The PA News Flap

Fall 2013

MOTTO: We want to be the voice of every parent, especially those far away.

PA Officers 2013-14

Volume 6, Issue 1

The PA President’s Corner…

Our sincere appreciation goes to the following Parents’ Association officers for their willingness to freely give of their time this year: President Angie Williams, P’11, ’13, ’16 angie@wbdoors.com 540-636-4444 (work) Treasurer Dean Borden, P’12, ’14, ’16 deantpu@gmail.com

Angie Williams Fall 2013

As the temperature drops, the colors of the leaves begin to change and R-MA Cadets become more polished at formation, that can only mean one thing…Homecoming Weekend! We are so very excited to welcome parents, family and alumni to our beautiful campus for another fun-filled weekend. If you are an R-MA parent, returning or new, and would like to show your Yellow Jacket pride, then contact us…we would love to meet you and have your help!

Homecoming

Secretary Glenn Schoonover, P’15, ’16 glennsch@live.com

Homecoming weekend is here!! October 11-13, with many activities planned. You can find the event list for alumni online at http://www.rma.edu/Homecoming

Upper School VP Susan Funderberg, P’14

Our students will be heavily involved in many of the activities over the weekend, and will be putting on quite a performance for the Memorial Ceremony and the Parade. Don’t worry though, they get to have fun this weekend too! Here are a couple of the planned events for:

Middle School VP Susan Glascock, P’18 ssg98@comcast.net

At 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, the Student Life Committee is hosting the entire R-MA community at the practice football field for the annual bonfire with s’mores. Also taking place will be Hillbilly Horseshoes, Bean Bag Toss, 2X4 Jenga and Outdoor Basketball. At 7:30, they will show “Iron Man 3.” The Parents’ Association will be on-site selling hot and cold food items as well.

On Saturday, October 12, from 7:00-9:00 pm, the Student Life Committee is hosting the annual Homecoming Dance at Melton Gymnasium. This year’s theme is “Night at the Luau.”

In This Issue I Wish...I Wish...(Wish List Update)... p R-MA PA in Action............................ p New Places, New Faces.................... p PA Gets a Presidential Visit............... p Upcoming PA Meetings...................... p PA Supports the Arts......................... p

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For more information on either of these events, contact the Director of Student Life, Michael Williams, at mwilliams@rma.edu.

Of course, the PA will also be selling concessions during the football game at 2:00 pm. Come support the Yellow Jackets and your Parents’ Association!

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I Wish...I Wish...

Thank you to our generous R-MA

parents for helping to fulfill our Wish List. These items, large and small, go a long way in helping our students and staff. Concessions are such a big fundraiser for us, and the proceeds go directly to the students…a Win/Win! The Wish List items still needed: 18 qt roast oven Proctor Silex electric kettle 1.7 Liter Hamilton Beach 42-cup coffee maker 2 qt pump thermos *Glass front beverage refrigerator This is a much-needed item to keep our drinks cold for our concession stands!

If you are a business owner and can help us with a vendor connection, please let us know.

If you would like to donate or volunteer, please contact PA President Angie Williams at angie@wbdoors.com or her work phone at 540-636-4444.

R-MA Parents’ Association in Action

Soon R-MA cadets will be walking in style, on new flooring! Thanks to the Parents’ Association, $5,000 has been designated to replace the industrial tile in the Student Services Lounge. A modern, sleek, wood-look vinyl will flank the original black and white tiles for a complimentary update. Thanks to those volunteer parents who worked hard to raise these funds through concessions, uniform sales and all of the wonderful donations! So far, the Upper and Middle School Score Boards were the previously donated high dollar items.

New Faces, New Places As new Cadets enter the halls and classrooms of Randolph-Macon Academy, many parents are feeling the stress of the first month. Uniforms, schedules, books…it can all be overwhelming for parents and students. Take a deep breath because you are not alone. My name is Jennifer (Jen) Kelly, and I am a new R-MA parent. Like many R-MA students, our son has always had the desire to learn to fly planes and to one day attend a Service Academy. We relocated the family to Front Royal, and Cadet Kelly is now a Day Student. The PA Sept meeting brought in new faces, like me, who were invited to jump into the many opportunities, to get involved and express opinions. If you have been thinking of getting more active in R-MA life, there is no time like the present!

Find us on http://www.rma.edu/Parents-Association (Or go to www.rma.edu, click the Current Families tab, and then R-MA Parents’ Association.)

PA Gets a Presidential Visit Our Parents’ Association was honored to have R-MA President Maj Gen Maury Forsyth speak during the September meeting. Gen Forsyth presented current enrollment statistics and his goals for R-MA. He introduced his vision for student enrollment and intent to lead the school to a higher level of student expansion and academic achievements. Also Gen Forsyth listened to suggestions from parents regarding better R-MA-to-parent communication, the creation of an online database for volunteer needs and supplies, as well as carpool opportunities/ connections.

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PA Supports the Arts Last year’s production of the R-MA's Little Theatre, which is housed in the lower level of Melton Gymnasium, brought Mulan to the mountains of Virginia. The PA stepped in and donated $1,000 to the production and collected donations at the performances.

This year’s production of Grease is in full swing and Ms. Cramer needs your help!

Specifically, the Little Theatre is in need of the following props and costume pieces (to donate or lend): 7 men's black leather jackets Poodle skirts Pencil skirts button down sweaters wide belts 50's chiffon scarfs 50's style prom dresses Bow ties 50's style radio Portable record player men's button down shirts argyle sweaters

Mulan was a great success last year in large part to the support of the Parents’ Association and individual parents.

Upcoming PA Meetings Sunday, October 20, 5pm @Fulton Hall November- Cancelled due to Holiday December- Cancelled due to Holiday Sunday, January 19, 5pm @Fulton Hall Sunday, February 16, 5pm @Fulton Hall Sunday, March 16, 5pm @Fulton Hall Sunday, April 20, 5pm @Fulton Hall Sunday, May 18, 5pm @Fulton Hall

Donations to help with the purchase of costumes and set materials would always be greatly appreciated. Also, specifically talented individuals to help with costume fittings, organization, and alterations please contact Mrs. Kim Cramer @ kcramer@rma.edu.

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To give online go to www.rma.edu and click on Giving.

(Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.)

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