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 Hello all,
We have just learned of an opportunity for families to attend a day at the PARAMOUNT RANCH in Agoura Hills, CA to learn about nature. The first 60 people who register will be able to attend. It is Saturday, April 17. We realize it is the same day as the Car Show but distributing as appropriate. Elizabeth
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
For inquiring minds of all ages! Identify a wildflower. Learn how to track mountain lions and bobcats. Listen to stories from long ago. Have fun with hands-on demonstrations and draw your own conclusions. Ask a scientist your most pressing questions. Discover the mysteries of your neighborhood national park. Explore the amazingly wild Santa Monica Mountains.
Who? Any LAUSD family may participate. Space is limited to the first 60 participants; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where? PARAMOUNT RANCH in Agoura Hills, CA When? Saturday, April 17, 2010 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Complimentary buses will pick up families at Hamilton HS at 10:00 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m.
How? You must register and reserve your seat by calling
Blanca Rangel at Local District 3 at 310-253-7829 by Friday, April 9, 2010.
Bring snacks and bottled water—limited picnic style food will be available for purchase at the event.
** There is no entry fee for this event and transportation is complimentary **
www.nps.gov/samo/sciencefestival.htm
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Primer Festival Anual de Ciencias en las Montañas de Santa Mónica
Área de Recreación Nacional de las Montañas de Santa Mónica
¡Para mentas curiosas de todas las edades! Identificar una flor silvestre. Aprenda como realizar el seguimiento a pumas y gatos monteses. Escuchar historias de hace mucho tiempo atrás. Diviértete con demostraciones prácticas y sacar sus propias conclusiones. Pregúntele a un científico de sus más apremiantes preguntas. Descubra los misterios de su vecindario parque nacional. Navegue por las sorprendentemente montañas salvajes de Santa Mónica.
¿Quién? Cualquier familia del LAUSD puede participar. El espacio es limitado para los primeros 60 participantes;
** Los niños deberán ser acompañados por un adulto**
¿Dónde? PARAMOUNT RANCH en Agoura Hills, CA
¿Cuándo? Sábado 17 de abril de 2010
11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Un autobuses de cortesía recogerá a las familias en la Escuela Preparatoria Hamilton a las 10:00 a.m. y las regresara aproximadamente a las 6:30 p.m.
¿Cómo? Deberá de inscribirse para reservar su asiento llamando a Blanca Rangel al Distrito Local 3 al 310-253-7829 a más tardar el viernes 9 de abril de 2010.
Lleve bocadillos y agua embotellada—habrá comida disponible para la venta en este evento limitada al estilo picnic.
** No hay cuota de inscripción para este evento y el transporte es gratuito**
www.nps.gov/samo/sciencefestival.htm
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THE BEETHOVEN BUZZ FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2010
BREAKING NEWS... SPRING BREAK Spring is in the air and spring break will soon be upon us beginning MONDAY, MARCH 29 through APRIL 2. Please make child care arrangements as there will be no school and no aftercare during that week. School resumes MONDAY, APRIL 5. Have a safe and happy week!
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL There will be "Coffee with Dr. Ford" in the Parent Center on TUESDAY, APRIL 6 from 8:15-8:45AM. Anyone is invited to ask questions or just listen and be a part of an open discussion with the Principal.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent-Teacher Conferences continue all week. Please confirm your appointment with your child's teacher and be prompt as many appts are back-to-back. There will be early dismissal at 1:31PM all week, MARCH 22-26. After school classes will be an hour early each day and there will be no intervention this week.
PINEWOOD DERBY Calling all Beethoven Cub Scouts! The pinewood derby is this THURSDAY, MARCH 25. 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!
REV UP YOUR ENGINES! The Car Show is coming to Beethoven on APRIL 17. We need volunteers for the entire day, from setup to cleanup 8:30-4:30. Contact Ashley Halverson @ firepie22@aol.com if you can help. We will be circulating a sign-up sheet but would like each family to donate an hour of their time or a case of water/juice boxes to support this fundraiser.
KINDER ROUND UP! Kindergarten Round-Up is TUESDAY, APRIL 20 at 9:00AM
in the school auditorium. If you know of parents who are interested in the kinder program, please encourage attendance. A flyer with details will be distributed.
GIRLS AND MOTHERS SCIENCE NIGHT Attention all 2-5th grade girls--join this terrific group for the "Girls and Mothers Science Night" series. Tara Chklovski (Tara@IridescentLearning.org) taught an afternoon science class at Beethoven and she is amazing! The sessions will be conducted on Friday evenings beginning APRIL 9-30. Each session will be 2 hours each and will be held at 553 W 23rd St, Los Angeles, 90007 from 6:00-8:00PM. Refreshments will be provided. This special inaugural series is free. Learn more by visiting: http://www.IridescentLearning.org
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.
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. These next few weeks, we will be collecting boxes of crayons and markers. 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 at the end of this week.
WESTSIDE JUNIOR WIZARDS If you have a child interested in magic, consider joining a magic group for children taught by professional magicians. The newly created Westside Junior Wizards are a team of kids who are serious about learning, sharing and performing magic. Monthly sessions focus on various tricks. Contact the Buzz or send email to ashwood911@yahoo.com for further details. All those who have sent an email of interest, we are compiling a list and you will be contacted directly within the next week.
