California Pizza Kitchen CONTEST

Wednesday, January 19th

All Day

Stop by California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) anytime on the 19th. Bring the flier OR tell them you are with Pueblo

Give them your child’s ACLab teacher’s name and earn points toward a

PIZZA PARTY for your favorite student’s classroom!

The ACLab that brings in the MOST MONEY on the day of the event earns

10 FREE

PIZZAS!

Participate By:

• Getting it “TO GO” using their Curbside Pick-Up Service
• Taking orders from everyone in the office
• Cater in lunch for employees
• TEACHERS can order a $5 lunch special
• Bring your friends for lunch
• Take the entire family for dinner
• Tell your friends and family to eat (or order)

Borders Gift Card Redemption

This is a follow-up to those who've been wanting to donate their Border's Gift Cards to a Pueblo project.  Unfortunately, the bottom line is there is not a project for Pueblo that will post in time for tomorrow's deadline.  Please go ahead and select another worthy school project to donate to before the deadline expires.  We are sorry to miss out on this, but will be better prepared for next year.  Thanks again!  Tracy Oliver, Pueblo PTO
Below is the response from our school librarian who was trying very diligently to get something for Pueblo listed:
I just went on and checked the status and it is still "under review". It won't even post before the cards expire so I say put out an email thanking everyone for helping but to please go on the DonorsChoose website and donate their cards to another school. We didn't realize that the cards had to be used through DonorsChoose and that you had to have a project. We submitted a project last week and it hasn't posted yet. We learned a lot from this. Borders also wasn't happy when I called them because in order for us to order books we would have to order them through the DonorsChoose selected vendor which is Barnes and Noble!! What a fiasco. Sorry for the confusion. We didn't know this is what it was. It sounded like a great way to get some new books for the library.
I guess you can just say in the newsletter that we appreciate their support (we do!) and we did submit a project to the website that redeems the cards but the project hasn't posted and we don't want the cards to go unused so they should donate them to another school. I know there was one other Kyrene school that had a project posted. Thanks PTO!

Car Wash Gift Cards Available

I know sometimes people are hesitant to try a new company, so here is my two cents about the Car Wash:

CleanFreak Car Wash is owned by the Grondin family. The Grondin’s are the people who offered us the delicious treats at our carnival this year (the fresh kettle corn). They came referred to us by a Kyrene family and after meeting with them, I was thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and generosity. (By the way, I HIGHLY recommend their business Pure Concessions – they were GREAT at the carnival!)

Mr. Grondin offered the PTO Board several FREE car washes so that we could actually try out these facilities before presenting this opportunity to our families. I personally visited the wash on Chandler Blvd just east of Dobson and had a wonderful experience. I was most impressed with the cleanliness of the facility and the amazing staff member that greeted me. The attendant was so friendly and helpful that I actually called and let the business know how impressed I was with him. There was no up-selling or pressure to buy more. I used their free vacuums and left with a clean car inside and out.

These car wash gift cards are a GREAT DEAL! I am using them as stocking stuffers (yes, I will be adding a pack to my own stocking) and gifts for neighbors.

Hope that helps your decision making!

-Tammy Schick

Pueblo PTO President

Borders Gift Cards

If you have Borders Gift Cards to donate to Pueblo from the special event over the weekend, please stay-tuned for how to do that!

With the help of our Language Arts Department Chair, Kathie Cigich, we are setting up an account now on DonorsChoose.org and will notify everyone as soon as it is active. Once active, you will be able to donate your $15 gifts cards to the library!

Thanks for your patience with this – we’re figuring it out as we go along :)

Don’t Miss Chompie’s on Monday!

SHOP & Give Back to Pueblo!

Borders gives schools free gift cards worth $15

On Dec. 4 and Dec. 5, any Borders customer making an in-store purchase, whether of a book or a bagel or a latte, will receive a $15 gift card to donate to a public school of choice.

Anyone purchasing the book "Waiting for 'Superman': How We Can Save America's Failing Public Schools" will receive a second $15 card.

The much discussed documentary "Waiting for Superman," which offers a harsh portrait of the country's public schools, has inspired a promotional collaboration among the Borders Group superstore chain, an education fundraiser and the publisher of the movie's companion book.

