INTERACT PICTURE DAY
Picture day is Dec 8 at 10:25 .... please come to room 1528 to get a pass prior to December 8th.
Be sure to wear your Interact Shirt (if you have one) or a shirt from an event you volunteered in .... example Autism 5K, Buddy Walk, Military 5K, etc.Meeting 11/19 Notes
Did you miss the meeting on 11/19 this is what was discussed:
* Dues/ T-shirt order
* Thanks to those who participated in the 5K for Wounded Warriors
* Salvation Army Bell Ringing .... December 12 at the Haymarket Walmart (We need volunteers ... come to room 1528 and sign up)
* Adopt a mini pioneer .... we have 3 children who need our love and donations. 5 year old girl who is in a 5-6 size clothing; loves frozen ... would like a frozen costume and Olaf toys
8 year old girl who is in a 8-10 size clothing, boot size 13, would like Frozen games for Wii
10 year old boy who is in a 12-14 size clothing, would like Wii-U Mario games
Please consider helping our mini pioneer out. Bring donations to Room 1528 ... need by December 4th.
* Homeless Clothing Drive .... December 1-15 We are collecting gently used and new warm clothing ..... coats, gloves, blankets, socks, scarves, mittens, etc.
Next Meeting December 15!!!!!!!
November 19th next Interact Meeting
There will be an INTERACT meeting on Thursday, November 19th in room 1528 starting at 2:15. All members and officers please plan to attend!!
REMINDER:
There will be an INTERACT meeting TOMORROW, November 10th in room 1528 starting at 2:15. All members and officers please plan to attend!!
- we need help creating baskets from our Food Drive!!!
Meeting: November 10th
There will be an INTERACT meeting on Tuesday, November 10th in room 1528 starting at 2:15. All members and officers please plan to attend!!
Interact Meeting
Just a friendly reminder ..... INTERACT MEETING, tomorrow OCTOBER 20 at 2:15 in Room 1528. Please bring your $10 dues!!!!!!
Friendly Reminders
Friendly Reminders:
*** Saturday, October 10 - Buddy Walk Volunteering, If you signed up to participate please check your email ..... more information was provided. Walk will be held from 10-2 .... please arrive at 9:45 at GMU in Fairfax and find Kerrie at the Welcome Tent. Help is needed prior to 9:45 if you can make it .....
*** Friday, October 16 - Rotarian Food Drive Volunteering - please arrive at the Football Staduim (Main gate area) 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.
*** Saturday, October 24 - Autism Walk at PWC Fair Grounds .... more information to follow - check your email in the next week.**** NEXT INTERACT MEETING - October 20, bring your $10 dues****
Interact Officers
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW 2015-2016 INTERACT OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT - LAUREN CHILES
VICE PRESIDENT - CAMI VEDIA
SECRETARY - HANNAH WEATE
CO-TREASURES - BRIAN KAYSER & KATIE SHAW
First Officer's Meeting will be on Monday, October 19 (2:15-2:45) in Room 1528
INTERACT MEETING
Hey Everyone! October 5th:
For those interested in volunteering to help with the Rotarian's Food Drive on Monday, October 5th please be sure to arrive at Patriot's Stadium gates at 4:45, the Varsity Football game starts at 5:00October 6th:
We will be having an Interact Meeting on Tuesday, October 6th - we will be voting for our Officers ... be sure to attend to cast your vote!!! Room 1528 at 2:20 Those running for an office please be sure to prepare a short speech - "what will you do for the Interact Club, why vote for you?"GMU from 10-2, Saturday October 10th Saturday, October 10th the Interact Club will be volunteering at GMU for the 2015 Buddy Walk - if you are interested in volunteering come to room 1528 and ask for Mrs. Bell or Mrs. Weate or Mrs. Thorpe - they will provide you more information.
Interact Interest Meeting
Hey everyone!!!!!
We will be having our Interact Interest Meeting, Tuesday September 29th at 2:20 in Room 1528!!!! HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE ..... Bring your friends too!!!!!
Happy Summer Break
I hope everyone has a TERRIFIC summer!!!!
Be safe, Have fun and get plenty of Rest and Relaxation
Thanks for a great 2014-2015 school year
See you all in August!
5K Proceeds
The Interact Club is PROUD to announce that the 2nd Annual "Supporting Autism around the World" 5K raised $5670!!!!! AWESOME :)
$2835 will be given to ASNV and $2835 will be saved for a scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year
A HUGE Thank you to all our Volunteers and Participants! It would not have been possible without everyone's support!!!!
