Friday, March 28, 2008
SPRING SCHEDULE: Kirkland Boys & Girls Club Spring/Summer Program schedule is available
Pick up a paper copy in the office or go to www.onepositiveplace.org.
SUMMER CAMP: Register now for i9 Sports Summer Camps
Register online at www.i9sports.com or call (877) I PLAY i9.
SPRING SCHEDULE: Kirkland Dance Center now available
Call or register at 425.828.6362 or www.kirklanddance.org
Hot Dog USA Competitive Jump Rope Team comes to LWHS
US National and World Champions are coming to Lake Washington High School Gym Saturday, April 12th. The doors open at 6pm, with the performance starting at 6:30. No charge, although donations are gladly accepted.
Hot Dog USA is also offering jump rope classes at Ben Franklin starting April 17-May 29. Register at www.mybenfranklinpta.org.
Hot Dog USA is also offering jump rope classes at Ben Franklin starting April 17-May 29. Register at www.mybenfranklinpta.org.
Ben Franklin team forming for 2nd NIKE 5K for Kids
The 2nd Annual NIKE 5K for Kids is on Saturday, May 10th at 8am at Niketown, Seattle. Come join the Ben Franklin team, coordinated by Nancy Denney! Choose between the 5K (3.1mk) run/walk or the 1 mi run/walk. Family and friends are encouraged to run together.
The cost is $20 per person - $15 for registration and $5 for tshirt fee.
Register by April 28th -- bring your form and money to the school office. Forms are also available in the school office.
For more info go to www.nike5Kforkids.com
The cost is $20 per person - $15 for registration and $5 for tshirt fee.
Register by April 28th -- bring your form and money to the school office. Forms are also available in the school office.
For more info go to www.nike5Kforkids.com
Eager Eagle for March 27th
Student Leadership
Last Thursday, March 20th, eleven leadership students stayed after school and picked up garbage for almost two hours. That’s the good news; the bad news is that each one collected nearly a full bag of trash! The leadership participants, under the direction of Mr. Howden, were: Kloe Roberts, Amanda Levine, Alka Pai, Rachel Imhof, Ashley McGee, Riley Stockard, Michaela Busenbark, Mia Juric, Christa Hoskins, John Jacobson and Chloe O’Neil. Thank you for your effort and pride in our school.
Children’s Literature
Mrs. McElfish will be the instructor for “Child Literature: Choose, Read, Reflect”, a class for elementary age students AND their parents. The class will be taught at Franklin on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-5:30 PM beginning April 15th. It will be a great class for parents to learn read aloud techniques and connect with literacy in the home. You may register for the class at marion.holland@lwtc.edu
Kirkland Performance Center
Congratulations to Maeve O’Connor for her role in Oliver at the Kirkland Performance Center. You still have time to take in the show March 28-30th.
Reminder
Parents, please remember to sign-in at the office and wear a badge while on the playground or in the school building. It’s very important for the safety of our children.
Lost and Found
Please come in and check the lost and found area. We have several coats, jackets, and sweatshirts. All the lost and found items will be donated to charity the week after spring break.
Sad News
I am very sad to report that Kathy Sanchez will be leaving our Ben Franklin family. Kathy’s husband, John, accepted a job in Albuquerque, so they will be moving to New Mexico. Kathy and Bethany will stay until school is out in June. Many of you may recall that Kathy and John’s families live in Albuquerque so they will once again reunite. Kathy dropped in my lap about eight years ago when she moved to Washington from New Mexico and has been here ever since. I personally will miss her energy, dedication to children and her own learning, and being a part of the Franklin family.
Dates to Remember
March 31 – April 4 - Spring Break
April 14 - WASL testing begins
April 22 – 25 – Sixth grade camp
May 5 – 9 – Teacher Appreciation week
May 6 – Class Picture day
May 15 – Science Fair/Open House
Last Thursday, March 20th, eleven leadership students stayed after school and picked up garbage for almost two hours. That’s the good news; the bad news is that each one collected nearly a full bag of trash! The leadership participants, under the direction of Mr. Howden, were: Kloe Roberts, Amanda Levine, Alka Pai, Rachel Imhof, Ashley McGee, Riley Stockard, Michaela Busenbark, Mia Juric, Christa Hoskins, John Jacobson and Chloe O’Neil. Thank you for your effort and pride in our school.