Mariposa Fundraising

Mariposa is having a shopping day at Brilliant Sky Bookstore on Chandler and 48^th St. this Saturday from 10a-8p.  If you are planning to do some shopping this Sat and have a burning desire for some goods from Brilliant Sky, please stop by the Mariposa table and mention Mariposa school when you are checking out.  The school will receive 15% of all Mariposa sales back to the school!

Free Vaccine Clinics

Clinics are being provided by Chandler Regional Medical Center in cooperation with Kyrene School District. Parents must accompany children to the clinic and provide previous immunization history. Children six weeks to 18 years of age are eligible for attending.

Clinics will be:

· Tuesday, Nov. 23, 3 to 5 p.m.  at the Kyrene Family Resource Center, 1330 E. Dava Drive

· Tuesday, Dec. 7, 3 to 5 p.m.  at Kyrene de las Lomas Elementary School, 11820 S. Warner-Elliott Loop

For more information, call (480) 728-5697. The CRMC Clinic Hotline is (480) 728-3777.

Dangerous New Drug – BE AWARE!

We received the following information that we felt was important to share with our families:

There is an incredibly dangerous substance our kids are being exposed to, called SPICE or K2. It is 15 times more powerful than marijuana. Tremors, seizures, elevated heart rate, black outs…

It's legal in 44 states (including AZ) and easily accessible. It is sold over-the-counter at smoke shops, swap meets, etc.

Please take a few minutes to look over the following PowerPoint, provided by the Tempe Union High School District.

To view: click on the link below and select “open”. You can also watch the CBS news spot within the slideshow by clicking “CBS News Spot” on the introduction page.

https://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/view.php?page=5,465

Recent Articles on Spice:

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/11/11/20101111scottsdale-glendale-man-spice-car-accident.html

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/11/09/20101109prescott-spice-drug.html

We would like to thank The Parent Network for sharing this information with us.

The Parent Network is a non-profit organization serving parents and the community in Kyrene Elementary, Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union High School Districts. Their number 1 goal is to keep parents involved in education as it impacts our children. If ever you would like more information about any topic, would like to be more involved with the Parent Network or just have questions, comments or concerns, they would love to hear from you!

Contact: Sandy Lowe, President, 480-961-0388

Or visit their Blog: <http://theparentnetwork.typepad.com/the-parent-network/>

Can We Talk? Parent Workshop Series

“Can We Talk?” is a fun, interactive workshop that helps parents enhance their role in their children’s sexuality and health education.  Parents will learn skills to help them better communicate with their children about self-esteem, puberty and sexuality, mixed messages, peer pressure, and other real-life issues children face each day.  Parents will learn non-confrontational communication skills to make “talks” more meaningful and ongoing.

Series: TUESDAYS – November 16, 23, 30 and December 7

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Snacks provided

Location: Kyrene Family Resource Center

1330 East Dava Drive

Tempe AZ, 85283

Located on Ninos Campus, just to the left of the main school building

Cost: This training is being offered FREE for parents through the Pima Prevention Partnership. 

A $25 gift card will be provided by Pima Prevention Partnership for each parent who attends all 4 workshops in the series.

Please REGISTER for this workshop series by contacting Jennifer Hargreaves at 480-783-4060 or emailing jhargreaves@kyrene.org

Eat @ Rubio’s Monday

Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill

Monday, November 15th, 3pm-close

Southwest corner of Rural & Ray

Click on the flier and then print. Give to cashier when ordering. Pueblo receives 20% of your purchase!

See you there!

AIRWORX!

Join Pueblo at Airworx

indoor trampoline center

Monday, November 9th

and/or

Tuesday, November 9th

With a $10 wristband* purchase you get:

• A guaranteed spot on your chosen day
• 2 hours of jumping during the 5pm-8pm block of time
• A hot slice of Papa John’s pizza
• A beverage

Only 200 people can jump at a time, so buy your wristband early to reserve your spot on the day of your choice.

Buy your WRISTBAND

Wednesday, 11/3 – Tuesday, 11/9 during lunch

Cash or Check (made payable to Pueblo PTO) only. Returned checks will incur fees.