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 labeled 'Box Tops' and your child's name and classroom. They can be returned to your teacher or placed in the FOB mailbox. The class with the most box tops will win a Popsicle party. We are now in the process of counting the box tops and we are so appreciate of all who have sent them in.
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. 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.
WIN A WIRELESS LAB! We need to everyone to enter the 9th annual Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes. This is our chance to win one of three grand prize wireless computer labs for our school, including 20 notebook or tablet computers, interactive whiteboard, mobile cart, projector, printer, wireless access points, portable document camera, digital camcorder, and a $5,000 digital media grant from Discovery Education. Enter once per day until May 3, 2010 at http://cdwg.discoveryeducation.com/wawl/ . Share with your friends and colleagues on Twitter and that will triple your entry each day!
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
AID TO LOCAL FAMILY A fun benefit (yard sale, auction, bake sale) event will be this SATURDAY, MARCH 27 to benefit the family injured in a house fire. The Meier Street Multi-Family Garage Sale/Fundraiser Day isn’t just a big rummage sale,
it’s a celebration of the healing power of community (and a day to have some fun!) Music, games, a Meier Street Kids Bake Sale, face-painting, live auction at 1:00PM, and more! Come support Friends of Luna, have a cupcake or two, and bid on great items to take home!
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.
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.
REGRIGERATOR ANYONE? The Parent Center is in need of a working refrigerator. If you have a used fridge that is in working order and in need of a home, please consider donating it to the school. Or if you know of a business that can donate a refrigerator, we'd be very appreciative! Please let Jeanna Kienzle know @jeanna@kienzlefamily.com
TIP OF THE WEEK Feel like treating a family member to something special? Make or print/copy certificates for things like foot massage, half hour of uninterrupted down time, baby sitting, or car washing. Just use your imagination! Great for children to give family members as gifts; you never know what they will come up with!
YOU'VE BEEN STUNG Andrea and Mark Andrews, you both have been stung! Not only are these two parents the Friends of Beethoven Booster Club co-presidents, they are also involved in girl scouts and cub scouts, leadership committee, and can be seen volunteering at all the fundraisers. While their work life keeps them busy, they are often combining work and school-thinking about how we can use technology to improve school communications, outreach and fundraising. Andrea and Mark, we appreciate all that you do for our school and appreciate you both! Thank you!
Have a great week and enjoy next week; remember there is no school!
Cheers, Elizabeth R. Palser
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THE BEETHOVEN BUZZ FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 15, 2010
BREAKING NEWS...Attention 5th grade parents, we expect the bus to return from Death Valley tonight at approximately 6:30PM. Please make arrangements to meet your child in front of the flag pole at that time.
COME TO THE MOVIE ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON! The Martha Foley Scholarship fundraiser movie is Friday with a showing of TOY STORY. Show time is 2:45-4:15PM and children will be released to the yard afterwards. $3.00 donation includes popcorn.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent-Teacher Conferences start next week. Please confirm your appointment with your child's teacher and be prompt and many appts are back-to-back. There will be early dismissal at 1:30PM all next week, MARCH 22-26
SPRING BREAK Spring is in the air and spring break will soon be upon us beginning MONDAY, MARCH 29 through APRIL 2. Please make child care arrangements as there will be no school and no aftercare during that week. School resumes MONDAY, APRIL 5.
KINDER ROUND UP! Kindergarten Round-Up is TUESDAY, APRIL 20 at 9:00AM
in the school auditorium. If you know of parents who are interested in the kinder program, please encourage attendance.
CUB SCOUT EVENT ON SUNDAY The Beethoven Cub Scouts will be going to the Reagan Library to check out Air Force One on SUNDAY, MARCH 21 leaving at 10:00AM. Please gather at the Beethoven teachers' parking lot in uniform. Please contact Cub Master Brian Lund at leftypots@yahoo.com if you have questions.
REGRIGERATOR ANYONE? The Parent Center is in need of a working refrigerator. If you have a used fridge that is in working order and in need of a home, please consider donating it to the school. Or if you know of a business that can donate a refrigerator, we'd be very appreciative! Please let Jeanna Kienzle know @jeanna@kienzlefamily.com
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. 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.
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!
WESTSIDE JUNIOR WIZARDS If you have a child interested in magic, consider joining a magic group for children taught by professional magicians. The newly created Westside Junior Wizards are a team of kids who are serious about learning, sharing and performing magic. Monthly sessions focus on various tricks. Contact the Buzz or send email to ashwood911@yahoo.com for further details.
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 boxes of crayons and markers. 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.
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 When you are picking up food, going to the bank or even filling a prescription, park your vehicle and walk inside instead of using the drive through. It will cut down on unnecessary fuel use as well as carbon emissions. Plus, we can use the exercise!
YOU'VE BEEN STUNG Mr. Sukal, Mr. Spero, Mr. Evans and Mr. Pine, all of you have been stung! Kudos to these 5th grade dads who accompanied the 5th graders on the three day camping trip to Death Valley. We appreciate your help and participation on this fantastic experience. We hope you have stories to tell and memories to share. Thank you for chaparoning our kids!
Have a great week!
Cheers, Elizabeth R. Palser
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