THE BEETHOVEN BUZZ FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2010
BREAKING NEWS... Plan on attending the next PTA/FOB meeting tomorrow night, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 6:30PM in the Library. Child care and snacks provided. If you'd like a say in your child's school, this is the place to be. If you'd like to nominate someone for next year's FOB positions, this is the time to do so. We will also cover the funding needed for next year's activities so please attend this important meeting.
PETER PAN Students in Beethoven’s Youth Development Program will be performing “Peter Pan” this FRIDAY, MARCH 12 at 5:00PM in the auditorium. Enjoy this fine performance and it’s free!
BEETHOVEN NIGHT OUT The next Beethoven Night Out fundraiser will be at Islands in Marina del Rey on TUESDAY, MARCH 16. A flier will be sent home with your child.
RAISE A READER! Corby Arthur has entered Beethoven in the Raise a Reader program, sponsored by Parents, Parents.com, and the International Reading Association. We wanted to share our school page: www.parents.com/reading/beethovenstreetelementaryschoollosca Students can register to read with our school beginning today, MARCH 8. The Raise a Reader program allows students to log their reading minutes as they devour books throughout the spring. Schools are tracked with the most logged minutes per student. One winning school will receive a $5,000 library grant! Plus, students who log at least 60 minutes of reading each week will be entered for individual prizes.
LA RIVER TOUR Attention all Cub Scouts and families who would like to go on the LA River Tour...It is scheduled for SUNDAY, MARCH 14. Please confirm your attendance now with Patty Segovia (segovjp@verizon.net) and bring a check for $15.
PINEWOOD DERBY Calling all Beethoven Cub Scouts! The pinewood derby is THURSDAY, MARCH 25. If you have not gotten your pinewood derby car, please contact Cub Master Brian Lund at leftypots@yahoo.com There should be a great selection of race cars so anyone wanting to see the race is welcome to attend this fun event in the auditorium area. Bring your cameras!
BEETHOVEN'S E-WASTE DRIVE Save your used electronics for Beethoven’s E-Waste Drive on APRIL 24th from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Bring your old TVs, monitors, computers, clocks, wires, cables and anything electronic so that it can be recycled safely and easily for you. Tell your friends and neighbors too. Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning out that old stuff piled up in the garage!
SILENT AUCTION COMING TO TOWN Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010, 6:00PM-10:00PM, for the Silent Auction/Raffle/Bingo/Food/Drinks/Music evening for adults at the Santa Monica Women's Club. We are soliciting donations from businesses and Beethoven families and you will receive a letter in your child’s folder that has the details. Donations are tax deductible.
SILENT AUCTION BASKETS NEEDED! The 5th grade parents are coordinating the baskets for this year's Silent Auction. Each grade will be making a themed basket and we are asking each grade's room parents to coordinate donations for that grade's basket. You can place a box in the classroom for collections and we would like all donations collected by FRIDAY, APRIL 23. Listed below are the basket themes for each grade and we leave it up to each grade to assembly and wrap the basket and suggest a price. In previous years, these baskets were good bidding items and we expect no less this year! So, please consider the theme when you give a donation. Some baskets include gift cards so if you are unable to donate an item, a cash donation or gift card is also nice.
Kinder: beach
1st: road trip
2nd: education
3rd: bath
4th: kitchen
5th: entertainment
If a grade is unable to assemble their basket, no problem, just let me know and the 5th grade parents will package the baskets for the auction.
CLOTHES FOR THE NURSE If you have gently used shorts or shirts, boy or girl, please drop your donation labeled "Nurse" to the office. Also, we are collecting new under garments and socks. These items will be put to good use for those students who have accidents and parents aren't readily available to bring a change of clothes.
CANS FOR A CURE Beethoven will be organizing a team for the May 2010 Revlon Run/Walk for Women's Cancers. Please donate your recyclable cans and bottles to the bin in front of Room 28 and proceeds help raise funds for the cause and to sponsor the Beethoven team. We count on these proceeds so parents; please do not empty the containers for personal recycling.
