Monday, April 28, 2008
SUMMER CAMP: Skyhawks schedule
Skyhawks Summer Camp Schedule is now available. More information and registration forms are available at 800.804.3509 or www.skyhawks.com.
Head Lice Flyer Sent Out
The office has copies of the flyer on head lice that went out in the Thursday packets.
Ben Franklin Courier for April is Up!
We're trying out a new way to host the Courier, so pardon the formatting while we are in transition. You can find the Ben Franklin Courier April 2008 here.
Friday, April 18, 2008
EAGER EAGLE: Saying “See you later…”
As you know, I do not like to say good bye, but I wanted to give you my latest staffing news. Dave Condon and Carrie Webster will retire at the end of this school year. Between the two, they have dedicated over 55 years of teaching service which is amazing!
Kathy Sanchez’s husband John has accepted a job in Albuquerque and the family will be moving at the end of school.
Kathy Sanchez’s husband John has accepted a job in Albuquerque and the family will be moving at the end of school.
Jamie Warner and Jennifer Maxfield will join me at the new school, currently known as Site 52.
Additionally, Julie Lemme will leave her I.A. position and begin her student teaching. Hopefully, someday she will return to Franklin after she completes her Certification.
Kathy has been at Franklin for eight years and both Jennifer and Jamie started as student teachers and then became part of our staff two years ago. Julie has been at Franklin for three years. All have a special place in our Franklin family.
Additionally, Julie Lemme will leave her I.A. position and begin her student teaching. Hopefully, someday she will return to Franklin after she completes her Certification.
Kathy has been at Franklin for eight years and both Jennifer and Jamie started as student teachers and then became part of our staff two years ago. Julie has been at Franklin for three years. All have a special place in our Franklin family.
EAGER EAGLE: New Principal
Kim Fricke, from California, has been hired as our new Principal for Ben Franklin. She will take over the helm in July, but will be here, on and off in May and June. Her school in California is out June 7th. She did her student teaching here about eight years ago with Kelly Pease in Special Education. She has had a variety of administrative experiences in elementary and secondary schools. She has taught 4th grade and 4/5 multi-age. She attended the Columbia Teacher’s College in New York, where several of our teachers attended a few years ago and has been a literacy coach.
EAGER EAGLE: Public Awareness Meeting for Level II Offender
Public Awareness Meeting
A meeting will be hosted and sponsored by the Kirkland Police Department on Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Elementary to discuss the recent relocation of a level II sex offender to the area. Community members are invited to attend and learn about safety concerns and precautions. Kirkland Police Sergeant John Haslip will facilitate the meeting. Sergeant Haslip and several other members of the Kirkland Police Department will be present to answer your questions. You can also obtain additional information by calling 425.587.3502.
Level II sex offenders are those who are considered a moderate risk to re-offend. For information about the classification levels of sex offenders, go to the King County Sherriff’s office web site: http://www.metroke.gov/sheriff. Another page on that web site is: http://www.metroke.gov/sheriff/prevention/child_safety. This site has excellent tips on child safety. The school staff has been informed of this sex offender. They will review general, age-appropriate, personal safety rules with all students. We suggest that you discuss these at home as well.
A meeting will be hosted and sponsored by the Kirkland Police Department on Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Elementary to discuss the recent relocation of a level II sex offender to the area. Community members are invited to attend and learn about safety concerns and precautions. Kirkland Police Sergeant John Haslip will facilitate the meeting. Sergeant Haslip and several other members of the Kirkland Police Department will be present to answer your questions. You can also obtain additional information by calling 425.587.3502.
Level II sex offenders are those who are considered a moderate risk to re-offend. For information about the classification levels of sex offenders, go to the King County Sherriff’s office web site: http://www.metroke.gov/sheriff. Another page on that web site is: http://www.metroke.gov/sheriff/prevention/child_safety. This site has excellent tips on child safety. The school staff has been informed of this sex offender. They will review general, age-appropriate, personal safety rules with all students. We suggest that you discuss these at home as well.
EAGER EAGLE: Congrats to 4th Grade Math Team
Congratulations
Our fourth grade math club, under the leadership of Mayellen Henry, participated in the ‘Math is Cool’ competition on March 28th. There were 20 team members, and all their effort and work paid off because they won 3rd place in the contest! Congratulations and keep up the great work!
