Grade 2 Eldredge Field Trip Permission Slip

It's time for the Grade 2 students to visit Eldridge! The ti pis scheduled for Monday, June 1st.

Please be sure that your cild has a signed permission slip in order to participate. If you cannot download the file below, you can also view it HERE.

REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Field Day on June 10th

Field Day is coming to Frenchtown on Wednesday, June 10th and Ms. Carr needs parent volunteers to make sure the day is a success. There will be a short informational meeting the week before on Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:30 am to go over what's needed.

You can volunteer using the following links:

Field Day for AM K, Grade 1 & Grade 2 from 8:20-10:30 am (50 people needed)

Field Day for PM K from 12:30-1:30 pm (12 people needed)

All volunteers must have a current BCI on file with the office.

Join the PTG Ways & Means Committee for 2015-2016

What is Ways & Means? We do all of the fundraising for the PTG. And why do we fundraise? So the Frenchtown community - parents, students, teachers and staff - can enjoy fun activities, assemblies and field trips throughout the school year. Some of the events the PTG has funded this year include:

Back-To-School BBQ

After School Activities

Teacher Appreciation

Girls Night Out

Boys Night Out

School Play

Assemblies

And much much more! So join the Ways & Means Committee to help us raise money to make the 2015-2016 school year's activities even bigger and better. 

Some of our fundraisers will include an Adult Social with a Silent Auction, Art to Remember sale, Frenchtown apparel sale, Little Caesar's pizza sale, Class Basket Silent Auction and Save-Around Coupon Book sale. Committee members can help out on one event or all of them, and you can do your part on your own time from home. 

We'll be having an informational meeting next month so we can get started on some of the fall activities so if you'd like to join us, please fill out THIS FORM and we'll get you the details.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Meleski sarahmeleski@gmail.com or Danielle Medina - daniellemedina@gmail.com.

REMINDER: Box Top Collection This Week

We're collecting Box Tops this week! Please send them in with your student no later than Friday, May 22nd and Frenchtown will receive 10 cents for every top we receive. 

Thanks for your support!

Academic Newsletter For the Week of 5/18

From Mrs. Vaughn:

January 19:  Liam WApril 14: Maxwell HMay 17: Mrs. Foley

May 18: Sophia R. & Jade W.
May 19: Stella B.
May 21: Anthony D. & Amanda W.
May 23: McKinnon N.


FRENCHTOWN NOTES

• Our last Fun Friday for the year is this Friday, May 22nd. AM K will run from 10:30-11:10 am, and PM K, Grade 1 & Grade 2 will run from 1:00-2:00 pm. Please sign up to volunteer HERE. 
• First and second graders will be doing an outdoor activity and suggestions are welcome! Please contact the class liaisons if you have any ideas (Howard Faunce and Linda Settipane for Grade 1 and Judy Hart, Denise Lopez and Donnah Plante for Grade 2).
• Send a thank you to a teacher you appreciate and Target will donate $25 to Frenchtown! It's easy to do - just click HERE and follow the instructions.
• Thank you for your generous Jump Rope for Heart donations. We raised $1,995!
• Field Day is coming to Frenchtown on Wednesday, June 10th and Ms. Carr needs volunteers to make it a success. Read more and sign up to volunteer HERE. 
• Upcoming events: 
• May 18th: Jester & Pharley Visits
• May 22nd: Fun Friday 

IN THE CLASSROOMS
Kindergarten
Science:

• We are working on Balls & Ramps. We will be discussing force, gravity, bouncing and rolling.

Other:

• Make sure you are using Reading A-Z with your student. If you've lost your login information, please let us know.

Grade 1
Math:

• We continue to work on strategies for adding and subtracting 2 digit numbers.
• The students have been reading word problems and learning to pick out key words and phrases to help solve the problems.
• They are also learning multiple ways to show how they know their equation to be true, using either words or pictures and symbols.

E/LA:

• We continue to work on spelling and conventions in written language.
• Children should be able to start a sentence with a capital letter and end with proper punctuation.

Science:

• We continue to learn bout rocks in our science kit.
• The children have learned about various ways to sort rocks and will soon sift earth materials to see the various sizes of rocks (large/small rocks, pebbles, gravel, sand, silt).

Grade 2

Math:

• Students are continuing to practice using mental math to add and subtract two one-digit numbers.
• At this point in time, they are aware of different strategies to solve multi-step addition and subtraction word problems.

E/LA:

• The students are continuing to research and take notes on their assigned insect.
• They should be thinking about what supplies to collect in order to start working on the insect poster. Please let your child's teacher know if you are having problems finding supplies.

Science:

• Each class has been observing the larvae stage of the painted lady butterfly. They are all anxiously awaiting what happens next!

