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PTA NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2022
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PTA February 2022 Newsletter by tarahcicirelli
VIMSIA PTA - December Newsletter
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PTA December 2021 Newsletter by tarahcicirelli
PTA Movie Night - Resounding Success!
/“Thank you to everyone that came out to support our Movie Night Fundraiser. Details to come, but we met our fundraising goal!
For those that couldn't make it, and for those that want to see it again, here is the student produced video about the PGIA End Sessions and what it means to them.” - Steve Tulk
Green Body & Home - What is Biocidin?
/This week we are sharing information on Biocidin. Biocidin is potent broad-spectrum botanical that has been thoroughly researched and documented in regards to it's antimicrobial benefits, as well as the support it offers in the face of viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic challenges.
Biocidin was developed in 1987 to assist physicians in addressing opportunistic infections. In a laboratory setting, Biocidin was tested against pathogenic organisms and found it was "the most powerful inhibitor of pathogenic organisms" that the lab (Genova Labs) had tested, and it was "equal or more effective than traditional therapies". Physicians and practitioners across the country began reporting in with outstanding clinical results that have continued for over 30 years. (Shared from Biocidin's facebook page)
Biocidin is a combination of a number of a different herbs sourced from the United States and Europe. The quality of the herbs as well as the ratio used in the formula are what makes this product work so well and powerfully.
Ingredients
Bilberry extract (25% anthocyanosides), Noni, Milk Thistle, Echinacea (purpurea & angustifolia), Goldenseal, Shiitake, White Willow (bark), Garlic, Grapeseed extract (min. 90% polyphenols), Black Walnut (hull and leaf), Raspberry, Fumitory, Gentian, Tea Tree oil, Galbanum oil, Lavender oil (plant & flower), Oregano oil (plant & flower).
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Alcohol Less than 5% (potato and or cane source). Product contains no allergens such as milk, eggs, yeast, corn, soy or wheat. Free of any synthetic ingredients, colors, additives or excipients. No animal testing. 100% vegetarian/vegan formula. Certified Organic or wild-crafted sources used whenever possible.
Read more on the VIMSIA PTA Facebook group to learn more about Biocidin.
Further sources of information:
The “Green Body & Home” blog posts are brought to you by the PTA. They provide general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.
Last Chance to Join VIMSIA's "Bright, Bold and Sustainable" Carnival Troupe
/Calling all Performers!!
Last chance to sign up for the Children's Carnival Parade! Our theme is Bright, Bold and Sustainable. Miss Maia Aqui will be choreographing. Rehearsals will be March 11 from 2:30-3:10 then every Wednesday in April. Also Saturday April 25. There may be added rehearsals the week of the event. The Children’s Parade is Friday, May 1. Please fill out the form below, which has information including rehearsal schedule. There is a fee to participate, please contact us if you need assistance.
We'd love to have a great turn out and have fun! Please email VIMSIACarnival@gmail.com with any questions.
Green Body & Home - How much should my kid be eating?
/How much should my kid be eating?
Rule of Thumb:
Children should be eating about 1000 calories per day plus 100 for each year of age. So a 4 year old should be eating about 1400 calories per day, and an 8 year old should be eating 1800 calories per day, and a 16 year old about 2,600 calories per day. They should also be eating about 1g of protein for every two pounds of body weight. So a 60lb child needs about 30g of protein per day.
To get ideas about things to feed your kids to equal that in calories visit www.eatthismuch.com and plug in your #'s.
Children who don't get enough total calories show irritability, anxiety, lethargy, crying easily, difficulty focusing/inattention, behavioral rigidity and/or insomnia.
Adapted from Judy Converse's book "Special-Needs Kids Eat Right"
Here's another link to great recipes that are yummy and can be adapted to food allergies/sensitivites/intolerances:
https://www.facebook.com/mykidslickthebowl/posts/
The “Green Body & Home” blog posts are brought to you by the PTA. They provide general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.
PTA Beach Picnic Meets with "Waves" of Approval!
/Great food, nice people, perfect waves and swimming in the rain! Thank you to the PTA for all of your efforts. Good time had by all.
