APPLE NEWS

Franklin Elementary

APRIL 22, 2004

SPRING IS HERE!

What’s New or Happening....

 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OPENING 

Nominations were held at the April 19^th meeting. There are two positions open and we have three nominees.  They are:  Michael Kay, Mark Neubauer & Tracey Van Halderen. An official vote will be held at the May 17 Apple Action Meeting.  To vote you must attend this meeting.  The terms are June-to-June and September-to-September.

WASL TESTING TIMES

April 18 – May 6 is set aside for the required testing for 3^rd – 6^th graders.  The teachers will let the students know which days the tests will be given. The District is providing snack.  Please make sure your child has a good nights sleep and a good breakfast on testing days.

OUTSTANDING AUCTION  RECEIPTS

Please turn in your receipts from the Auction if you still have expenses that need to be reimbursed. We are unable to complete our final tally of net proceeds without all expenses being turned in. Please also turn in your receipt with an expense form. These are available in the core area behind Beth Calkin's room.  If they are not received by April 29^th, the Auction Committee will consider it a donation on your part. Thank you!

OUR BIGGEST AUCTION EVER!

 Wow!  A big round of applause to the Auction Committee.  The Auction was our most successful ever with Gross sales of  $16,000.  Thank you to all the families who participated in the Auction and made it a great success. We could not do it without you.    A special thank you from the procurement committee, to Ed and Brenette Leifer, Terry Morehouse, Mo Al Hafian, and Jackie Neubauer for all of their assistance!

Thanks - Angie

EXCUTIVE MEETING

The Executive Meetings are held the Tuesday before every Apple Action Meeting.  The meeting is for ALL Committee Chairs, Standing Positions, classroom coordinators and the Executive members.  They are from 7-9pm.  The next meeting will be on May 10^th. At  Lisa Regehr’s house.   The leadership meeting is open to all Apple Parents.  Coffee and cookies will be served....

ORIENTATION COMMITTEE NEEDS HELP!

Angie Hayes needs someone to help out with the Orientation Committee for our new families this summer.  Please contact Angie if you are interested in joining this committee.  It’s a great opportunity to start earning hours for next year.

WANT TO JOIN A COMMITTEE?

If you want to become more involved in Apple think about joining a committee.  There are several committees who always need help, especially during their “Peak” time.  Now is the time to join the Theme/Program Planning committee for the Ecosystems Theme next year.  The Spring Events committee will be needing help next month at the Renaissance Fair in several capacities.  We are in need of a Recorder (Minutes at the meetings) for next Month as well as next year.  The Auction can ALWAYS use help.  If you are interested plan on coming to the next leadership meeting. You may also contact Merrie Dehmer for Spring Events and Program Planning committees.

ENROLLMENT 2005/2006

The enrollment for 2005 – 06  is now complete.   Below is a list of our new apple families.  We look forward to meeting them at the Orientation meeting as well as the first day of school!  Welcome...

Hailee Hieronymus  1^st                    Dan & Jessica Hieronymus

Kendra Shew 1^st                                Bronwyn & Lance Shew 

Amber Wagner 1^st                             Bryce & Denise Wagner         

Sophia Waldenberg 1^st                    Carol Waldenberg              

Isaac Caruso 1^st                                Lynn & Patrick Caruso                                              

Evan Kittel 1^st                         Jackie & John Kittel

SPRING EVENT

The all Apple Spring Event is fast approaching!  There was a lot of information regarding this fabulous event  at our Apple Action Meeting.  The dates to mark on your calendar are May 20^th.  We will be having an all day Renaissance Festival at Franklin park from 9am – 3pm.  Clean up from 3-4pm then a Banquet from 4pm –7pmish.  Students are to wear their costumes for this event so please make sure they bring them to school on May 20.  We will be providing the main dishes and drinks, but are asking you to bring fruit, salads and deserts. Contact Merrie Dehmer if you can help out during the day or for the Banquet later that night. There will more information coming soon as well as at the next Apple Action Meeting on May 17^th.

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TO ALL APPLE PARENTS:

The results of the vote on the Spring Event Proposal for 2006 were:

15---NO        47---YES

As a program, we will be going to the Puget Sound Area for an extended weekend related to an environmental theme at a date to be announced sometime next spring.

