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 BREAKING NEWS... IT IS MOVIE NIGHT THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! Mark your calendars for an evening at the movies this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5. The concession stand opens at 5:30PM with the showing of "Chavo Del Ocho" (similar to the Little Rascals played by adults in Spanish) and the big screening of "Cloudy Wth A Chance of Meatballs" at 6:15PM. Tickets are $3.00 each or a family pack of four for $10.00. Tickets will be on sale after school this Thursday and Friday and at the door. Pizza, salad, drinks and all sorts of goodies will be for sale. We are in need of donations of beverages (waters/juice), individual chips/crackers/cookies and sweets. Please label your donation "Movie Night" and drop off at the office on Wed-Fri this week. We need helpers the night of the movie starting at 5:00PM for ticket collectors, concession stand workers, and clean up. Please let Diana Tate know if you can help or you can reply to the Buzz and I will relay. Thank you for your generosity!
AFTERSCHOOL INTERVENTION Afterschool intervention in various subjects begins on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 and continues on Tuesdays through MAY 4 from 1:45-2:45PM. Please contact your child's treacher if you have interest in learning more about the program.
NO PARKING IN THE TEACHER'S LOT There is no parent parking in the teacher's parking lot. That lot is reserved for teachers and limited in space. Parents, please park on local streets and do not use the lot.
NO PARKING IN BUS LANE Please do not park in the areas designated for Bus Parking. If you continue to park in that area on Victoria Ave, you may receive a citation. Thank you for your assistance by parking elsewhere to drop off your child/ren.
WE LOVE BEETHOVEN CHILDREN SO PLEASE DO ALL OF US A FAVOR A reminder not to drive and use your cell phone or text while driving. Keep your children's safety in mind. If you or your child are riding bikes or have your child on your bike, please ensure that that your child is wearing a helmet. There have been near misses and some of us have witnessed unfortunate and preventable situation if drivers focused on driving. The children of Beethoven thank ever driver and bike rider who make this a priority.
SOCCER! Pay-as-you-go soccer for all ages started last week. Classes are at 1:45PM on Tuesdays. The cost is $12 per session and money will be collected at the field. You can also pay for the series of six classes.
GYMNASTICS ANYONE? Broadway Gymnastic School (BGS) has pulled together a program at a special rate for Beethoven students (not affiliated with Beethoven school.) The program will begin on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 and it provides transportation from Beethoven to the gym. BGS will pick up from Beethoven at 2:30PM and will take them to the gym. Parents can either pick up your child from the gym or BGS will return students to Beethoven. There will be 9 week sessions. Regular price is $304, our rate is $265. Regular yearly registration is $50 (Your child will get gym T-shirt when you sign) and this special rate is $40. If you already paid registration for the year you will not need to pay again! If interested, please see flier for details on how to enroll your child. We need at least 8 children for BGS to initiate the program and we have 5 already. With questions please contact Laura Smith at bgslaurasmith@gmail.com
5th GRADE CANDY AND BALLOON GRAMS The 5th grade will be selling Valentine's Day themed grams and delivery will be on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Consider buying Candy Grams for your children, their friends and teachers. All proceeds help with the 5th grade culmination and trip. Order forms will be distributed soon.
AFTER SCHOOL FOOD SALES On FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, the 5th graders and parents will be selling after school treats for $1.00 at the auditorium gate. Proceeds help fund culmination and 5th grade class trips. Consider supporting the 5th grade soon-to-be graduates and enjoy a treat!
RELAY FOR LIFE MEETING There will be a Relay For Life of Culver City Kickoff meeting. Join the group for food, fun, and prizes to kickoff this year’s Relay For Life of Culver City that include the communities of Venice, Palms, Mar Vista, and Marina del Rey! The meeting will be held on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, at 6:30PM – 8:00PM at Mark Twain Middle School Library located at 2224 Walgrove Ave, 90066. For more information or if there is interest in forming a team, please visit: RelayForLife.org/CulverCityCA
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. This is a family event and all are welcome. Come walk for our team for as little as a half hour. 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 It's Girl Scout Cookie time and there is a new cookie! "Thank You Berry Munch" is a new sugar cookie with Ocean Spray Cranberries, white chocolate chips and rice krispies. It is yummy. Boxes are still only $4 a box. There are Girl Scouts in every classroom, so order yours today. If you do not know any scouts, you can also place your orders with Gloria Halfacre (gloria@sipi.usc.edu or 310.739.7107) and the girls will still get credit.
NO SUGAR FOR YOU? Don't eat cookies? No problem! 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. See Gloria for details.