Interact Internet Meeting
Hello Interact Members,
With it being the ending of the school year and everyone wrapping things up we are NOT having another Interact Meeting prior to this school year ending. However, We do need to help out T. Clay with their upcoming carnival ... please see below and help volunteer!T. Clay Wood Elementary School is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Summer Kick Off Carnival on Saturday, June 13 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. We couldn't host this wonderful event without the help of AWESOME volunteers! Last year each of you assisted us in reaching out to volunteers at Patriot High School, and this was a HUGE help for us. We would appreciate any help you could give us in passing along sign up information to student groups that might be interested in working at our carnival! We are happy to sign off on any volunteer hours that they work.
The link to direct students to for signing up for volunteer times and spots is: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c4ba4aa2ca64-tclay
Please bring in your Volunteer sheets to Room 1528 - we need to see how involved you were this year in our community :)
We will hold Elections for Interact Officers in September 2015 ..... please consider running for President, VP, Secretary and Treasure :) Any questions come see us in Room 1528
Good Luck on your exams and have a terrific SUMMER!!!!!!!
Thanks for all you do!
Autism Fact 20
The puzzle pattern on the Autism ribbon reflects the mystery and complexity of autism. The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of people and families living with this disorder. The brightness of the ribbon signals hope, hope through research and in the increasing awareness of people like you.
Autism Fact 19
Autism affects 1 in every 42 boys.
Autism Fact 18
Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism.
Autism Fact 17
Autism affects 1 in every 69 students at Patriot High School.
Autism Fact 16
Autism affects 1 in every 68 children nationally.
Autism Fact 15
Harvard researchers estimate that the added costs of autism-related healthcare and education average more than $17,000 per child per year in the United States.
Autism Fact 14
Autism appears within the first three years of life.
Autism Fact 13
More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with Aids, Diabetes, and cancer combined.
Autism Fact 12
There are dozens of treatments for Autism, but no cure!
Autism Fact 11
Autism causes individuals to experience the world differently from the way most other individuals do. They may be different but not less.
Autism Fact 10
Some people have had concerns that autism might be linked to the vaccines children receive, but studies have shown that there is no link between receiving vaccines and developing autism.
Autism Fact 9
There is no blood test, no scan, and no image that can detect autism. Diagnosis relies on behavioral observation and screening.
Booster Scholarship available to Seniors
FYI:
Patriot Booster Club Scholarships
The Patriot Booster Club is proud to sponsor two scholarships of $1,000 each for one boy and one girl Senior Class of 2015. The scholarships recognize students that have supported Booster Club sponsored events while attending Patriot High School. Every senior that has participated in Booster Club events is encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is May 7, 2015. You can find the application form on Patriot's home page.
Autism Fact 8
Many people with autism spectrum disorders are successful living and working and are contributing to the well-being of others in their community.
Interact Info!
I need to have ALL volunteers who will be working the GVMS 5K this Saturday, April 18 to please come to room 1528 for a SHORT Meeting on Thursday, April 16 to discuss Saturday's event.
Also I need to have anyone who is interested in volunteer their time for t-shirt making to Please come see Mrs. Bell in room 1528 as soon as you can. We need help :) Thanks!!!!
And lastly, I need to have those interested in being a volunteer for Gainesville- Haymarket Baseball Leaguge "Buddy Ball Program" to please come see Mrs. Bell in room 1528 ASAP. We need volunteers .... you don't have to dedicate each Saturday BUT we do need help .... please consider volunteering!!!! It starts April 25 and goes until June 20 .... 3:00-4:30 at the Miracle Field at Hellwig Park. I need a list of volunteers ASAP ... please come and help a great event!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Autism Fact 7
Many people with autism are extremely good at memorizing facts and information.
Autism Fact 6
Individuals with autism may react to what’s going on around them in unusual ways. Normal sounds may really bother someone with autism so much that the person covers his or her ears. Being touched even in a gentle way may feel uncomfortable.
Autism Fact 5
Autism can cause individuals to act in unusual ways:
1. Avoid eye contact
2 Want to be alone
3. Repeat words or phrases over and over
4. Rock their bodies, spin, or flap their hands.
Autism Fact 4
Scholars and parents debate whether Autism is a disability or whether it should be considered merely a different kind of ability.
