Originally delivered on 9/6/2020 8:46 pm

SUBJECT: September 6, 2020

September 6, 2020
Welcome Back Gators!

We hope everyone has a fun & smooth transition into the 2020-21 school year! Don't forget to take pictures of your child(ren) this week to include in the "First Day of School" section of the yearbook. More info on photo submissions to come.

Membership Toolkit - Register or Update!!

The PTA's website is now streamlined so you can access the directory, store, volunteer sign-ups, calendar, communications and more ALL IN ONE PLACE!

In an effort to get more families to sign up for this vital tool, existing families in the system will receive an initial email with specific log-in directions to update your information.

To create your Membership Toolkit Account: 

  • Go to gaytonpta.com.
  • Click on the Register/Login button.
  • If you already have an account with another organization that uses Membership Toolkit you can use the same email and password to login. You can then proceed to the numbered steps below.
  • Select "Create Account" and fill in the name, email, and password information.
  • Click "verify my email" and then check your email for a link to complete the process. The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive the email, check your spam or junk folders.
  • Once you have verified your email address, log back in and finish the registration process.

1. Complete the Parent/Family and Student Information.

2. Complete the Directory/Publish Preferences.

3. Once these forms are complete, you will be presented with forms for PTA Membership, Gator Giving, and Volunteer Opportunities. All of your Back-to-School needs in one convenient place!

Once the Primary Account is set up, the Primary User can "invite" other email addresses to access his/her account. This allows the Secondary User to have their own login information, but still have access to the family account.



Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us at whitlockra@gmail.com.

***Gator Giving donations can also be made online through the Membership Toolkit website (Gator Giving) . 

Reminders & Upcoming Events
September Birthday Celebrations

Students with a September birthday, join us on September 18th for a birthday photo-op with Gayton's mascot, Alli, between 5-6 PM in the bus loop!!!


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Every month, we will need a 5'8" volunteer to be Ali and a second volunteer. 

Direct questions to long.debbie@outlook.com or sign-up at Birthday Volunteer Signup

Screen Time Dilemma Workshop

There will be a virtual workshop following the first PTA meeting of the year (September 22nd). Susan Townsend Holt, Family Life Coach, will address one dilemma many families are facing this fall - screen time


"This workshop will give you the foundation to manage a "new normal" this fall, which is anything but... to begin creating a healthy and joyful home both on-screen and off."

Room Parents

Despite our virtual start to the school year, our teachers have requested that they still have room parents. The "duties" will look different during virtual learning, but will transition to the typical room parent role when we return to the classroom. 


To sign up, visit the "sign ups" page on Membership Toolkit or via the Membership Toolkit app. If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Clary at kimberlybclary@gmail.com .

Volunteer Form

Don't forget that all volunteers for the new school year will need to complete a new volunteer form.


Volunteer Form

Fundraising Reminders

UPDATE THIS WITH OUR SPECIFIC INFO

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When you shop at http://smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate to your favorite charitable organization.

Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your organization's earnings online.

Calendar of Events
Monday, September 7
Henrico Schools Closed: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
8:00a Henrico Schools Start (Virtually)
Friday, September 18
5:00p September Birthday Celebrations
Tuesday, September 22
7:00p Virtual PTA Meeting & Program: The Screen Time Dilemma
Thursday, September 24
Back to School Night - Virtual
Monday, September 28
Henrico Schools Closed: Yom Kippur
Tuesday, September 29
9:30a Virtual Volunteer Orientation
5:00p Spirit Night: Chipotle
Wednesday, September 30
Reflections Entries Due
Friday, October 2
6:00p Virtual Silent Auction
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