Longfellow PTA Newsletter - Westerville City Schools

“Making Stars for Tomorrow”
Longfellow PTA Newsletter
Teacher Appreciation Week
Longfellow “Rockets”
Math & Science
Magnet School
120 Hiawatha Avenue
Westerville, Ohio 43081
614-797-7180
www.wcsoh.org
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Stephen Petercsak
PTA OFFICERS:
April Hynes
President
Lynn Aventino
1st Vice President
Susan Blackwood
2nd Vice President
Link Editor
Kelley Hand
Secretary
Cheryl Lovell
Treasurer
Chris Dilley
Parent Council
May 4th - May 8th
May 4,2009
Important Dates
your “Little Rocket”
will want you to
remember!
Our Teachers and Staff are a Treat!
May 1st
STUDENTS:
Highland’s Pool Passes
Go On Sale at the
Community Center
Monday: Treat Street Message Board
(write a message to your Teacherboards will be displayed in the lobby)
Tuesday: No School
Wednesday: Bring a Flower To Your Teacher
Thursday: Bring in a Treat that reminds
you of your teacher
Friday: Bring a Card in for the Office Staff
Summer Day Camps
Check out the out the ZOO,
COSI and the YMCA
May, 2009
Preview and play at the
NEW
PARENTS
“Castle Playground” at
Huber Village Park
Monday Message Board: Available for
Parents to sign or send a message with
their student to post.
Wednesday: The PTA is providing a basket of
treats for the teachers...feel free to have your
student contribute.
Thursday : Lets Treat You! The PTA is sponsoring
a luncheon for the teachers.
(Dedication sometime this Month)
May 16th
Race for the Cure
www.komancolumbus.org
May 29th
Westerville's 1st Friday
6-9 PM
Excitement is abound with the implementation of the Progress Book for our elementary students
starting this year. All parents have been sent a letter indicating their logon and password so they
can start using this tremendous tool.
Log on at https://parentaccess.mecdc.org/general/district.aspx
Longfellow LINK
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EAT HEALTHY
2009
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
1
SAT
2
Interim
Reports
Go Home
3
4
6
5
No School
7
8
9
Jump Rope
For Heart
Donations Due
Election Day
Teacher Appreciation Week
10
11
MOTHER’S
DAY
13
Market Day
G.E.M Award
Orders Due
Ceremony
at noon
12
15
14
Student
Volunteer
Logs Due
New Parent
Orientation
Central
College
16
Scholastic Book Fair
17
18
19
20
21
22
BIGGEST
MOVER
CHALLENGE
Market Day
Pick Up
6:30-7:30
SUPER
BOWL
23
SCOUTS
Flag Raising
Ceremony
9:05 AM
2:15
24
25
No School
Memorial
Day
26
27
28
29
PTA
MEETING
7 PM
(free child care
BIGGEST MOVER CHALLENGE
SUPER BOWL
MAY 21st
2:15 PM
BIKE
SAFETY
DAY
30/31
Longfellow LINK
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ANNUAL LONGFELLOW FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Featuring Longfellow Scouts
Assisted by
Mary Leavitt, Founder of The Flag Lady Store
Special Guests
Westerville Mayor Anne Gonzales & Other Westerville Officials
Members of Navy Operational Support Center, Columbus
Veterans, including Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7883 &
American Legion Young-Budd Post 171
United States Representative Pat Tiberi (or his representative)
State Representative Marian Harris
Superintendent Dr. J. Daniel Good, Member s of WCS Board of Education &
WCS Officials & Staff
This is a school wide Service Project
Benefiting Navy Maritime Expeditionary Security 823 (SECDET 823)
Reception Following in the Cafeteria
For additional information, contact:
Rebekah Carlisle, Program Chair
614-325-4215 (cell) or
Email: [email protected]
Longfellow’s
Biggest Mover Challenge
BIGGEST MOVER CHALLENGE WINNERS FOR GAME #4 (APRIL)
Overall Biggest Mover Classroom For the Month…..ROSTORFER’S ROCKETS
THEY HAD A TOTAL OF 24,269 MINUTES! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
THE ROSTORFER’S ROCKETS ARE IN THE LEAD WITH A TOTAL OF 55,442 MINUTES
They will receive the BMC Class Trophy and earn a star for their team flag!
Overall Biggest Mover Individual per classroom
Grade 1: Rostorfer’s Rockets-Braden Mulick
Grade 2: Dark Knights-Kathryn Shaffer
Grade 3: The Buckeyes-Nikita Nair
Grade 4: The Wolverines-Austin Lovell
Grade 5: The Panthers-Griffin HarrisThe Rockers: Mrs. Dawley
THE ENTIRE SCHOOL HAS ACCUMULATED A TOTAL OF 184,183 MINUTES
SUPER BOWL IS MAY 21st at 2:15
WHICH CLASS WILL WIN THE TROPHY????