The Executive Committee wants to express our appreciation for the respectful, honest and enlightening conversation that took place at the best-attended Apple meeting in memory! Thank -you ALL for sharing your values, your ideas and your capacity to tolerate different opinions with our Apple Community. We are all the richer for it.

Within 12 hours of the meeting (by 9 am on Wed!), 2 parents had approached us with ideas for fund-raisers to ensure that families can afford gas and the expense of taking any other family members with them on this trip.

We look forward to working with the entire group on this adventure next year. Again, thank you all.

Anne, Becky and Darin

2005-2006 Classroom Coordinator

½ Classroom Coordinator Chrys Eastman

¾ Classroom Coordinator Lori Naylor

5/6 Classroom Coordinators?

ALL FRANKLIN 6^TH GRADE CAMPOUT

All our sixth graders are heading to camp on May 12 & 13.  They are camping out at Shoshone Campgrounds in Idaho.  They will be hiking, orientating and doing ropes courses.  They will need to take a sack lunch for May 12 but all other meals will be provided.  However, they could use more snacks for the kids.  There are roughly 48 6^th graders at Franklin.  Please no peanut products.  If your child has a special diet make sure you talk with their teacher.

APPLE Minutes

2/15/05

1.     Beth Calkins Update; Darla shared that Beth would be starting ½ days starting February 22^nd, until Spring break.  After Spring break she will return full time. Until then the same substitute will be in the classroom.

2.        Enrollment Committee/PTG; Sarah needs help with orientation for future APPLE candidates. The tours will be in the afternoon of March 8^th and 11^th, as well as all day on March 10^th. She needs 2 people per time slot in case there are many families at the same time to be shown around. The sign up sheet is in the APPLE area. Currently there are 6 openings in first grade-4 boys and 2 girls…..  The PTG book swap is coming up. The readings will be from 6:30-7:15 and the swap will begin at 7:15 in the gym. Help is needed receiving the adult books after school-for approximately 15 minutes-February 15,16,22,23. If you can stay and pass out tickets for these adult books, let Sarah know.

3.        Auction update; Darla passed out the invitation that is available to download off the website. This will already be mailed to families who have attended in the past. Make sure to invite right away as the Lewis and Clark auction will be the same night. 6 tickets will be sent home shortly. As soon as you receive them please contact Karon Silva Sanborn and leave her a message so she can confirm receipt. The tickets are $15 a piece and you can contact Karon if you need more. A notice will be with the tickets notifying you when to return the money and any unsold tickets to the office……Please turn in the procurement paperwork as soon as possible. There is a four tear filing system in the APPLE area with all the paperwork including a slot in which to return it. When the paperwork does get turned in, there is a lot of input required to make the auction happen. Please turn in your items to Angie. She will pick them up if this is an issue. At the very latest, the items can be turned in on the day of the auction from 10-12, at the Rendezvous….. Do not forget the auction date is March 19^th. Sign up sheets were available for jobs at the auction. It is required that every parent (not just every family), sign up for at least one job. You will receive a phone call one week from the auction to remind you of the position signed up for….. The auction committee would like to make buttons so the people working can be easily identified, but the button maker is still missing. If anyone knows of where it is, or has one to lend, please contact someone in the auction committee…. Photos are still needed for the half time slide show. This can be of kids, teachers, or parents participating in APPLE. These pictures can be anytime after last years auction and even be at a regular play date including APPLE kids. Please turn these into Jim Wilkey…..  The APPLE teachers are in need of a digital camera….The committee will be making an appetizer and desert cookbook to sell at the auction. The proceeds will be donated to the PTG. Please submit recipes to Jeff Sanborn  by March 10^th.

4.        Spring Event Update; Merrie was unable to attend.

5.        Mission Statement Update; Carrie Lipe reminded us of the intention behind developing a mission statement for the program. She has requested any parents from a long time ago to contact her or if any one knows if there is a file with APPLE history in it to please let her know. A small task force will be started soon.

6.        Kitchen Use/Express; Anne reminded us not to use the craft items in the closet just before the kitchen as these belong to Express. Bonnie is missing their digital camera charger from this closet. Please return it if you are aware of where it is. Let Anne know when you know when you will be in need of the kitchen so she can make sure the kitchen is ready for your activity and so she can better manage everyone’s needs. Also let Anne know if you have any concerns.