Our fourth grade math club, under the leadership of Mayellen Henry, participated in the ‘Math is Cool’ competition on March 28th. There were 20 team members, and all their effort and work paid off because they won 3rd place in the contest! Congratulations and keep up the great work!
EAGER EAGLE: Summer "Bridge" Books Available
Evan-Moor, the Educational Publisher puts out a book to connect school and home over the summer. The book has 160 full pages at $12.99 each. The activities include short, focused practice in basic skills with the intention of doing two pages a day for five days a week. If you are interested in purchasing one for summer work, please e-mail Jill Keeney at jkeeney@lwsd.org.
2008 Ben Franklin Science Fair: May 15th
The Science Fair is open to all Ben Franklin students who want to explore their world and show off the results. Just think about what interests you and how the world around you works. Then find out about it, and show what you know.
Date: May 15th (same night as the Open House and Book Fair)
Where: In the Commons
Need Ideas? Looking for other resources? The Science Fair committee has put together a helpful, informative guide to Science Fair projects.
Register now. Forms available online or in the office.
Date: May 15th (same night as the Open House and Book Fair)
Where: In the Commons
Need Ideas? Looking for other resources? The Science Fair committee has put together a helpful, informative guide to Science Fair projects.
Register now. Forms available online or in the office.
PE NEWS from Ms. Denney
The 2nd annual Nike 5K and 1 Mile Go Run for Kids will be held in downtown
Bike to school month will be held during May in conjunction with Cascade Bicycle Club’s bike to school and work month. Information and sign up flyers went home in the weekly school packets on April 16 – 17th. Students in grades Kindergarten – 3rd grade may only ride their bike to school if accompanied by a parent. They may however participate by doing bike commutes from home and with their family. Look for detailed information in the flyer. Students returning the RSVP form will receive a Bike to School Passport to record their commute trips. Last year our school placed second of all participating schools in their bike commute trips. The school with the highest commute total wins a BMX stunt bike show for their school sponsored by Cascade Bicycle Club. We will have a special Bike to School Day on Wednesday May 21st.
Unicycling beginning Session III starts on April 22nd runs thru June 5th. The class is open to all 3rd through 6th grade students. Five of the twenty spots are already filled. Application forms are being passed out in PE class and are available on the hallway bulletin board by the gym.
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Field Day is just around the corner on Friday June 6th. We would love your help! On June 6th in the morning (9:15 – 11:15) 70+ activity stations will be held for grades K – 6. Stations will be lead by students from 5/6 classes (Frank, Warner, Berten) and parent volunteers. In the afternoon the three classes of 5/6 students will have a game orientated field day from 1:30 – 3:30. Parent volunteers are needed to lead morning stations, lead afternoon games, take digital photos and serve snacks. Please email Ms. Denney or fill out and return the volunteer form. Volunteers will receive an email and hard copy confirmation with your exact assignment the week of May 27th.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
FALL SIGNUP: LWYSA Soccer Registration
Register today for Fall Soccer. Boys and Girls, Grades K-12. www.lwysa.org or 425.821.1741.
PTA Golden Acorn and Golden Eagle Nominations due May 9th
The PTA is taking nominations for the Golden Eagle and Golden Acorn awards.
GOLDEN ACORN AWARD
Each year our PTA gives the Golden Acorn Award to someone who has given exemplary service to children in our school community. The Golden Acorn Award is very special and is reserved for those committed to continuing and dedicated service. The first Golden Acorn Award was presented in 1937, and is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a PTA volunteer. The Golden Acorn Award may be won only once, and can be awarded to any PTA member of our school.
We would like to acknowledge some past recipients of this prestigious award. They have gone the extra mile to enrich the lives of children:
Kristi Cunnington, Molly Working, Margee Grein, Jill Bowles, Mary Gordon, Ann Cangany, Ruth Lesourd, Jacque Snedeker, Donna Dornes, Kathy Woods, Jackie Mutcheson, Diane Lahay, Liz Clinton, Teresa Anderson, Brenda Andrew, Kris LaFramboise, Terry Feuling, Jeanette Simecek, Cindy Burt
All Golden Acorn recipients receive an acorn pin and a donation is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Financial Grant Foundation. This Foundation is able to grant over $50,000 in annual grants to freshman students entering post-secondary education. The names of Ben Franklin winners are also added to a plaque that hangs in our school office.
GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD
In addition, Ben Franklin Elementary gives Golden Eagle Awards to those who have given of themselves to Franklin activities during the year. A person may be honored with numerous Golden Eagle Awards throughout their volunteer time here. Golden Eagles are categorized the following way:
Outstanding PTA volunteer
This person has been valuable to Ben Franklin PTA in a variety of ways. They are always there to help with various projects and provide support on all levels. They may not be a committee chairperson, but our PTA could not survive without their help and enthusiasm.
Outstanding PTA Committee work
This person improved one of our PTA committees in a very positive way. Their organization and work made a very positive impact on the students of Ben Franklin. Having volunteers like them who are willing to take on a committee and improve it helps to keep Franklin’s PTA the positive organization it is.
All Golden Eagle Award recipients receive an Eagle pin and a certificate.
Nomination forms are available in the office.
**All nominations are due Friday, May 9, 2008 in the PTA box at Ben Franklin.
GOLDEN ACORN AWARD
Each year our PTA gives the Golden Acorn Award to someone who has given exemplary service to children in our school community. The Golden Acorn Award is very special and is reserved for those committed to continuing and dedicated service. The first Golden Acorn Award was presented in 1937, and is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a PTA volunteer. The Golden Acorn Award may be won only once, and can be awarded to any PTA member of our school.
We would like to acknowledge some past recipients of this prestigious award. They have gone the extra mile to enrich the lives of children:
Kristi Cunnington, Molly Working, Margee Grein, Jill Bowles, Mary Gordon, Ann Cangany, Ruth Lesourd, Jacque Snedeker, Donna Dornes, Kathy Woods, Jackie Mutcheson, Diane Lahay, Liz Clinton, Teresa Anderson, Brenda Andrew, Kris LaFramboise, Terry Feuling, Jeanette Simecek, Cindy Burt
All Golden Acorn recipients receive an acorn pin and a donation is made in their name to the Washington State PTA Financial Grant Foundation. This Foundation is able to grant over $50,000 in annual grants to freshman students entering post-secondary education. The names of Ben Franklin winners are also added to a plaque that hangs in our school office.
GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD
In addition, Ben Franklin Elementary gives Golden Eagle Awards to those who have given of themselves to Franklin activities during the year. A person may be honored with numerous Golden Eagle Awards throughout their volunteer time here. Golden Eagles are categorized the following way:
Outstanding PTA volunteer
This person has been valuable to Ben Franklin PTA in a variety of ways. They are always there to help with various projects and provide support on all levels. They may not be a committee chairperson, but our PTA could not survive without their help and enthusiasm.
Outstanding PTA Committee work
This person improved one of our PTA committees in a very positive way. Their organization and work made a very positive impact on the students of Ben Franklin. Having volunteers like them who are willing to take on a committee and improve it helps to keep Franklin’s PTA the positive organization it is.
All Golden Eagle Award recipients receive an Eagle pin and a certificate.
Nomination forms are available in the office.
**All nominations are due Friday, May 9, 2008 in the PTA box at Ben Franklin.
Bike to School Month, May 2008
Dear Ben Franklin families,
May is Bike to School Month, designed to encourage bicycle commuting and mentor new riders. When you cycle to school with your child you:
- Create daily exercise habits that help keep your child active and healthy.
- Reduce car traffic and air pollution.
- Help your child become a competent and independent cyclist.
We envision Bike to School Month as a family project, one that will also introduce parents to the fun of cycling with their kids.
Everyone who rides at least once wins a prize!
· All participants earn a reflective “slap bracelet”.
· 7-14 trips earn a reflective spoke slider.
· 15+ trips earn a cool bike bell.
School challenge: the elementary school that makes the most total trips will win a bike stunt show for their school and an article featuring their Bike-to-School team in the Cascade Courier.
So, how do you participate? It's easy! Fill out the form and return to your child's teacher or to the office by Friday, April 25th. We will send home bicycle safety information, “passport” and instructions. You keep track of your trips each day you ride* and turn in your passport at the end of the month. We'll add your trips to our school total and deliver your prizes.
*Because some children cannot cycle safely to school, and because the "work" that kids do also includes sports, music lessons, trips to the library, etc., commuter trips for Bike to School 2008 will include any trip made by bicycle somewhere your child needs to go, one round-trip per day.
For more information check out Cascade's website at www.cbcef.org/commuting_btw.html or contact Julie Salathé,
PARENT CLASS: Birds & Bees & YOUR Kids (reminder)
Birds & Bees & YOUR Kids - It's time to start talking!