ALL JUMPERS MUST HAVE A SIGNED WAIVER ON FILE. If you are new to this facility, parents will need to fill out and sign a waiver before students can jump. Download the form in advance to expedite the process. www.airworx.us

Pueblo earns $5 for every wristband sold – so bring your friends and family! You are welcome to come to both sessions. Wristbands will be available at the venue if additional space is available.

*Wristbands are good for ONE, 2-hour jump session during Pueblo’s block of time only. They may not be used at any other time.

Safety First!

Did you know that if you serve food in a public place (like our school) you are REQUIRED to have a Food Handler’s Permit?

There is FREE testing being held on Wednesday, November 3rd at Desert Vista High School from 4:00pm-6:00pm

Food Safety Manual and Practice Test available by contacting PTO. Pueblo-PTO@hotmail.com

Thanks for helping Pueblo to be the safest place possible for our students, families and faculty.

SOCK DRIVE for the Homeless

Student Council will be holding a SOCK DRIVE for the homeless.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Bring new socks (any size) to your grade’s teacher representative before lunch everyday between November 1st and December 3rd.

Each grade level will receive credit for the number of socks turned in daily. The grade level with the most credits will receive Spirit Points for the December 3rd Pep Assembly!

TURN IN YOUR SOCKS TO

6th Grade: Mr. Fulkerson

7th Grade: Mr. Jacobs

8th Grade: Ms. Watkinson

Tonight is the Carnival!

6:00pm-8:00pm

Free to come – you only Pay to Play! Advance tickets can be purchased through lunch today.

$10 for unlimited ride wristband (Save $5)

5 tickets for $2 (buy 4 get 1 FREE)

Please keep in mind that we only accept CASH and CHECKS (checks should be made payable to PUEBLO PTO – any returned checks will be subject to fees).

PARENTS: If you’d like to help – please go to the VOLUNTEER BOOTH when you arrive. I am certain we can find you a spot!

This is one busy week!

Fall Break is over and we are starting 2nd Quarter off with a BANG!

Tuesday - Friday, October 19-22: Carnival Ticket Pre-Sales during lunch. The carnival is FREE to attend but you must PAY TO PLAY! Buy your tickets early and SAVE BIG!

• Unlimited Rides with Wristband: Pre-Sale Pricing $10 (Save $5)
• Tickets good at games, rides and some food vendors: Pre-Sale Pricing 5 for $2 (Buy 4 get 1 FREE)

Thursday, October 21: PTO Meeting 6:30pm-7:30pm: Held in Pueblo's Library - Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Guest Speaker, Khalid Jenkins, Social Worker for the Kyrene Family Resource Center.

Friday, October 22: Pueblo's 2nd Annual Family Fall Carnival! 6:00pm-9:00pm on the northern end of Pueblo's school grounds. Bring your friends and family and have great fun for an amazing cause!

Additional Carnival Information:
(To view information, click on the links below. The file will appear. You will then need to double-click the file to open.)

Carnival Flier
Carnival Pricing

WE NEED YOU!
Help make this carnival a fun and safe event for our community - see what you can do to help by going to the sites listed below and signing up!

Parent Volunteers: www.mysignup.com/parentpueblocarnival2010
Donations: www.mysignup.com/pueblocarnivalneeds2010
Student Volunteers (limited to 1 shift per student at this time): www.mysignup.com/studentpueblocarnival2010

Carnival: Friday, Oct 22nd 6pm-9pm

326 Total Volunteers Needed!*

WE NEED YOU!

*There are separate sign ups for Adults and Students

ADULTS: Sign up at www.mysignup.com/PARENTpueblocarnival2010

STUDENTS: Sign up at www.mysignup.com/STUDENTpueblocarnival2010  Students are limited to 1 shift!

This is a Community Event - Families and Friends are Encouraged to Participate!

Come ROCK

with Us!

 

Eat at Jimmy & Joe’s This Wednesday!

YOU MUST HAVE A COPY OF THIS FLIER WHEN YOU ORDER FOR PUEBLO TO RECIEVE CREDIT.

