BENNETT ELEMENTARY MATH GAME NIGHT
Thursday, May 22nd 6:30-8:00 Bennett Gym

You and your whole family are invited to attend math game night. The Blue Highway Games will come to our school and will provide a library of games. This is for the whole family and will give you the opportunity to find out fun, new, educational games to play with your children.

We also need volunteers!! So please contact Andrea Pohle (

andreapohle@yahoo.com) to help with volunteering or any questions. This is a PTSA free sponsored event.

We look forwarded to you attending, and having a great night!

From The Office

Art Room News!

It's feeling like a race to the finish line in the Art room these days! With only 38 days of school left until summer vacation we are finishing up our paper mache masks (4/5), and 2 weeks into clay (k/1, 2/3). Time to register for Summer Art Classes-info is on the poster by the front door of the school.

Thank you to everyone who donated cardboard supplies-the masks are looking fabulous because of your generosity!

If anyone is spring cleaning and wants to donate some more art supplies to Bennett I'd be happy to take them! My dream list would include: paints and brushes, pastels, glitter, sequins, beads, ribbon, fabric, yarn, etc. Any crafting supplies are welcome! These will be used to embellish the masks and graduation hats.

-Ms. Ray

SCHOOL HEALTH & MEDICATION FORMS

Have you tried to send medication to school for your student, only to be told that you can't do so until the authorization forms are filled out? Do you groan every year when faced with another packet of school health forms? If yes, take a seat in the student chair for this quick tutorial, and learn why these forms are necessary for your student's health and safety.

Authorization for Medications to be Taken at School

Form PS 403, dated 7/06

Washington State law and Bellevue School District policy require that this form be filled out before your student is given any medications at school.
In elementary school most students come to the health room when they need their medication. Occasionally a student may want to carry their inhaler with them throughout the day. If so, you need to specify this on the form. Either way this Authorization form must be on file with the school nurse.
This form is available at the front desk and in the health room. You can print the form from the website www.bsd405.org by going to "Quick Links" and "Health Services".
A health care provider's signature is required in order to take medication at school, for either prescription or over the counter medications.
Authorization forms are valid for one school year only, and must be renewed each year.
Carefully read the 2^nd page of the form to learn what medications are allowed, and to learn how the medications should be supplied or packaged.
If your child takes daily medication at home for a life threatening health condition, please bring in a 72 hour emergency supply.

Confidential Emergency Health Information

Washington state law mandates that I request updated health information for your student for each school year. If you fill out this CEHI form it provides us with necessary information about your student. Include information you'd like us to have in order to care for your student in the event of a disaster or emergency lasting 72 hours.

Medical History and Physical Exam Report

Form PS 414, dated 1/07

· Needs to be filled out by a health care provider

· A completed PE report is a requirement for all incoming 6^th graders and students new to the district.

Certificate of Immunization Status

Washington State law requires that all students have a completed CIS on file at the school. The CIS is a Washington State Department of Health form which you can get from school or your health care provider's office.
Please transfer all immunization dates to this form, please do not turn in your child's immunization record from the doctor's office, unless it's already in this form.

Thanks for taking the time to attend to these required forms, and thanks for helping make Bennett a safe and healthy environment. If you have any questions please contact me.

Nancey Goforth RN

Bennett Elementary School Nurse

425-456-4805

Principal's Post
by Chris Thomas

Once again, the annual WASL testing period went well. As in the past, the majority of students felt confident in their responses to questions and they put forth their best effort. Thanks teachers for helping our students meet WASL standards as well as other academic checkpoints such as district wide assessments in every major subject area and in every grade. Also, thanks Bennett parents for sending your students to school with a positive disposition for learning.

Math Olympiads

Throughout the school year, we have had approximately 30 fourth and fifth grade students participate in our Math Olympiads program headed by Mr. Levin (Enrichment Teacher) and Steve Poteet (Parent volunteer). Recently, we received team results scores that place our kids in the top 20% nationwide. Great job kids! If you or your child would like to be involved in the Math Olympiads program or the Pre-Math Olympiads program in the future, please contact Andrea Pohle (Pre-Program) or Steve Poteet.

Community Service Announcements

Tutoring Available!

My name is Sara Silver-Hill and I am a fourth grade teacher at Bennett Elementary. I have been teaching in the Bellevue School District for three years. I am in the middle of the Masters of Education program at University of Washington . I will be taking summer classes, but will have a fairly flexible schedule. Due to my experience in many grades over the years I am confident I will be able to assist your student in any areas in need of growth. Please contact me if you are interested! E-mail: sisa636@hotmail.com cell phone: (509) 998-7523

Relay For Life Event

The RELAY FOR LIFE will be held on June 7 and 8 at Redmond High. This is a 24-hour community event to raise money for cancer research, education, and patient support for those with all types of cancer. There are many ways for all families to participate. All 3^rd - 5th grade students are invited to participate in the overnight.

You can come on Saturday from 12 noon until 11 pm to support our team, LIMITLESS LEGENDS.
For overnight participation all night, register online at www.redmondkirklandrelay.com, follow prompts to our team page. Fundraising minimum is $100 which is due at the relay.
Wanting to donate? Please see donations page online at www.redmondkirklandrelay.com, LIMITLESS LEGENDS. Team Captain: Norma Gilbert.
Share a story about your connection with cancer, someone you honor or remember. Submit to: bdsullivan@msn.com. You can also send a picture. A book will be compiled to share at the relay event.

Thank you for the many ways you support finding a cure for cancer. This year's theme is: Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

· Leap into summer! 1st Annual Summer Opportunities Fair

Hosted by PAAC Parents of ESL students and students of color from the Bellevue School District. This event is offered as a community service for all Bellevue School District families, especially of ESL students and students of color, to learn about a wide variety of summer programs and activities for children and teens.