Autism Fact 3
Asperger syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum.
Autism Fact 2
Behaviors associated with Asperger’s syndrome include: limited or inappropriate social interactions, robotic or repetitive speech, tendency to discuss self rather than others, lack of eye contact, one-sided conversations, and awkward mannerisms.
Autism Fact 1
Asperger’s is an Autism Spectrum disorder. Most people with Asperger’s are of average or above average intelligence. There are many famous people with Asperger’s such as the creator of Pokemon, James Durbin- a finalist on American Idol and portrayed on TV such as Sheldon form the Big Bang Theory.
Spring Break
Have a TERRIFIC Spring Break .... Come back refreshed and ready to crank out the remaining of the year!!!!!
PS .... don't forget to register for the 5K!!!!
Interact Meeting
Don't forget ...... There will be an Interact Meeting tomorrow, March 26 at 2:10 in Room 1528. We need all members to please attend!!!!
Spirit Night to Support Interact's 5K
Hey everyone .....
Mark your calendars - there will be a Spirit Week in May to help support Interact's "Supporting Autism around the World" 5K Walk/Run.
Monday, May 4th ... Nando's
Tuesday, May 5th .... Orange Leaf
Wednesday, May 6th ..... The Bone BBQ
More to come ..... so stay tuned!!!!
Reminder: ECO CLUB 2nd Annual Envt Expo
Don't forget:
March 24th, from 6-8pm @ Patriot HS, ECO Club is hosting our second annual environmental expo to advocate for environmental issues, education, and careers! Major companies and non-profit organizations have been invited to set up a booth in Commons 2 to talk about the careers, whether they be activism, scientific research, engineering, or business, they specialize in. Come and Check it out .... let's Support our fellow Club Members!!!!!
Thank you Sponsors!!!
Thank you to our AMAZING Sponsors in supporting us in hosting Interact's 2nd annual "Supporting Autism around the World" 5K Walk/Run....... We couldn't do it without your help!!!!!
* The Baldwin Group, Inc.
* Battlefield Ford of Manassas
* Chick-fil-A at Bristow
* Atlas LC, Heating & Air Conditioning
* Bull Run Academy of Grymastics
* Han's Haymarket, Inc.
* The Bone BBQ
* Real Business Solutions LLC
* The Running Store
* DJ Dove Inc.
Interact Meeting
There will be an Interact Meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 2:10 in Room 1528. We need all members to please attend!!!!
PHS 2nd Annual "Supporting AUTISM around the World" 5K Walk/Run
- Race Information:
The Interact Club of Patriot High School is proud to announce its 2nd Annual “Supporting Autism around the World” 5K Walk/Run! Come out for music and family fun, while walking/running through the beautiful ground of Patriot High and T. Clay Wood Elementary. Strollers are welcome but unfortunately please no 4 legged family members (pets) this time!! - 5K Proceeds: The Interact Club willing be splitting the proceeds this year between a local organization which supports Autism and an Interact Scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year!
- Raffles and Such:
Patriot Interact Members will be selling raffle tickets and Autism Apparel prior to the race … while you are enjoying the 5K, tickets will be drawn. When you have finished the 5K be sure to come back to the Raffle booth to see if you are a WINNER!!!!
We will also be having a 50/50 drawing. You won’t want to miss out on this fun!!!! - Attention:
We will not be timing the 5K, please feel free to bring your own stop-watch/timing device. We are sorry for this inconvenience; we are truly trying to promote educational awareness. This is a family-friendly event to learn more about Autism Awareness. Educational information will be provided throughout the course... take the time to learn some interesting facts and get to know what ASD is all about! - T-shirts:
Available to 5K Participants who register by 12 P.M., April 24, 2015. We will be placing our order for the t-shirts on the 25th of April … please be sure to register prior to 12 P.M., April 24th to be guaranteed a 5K t-shirt. - Race Packet Pick Up:
Friday, May 8th, 3:00-5:00 pm (Patriot High School Door 1)
Saturday, May 9th (race morning), 7-7:30 am, Patriot High School’s Stadium area. - Sign UP: http://www.signmeup.com/106714
- Please see the below "Files" for the 5K Flyer and 5K Registration form!!!
reminders!
Don't forget this week ......
