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Relay for Life
Saturday May 19 & Sunday May 20
Culver City High School
 
FOB Dinner Night Out
Wednesday - May 23
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Alejo's Pasta Factory
 
Minimum Day
Thursday - May 24
Dismissal - 12:50pm
 
Memorial Day
Monday - May 28
No School
 
Silent Auction
Saturday - June 2
6pm - 10pm
Vineyard
 
PTA & FOB Meeting
Tuesday, June 5
6:30pm - Library
 
Last Day of School
Tuesday - June 19

MISSION

Established in 1993, the Friends of Beethoven Booster Club is an organization of parent volunteers whose purpose is to raise money to enhance the students’ learning environment at Beethoven Street Elementary School.  The Booster Club is also responsible for the ongoing cultivation of community partnerships with local businesses, community-based organizations, and government organizations that will contribute to and support Beethoven Street Elementary School.

OFFICERS

Friends of Beethoven

   Dianna Tate (Co-President)

   Jeff Manpearl (Co-President)

Beethoven PTA

    Kathy Vigil (President)

Ashley Halverson - You've been Stung!

Thank you Ashley for co-chairing Box Tops for Education.  We have never made so much money from this program. The counting of all the box tops is crazy. Thank you for co-chairing School Cents.With this program we are able to have our monthly perfect attendance awards.She also helps Jana with the after school enrichment classes. As if all of that is not enough, she makes thousands of copies for all of our events and activities for PTA/FOB.  She is the VP of PTA as well. Ashley also helps with all of the fundraisers that we have at Beethoven. Thank you again Ashley for all you do for Beethoven!

Recent Awards & Grants

 > Salad Bars 2 Schools

 > Mar Vista Community Council "Community Beautification Grant" 

Real Milk California Sweeptstakes

> Bizzy Blondes Real Estate: 500 color fund raising flyers

> George Chung Realtors: Including Beethoven flyer in house to house newsletter

> Tiffany Rochelle at Pardee Properties: $500.00

PTA Drive

Join and make a difference!

Each class that has 100% participation will receive an ICE CREAM PARTY

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Wednesday
May162012

Beethoven Night Out - Pasta Factory

Wednesday - May 23rd
5pm - 10pm
 
The next Beethoven Night Out is at the Pasta Factory at 425 Washington Boulevard (corner of Washington and Clune) from 5pm - 10pm.
 
Wednesday
May162012

2012 Silent Auction - The Details - Saturday June 2 2012 6pm

Enjoy good Italian food, wine and the entertainment of our local BOISE TWO MEN and THE TERRAPLANES. 

All are welcome! All within walking distance. 

What:
Silent Auction & Bingo Celebration benefiting Beethoven Elementary School
Where:
Vineyard Christian Fellowship Westside (formerly Bruno's Ristorante) 
3838 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066-4402 (near South East corner of Venice and Centinela) 
When:
Saturday June 2, 2012
Doors open at 6:00pm and bidding ends at 8:30pm
Dinner & dancing until 10:00pm 
$:
Cash only at event
Credit cards accepted for auction items

 

Wednesday
May162012

2012 Silent Auction - Teacher (and Principal) Trips & Prizes

Here's the list of trips that Beethoven teachers (AND THE PRINCIPAL) have kindly donated for the 2012 Silent Auction. Bid the most and win on one and your children - and friends - can spend time with the teacher (OR PRINCIPAL) offering or claim your prize.

Dr. Ford - Be the Principal for a Morning!

Come join Dr. Ford for her morning routine.  One lucky student or parent will get to make the PA announcements, carry the walkie-talkie, visit the classrooms and have a special lunch with Dr. Ford.  Date to be determined by Dr. Ford and the winner.  Open to all Beethoven students and parents.
Minimum Bid: $50.00 (Highest bid will win.)

2 Front Row Seats for 5th Grade Culmination
For the first time ever we are auctioning off these highly coveted front row seats.  How would it feel to not have to rush to Culmination? You can stop and pick up flowers, make sure you have your camera.  If you were in the front row, you would nto have to worry about a head in your way when you take the picture of your child crossing the stage.  You would not have to worry about having to stand in the back if you are running late.
Minimum Bid: $40.00 (The Highest bid will win two (2) front row either left or right section of the auditorium.  The front row center is reserved for teachers.)
 
Mrs. Layne - Eco Station Tour
One (1) child will win an afternoon of fun with Mrs. Layne to the Eco Station.  Time and Date: TBD with the winning child.  (This trip will be a joint adventure with Mrs. (Gomez) Argumedo and her winning child.) Parent must drop off and pick up child at the Eco Station.
Minimum Bid: $40.00 (The highest bid will win)
 
Mrs.(Gomez)Argumedo-Eco Station Tour
One (1) child will win an afternoon of fun with Mrs. Argumedo to the Eco Station. Time and Date: TBD with the winning child. (This trip will be a joint adventure with Mrs. Layne and her winning child.) Parent must drop off and pick up child at the Eco Station.
Minimum Bid: $40.00 (The highest bid will win)
 