6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2008 Free admission

Interlake High School · 16245 NE 24th Street · Bellevue, WA · 98008

Summer activities for every school age child and every budget

Over 25 camps and programs represented

Sports camps and outdoor adventure

Community service opportunities

Programs for ESL students

Learning opportunities

Programs for students with Special Needs

Food! Childcare! Interpreters in 7 different languages! (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean)

May at the Washington State History Museum

Special Lewis and Clark program: A Dismal Camp

May 24-25, 2008
Clark's Dismal Nitch unit
Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Park
Pacific County, Wash.

Watch the adventures of Lewis and Clark come to life in A Dismal Camp, a special public program featuring historic re-enactments of the harrowing days of the Corps of Discovery at what Capt. William Clark called "that dismal nitch."

Re-enactors dressed in period clothing will bring to life one of the most challenging moments of the expedition, as the expedition members hunkered down in a camp near present-day Dismal Nitch to weather a fierce winter storm in November 1805. A small working camp will be set up, complete with animal hide shelters, equipment from the period, and a dugout canoe. Visitors are welcome to interact with the re-enactors.

A Dismal Camp is FREE and open to the public. The program is sponsored by the Washington State Historical Society, Washington State Department of Transportation, Long Beach Peninsula Visitor's Bureau, and Destination: The Pacific.

To reach the Dismal Nitch unit of the Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Park, take State Route 401. The Dismal Nitch Safety Rest Area is about a half mile east of the north end of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

For more information about Dismal Nitch, including maps and directions, please visit the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park web site. To learn more about Lewis and Clark's experiences in Columbia River Country, visit washingtonHistoryOnline.org.

News from The PTA Parent Magazine

A Moving Experience

Fun Activities Can Build Foundation for Fitness
Fitness Finders believes that if kids have positive physical education and recreation experiences, they will be more likely to be active when they are older. The following exercise ideas from Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Fitness Finders (fitnessfinders.net) can help create these positive experiences:

Minimizing TV viewing with exercise
Trading in the car for walking and cycling
Having an "activity day"

Read about how to plan these and other activities.

Active Kids=Healthy Kids

Get to Kids Early for Lifelong Benefits
Staying active each day takes work. By teaching kids healthy habits at an early age, there is a better chance their adult lifestyle will naturally include healthy living, according to Patti Howell, editor of the Health e-Tips newsletter. Howell suggests these strategies for keeping kids active at home:

Keep It Lean - Limit time on computers, on cell phones, and with TV programs.
Monkey See, Monkey Do - Parents have to be good role models. Practice what you preach.

Discover more ways to encourage your kids to get active.

PTA has partnered with the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to produce A Parent's Guide to Video Games: Parental Controls and Online Safety, a guide full of the information that parents need to know about video games. Copies of the English- and Spanish-language versions of the guide can be downloaded from pta.org/mediasafety.

Managing Your Child's Video Game Usage

Download Parent's Guide for Video Games, Online Safety
Video games can be a great source of entertainment and learning for the whole family, but it's important for parents to fully appreciate what the experience of playing games today encompasses. Many include features that go beyond the game play itself, and include social and interactive elements like online chat with other players. As parents, it is up to us to be informed and to make smart choices when it comes to the games we allow our children to play.

Find out what you can do to promote responsible video game usage.

Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF)

Spring For Schools Benefit Luncheon is fast approaching!

Save the date! Bellevue Schools Foundation Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Meydenbauer Center . Parents, community members and business leaders gather to celebrate our success and support Bellevue schools and students.

Last year, over $480,000 was raised for schools from this event. While the luncheon is free, you will be given the opportunity to make a financial pledge of $200 or more at the event. Every dollar raised at Spring for Schools will provide our students with a world-class education, strengthening our schools and community. To attend, simply register online at www.bsfdn.org/register.

Volunteers Needed:

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, both adult & high school students are needed for the week of June 2 - 6, 2008. For further information, please contact Christena Coutsoubos in the BSF office christena@bsfdn.org, 425.456.4199. Thank you!

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5 - May 9, 2008

How about honoring your children's teacher in a slightly different way this year? Rather than stressing over what gift to buy, simply make a donation to BSF in honor of their teacher(s). Your gift in their name will help students and teachers all across the district. We'll even send a note to the teacher letting them know of your generosity.

To donate, simply go to the Bellevue Schools Foundation website, www.bsfdn.org/donate or call our office on 425.456.4199.

amazon.com

Simply go to the BSF website home page (www.bsfdn.org), click on the Amazon.com link, and BSF will receive over 7% of each sale. Remember, you must go through the BSF website link for us to get credit for the order. Thank you!

The Friday Flyer Newsletter | Bennett Elementary PTSA 2.3.22

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Editor: Denice Malone

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The Friday Flyer is a bi-weekly newletter distributed via email. Articles need to be submitted to thefridayflyer@yahoo.com by the Wednesday before publication Articles may be edited for content.

The following are publication dates for the remainder of the school year:

May 16, May 30, and Jun 16

Bennett PTSA Executive Board 2007/08
Marian McDermott, Co-President, ma_mcdermott@hotmail.com 425/653-1235
Sue Bentsen, Co-President, sue@bentsen.us  425/644-5005
Vanessa Swanson, Treasurer, vswan@lynden.com  425/641-6626
Heather Gibbs, Co-Treasurer, heather@thegibbs.us  425/746-3483
Kris Moazez, Secretary, krism@mmpunion.com  425/643-8396
Clay Dawson, VP Education, clayd43@msn.com  425/643-6298
Alison House, VP Fundraising, alihouse@comcast.net  425/653-5411
Michelle Ball, VP Community, michball@winisp.net  425/564-8315

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