It's not about one talk, it's about continuing the conversation with your kids. Come and learn compelling reasons to start the conversation early and how to keep it going throughout your child's adolescence. PARENTS ONLY.
Amy Lang MA teaches parents how to talk to their children of any age about sex, love, and relationships. She has a 15 year history as a Sexual Health Educator, a Masters in Applied Behavioral Science and loves to help people learn about this vital part of parenting. www.birdsandbeesandkids.com 206.661.2245.
When: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7pm
Where: Ben Franklin Elementary
It's not about one talk, it's about continuing the conversation with your kids. Come and learn compelling reasons to start the conversation early and how to keep it going throughout your child's adolescence. PARENTS ONLY.
Amy Lang MA teaches parents how to talk to their children of any age about sex, love, and relationships. She has a 15 year history as a Sexual Health Educator, a Masters in Applied Behavioral Science and loves to help people learn about this vital part of parenting. www.birdsandbeesandkids.com 206.661.2245.
When: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7pm
Where: Ben Franklin Elementary
Thursday, April 10, 2008
PARENT CLASS: Birds & Bees & YOUR Kids
Birds & Bees & YOUR Kids - It's time to start talking!
It's not about one talk, it's about continuing the conversation with your kids. Come and learn compelling reasons to start the conversation early and how to keep it going throughout your child's adolescence. PARENTS ONLY.
Amy Lang MA teaches parents how to talk to their children of any age about sex, love, and relationships. She has a 15 year history as a Sexual Health Educator, a Masters in Applied Behavioral Science and loves to help people learn about this vital part of parenting. www.birdsandbeesandkids.com 206.661.2245.
When: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7pm
Where: Ben Franklin Elementary
It's not about one talk, it's about continuing the conversation with your kids. Come and learn compelling reasons to start the conversation early and how to keep it going throughout your child's adolescence. PARENTS ONLY.
Amy Lang MA teaches parents how to talk to their children of any age about sex, love, and relationships. She has a 15 year history as a Sexual Health Educator, a Masters in Applied Behavioral Science and loves to help people learn about this vital part of parenting. www.birdsandbeesandkids.com 206.661.2245.
When: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7pm
Where: Ben Franklin Elementary
PARENT CLASS: Joy Brook and Barbara McElfish teach child literature classes
Child Lit: Choose, Read, Reflect. The Family book club encouraging reading for adults and children. (Complete flyers are available in the office).
Section 1: Parent/Elementary age is taught by our librarian, Barbara McElfish. Classes are Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm, Ben Franklin Elementary, April 15th-May 20th.
Section 2: Parent/Babies (to 18 mos) is taught by Joy Brooke. Classes are Mondays, 10-11:30am, Parkplace Books, Kirkland, April 14th-May 19th.
Section 3: Parent/Toddles/Preschoolers. Classes are Tuesdays 10-11am, Lake Washington Technical College, April 15th - May 20th.
Section 4: Parent/4th/5th/6th graders. Classes are Thursdays, 4-5pm, Sandburg Elementary Library, April 14th-May 19th.
Email your name, phone, preferred class section to marion.holland@lwtc.edu.
Section 1: Parent/Elementary age is taught by our librarian, Barbara McElfish. Classes are Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm, Ben Franklin Elementary, April 15th-May 20th.
Section 2: Parent/Babies (to 18 mos) is taught by Joy Brooke. Classes are Mondays, 10-11:30am, Parkplace Books, Kirkland, April 14th-May 19th.
Section 3: Parent/Toddles/Preschoolers. Classes are Tuesdays 10-11am, Lake Washington Technical College, April 15th - May 20th.
Section 4: Parent/4th/5th/6th graders. Classes are Thursdays, 4-5pm, Sandburg Elementary Library, April 14th-May 19th.
Email your name, phone, preferred class section to marion.holland@lwtc.edu.
SUMMER CAMP: Grand Slam Baseball Camp
Summer baseball camp registration is now availalble for the Grand Slam Camp at Wilburton Park, Bellevue. More information is available at www.grandslamcamp.com
SUMMER CAMP: YMCA Camp Orkila and Colman
Registration is now available for the YMCA Summer camps at Camp Orkila and Camp Colman. Reigster at www.camporkila.org or www.campcolman.org. Or call 206.382.5009 for a free brochure.
