APPLE NEWS

Franklin Elementary

JANUARY 16, 2004

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

What’s New or Happening....

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OPENING

We will be voting for the new executive committee member at the January 20^th Apple Action Meeting. Darla Eaton has been nominated so far. If you are interested in being on this committee or know of someone you can contact any one of the executive members before the next meeting. Thank you Christa for a great Year. You were awesome!

HOURS UPDATE

By the end of January everyone should have 45 hours and attended at least 2 Apple Action Meetings. If you are behind in your hours a Short Fall letter will be sent out in mid February. There are still many committees that need help. The Auction committee can always use help. Contact a committee that you are interested in helping out in.

PIZZA AND BINGO NIGHT!

The Celebrations committee has a fun filled night coming your way on February 20^th from 6-8pm in the Franklin Gym. Come test your bingo skills, enjoy some pizza and juice then visit with people you know and those that you don’t! Fliers coming out at a later date.

AGENDA

APPLE ACTION MEETING

JANUARY 20, 2003

1. C.A.C. Update - Glady Evans 10 mins

2. Enrollment Update – Becky Davis 5 mins

3. Auction:

A. Food/Update – Merrie Dehmer 5 mins

B. Procurment – Darla Eaton 10 mins

C. Job Sign Up – Darla Eaton 10mins

4. Celebrations Update: Mark Iverson 5 mins

5. Kitchen Update – Christa Argonchona 5 mins

6. Executive Member Vote - Christa Argonchona 5 mins

SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE

You may have read the news in the Spokesman Review on Tuesday, January 14^th regarding the Districts decision on elementary school closures. If not, it has been tabled until November 2005. A flier with more information will be sent out soon.

ENROLLMENT 2004/2005

Its that time again to start thinking about next year’s class! There will be a sign up sheet at the Apple Action Meeting for current Apple family siblings who will be entering first grade this fall. It is very important that we have an accurate count so that we know how many openings will be available to new families. If you are not planning on staying in Apple for the next school year please let Becky Davis or Mona Higgins know as soon as possible.

IT’S A GIRL!

Congratulations to Jessica and Matt Gerdes on their newest member and future Apple sibling! Madelyn Josephine Gerdes was born on November 22, 2003. She was 7lbs 5oz with dark black hair and bluish gray eyes.

AUCTION NEWS

The Auction is on March 30th, so mark your calendars if you haven't already. Auction packets, which contain essential papers for family donations and business procurements, should be arriving via a backpack near you. If you
haven't received one by Tuesday we will also have them available at the
Apple meeting. The chance to sign up for your favorite auction job comes at
that meeting as well, rumor has it there are bartending shifts left! We
will have explanations of the event and each job for any parents who are new
to the process. See you there! Tickets to the event will be at a later date.

Also, in order for the Auction to be a success each family is expected to procure a minimum of 3 items. Here is a list of some of the items already procured:

Atlas table from Spokane County Library
Original artwork by Spokane artist Louise Kodis, one of the founding APPLE parents
yoga classes from Harmony Yoga Studio
Chiropractic treatments
Original artwork by APPLE parent Vita White
Creative memories scrap booking supplies
GU Bookstore items

Auction Jobs Schedule

Silent Tables Close: 5:55, 6:15, 6:35, 6:55, 7:15, 7:35, 7:55

Guest Check In / Ticket Sales

5:00 - 6:15 5:15 – 6:30 6:15 – 7:15

*1.Duane Sunwold 1. *1.

2.MaryAnne Sunwold 2.

Bid Separators / Check out Items

5:45 – 6:45 6:15 – 7:15 6:45 – 7:45 7:30 – 8:30 7:45 – 8:45 8:45 – Close

1. 1. *1. 1. 1. 1.

Cashiers

7:15 – 8:15 7:30 – 8:30 7:45 – 8:45 8:45 – Close

1.Dawnelle Shaw 1. 1. 1.Darla Eaton

Bartenders

5:00 – 6:15 5:15 – 6:30 6:00 – 7:15 6:30 – 7:45 7:15 – 8:30 7:45 – Close

1.Kim Erickson 1.Guy Carroll 1.Greg Jones 1.Kurt Dehmer 1.Scott Davis 1.

Drink Tickets / Raffle

5:00 – 6:00 6:00 – 7:00 7:00 – 8:00 8:00 – 9:00

1.Becky Davis 1. 1. 1.

Table Runners / Item Runners

5:45 – 7:00 7:00 – 8:10

1.Christa Arguinchona 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

Food / Kitchen Help

4:30 – 6:00 6:00 – 7:30 7:30 – 9:00 9:00 – Close

1. 1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

Emcee Auction

Loud Auction / Frenzy Bid Recorder

8:00 – End

* Also act as cashier if needed

Darla, Dawnelle and Merrie to act as extra help throughout the evening

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 AGREED to attend 4 out of 7 APPLE ACTION MEETINGS. These meetings are the ones from 7:30pm -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 16, 2003 October 21, 2003 December 2, 2003

January 20, 2004(election night) February 24, 2004 April 20, 2004

May 18, 2004(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 20, 2004. 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 James Choate-Deeds for more information.

HOURS! HOURS! HOURS!

A friendly reminder to all that all APPLE hours are due in on the 8^th day of each month. The rule of thumb is 10 hours per month September - June to get all 90 hours! That’s 2.5 hours each week. Forms are in the core room behind Mrs. Calkins classroom.

Classroom Coordinators

This year each grade level has their own classroom coordinator they are:

1 – Katie Alhafian 2. - Angie Hayes 3. - Samantha Russell

4. - Pierette Wing 5. - Tracy Kloth 6. - Jill Poland

Executive Committee

Christa Arguinchona Nancy Janzen Duane Sunwold

Unsure, need questions answered???

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

Apple Newsletter contact: Lisa Regehr

http://www.sd81.k12.wa.us/franklin/Apple/appleweb.htm

Apple Minutes from

December 2^nd, 2003

Christa Arguinchona discussed the nomination for an Executive Member. Merrie Dehmer officially nominated Darla Eaton. The vote will take place in January.

Stacy Kloth reminded everyone that the hours are due by the 8^th of each month. She requested that you put an explanation in the comments field for hours volunteered. It was requested that parents receive an hours update prior to Christmas break.

Gladys Evans, CAC rep, discussed the school board feasibility study and the closing of schools. The district has 6 filters to decide which of the 38 elementary schools will be closed. Franklin is on the short list. They are not near making a decision. The school board ultimately makes the decision, but under CAC recommendation. If questions, contact Gladys for the school board member names, or contact Mark Anderson.

Christa Arguinchona went over the current list for Committee Commitments. If you want to be part of an Auction Committee, now is the time to be involved. The next auction meeting is on 1/6/03 at 7pm. please contact the head of the committee for more information. Deb Brin Jones spoke of businesses who have donated in the past. She handed out a list and requested you to contact past businesses who have donated before. Merrie Dehmer is looking for committee members for the auction food committee. Dawnelle Shaw is in charge of coordinating committee members for the auction.

Lisa Regher talked about the next field trip scheduled for December 19^th at the Ice Rink in Riverfront Park. Parents are to provide the snacks. Any snack made with peanuts needs to be clearly labeled. Siblings must be paid for and can not ride the bus. Bring sack lunch. Regarding the Celebrations committee, Lisa is resigning, and Mark Iverson will be taking her place. Currently there are not any celebrations scheduled, except the 6^th grade graduation. There was a suggestion of and international potluck and game nights.

EXECUTIVE 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 at Duane Sunwolds house on February 17th. If you can’t attend it is your responsibility to find someone from your committee to attend.

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