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The
Friday Flyer
Bennett
Elementary PTSA 2.3.22 Newsletter
Volume 3, Issue 11
- February 6, 2009, Membership 205
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 February
10 PTSA General Membership Meeting,
7 PM
13 Valentine's Day class
parties
16 President's Holiday, NO
SCHOOL
24 Global Reading
Challenge
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Future Friday Flyer Editions
The Friday Flyer is published bi-monthly. The
next edition will be published on Friday, February 20. All submissions are due by Wednesday, February 18.
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Principal's Post
Save the date: Bennett
Auction is set for March 28!
Please join us for what promises to be one of the most fun and
entertaining events of the school year. The Bennett Auction
will be held at the Glendale Country Club on March 28, starting at 6
pm. Thank you for your continued support in making Bennett
Elementary School a great place for kids to learn. See you at the
auction!
WASL testing
Bennett Elementary is tentatively scheduled to begin WASL Testing
(grades 3-5) on Tuesday, April 14th, the Tuesday following spring
break. Third Grade students will test in the areas of Reading
and Mathematics (4 days). Fourth Grade students test in the areas of
Reading, Mathematics and Writing (6 days) and Fifth Grade students
will test in the areas of Reading, Mathematics and Science (6
days). The WASL testing schedule for Bennett will be posted as
soon as it is created.
Chris Thomas
Bennett Elementary School
Principal
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Office News
Email address changes to Bennett
2008-2009 Directory:
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Bennett PTSA Website
Looking
for information about Bennett?
Our
PTSA website covers school programs, parent involvement, fund
raising, calendars and anything else you can think of!
Check
out http://schoolbennett.org/default.aspx
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PTSA Committee News
Auction News
"Planting the Seeds of
Success"
March 28, 2009
Please be sure to get your classroom basket donation to your room
parents as soon as possible!
Procurement Drive Continues!!
Share your special gifts, talents, hobbies or "stuff" with
us! Maybe you have a great contact who might be willing to
donate an item. You can donate directly through our website's
online procurement form (www.schoolbennett.org), or download the form and
cover letter to distribute yourself. You can also find
procurement forms at the auction kiosk outside the front
office. Questions? Contact Procurement Chair Cindy
Mehlhoff, cinmehlhoff@hotmail.com.
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You are invited to attend the auction
Online registration begins Monday, January 26, 2009
at www.schoolbennett.org
$60/per person
Bennett Foreign Language
Program
Bennett Foreign Language Reminder;
There will be no foreign language classes the week of February
16th-19th.
This was to be mid-winter break, but because of the strike there will
be regular school.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE HAVING CLASSES THIS WEEK.
February and March are Musical Months
4th/5th Choir: Tuesday, Feb 10th at
Interlake Theatre Zone Concert begins at 7:00,
members at 6:00 for a quick rehearsal dress black and
white
5th Band: Wednesday, Feb 18th at Interlake
Gym Zone Concert begins at 7pm, members at
6:30 dress nicely
5th Orchestra: Thursday, March 5 at
Interlake Gym Zone Concert begins at
7pm, members at 6:30 dress black and
white
Focus Day 2009
Focus Day 2009 will happen on Thursday, February 26th. Bellevue PTSA
has organized a bus, and we'd like to have as many Bennett parents on
the bus as possible!
A no-hassle way to show the legislature that PTA is involved - no
driving or parking, and PTA leaders provide educational information
on the trip. Bring a friend!
For more information, please check out this website: http://www.wastatepta.org/leg/session_09.htm
If you're interested in participating, or have questions, please send
an email to bethantuttle@hotmail.com.
Science Night and Egg
Drop
Science Night and Egg Drop are fast approaching!
The next planning meeting has been changed to February 12, at
7 PM in the Library. Come lend a hand!
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CampFair 2009
Find the perfect summer camp or program at CampFair 2009
on Saturday, February 7, 2009, co-sponsored by St. Thomas School and
ParentMap. Come meet directors and representatives from over 75 camps
and programs for all ages, preschool to adult, including day and
overnight camps, teen programs, specialty programs, wilderness
adventure, sports, drama, art, science, music, language, academic enrichment
and more. Don't miss CampFair 2009, one of the largest camp fairs in
Washington, at St. Thomas School's new campus, 8300 N.E. 12th Street,
Medina, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
If your kids were bored last summer, you missed CampFair!
You're Invited to the Interlake
High School Auction
"Singin In The Rain!"
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2009
WHERE: Glendale Country Club in Bellevue
TICKETS: $65 before February 15th After February 15th $70
This will be fabulous event,
and a great opportunity to meet parents and staff in the Interlake
Community.
We will be raising money to support Interlake PTSA, Music and Sports
Booster Club student programs... everyone wins! Visit the Auction
website at http://ihsboosterclubauction.maestroweb.com/
to reserve your spot. For more information, please contact Cynthia
Daste' at cdaste@comcast.net
We'd love to see you there!
