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Dear Parents,

Tomorrow, Feb. 7, 3:30-4:30
Creswell Connections will meet in the library. A representative from Tennessee
Voices will speak about Bullying Prevention. Light refreshments will be served. We
hope to see you there!

Today-Feb. 11
Creswell PTSO & Student Council are selling Valentine’s Day-Candy -Grams!!
That's right! You can pre-order your special someone a candy gram for Valentine’s Day.
Pre -order sales are underway now and end on Feb. 11. They will be delivered to your
special someone on Valentine’s Day during 6th period.

Feb. 15
We are currently getting ready for our 2nd Annual Father daughter/ Mother Son
Sweetheart dance. This is a semi-formal / Sunday's Best, Church wear event.
The dance will take place on February 15, 2013 beginning at 6:30 pm until 10pm. The
cost is $15.00 per couple and each additional person is $7.50. All tickets must be
purchased on or before Feb. 8th, 2013. (No Exceptions) This will be a catered event
and we need a head count by Feb. 9, 2013. (If your child did not bring a flyer home over
the last two weeks you may download one off the school website. Please fill it out
completely and return it in an envelope with your cash inside & child’s name on the
outside). We look forward to dancing the night away again this year. Volunteers ARE
NEEDED!! Please contact Paula Bishop at creswellptso@yahoo.com.

Feb. 19, (Tuesday) 6:00 pm
Our monthly PTSO Meeting will be held in Library (special Cluster Guest may be in
attendance this month.)

Feb. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Strengthening Families Program
This will be the first in the 14 week series. The program teaches science-based parenting
skills, children’s life skills, and family life skills training program for families with
children 6-16 years of age. There will be a free family meal for the entire family at
every session as well as free quality childcare for children under 6 years of age
during the learning times.
* Learn and practice being a strong family unit,
* Strengthen family communication,
* Avoid problems with drugs and alcohol,
* Prepare for teen years,
* Learn how to make rules and consequences, Wednesday, February 06, 2013
* Learn ways to show love and support.
Parents and youth meet separately for an hour with their own group leader. Families
will have fun in activities and games and discuss what makes a family strong. It will
begin Thursday, February 21 and will meet once a week for 14 weeks with the
exception of Spring Break. Interested families will need to fill out an application to
secure your spot. This program is offered free of charge! Please lookout for more
information on how to register for this amazing program.

Feb. 26
Box Tops Are Due Again!! Our Spring Semester Box Tops COMPETITION is still
going on and this time is the race tight! We will be giving away another VISA
GIFT CARD WORTH $25.00. Please turn your box top sheets in as soon as possible.
 The last day to turn your sheets in (which can be found on our website,
creswellms.mnps.org) is Feb. 26, 2013.


Did you know that our PTSO has social media accounts to help keep you connected with
all of the activities and events going on at school? We invite you to join us, so that you
get the most up-to-date ITC information in the manner(s) that are most convenient for
you and your family!

https://www.facebook.com/itcreswell

https://twitter.com/ITC_Nashville

https://www.youtube.com/user/ITCreswell

Also, if you have photos, videos, or content of ITC students in action (concerts, special 

events, etc.) that you would like to share, please feel free to email the ITC Social Media 

account, i.t.creswell@gmail.com, and we would be glad to host it for you. 

We hope to see you there!