THE BEETHOVEN BUZZ FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2010
BREAKING NEWS... Bear Mania is tomorrow, THURSDAY, JUNE 10! We need volunteers to help out between 1:00-2:00PM as this is a fun end-of-year event with the kiddies. We need adult supervision so please show up in the big yard at 1:00PM is you can assist. Thanks in advance!!
HOLIDAY PROGRAM CDs ARE NOW AVAILABLE The CD of the holiday program is now available for $10. These are great keepsakes of your child’s performance. Forms are in the school office or respond to Gloria Halfacre @ Gloria@sipi.usc.edu if you would like one.
SRDLP CULMINATION The pre-school little ones are graduating on THURSDAY, JUNE 10 in ROOM 10. The two sessions are 8:30AM and 12:00PM.
HOMEWORK LAB Thank you to dedicated staff that has assisted with homework lab this year. The Homework Lab ends this THURSDAY, JUNE 10.
5TH GRADE SOFTBALL PRACTICE Bring your gloves and plan to have an extended practice this FRIDAY, JUNE 11. Players will celebrate afterwards with a pizza party. If you have a 5TH grader participating in softball, please send either a monetary donation or juice boxes and label them SOFTBALL and drop off to Mr. O'Donnell.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE ASSEMBLY Please try and attend the JUNE 14 MONDAY morning assembly at 8:45AM honoring those with perfect attendance.
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL Come join the conversation with Dr. Ford. The last coffee discussion with Dr. Ford will be TUESDAY, JUNE 15 at 8:10AM after drop off in the Parent Center.
5th GRADE NEWS See details sent home with your 5th grader but here is a recap of end-of-year events:
• The 5th Grade picnic is TUESDAY, JUNE 15 at 10:00AM.
• 5th Grade culmination is 9:00AM on WED JUNE 16. Dresses for the girls(no strappy straps) and collar dress shirts (tie optional)and black pants and nice shoes for the boys. If possible, no sneakers or high heels (1½+), please. Please ensure that your child gets to school on time so the procession can start as planned.
• 5Th Grade dance is 12:00-2:37PM on WED JUNE 16 in the auditorium.
• 5th graders vs. teachers in the annual softball game is FRIDAY, JUNE 18 from 8:45AM-10:00AM in the big yard.
MARK TWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSITION For those planning to send their 5th graders to Mark Twain Middle School and want to attend the August summer transition program, please complete paperwork and return by WED JUNE 16. Flyers were sent home with your child this week.
4TH GRADE PARENTS ARE NEEDED Traditionally, the 4th grade parents help with the 5th grade culmination so the 5th grade parents can enjoy the ceremony. We need help decorating the auditorium the at 7:30AM on WED, JUNE 16. We also need help setting up the table for refreshments and need servers for refreshments (cake, coffee, drinks) after the ceremony. Refreshment setup starts at 8:00AM. Please respond to the Buzz if you can assist. We are hopeful to get 6-8 volunteers.
KINDER END OF YEAR ACTIVITY All kindergarteners will be celebrating their end of year activity in the auditorium on THURSDAY JUNE 17 at 12:30PM.
SHORTENED SCHOOL YEAR The school year has been shortened by a week. The last day of school is FRIDAY JUNE 18, a minimum day ending at 12:37PM. Onsite YDP aftercare will be available.
SCHOOL RESUMES The 2010-2011 school year will be in session beginning MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 at 8:08AM (but we don’t have to think about that now.)
DO NOT PARK IN BUS ZONES OR CROSS WALKS! When you park in a bus zone or a cross walk, you are putting our students’ safety at risk. We are asking parents to let a school employee know when a car is parked in restricted areas. It will take a community to solve this problem. Parking patrols are actively ticketing and that is a small price to pay to ensure the safety of our children. Please use our valet program as it is free. It gets congested towards the end of school with lots of families attending activites so especially important to park in avaiable areas.