March 3 - INTERACT pictures at 9:55 (see Mrs. Bell in room 1528 for a pass and if you need a t-shirt)
March 4 - INTERACT Meeting (room 1528)
March 5 - Habitat Meeting (room 1528)
INTERACT PICTURES
INTERACT Club pictures will take place on March 3 in the auditorium. The previous schedule still applies..... 9:55! Bring an INTERACT "function" t-shirt.
PS ... next meeting March 4th!
Interact Pictures
Interact Yearbook pictures are now on Friday, Feb 27th at 9:55 ..... come by Room 1528 for your pass. Remember to wear a shirt that shows off what we have done in Interact - Volunteer shirts, Autism Awareness shirts, Interact Club shirts .... if you don't have one, again, stop by Room 1528 and pick one out!
Thanks!!!!
Buddy Ball
Buddy Ball .... need participants and volunteers:
Gainesville/Haymarket Baseball League is trying to start a "Buddy Ball" team if the interest is there. What is "Buddy Ball" you may ask? To my understanding "Buddy Ball" is a league for individuals who have special needs or disabilities. After researching other leagues, it looks like it ranges in ages 6-15, but we are specifically looking for interested middle/high school students to make this possible. "Buddy Ball" offers programs in soccer, swimming, basketball, bowling, and baseball. But again, we are specifically looking for interested baseball fans at this time.
Currently Woodbridge and Nokesville have teams and they play each other .... wouldn't it be great to get enough participants to make two Gainesville teams and all play each other? Practices and Games are to begin in April and games would be played at Hellwig Park off of Bristow Road.
Would your son or daughter be interested in playing a league sport with their friends? If so, this is for them!!!! How exciting would it be to be able to help create and be a part of something in our area! Please feel free to pass the word to your friends/family in the area.
Attached is a copy of the Buddy Ball Flyer .... I was told by Dr. Bishop that students under 21 years of age and still in school will be allowed to register and play ball ;) Please pass the word to all ... only 3 individuals have registered as of today!
Patriot Interact members are eager to volunteer and help out! Let's make history!!!!!
Eco Club needs our support!
March 24th, from 6-8pm @ Patriot HS, ECO Club is hosting our second annual environmental expo to advocate for environmental issues, education, and careers! Major companies and non-profit organizations have been invited to set up a booth in Commons 2 to talk about the careers, whether they be activism, scientific research, engineering, or business, they specialize in. Come and Check it out .... let's Support our fellow Club Members!!!!!
Interact Meeting agenda from 02-09 meeting
News from today's meeting: - Interact Club would like to text you with upcoming events .... Remind101
- 6d1cc or 81010 are the codes you need
- Upcoming Volunteer Events: (Calendar of when meetings are below!)
- (FEB) Interact Pictures
- Wear any of the following: Interact Shirt, Autism Awareness shirt (blue, red, or black), volunteer 5K shirt from Patriot, 5K shirt from Patriot, volunteer shirt from any event we participated in!
- (MARCH) Habitat for Humanity
- (MARCH) Eco-Club needs our help spreading the word of their Eco Club 2nd Annual Environment Expo – March 24 in the evening!
- (MARCH-MAY) Buddy Ball
- (APRIL-MAY) Autism Awareness and 5K
- (MAY -JUNE) T. Clay Field Day
- (JUNE) T. Clay Summer Carnival
- Sign up for the volunteer events you are interested … Room 1528 - the sign up sheets will be in the hallway outside room 1528's door.
Calendar of Events:
- Feb 9: Interact Meeting as a Club
- Feb 11: Autism 5K Meeting in room 1528
- Feb 18: Interact Yearbook Pictures
- Feb 19: Habitat for Humanity Meeting in room 1528
- Feb 24: Autism 5K Meeting in room 1528
- Feb 25: Buddy Ball Meeting in room 1528
- Feb 27: OFFICERS Meeting
- March 4: Interact Meeting as a Club
Yearbook Pics on Feb 18 for Interact Club
Interact club yearbook photos will be taken on Feb. 18 .... time TBD!
INTERACT MEETING
Don't forget the Interact Meeting today!!!!! See you all there :)
2:10 in Room 1528
Reminder about Meeting
Interact Members .... sleep in on Monday due to Touch Base and then plan to stay later for our Interact Meeting. Monday, Feb 9 at 2:00 in room 1528 ..... we will be discussing upcoming events: Habitat for humanity, Autism Awareness, and many more other volunteer opportunities.
See you then!!!!!