WHICH STUDENT WILL BE MVP????
Longfellow Link
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PTA Treasurer’s Report
Below is what the PTA provided in the Month of April, 2009
Playground Climbing Wall Equipment-Freight Delivery charges
$500.00
(Actual playground Climbing Wall is being funded by the Grant we were awarded)
D.A.R.E. Graduation T-Shirts
44. 00
PTA Childcare
25.00
Snacks for testing
17.00
Snacks for Testing
63.00
Total
$586.00
Below are ways we raised money for the Month of April, 2009
Fun Fair
950.00
Market Day (March)
67.00
Total
$ ,1017.00
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
On Thursday, April 30, Susan Leonard and volunteers we were all ready for the Jump Rope
for Heart event. Unfortunately, a few minutes into recess and the rain started pouring down.
Although many kids didn’t seem to mind, we did have to stop and reschedule again for this
week. Longfellow has received new jump ropes and double dutch ropes as a thank you for
our participation with this program. We hope that the kids can try to collect a few dollars to
support this organization’s efforts in fighting heart disease.
All monies are due Friday, May 8
Longfellow’s
2009
ANNUAL FUN FAIR
On April 4th, Longfellow students and their families joined us at Blendon Middle School for
our annual Fun Fair. Students played carnival games, challenged themselves to some
floor mazes, had fun in the obstacle course inflatable, danced, made balloon animals and
learned some juggling skills. Student artwork and classroom baskets were raffled off,
as well as some super items donated to us from local area businesses.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to make this fun fair a big hit!
We hope to see you there next year!
Longfellow LINK
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
May 12th to 15th
Next week we will be holding our Scholastic Book Fair.
This is our spring buy one get one free book fair. The proceeds benefit our Longfellow Library.
TUESDAY, May12th 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PREVIEW DAY
Students will visit the book fair with their class, and make a “wish list” to bring home.
Parents can approve the list and send money with their child to make a purchase the next day.
WEDNESDAY, May 13th 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. BUYING DAY
Students will return with their class to purchase books.
THURSDAY, May 14th 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MAKE-UP DAY
Any students that were absent may shop for books.
FRIDAY, May 15th 8:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Parents are welcome to shop too. This is a good chance to get summer reading books.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please call Sarah Gaunt 882-8963 or e-mail
[email protected].
Longfellow Elementary Bike Safety Day
Saturday, May 30th
12-3 pm
Westerville Bike Shop
Please stop by the Westerville Bike Shop for a FREE
Helmet Fitting & Bike Check
All Longfellow Students and Families are welcome!
We will have Westerville Bike Shop gift card GIVEAWAYS!!!!!
Bike safety checks and helmet fittings are compliments of
Westerville Bike Shop. Please be sure to thank them and check
out the store while you are there.
Longfellow LINK
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I’d like to say a big “Thank You” to those of you who have supported Longfellow by ordering Market Day products throughout this school year. Since last June, we have raised over $1000! I would also
like to thank the volunteers who have been so dedicated in helping with Market Day over the last year
– Linda George, Tracie Harris, Lish Sendelbach, Kelley Hand, and Cheryl Carey! You make things go
so smoothly; I really appreciate all that you do!
Sincerely,
Kathy Wade
May
Market Day orders due by noon on Wednesday, May 13
Market Day order pick up on Monday, May 18, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
June
Market Day orders due by noon on Wednesday, June 3
Market Day pick up on Wednesday, June 10 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
No July Sale
August
Market Day orders due by noon on Wednesday, August 5
Market Day pick up on Wednesday, August 12 from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
FINAL PTA MEETING
TUESDAY MAY 28th 7-8PM
Do people only use 10% of their brains?
find the answer hiding in this newsletter
2009/2010 SCHOOL YEAR
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The new school year will be here sooner than think!!
We are in need of volunteers that range from
chairing committees to parents interested on in
being on the PTA Executive Board.
We are looking for a Secretary and a
2nd Vice President
Look for sign up coming home in book bags soon.
We are trying to plan ahead for next year!!
COME TO THE MAY PTA MEETING TO
FIND OUT WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE
Please join us for our 6th and final
PTA meeting of the year. Our topic is:
OPEN FORUM.
We welcome all parents to join us in
an open discussion to help share ideas
for next school year. Also at this
meeting, we will vote in new PTA
board members- so please come out
and show your support for these
volunteers who try to make
Longfellow such a great place
for our kids.
LIGHT SNACKS, FREE CHILD
CARE, SNACKS AND
MARKET DAY GIVE-A-WAY
Longfellow LINK
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WE NEED YOU!!!
YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS YOU!!!
Give Back...Volunteer!
Your used printer cartridges and cell phones can… MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We are helping to keep the earth clean while earning new equipment and cash!! You can help us earn even
MORE by saving used cartridges and cell phones. Drop off all these items in front of the office by the
pencil dispenser. Please place old cartridges in a sealed bag with your student to bring to school.
