Donations Needed: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

The week of May 2nd is Frenchtown teacher/staff appreciation week! Here's how the PTG and Mrs. Vaughn are celebrating all of the people who work so hard for our kids:

Monday: Mini Massages

Tuesday: Lucky Gifts

Wednesday: Luncheon Catered by Cilantro

Thursday: "Grab and Go" Snacks

Friday: Mrs. Vaughn's Sundae Bar

If you'd like to help us thank the Frenchtown teachers and staff, please consider donating some snacks for Thursday, May 12th. You can sign up HERE.

The Reading Fair Is Next Week!

Your child's class will be visiting the Scholastic "Peace, Love, Books" book fair next week!

To join them, sign up HERE to chaperone their classroom visit.

Save the Date: Spring Book Fair

Frenchtown's Feelin’ Groovy Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming! It will run from Tuesday, May 3rd - Thursday, May 5th, with extended hours on Wednesday during the Reading Fair.

We're looking for volunteers to help set up and break down the book fair, as well as to chaperone and work registers during the class and family visits. You can sign up by clicking here:



Peace, Love, Books!

Wanted: BOKS Coordinator

Reebok sponsors a before school fitness program called BOKS, which stands for Build Our Kids' Success. The 6-week program through the Reebok Foundation is a fun, fitness program that gets students moving with games, and team-oriented activities and it promotes the powerful link between physical activity and increased academic performance.  After 45 minutes of fun, the students head off to their classroom ready to learn. In order to get the program up and running for this spring, we're looking for parents to volunteer to coordinate it at Frenchtown.

Volunteers will need to be rained by BOKS and will work with the East Greenwich BOKS coordinator to run the Frenchtown program. They will need to be at each session and recruit and oversee volunteers for each session, as well as working with Ms. Carr to make sure BOKS doesn't interfere with her preparations for Phys Ed classes.

If you are interested in helping with BOKS, please contact donnahmathews@live.com or sarahmeleski@gmail.com.

Help Wanted!

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Volunteers Needed for November Lunch Duty

We need a few more volunteers for lunch duty next week and the Monday before Thanksgiving. If your'e free from 11:30-12:30 and have a current BCI check on file, please consider signing up HERE.

November Lunch Volunteers Needed

If you're free during a weekday in November from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, why not volunteer at lunch duty? It's a really easy job - help kids open items in the lunches the have trouble with, hand out utensils, napkins, etc., and just make sure everyone has what they need.

You can sign up HERE and you must have a current BCI on file.

The PTG Needs Your Help

The PTG is looking for help!

Are you interested in science or helping our kids learn about science? Then please consider heading up SCIENCE NIGHT! Along with a committee of helpers, you'll come up with fun activities, lecturers or other ideas for students during our ART & SCIENCE NIGHT on May 12th (the Art Night portion is already being chaired). It won't take a lot of time but will make a big difference to the kids.

We're also looking for help with the YEARBOOK! Second grade parent Cindy Speranza does an amazing job putting it together, and this year she's looking for a few people to help with the booster/advertising side of things:

1. Someone with design or graphics experience who would like to help parents create their booster ads
2. Someone who would like to manage the booster ad orders and work with a team of people to solicit ads from local businesses

We'll also be looking for people to assist in laying out the yearbook pages in the spring.

If you're interested in helping out with any of the above, please contact Stephanie Elevado - princessSO@aol.com - or Renee Syed - rd_2003colo@yahoo.com.

October Lunchroom Volunteers Needed

Thanks to everyone who volunteered in the lunchroom during September. If you can help out next month from 11:30-12:30, please sign up HERE.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Art Fundraiser Assistants

We're kicking off our annual artwork fundraiser next week and students will be making hand print art in art classes with Ms. Melmed.

We're looking for parent volunteers facilitate the process - helping the kids properly position and sign their work, making sure their hands get cleaned up, etc. We have slots available with all of the Grade 1 teachers and Mrs. Elson's K over the next two Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Volunteer HERE!

The Book Fair Is Coming!

