Lost & Found
Last call for parents and students to look through lost and found items. Left over clothing will be donated to a charity by June 2nd.
Volunteer Tea
Please put Thursday, June 5th on your calendar to attend our Volunteer Recognition Tea. Our Franklin staff hosts this occasion to thank all the wonderful volunteers we have had this year. We will begin at 9:15 a.m.
Congratulations!
Way to go Christa Hoskins for winning the eleven year old intermediate class and the All-Round Title at the Washington State Rec-Opt Gymnastics Championships this past weekend. Christa placed 1st on the balance beam, floor exercise and vault. She came in 2nd on the uneven parallel bars. Awesome Christa!
Thank You
Our student leadership team participated in an after-school field trip to Hope Link. Students and families contributed almost $900. in cash and 14 boxes of canned food They delivered the goods and helped stack the food. We have a very generous community. The following students participated in the field trip: Tess Pate, Rachel Imhof, Ashley McGee, Samantha Ruskell, Christa Hoskins, Sonia Ionescu, and John Jacobson.
Great Work
Our 4th grade math team won 1st place at the Math is Cool master’s competition in Spokane. The winning team members were Abhi Sivaprasad, Irina Tolkova, Jonah Joughin, and Monisha Weerasundara. This is a huge accomplishment, since they were competing against the highest 4th grade math teams in the state.
Yearbooks
A few folks have asked if they can still purchase yearbooks and the answer is yes. However, there is a limited supply. There will be two PTA folks selling yearbooks at morning recess and lunch recess on Monday, June 16th and Tuesday, June 17th. Again, once they are sold, that’s it.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Yearbooks are for sale June 16th and 17th!
If you haven't already purchased your yearbook, you may do so at first recess and lunch recess on June 16th and June 17th. Yearbooks are $12 each. Please bring exact cash or check. No $20 bills. We do not carry change. When the books are gone, they are gone.
SUMMER CAMP: Art Wizards' Everyone Can Draw Mini-camps
Art Wizards' Everyone Can Draw Mini-camps are being offered at Rose Hill Elem and Finn Hill JHS this summer. Reigster early, as these classes fill up quickly. For more information, contact Ilene Adler, Ph.D. at 206.525.6075 or email artwizards2008@CS.com.
SUMMER CAMP: Brad Peterson Baseball School
Various Brad Peterson Baseball and Life Skills Camps are being offered on the Eastside. Visit www.bradpetersonbaseball.com for more information, including dates and locations.
CLASS: Boater Education class is being offered 6/4 and 6/11
Don’t be caught on the water this summer without your Boater Education Kirkland Jr High PTSA has arranged the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to teach “About boating safely” class. Open to young people 12-20 yrs.
The State of Washington has a new mandatory boater safety education law. This law means that, eventually, all people operating a recreational boat or personal watercraft (jet ski) will have to take a boating safety class. This law will be phased in by age groups. The first group, 12 to 20 years, has to have their boater education card in their possession now, if they want to operate a boat or PWC. (personal water craft)
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be presenting an 8 hour boating safety class (About Boating Safely) which meets the requirements of this law. The class will be held on Wednesdays, June 4 and 11, 4 hours each day starting at 1:30pm.
Have your teen prepared for a safe summer of water skiing, wake boarding, fishing, and all of the boating activities.
Please register for the class by May31, email Linda Jamieson at lindam.jamieson@yahoo.com Questions 822-8914
Students need to bring cash or check for $25.00 made payable to FLOTILLA 25. Money will be collected at the beginning of the first class and students will receive a boating safely book.
The State of Washington has a new mandatory boater safety education law. This law means that, eventually, all people operating a recreational boat or personal watercraft (jet ski) will have to take a boating safety class. This law will be phased in by age groups. The first group, 12 to 20 years, has to have their boater education card in their possession now, if they want to operate a boat or PWC. (personal water craft)
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be presenting an 8 hour boating safety class (About Boating Safely) which meets the requirements of this law. The class will be held on Wednesdays, June 4 and 11, 4 hours each day starting at 1:30pm.
Have your teen prepared for a safe summer of water skiing, wake boarding, fishing, and all of the boating activities.
Please register for the class by May31, email Linda Jamieson at lindam.jamieson@yahoo.com Questions 822-8914
Students need to bring cash or check for $25.00 made payable to FLOTILLA 25. Money will be collected at the beginning of the first class and students will receive a boating safely book.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
SUMMER CAMP: Elena Summer Chess Camp 2008
A great opportunity to learn chess in a structured and fun environment. Presented by John Muir Elementary PTSA July 14th-18th. For more information or registration, go to www.chessplayer.com/camps.htm or call 206.363.6511 or email chess64@comcast.net.