7.        Citizen Advisory Committee Update; Gladys handed out a letter that covers how to send a letter to our legislature and address the major concerns such as the continual school deficit…Each school is receiving an instructional coach to-teach the teachers.  Ours is-Nancy Brady…Regarding the reconstruction of the elementary schools, the completion may be postponed due to the skyrocketing cost of lumbar and steel. It is estimated now that the budgeted amount will not cover this new raise in price. Our school will be housing 2 new classes until this project is completed…Over the next two meetings they are going to discuss fitness and health and the WASL.

A final request was made for parents to volunteer on T/Th for 1 hour to assist in Bloomsday training. See Vita if you would like to participate.

APPLE ACTION MEETING MINUTES            Date:  April 19, 2005

Enrollment Committee Report:  Sarah Malm

            2005/2006 enrollment is completed.  It went very well and there are lots of people excited about APPLE and becoming a part of our community.  There are approximately 35 children on the waiting list and the new number of incoming students was announced.

Expansion Committee Update:  Nancy Janzen

            This committee was reformed last fall and a presentation to the School Board was made.  It was very well received by the Board.  A reply letter was received that indicated more evaluation is necessary before any decision is made, as there are a number of programs wishing to expand.  It was encouraging to note that one Board member expressed their approval of APPLE by stating that it could be a model for the school district.

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Report:  Gladys Evans

            Nutrition and physical fitness were topics discussed at the last meeting.  There will be changes in teaching these subjects.  There aren’t any emergent issues pressing the committee at this time.

Spring Event 2005:  Merrie Dehmer

            Spring Event for 2004/2005 year will be held on May 20, 2005.  We will be hosting a Renaissance Faire.  We will be able to invite all of Franklin and are excited to show what we have been working on this year.  The kids will be given cards to be stamped after completion of activities at the Faire.  We are inviting the press/media to this event and are also inviting Discovery School and South Hill Montessori. 

Some students will be working the Faire showing their wares in booths and others will be performing and doing activities.  A schedule will be worked out so all can enjoy the Faire.  Students will need to bring sack lunches that day.  Lunch items will be provided for adult volunteers.  Parents are strongly encouraged to try to attend especially for the performances of our students.   After the Faire and all the clean up the APPLE community will enjoy a feast.

We are expecting to come in on budget.  This should prove to be yet another memorable event for APPLE.  We are still in need of some “sewers” so please contact Merrie Dehmer if you can help in this area.  Look for sign-up sheets coming soon to the core area. 

Executive Committee Nominations:  Becky Davis

            Nominations for two positions on the Executive Committee are accepted.  Nominees are moved and seconded as follows:  Michael Kay, Tracy Van Halderen, and Mark Neubauer.  The three nominees introduce themselves to the APPLE community and give a brief statement.  Voting will take place in May.

Auction Results:  Kimm Hill, Darla Eaton, and Angie Hayes

            A HUGE THANK YOU went out to all of the people who helped make this Auction so great.  A number of specific people were given special praise for going above and beyond such as the Leifer who procured as many as 50 items.  WOW!!  Angie Hayes will be stepping down as head of procurements.  Please be thinking about who may fill this important position.  Thanks also go out to those special people who headed up the classroom projects.  Balloon/Candy thank you’s go to people on the Auction Committee.  Job well done!  All of the numbers are not absolute yet (as there may be more reimbursement requests outstanding) but as of meeting time the net profit from the Auction was $12,864.  These numbers were broken down with more specificity. 

Treasurer’s Report:  Robert Van Halderen

            A report was given regarding the amounts spent in prior years.  There is approximately $24,000 in the reserve account at this time.  Expected spending this year is $10,400 and at present we have spent $5,700.  There was discussion about the reserve account.

Spring Event 2006:  Anne Buckley-Jones

            A brief description about the importance of committees in order for APPLE to perform at its peak was given as well as a reminder about the Leadership Meetings that take place one week before APPLE Action Meetings.  All chairs and standing positions are expected to attend but these meetings are open to the APPLE community and all are encouraged to attend to give input and learn what is happening “behind the scenes.” 

