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APPLE NEWS

Franklin Elementary

MAY 16, 2003

 

SUMMER JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

 

What’s New or Happening....

 

 

Executive Committee Vote

 

Two executive committee positions are available.  Mark Iverson and Greg Jones have served on the committee for two consecutive terms and are stepping down.  Nancy Janzen and Duane Sunwold have been nominated so far.  If you or someone you know would like to be considered for the positions please contact the executive committee or let them know at the May 20 Apple Action meeting.   Mark and Greg have done an outstanding job on the committee.  They have both worked very hard during the past two years to see that APPLE continued to grow!  Thank you Greg and Mark for all your hard work. 

  

WANTED! PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE THEMES!

 

We are in need of a theme for next year and possibly for the following year.  Also, some ideas for Spring Events.  If you have an idea the planning committee would love to have your input!  Contact Merrie Dehmer.

 

SIX GRADE FAMILIES LEAVING!

 

To all our six grade families who are moving onto middle school and a new era we wish you success as you embark on a new adventure… NO MORE HOURS!  We will miss each and every one of you.  Please make sure you all attend the last meeting, HINT, HINT!

 

Gary and Cheryl Conner, Daughter Caitlin,

Dennis Davis & Terry Watanabe and son Brian,

Pamela Harrison and son Skylar,

Matthew and Janice Miller and daughter Lauren,

John Nelson and Leslie Kelly and daughter Claire,

Sue Ellen Reese and daughter Alexandria.

 

 

6TH GRADE GRADUATION CELEBRATION

 

When: June 12th

Time: 1:30

Place: Franklin Elementary.

 

Come join in the celebration! Let’s send our 6th graders to Middle school with a bang!  Fliers will be forthcoming.  Keep a look out.

 

Graduating: Caitlin Connor, Brian Davis, Skylar Harrison, Kohl Michel, Lauren Miller, Claire Nelson, Taylor Pearson, Alexandria Reese and Garrett Van Halderen.

 

CONGRATULATIONS SIXTH GRADERS!

 

WE’LL MISS YOU!

 

In addition to our 6th grade families who are departing. We are sad to see the Kovacevich’s and the Doneens leave. We wish the very best for Christine and her children Matthew and Amelia and Amy and Daren with daughter Sydney.  Good luck in your new endeavors.

 

 

APPLE ACTION MEETINGS

FOR 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR!

 

IMPORTANT NEWS: By now you should have attended your required 4 meetings and have 90 hours or be very close. 

 

All meetings are held on Tuesday Evenings, the dates are:

 

May 20, 2003(election night)

 

   Childcare is available in the hallway by the gym during these meetings.  Tables will be set up for QUIET activities.  Good examples are books, coloring, puzzles, board games, homework, etc.  If you are interested in volunteering you will earn DOUBLE APPLE hours!!!  You can contact James Choate-Deeds for more information.

 

 Classroom Coordinators

 

First / Second Grade Coordinator:  Dale Johnson

Third / Fourth Grade Coordinator:  Nancy Janzen

Fifth / Sixth Grade Coordinator:  Jill Poland 

 

Executive Committee

 

Greg Jones      Mark Iverson        Christa Arguinchona

 

 

 

APPLE AGENDA

MAY 20, 2003

 

  1. Auction vote – Christa                                                                        5mins
  2. Committees -   Greg                                                               15mins         
  3. Program Planning Survey – Merrie Dehmer                     10mins
  4. Election of New Executive Members –Christa/Greg                          5mins
  5. Six Grade Family Appreciation – Mark                                       10mins
  6. Expansion Update – Mark                                                   30mins
  7. Goals 2003/04 School Year – Christa                                              20mins
  8. Question/Answer time                                                                ???                                                                      

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

 

 

MAY 2003

 

May 19 – HUBS Family night at River Front Park

May 20 – APPLE Action Meeting – LAST ONE!

 All leaving Six Grade Families need to attend!

May 26 – Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL

 

 

JUNE 2003

 

June 11 – PTG Meeting

June 12 – 6th Grade Promotion 1:30pm All are invited to attend

June 13 - Last day of School.  Early release, to be announced.

June 14 – Flag Day – Be proud fly a flag!

June 15 – Father’s Day

June 17 – Executive and Committee Chairs Meeting – Merrie Dehmer

 

JULY 2003

 

July 15 – Executive and Committee Chairs Meeting – Lisa Regehr

 

AUGUST 2003

 

August 8 – August Newsletter should be out with new roster and families.

August 15 - Executive and Committee Chairs Meeting – Christa Arguinchona 

APPLE COMMITTEES

 

1.    AUCTION COMMITTEE.

 

The auction committee has been broken up into 5 individual committees.  For the Auction to continue each of the following committees will need a chair person as well as a mentor or co-chair.

 

    1.           Auction Food/Beverages

This committee is in charge of obtaining a liquor license, organizing the food and beverages, etc.

 

2.    Auction Procurement

This committee is in charge of organization of procuring items, writing bid sheets, making gift certificates, etc.