Mrs. Salley - Pizza in the Garden
Pizza in the Garden! You and a friend can share in our lunch at the Beethoven Garden.  What a great way to end the school year! (The lunch will be a joint adventure with Mrs. Sugimoto)
Minimum Bid: $30.00 (The highest bid will win and you can bring a friend)
 
Mrs. Sugimoto - Pizza in the Garden
Pizza in the Garden! You and a friend can share in our lunch at the Beethoven Garden. What a great way to end the school year! (The lunch will be a joint adventure with Mrs. Salley)
Minimum Bid: $30.00 (The highest bid will win and you can bring a friend)
 
Mr. O'Donnell - Ice Skating, Food, Drinks and Tons of Fun
Six (6) Children will win an afternoon of fun with Mr. O'Donnell on a group date to the Toyota Sports Center for ice skating, food and drinks, plus hours of fun.  Time and Date: Friday, June 10, the winning children will leave after school to the ice skating rink.  Parents to pick up at the Toyota Sports Center.
Minimum Bid: $40.00 (The six (6) highest bids will win.)
 
Mrs. Ramos - Lunch at the Pitfire Pizza Co.
Two (2) Children will win lunch with Mrs. Ramos at the Pitfire Pizza Co.  This is a fun way to end the school year! Time and Date:  TBD
Minimum Bid:  $30.00 (The two (2) highest bids will win.)
 
Mrs. Clark - Lunch & an Afternoon of Fun!
A lunch and afternoon at the Getty Museum, or an ice skating day trip, or the Santa Monica Pier.  We can decide together! Time and Date: TBD
Minimum Bid: $40.00 (Highest Bid will win)
 
Mrs. Sandler - A Day of Fun!
Enjoy a day with Mrs. Sandler>  Activities to be decided by the highest bidder and Mrs. Sandler.  Possible activities:  Movie, Lunch, Build-a-Bear, Science Museum, IMAX....Date and Time:TBD
Minimum Bid: $50.00 (The two (2) highest bidders)
 
Mrs. Arthur - Swim Fun Basket!
Swim fun Basket. 2 caps (lycra-patterned), 2 pair of goggles, toys, 2 towels.
Minimum Bid: $30.00 (Highest Bid will win)
 
Mrs. Gellman - Bowling at Mar Vista Bowl & Lunch
One (1) student and a friend will enjoy a fun filled day with Mrs. Gellman at Mar Vista Lanes with lunch included.  (This will be with Mrs. Honig and her winner.) Come join the fun. You are sure to get a STRIKE! Time and Date: TBD with the winner.
Minimum Bid: $40.00 (The highest bid will win and you can bring a friend.)
 
Mrs. Honig - Bowling at Mar Vista Bowl & Lunch
One (1) student and a friend will enjoy a fun filled day with Mrs. Honig at Mar Vista Lanes with lunch included. (This will be with Mrs. Gellman and her winner.) Come join the fun. You are sure to get a STRIKE! Time and Date: TBD with the winner.
Minimum Bid: $40.00 (The highest bid will win and you can bring a friend.)
 
Mrs. Hirata - Enjoy an Afternoon of Fun at the Howard Hughes Promanade
Come join Mrs. Hirata at Howard Hughes Promanade on a beautiful Saturday afternoon of fun and excitement.  Enjoy lunch at Johnny Rockets and 1 activity, you can choose from a movie, 1 hour of Powersurge, 1 round of minature golf at the Putting Edge, or Color Me Mine for the highest biddr and a friend.  Time and Date: TBD in the summer.
Minimum Bid: $50.00 (The highest bid will win and you can bring a friend)
Monday
May072012

Movie Night: The Adventures of Tin Tin on Friday 5/11

This Peter Jackson produced and Steven Spielberg directed adaptation of the famous Tin Tin cartoon completes this school year's movie nights on Friday May 11. Food will be available starting at 5.15pm. The show starts at 6. 

Monday
May072012

2012 Silent Auction - Coming Soon - Sat. June 2 (shhhhh)

It’s that time of year again:  Beethoven Silent Auction is coming and we need your donations!
 
This year’s Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, June 2.  We are seeking donations of quality goods, services and gift certificates to auction off.  Donations can be items that you own or purchase, services that you can provide, or gift certificates from stores and businesses that you patronize (e.g., your hair stylist would love to get a new customer as a result of donating a free haircut – so go ask!)  
Please get all your donations submitted no later than, Friday – May 25, 2012.  Please note that Beethoven Elementary School FOB is a 501 © (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization and our tax ID number is 95-4475920; all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
 
As in the past each grade level has put together a grade level basket and our hope is that parents will donate an item for the basket, or contribute money to purchase an item.   We hope that we can count on your support through a tax deductible donation of a service or good for our silent auction in June.  All of the proceeds from this auction go directly to benefit our students.  Education is a gift we give our children that lasts a lifetime.
 
Kinder Basket.........Beach Basket  
1st Grade..............Movie Basket  
2nd Grade.............Wine & Spirits Basket
3rd Grade.............Camping Basket       
4th Grade.............Garden Basket
5th Grade.............Kindle Reading Basket