APPLE NEWS
Franklin Elementary
JANUARY 19, 2007
The first annual APPLE Dad's Poker Tournament takes place Jan. 26 at Brian Nessen’s, The tournament starts at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a snack to share, and BYOB. There is a $10 buy-in and play will include Texas Hold’em, and five- and seven-card stud.
The fabulous members of the Celebration/Social Committee have signed up to host an event each month for the remainder of school. Look for informational flyers on poker night and upcoming events.
ENROLLMENT
Families interested in the APPLE program must attend at least one informational meeting to be eligible for the upcoming lottery. The first meeting takes place Feb. 22 at Garfield, and the second takes place Feb. 26 at Franklin. Both start at 7 p.m. Please tell friends and family that next year we need 1st, 3rd and 4th graders. Families interested in 5th and 6th grade should call Lori Naylor.
The enrollment committee needs to know if your family has a sibling joining the APPLE program next year. Please fill out the form that went home in backpacks this week and return it to your child's teacher or email Lori Naylor. Also, please let the committee know if your child is not returning to APPLE next year.
Spring event takes place June 1-2 at Camp Sweyolakan on Lake Coeur d’Alene. An information sheet and questionnaire went out by email last weekend and by backpacks Tuesday. Questionnaires must be returned to your child’s teacher by Jan. 25. If you haven’t received the information, contact Ashli Myers.
PTG NEWS
PTG needs guest readers to share their favorite stories at the Reading Night and Book Swap on March 1. Guest readers must be available from 6:30-8 p.m. and willing to share how important reading is in their lives. If you or someone you know would make a great guest reader, call Tania Olson.
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATER
Tryouts for the Missoula Children’s Theater production of The Jungle Book take place Monday, Jan. 22, from 3 to 5:15 p.m. in the Franklin gym. There are roles for students in grades one through six. Those not selected for a role can sing in the children’s chorus. Rehearsals occur every day from 3 to 7:45 p.m. Those chosen must be available for all rehearsals required for their roles. Performances take place Jan. 27 at 3 and 7 p.m. If you need more information or would like to help with the event, call Becky Davis.
Field trips to the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center continue in February with a focus on habitats. First graders will go Feb. 9, and the ¾ class will go Feb. 15. A date for the 2/3 class is pending. Fifth and sixth graders will take an alternative trip. Parents who would like to chaperone should contact the classroom coordinator.
With the APPLE Auction less than two months away, there’s lots of news from the front.
So far, Brenette Leifer and Pamela Adams are leading the pack with donations and contacts. Brenette’s donations include Pampered by Priscilla, Glamour Auto Body and Nordstrom’s. Pamela has cornered Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University, Whitworth College and Spokane Art School. Bravo!
Call Terry Morehouse if you need procurement ideas.
Double-Dog Dare: We double-dog dare you to get your auction paperwork in by Jan. 31 and receive DOUBLE hours for each item. Each item usually earns you two APPLE hours. But get the paperwork in by Jan. 31 and earn four hours for each items. Don’t delay.
Bribe The Auction Chair: The auction chair can be bought _ at least in the case of the auction. Make all your procurement troubles disappear by giving cash instead of procuring items. APPLE will accept $30 in lieu of each item (limit three items per family, 30 total for the entire program. The money raised from bribes helps offset the hard costs of the auction and allows us to maximize profits. Bribes are accepted in the form of a check made out to Franklin Apple with “bribe” noted on the memo line. Please turn in the check with the usual procurement paperwork. And yes, you get double hours for all bribes turned in by Jan. 31.
One person per time slot please
4:45 – 5:45 Janeen Steer
5 – 6 p.m. Sean Haghighi
5:45 – 6:45 Karsten Olson
6 – 7 p.m. Jim Nelson
6:45 – 7:45 Darin Eckert
7 – 8 p.m. Mark Iverson, Kurt Dehmer
7:45 – 8:45 Scott Davis, Pat Arguinchona
8 – 9 p.m. Dan Steer
8:45 – 10 p.m. __________________________________
9 – 10 p.m. George Critchlow
DRINK TICKET SALES
One person per time slot please
4:45 – 5:45 Eba Farzana
5 – 6 p.m. Carol Waldenberg
5:45 – 6:45 Josh Armstrong
6 – 7 p.m. Terri Nelson
6:45 – 7:45 Becky Davis
7 – 8 p.m. Jessica Hieronymus
7:45 – 8:45 Crysta Thomas
8 – 9 p.m. Paige Swaim
8:45 –10 p.m. __________________________________
9 – 10 p.m. _________________________________
FOOD/KITCHEN HELPERS
4 – 6 p.m.