Ben Franklin Presents "Once Upon a Time..."
Join the Ben Franklin Drama Players as they romp through Once Upon A Time (A Collection of Fairy Tales). This series of stories is sure to delight the youngest to oldest prince & princess with songs, sword fights and even some very unique Toothfaires. Special guest cameos included!
Tickets are only $3.00 a person - contact Kathleen Sanchez at ksanchez@lwsd.org for information. Limited tickets will be available at the door and there is no reserved seating.
Thursday, May 29th at 7pm
Cadle Theatre, Lake Washington High School
Tickets are only $3.00 a person - contact Kathleen Sanchez at ksanchez@lwsd.org for information. Limited tickets will be available at the door and there is no reserved seating.
Thursday, May 29th at 7pm
Cadle Theatre, Lake Washington High School
SUMMER CAMP: Redmond Football Mustang Youth Cheer/Football Mini Camp
Offered 6/19-6/20 from 9am to 12pm. No previous playing or cheering experience required. www.redmondmustangfootball.com for more information or contact Mike Pluschke, head coach at mpluschke@lwsd.org.
June Lunch Menus are available now
In the office now or online shortly at http://www.lwsd.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/For-Parents/Lunch-Menus/All-Schools-05-08.pdf
SUMMER CLASSES: Wave Aquatics Swim Team
Sign up now for WAVE Aquatics Swim Team at Redmond or Northshore pools. www.waveaquatics.org for more information or contact Coach Jim Verdier at coachjim@waveaquatics.org or 206.403.6933.
Scrip cards are the perfect gift - order now!
Use them yourself as a gift. Scrip cards area available for Starbucks, Tully's, Red Apple, PCC, QFC/Fred Meyer. There is a limited selection of cards for Baja Fresh, Bath & Body, California Pizza Kitchen, Chevron, Joanne's, Michaels, and Taco Time.
Order forms are available at http://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/ScripForm.html.
Order forms are available at http://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/ScripForm.html.
SUMMER CAMP: BCC Summer Reading Skills Programs
Classes offered by Bellevue Community College Continuing Education are offered in Issaquah, Mercer Island, and on campus. Call 1.800.978.3532 for more information or to register.
Eager Eagle for 5/15
Parent Input Forms
If you would like to give input on your child’s placement for next year, forms will be available in the office beginning Thursday. You may stop by to pick one up if you would like. The forms are due back by May 22nd. We will also have them available during Open House.
Open House/Science Fair
Our Open House and Science Fair is scheduled on Thursday, May 15th. Both events will begin at 6:30 and go until 8:00 p.m. This is a fun event where our students show off the work they have done all year long. Also, our library will have a Book Sale for one night only! If you can volunteer to help, please let Ms. McElfish know. I look forward to seeing you tonight!
Lost & Found
I can not believe how many jackets, coats and sweat shirts we have in our Lost and Found. The articles of clothing are of great quality and I am sure are expensive. If you are missing something, please come by and take a peek either during Open House or on Friday.
Congratulations!
Our chess club members, Daniel and Samuel He won the co-championship of 3rd graders at the 2008 Washington State Elementary Chess Tournament that took place in Kirkland. Albert Li, also from Franklin won the co-championship for 1st graders.
Volunteer Tea
In a few days, you will be receiving an invitation from your child’s teacher inviting you to attend our Volunteer Tea. Parents that helped in the classroom, library, supervised field trips, worked at the Book Fair, playground, health room, monitored runners, helped in PE, and the list goes on and on……..are invited to attend, Thursday, June 5th at 9:15 a.m. in our Commons. I hope you will be able to attend. We would not be the great school we are without all the parents who give of their time, skills and leadership.
PE News
Rose Hill Junior High School is sponsoring a Super Feeder Track Meet on Thursday, May 29th at 4:00 p.m. Events are open to all students from Ben Franklin, Ben Rush, Mark Twain and Rose Hill Elementary schools. Events will include: 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M and 1600M runs, the long jump, high jump and a 4 X100 relay. Award certificates will be given for 1st – 5th place in each event. Ms. Denney plans to be there to support all Ben Franklin participants. Please return confirmation forms if you child plans to attend.
The Basics of Bicycling Skills and Safety unit returns to Franklin May 23rd – June 13th. Volunteers are still needed for Field Day equipment staging on June 5th at 3:30 p.m. and for face painting on June 6th starting at 9:15 a.m. Please contact Ms. Denney if you can help.