MORE ITEMS FOR RECYLCING Don't forget we are still collecting used toner and cell phones for recycling. No remanufactured 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.
RECYCLING Drop off your aluminum cans and plastic bottles (#1 and #2) in the big bin in front of Room 28. We do not have drop off containers in the main buildings because of ants. If there are classroom collection containers, those are encouraged to be dumped into the bins by Room 28. The school needs the proceeds so parents, please do not empty the containers for personal recycling as families are donating to support the school.
TIP OF THE WEEK Who knew that drawing circles with a red pen relieves stress? Well it does! If you find your self in a situation and have a knack for doodling, chose red and choose circles.
YOU'VE BEEN STUNG Gloria Halfacre, you've been stung. As a leader of Beethoven's Girl Scout Troop 925, Gloria is a role model for our young girls. She coordinated the recent collection of 350 pairs(!!) of shoes to be sent to Soles4Souls for distribution to the Haitian people. Her efforts with the holiday boutique, recycling, and Relay For Life are so appreciated. Gloria's energy, enthusiasm and thoughtfulness have raised countless funds for the school and improved morale. Gloria, we appreciate your work and we thank you!
Have a great week!
Cheers, Elizabeth R. Palser
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Wednesday, January 27 2010 @ 03:04 PM PST |
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BREAKING NEWS... Beethoven's Night Out will be this WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27 from 5:00-8:00PM and the Souplantation in the marina. A percentage of proceeds go back to the school. This is a great opportunity to meet up with friends and enjoy a healthy dinner.
FREAKY FRIDAY IS THIS FRIDAY! The Student Council is sponsoring Freaky Friday this FRIDAY, JANUARY 29. You child can dress up in pajamas, crazy mismatched clothes, wild hair and fun apparel. Encourage participation and support Beethoven on Freaky Friday!
NO PARKING IN THE TEACHER'S LOT There is no parent parking in the teacher's parking lot. That lot is reserved for teachers and limited in space. Parents, please park on local streets and do not use the lot.
HOP, SHUFFLE The Youth Development Program's activity over the next several weeks is Tap Dancing! To those participating, please encourage your child to practice at home. A special recital date will be announced.
SOCCER! Starting tomorrow, TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 at 1:45PM, there will be a Pay-as-you-go Soccer class! It is for all ages. The cost is $12 per session and money will be collected at the field. You can also pay for more than one class at a time.
DO YOU HAVE EXTRA SHOES? Beethoven's Girl Scout Troop 925 is collecting gently used shoes that will be given to Sport Chalet and sent to Soles4Souls for distribution to the Haitian people. Shoes can be dropped off in a bin outside the school office now through SUNDAY, JANURY 31. See Sport Chalet's website for additional information: http://www.sportchalet.com/category/soles+4+souls+and+sport+chalet.do
GYMNASTICS ANYONE? Broadway Gymnastic School (BGS) has pulled together a program at a special rate for Beethoven students (not affiliated with Beethoven school.) The program will begin on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 and it provides transportation from Beethoven to the gym. BGS will pick up from Beethoven at 2:30PM and will take them to the gym. Parents can either pick up your child from the gym or BGS will return students to Beethoven. There will be 9 week sessions. Regular price is $304, our rate is $265. Regular yearly registration is $50 (Your child will get gym T-shirt when you sign) and this special rate is $40. If you already paid registration for the year you will not need to pay again! If interested, please see flier for details on how to enroll your child. We need at least 8 children for BGS to initiate the program and we have 5 already. With questions please contact Laura Smith at bgslaurasmith@gmail.com
COMMUNITY GROWERS Organic bagged fruits and vegetables from the CSA delivery program arrive each Thursday in the patio outside of the Library after school. Program highlights include: Bag is 15 to 20 lbs and you can choose weekly or bi-weekly delivery. You can choose fruit only or mixed selections. You can share the bag with another family. Families can bring their own bag and fill them up. (or use CSA bags.) A bag is $25 dollars and $2 to $3 dollars go back to school. If you have questions, please contact Galia Linn, galia@galialinn.com or Sara from CSA @ sara@csacalifornia.org To sign up please go https://csacalifornia.org/Sign_Up.html To check what in this week bag please go to: https://csacalifornia.org/thisweeksbag.html
5th GRADE CANDY GRAMS The 5th grade will be selling Valentine's Day themed Candy Grams and delivery will be on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Consider buying Candy Grams for your children, their friends and teachers. All proceeds help with the 5th grade culmination and trip. Closer to the date you can expect that order forms will be distributed in the folders.
