Renner PTA tag:www.rennerpta.org,2010://1 2010-02-25T22:11:05Z Movable Type 4.25 2010 - 2011 PTA Slate of Officers tag:www.rennerpta.org,2010://1.260 2010-02-25T22:08:15Z 2010-02-25T22:11:05Z The Renner Nominating Committee submits the following nominees for the 2010-2011 Renner PTA Executive Board to be voted on at the General PTA Meeting on Monday, March 8, 2010: President: Julie Myers 1st Vice President Programs: Kelley Eggleston 2nd Vice... The Renner Nominating Committee submits the following nominees for the 2010-2011 Renner PTA Executive Board to be voted on at the General PTA Meeting on Monday, March 8, 2010: President: Julie Myers 1st Vice President Programs: Kelley Eggleston 2nd Vice President Volunteers: Susie Learmont 3rd Vice President Ways & Means: Jenny Woods 4th Vice President Membership: Lori Baum Secretary: Jennifer Fuller Treasurer: Sandy Seaton Book Fair Is Coming tag:www.rennerpta.org,2010://1.259 2010-02-22T05:59:21Z 2010-02-22T06:03:02Z This year, the Renner students will be “SPYING” their way to a good book and taking the “GET SMART … ER … READ” challenge during our annual Scholastic Book Fair. Book Fair will be in our Library March 4 -... This year, the Renner students will be "SPYING" their way to a good book and taking the "GET SMART ... ER ... READ" challenge during our annual Scholastic Book Fair. Book Fair will be in our Library March 4 - 11, open every day from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., plus open during the 6th Grade Choir Concert, Thursday, March 4 from 5:30 - 8:00, and also during OPEN HOUSE, Tuesday, March 11, from 6 - 8 p.m. Now is a great time to stock up on some good books. This year, if we meet or exceed our sales goal of $10,000, the entire school will enjoy a one-night "HOMEWORK HOLIDAY!" Also, for every $5 purchase, or increment there of, purchases will receive a ticket to vote for their lunch period. The lunch period with the most votes will win the privilege of lunch OUTSIDE in the back field - date to be selected to ensure a wonderful spring day so they can delight in the fresh air! As always, we'll have lots of new books and some of the perennial favorites, a at least 2 fun contests for the students. Mark your calendars NOW for BOOK FAIR. Volunteers are also welcome - please contact [Debra Copley](mailto:debra@dacopley.com) by email or by calling (972) 403-7807. This Week at Renner: February 22 - 26 tag:www.rennerpta.org,2010://1.258 2010-02-22T05:54:07Z 2010-02-22T06:04:13Z Monday, February 22 Spring Pictures through History 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Rice (5:30 p.m.) Cheerleaders will attend game 8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Rice (5:30) PTA Life Membership Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 23 7th Grade Boys Basketball... ***Monday, February 22*** - Spring Pictures through History - 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Rice (5:30 p.m.) Cheerleaders will attend game - 8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Rice (5:30) - PTA Life Membership Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m. ***Tuesday, February 23*** - 7th Grade Boys Basketball @ Rice (5:30 p.m.) - 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Rice (5:30 p.m.) - 8th Grade Conferences Continue - Shepton Round Table @ Frankford 7:00 p.m. ***Wednesday, February 24*** - 5th Grade Round Table in library @ 6:30 p.m. ***Thursday, February 25*** - Staff meeting in Library 8:00 ***Thursday, February 25 & Friday, February 26*** - 8th GBB- A-Team (Wilson) - 8th BBB-A-Team Tournament (Armstrong) - 7th GBB-A-Team (Carpenter) - 7th BBB-A-Team (Hendrick) ***Friday, February 26*** - 5th Grade Cards due Is Renner Going to the Dogs? tag:www.rennerpta.org,2010://1.255 2010-01-24T04:40:12Z 2010-01-24T04:47:11Z You bet it is, because from January 25 through February 19, Renner is supporting Operation Kindness. Operation Kindness is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to providing quality care and loving homes for homeless and unwanted dogs and cats. As our... You bet it is, because from January 25 through February 19, Renner is supporting Operation Kindness. Operation Kindness is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to providing quality care and loving homes for homeless and unwanted dogs and cats. As our winter outreach project, Renner is helping by donating supplies which will help the organization take care of the animals ... They need everything from cage cleaning supplies to pet toys. Your donations of supplies can be left in the silver cans near the main office until February 19. Let's show Operation Kindness how Renner can be for the dogs and cats - donate today!!! For more information, please call [Lori Baum, Community Outreach Chairman](mailto:outreach@rennerpta.org), at 972-781-1331 **ITEMS NEEDED INCLUDE:** ***Pet Supplies:*** - Dog and cat treats - Leashes - 6 foot - Collars - chain 18"-26", nylon 8"-14" - Dog & cat toys chew or plush - Rawhide chews, pig ears - 99% dust-free kitty litter - Litter boxes new & uncovered 10"x14"x4" or smaller - KONG toys - Dog biscuits - Cat beds - Small Throw rugs - Petco or Petsmart gift cards - Friskies, Fancy Feast or Science Diet canned/dry cat/kitten food - Science Diet, Innova or Royal Canin canned/dry puppy/dog food ***Cleaning Supplies:*** - Paper towels - Bleach - Hand sanitizer - Liquid detergent - Air fresheners - Clorox wipes - Liquid hand soap Round-up January 2010 tag:www.rennerpta.org,2010://1.254 2010-01-24T04:26:08Z 2010-01-24T04:27:18Z Read the January 2010 Edition of Round-up here.... here.]]