APPLE NEWS
Franklin Elementary
February 2008
IT'S SHOW TIME
You've procured your three items. You've paid for your tickets. You've signed up for a job.
Now, it's time to party at the annual APPLE Auction. So don't forget that checkbook. (Credit cards accepted, too.)
Here are a few things every APPLE family needs to remember:
- The auction starts at 5 p.m. on March 1 at Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place (near the Valley YMCA).
- Tickets are $20 each and include a buffet meal and two drinks.
- If your family has yet to sign up for a job, contact Dan or Jessica Hieronymus at 747-3967 (Jlynn30@comcast.net or djhieronymus@comcast.net), or Andrea Heidenreich at 863-4892 ( hahhheid@yahoo.com).
LET'S CELEBRATE
More than 20 APPLE women came to ladies' night out at Twigg's. A couples' night is planned for April, with tentative plans to go bowling. Other ideas are welcome, so send them to davidandgina3524@msn.com
ENROLLMENT
Please tell friends and family about the APPLE orientation meeting at Franklin on Feb. 28. It starts at 7 p.m. To be eligible for the APPLE enrollment lottery, interested families must complete a three-step process:
- Attend one of two APPLE Orientation meetings, complete paperwork, and sign up for an observation/tour of Franklin APPLE.
- Attend the scheduled observation/tour.
- Attend the Meet and Greet at a date to be determined.
Thank you for helping to get the word out,
Jodie Pierson and Ashli Myers, Enrollment Committee
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Spring Event will be a one-day event held Saturday, June 7, at Ferris High School. The kids will participate in "Olympic$quot; games and divide into groups representing the country they are studying this year. We will also have games for siblings, and we will wrap up the day with family-style games for full participation! Opening ceremonies begin at 12:30 p.m., and the games should be wrapped up by 5:45 p.m. (The Spring Event Committee has decided to forgo a meal afterwards for logistical reasons.)
More information about the event and volunteer opportunities will be available as we get closer to the event.
CLASSROOM NEWS
First-Grade News
The sign-up sheet for March Conferences will be available on Beth's bulletin board in the Core Area.
From Jessica Hieronymus, first-grade classroom coordinator
Second-Grade News
Conference Schedule: The spring conference schedule (March 24-28) will be posted on the bulletin board in the core area. Please sign up for a time slot.
Book Report project: Watch for a long-term project to be coming home via backpack soon.
Valentine's Party: Thanks to Crysta and Janeen for the nice celebration. The kids made Valentine's for friends/family or for a retirement home, and enjoyed fruit and their shared Valentine's.
Art Project - Thanks to Denise for doing the neat art project with the kids. Look at them hanging above the classroom!
From Amy Haghighi, second-grade classroom coordinator
Third-Grade News
Classroom News:
- In science, students are continuing to learn about water.
- In math, they are working on place values.
- On Feb. 20, they completed an all-day writing project that included drafting, revising, editing and final copy! Whew!
- SASL testing is complete. School wide, the students did wonderfully in math.
- Thanks for all of your help with classroom volunteering. Please feel free to come in and read with the kids. If Courtni is busy, don't be shy about taking a reading and/or writing binder and pulling out a child to work with him or her.
In Other News:
- Conferences are coming. If you weren't at the last meeting, please be sure to sign up for a conference time. Conferences run the week of March 24-28.
- Want to have a say in how our snow days are made up? There is a survey on the District 81 website. Visit http://www.spokaneschools.org and click on "snow makeup time poll" at the top of the page.
Mark Your Calendars:
- Conference week is also early dismissal. The children will be released at 1 p.m. March 24-28.
- Daylight savings time is arrives March 9.
- Spring break is March 31 through April 4.
From Bronwynn Shew, third-grade classroom coordinator
Fourth-Grade News
The 4th graders are busy with their next book report. And it's everyone's favorite: the biography book report. Each child is reading a biography about someone who has made a contribution to the world. Students will make a time frame that includes pictures about the person's life and descriptive sentences. They will also write a two-to-four minute speech telling about this person in the first person and dress how the person would have dressed. The report is due is March 13. A date will be announced later for when families and friends can come to the "Living Museum" to hear everyone's speeches.
Fourth graders just finished their expository writing assessments and are still busy working on strategies for double-digit multiplication and long division. There is a lot of great learning going on in the 4th grade classroom. Stop by sometime and take a look.
Look forward to seeing you all at the auction March 1.