ART SUPPLIES NEEDED Art supply donations are requested for the APS Arts program with Ms. Deborah who will be coming in April. Right now students K-3rd grades are working in Drama with Mr. Keene in the APS Arts program. Art supplies are still needed. This week, we are collecting pink gum erasers and glue sticks. If you can donate these items, please label, "APS Arts" and drop off in the school office. Thank you!
LOST AND FOUND If your child went to school with a jacket or sweatshirt and came home without one, please check the lost and found. Please label your child's belongings so items can be returned promptly if identified. All leftover items will be donated to charity the week of spring break.
COFFEE CARDS! Now, you can get your weekly coffee fix at the assembly without carrying money! Just purchase a coffee card for $5 on sale at the coffee cart near Room 26.
MARCH VALET Attention all 5th grade families, March is the last month that you will need to do valet service! Parents, choose two valet days or show up at 7:30AM by the auditorium as we ALWAYS need help and/or please return the valet slips sent home with your child that alerts you of your designated mornings.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Take a look in your cupboards and collect Box Tops; each class is collecting them. Please place box tops in an envelope labelled 'Box Tops' and your child's name and classroom. They can be returned to your teacher or placed in the FOB mailbox. I will collect them on a weekly basis. The class with the most box tops wins a to-be-determined prize!
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
AID TO LOCAL FAMILY A house fire destroyed a local family a few weeks ago and friends and neighbors are rallying to support the family during this difficult time. Many Beethoven families have asked how they can help. Updates have been made to the http://www.FriendsOfLuna.com page with details and donations can be made via PayPal. A live auction benefiting the family will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 27. The Meier Street Neighbors are seeking donations from local businesses, service providers, and artisans for auction items, raffle prizes, and other fundraising purposes. They are particularly looking for a food truck or two that would park nearby and donate part of their proceeds on the fundraiser day. Donations for the auction and garage sale should be made through Jennifer Hemsley @jennifer_hemsley@yahoo.com, and anyone who wants to donate food or entertainment services can contact Elizabeth Oakes @marryme@marriagetogo.com. Thanks to everyone who has offered assistance and
good thoughts to this family.
ART EXHIBIT The Wonder of Learning, 100 languages of children exhibit continues through APRIL at 1129 Second Street in Santa Monica. Check out this fantastic exhibit: http://www.reggioexhibitla.com/ for details, hours, etc.
RELAY FOR LIFE, JOIN OUR TEAM! Join Team Beethoven Bears at the 2nd Annual Battle of the Schools for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Culver City. The event is from 9:00AM on MAY 15 to 9:00AM on MAY 16 at Culver City High School. You can register at relayforlife.org/culvercityca and join the Beethoven Bears. For more information, contact Gloria Halfacre at gloria@sipi.usc.edu or 310.739.7107. Help the fight against cancer.
SWEETS FROM OUR SWEETS Girl Scout Cookie are on sale for $4 a box. There are Girl Scouts in every classroom, so order yours today. How about donating some Girl Scout Cookies to the LA Food Bank or Military Troops in the US and overseas? This is our Gift of Caring program.
MORE ITEMS FOR RECYLCING Don't forget we are still collecting used toner and cell phones for recycling. No re-manufactured toner please. Items can be dropped off at the school office. See the qualifying list at http://www.fundingfactory.com/admin/participant/qualifying_items.aspx.
TIP OF THE WEEK Raw vegetables, such as celery and carrots, are not just healthy to eat but they also can act like detergent foods that clean your teeth, helping remove topical stains, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. So, you have my permission to make noise and chomp away!
YOU'VE BEEN STUNG Patty Segovia, you’ve been stung! Patty has been a presence at the school for years and not only does she assist in the classrooms but she is very involved in cub scouts as well and helps plan the field trips. Patty’s delightful personality and gracious offerings of her time really set a terrific example. We appreciate all that you do to support the school, Patty, and we thank you!
Have a great week!
Cheers, Elizabeth R. Palser
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