Children’s Literature
Mrs. McElfish will be the instructor for “Child Literature: Choose, Read, Reflect”, a class for elementary age students AND their parents. The class will be taught at Franklin on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-5:30 PM beginning April 15th. It will be a great class for parents to learn read aloud techniques and connect with literacy in the home. You may register for the class at marion.holland@lwtc.edu
Kirkland Performance Center
Congratulations to Maeve O’Connor for her role in Oliver at the Kirkland Performance Center. You still have time to take in the show March 28-30th.
Reminder
Parents, please remember to sign-in at the office and wear a badge while on the playground or in the school building. It’s very important for the safety of our children.
Lost and Found
Please come in and check the lost and found area. We have several coats, jackets, and sweatshirts. All the lost and found items will be donated to charity the week after spring break.
Sad News
I am very sad to report that Kathy Sanchez will be leaving our Ben Franklin family. Kathy’s husband, John, accepted a job in Albuquerque, so they will be moving to New Mexico. Kathy and Bethany will stay until school is out in June. Many of you may recall that Kathy and John’s families live in Albuquerque so they will once again reunite. Kathy dropped in my lap about eight years ago when she moved to Washington from New Mexico and has been here ever since. I personally will miss her energy, dedication to children and her own learning, and being a part of the Franklin family.
Dates to Remember
March 31 – April 4 - Spring Break
April 14 - WASL testing begins
April 22 – 25 – Sixth grade camp
May 5 – 9 – Teacher Appreciation week
May 6 – Class Picture day
May 15 – Science Fair/Open House
Monday, March 24, 2008
New Franklin Courier for March is available
The latest issue of the Ben Franklin Courier is now available. The deadline for April's issue is April 16th.
Wilderness Awareness Summer Camp Schedule
The Wilderness Awareness Summer Camp Schedule is now available. There are a variety of camps for children aged 6 through 18.
Dates and more information are available at www.WildernessAwareness.org or 425.788.1301.
Dates and more information are available at www.WildernessAwareness.org or 425.788.1301.
Save the date: Spring General Membership PTA meeting is 4/10
Home made treats and a chance to meet other Franklin Parents make this the meeting to make. We vote to approve next year's budget (2008-09) as well as next year's Ben Franklin PTA Board.
When: 6:30, Thursday April 10
Where: Ben Franklin Library
When: 6:30, Thursday April 10
Where: Ben Franklin Library
Thursday, March 13, 2008
New Eager Eagle for March 13th
Congratulations
On February 15, The Book Wizards; Monica Devaraju, Stella Perlic, Mallika Iyer, and Elena Plenefisch won the District Championship for the Battle of the Books 2008. The girls are 6th graders from Mr. Frank’s class. The participants came from 4th – 6th grades and they read a mix of Sasquatch and Young Reader’s Choice Award books chosen by district librarians. After winning the right to represent Franklin in the district Battle by defeating eleven other teams, the final competitions lasted a week with a round robin format. This year’s team mastered the contents of twelve books for the final questions which popped up on Instant Messaging and started with the phrase: “In what book….”
Report Cards/Conferences
March 17th and 18th are half days for students; parents may request a parent/teacher conference during that time if needed. Dismissal for half-day is noon and conferences will be scheduled after that time.
Please talk with your child’s teacher to schedule a conference.
Report cards will go home with students on Friday, March 14th.
Registration
We had 47 boys and girls register for kindergarten last Thursday! Thank you for helping to get the word out. As people move into your neighborhood and you welcome them, be sure to encourage registering their child now for school.
Lost and Found
Once again our lost and found is overflowing. If your child is missing a coat or other clothing items please check the lost and found. We will donate all lost and found items during the spring break.
PE News
Spring physical fitness assessments will be held March 19th – 25th in 3rd – 6th grades. Parent volunteers are needed to supervise and encourage students at each station. The traveling gymnastic apparatus unit will be at Franklin March 27th – April 18th. Students are encouraged to wear clothing that allows for flexibility for those 3 weeks. We would love volunteer spotting help in all PE classes, K – 6, during that time. Please email Ms. Denney if you can help out with either event even if it’s only for one class period. Ndenney@lwsd.org
The 2nd annual Nike 5K for Kids will be held in downtown Seattle on Saturday, May 10th. We are hoping for a large Ben Franklin contingent this year. Did you know $15 of the $20 registration fee comes back to the Franklin PE program? Last year NIKE donated $326 to our school. Look for more information and official entry forms to come home soon or you can sign up and check it out online at www.nike5kforkids.com.
The earned pledge prizes for Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart arrived at school and were distributed this week. Our final fund raising total was $3007.67. Thank you Ben Franklin Community for helping to fight heart disease and stroke!
