Ben Franklin PTA

Eager Eagle for October 18, 2007

Jog-a-thon

As I sit writing this, I am listening to the Macarena while the kindergarten students are outside jogging. It is going to be a wet day, but our students do not care. Thanks to all of you who helped today with counting money, leading warm-ups, and working outside. You are amazing!

Parent Connection Night

Thursday, October 18^th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., we will have a parent night so you can learn more about what we do with your children at school and how you can help at home. We are trying hard to bridge the parent/teacher communication gap. Four classes will be offered and parents can choose which two they would like to attend. The classes will be: Math Curriculum & Math Games, Literacy (comprehension and reading strategies), Writing (how to help your child at home with writing), and Technology & Internet Safety. We will meet in the commons and then break into classes. Each session will last 45 minutes. Hope you can make it!

Halloween Parade

Each year we have a school-wide parade to celebrate fall, harvest and Halloween. Halloween is on a Wednesday this year, which is early dismissal, so we had to squeeze things into the day. Students will eat lunch on a different schedule; K-2 will eat from 10:55– 11:15, grades 3-4 will eat from 11:20-11:40 and grades 5-6 will eat lunch at 11:30. The parade will begin at 12:30 in the commons. We will have chairs set up for parents. If you can walk here, I highly suggest you do so, as parking will be scarce. We cannot open the playground for parking since students will be outside for dismissal. Please remember costumes may not be violent or gory, for example: knives, swords, blood etc. Students may not wear their costume to school. Following the parade, classrooms are scheduling activities of some sort.

Lost and Found

Once again, it boggles my mind to see so many jackets and coats already in the lost and found. Please check to see if your child is missing clothing. We will donate all lost and found items after the Thanksgiving break.

Help Wanted

The school district is looking for bus drivers for various routes. If you are looking for a part-time or full time job, please apply on-line on the district web site. Additionally, food service is looking for staff as well.

Dates to Remember

October 26 – No School for Students

October 31 – Halloween Parade

November 12 – Veterans Day, No School

November 16, 19 and 20 (half days) - Conferences

November 22, 23 – Thanksgiving Break

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Home PTA Join the PTA 2007-2008 Board Minutes PTA Newsletter Enrichment Programs Legislation Ben Franklin Calendar SCRIP Program Links Archive Ben Franklin Elementary School 12434 NE 60th Street Kirkland, WA 98033 425.822.7460	Eager Eagle for October 18, 2007 Jog-a-thon As I sit writing this, I am listening to the Macarena while the kindergarten students are outside jogging. It is going to be a wet day, but our students do not care. Thanks to all of you who helped today with counting money, leading warm-ups, and working outside. You are amazing! Parent Connection Night Thursday, October 18^th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., we will have a parent night so you can learn more about what we do with your children at school and how you can help at home. We are trying hard to bridge the parent/teacher communication gap. Four classes will be offered and parents can choose which two they would like to attend. The classes will be: Math Curriculum & Math Games, Literacy (comprehension and reading strategies), Writing (how to help your child at home with writing), and Technology & Internet Safety. We will meet in the commons and then break into classes. Each session will last 45 minutes. Hope you can make it! Halloween Parade Each year we have a school-wide parade to celebrate fall, harvest and Halloween. Halloween is on a Wednesday this year, which is early dismissal, so we had to squeeze things into the day. Students will eat lunch on a different schedule; K-2 will eat from 10:55– 11:15, grades 3-4 will eat from 11:20-11:40 and grades 5-6 will eat lunch at 11:30. The parade will begin at 12:30 in the commons. We will have chairs set up for parents. If you can walk here, I highly suggest you do so, as parking will be scarce. We cannot open the playground for parking since students will be outside for dismissal. Please remember costumes may not be violent or gory, for example: knives, swords, blood etc. Students may not wear their costume to school. Following the parade, classrooms are scheduling activities of some sort. Lost and Found Once again, it boggles my mind to see so many jackets and coats already in the lost and found. Please check to see if your child is missing clothing. We will donate all lost and found items after the Thanksgiving break. Help Wanted The school district is looking for bus drivers for various routes. If you are looking for a part-time or full time job, please apply on-line on the district web site. Additionally, food service is looking for staff as well. Dates to Remember October 26 – No School for Students October 31 – Halloween Parade November 12 – Veterans Day, No School November 16, 19 and 20 (half days) - Conferences November 22, 23 – Thanksgiving Break
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