming events that you think our community would be interested in, please contact Pam Stamatiou pamela.stamatiou@gmail.com or call 6974 373597!
PTO PUMPKIN
PATCH SALE
PLEASE NOTE THAT PTO GENERAL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD EVERY OTHER MONTH THIS YEAR:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 22
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(outside of elementary school)
NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 10. …………………………………. DID YOU MISS YOUR CHANCE TO GET THIS YEAR’S PTO CALENDAR ?! We will be accepting new orders until Friday, October 16. Watch for order form in your email box or contact: Marissa Vorgias marissakv@gmail.com ! 6906 031108!
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October 2015
ACS ATHENS PTO
Year 7, Issue 45
“CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY”
THANKS TO EVERYONE who volunteered at our Welcome Back BBQ! We couldn’t have done it without you!!
It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays, especially when it’s about our PTO Holiday Bazaar!
LUNCH AT “MAMA ROUX”
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(owned by ACS parent)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 AT 12:30 p.m. 20 euros per person
It’s a huge undertaking and we need your HELP to be on the PLANNING COMMITTEE! !
(all inclusive of food and beverage)
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Address: Aiolou, 48 near the square of Agia Irini (metro stop: Monastiraki)
Plus, it’s tons of fun and a great way to make your kids happy! Anyone interested to join - please contact:!
RSVP NOW TO :
Pam Stamatiou: pamela.stamatiou@gmail.com or call 6974 373597 !
SPACE IS LIMITED If you’re a parent with a business (restaurant or shop) and you’d like to participate in our “Celebrating the Community” theme this year. Please contact pamela.stamatiou@gmail.com
PTO Board position is still available and we’d love to have you join us!!
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Notice to all parents:
U.S. Embassy Rep (must have affiliation with embassy)
For more info: contact pamela.stamatiou@gmail.com! !
The ACS Athens Library is looking for used chess sets. If you’d like to donate - please contact: ! Leigh Anderson andersonl@acs.gr or take them directly to the library.
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The PTO wants to do a better job of representing you. Please send in your questions/concerns/issues to your PTO School Rep. so that they can in turn let your principals know. Reps will then report back to parents at the PTO General Meetings. Please know that your emails will be kept completely anonymous. !
Elementary Rep: Anissa Mersiowsky: acmersk@aol.com Middle School Rep: Sharka Furda: sharka.furda@gmail.com Academy Rep: Marion Yalouris: mmyalouris@gmail.com OLP Rep: Mina Agnos:mina@travelive.com IB Rep: Roula Maltezou: maltezousp@gmail.com
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EMAIL YOUR REPS NOW IN TIME FOR THEIR PRINCIPAL MEETINGS BEFORE THE NOVEMBER 10 GENERAL MEETING
October 2015
ACS ATHENS PTO
Year 7, Issue 45
NEW COMMUNITY EVENT: “SHARE THE ATHENS WE LOVE”
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Walking Tour through the Center of Athens with
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Wednesday, November 4 - meet outside Monastiraki Metro Station at 10 am for a 3 hour tour through the back streets of downtown Athens. Lunch at a local, colorful location will follow.!
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Price per person for tour: 15 euros. Lunch is not included in the price. Maximum 20 spaces available so RSVP now: pamela.stamatiou@gmail.com
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PTO Mandate to Support Our Athens Community by supporting theSalvation Army in Greece
Please help support our community by using the bins in front of the Transportation Office to donate your items. Each month, the items needed will be announced and at the end of the month, the donations will be delivered to the Salvation Army for distribution to families, refugees, and groups in need throughout Athens. !
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MONTH OF OCTOBER: WATERPROOF CLOTHING; SOCKS (Clothing for 18-25 year olds)
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The Salvation Army is an international Christian movement that operates in 124 countries worldwide. In Greece, the Salvation Army has been operating as a nonprofit company from January 2011, standing by the homeless, elderly, young families with infants and victims of trafficking.#
2015-16 PTO Board Members: Pamela Stamatiou pamela.stamatiou@gmail.com ! 6974 373597! Jennifer Ananiadis jananiadis@hotmail.com 6945 806972! Faye Caracosta fcaracosta@hotmail.com 6944 542037! Marissa Vorgias marissakv@gmail.com 6906 031108! Marion Yalouris mmyalouris@gmail.com 6976 565030! Sharka Furda sharka.furda@gmail.com 6937 340499! Anissa Mersiowsky acmersk@aol.com 6946 939515! Mina Agnos mina@travelive.com 6948 040442 ! Roula Maltezou - maltezousp@gmail.com! 6972404872! Christina Anagnostou christineanagnostou15@gmail.com ! 6937 200704! Casey Gripari caseygripari@hotmail.co.uk 6955 466 814!
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Musicians STILL wanted for ACS Athens Parents’Band
!Are you (almost) having a Midlife Crisis? Do you find a motorbike too dangerous but... you can SING and/or PLAY GUITAR, DRUMS or BASS.
We need you! Instead of “…running all over the town, now….” come ride with us to the tune of “Mustang Sally.” We’ll even provide you with an adventurous way to tell your wife/husband, “You Can Leave Your Hat On”… Rehearsals will be great and the gigs will be few. “We Need You You You…” to join our band and sing the hits of our early years. Back-up vocals are also very welcome so... stop your "shower performances" and don't miss the opportunity to experience the vibes of a real stage. Be part of a soul/rock/disco/funk band of parents from the ACS Athens community. “Let's Get Loud!”…
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Come join the band and perform the hits of our early years. Please give me a ring and join in on the fun!
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Call now! (Joris) 695 181 0075 or Email joristeir@hotmail.com
October 2015
ACS ATHENS PTO
Year 7, Issue 45
! FROM THE ACS ATHENS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ! SUPPORT ACS ATHENS ATHLETICS AND HOST AN ATHLETE HOUSING OF ATHLETES IS NEEDED NOVEMBER 11-14
OCTOBER 30TH
ISST BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT!
from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
on the ACS Athens Campus
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ORGANIZED BY THE ACS ATHENS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
A great event for the entire community! !
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Games, Food, Bake Sale, ! Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House! !
The game booths are organized by the sports teams and the activity clubs and all proceeds go for the school clubs and student life!!
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Join us for a great evening - great entertainment for the young children! !
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Entrance donation for the games (for children to participate): 10 euros!
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Please donate baked goods for the Bake sale!
VOLUNTEER parents are welcomed for the evening - please send an email if you would like to volunteer your time for a few hours to Ms. Efstathiou, efstathiouv@acs.gr!
On November 11th-14th, ACS Athens is hosting the ISST Boys Soccer tournament! Athletes (105 boys) will join us from the British School of Netherlands, the American School of the Hague, the British School of Brussels, the International School of Brussels, Cairo American College, the American International School of Vienna and Zurich International School. We MUST house these athletes and because we have a number of our own sports teams participating at the same time in other tournaments in Europe, we are asking for everyone's help ! to find beds to host them.!
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Housing guest athletes can be a wonderful experience for the families; if you are interested, contact Ms. Valia Efstathiou, efstathiouv@acs.gr