Click on the photo, then right click – select Print Picture

-OR-

Check your child’s backpack! Fliers will be sent home with every ACLab student on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Chamberlin Orthodontics

DID YOU KNOW?

Chamberlin Orthodontics, located just east of McClintock on the north side of Ray Road, donated 20 really nice basketballs to our PTO! We were able to gift these items to our Pueblo Basketball Teams – 10 for the girls and 10 for the boys!

We love having the support of our community! Thank you Dr. Chamberlin and your amazing staff! You are appreciated!

For more information about Dr. Chamberlin and his practice go to www.smilestraight.com

Pueblo Book Fair

Monday, October 4th – Thursday, October 7th

A great opportunity to restock your child’s personal library with some of the newest titles and all-time greats! All proceeds from the book fair benefit our school library.

Some teachers will take their classes by the book fair – but all students can visit the book fair before school and again at lunch.

PTO is helping to organize parent volunteers. Go to www.mysignup.com/bookfairvolunteers to help!

School Store

The School Store will be open every Wednesday and Friday before school in room J-8.

J-8 is located in the J Pod near the bike rack on the northeast side of the campus, directly west of the band/orchestra room.

 

 

PRICES

Pueblo Bulldogs Dog Tags $3.00 each

“Stress” Bulldog (4” squishy) $3.00 each

Bulldog Plush Keychain with backpack clip $3.00 each

Bulldog Water Bottle (BPA Free) $4.00 each

Bulldog “Eye Black” (2 stickers) $1.00 each

Bulldog Car Decal (4” round) $2.50 each

Heat Activated Color Changing Pencils $1.50 each

Bulldog Shaped Pencils $2.00 each

Pueblo Bulldogs Custom Bic Pens $1.00 each

Scented Bookmarks (like Smencils) $1 each

Pink Erasers $0.50 each

2-Pocket folders $0.50 each

Protractor $1.00 each

White Poster Board (22”x28”) $1.00 each

Filler Paper, College Ruled, 150 sheets $1.50 per pack

Graph Paper, 4x4 grid, 80 sheets $1.50 per pack

OR Spiral Bound Graph Paper $1.50 each

 

1 Subject Notebook Wide Ruled OR

1 Subject Notebook Spiral Bound College Ruled

$1.00 each

Mechanical Pencils $0.50 each

Highlighters $1.00 each

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WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Miscellaneous Pens and Pencils $0.50-$2.00

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Take a look inside our store!

 

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The School Store has a Strict

NO RETURN / NO REFUND POLICY

Please remember that this store is run by parent and student volunteers for the benefit of our students.

If you have any questions, please email PTO

Pueblo-PTO@hotmail.com

Eat Out For Pueblo!

What better way to support Pueblo than enjoying a fun meal out with friends and family?

Wednesday, September 15th

ALL DAY LONG

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que

(3250 W Frye Road, just South of Chandler Mall)

REMEMBER: Place your GUEST CHECK (NOT charge receipt) in the box located near the entrance of Famous Dave’s labeled PUEBLO MIDDLE SCHOOL. This will allow Pueblo to receive 10% of your purchase – no flier needed!

Order out lunch for work, meet friends for a delicious bite to eat, or bring your family for a down-right yummy meal! However you do it --- do it on Wednesday!

Thanks Famous Dave’s!

GOVERNING BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM

FOR THOSE RUNNING IN THE TEMPE UNION & KYRENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTS

The Parent Network and the Kyrene Chapter of Stand for Children will hold a forum for Governing Board candidates for the Tempe Union High School District and Kyrene Elementary School District.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

At the Tempe Police Substation Auditorium

Members of the audience will be encouraged to write their questions on cards that will be read by the moderators, to be answered by the candidates.

This is a great opportunity for voters to get information about how the candidates might change the schools, or what aspects they'd continue.

For instance:

· TEST SCORES: What do you think should be done to improve test scores, especially for the demographic groups defined by NCLB?

· What will you do to help assure that all students receive an appropriate challenge, those who are below grade level and those who are above it?

· BULLYING: What do you think should be done about bullying? Do you think bullying affects student achievement? How?