Photo credits to Ms. Dionne Sinclair - always ready with her lens!
Kindness Tree
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In our effort to spread kindness and love, VIMSIA PTA is focusing this year on a Kindness Campaign “Cool to be Kind”. Under PTA’s mentorship, the students have created a kindness tree. Each of these leaves is a piece of paper belonging to a student, on which they drew a picture or wrote something that they think demonstrates and expresses kindness. “ Every time I pass the kindness tree, it makes me feel happy. It also makes me glad that I go to Montessori.” said a student. Here are a few examples on the leaves; some say a good deed they had done, such as “ I picked up the trash at the beach on Sunday”, or a good deed you could do “ Compliment the first three people you see today”. Others say encouraging things such as “ One smile can change everything. BE KIND” or simple words such as “ Love”.
PTA Throws an Epic Staff Holiday Party
/On behalf of the entire faculty and staff at VIMSIA, we’d like to sincerely thank the PTA and all the parents who donated so many delicious dishes for the Staff Holiday Party. A very special thank you goes out to Mr. Terris Bynum (DJ Tee) for providing us with great music and endless dancing and Jeanne Walters for spearheading the event! We are so grateful to have such an amazing group of supportive and caring parents. Thank you for throwing this amazing party!
Introducing the 2018-2019 VIMSIA PTA
/Introducing your 2018-2019 PTA Board! We want the PTA to work for you, so please contact us with any ideas, questions, concerns, suggestions for projects, volunteer opportunities, or anything else you think the PTA should know about. We look forward to a great year!
President - April Baynes ptavimsia.pres@gmail.com
Vice President - Sarah Smith Williams ptavimsia.vp@gmail.com
Secretary - Mone Taylor ptavimsia.sec@gmail.com
Treasurer - Darian Hairston ptavimsia.tr@gmail.com
Public Relations Officer - Aldeth Lewin ptavimsia.pr@gmail.com
PTA Liaison to the Board of Trustees - Enrique Rodriguez ptavimsia.lo@gmail.com
General Board Members - ptavimsia@gmail.com
Jennifer Lazuka, Kichael Miller, Jeanne Walters, Andrew Brown, Marcela Ferreyra
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
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THANK YOU VIMSIA PARENTS AND PTA!
On behalf of the entire Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy (VIMSIA) faculty and staff, we’d like to thank the VIMSIA parents and PTA for the amazing Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and all their hard work. What a wonderful spread of delicious appetizers, entrees and tasty desserts.
"VIMSIA parents are the best, everything was so great! Thanks so much to you and the PTA for this awesome lunch." – Matthew Enright
“OMG - this food is amazing! So unbelievably good! Our parents rock.” – Peggy Hunt
“Amazingly generous and delicious. Thank you” – Chet Passerella
“I'm so full and happy!! Thanks PTA- and I love my purple rose!!” – Jamie Truax
“Muchas gracias! Toda la comida estaba deliciosa and the roses, what a nice gesture!” – Camilla Serrano
“Thank you Parents for the love, time and effort you put into making us such a scrumptious lunch! What a treat!” – Simone Summer
“So delicious! Thank you!” – Jana Ferguson
“Extremely yummy, made from scratch and a diverse spread. Much gratitude from me and my belly.” – Kelly Butler
“Mhmm thanks. It was so yummy yum yum !!” – Estefany Ledee
"I was blown away by the great variety of delicious food, the roses, and the thoughtful notes from parents. Thank you to all our parent community!" - Melissa Bump
"Exceptional spread of delights! Thank you VIMSIA parents" - Mandy Boyle
"Very grateful, thank you!" - Gloria Zakers
"As evidenced by all the deliciousness presented today the recipes would be greatly received. Many thanks to our parents for a wonderful spread!" - Caroline Morrison
PTA Hosts Staff Appreciation Event
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Thank You!
"The PTA thanks Haley Goodson for the crowd-pleasing music, Jessica Hume and the St. Thomas Restaurant group for the wonderful venue and service, and all the parents who donated the amazing food!" - VIMSIA PTA