It's Scholastic Book Fair time again! The sale will run next week from Tuesday, September 8th through Friday, September 11th.

You can view the schedule for class visits below if you'd like to shop while your child will be there, and you can also visit during the Family Picnic from 4:00-8:00 pm on Friday.

So come check out the great selection of books for kids and adults, toys, games and more! Stocking up on early holiday gifts or buying books to donate to your child's classroom also helps our school - proceeds benefit the PTG and all we do for the Frenchtown community.

Payments can be made via cash, credit card or check payable to FRENCHTOWN PTG. You're welcome to send cash or a check in with your child to use during their classroom visits.

If you can't make the sale at Frenchtown, you can also shop online at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/Frenchtown starting tomorrow.

Last, but not least, we're looking for volunteers to help at the Book Fair - setting up on Friday, September 4th and assisting during sales hours next week. Shifts are available during all class visits, and many parents choose to help out while their child will be there. You can sign up to volunteer HERE.

Happy shopping!

Frenchtown Family Picnic - September 11th

We hope everyone is enjoying the first week of school so far!

Next Friday, September 11th, we'll be having a Family Picnic on the Frenchtown Playground from 4:00-8:00 pm. It will feature pizza and live music, and we hope you'll bring a blanket and join us in enjoying some time new and old friends.

During the evening, you'll also be able to browse the Scholastic Book Fair if you'd like to buy some books for your child or your child's classroom.

Picnic registration forms will be going home in folders this week but you can also download the one below or find it HERE.

You must register and pay by Wednesday, September 9th so we have a headcount and can order accordingly.

And throwing a picnic like this takes a village, so if you'd like to volunteer to help, you can do so HERE.

Hope to see you there!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Back to School

The first day of school is less than a month away (find all the important dates on the calendar HERE) and we're looking for volunteers to help things run smoothly when the kids return!

Tuesday, August 25th is the Principal's Open House and Family Picnic and we need four volunteers to welcome parents and children and give out name tags. You can sign up for a shift from 12:00-12:30 pm or from 12:30-1:00 pm.

And during the first week of school, parent volunteers are needed to help get students from the bus to the correct classroom lines. It's a half-hour commitment from 8:00-8:30 am, and we need people Monday, August 31st - Friday, September 4th.

You can sign up HERE to volunteer for either the Principal's Picnic or Bus Arrivals. Thanks in advance for your help!

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.

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.

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 Is Coming

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, and the PTG would like to thank the educators who support our children all year long.  Please consider donating to this week long celebration.  There are approximately 50 staff members. Here's the schedule for the week:

Monday: Savory snacks in the teachers' lounge
Tuesday: Cinco de Mayo luncheon
Wednesday: Mrs. Vaughn provides breakfast to the teachers
Thursday: Sweet treats in the lounge
Friday: Teacher gifts distributed

Please use this link to sign up to bring food, supplies (we need to flowers, cups, tablecloths, etc. as well as to borrow blenders for Wednesday) or to volunteer your time: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4dacab23abf94-educator

Donations can be brought to the school (there will be a box in the teacher's lounge) or to Donnah Plante's house at 65 Lenihan Lane.

If you have any questions, please contact Donnah Plante (401) 523-1952 or donnahmathews@live.com

Thank you for your help!  

Donations and Volunteers Needed For Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

May 4th-8th is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week and the PTG Hospitality Committee needs your help to celebrate the Frenchtown men and women who work so hard for our kids.

Please consider volunteering your time or donating something to make their week extra special. Here's what we're looking for:

Monday, May 4th: Easy snacks (think bagged pretzels, cut up veggies and fruit, cheese and crackers, etc.)

Tuesday, May 5th: Water and blender drinks (we'll need water, mixes for the drinks, volunteers to make them as well as blenders we can borrow for the day)

Thursday, May 7th: Desserts (cookies, cupcakes, brownies, fruit, etc.)

A SignUp Genius link will be sent out as the week gets closer but mark your calendars now! In the meantime if you have any questions, please contact Donnah Plante (donnahmatthews@live.com).