Volunteers Needed for Field Day

Field Day is coming to Frenchtown on Wednesday, June 10th and Ms. Carr needs parent volunteers to make sure the day is a success. There will be a short informational meeting the week before on Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:30 am to go over what's needed.

You can volunteer using the following links:

Field Day for AM K, Grade 1 & Grade 2 from 8:20-10:30 am (50 people needed)

Field Day for PM K from 12:30-1:30 pm (12 people needed)

All volunteers must have a current BCI on file with the office.

PE Fitness Challenge Volunteers Needed

Ms. Carr is looking for volunteers for the PE Fitness Challenge on May 26th, 27th and 28th. 

You can sign up to volunteer HERE and you can find your child's class to be there when they participate. Please note, you will have to stay for the entire time slot. 

Teacher Appreciation Week

Thank you to the Hospitality Committee led by Donnah Plante, all of the volunteers and everyone who contributed to make Teacher Appreciation Week such a success last week! The Frenchtown staff really enjoyed the treats and gifts they received.

Here are a few pictures from the delicious Cinco de Mayo lunch catered by Cilantro Mexican Cafe in Coventry.

Class Basket Silent Auction

Thank you so much to all of the parents, teachers and staff who contributed to and bid on the Class Baskets at the silent auction on Thursday, where we raised more than $1,500! 

And the basket which went for the most money was.... drumroll please....

Mrs. Serby's Sweet Treats Basket for $200! Their class will be having a Popsicle and Sock Hop party with Mrs. Vaughn.

Basket winners will be contacted to coordinate payment and pickup. Thanks again!

Save the Date: Second Grade Moving On Ceremony

The Second Grade Moving On Ceremony will be held on June 17 from 9:00-10:30 am at Frenchtown Elementary School. No siblings please.

Volunteer requests to follow...

If you have any questions, please contact Donnah Plante - donnahmathews@live.com or 401.523.1952.

Everything You Need to Know About the Class Basket Auction

At tomorrow night's Math & Art Night, the PTG will also be holding its Class Basket Silent Auction! Here are the details on all of the fabulous goodies up for grabs, and keep reading for information on how to bid.

Mrs. Rakovic AM K - "Arts & Crafts"

Let your little artist go wild with this fabulous collection of arts supplies including crayons, markers, paints, dot paints, construction paper, colored pencils, a giant washable ink pad and super fun Lakeshore design rollers. 

Mrs. Rakovic PM K - "Dress Up"

Wannabe princesses are going to want to get their hands on this glamorous assortment of fun dress up supplies including costumes, jewelry, a pocketbook, a tiara, a wand, hair chalk, nail polish and bubble bath, not to mention the adorable bin it's all in! 

Mrs. Elson PM K - "BBQ"

The weather's finally warming up which can only mean one thing - it's grilling season! And this basket has everything you need to do it right. You'll get an 18-piece grill set, a heavy duty grill brush, a grilling basket, corn on the cob holders, cleaning mitts, an LED digital meat thermometer, condiment squeeze bottles, S'mores Stix, Hershey's extendable s'mores cooking forks and all the supplies to make your own s'mores, a jumbo grill lighter, flannel lined tablecloth, a Scout beverage bag, a grill glove, two aprons, bamboo skewers, burger patty maker, marinades, sauces and rubs galore, chips and dip, a citronella candle set and a $20 gift card to Greenwich liquors. Plus it all comes packaged in a huge beverage tub. This would make the perfect gift for Father's Day! Retail value is $275+.

Mrs. Greenberg Grade 1 - "Beach"

Everything you need for a day at the beach is in this super cute crab tote bag! There's a beach hat, flip flops, two pairs of sunglasses, sunscreen, beach toys, a towel and gift cards to pick up anything else you may need - $25 to Barnes and Noble for books, $20 to Dave's Marketplace for snacks and $10 to Dunkin Donuts to get your caffeine fix. If you haven't already gotten a Mother's Day gift (of want to treat yourself to something special) this is the basket for you! Retail value is $150+.

Mrs. Kowal Grade 1 - "Baking"

Everything you need to bake up some delicious treats is in this basket! It contains three cookbooks, a muffin pan, two aprons, spatulas, kitchen towels, oven mitts, a cake pan, measuring cups, cake mixes and frostings. Yum! Retail value is $100+.

Mrs. Bushoven Grade 1 - "Movie Night"

There's nothing better than family movie night, and this basket will make your next one extra fun. It includes a popcorn maker and kernels, a "Silver Linings Playbook" DVD, two kids yoga DVDs, popcorn tubs, candy, root beer and microwave popcorn. Who needs to go to Showcase when you've got this???