Check it out at www.fundingfactory.com
All proceeds will go towards PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!
LONGFELLOW DECALS FOR SALE
There is still time to get a decal for your car (some are using them on notebooks). These are the
cling type that do not damage your car and are removed simply. Look around and notice the cars in
our parking lot and see for yourself. Let you child show their pride for Longfellow!!! Only $5.00
each and can be obtained by calling Cheryl Lovell at 818-0473 or stop in the office and purchase
Word for the Month of May
RESPONSIBILITY
Accountability, Reliability, Dependability, Diligence, Self-discipline, Self-control and Work ethic
District Questions?
Reminder: If you have questions for the Superintendent or Administrative Chiefs, please fill out the half
-sheet form located on the PTA bulletin board in the hallway and turn it into the office for Chris Dilley,
our Parent Council Representative. All questions are answered at the monthly Parent Council meeting or
shortly thereafter if more information needs to be collected for an accurate answer. Meetings are the
third Wednesday of each month. Also feel free to e-mail your question to Chris at [email protected] if you
can't make it into the school for the form.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
A generous Thank You goes out to James Roberts, parent of 1st grader, Owen Roberts, who
manages the Starbucks on South State Street. On the morning of our FUN FAIR, James
graciously donated ALL the coffee to our volunteers. We enjoyed the delicious coffee and it
helped give us that energy we needed to get everything ready for our event. Thanks again!!!!
Longfellow LINK
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Westerville Schools Superintendent Dr. Dan Good today announced that he is hosting several
“Coffee and Conversation” meetings throughout the school year and extends an open invitation to parents and community members to stop by and meet with him to discuss education in
the Westerville Schools. Below are the scheduled time through the end of the year.
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April 3, 2009, 7:00 AM , Tim Horton’s, 772 S. State
May 1, 2009 , 7:30 AM, McDonalds, 4435 Executive Parkway
May 8, 2009, 8 AM, Tim Horton’s, 891 N. State Street
STUDENTS
Have you completed 3 Hours or more of
COMMUNITY SERVICE
this school year?
*Grades 3-5 can return the form to their teacher
*Grades 6-12 should return them to their guidance counselor
ATTENTION: All forms due no later than May 15th
http://www2.westerville.k12.oh.us/Curriculum/Community%20Service.htm
Longfellow thanks Nationwide Children’s Hospital for their sponsorship
CHECK OUT THIS EXCELLENT SITE
FOR PARENTS, KIDS and TEENS
http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/gd/applications/controller.cfm?&page=250
Longfellow LINK
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WE NEED YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
Did you know that you can donate money to your child’s school by shopping at
BoxTops4Education also? We all shop online occasionally so see how you can earn money for
our school at stores such as Barnes and Noble, The Gap, Kohls, Home Depot, Staples, Limited
Too, Lands End, Target and the lists goes on and on. SAVE THOSE BOXTOPS TOO!!!
http://Boxtops4education.com
Grocery Shopping made easy...PLUS, make money for the school.
If you lose the menu your child brings home…..it is right here...VOILA!!
http://www.marketday.com
Scrip is a fundraiser for our school that involves purchasing gift cards
for everyday shopping needs.
You can go to www.shopwithscrip.com and register a new account using the enrollment code below. Also you will find a complete list of retailers. Longfellow enrollment code: DF481F247918. If you have any
questions please contact Lisa Stewart at 901-8504 or email
[email protected]
SEE NEW KROGER UPDATES ON PAGE 10
YOU NO LONGER NEED YOUR KROGER SCRIP CARD
BRAIN TEASER ANSWER: No, it’s a myth, according to Dr. Eric Chudler, a neuroscience professor
at the University of Washington. You use and need your entire brain. That’s why it’s so important to
protect your brain by wearing your bike helmet!!
Longfellow LINK
If you EVER shop at KROGER
We have an important CHANGE to the
Kroger Reward Program
You will no longer load your Kroger Scrip card to reward
Longfellow 5% of your purchases. Instead, simply register your
current Kroger Plus card (the card you have to scan at check out to
receive the Kroger discounts) online and Longfellow will benefit.
Every time you shop for groceries and swipe your card,
Longfellow PTA automatically starts earning a rebate.
Simply sign up as new member or existing Kroger Plus member and
then click on Community Rewards to activate our School.
Longfellow Magnet Elementary PTA’s organization code is: 80380
Purchase accumulations begin on May 1, 2009. After this date, individual
purchases will begin counting towards Longfellow PTA within 7-10 days of
registering the individual rewards Cards on-line.
If you do not have access to the online sign-up method or have any
questions, please contact Cheryl Lovell at [email protected] or
818-0473 to learn about the alternative sign-up method.
www.krogercommunityrewards.com
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