Monday, May 6, 2013

Staff Appreciation Event - May 15th, Help us appreciate our Bates Staff!


Hello Bates Families!

It is that time of year when we show our enthusiastic gratitude for our Bates teachers and staff.  We applaud their tireless dedication, behind the scenes & on the front lines!  

This year, Bates is holding their Staff Appreciation event by hosting a Spring Garden Party Breakfast on Wed, May 15 in the Media Center.  Please look below and let me know how you can contribute by emailing me at jandcbull3@verizon.net.  Items can be dropped off on Tuesday, May 14th during the last hour of school, or by 6:30 am on May 15.  Thank you for whatever help you can give!!

SPRING GARDEN PARTY BREAKFAST - Wed, May 15
  from 7-9:30 am

*The PTA will provide breakfast sandwiches and/or wraps with eggs, meats & cheese, so no donations of hot food will be necessary.  We need the following items to complement!

Bagels & Breads with Spreads (8)

Fruit (7)

Sweets (7)
--Pastries, muffins, doughnuts, delectables

Bonus Sides (3-4)
--Meats?  Creative spread?  Nuts/Trail mix?  You choose!

Drinks (4)
--Single serve juices, water, teas, milks

Coffee (2)
--Ground coffee to serve 50--one caffeine, one decaf.

Tea (1)
--Tea bag selection

Coffee Sides (2-3)
--Syrups, Creamer, Sugars/Sweeteners

OTHER ITEMS NEEDED! 
*Decorations---Baskets, Flowers, "Garden Party" styling items.

*2 huge coffee urns (we already have 1)

*Large cooler with ice

NO TIME?
* If you really want to help, but just don't have time to pull something together, we can also accept monetary contributions to be used to purchase necessary items.  Thank you!!

VOLUNTEERS!!!!  VOLUNTEERS!!!!  VOLUNTEERS!!!!
2 needed Tuesday, May 14 from 1:45-2:45 to set up
3-5 needed Wednesday, May 15 from 6:30-8:15 am
3-5 needed Wednesday, May 15 from 8:15-10 am


ONE LAST NOTE--If you have an additional inspiration for a way to honor our teachers & staff, please let me know & we will incorporate it into the Breakfast or another day that week.

Thank you for your help.  Happy Spring!

Jeannie Bullen
(410) 841.5023