1. Mary Peterson
2. Pat Arguinchona
3. Christa Arguinchona
4. Moe Al-hafian
5. Cari Cutler
6. Pat Caruso (Starts at 3 p.m. making deviled eggs)
6 – 7:30 p.m.
1. Pamela Adams
2. Mark Becker
3. Tina Koon
4. __________________________________
7:30 – 9 p.m.
1. Mark Neubauer
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. __________________________________
9 p.m. – CLOSE
1. Matthew Wood
2. Molly Wood
3. __________________________________
4. __________________________________
KITCHEN CLEAN-UP CREW
10 p.m.– Finished (approx. 11 or 11:30)
LOUD AUCTION/FRENZY BID RECORDER
8 p.m.– End of Loud Auction
PIT CREW
NEW RECRUITS RETURNING VETERANS
5 p.m. – Close 5 p.m. – Close
1. Charlene Kay Gunnar Holmquist
2. __________________________________ Michael Kay
3. __________________________________ Kris Morehouse
4. __________________________________ Ann Michel
5. __________________________________ Lori Naylor
6. __________________________________ Terry Weiderhold
7. __________________________________
8. __________________________________
9. __________________________________
FACILITY CLEAN-UP CREW
10 p.m. until done (approx. 11 to 11:30p.m.)
1. George Critchlow
2. Kelly Cool
3. _________________________
4. _________________________
RENTAL PICK-UP AND RETURN
March 3 and March 4
Responsible for picking up the pre-arranged rental items from the rental company and delivering them to the auction site. Also responsible for collecting all the rental items after the event and returning them to the rental company the next day. This person will need to have a truck or a vehicle with a large cargo area and a SAFE place to store the items until they can be returned to the rental company.
1. __________________________________
ITEM DELIVERY
March 3 and possibly March 4
Some items may be too large for guests to transport home on auction night. Item-delivery people will arrange to either deliver the night of the event or the next day. These people need to have a truck and a SAFE place to store the items if they need to be delivered the next day.
10 p.m.
1. Eddie Puckett 2. _______________________________
SET-UP CREW
**PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN TO EVENT SET-UP**
9 a.m. – Noon Noon – 3 p.m.
1. Sandra Somes (flowers and table decorations) 1. Sarah Malm
2. Tara W. 2. Ashi Myers
3. Mona Higgins 3. Kelly Cool
4. Curran Higgins 4. Brian Leaver
5. Mandy Edwards 5. Hal Heidenreich
6. Scott Cutler 6. Jim Heidenreich
7. Lisa Regehr 7. Bryan Nessen
8. __________________________________ 8. _______________
9. ________________________________ 9. ________________
10. ________________________________ 10. _______________
2/3 Class
· Beth's class will be participating in a service project to send letters and small items to the soldiers in Iraq, so stayed tuned for more details.
3/4 Class
· Volunteers are needed to help with science projects on Monday afternoons from 1:30-3 p.m. Volunteers also are needed for the fourth-grade auction project.
5/6 Class
NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Pat Arguinchona and Lance Shew were elected to the Executive Committee during the Jan. 16 APPLE Action meeting. Pat replaces Jim Wilkey, whose term ends Jan. 31. Lance is the board’s new fourth member.
APPLE parents volunteered 1,409.5 hours total as of the last reporting period. Way to Go APPLE!
Keep it up!
APPLE MINUTES
JANUARY 16, 2007
By Darci Bierman
Action
minutes 1-16-07
Darci Bierman - First item was to vote on the tabled amendment to
approve $3,200 for two lap-top computers, one for Mrs. C and the other
for Mrs. Jordan. Vote taken, motion carried
.
Second item, to vote to approve the nomination of Pat Arguinchona to
the APPLE Executive committee. Vote taken, motion carried. Also vote
to approve the nomination of Lance Shew to the APPLE Executive
Committee. Vote taken, motion carried.
Lori Naylor: Enrollment/Orientation update. Orientations will be in
February at the individual schools this year (Franklin & Garfield). Any
new interested parents must attend one of the meetings. If any
current APPLE families have siblings coming into the program, please
let Lori know.
Darla Eaton: Auction committee is in need of a co-chair for next
year. Also Mark Iverson will research some alternatives to the Any
Soldier community-service project.