Ben Franklin's Green Team & Bridle Trails Join Forces for Earth Day
Ben Franklin's Green Team will be working with the Bridle Trails State Park Foundation for Earth Day. Come help care for the Bridle Trails State Park.
When: Sat. April 19th from 9-10:30 AM
Where: Bridle Trails State Park (main entrance) off 116th Ave NE
Why: To join other community volunteers to help protect the park.
Morning snacks will be provided. Free parking is available. Bring work gloves, long pants, tennis shoes, long sleeved sheets (removing blackberries), and dress for the weather.
NOTE: All children must have a parent chaperone with them.
If you would like to participate, please contact Kristin Wobker (kwobker@lwsd.org)
When: Sat. April 19th from 9-10:30 AM
Where: Bridle Trails State Park (main entrance) off 116th Ave NE
Why: To join other community volunteers to help protect the park.
Morning snacks will be provided. Free parking is available. Bring work gloves, long pants, tennis shoes, long sleeved sheets (removing blackberries), and dress for the weather.
NOTE: All children must have a parent chaperone with them.
If you would like to participate, please contact Kristin Wobker (kwobker@lwsd.org)
NEW ENRICHMENT CLASS: Jump Rope is being offered
Ben Franklin JUMP ROPE CLASS
When: Thurs April 17th – May 29th (exc May 22nd) Time: 3.30 PM – 5.00 PM
Price: $48 for 6 classes includes a rope
Where: School Gym
Classes are for EVERYONE -Boys and Girls Kindergarten thru 6th grade and will be run by Matthew Skurnik and Matthew Booty)
Members of Hot Dog USA, a World Champion Jump Rope team, will be teaching a Jump Rope class. Hot Dog USA has traveled all around the world performing and teaching Jump Rope skills to thousands of students and adults. They have been featured on over 30 different television shows such as Bill Nye the Science guy, Good Morning America, and ESPN. They have led hundreds of Jump Rope workshops and have performed at various events such as professional basketball halftime games, company picnics and school assemblies.
During these fun-filled classes the children will learn a variety of Jump Rope skills catered to their skill level. Emphasis will be based on learning new Jump Rope skills, finding fun ways to stay healthy through exercise, making friends and having fun! The Children will learn skills such as single rope, partner skills, double dutch and long rope. They will play Jump Rope games and learn performance technique through sharing jump rope skills to the class.
Spaces fill up fast so register early by contacting Tamara @ (425)576-9052 or email tkhill@comcast.net
When: Thurs April 17th – May 29th (exc May 22nd) Time: 3.30 PM – 5.00 PM
Price: $48 for 6 classes includes a rope
Where: School Gym
Classes are for EVERYONE -Boys and Girls Kindergarten thru 6th grade and will be run by Matthew Skurnik and Matthew Booty)
Members of Hot Dog USA, a World Champion Jump Rope team, will be teaching a Jump Rope class. Hot Dog USA has traveled all around the world performing and teaching Jump Rope skills to thousands of students and adults. They have been featured on over 30 different television shows such as Bill Nye the Science guy, Good Morning America, and ESPN. They have led hundreds of Jump Rope workshops and have performed at various events such as professional basketball halftime games, company picnics and school assemblies.
During these fun-filled classes the children will learn a variety of Jump Rope skills catered to their skill level. Emphasis will be based on learning new Jump Rope skills, finding fun ways to stay healthy through exercise, making friends and having fun! The Children will learn skills such as single rope, partner skills, double dutch and long rope. They will play Jump Rope games and learn performance technique through sharing jump rope skills to the class.
Spaces fill up fast so register early by contacting Tamara @ (425)576-9052 or email tkhill@comcast.net
Order Scrip Now!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up - now is a perfect time to order your Scrip cards as teacher gifts. Scrip cards for Starbucks, Tully's, Red Apple, PCC, QFC/Fred Meyer are always available.
Order forms are available at http://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/ScripForm.html.
Order forms are available at http://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/ScripForm.html.
SUMMER SCHOOL: LWSD Elementary Core Academic Summer School
The LWSD Elementary Core Academic Summer School schedule is now available.
Brochures with mail-in forms are available in the office. Mail-in registration is due May 12-June 20. Summer school sessions are July 14-August 8, 2008.
Brochures with mail-in forms are available in the office. Mail-in registration is due May 12-June 20. Summer school sessions are July 14-August 8, 2008.
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