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 (including the communities of Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Palms & Venice). The event is from 9:00AM on MAY 15 to 9:00AM on MAY 16 at Culver City High School. This is a family event and all are welcome. Come walk for our team for as little as a half hour. 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 It's Girl Scout Cookie time and there is a new cookie! "Thank You Berry Munch" is a new sugar cookie with Ocean Spray Cranberries, white chocolate chips and rice krispies. It is yummy. Boxes are still only $4 a box. There are Girl Scouts in every classroom, so order yours today. If you do not know any scouts, you can also place your orders with Gloria Halfacre (gloria@sipi.usc.edu or 310.739.7107) and the girls will still get credit.
NO SUGAR FOR YOU? Don't eat cookies? No problem! 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. See Gloria for details.
MORE ITEMS FOR RECYLCING Don't forget we are still collecting used toner and cell phones for recycling. No remanufactured 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.
RECYCLING Drop off your aluminum cans and plastic bottles (#1 and #2) in the big bin in front of Room 28. We do not have drop off containers in the main buildings because of ants. If there are classroom collection containers, those are encouraged to be dumped into the bins by Room 28. The school needs the proceeds so parents, please do not empty the containers for personal recycling as families are donating to support the school.
GET STAMPED! WESTSIDE PAVILION purchases are redeemed for points for our school. Shop now and log your receipts in January for double points. Points are redeemed for gift cards and we use them for attendance awards! Can't get to the mall, drop off receipts in the FOB mailbox in the office addressed to Nadia and she will get receipts stamped and returned to you.
IDEAS? If you have ideas for fundraising or school improvements or just want to share your opinion, please direct your queries to the FOB Presidents, Andrea and Mark Andrews. They are most familiar with school protocol. Also, feel free to leave a note for them in the FOB mailbox.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS There will be a free electronic waste drop off at Walgrove Elementary School (1630 Walgrove Ave.) on SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Drop off electronics to be recycled and funds will go to the Walgrove's booster club.
TIP OF THE WEEK Now who hasn't had hiccups? Here is a quick cure if you get the hiccups before you have something important to say--stick out your tongue as far as you can and with it extended inhale and exhale until the hiccups stop. This simple exercise stimulates the glottis (the opening between your vocal chords), allowing you to breathe more smoothly. Just try to do it privately or you'll get odd looks!
YOU'VE BEEN STUNG Ashley Halverson, you've been stung! Ashley has been involved in the fundraising efforts at the school as well as coordinating the Car Show. She attends the PTA/FOB meetings and is always offering her assistance in ways that she can help the school. There's a lot of work that Ashley does on her own, too, as she is constantly thoughtful in her ways to improve Beethoven. Ashley, we appreciate you and thank you for all that you do!
Have a great week!
Cheers, Elizabeth R. Palser
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Monday, January 25 2010 @ 01:52 PM PST |
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Tuesday, January 19 2010 @ 08:38 AM PST |
Hello all-
The Buzz will be coming out later this week but here are a few updates in the meantime...
Beethoven's Girl Scout Troop 925 is collecting gently used shoes that will be given to Sport Chalet and sent to Soles4Souls for distribution to the Haitian people. Shoes can be dropped off in a bin outside the school office starting Tuesday, January 19. This program ends Sunday January 31st. See Sport Chalet's website for additional information. http://www.sportchalet.com/category/soles+4+souls+and+sport+chalet.do
A Beethoven family has friends who are moving to New York and can't take their guinea pig with them. Is anyone interested in giving the creature a home? It comes with a complete habitat/cage. Please respond to this email with interest.
Cheers,
Elizabeth R. Palser
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Wednesday, January 13 2010 @ 03:15 PM PST |
BREAKING NEWS... There will be no school on MONDAY, JANUARY 18 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please make child care arrangements as there will be no child care.
COFFEE SERVICE Coffee service will resume on TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 at the morning assembly. Please bring your dollar and grab a cup of java.
COMMUNITY GROWERS Organic bagged fruits and vegetables arrive each Thursday in the patio outside of the Library after school. This is in coordination with CSA delivery basket program. Program highlights include: Bag is 15 to 20 lbs and you can choose weekly or bi-weekly delivery. You can choose fruit only or mixed selections. You can share the bag with another family. Families can bring their own bag and fill them up. (or use CSA bags.) A bag is $25 dollars and $2 to $3 dollars go back to school. If you have questions, please contact Galia Linn, galia@galialinn.com or Sara from CSA @ sara@csacalifornia.org
To sign up please go to:
https://csacalifornia.org/Sign_Up.html
To check what in this week bag please go to:
https://csacalifornia.org/thisweeksbag.html
HOP, SHUFFLE The Youth Development Program's activity over the next several weeks is Tap Dancing! To those participating, please encourage your child to practice at home. A special recital date will be announced.
AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES A new slate of after school enrichment classes is underway and details will be forthcoming and in your child's folders. There are some exciting classes geared towards the kinder students, too!
JANUARY IS VALET MONTH FOR 2ND GRADE PARENTS All 2nd grade families are asked to staff the morning valet in January. Your help allows students to get onto campus safely. You can even drop by the auditorium (7:30-8:10AM) as help is always needed. Parents, DO NOT PARK IN THE VALET AREA (even for a moment) as your car will be ticketed! Parking patrol has been active in the area. Please note that there are telephone poles blocking the valet area. Until they are moved, please be careful with children exiting the car or drop your child off further down the street (but remember not to block the intersection or the teacher's parking lot entrance.)
5th GRADE CANDY GRAMS The 5th grade will be selling Valentine's Day themed Candy Grams and delivery will be on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Consider buying Candy Grams for your children, their friends and teachers. All proceeds help with the 5th grade culmination and trip. Closer to the date you can expect that order forms will be distributed in the folders.
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 (including the communities of Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Palms & Venice). The event is from 9:00AM on May 15 to 9:00AM on May 16th at Culver City High School. This is a family event and all are welcome. Come walk for our team for as little as a half hour. 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 It's Girl Scout Cookie time! That's right; JANUARY 23rd begins Girl Scout Cookie sales. We have a new cookie this year, "Thank You Berry Munch". It is a sugar cookie with Ocean Spray Cranberries, white chocolate chips and rice krispies. It is yummy. Boxes are still only $4 a box. There are Girl Scouts in every classroom, so order yours today. If you do not know any scouts, you can also place your orders with Gloria Halfacre (gloria@sipi.usc.edu or 310.739.7107) and the girls will still get credit.
NO SUGAR FOR YOU? Don't eat cookies? No problem! 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. See Gloria for details.
MORE ITEMS FOR RECYLCING Don't forget we are still collecting used toner and cell phones for recycling. No remanufactured 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.
RECYCLING Drop off your aluminum cans and plastic bottles (#1 and #2) in the big bin in front of Room 28. We do not have drop off containers in the main buildings because of ants. If there are classroom collection containers, those are encouraged to be dumped into the bins by Room 28. The school needs the proceeds so parents, please do not empty the containers for personal recycling as families are donating to support the school.
GET STAMPED! WESTSIDE PAVILION purchases are redeemed for points for our school. Shop now and log your receipts in January for double points. Points are redeemed for gift cards and we use them for attendance awards!
IDEAS? If you have ideas for fundraising or school improvements or just want to share your opinion, please direct your queries to the FOB Presidents, Andrea and Mark Andrews. They are most familiar with school protocol. Also, feel free to leave a note for them in the FOB mailbox.
CUB SCOUTS The Webelos Den meeting has been moved to SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 and a hike is planned. There will NOT be a meeting on SATURDAY, JANUARY 16.
SAVE THE ARTS Many parents asked that I circulate this petition. Please consider supporting the cause as there is discussion to eliminate arts education in LAUSD schools. View the link for details: http://www.petitiononline.com/la4arts/petition.html
SPECIAL THANKS The holiday giving program is one of the reasons that we are so fortunate to be part of the Beethoven family! Thank you to all who donated food and toys to our needy families. Special thanks to Kathy Vigil for coordinating, to Linda Mechanic and Peach Tree Pottery and their friends for all their toy donations and to Mar Vista neighbor Allison Elder for her overwhelming contribution of food and toys! And not to forget our cub scouts--this effort could not have been done without the help of the scouts. Thank you to all as you made the holidays much happier for many families!
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS There will be a free electronic waste drop off at Walgrove Elementary School (1630 Walgrove Ave.) on SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Drop off electronics to be recycled and funds will go to the Walgrove's booster club.
TIP OF THE WEEK Want a little fresh air inside? While you're cooking a meal or just after, set a small pot of water on the stove and drop in a slice of lemon, a cinnamon stick, or a couple pinches of your favorite aromatic spice. Let the pot boil for several minutes, and the smell will permeate your kitchen/home with its fragrance.
YOU'VE BEEN STUNG Jennifer Manheim, you've been stung! Whenever there is a need for donations (waters or juice or cupcakes) or classroom deliveries, Jennifer comes to the rescue. She's provided refreshments for many occasions over the years. She has also been a good resource for information for party venues, printing services, etc. Thanks, Jennifer, for all you do to help our school. We appreciate you and thank you!
Have a great week!
Cheers, Elizabeth R. Palser
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