Ashli Myers presented information about Spring Event. The
committee has sent home (in backpacks) information sheets about the
June event. Completed sheets need to be returned by Jan. 25.
Lisa Regher: There will be a APPLE men’s poker night on Jan.
26. Information will be sent home in backpacks.
Darla Eaton: APPLE has some field trips coming up. Please watch for
flyers coming home. Children must ride the bus to the event and MUST
RIDE THE BUS HOME. Also most field trips do not have a set maximum of
chaperones that can go. So if you would like to attend a field trip,
the more the merrier!
Darci Bierman: Just a reminder to turn in any hours that you may
have. Executive committee members will soon be calling those whose
hours are short.
Angela Hayes: A reminder about Auction procurement. Please start
procuring items now. Also please complete paperwork. The auction
committee needs complete addresses for thank-you letters. Forms are
located in a hanging file outside Mrs. Calkins’ room. Gift
certificates can go in the return forms file. There are going to be
some upcoming drop of dates, for larger items, in February. Please
watch for reminders.
Cindy Leaver is gathering items for an auction Buy-It-Now table.
These would be smaller items like desserts, sauces and small craft items.
If you would like to donate some items or have questions, please
contact her.
Deb Skalabrin: Auction food
committee has chosen the menu and it will
include heavy appetizer items and desserts. The committee has added
more vegan items to this year’s menu. Volunteers are needed to heat
food that day, cleanup, etc.
Terry Morehouse has a list of businesses that can be contacted
for item procurement. If you need some places to contact, call Terry, and he
will help you.
Kim Hill: She handed out sign-up sheets for auction jobs.
Meeting adjourned.
IMPORTANT DATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Jan. 22-27: Missoula Children’s Theater
Jan. 25 – School starts at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 29 – Semester Break – NO SCHOOL
Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22: School starts at 9:30 a.m.
Feb. 2: APPLE First-grade trip to Outdoor Learning Center (Sack lunch)
Feb. 15: APPLE ¾ trip to Outdoor Learning Center (Sack lunch)
Feb. 16: NO SCHOOL for Learning Improvement Day
Feb. 19: NO SCHOOL for President’s Day
Feb. 20: APPLE Action meeting at 7 p.m.
Feb. 21: PTG meeting at 6:30 p.m.
March 1: PTG Reading Night and Book Swap, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29: School starts at 9:30 a.m.
March 3: APPLE AUCTION
March 21: PTG meeting at 6:30 p.m.
March 26 –30: Early dismissal all week at 1 p.m. for conferences
April 2-6: NO SCHOOL during Spring Break
April 12, 19, 26: School starts at 9:30 a.m.
April 17: APPLE Action meeting at 7 p.m.
April 18: PTG meeting at 6:30 p.m.
April 21: PTG Carnival from 3-6 p.m.
APPLE ACTION MEETINGS
You must attend 4 of 7 APPLE Action meetings. Classroom meetings run from 7-7:15 p.m., action meetings from 7:15-9. All meetings take place on Tuesday evenings. We vote on new executive members on election nights.
Childcare is available downstairs during these meetings. Contact Bronwynn Shew if you can help with childcare.
Meetings are open to all APPLE families. The APPLE Action Meetings are designed to inform the entire APPLE Community of issues related to the program and committee updates. Open-ended discussions take place at the committee level or during the leadership meetings.
Each month, Jim Wilkey updates the APPLE Web site, where you can find last year’s newsletter and information about each classroom. You can find last year’s newsletters and info on each teacher’s classrooms.
LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
Executive Meetings take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Tuesday of the week prior to the APPLE Action Meeting. The meeting is open to committee chairs, executive members and interested Apple parents. The next meeting takes place Feb. 13 at Franklin.
QUESTIONS?
The following parents can help make your school year a successful one:
Classroom Coordinators 2006-2007
First Grade Coordinator Sarah Malm
Second Grade Coordinator Jessica Hieronymus
Third / Fourth Grade Coordinator Lori Naylor
Fifth / Sixth Grade Coordinator Lisa Regehr
Jim Wilkey Darci Bierman
Pamela Adams
Lance Shew
Pat Arguinchona
Apple Newsletter contact: Kris Morehouse
Apple Website: http://www.sd81.k12.wa.us/franklin/Apple/appleweb.htm
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, disability. This holds true for all students 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 at (509) 354-7344.