Interact Meeting
There will be an INTERACT Meeting on Monday, February 9th at 2:10 in room 1528. It is important that all members attend! See you on February 9th!!!
Holiday Break
I hope everyone has a TERRIFIC HOLIDAY BREAK!!!!! Enjoy the next two weeks off .... be safe, relax and get ready for a NEW YEAR!!!!! I will see everyone in 2015 :-)
Two Events the Interact Club needs your help with!
Hello Interact Members:
Meeting Information .... We are having two events coming up that we need your help with!
1. The Interact Club has adopted a "Adopt-a-Pioneer-Family" and we need your help in order to give them an AMAZING Holiday Cheer :-) If we could PLEASE have all items brought to room 1528 by Friday morning (December 12th) we would greatly appreciate it :-)
Our family consists of two young girls:
** Female, age 9 years old .... she is in clothing size 10 and needs/wants clothes, games and books. She really enjoys Family games!!!
** Female, age 4 years old .... she is in clothing size 5T and needs/wants clothes, toys and books. She really is into Frozen and Barbie!!!!
2. On Saturday, December 13th we are "ringing the bell" for the Salvation Army ALL day!!!! We will be located at the Walmart in Haymarket. Please join the holiday spirit and come ring the bell and bring your holiday Cheer. We have have done this in the past and have had a great time raising TONS of money to support families in need! Be a part of the FUN and sign up with Mrs. Bell in room 1528 or email: belljb@pwcs.edu
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns or comments!!!!!
Thank you!!!
Interact Meeting ... don't forget!
Just a friendly reminder!!!! ....
Attention ALL INTERACT MEMBERS and those who are still interested in joining the INTERACT CLUB ..... there will be a meeting this Wednesday, December 3rd at 2:10 in room 1528. Please make sure to attend this meeting as we have two upcoming events we need your help with!
Remember to bring your $10 dues ... We will see you this WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd at 2:10 in room 1528!
Hope everyone had a terrific holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving Holiday .... eat tons of food and travel safe!!!! I look forward to seeing you all in December :-) Happy Holidays!!!!
INTERACT Meeting on 12/3/14
Attention ALL INTERACT MEMBERS and those who are still interested in joining the INTERACT CLUB ..... there will be a meeting Wednesday, December 3rd at 2:10 in room 1528. Please make sure to attend this meeting as we have two upcoming events we need your help with!
Remember to bring your $10 dues ... We will see you WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd at 2:10 in room 1528!
Thank you! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving Holiday!
10/21/14 Next Meeting
Attention all Interact Members, there will be an Interact Meeting in room #1528 on Tuesday, October 21st starting at 2:05. We will be discussing future events and volunteer opportunities! Don't forget to bring your $10 dues!! Hope to see everyone there!!!
Don't Forget the Interest Meeting for INTERACT
Don't Forget .... There will be an interest meeting for INTERACT this Wednesday, September 17th at 2:05 in room #1528. Hope to see everyone there!!!
Interact Interest Meeting
There will be an interest meeting for INTERACT on Wednesday, September 17th at 2:05 in room #1528. Hope to see everyone there!!!
Welcome Back
It was great seeing some of you yesterday!!!! I can't wait until INTERACT starts up again!!!! I hope everyone had a great summer and are ready for a new and exciting year!!!!! Welcome Back!!!!
Haymarket Food Pantry Training
Those who signed up for the Training at the Haymarket Food Pantry please arrive at 12:15 this SATURDAY, APRIL 12 .... training is from 12:30-1:30. Please be accompanied by an adult if you are under the age of 16. Have fun and learn a lot :) We want to volunteer as much as we can to help our commuity :)
Thanks to all those who are volunteering and training :)
Important Information
Next Meeting: December 10 at 2:00 in room 1116
**** We have adopted two little girls- a 4 year old and a 9 year old.
Here is the info you need:
4 year old girl: size 5T clothes; needs clothes, toys (Princess goodies; favorite colors are pink and purple)
9 year old girl: size 10 clothes: needs clothes (leggings), games, and her favorite color is purple
This year we are just doing clothing and toys, no food. You may of course do gift cards as well if you wish. We would like to have a toy and a few articles of clothing for every child if possible. *Remember do not wrap any of the gifts.*
Please drop your gifts off before or after school any day up until Friday, December 13 to room 1116.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing: December 14 from 10-6 at Walmart in Haymarket. We need more volunteers to help be more successful. Please stop by room 1116 and sign up for a time slot to help Ring the Bell on December 14. We need your volunteering commitment ... join us!!!!