 

3.    Auction Volunteer Job Coordinator

This committee is in charge of organizing all of the volunteer jobs including set up and clean up of the auction night.

 

4.    Auction Tickets/Printing

This committee is in charge of printing tickets; catalog, sending out tickets and invitations, etc.

 

5.    Auction Cashiering

This committee is in charge of set up and oversees the cashiering and all that entails.

 

 

2. CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE.

           

Chair: Lisa Regehr.  The Celebrations committee needs volunteers.  The celebrations committee will work with the Planning and Spring Events committee to coordinate events that tie in with the yearly theme. Contact Lisa Regehr

 

3. PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE

 

Chair: Merrie Dehmer. The program planning committee is in need of volunteers.  This committee works with the teachers to help plan events and activities for the year incorporating our yearly theme.  Contact Merrie Dehmer

 

 

 

 

 

4. SPRING EVENT

 

Chair: Merrie Dehmer. Volunteers needed.  This committee plans the Spring Event that is a culmination of the years’ events and activities surrounding the yearly theme.  Contact Merrie Dehmer

 

5. ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE

 

Chairs: Becky Davis and Mona Higgins.  At this time the enrollment committee is full.  If you have questions please contact Becky or Mona.

 

6. FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMITTEE

 

Chair: Lisa Giddings. This committee coordinates foreign language classes for Franklin at large.  Contact Lisa is you’d like to help.

 

7. ORIENTATION COMMITTEE

 

Chair: Duane Sunwold, Mentor: Angie Hayes.  This committee is full.  If you have questions contact Duane or Angie.

 

8. DISTRICT COMMITTEE

 

This needs a couple of people to represent Franklin APPLE on a committee consisting of representatives from the district and both APPLE programs to discuss issues regarding APPLE within the district and the community.  

 

9. KITCHEN POSITION

 

The Kitchen position is open.  This individual is in charge of stocking and maintaining the APPLE Kitchen between the ½ and ¾ classrooms.  Contact Executive committee if interested.

 

10. LIBRARY POSITION

 

Renee Leonhardy will run the Library position.  She is in charge of organizing the library located in the Apple core are. 

 

11. HOURS POSITION

 

Evelyn Hamann.  Tracks hours and meetings attended.

 

 

 

 

 12. NEWSLETTER POSITION

 

Lisa Regehr.  This position issues a newsletter to all Apple 9-10 times per year.  Sends out email notices to Apple families for other committees.

 

13. TREASURER POSITION

 

Robert Van Halderen. Keeps track of APPLE money.  Maintains budgets for individual committees and standing positions.

 

The executive committee and chairs of the above positions meet every month on the Tuesday before the APPLE Action meetings.  The meetings are open for anyone who wishes to attend.   The meetings for the summer months are: June 17th, July 15th and August 12th.

 

SPRING & SUMMER IDEAS

 

MAY 19  “Family Night at Riverfront Park”. FREE –.  5pm – 8:30pm. Unlimited rides.  Sponsored by HUBS to celebrate their second year.  Stop in at the Pavilion and sign the Hubs’ attendance sheet and receive your arm band for a fun filled night!

 

MAY 22, “Franklin Elementary’s 3rd Annual Art Walk. 6:30 – 8pm. The school will be transformed into an amazing GALLERY of your children’s artwork!  Join us in the gym for cookies and punch!

 

JUNE 25,  “50 Cent Feast Night”, Franklin Family night with the Spokane Indians!  Sit together in one block of seats!  Enter to win prizes in the nightly group raffle and enjoy 50-cent hot dogs, sodas and ice cream sandwiches!  A great family event you don’t want to miss.  Reserve your tickets by May 27th.  Cost is $4.00 per person!

 

CYT PRESENTS:  Charlotte’s Web May 23, 24, 30 & 31.  Shows are 7pm.  May 24, 25 & 31 shows at 3pm. Adults $6 and Children $5.

 

Beauty & the Beast May 30, 31 & June 1, 5 & 6.  Shows 7pm.  May 31 and June 1 & 8. Shows at 3pm. Adults $6 and Children $5.  Call 487-6540 to reserve your seats!

 

The Monart Drawing Schools is offering a wide range of summer camps for students who wish to learn how to draw.  They take children ages 6- 12+.  Contact Mrs. Frey at 230-1880 for more information.

 

YMCA Downtown has classes ranging from swimming lessons, Youth programs, (gymnastics, ballet, dance, martial arts, day camps sports), Teen Programs, (workshops, special events, etc).  Call 838-3577.  Membership fees as low as $25.

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

 

Spokane Public Schools

Spokane School District No. 81 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.  The people listed below have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, compliance efforts, and discrimination complaints or concerns.  They can be reached at the school district office, 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane WA  99201-0282.

Ivan Bush, Equal Opportunity Officer, (509) 354-7344

Dave Petty, 504 Officer, (509) 354-7207

Randy Ryan, Title IX Officer, (509) 354-7348

Mark Anderson, ADA (Americans with disabilities Act) Officer, (509) 354-7272