IslandWood is looking forward to recognizing
an outstanding K-12 educator with
The
Patsy Collins Award
For
Excellence
in Education, Environment and Community
IslandWood has been given the privilege of annually recognizing and
honoring one outstanding K-12 educator who has made an exceptional
contribution to the community in which he/she lives and the students
he/she has taught. The award, titled The Patsy Collins Award
for Excellence in Education, Environment and Community, is given to a
Puget Sound educator who is dedicated to creating powerful learning
experiences for students by connecting students' education to the
real world, while inspiring them towards community and environmental
stewardship. These are the foundations on which IslandWood's
educational philosophies are formed and what Patsy Collins believed
in as a citizen leader in our region.
Please see the attached file for details associated with this award
and necessary nomination forms. We ask that you pass this along
to colleagues, educators or anyone you think would be interested in
nominating a deserving educator for this award.
Follow this link to the IslandWood web site - http://islandwood.org/school_programs/educators/patsycollinsaward
www.islandwood.org
To provide exceptional learning experiences and to inspire lifelong
environmental and community stewardship.
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Library Corner
ABC's...Next
time you're in the library, look up. We have a new, bright and
beautiful alphabet line painted by some of our very own Bennett
artists: Kaylyn Le,
Harrison Egler, Mari Rosenwald, Andie Rosenwald, Angel Le, Jacqueline
Lu, Zachary Adelson, Tom Bentsen, Nick Bentsen, and Ren
Watanabe. Now all Bennett students will be able to figure out
the order of the alphabet.
GRC...Congratulations
to all 49 GRC participants. On February 24, these 4th and 5th graders
worked cooperatively within their teams of 7 to answer questions from
10 novels. They did great. The winning team (by one
question) was "The Banana Splits": Nimi Boazi, Gloria
Hsieh, Emily Sun, Caleb Fore, Amanda Melhoff, Delaney Douglas,
Mitchell House. This team will go on to represent Bennett at
the Bellevue East Challenge on March 4.
Database...
TumbleBooks.... Bennett now has a subscription to
Tumblebooks, a database of animated stories that highlights the text
as the story is told. Stories are available in English, Spanish, and
French. You can access this database through our library catalog or
directly at www.tumblebooks.com.
The catch is you need the Username and Password. Email me
to get them. I can also send you passwords for CultureGrams,
eLibrary, netTrekker and World Book Online.
Thanks,
Jean Bolivar
bolivarj@bsd405.org
http://weblibr.bsd405.org
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BENNETT ELEMENTARY HOODED SWEATSHIRTS
Show Your Spirit!
Bennett Elementary Hooded Sweatshirts
* Two Designs to Choose From
* Navy with White Lettering and Paw Print
* Available in Youth and Adult Sizes
* Only $16 for Youth sizes and $20 for Adult sizes
Please fill out the form below and give to school office (*Please
call me to let me know your order is in the office!) with
"Bennett Sweatshirts" on the envelope (checks only please).
Delivery time is 2-3 weeks. You will get a call when your shirt(s)
have arrived. Questions? Call
Chris Douglas @ 425-603-1718.
Youth Size: Small
Medium Large
Adult Size: Small
Medium
Large Extra Large
Style: #1 - Large Center Emblem -- or -- #2 - Small
Pocket Emblem
Price: Youth $16.00 Adult $20.00
Name:________________ Child's Name:_____________ Teacher:____________
Phone:________________ Email:________________________________________
Circle choices of style, youth or adult sizes: TOTAL
Order #1 Style # 1 or
#2 Size: Youth or
Adult S
M L
XL ENCLOSED:
Order #2 Style # 1 or
#2 Size: Youth or
Adult S
M L XL
Order #3 Style # 1 or
#2 Size: Youth or
Adult S
M L
XL $________
Order #4 Style # 1 or
#2 Size: Youth or
Adult S
M L XL
Order #5 Style # 1 or
#2 Size: Youth or
Adult S M
L
XL
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2009 Informational Meetings for 5th Grade Parents
Each middle school in the Bellevue School District will host an
information evening for fifth grade parents. Although it
may seem early, planning for next school year has already
begun! The district open enrollment period is January 12 -
February 13, 2009. We invite you to attend any of the
presentations that are of interest; however please note that Chinook
and Tyee are full and cannot accept any students who do not reside
within that attendance area.
Click here for a list of presentations: Middle School Presentations
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The Friday Flyer
Newsletter | Bennett Elementary PTSA 2.3.22
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2008-2009
Editor: Meg Mylan
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Bennett PTSA
Executive Board 2008/09
Cynthia Coron, Vice President
Christie Allemand, Vice President
Vanessa Swanson, Treasurer
Kristin Nash, Secretary
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