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Haymarket Food Pantry Volunteers:
The times that the Food Pantry is open to the public:1. Tuesday nights 6 - 8
2. Thursday nights 6 - 8
3. Saturday mornings 9 - 12
However, they have people working there virtually every day of the week these days. The number of people they serve is over 500 a week now so they are super busy. Outside the normal operating hours they have people who stock the shelves, stock the bread, clean out the refrigerators, sweep the floor, etc
They also have some big projects coming up. They are moving the "storage" room in the back of the house to another room in the house - lots of cans to move and shelves to move, painting to be done before and after, cleaning, etc.
They are setting up an educational center in the room that used to be storage - it will probably take place over a couple of different weekends ... they will need help!!
Running food drives is always a great thing!! Here's a link to the website - they are really going to need help with the items for the Christmas dinners as Thanksgiving is so late this year - they fill up all of the Thanksgiving baskets and then two weeks later it's time to do it again - not an easy feat for over 500 families
http://www.haymarketfoodpantry.org/
Students/Volunteers do need to fill out the form on the website and attend the training prior to working.
meeting notes from 10/22
10/22/13
- Trick or treat for UNICEF on Halloween day, come talk to Mrs. Bell to get a box!
Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF
What is Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF?
On Halloween night, participants in the project will go trick-or-treating, but instead of (or in addition to) collecting candy, they will collect donations for UNICEF with their official Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF boxes.
What is UNICEF?
UNICEF is the United Nations Children Fund. It is the largest international charitable organization in the world specifically devoted to helping children. UNICEF provides children all around the world lifesaving immunizations, food, water, and education.
Where do the funds go?
All funds raised will be sent to help UNICEF with its Eliminate Project, UNICEF’s global initiative to end maternal and neonatal tetanus. MNT is a deadly disease that kills tens of thousands or newborns each year. However, a series of immunizations costing only $1.80 can protect a mother and all her future children from the disease. We are helping Key Club.
Where do I turn in the money?
Turn in the money and the box to Mr. Dulin’s room, 1403A, in the morning or after school on the Friday and Monday (11/1 and 11-4) immediately after Halloween. Or please bring them to room 1116 – Mrs. Bell’s room
- Bring money for those of you who got pioneer cards and for the club joining fee.... Need money turned in ASAP :)
- On Veterans Day at old Vint hill military base at Vint hill VA, Holy trinity Catholic Church is doing their first annual 10K/5K/Fun run, honoring the combat wounded soldiers. Come to the meeting on 11/6/13 for more information on it!
We are seeking volunteers for the following:
Race Packet Pick Up (Volunteers at Holy Trinity Church) Date: 11/7/13 from 4: 00 - 8: 00 p.m. Two volunteers per hour.
Total = 8 volunteers needed
Race Day Volunteers on 11/9/13 at 6 a.m. - 10: 30 a.m on November 9th
Parking Attendants
Water Table
Packet Pick Up Table
Chip Pick Up Table
Court Marshals assisting runners towards the correct course direction
9/17/13Meeting notes
Interact Club Meeting Information <9/17/13>
· Buddy walk for the Down syndrome on 9/28/13 near George Mason University. The entry fee is $7 (17 years old and younger). Those who would like to volunteer come to the next meeting on 9/25/13 in room 1116.
· $10 dues will be collected for membership.
· ALl club member meetings will be on second Tuesday of every month. Committee meetings will meet the following weeks if needed.
· Next club meeting is on October 8th
CHANGE OF DATE!!!!
Our Interact Meeting Date has changed to Wednesday, June 5th at 2:00!!! We are sorry for any convenience!!!
INTERACT MEETING
Hello All Members!! We will be having two more meetings for this school year!! We will meet Tuesday, June 4th at 2:00 in room 1116. It is important for everyone to attend!! We have one final event to work this year...the following is a message from T. Clay Wood describing the event:
We are in the final stages of the planning process for the upcoming T. Clay Wood Elementary Summer Kickoff Carnival on Saturday, June 8th (12 noon – 4pm). We are in need of LOTS of volunteers for a variety of areas/activities. We were given your names to contact about the students in your clubs or classrooms who may be interested in volunteering some time. We would greatly appreciate it if you could send us a list of the individuals willing to help us with the big event!
