Incoming Kindergarten Orientation - Friday, August 28th

All incoming Kindergarten students and parents are invited to visit Frenchtown for a brief orientation and visit to the classrooms on Friday, August 28th, 2015. More information regarding the schedule for Orientation will be forthcoming.

The agenda will include:
Brief presentations from various building service providers.
Visit to classroom/playground.
Bus rides.

We hope to see you there!

The first day of school for Kindergarten students will be Monday, August 31st .  On the first day of school, students will meet on the Kindergarten playground area and then be brought to their respective classrooms.

First Grade Suggested Summer Reading List

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far! Just wanted to share the summer reading lists for Frenchtown. First up is First Grade - you can download the First Grade Suggested Summer Reading List below or by clicking HERE.

And don't forget to check out the Summer Reading Recognition Program - if your child reads six books this summer (alone or with the help of a reading buddy), he or she can score a free cone at Hilltop!

Happy reading!

Incoming Third Grade Parents: Last Chance to Order School Supply Kits

If you haven't already done so, online orders for SchoolKidz Supply Kits end this Friday, June 29th. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Order now and you child's kit will be in their classroom the first day of school. Everyone who orders a kit will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win an iPad Air or one of five iPad Mini.

Go to www.shopttkits.com, entered account # 17552 and follow the simple ordering instructions.

Remember to select the grade your child will be entering in the FALL!

If you have any questions, please contact Donna Evans at donna.evans@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ONLY APPLIES TO CHILDREN WHO WILL BE ATTENDING ELDREDGE NEXT YEAR!

Eldredge Grade 3 Supply Order Info For 2015-12016

For all second grade families, flyers went home in backpacks today with info on how to order school supplies for third grade at Eldridge next year. In case you need the form again, you can find it below.

Have a wonderful summer!

If you cannot download this form, you can also find it HERE.

 

Report Cards Go Out Monday

Report cards will be going home with students on Monday. Any unclaimed reports cards or student belongings will be brought to the office for summer pick up.  Mrs. Vaughn and Mrs. Kehoe will be available throughout the summer to assist.  Please call before you arrive to be sure that someone is available.

REMINDER: Reimbursement Requests Due 6/22

Our fiscal year ends June 30th, and all reimbursement requests for the 2014-15 school year must be turned in to  the PTG Treasurer by Monday, June 22nd in order to be reimbursed.

All requests for reimbursement must include the Reimbursement Form and a receipt for the items purchased. Reimbursement forms can be found HERE.

Aramark BBQ This Friday - All the Info You Need!

Tickets for the Aramark BBQ on Friday are in your child's backpack today.  Please be sure to bring the ticket with you on Friday.  There will be a check-in table in the main foyer.

• Parents are asked to be aware of all parking protocols:  Additional parking is available in the back of the school. 
• Once you have paid, you will receive a ticket for the picnic. Please bring this ticket with you.  You will be checked in at the foyer tables. 
• Parents are asked to arrive 15 minutes early and wait for their student in the cafeteria.  Tables will be marked with the name of the teacher.  Once you have received your       child, you will join him/her in line. 

• GRADE 1:  Adults/guests:  11:15-12:15 / Students:  11:30-12:15 
• GRADE 2:  Adults/guests:  12:15-1:15 / Students:  12:30-1:15 

Please keep in mind that this will be a 'student only' event in case of inclement weather.

Please bring blankets to sit on!

Summer Reading Recognition Program

With summer break just a little more than a week away, we wanted to share the Reading Recognition Program with everyone.

To encourage students to read over the summer, we've created a little incentive. Each student who reads six books over break (alone or with a helper) and fills out the Reading Log to turn in to their teacher this fall before Friday, September 11th will earn a free ice cream cone from Hill Top Creamery in EG! And that's not all - if they draw a picture of their favorite scene from one of the books, it will be displayed in the Frenchtown cafeteria for the month of September.

You can download the Reading Log below or by clicking HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Erickson at (203) 570-4503 or kerickson.play@gmail.com

BOKS End of Year Message

From Nancy Day, BOKS Coordinator/Lead Trainer/Volunteer:

BOKS Families, I wanted to thank you again for having your children participate in BOKS this Spring.  It was a pleasure spending my early mornings with them and my wonderful trainers.  Many thanks to my Frenchtown trainers: Stephanie Ferguson, Margee Levy, Stephanie Elevado and Beth Nardozi.  And many thanks also to my Eldredge team (two of whom are in the Eldredge picture attached) Melissa Riojas, Ismenia Jackson and Sheri Shunny.  We had a lot of fun and got ourselves moving before school.  Active kids = active minds.

Look for BOKS to be back next year!

Last Call for the Aramark Cookout!

The Annual Aramark Cookout is Friday, June19th and RSVPs and the lunch form are due tomorrow, Friday, June 12th.

What to expect:

• For Grade 1 and Grade 2 students (Kindergarten students will have their own special lunch planned - details to come!)
• Parents are asked to be aware of all parking protocols: Additional parking is available in back of the school
• Once you have paid, you will receive a ticket for the picnic. Please bring this ticket with you. You will be checked in at the foyer tables.
• Parents are asked to arrive 15 minutes early and to wait for their child in the cafeteria. Tables will be marked with the names of the teachers. Once you have received your child, you will join him or her in line.

The schedule:

• GRADE 1 - Adults and guests: 11:15-12:15/Students: 11:30-12:15
• GRADE 2 - Adults and guests: 12:15-1:15/Students: 12:30-1:15

Please keep in mind that this will be a student only event in the case of inclement weather.

If you cannot download this lunch form, you can also find it HERE.