Mrs. Kendall Grade 1 - "Picnic/Day at the Park"

This basket is so bursting with goodies that they don't even fit in one container! You'll want to plan a picnic ASAP after winning this assortment, which includes a large Tommy Bahama picnic basket, a kite, a 6 player wooden croquet set, a yard tennis set, an insulated travel tote that you can roll or carry, 4 portable cutting boards, 8 Pier 1 cloth napkins and napkin rings, 8 Pier 1 outdoor dinner and salad plates, 4 outdoor wine glasses and a bottle of wine, a perfect blanket, salt and pepper grinders, sunblock, bug spray, stretch-tite plastic wrap, a table cloth, 2 large and 2 small mason jars with lids, a windproof lighter, citronella candles, a mesh dome food protector and a $10 Dave's Market gift card. Retail value is $325+.

Mrs. McGoff Grade 2 - "Sports"

Sports lovers will flip for this mesh sports bag filled with all sorts of athletic supplies including a baseball bat, baseballs, a basketball, a soccer ball, Gatorades, a water bottle, a Patriots t-shirt, Mia Hamm's "Winners Never Quit!" book courtesy of Ms. Carr, a Nerf football, Big League chew, hockey pucks and a $25 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card. Retail value is $125+.

Mrs. Serby Grade 2 - "Sweet Treats"

If you've got a sweet tooth, this is the basket for you! It's filled with candy, candy and more candy, plus two containers to hold it all.

Mrs. Rinn Grade 2 - "Game Night"

It doesn't get more fun than this basket full of great games! You'll get Fibber, Jenga, Go Fish, Story Cubes, Uno and Monopoly just to name a few, plus candy, popcorn and popcorn tubs, a $20 gift card to Game Stop, a $15 gift card to Game Stop and a $25 MasterCard gift card. Your kids will go nuts if you come home with this! Retail value is $225+.

Frenchtown Goodie Bag #1

The Frenchtown staff is also getting in on the basket fun by offering two terrific prizes. The first includes Frenchtown swag (a tie dye t-shirt, a baseball t-shirt, sweatpants and a water bottle), a $50 gift card to Showcase Cinemas courtesy of the second grade teachers, extra library time for one class (and if you have multiple students at Frenchtown, they'll both get some!) courtesy of Mrs. Hayes, permission for one class to decorate the school's front walkway in chalk courtesy of Mrs. Vaughn, a 15 minute "GoNoodle" break for one class courtesy of Mrs. Rakovic, a sketch drawing of the object or person of your choice done by and courtesy of Mrs. Melmed, 30 minutes of student art time in which Mrs. Melmed will help with the project of your choice (drawing, painting, animation, etc.), the chance to spend 30 minutes as Art Room Helper (making signs, curating the walls, photographing artwork, etc.), and a Lego book courtesy of Mrs. Elson. The value of this package is priceless!

Frenchtown Goodie Bag #2

The second staff basket is just as wonderful! It includes a student lunch with Mrs. Vaughn, 10 extra minutes of recess for an entire class courtesy of Mrs. Vaughn, a portrait drawn by Mrs. Melmed,  a sketch drawing of the object or person of your choice done by and courtesy of Mrs. Melmed, 30 minutes of student art time in which Mrs. Melmed will help with the project of your choice (drawing, painting, animation, etc.) and the chance to spend 30 minutes as Art Room Helper (making signs, curating the walls, photographing artwork, etc.). The value of this package is priceless!

How To Bid

Ready to get your bid on? Here's how - we will have all of the baskets on display and will be accepting bids throughout the evening at Art & Math Night on Thursday, May 7th from 6:00-7:30 pm. All baskets will open at $35 and you may raise the bid by $10 or more.

If you cannot make to the event on Thursday, you can enter a proxy bid by submitting THIS FORM. Please note that all proxy bids must be received by 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 7th. You must submit the form for each basket you want to bid on. Proxy bids will be used only to raise the current bid - your maximum bid will only be reached if someone is bidding against you.

We will announce the basket winners on Friday, May 8th. Baskets may be paid for with cash or a check and they can be picked up at school or arrangements can be made to deliver them if necessary.

DON'T FORGET - The class whose basket sells for the most will win a Popsicle Sock Hop Party with Mrs. Vaughn so get your bids in!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Meleski - sarahmeleski@gmail.com - or Danielle Medina - daniellemedina@gmail.com.

Events at Frenchtown This Week

Can you believe it's May? We're kicking the month off with some very exciting events this week and we hope you'll all join us!

Tuesday, May 5th @ 7:00 pm - PTG Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation in the Frenchtown Cafeteria

Thursday, May 7th from 6:00-7:30 pm - Family Math & Art Night and Classroom Basket Silent Auction

You can read more about the activities for Math & Art Night here. It will be a lot of fun for the whole family, and you can pop in anytime so feel free to come after dinner, sports, whatever!

And be sure to check back here and on the PTG Facebook page later tonight for a preview of the amazing Class Baskets that will be up for auction on Thursday.