Once we have the actual names, we will work on assignments and pass everything along for your approval. Some of the volunteer duties will include: set-up and tear-down, crossing guards, assistance with games, etc. We will also plan to meet with them the day prior to the carnival.
Thank You!!!!
Next meeting and Picture info.
Our yearbook picture has been rescheduled for 10:30 on Friday, March 15th!! Passes to get out of your class are in our classroom 1116. Please stop by to pick one up and make sure you are in the auditorium no later than 10:30!!
Bring your SMILE!!! :)
Also the next Interact meeting will be Thursday, March 14th ... everyone needs to attend, we have much to do to prepare for April's Autism Awareness Month!!!
Yearbook Picture
Our yearbook picture is scheduled for 10:30 on Wednesday, March 6th!! Passes to get out of your class are in our classroom 1116. Please stop by to pick one up and make sure you are in the audtiorium no later than 10:30!!
Bring your SMILE!!!
Rescheduled Meeting
We have rescheduled the Interact meeting!!!
The meeting that was suppose to be held tomorrow, Feb. 21 will now be held next Thursday, Feb 28 at 2:00 in room 1116. Good luck to all those trying out for Spring Sports!!!
Anyone who is volunteering this Saturday, Feb. 23 or next Saturday, March 2 at the Habit for Humanity store off of Rt. 28 near the Harley Davidson dealership, please come by room 1116 and get a wavier. You need to have your parents sign the wavier allowing you to participate.
Thank you! See everyone Next Thursday, Feb. 28 in room 1116 at 2:00.
Next Interact Meeting!!
We will be holding our next Interact Meeting on Thursday, February 7 at 2:00. PLEASE remember to bring your $10.00 dues!! This is imperative as we get ready to order t-shirts!!
The meeting will not last long, we will be going over updated Habitat for Humanity and continue to work on ideas for Autism Awareness!! Please come with ideas and your calendars!!
Interact Meeting!
So sorry for the wrong date posted earlier!! Our Interact Meeting is Thursday, January 10th at 2:00. Please bring your dues if you haven't paid!!

Salvation Army
Another HUGE Thank You to all who helped out for the Salvation Army on Saturday!! Lots of FUN was had by ALL!!
CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR BELL RINGING!!
There has been a change of location for our Salvation Army Bell Ringing!! The new location is:
GIANT
5581 Merchants View Square
Merchants View Square
Haymarket, VA 20169
Volunteers:
10-12: Kacie Gault, Phillip Toepfer, Emily Kirk, Sam Smith, Lizzy Roberson, Nader Maharmeh
12-2: Eduardo Martin, Andy Merida, Reemon ZeMichael, Fawwaz Mohamond
2-4: Jacob Weate,Alex Linsday, Brian Kayser, Jackie Duff, Jay Park, Andy Smith, Angie Tonder, Agnes Kim
4-6: Amy Bae, Mayam Cowan
THANK YOU!!!

GREAT JOB FRIDAY NIGHT!!
A HUGE THANK YOU to the following members for their awesome job at Piney Branch Elementary School...you made their holiday store and movie night a SUCCESS!! We received many compliments on your great interaction and help!!
Megan Eyler
Brian Kayser
Eduardo Martin-Rodas
Felipe Perez
Samantha Smith
Jacob Weate
Noah Zatterstrom
Interact Meeting!
A reminder we have a general meeting this Wednesday at 2:00 in room 1116! Please bring your donations for our mini-pioneer family!! We are counting on you!!
Mini-Pioneer Adoption Important Information!
Please note the following clothing size for the child you signed up for!!
Boys: 5-6 is a size 6
9-10 is a size 10
2 is a size 2
Girl: is a size 8
THANK YOU!!
Updated events!
Please note the times and places you have signed up for!! YOU ARE IMPORTANT and being counted on!!
PINEY BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MOVIE/HOLIDAY STORE NIGHT
Friday, December 7!
6:00-9:00
Megan Eyler
Brian Kayser
Eduardo Martin
Felipe Perez
Samantha Smith
Jacob Weate
Noah Zatterstrom
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING at Walmart Supercenter, Haymarket; Saturday, December 15!