Volunteers & Donations Needed for Grade 2 Moving On Ceremony

We are looking for Kindergarten and First Grade parent volunteers to help out Wednesday morning, June 17th, for Frenchtown's Moving On Ceremony. It's a great opportunity to see what the event is all about! We're also looking for refreshment donations.

Please sign up HERE to volunteer or contribute.

Academic Newsletter For the Week of June 8th

From Mrs. Vaughn:

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

June 8: Brooklyn C., JD P. & Keira R.
June 9: Christian K. & Braden S.
Summer Birthdays: Kathryn R., Toby K, Julia S., Joseph A., Alexander S., Mathew C., Jackson H., Dessa M., Ryan L., Radhika V., Aidan S., Adam K., Kaitlin D. & Adyline T.


DATES TO REMEMBER

• June 8: Jester and Pharley reading logs and donations are due
• June 8: Chess Pizza Party
• June 10: Field Day (rain date: June 12)
• June 12: Flag Day Ceremony

FRENCHTOWN NOTES

• Please remember to pick up your child's Reading Fair displays before the last day of school.
• Mrs. Melmed is looking for paper grocery bags with handles to send students' artwork home. Please send your donations in with your child.

IN THE CLASSROOMS
Grade 2

Math:

• Students are reviewing various mathematical skills taught throughout this school year.

E/LA:

• Students will continue to practice looking at literature more analytically. This skill includes describing character traits and noticing how characters may change throughout the story.

Science:

• We all enjoyed setting our butterflies free.
• All of the students did a fantastic job on their Insect reports and projects. Thank you, parents, for all of your assistance. Hopefully, you enjoyed this project as much as your children did.

Insect Museum

The Grade 2 Insect Museum was a lot of fun last week! Check out these second graders bugging out.

Yearbook Thanks & Extra Book Info

This year's AMAZING yearbook went home in backpacks on Friday. A HUGE thank you to Cindy Speranza for all of your hard work. You rock!

For anyone who didn't have a chance to order one, we do have some extras for sale.  We also have a few extra books from last year.  These are available first come / first serve - we CANNOT reserve books.  Please make checks payable to FRENCHTOWN PTG.

This Year's Books:
$22 Soft Cover
$28 Hard Cover

Last Year's Books:
$20 Soft Cover
$26 Hard Cover

To order, contact Cindy Speranza - 401-465-2500 or Cindy.Speranza@yahoo.com.

Mrs. Serby's Second Grade Sock Hop

Mrs. Serby's Second Grade had a Sock Hop and Popsicle Party with Mrs. Vaughn today for being the class whose basket sold for the most money at our auction last month. Looks like everyone had a blast!

REMINDER: Grade 2 Moving On Ceremony is Wednesday, June 17th

The Second Grade Moving On Ceremony will be held on June 17 from 9:00-10:30 am at Frenchtown Elementary School. Due to space restrictions, parents and guardians only please.

Volunteer requests to follow...

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

Academic Newsletter For the Week of 6/1

From Mrs. Vaughn:

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

June 1: Leah M., Colin W. & Mrs. Hayes
June 3: Ani G.
June 4: Grayson M.
June 5: Olivia P.
June 6: Nicholas P.


DATES TO REMEMBER

• June 1: Grade 2 students visit Eldredge
• June 2: Kindergarten Science presentation
• June 3: PTG Meeting @ 9:30 am
• June 5: Hanaford/Eldredge Orchestra visits; Talent Shot 
• June 8: Jester and Pharley reading logs and donations are due

IN THE CLASSROOMS
Kindergarten
Math:

• Understanding Addition and Subtraction Newsletter

E/LA:

• Goal: RL.K.2 - With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.

Science:

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

Other:

• Mr. Eric from POW! Science will be in on Tuesday 6/2 to teach us more about balls and ramps.
• 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 are reviewing all of our first grade standards in math and will be working on our "Step Up to Grade 2" worksheets from our enVision math series.

E/LA:

• We are working on our fourth quarter writing prompts.
• We continue with spelling tests.

Science:

• We are wrapping up our science kit on Pebbles, Sand and Silt.
• We have also begun our final unit on Space.

Other:

• We are looking forward t our field trip to the Providence Children's Museum on June 16th. If you wish to chaperone, we need to submit names to the superintendent by Wednesday so please send forms back. You must have a BCI on file.

Grade 2

Math:

• We will be reviewing various mathematical concepts learned earlier in the school year, such as additional and subtraction within 1,000, money and time. 

E/LA:

• We are having a greta time reading "fractured fairy tales"and looking at these stories from different characters' points of view. We are even practicing rewriting some of the original fairy tales from a different perspective.

Science:

• Don't forget the Insect posters are due in school on Wednesday, June 3rd. Please make sure to punch two holes near the to of the poster and put either string or ribbon through these holes in order for your child to wear the poster during the display time. The string must be large enough to fit over our child's head.
• The Insect Museum will be held for parents during the afternoon of Friday, June 5th. Hopefully, your children have all given you the written invitation by now.

REMINDER: PTG Meeting Tomorrow at 9:30 am

Our last PTG meeting of the year will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3rd at 9:30 am at Frenchtown. Hope to see you there!

PTG Reimbursement Forms Due

Dear Frenchtown PTG Members and Volunteers,

Please be advised that our fiscal year ends June 30th, and all reimbursement requests for the 2014-15 school year must be turned in to our treasurer Meenu Vedantham by June 22nd in order to be reimbursed.   Requests for reimbursement must include the Reimbursement form and a receipt for the items purchased.  Reimbursement forms can be found HERE.

If you have any questions or concerns about how to be reimbursed for expenses for the PTG, please contact Meenu as soon as possible.

Thank you,
Susan Morandi & Sarah Quigg
Frenchtown PTG Co-Presidents