· ELECTIVES: Are enough offered? Are they rigorous enough?

· Why do you think the district needs a bond and an override? Or do you think it does not?

· WORLD: What needs to be different in 10 years to support learning for the 21st century? What will you do next year to get the district there?

 

Directions to the Tempe Police Substation

8201 S. Hardy Drive,

Tempe, AZ 85284

From I-10 and Warner (in Tempe)

Go EAST on Warner Road

Turn LEFT onto Hardy Drive

See the substation on your right. Very convenient parking in the lot out front. When that lot fills, parking on the street or in the Tempe Sports Complex

Community Awareness

KITTENS: There are a few stray cats that call our campus home and one has had a litter of 3 kittens. A couple of the teachers are coordinating efforts to find homes for these little ones. If you are not able to adopt but would like to sponsor the neutering of the mamas that keep reproducing (this is the 3rd liter we’re aware of), I am sure the teachers would be grateful. Contact PTO and we will get you pointed in the right direction.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Last year our PTO invited a speaker from ALERT (traffickingaz.org) to share with us the dangers and reality of human trafficking in our area. We were taught how easily our children (middle school aged) are targeted and trapped. It was horrifying and educational. We have several teachers at Pueblo who are actively involved in helping to put an end to this worldwide epidemic. It is through their efforts that we were given the following information about an upcoming event about human trafficking. Please click on the photo below to enlarge.

Administrator of the Year – Mrs. Nacke!

When the judges considered Administrator of the Year nominations, they look at those who manage effectively, foster cooperation, encourage partnerships and play an active role in the success of their area of responsibility.

Jama Nacke of Chandler is this year’s Administrator of the Year. She’s in her first year as principal at Kyrene Pueblo Middle School, 360 S. Twelve Oaks Blvd. Chandler. According to her staff, she has faced death of a faculty member, broken air conditioners, injured staff members and lockdowns among other things and each challenge has been met with calmness and confidence. Nacke takes time each week to honor her staff and let them know they are valued, trusted and respected. She always has a smile on her face and a word of encouragement for others. Her nominators believe her competence in this job is a reflection of the years of training she’s had in Kyrene.

-taken from the Kyrene School District Bulletin

CONGRATULATIONS PRINCIPAL NACKE! WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE YOU LEADING OUR TEAM!

What is a Courage Retreat?

Curious about this myself, I attended one of the Courage Retreats last year so that I could share with parents what it was all about.

I was amazed! The group from Youth Frontiers was astonishing. I was in awe the way they engaged the middle school students. The message that they send is one that we could all benefit from, “Be a catalyst for change”. They not only encourage our kids to accept people for who they are, resist following the crowd and act with moral courage despite their fears – they TEACH them through real-life example how to do that. How to act with moral courage. How to resist following the crowd and how accept people for who they are.

If any of you have had 8^th grade students that have attended Mini-Town, think of these Courage Retreats as “mini” Mini-Towns! These high-energy, day long Courage Retreats are ran by extremely well trained staff from Youth Frontiers (click here to be taken to the Youth Frontiers website) and supported by several amazing High School Students who are volunteering their time to help make a difference in the lives of these middle school students.

Two things to remember:

#1- ASK, ASK, ASK!!! Inquire about the Courage Retreats when your child comes home. Find out what they learned and talk about ways that you can support them in trying to be a catalyst for change. I would even suggest talking with your child before the event. Talk about what your child thinks will happen. How they think this message will be received by the students. I promise you they will be blown away by how many students want to make a change. These are amazing kids. They are strong and confident. They do have the ability to make a difference and once they realize that there are many, many others out there who think the same way they do, they will be even more empowered to stand for what is right.

#2 – Come prepared. Your child should wear comfortable clothing and shoes that they can move in. I would suggest tennis shoes. This isn’t a sit down and get lectured kind of event. Your child will be engaged the entire day!

The school is requesting a $10 donation from each student’s family to help cover the cost of the Courage Retreats. The Prevention Services Grant that was used in the past is no longer available. ALL children WILL participate regardless of donations. However, if you are able, please consider sending in the donation to your child’s teacher to help offset the costs. They are also asking for students to bring a sack lunch if possible. A sack lunch can also be purchased through the cafeteria.