10:00-12:00
Kacie Gault
Nader Maharmeh
Lizzy Roberson
Samantha Smith
Phillip Toepfer
12:00-2:00
Eduardo Martin
Andy Merida
Fawwaz Mohammod
Reemon Zemichael
2:00-4:00
Jackie Duff
Brian Kayser
Agnes Kim
Alex Linsday
Jay Park
Andy Smith
Angie Tonder
Jacob Weate
Noah Zatterstrom
4:00-6:00
Amy Bae
Maryam Cowan
Emily Kirk
MINI PIONEER ADOPT-A-FAMILY (clothes/toys). Donations due by December 12!
Boy 5-6
Tommy Marianos
Reemon Zemichael
Jackie Creamer
Boy 9-10
Jay Park
Andy Smith
Girl 7-8
Agnes Kim
Kacie Gault
Jenny Bucheit
Amy Bae
Megan Eyler
Boy 2
Jacob Weate
CJ Nengel
Felipe Perez
Thank you to all who have volunteered!! You are awesome Interactors!!!
**A new opportunity as recently been brought to our attention! Please read the following and let us know of your interest:
The Haymarket Food Pantry will be putting together Christmas dinner baskets on the 21st. They might need help moving the food from the storage facility into the Haymarket Town Hall from 4 to 7 the evening before.
Upcoming Events!! Read through!!
Great Meeting yesterday! Next Meeting is Wednesday, December 12th, room 1116 at 2:00!!
Please note the following activities and times you signed up!!
Piney Branch Elementary School Movie Night/Holiday Store, Friday, December 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Brian Kayser
CJ Nengel
Eduardo Martin
Megan Eyler
Jacob Weate
Noah Zatterstrom
Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Saturday December 15th, Walmart Supercenter, Haymarket:
10:00-12:00noon: Kacie Gault, Lizzy Roberson, Samantha Smith, Phillip Toepfer
12:00-2:00: Eduardo Martin, Andy Merida, Fawwaz Mohammad, Reemon Zemichael
2:00-4:00: Jackie Duff, Brian Kayser, Agnes Kim, Alex Linsday, Jay Park, Angie Tonder, Jacob Weate, Noah Zatterstrom
4:00-6:00: Amay Bae, Arden Cheng,Maryam Cowan, Emily Kirk
Mini-Pioneer adoption: (clothes/toys) Donations due by December 12th, may be brought in earlier, drop off in room 1116.
Boy 5-6: Tommy Marianos, Reemon Zemichael, Jackie Creamer
Boy 9-10: Jay Park, Andy Smith
Girl 7-8: Agnes Kim, Kacie Gault, Jenny Bucheit, Amy Bae, Megan Eyler
Boy 2: Jacob Weate, C.J. Nengel
Interact Meeting
Our next Interact Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29 in room 1116!!
Board Meeting
Our next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 28th in room 1116!!
Interact Meeting!
Our next Interact Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 1st at 2:00 in room 1116! If you cannot make it you need to let us know! Stop by or e-mail Mrs. Bell or Mrs. Weate.
Board Meeting!
Our first Interact Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 31 at 2:00 in room 1116! PLEASE be there!! Only Board members need to attend (Jacob Weate, Noah Zatterstrom, Megan Eyler, Brian Kayser and Alex Linsday).
Piney Branch Fall Festival
The Fall Festival is Friday October 5th from 4:30-9:00
Volunteers arrive through door 2-- to the left of the main entrance of the school. There will be a volunteer check-in table there. The people at the table will tell them where to go. If they have any questions or if someone is unable to come, please have them email Cathy Rivera at cathyrivera3@yahoo.com.
For those who signed up, your name and times you put down were sent to Mrs. Rivera! If you don't remember if you signed up or what time you put, stop by 1116!! Have a great time!!
Children's Wellness Fair
The Festival is at Metz Middle School in Manassas on Saturday October 13, 2012. Student helpers should count on being at the Festival from 10:00 AM until about
3:30 PM, but they may finish a little before depending on flow of work.
The students would be serving as escorts to help move people from one health station to another, parking attendants, and general clean up after the affair. It is a good experience for any young participant. Please send the names if some are interested so we can keep count of what may be needed. Students should be at Metrz Middle School in Manassas by 10:00 AM or a few minutes earlier if possible. Send names as soon as possible because we want to have all work scheduling done and ready for work at least five days before the Festival.
Please know, if you signed up, I will be submitting your name! It is important that you follow through!!
Interact Meeting -board selection!!
Our next meeting has been moved to Thursday, October 18th!! Be prepared with your speeches if you are running for a board position!!
Meeting
Interact meeting TODAY ... see you there!!!