In the spirit of the 100th Day of School, here are just some of the things our FCEPTA has done for our community:

• Provided over $13,000 in teacher grants to over 30 teachers.
• Sponsored a visit with the original author of Pete the Cat at Mount Daniel and JTP, and provided all students with an autographed book.
• Held the annual Information Fair with over 25 local organizations participating and supplying Kona Ice for all attendees.
• Worked with Central Office to provide school supplies for every student in the elementary system.
• Hosted our parents-only Fall Social at Audacious Aleworks.
• Staffed the annual Book Fair, providing our elementary schools with over $6000 in funds and 100 donated books to families in need.
• Coordinated the largest FCEPTA/MEH Trivia Night ever with 26 teams fighting for the Golden Cup (Congrats to "Thank a Teacher!").
• Provided a catered "Welcome Back!" breakfast for staff at each school.
• Stocked the staff bathrooms at each school with toiletries and new furniture.
• Purchased a new Virginia state flag for Oak Street Elementary school.
• Worked with local businesses to host semi-monthly dine out nights in The Little City and beyond, bringing in over $1200 to support our organization.
• Stocked the lounges with treats on Teacher Workdays and provided Cocoa & Cookies before winter break.
• Sold hundreds of Spirit Gear items, including our newest T-shirt design by Ms. Fiddy, cozy pajama pants and hoodies, and the very popular stuffies.
• Collaborated with over 190 budding Picassos to create lasting masterpieces through the Original Works fundraiser.
• Facilitated the rebranding of the in person Principal Coffees to virtual School Spotlights, hosting monthly programming to explore our schools more deeply and ensuring the information is accessibly to a wider audience.
• Funded the painting of the Bike Garden at Mount Daniel, executed spectacularly by Meridian students.
• Hosted a Room Parent Orientation with representatives collaborating to best support our classrooms.
• Supported after school programs at Oak Street in partnership with Baroody Camps.

Thank you to each of you for the kindness you show, the time you give, and the heart you bring to our community.