The Executive Committee wanted more input than just the initial survey that has distributed so a vote on the Spring Event 2006 proposal took place at the meeting.  This vote was taken by secret ballot after a 10-minute question and answer session took place.  A brief outline of questions and their answers are as follows:

Siblings?  Cost?  Yes—$55 per person

Trip tied to theme of year?  Yes—The Natural World

Does this involve a weekend?  Thursday, Friday, Saturday and come back Sunday

Are there alternate sleeping accommodations if you don’t want to stay with the group?  Yes—hotels, motels, etc. at your own expense

Plans for other field trips during year?  Yes—several places to go locally that tie in with theme

Teacher’s input on 2006 proposal?  General comments very positive but this is a decision parents need to make.  Biggest concern—every child has opportunity to attend

Alternative to do away with $55 cost/assistance for families that need it?  Yes additional fund raiser(s) a possibility

What is the transportation like?  Charter bus.  Students have to ride and there is some room for parents and siblings

Possibility of student participating without parent?  Looking into it.  Family would be responsible for finding a “foster family” for their child for the weekend

How many parents required on bus?  4 per bus

How much parent participation is needed once we get there?  Various chaperones and help needed for food preparation, etc.  Committee will set a schedule ahead of time.

A discussion was allowed on a wide range of APPLE related topics.  The floor was opened and every person present was given the opportunity to voice an opinion/comment one time during a two-minute time frame.  At 9:00 p.m. announcement was made that should anyone attending wish to cast a vote regarding the proposal for 2006 Spring Event and then leave during open floor could do so.  Remaining people at Meeting after all comments are heard vote and results will be announced.

Submitted by:  Ann Michel

  IMPORTANT DATES

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APRIL 2005

April 28 – Spaghetti Feed and School starts at 9:30am

April 29 – May Day Celebrations 1:30pm

MAY 2005

May 1 – Bloomsday

May 5 - School starts at 9:30am

May 8 – Happy Mother’s Day

May 11 – PTG Meeting 6:30pm

May 12 - School starts at 9:30am

May 12 – All Franklin 6^th grade campout – Shoshone Camp

May 17 – AA Meeting 7-89pm

May 19 - School starts at 9:30am

May 20 – Renaissance  Festival 10am-3pm

May 20 – Renaissance Banquet 4pm – 6pmish

May 21 – Spokane Lilac Torchlight Parade

May 26 - School starts at 9:30am

May 30 – Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL

JUNE 2005

June 2 – School starts at 9:30am

June 3 – Kindergarten Reception 3:15 – 4pm

June 8 – PTG Meeting 6:30pm

June 9 - School starts at 9:30am

June 14 – Flag Day

June 15 – Sixth Grade Shortcake luncheon 12noon & Graduation in the Park 2pm

June 16 - School starts at 9:30am

June 16 – Last Day of School

June 16 – Apple Sixth Grade campout at Twin Lakes

June 19 – Happy Father’s Day

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

APPLE ACTION MEETINGS

FOR 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR!

Mark your calendars now for the school year so as not to miss any meetings!  Remember you are REQUIRED to attend 4 out of 7 APPLE ACTION MEETINGS.  These meetings are the ones from 7:00pm -9pm.  The classroom meetings are held first from 7pm -7:30pm with either your classroom teacher or the classroom coordinator.  It is in your best interest to attend ALL meetings so that you can keep abreast of events happening in the APPLE Program! 

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

September  21 2004    October 19 , 2004    December 7 , 2004(election night) 

January 18 , 2005  February 15 , 2005   April 19 , 2005 

 May 17, 2005(election night)

Election nights are when we vote for new executive members.  There are no meetings in November or March.  However, the APPLE Auction will be held on March 19, 2005. All families are needed to work this event. 

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  Matt Gerdes for more information.

Classroom Coordinators 2004-2005

First / Second Grade Coordinator:  Katie Al Hafian

Third / Fourth Grade Coordinator: Dale Johnson

Fifth / Sixth Grade Coordinator: Nancy Janzen  

Executive Committee

Beck Davis                                   

Darin Eckert                                   

Anne Buckley-Jones                       

Unsure, need questions answered??? 

They are here to help you make your school year a successful one!