> Renner PTA Officer and Chairman Volunteer Interest Form - 2010 - 2011 School Year tag:www.rennerpta.org,2010://1.250 2010-01-10T06:27:32Z 2010-01-10T06:33:14Z If you are interested in serving on the Board, please complete this form and return it to Renner, attention: Laura Morris, Parliamentarian, by January 29, 2010, to be included for consideration. Please contact Laura Morris if you have any questions... **here**.]]> Order Your 2010 Renner Yearbook Now! tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.239 2010-01-08T04:20:19Z 2010-01-10T06:21:36Z Please note NEW Yearbook Ordering Procedures! Families will no longer receive order forms and notices from Josten’s in the US mail. To order a 2010 Renner MS Yearbook, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com Find Renner Middle School, Plano, Texas. Create your Login... ***Please note NEW Yearbook Ordering Procedures!*** Families will no longer receive order forms and notices from Josten's in the US mail. To order a 2010 Renner MS Yearbook, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com Find Renner Middle School, Plano, Texas. Create your Login and order your yearbook with a credit card. If you have questions or if you must purchase your yearbook with cash, please contact Cheryl Lange at Cheryl.lange@pisd.edu or 469-752-5869. Online Yearbook Ordering Link is [here](http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF 8506750). Please let Ms. Lange know if you have any questions. Round-up November 2009 tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.253 2009-12-23T04:23:49Z 2010-01-24T04:25:48Z Read the November 2009 Edition of Round-up here.... here.]]> Dr Pepper Product List tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.246 2009-12-16T06:49:20Z 2009-12-16T06:51:43Z The Plano Independent School District has an existing agreement with Dr Pepper Snapple Group. Based on this agreement, employees and volunteers are asked to utilize the following guidelines when planning activities and events: The Plano ISD/Dr Pepper Snapple Group agreement... here.]]> Final Exam Schedule tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.245 2009-12-07T00:25:08Z 2010-01-10T06:23:02Z Fall 2009 exam schedule is now available here.... here.]]> PTA Directory Pick-up tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.240 2009-11-11T14:44:39Z 2010-01-10T06:22:32Z If you joined PTA and did not pick up your directory, they are in the school store and can be picked up by you or your student during lunch. The school store is open from 11:00 - 1:00.... If you joined PTA and did not pick up your directory, they are in the school store and can be picked up by you or your student during lunch. The school store is open from 11:00 - 1:00. Renner PTA Spirit Supplies tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.235 2009-10-27T19:06:20Z 2009-10-27T19:09:43Z Show your RENNER PRIDE with personalized yard signs and car decals!!! Available for all Renner activities, clubs, and events, these sturdy signs are designed to last throughout the middle school years. You will receive your yard signs and car decals... Spirit Supplies Order Form. For more information, please contact [Sam Clement, Yard Signs/Decals Coordinator](mailto:signs@rennerpta.org), by email.]]> Renner Leather Jacket tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.234 2009-10-27T18:55:15Z 2009-10-27T19:05:13Z Renner leather jacket is now available for ordering. The order form is downloadable here: Leather Jacket Order Form. Please make checks payable to RENNER PTA. For more information, please contact Sam Clement, Yard Signs/Decals Coordinator, by email.... Leather Jacket Order Form. Please make checks payable to RENNER PTA. For more information, please contact [Sam Clement, Yard Signs/Decals Coordinator](mailto:signs@rennerpta.org), by email.]]> It's Red Ribbon Week! tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.233 2009-10-24T12:00:43Z 2010-01-10T06:20:15Z Monday: Wear Red Tuesday: Pajama Day Wednesday: Time Warp Thursday: Neon Day Friday: Twin Day... Monday: Wear Red Tuesday: Pajama Day Wednesday: Time Warp Thursday: Neon Day Friday: Twin Day URGENT: Texas Public School Student Ethnicity and Race Data Questionnaire tag:www.rennerpta.org,2009://1.223 2009-10-19T20:09:00Z 2010-01-10T06:25:37Z The United States Department of Education (USDE) requires all state and local education institutions to collect data on ethnicity and race for students and staff. This information is used for state and federal accountability reporting as well as for reporting... The United States Department of Education (USDE) requires all state and local education institutions to collect data on ethnicity and race for students and staff. This information is used for state and federal accountability reporting as well as for reporting to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). School district staff and parents or guardians of students enrolling in school are requested to provide this information. If you decline to provide this information, please be aware that the USDE requires school districts to use observer identification as a last resort for collecting the data for federal reporting. Please answer both parts of the following questions on the student's ethnicity and race. United States Federal Register (71 FR 44866) by visiting the [Questionnaire](http://k-12.pisd.edu/Ethnicity_Race_English). Renner's campus code is **049**. Ask your child for his/her Student ID number.