ALL students MUST HAVE a SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP to participate. Students should have already received one from their teachers. More are available, just ask your child’s teacher.

All in all, the Courage Retreats are an unbelievable opportunity for our students. They will help set the tone of the school year and for years to come. This is something your child will not forget.

Thanks Pueblo for helping to make our children well rounded, well educated individuals! You’re the best!

-Tammy Schick, 2010-2011 Pueblo PTO President

School Store Update

Our School Store order has been placed and parent volunteers will be cleaning out the space next week! We need to clean out the old (floppy disks) and bring in the new (bulldog water bottles, keychains, dog tags, etc).

As soon as items arrive we will post pictures and pricing here. The store will be open 1-2 days per week before school. Days and times will be announced soon!

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Polar Ice Profits!

Thank you to all of those how helped to make our 2010 Polar Ice Event a Grand Success! A special Thank you to our coordinator Kristin Stys and her parent volunteers – we couldn’t do it without you!

Now to answer the big question:

How much money did we earn?

….drum roll…

$1,474

Way to go Team Pueblo!

View our 2010-2011 Budget

Our current PTO Budget was voted on and approved at our May 2010 PTO meeting. To view please click on the link below.

2010-2011 Approved PTO Budget

Keep up-to-date with our budget throughout the year by clicking on the link in the side bar. Look under "Helpful Links" and click on "PTO Financial Reports 2010-2011".

2 Great Ways to COOL OFF with Pueblo!

TODAY ONLY

8/20/10

Start your day off right with a JAMBA JUICE! Choose from 3 -12oz flavors for only $3. For sale near the tennis courts. 20% of the proceeds help fund Ms. Dawson’s Field Day next Spring. Student Council Fundraiser

Wrap up your day at POLAR ICE! This will be the ONLY ice skating event hosted by PTO this year! So don’t miss it! 6:30-8:30 $10 per skater, includes rentals and ice time. See post below for additional information.

TODAY is a COOL DAY

to be from PUEBLO!

PTO on Facebook!

Find PTO on Facebook:

Type “Pueblo Parent Teacher Organization” into the search bar. If you see the big bulldog you know you’re there!

Safeway & FREE $$$ For Pueblo

eScrip is the program that Safeway uses to give money back to schools. YOU MUST SIGN UP ONLINE TO PARTICIPATE!

Go to www.escrip.com to get started. If you were previously enrolled you will need to RENEW. If you are new to the program – you will need to sign up. BE SURE THAT UNDER YOUR NAME AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE – IT SAYS “KYRENE DEL PUEBLO MIDDLE SCHOOL”! If it does not, you will need to go to my eScrip (in the top tool bar) and follow the prompts to change. It may take up to 24 hours for changes to show on the page.

Our PTO primarily uses this program to earn money from Safeway. However, there are a few national and southwestern merchants that you may choose to link your information to. Browse the list of participating vendors online.

Right now Safeway is running a special promotion! See information below:

Start Shopping now through September 14th!

can earn 10% of your purchase amounts on thousands of participating products. Shop now, the top 100 schools will receive an additional $1,000 bonus!

Important Dates:
August 11 - Program Starts
September 14 - Program Ends September 18 - Program Redemption Begins and Receipt Prints Start
October 9 - Receipt Prints End
October 13 - Program Redemption Ends

• Program updates can be found in your local store and at BackToSchools.eScrip.com.
• Download the shopping list for the program here

POLAR ICE is BACK!

Students can stop by and purchase tickets all next week Monday, August 16th- Friday, August 20th during student lunches in the cafeteria.

The $10 ticket includes skate rental (if needed) and ice time for anyone interested in skating. We encourage parents to use this opportunity to meet other Pueblo parents – GET TO KNOW YOUR CHILD’S FRIENDS & THEIR PARENTS! There is NO CHARGE for those NOT SKATING.

Siblings and friends are welcome.

IF POSSIBLE: please purchase your tickets during lunch! We would like to have a head count before we arrive at the rink.

TICKETS WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR.