APPLE NEWS
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY APRIL 21, 2006
“SPRING IS HERE”
COMMITTEE NEWS
AUCTION COMMITTEE
Angie Hayes, Kimm Hill & Darla Eaton
The 2006 Auction season has come to a close and with it
I must sadly announce Darla Eaton's retirement as Auction Co-Chair. Darla has
done a fantastic job on the auction the last few years and was responsible for
implementing many of the changes that have made the auction so efficient and
successful. We will miss her wisdom and enthusiasm!
On a happier note, Bronwynn Shew will take Darla's place as Co-Chair. Brownwynn
is creative and energetic and I'm really looking forward to working with her.
Welcome aboard Bronwynn!
During the loud portion of the auction we had a mini-fundraiser to help support
this year's spring event. The auction raised $710.00 to help with the costs of
the event.
After expenses, net proceeds for the 2006 Auction were $17,571.60.
A BIG thank you goes out to the APPLE community and your family and friends for
their generous support of our program!
The auction is our only fundraiser and has proven to be an extremely successful
and enjoyable event. However, it cannot be done by just a few us. We are always
looking for parents who would like to share their energy and talent to make this
event a great one. If you are interested in participating on the Auction
Committee contact me for more information.
Kimm Hill Auction Co-Chair
CAC
Gladys Evans
No report Received
CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
Lisa Regehr
Thank you to Carol Waldenberg, Jessica Hieronymus and Deb Lemley for joining this committee and Denise Wagner for agreeing to Chair this committee for the 2006/07 school year! Our first meeting is Friday, April 28, 6pm at Applebee’s
Dawnelle Shaw and Christa Arguinchona
No new reports
ORIENTATION / MENTORING COMMITTEE
Angie Hayes
No Report Received
SPRING EVENT COMMITTEE
Merrie Dehmer
SPRING EVENT MAY 18 – 19 – 20 – 21, 2006
The Spring Event Packets went out Tuesday night and for those that didn’t receive them they went home on Wednesday in your Childs backpack.
On the left hand side of your folder are loose papers that need to be filled out and turn in. Apple will pay for all Apple students and one parent. All others need to turn in their payment of $65.00 per person by May 1st. Make checks payable to Franklin Apple. There will be a girl’s dorm / boy’s dorm / single & families dorm. Some families will be on the top floors of the girls and boys dorms.
For those interested in taking a Whale watching or Protection Island tour on Saturday, you need to make a separate check payable to Franklin Apple. Protection Island tour must have a minimum of 30 people paid in advance. If there are not enough people your check will be returned to you. As soon as we know how many people will be left at the Fort we’ll be able to plan other activities for those left behind.
Reminder that there is a sign up sheet in the core room for volunteers on the trip. Volunteer times and events as well as schedules are in your folder. We need everyone to help out on this Spring Event. You earn APPLE hours for the times you work.
The Peanut ban on all Buses will be strictly enforced. There is a notice in your Events packets. A suggestion for alternative foods was sent via email and one is included in this newsletter. The Al Hafian family thanks you for your support.
There are maps included in your packet for those driving. There is also a Ferry schedule and price sheet included.
When your child is not in a proposed Marine Education schedule event, parents will be responsible for their child when they have free time.
Here is the web page for Fort Flagler:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Fort+Flagler&pageno=1
If you choose NOT to stay in the dorms here are other options for lodging.
http://www.porthadlock.org/Port-Hadlock-motels.html There are plenty of rooms available in Port Townsend. It’s roughly a 20 minute drive to Fort Flagler from Port Townsend. Rates are very reasonable in Port Townsend. Check out this website for Room availability. http://www.ptguide.com/
ENROLLEMENT COMMITTEE
Lori Naylor & Sarah Malm
Franklin APPLE has enough children for a full 1st grade classroom, 2/3 classroom, ¾ classroom and a 5/6 classroom. The staffing will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2006 regarding a new APPLE teacher. Room placement will be at a later date.
STANDING POSITIONS
BABYSITTING
Toraj Farzana
There is a need of someone to take over next year’s babysitting duties. You earn double APPLE hours for this position during the AA meetings. If interested please contact Toraj.
HOURS
Jodie Pierson
All families except those new to our program should have completed around 60 by this point in the school year. Thank you for your dedication and support of what makes our program so successful!
Your time is valuable, and it is easy to see that you value Apple because there have been 3961 hours recorded so far this year! You are all so amazing!!!
KITCHEN
Stacy Eckert
No Report Received
NEWSLETTER
Lisa Regehr
Reminder to all that information is due on the Thursday after the APPLE Action for the newsletter. Please mark your calendars as a reminder to yourselves.
SIXTH GRADE EVENTS COORDINATOR
Steve & Pierrette Wing
No Report Received
TREASURER
Dan Pierson
Apple Auction GROSSED: $21,086.50. The Net proceeds after expenses are $17,571.60. We also took in on the side an extra $710 just for the Spring Event! Wow! A big round of applause to the Auction Committee. The Auction was our most successful ever. Thank you to all the families who participated in the Auction and made it a great success. We could not do it without you.
WEBSITE / MINUTES
APPLE MEETING APRIL 18TH
Meeting brought to order.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND BYLAWS
Jim Wilkey proposed vote to change the bylaws of APPLE specifically to amend the Leadership committee membership. The dialogue to begin at next Leadership meeting in order to propose to the APPLE community various models to increase the number and/or length of term of the Leadership Committee.
The proposal to amend the bylaws with regard to this issue reflects the expansion of the APPLE program and increased number of challenges that program has/will encounter.
The proposed vote passed on voice count.
All suggestions/input are requested via email or attendance at the next APPLE Leadership Committee.
NOMINATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Nominations were taken for Leadership Committee members to fill current/pending vacancies.
Lori Naylor nominated Pam Adams and seconded with voice count carrying/approving this nomination.
Sarah Malm nominated Darcy Bierman and seconded with voice count carrying/approving this nomination.
Vote for confirmation of above nominees will be held at next APPLE meeting.
APPLE AUCTION UPDATE:
Kimm Hill presented the final tally and numbers for the successful APPLE Auction. The Auction brought in greater then $17k. Kimm Hill also noted that loud auction added another ~$700 dollars to this year’s spring event.
SPRING EVENT UPDATE:
Merrie Dehmer presented current information with regard to impending Spring Event. Spring Event packets were presented. Please note that the Spring Event is paying for all students and one parent for this trip. Any other parents, children require $65 fee per person payment by May 1st.
Information on Tours for Whale watching and Protection Island is included in the packets. These are additional cost items and will require commitment and prepayment. A minimum of 30 participants are required.
ABSOLUTELY NO PEANUT PRODUCTS on this trip please.
Volunteers are needed and signup sheets are in the classrooms. These hours count to APPLE time.
Please note that the departure/loading will begin at 07 at the South Hill Park and Ride. It is recommended not to leave valuables in your vehicles. Buses are scheduled to depart at 07:30 on the 18th of May.
HOURS UPDATE
Jody Pierson presented our current tally of hours totaling over 3000 for the APPLE community. This reflects the great commitment from the APPLE Community.
Families (with exception to “newbies”) should have a minimum of 60 hours at this point in the year.
COMMITTEE CHAIR UPDATES
Jackie Neubauer presented new chair positions for the upcoming year: Our thanks to all work accomplished this year by all chairs and committees.
Meeting adjourned.
FRANKLIN SCHOOL CARNIVAL LUAU
You are invited to the Franklin Elementary School Carnival Luau!! Saturday, April 22, 2006 4-7pm (enter at the west Gym door only)
Purchase tickets in advance to receive 5 for a dollar! Tickets will be 4 for a dollar at the door on Saturday. Prepayment must be received by today, Friday, April 21st.
Fun For All Ages! Pass it on!!
**No items priced over $1 (Tickets are 4 for a $1 at the door)
**See "Otto" from the Spokane Indians between 5-6.
**Many booth games to play, Big Bingo (great prizes for kids & adults), Pie In The Face (featuring our retiring principal, Mrs. Seeman),
Limbo Cake Walk, Raffle Drawings and more!
**Kitchen available from 4-6:30:
Hot Dogs, Pop, Water, Fishy Crackers, Potato Chips, Cotton Candy,
Fruit Cups, String Cheese!
Come out and have some fun, support the kids and dress Hawaiian with us! Hope to see you there!
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OPENING
Nominations were held at the April 18th meeting. There are two positions open and we have two nominees. They are: Pamela Adams and Darci Bierman. An official vote will be held at the May 9th Apple Action Meeting. To vote you must attend this meeting. The terms are June-to-June and September-to-September.
The Executive proposed a change to our bylaws so that APPLE can explore the possibility of increasing our executive committee to 4 or 5 members and perhaps extending the 1 year term to 18 months. The proposal was approved at the April AA meeting.
WASL TESTING TIMES
April 17 – May 5 is set aside for the required testing for 3rd – 6th 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.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the district Equal Opportunities office, Ivan Bush, (509) 354-7344.
2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR!
APPLE ACTION MEETINGS
Mark your calendars now for the school year so as not to miss any meetings! Remember you are REQUIRED to attend 4 out of 8 APPLE ACTION MEETINGS. These meetings are from 7-9pm. 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 20, 2005 October 18, 2005 December 6, 2005 (election night)
January 17, 2006 February 7, 2006 March 7, 2006 April 18, 2006
May 9, 2006 (election night)
Election nights are when we vote for new executive members. There is no meeting in November. However, the APPLE Auction will be held on March 4, 2006.
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. Students may not use equipment in the Express room. If you are interested in volunteering you will earn DOUBLE APPLE hours!!! Contact Toraj Farrenza for help with childcare.
All meetings are open to all APPLE families. The APPLE Action Meetings are designed to inform the entire APPLE Community of any issues related to the program and committee updates. Open-ended discussions are at the committee level or during the Leadership meetings.
Jim Wilkey updates the APPLE Website. You can find last years newsletters and info on each of the Teachers classrooms. It is updated monthly. Go ahead and take a look to familiarize yourselves!
Classroom Coordinators
1/2 Chrys Eastman 3/4 Lori Naylor 5/6 Dawnelle Shaw
Executive Committee
Michael Kay Jackie Neubauer Jim Wilkey
They are here to help you make your school year a successful one!
IMPORTANT
DATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
APRIL 2006
April 22 – Franklin Carnival 4-7pm - Gym
April 27 – School Starts at 9:30am
MAY 2006
May 2 – Leadership Meeting 7pm TBA
May 4 - School Starts at 9:30am
May 9 – APPLE Action Meeting, 7-9pm LAST ONE!
May 11 - School Starts at 9:30am
May 14 – Mother’s Day
May 17 - PTG Meeting 6:30pm
May 18-21 – APPLE SRPING EVENT
May 25 - School Starts at 9:30am
May 29 – Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
JUNE 2006
June 1 - School Starts at 9:30am
June 8 - School Starts at 9:30am
June 14 – Flag Day
June 14 - 1:30pm - 6th grade Graduation ice cream & water balloons in the park
June 15 - School Starts at 9:30am
June 16 – 9am -11:15am LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 17 – September 4 – SUMMER VACATION!
June 27 – Leadership meeting – Lisa Regehr’s
SUMMER MEETINGS
July 25 – Leadership Meeting – TBA
August? – Orientation in the Park - TBA
August 22 – Leadership Meeting – TBA
September 12 – Leadership Meeting - TBA
APPLE ACTION MEETING DATES 2006-2007
Here are the dates for next years Meetings. Leadership Meetings are the Tuesday before these meetings. Mark your calendars now.
September 19, 2006 / October 24, 2006 / December 5, 2006
January 16, 2007 / February 20, 2007 / April 17, 2007 / May 15, 2007
APPLE Families:
Inside your Spring Packet is a Note regarding “No Peanut Products” on the Buses. As you are aware Jamal has a life Threatening Allergy to Peanuts. The Al Hafian family has sent the following message. All we ask is that you do the obvious to help make this a safe and fun trip for Jamal.
Let me
first say that we, as a family, are humbled and overwhelmed by the simple
generosity of attempting to make this an absolutely safe trip for Jamal. In the
real world, people do not always bend over backward for one individual, as this
community is doing now. Thank you.
Secondly, please understand that even in the best of situations, accidents
happen. We are prepared. We would NEVER place the blame of a reaction on any
person or event.
Third, for those of you who need a bit more structure: Another list: OK foods:
Fruits (apples, pears, oranges, mangos, bananas, fresh, some dehydrated)
Vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini, tomatoes,)
Cheeses -- any kind; we tend to use low-fat cream cheese in substitution
for peanut butter
Meats, Hummus & other bean spreads
Snacks -- licorice, beef jerky, fruit leather, fish crackers, most
crackers.......
Drinks -- I have yet to find a drink that we can't all enjoy Some
surprising foods that have peanuts: Oreo cookies (varies from batch to batch);
jelly beans, Tim's potato chips, almond/cashew butters
I believe our request is to please eliminate the obvious -- meaning no peanut
butter sandwiches, no Recees peanut butter cups, no butterfingers, no nut
snacks....... Jamal will not eat your child's food. It's what might not get
cleaned up easy that could be harmful. He won't inhale any particles and become
ill -- so if your crackers were made in a plant that also processes other peanut
products, don't worry. If you bring Oreos, we won't be offended. We simply thank
you for taking the time to lessen our chance of having a reaction.
There will probably not be another time in our lives that he will be so safe, as
he has been in the APPLE environment. Again, we thank each and every member of
our community.
Kate, Moe & Jamal Al-Hafian
Aysha, Malik & Z