Important Dates to Remember
May 23 LEAP Day - No School for Students
May 26 Memorial Day - No School
June 5 Volunteer Tea at 9:15 a.m.
June 6 Dad’s Pancake Breakfast – 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
June 6 Field Day
June 17 6th Grade Promotion
June 18 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - dismissal at noon.
If you would like to give input on your child’s placement for next year, forms will be available in the office beginning Thursday. You may stop by to pick one up if you would like. The forms are due back by May 22nd. We will also have them available during Open House.
Open House/Science Fair
Our Open House and Science Fair is scheduled on Thursday, May 15th. Both events will begin at 6:30 and go until 8:00 p.m. This is a fun event where our students show off the work they have done all year long. Also, our library will have a Book Sale for one night only! If you can volunteer to help, please let Ms. McElfish know. I look forward to seeing you tonight!
Lost & Found
I can not believe how many jackets, coats and sweat shirts we have in our Lost and Found. The articles of clothing are of great quality and I am sure are expensive. If you are missing something, please come by and take a peek either during Open House or on Friday.
Congratulations!
Our chess club members, Daniel and Samuel He won the co-championship of 3rd graders at the 2008 Washington State Elementary Chess Tournament that took place in Kirkland. Albert Li, also from Franklin won the co-championship for 1st graders.
Volunteer Tea
In a few days, you will be receiving an invitation from your child’s teacher inviting you to attend our Volunteer Tea. Parents that helped in the classroom, library, supervised field trips, worked at the Book Fair, playground, health room, monitored runners, helped in PE, and the list goes on and on……..are invited to attend, Thursday, June 5th at 9:15 a.m. in our Commons. I hope you will be able to attend. We would not be the great school we are without all the parents who give of their time, skills and leadership.
PE News
Rose Hill Junior High School is sponsoring a Super Feeder Track Meet on Thursday, May 29th at 4:00 p.m. Events are open to all students from Ben Franklin, Ben Rush, Mark Twain and Rose Hill Elementary schools. Events will include: 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M and 1600M runs, the long jump, high jump and a 4 X100 relay. Award certificates will be given for 1st – 5th place in each event. Ms. Denney plans to be there to support all Ben Franklin participants. Please return confirmation forms if you child plans to attend.
The Basics of Bicycling Skills and Safety unit returns to Franklin May 23rd – June 13th. Volunteers are still needed for Field Day equipment staging on June 5th at 3:30 p.m. and for face painting on June 6th starting at 9:15 a.m. Please contact Ms. Denney if you can help.
Important Dates to Remember
May 23 LEAP Day - No School for Students
May 26 Memorial Day - No School
June 5 Volunteer Tea at 9:15 a.m.
June 6 Dad’s Pancake Breakfast – 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
June 6 Field Day
June 17 6th Grade Promotion
June 18 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - dismissal at noon.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9!
Around the World in 5 days!
Please help celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff with a week full of travel themed treats and fun teacher travel trivia! Here are ways you and your children can participate:
Dress in the theme all week if you wish!
Questions? Call Julie Peterson 425-445-3428 or jsewfine@aol.com
Please help celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff with a week full of travel themed treats and fun teacher travel trivia! Here are ways you and your children can participate:
- Tuesday – bring flowers for your teacher – just one or a whole bunch!
- Wednesday & Thursday – write a letter, a poem, an email or draw a picture that lets your teacher know how much you appreciate them!
- All week – stop by the display in the foyer and check out our Teacher Travel Trivia
Dress in the theme all week if you wish!
- Monday – Mexico/Latin America
- Tuesday – Asia
- Wednesday – France/Europe
- Thursday –International-your country of origin
- Friday –Italy
Questions? Call Julie Peterson 425-445-3428 or jsewfine@aol.com
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Hopelink End Summer Hunger Programs
Hopelink provides food for local families who need assistance. It depends on donations (food or financial) from community members.
End Summer Hunger Campaign Coin Drive is May 5-May 9th.
It’s time to clean out your coin jar (or remind your child to clean out their’s) and see if we can help our local Hopelink Food Bank with their summer needs.
End Summer Hunger Canned food drive begins May 12th- May 16th. More information came home with your child on the types of food that are needed at Hopelink.
End Summer Hunger Campaign Coin Drive is May 5-May 9th.
It’s time to clean out your coin jar (or remind your child to clean out their’s) and see if we can help our local Hopelink Food Bank with their summer needs.