From Christa Arguinchona, fourth-grade classroom coordinator
LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
Executive Meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. at Franklin 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.
Upcoming leadership dates:
- April 8
- May 6
Committees meet at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Leadership Meeting. Check with your committee chair for more information.
QUESTIONS?
The following parents can help make your school year a success:
Classroom Coordinators 2007-08
- First Grade Coordinator Jessica Hieronymus, 747-3967
- Second Grade Coordinator Amy Haghighi, 534-4237
- Third Grade Coordinator Bronwynn Shew, 536-1629
- Fourth Grade Coordinator Christa Arguinchona, 448-9457
- Fifth / Sixth Grade Coordinator Kimm Hill, 532-9275
Executive Committee
- Becky Davis: 536-5651
- Lori Naylor: 443-0623
- Lisa Regehr: 534-2945
- Lance Shew: 536-1629
Apple Newsletter contact: Kris Morehouse at krisanter@comcast.net
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.
Minutes from Feb. 19, APPLE Action Meeting
Lisa Regehr called the meeting to order at 7:52 p.m.
Merrie Dehmer of program planning encouraged APPLE families to ask their children about the international program. Students have done a variety of things, including making sausage, dancing and crafting drums. During Japan week, all APPLE students will visit Mukogowa Fort Wright Institute.
Lori Naylor, executive member and enrollment committee, reminded families that the APPLE open house is Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. The program desperately needs fifth and sixth graders to complete the expansion.
Jessica Hieronymus of the auction committee thanked parents for working so hard on the auction. The deadline to turn in money for tickets was extended to Feb. 22. All procured items are due Feb. 22, too.
Large items and classroom projects can be delivered to Centerplace the day of the auction, but Jessica said she needs descriptions of those items immediately. Jessica also said she has a few job openings. Contact her at 747-3967.
Tania Olson of the auction food committee said she was looking for people who could pick up last-minute items at grocery stores the day of the auction. Also, she needs to hear from people who plan to make food but aren't sure about quantity.
Lisa Regehr reminded families that the auction is for people 21 and older. If you need a babysitter, contact Lisa at 534-2945 or Lori Naylor at 443-0623. They know APPLE graduates who could babysit.
APPLE parent Mandy Edwards of AmeriCorps talked about scholarships from $1,000 to $1,225 available to adult college students who perform between 300 and 450 hours of volunteer work each year. While the program is available to any student over the age of 17, AmeriCorps is targeting high school seniors, she said. If you are interested, contact her at 534-5348 or visit the Web site, http://www.americorps.org/
Sally McKen asked if Franklin APPLE had considered starting a kindergarten. Lori Naylor said that Beth Calkins taught one at Garfield years ago, and the idea has recently been discussed but put on hold until the existing program's expansion is complete. Lori added that Principal Mickey Hanson supports the idea.
Lisa Regehr adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Mark Your Calendar
FEBRUARY
Feb. 27 - Franklin Science Fair Grades 4-6
Feb. 28 - 9:30 a.m. start
MARCH
Mar. 1 - APPLE Auction at Centerplace, 5 p.m.
Mar. 6 - 9:30 a.m. start
Mar. 9 - Daylight savings begins
Mar. 12 - PTG meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Mar. 13 - 9:30 a.m. start/End of second trimester
Mar. 20 - 9:30 a.m. start
Mar. 24-28 - 1 p.m. dismissal
Mar. 27 - 9:30 a.m. start
Mar. 31-Apr. 4 - Spring Break
APRIL
Apr. 8 - APPLE committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- APPLE leadership meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 9 - PTG meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Apr. 10 - 9:30 a.m. start
Apr. 15 - APPLE classroom/action meeting at 7 p.m.
Apr. 17 - 9:30 a.m. start
Apr. 24 - 9:30 a.m. start
Apr. 26 - Franklin PTG Carnival
Apr. 29 - Class photographs
MAY
May 1 - 9:30 a.m. start
- May Day assembly at 1:30 p.m.
May 6 - APPLE committee meetings at 6:30 p.m.
- APPLE leadership meeting at 7:30 p.m.
May 8 - 9:30 a.m. start
May 13 - APPLE classroom/action meeting at 7 p.m.
May 14 - PTG meeting at 6:30 p.m.
May 15 - 9:30 a.m. start
May 22 - 9:30 a.m. start
- Art Walk at 6:30 .m.
May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 29 - 9:30 a.m. start
May 30 - Reception for incoming parents and students at 3:15 p.m.