Author Archives: Tawny

Important PTA Reminders/ Field Day Help/ Shoot for the Stars

1.) May 6th: Board meeting and General Meeting. PTA Board Members (current and incoming).

– Board meeting will be at 8:30am and General meeting at 9am.

– We need everyone there (new board members and current) because we will need to vote in the new slate, approve the budget, and approve the Bylaws.

– This is a HUGE meeting – please make all efforts to come.

2.) May 11th: Field Day

– We need LOTS of volunteers to make this day happen. But first, we need a LEADER! Any PTA member willing to take charge and work with Coach Wittmis to make this day great?

– We will need to source an obstacle course bounce house and snacks (fruit and snack of some kind).

– We will also need to get morning and afternoon volunteers. Coach Wittmis is sending me the schedule, but she said it would be 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, so you can pick one or stay all day. Once I have the schedule, we can send out a SignUP Genius.


3.) May 14th: Shoot for the Stars

– In the past, PTA has done a few stations (face painting, crafts, etc) for money. They are offering to let us come out again, so share your ideas with Jennifer Lillis.

4.) Finally, we still need the following positions filled for next year. Let me know if you know anyone or can take the position yourself.

– VP Fundraising

– VP Programs

– Membership

– Room Mom Coordinator

– School Supplies

– Garden Club

– Newsletter

Girls on The Run: Amazing Season Wrapping Up!

GOTR blog post

First of all, THANK YOU to the GOTR who came out for the practice 5K and amazing party on Friday!  Can’t wait to share the pictures!

What a blessing “Girls on the Run” has been for both the girls AND the coaches!  I have to admit, when Reggie approached me, I was skeptical that we would be able to generate enough interest to form a team, and that families would be willing to invest the cost that “Girls on the Run” charges for participation.  But after the first practice, I was 100% on board and a true believer in the time this organization spends preparing the schedule and curriculum.  And that’s not to mention the fact that interest generation was no problem… we had so much interest we were able to bring on a 3rd coach, Tammy Tubbs (that was a HUGE BONUS), and unfortunately we even had to tell a few girls to wait until the next season because we had reached our allowed limit.

The biggest thing we have all learned during this season is that the running portion of the program is kind of small compared the lessons the girls receive at each practice.  We talk about faith, confidence, self-esteem, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, how to handle difficult situations and so much more.  Each week we hear amazing testimonies from the girls about how they are utilizing what they learn at school and at home.  We all know Rome wasn’t built in a day and attitudes don’t change overnight, but we are confident that if the girls make an effort to implement what they are learning, along with parents who are onboard, this will be a life-changing opportunity for all involved.  

Back to the running, we have witnessed girls who were reluctant to even jog in the beginning catch the “running bug”.  Watching them push themselves even when practice is over and everyone else is packing up is truly inspiring.  Running is not only making their bodies healthy, it is such a great way for them to build confidence, feel as though they are accomplishing something and burn off stress and tension that can develop at an early age with their crazy schedules.  Because of the value they receive physically, emotionally and mentally, we strongly believe this program should not be treated as secondary to their other sports or “one more thing to try to squeeze in”.  Instead, as the program grows, we hope that parents will see it as a crucial addition to their other activities.

The big 5K they have been working toward is April 30th!  If you are a parent of a current Girl on the Run, please encourage her to keep working hard and make a really BIG deal of her accomplishment when she completes this fun race.  It is NOT about “winning” that day, but it IS about them doing their best and encouraging one another!

Thank you to all the girls for their commitment, and to these parents for allowing them to be a part of this.  We can’t wait to share race-day pictures, and hope we get a chance to work with your daughter in the Spring!

Teacher Appreciation Week: April 18th

Don’t forget to show your teachers how much you appreciate their hard work this week!  Here are the themes for each day.  Also, check your email to see if your room-parents have coordinated a classroom gift/ activity.  Some do, and some don’t, but take a quick peek through your inbox or reach out to them just in case!

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Girls On The Run: WOW!