End Summer Hunger Canned food drive begins May 12th- May 16th. More information came home with your child on the types of food that are needed at Hopelink.
Field Day is Coming June 6th
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.
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.
FALL Football Signups for Jr Kangs and Rebels
Kirkland Boys and Girls Club is offering Youth Tackle Football for kids 7-14 years. 7 year olds must way 60 lbs by the first practice (Aug 11) and 15 year olds must weigh no more than 120 lbs and be born no earlier than August 1st 1993. Open Registration ends July 1, 2008.
More information or registration can be found at www.onepositiveplace.org or by calling Tom Olson at 425.827.0132 (tolson@positiveplace.org). Cheerleading information can also be obtained here.
More information or registration can be found at www.onepositiveplace.org or by calling Tom Olson at 425.827.0132 (tolson@positiveplace.org). Cheerleading information can also be obtained here.
SUMMER Swim Lessons at Strattonwood pool
Sign up now for public swim lessons at Strattonwood Pool. Sessions run from June 9th to August 29th.
For more information, go to www.strattonwoodswimclub.com or call Laura at 425.556.5185.
For more information, go to www.strattonwoodswimclub.com or call Laura at 425.556.5185.
EAGER EAGLE: Dates to Remember
May 6 Class Photos
May 7 Meet the New Principal - 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 15 Science Fair / Open House - 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
May 15 Book Fair in the Library - 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
May 23 Teacher Staff Development – No School for Students
May 26 Memorial Day – No School
May 29 School Musical at Lake Washington High School - 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
June 5 Volunteer Tea
June 6 Pancake Breakfast - 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
June 17 Sixth Grade Promotion
June 18 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Dismissal at noon
May 7 Meet the New Principal - 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 15 Science Fair / Open House - 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
May 15 Book Fair in the Library - 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
May 23 Teacher Staff Development – No School for Students
May 26 Memorial Day – No School
May 29 School Musical at Lake Washington High School - 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
June 5 Volunteer Tea
June 6 Pancake Breakfast - 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
June 17 Sixth Grade Promotion
June 18 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Dismissal at noon
EAGER EAGLE: Oops
I forgot to mention in the last Eager Eagle that Joy Brooke is also leaving. She is going to have baby number two in the fall. Congratulations to Joy, she is very excited. Even though Joy is only here one day a week, she will be missed.
EAGER EAGLE: Literacy
Does your youngster listen actively when you read aloud? It’s a key to understanding what is happening in the story. Try these simple tips to building listening skills:
1) Ask your child to retell small parts of the story to you. Or ask them questions while you read. Examples: “What will happen next?” “Why do you think she did that?” Find the answers to the questions together.
2) After you have read a story together two or three times, skip a word or two. Ask your child to fill in the missing word or words. This one works really well with rhyming stories.
1) Ask your child to retell small parts of the story to you. Or ask them questions while you read. Examples: “What will happen next?” “Why do you think she did that?” Find the answers to the questions together.
2) After you have read a story together two or three times, skip a word or two. Ask your child to fill in the missing word or words. This one works really well with rhyming stories.
EAGER EAGLE: Earth Week
On April 19th several families and a few teachers helped clean-up Bridle Trails State Park as part of a massive effort to make our city, parks and schools cleaner. I would like to thank Jennifer Lesourd, Sidney Olson, Stephanie Fulton, David, Nathan and Alex Follette, Shelley, Tony and Kate Kloba, Melissa and Emily Worland, Karen and Bailey Bennett, Rena, Grant, Rianne, Alec and Gilbert Peterson, Kate Berten and Kristin Wobker for taking time out of their busy weekend to help our community. The park Ranger from Bridle Trails Park Foundation and Ranger Mary commented on our school’s excellent citizenship through modeling and leadership. It was a miserable day with rain, sleet, and hail, but they managed to fill a 50 cubic yard dumpster. Way to go!
EAGER EAGLE: New Principal Welcoming
On Wednesday, May 7th, Kim Fricke, the incoming Principal for our school, will be spending the day at Ben Franklin. In the evening, our PTA will host a small welcoming reception for her in our library from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. This reception will be for parents only and students will meet her during the school day.
If anyone would like to bake some goodies, please get in touch with Christine Muenz or Brenda Jensen. I hope you will make some time to join me in a hearty “Welcome to Ben Franklin” greeting.
If anyone would like to bake some goodies, please get in touch with Christine Muenz or Brenda Jensen. I hope you will make some time to join me in a hearty “Welcome to Ben Franklin” greeting.
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