PLEDGE DRIVE FOR 2010-2011 We are preparing for the 2010-2011 school year. Fundraising efforts will include a FOB-sponsored Pledge Drive to raise funds for the entire school. We are looking for two parent volunteers per grade to brainstorm and spare a few hours over the next few weeks. If interested in this effort, please contact Galia at Galia@GaliaLinn.com with your contact information so you can be notified about upcoming meetings.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES For the 2010-2011 school year, families will be asked to donate school supplies. Teachers generally use their own money to purchase classroom supplies so we are encouraging all Beethoven families to donate so every student is prepared as they enter the classroom next year. Please respond to the information and envelopes distributed to grades K-4th.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Mark Twain Middle School Arts Festival is this SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1:00-5:00PM. It is a day celebrating the community. There will be performances, guest artists, academic displays, workshops, raffles, food, games and an antique car show! $3.00 per person and children under 5 are free! The event will be on the MT school campus.
Local studio, Peach Tree Pottery will be celebrating PEACH 2 FEST. It will be this SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 11:00AM-6:00PM. PEACH 2 FEST, is the annual Art, LIVE Music, Food and Fun Festival. This year’s event will benefit American Heart Association and other local charities. Artwork being shown and sold will include a Young Artist Showcase, works of the Peach Tree Pottery students and Linda Mechanic’s new creations. Check out the EVENTS page for details, including bands, food vendors, raffle prizes, and more: http://www.peachtreepottery.com
The Compost Workshop is SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 10:00AM-11:00AM Stay and get your hands dirty and work in the garden at the Venice Learning Garden: 13000 Venice Boulevard. Los Angeles, CA 90066-3589 www.thelearninggarden.org Composting is a fun and easy to do something good for our environment. Composting reuses and recycles our resources and reduces waste. Come learn how to turn your organic waste like paper, food scraps and yard trimmings into rich organic nutrients for your garden. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend and learn how to help! Everyone is welcome, whether you are thinking about starting to compost or an old pro who can share your experiences with the community.
Blue House Arts Summer Camp is dedicated to building self-esteem and literacy by nurturing this innate joy through many art forms. Small classes will be offered this August by teacher Ellen Gill including theater arts, music instruction, vocal music, puppetry, and mask making in an intimate home setting. Each week will culminate with a performance. *NO MATERIALS FEE IF YOU SIGN-UP BY JUNE 1ST! Please contact Ellen @ ellenmgill@gmail.com if interested.
Sessions include: Let’s Put On a Musical Show, Aug. 2-6, 9:00-3:00, $125.00 Materials fee: $20.00* Ages 6-10.
Mask Making and Performance, Aug. 9-13, 9:00-3:00, $125.00. Materials fee: $20.00* Ages 6-10.
Puppet-making and Puppet Show Aug. 16-20, 9:00-3:00, $125.00. Materials fee: $20.00*
WRITER NEEDED; GREAT REWARDS! I am seeking an interested person in becoming the next Editor-In-Chief of the Beethoven Buzz so we can move forward into the 2010-2011 school year. It’s a great job; you get to be resourceful and use your imagination. It is on your own time, years of archived materials at your disposal plus you are your own boss! I anxiously await your response; please respond to the Buzz.
DISTRIBUTION LIST As the school year comes to a close, this gives me an opportunity to thank my audience. Thank you! I will be updating my distribution lists over the next several months. If you would like to continue to receive the Buzz in the 2010-2011 school year, you need not do a thing. If you would like your name removed from the distribution list, respond to this email and let me know. Or you may self-select to delete your name anytime by visiting the bottom of this email and click on the link, "Manage My Subscription."
TIP OF THE WEEK Yes, another reminder to keep track of the your June school calendar! Please pay specific attention to the items on the June calendar as this month will go by swiftly! Summer is in the air and we don’t want you to miss a thing! And, oh, yes, eat your veggies.
YOU'VE BEEN STUNG Mara Say, you've been stung! Mara has been instrumental over the years attending meetings and volunteering at events. She has been a great resource for the 5th grade this year helping with culmination activities as well as the fundraisers. Mara, we so appreciate all your help and energy and will really miss you. Thank you!
Have a great week!
Elizabeth R. Palser
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