First of all, THANK YOU for all the interest in getting your girls involved in a self esteem program that builds a fun, healthy foundation for fitness and overall wellness!

We’ve heard that most locations have to start with only 4-5 girls, which we were perfectly fine with and expected given we didn’t have much time to get the word out.

But guess what… We maxed out at 20 girls!

IN FACT…. we had to get another coach!

We are so excited!! The reason for the maximum number of girls is that the program promotes bonding, providing the girls with a safe space to share & encourage and of course physical safety & supervision while running.

If you have signed up, a welcome participant letter has gone out via your registered email addresses soon!  Please check your spam and junk folders if you haven’t received something. Practices start on Tuesday, February 15th.

If you have any questions, please email Reggie reggiedw7@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Coach Reggie

Assistant Coaches: Tawny & Tammy

Girls on The Run: Registration Closed

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First of all, see the newer post with details about our new GOTR team and closed registration.  But keep reading so that you can sign up when the next season opens!

What is “Girls on the Run?”

We are extremely excited to announce that “Girls on the Run” is being brought to our community!  “Girls on the Run” is a national, life-changing, non-profit prevention program, and we are inviting all girls from grades 3rd- 5th to participate.

The vision of “Girls on the Run” is a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. In order to accomplish this, our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program.  We will teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

Girls on the Run of the DFW Metroplex is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 200 councils across the United States and Canada.

Details for Argyle Participants:

Meet Days:  The specific meeting times are still TBD, and are flexible to the needs of your families.  Our goal is to find a way to make it possible for all girls who desire or need this outlet to have it!  We believe whole-heartedly in the importance of combining physical, mental and emotional wellness, especially during these developmental pre-teen years, which is exactly what this program does!  We plan to meet directly after school for 1.5 hours, 2 days per week.  Practices will start the week of February 16th, and our first 5K will be Saturday, April 30th in Grand Prairie.

What Happens When We Meet?

We will talk about friendship, kindness, healthy eating, exercise and so much more.  And of course we will be running toward our goal of competing in local 5K races.  All fitness levels are welcome, from girls who have never participated in sports, to those who are active everyday.  We will work with the individual’s current abilities and fitness level.

How Do I Sign My Runner Up?  

Please click here to enroll.  The cost is $150.00 and the fee includes all classes, program t-shirt, 5K registration fee for GOTR participant and end of season celebration.

This is truly an opportunity for all of our girls to bond, shine and grow in true love, light and health!  Reggie Dattilo Wojtal (coach) and Tawny Hurst (assistant) are ecstatic to guide, instruct and most importantly CHEER your girls on as they reach their goals!  Please feel free to contact us at the email addresses below with questions:

Coach Reggie: reggiedw7@gmail.com

Assistant Coach Tawny: tawnypaxton@gmail.com

Daddy-Daughter Dance 

Roll Out the Red Carpet
For The AnnualDaddy Daughter Dance

Saturday, Feb. 20th

6 – 9 pm

Argyle High School Cafeteria

Ages Pre – K through 6th Grade

Tickets $35 per Couple and $10 for each additional child. Please fill out the form below and send it in with the payment. Checks must be made payable to: AHS UNICEF Club.

We are requesting that all RSVP’s with registration form and payment be turned in no later than – Tuesday, February the 16th.
You may drop your forms and payment off at Argyle High School Attn: Pamela Arrington. 

Direct link to form here:  https://msg.schoolmessenger.com/m/getdocument.php?s=Z8NTSxR_hAE&mal=3cbb0baab27f9c0c66066164fc864151511a35747dad986230c629a01d70dc87&p=

  

Happy New Year! Upcoming Events!

The Hilltop calendar is an easy way to stay up to date, as they should always have everything listed that I may not have access to as quickly.  We received an email with instructions, but I am also including a screenshot of January. The direct link is: http://argyleisd.intand.com/index.php?type=view&action=month&filter_school=4

Also, remember there is no school on Monday, January 18th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

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