Thank You Ben Franklin Students
Ben Franklin students donated 2,825 books for Belair Preparatory School in Jamaica. The students are very excited about receiving this generous donation.
Dates to Remember
March 13th – International Night
March 17th – 18th – Student Conferences
March 31st – April 4th – Spring Break
Ben Franklin SCRIP gets even easier
Fill out the form and send a check payable to Ben Franklin Scrip with your child to school. The order will be filled and sent home with your child within 2 days. Questions, contact Brenda.
Do you shop at PCC? You can purchase one Scrip card and reload it at PCC and Ben Franklin still receives a donation.
Do you shop at Safeway? Sign up online to have Ben Franklin receive a contribution each time you shop. Group Name: Ben Franklin El.; Group ID 8562552.
Do you shop at PCC? You can purchase one Scrip card and reload it at PCC and Ben Franklin still receives a donation.
Do you shop at Safeway? Sign up online to have Ben Franklin receive a contribution each time you shop. Group Name: Ben Franklin El.; Group ID 8562552.
Parent's Night Out at Kirkland Boys & Girls Club
The Kirkland Boys and Girls Club is hosting a Parents Night Out March 21, 2008 from 7:30pm to 10am. The cost is $30 per child, which includes dinner and breakfast.
Kids will be doing a fun art project, gym actvitities, games and a movie. Don't forget PJ's, toothbrush & paste, a change of clothes, sleeping bag, and a pillow.
Contact Jessy Cutting at 425.827.0132 or email at jcutting@positiveplace.org.
Kids will be doing a fun art project, gym actvitities, games and a movie. Don't forget PJ's, toothbrush & paste, a change of clothes, sleeping bag, and a pillow.
Contact Jessy Cutting at 425.827.0132 or email at jcutting@positiveplace.org.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
International Night on March 13th
Get your traveling shoes on and come to the Ben Franklin International Night on Thursday, March 13th, 6:30-8:30 pm.
A full program of internation events, including:
A full program of internation events, including:
- Student singers
- Columbia choir
- Hungarian and International dance troups Kisbetyarok and Radost
- Latin dance
- Marimba band Shumba
Safe Surfing: Protecting Your Kids Online
The first of three Youth Eastside Services (YES) seminars, safe surfing presents community experts to discuss the risks present on the internet, as well as advice on how to regulate online time and valuable tools that help keep your kids safe.
March 18th, 7-9pm, at Cadle Theater, Lake Washington High School
12033 NE 80th Street, Kirkland
No reservations needed.
For more information, contact YES at 425.747.4937 or www.youtheastsideservices.org
March 18th, 7-9pm, at Cadle Theater, Lake Washington High School
12033 NE 80th Street, Kirkland
No reservations needed.
For more information, contact YES at 425.747.4937 or www.youtheastsideservices.org
Monday, March 10, 2008
SCRIP gift cards available for Red Apple, PCC, and QFC!
Do you shop at PCC, Red Apple, or QFC?
If so, consider purchasing SCRIP cards. SCRIP cards are just like a gift card for the store, but a percentage is donated back to Ben Franklin.
PCC allows you to "reload" your card and have the additional amounts credited to Ben Franklin.
If so, consider purchasing SCRIP cards. SCRIP cards are just like a gift card for the store, but a percentage is donated back to Ben Franklin.
PCC allows you to "reload" your card and have the additional amounts credited to Ben Franklin.
Sign up for Rachel Muller's Art Program - starts 3/24
Rachel Muller is back with a new, 10-week session of her wonderful art enrichment program. Students will learn about Renaissance art by creating their own paintings and sculptures.
Classes start March 24th and continue for 10 sessions after school on Mondays from 3:40-4:40. $158 covers the cost of the class and materials for 10 weeks. Siblings receive a 50% discount on tuition. Financial aid is available.
To register: contact Rachel Muller at 425.823.1178 or email her at rachel@rachel-art.com.
Classes start March 24th and continue for 10 sessions after school on Mondays from 3:40-4:40. $158 covers the cost of the class and materials for 10 weeks. Siblings receive a 50% discount on tuition. Financial aid is available.
To register: contact Rachel Muller at 425.823.1178 or email her at rachel@rachel-art.com.
March Lunch Menus Now Available
New lunch menus for March are now available at www.lwsd.org/Parents/Breakfast-Lunch-Menus/Pages/default.aspx
Cinderella at Second Story Repertory
The play Cinderella will be at Second Story Repertory from March 7th to March 22nd.
More details at www.secondstoryrep.org
More details at www.secondstoryrep.org
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