Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Frenchtown Meet and Greet
2017-2018 School Calendar & Start Times
Below is the calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. It can also be found HERE.
Frenchtown school hours will be from 9am-3:25pm
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Second Grade Social RSVPs Friday
The Second Grade Ice Cream Social is next Friday, June 17th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Frenchtown. This is a free drop off event for students only. There will be pizza, ice cream, popcorn, a DJ and lots more fun!
RSVPs are due this Friday, June 3rd. You can download the form HERE.
We're also looking for parent chaperones (you must have a current BCI on file) and donations of $5 items for a raffle. You can sign up to volunteer or donate HERE.
Questions? Email Howard Faunce at hfaunce@howeslube.com.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Last Call For the Aramark Picnic
The Annual Aramark Cookout is Friday, May 20th and RSVPs and the lunch form are due tomorrow, Monday, May 16th.
What to expect:
- For Full-Day K, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students (AM & PM 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
- Parents will check in at tables in the foyer and then meet their child at the designated tables in the cafeteria. Please arrive 10 minutes early for check in.
- You will be eating outside so please bring a blanket or sheet to sit on.
- Please notify the office to request a scholarship for parents to attend.
- Make checks payable to Aramark.
The schedule:
- FULL-DAY K: 11:00-11:30 - Lunch / 11:30-12:00 Recess on K playground
- GRADE 1: 11:30-12:15 - Lunch followed by recess
- GRADE 2: 12:30-1:15 - ALunch followed by recess
If you cannot download this lunch form, you can also find it HERE.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Everything You Need To Know About the Class Basket Auction
At tomorrow night's Science & 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 - "Picnic"
Mrs. Rakovic AM K - "Picnic"
Get your picnic on with this big basket of fun! It's filled with games, snacks, sunscreen, a kite and everything else you'll need for a day at the park or the beach or in your own backyard. You may never want to eat indoors again!
Mrs. Rakovic PM K - "Lottery Tickets"
Feeling lucky? Then this is the basket for you! It's filled with scratch off tickets galore plus a pot of (chocolate) gold.
Mrs. Elson K - "Arts & Crafts"
Let your child's creative side come out with this amazing assortment of arts and crafts supplies. There are paints and Play Doh, markers and coloring books, DIY accessory kits and sidewalk chalk and much, much more. Your budding Picasso will love it!
Mrs. Greenberg Grade 1 - "Summer Fun"
Everything you need for summer is in this basket! There's a beach hat, a donut pool float with matching beverage floats, sunscreen, sand toys, towels, beach games and more. You won't need anything else to keep your kids entertained all summer long.
Mrs. Kendall Grade 1 - "Baking"
Have a sweet tooth? Then this basket is right up your alley. It contains cookbooks, cake mix, cookie cutters, mixing bowls, measuring cups, baking sheets, a rolling pin and so much more. It will make baking up some sweet treats as easy as, well, pie!
Mrs. Wildenhain Grade 1 - "Beauty"
If you love to be pampered, you're going to love this basket. It's got scented candles, scrubs, creams, lip balms, a loofah, a $50 gift card to Blue Sky Spa and more, all wrapped up in a pretty tote that will look perfect in your bathroom.
Mrs. Kowal 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, DVDs, candy, popcorn bags, a $40 gift card to Showcase and more!
Mrs. Bushoven Grade 1 - "Camping"
Your next outdoor overnight will be out of this world with all of the goodies in this basket! It's got a lantern, a blanket, log fire starters, a first aid kit, stuff to make s'mores, a small cooler, frisbees, a $20 LL Bean gift card and more. Your kids will want to spend every night under the stars if you win this!
Mrs. McGoff Grade 2 - "Gardening"
Spring has finally sprung and this basket will help to turn your thumb green. With watering cans for kids and adults, gardening tools, garden decorations, a magazine for inspiration, seeds, and so much more, prettying up your yard will be a snap.
Mrs. Serby Grade 2 - "Collectibles"
Students are going to flip when they see this basket made up of Pokemon cards, Beanie Boos, Ugly Pets, Season 5 Shopkins and more. Whoever wins this may also win "Parent of the Year."
Mr. Richard Grade 2 - "Game Night"
It doesn't get more fun than these two baskets! You'll get games like Scrabble, Yahtzee, tennis rackets, lacrosse Fiddlesticks, Boggle and Life, plus a second basket filled with candy galore. Your kids will go nuts if you come home with these!
Mrs. Rinn Grade 2 - "Legos"
Lego lovers will be in heaven when they see this awesome assortment including Star Wars, Ninjago, Lego Friends, Disney Princess, and Marvel Superheroes, plus a $10 gift card to Benny's to buy even more. The winner will be able to build like crazy!
Frenchtown Goodie Bag
Here's some Frenchtown fun your child will love. This basket includes a student lunch with Mrs. Vaughn, 10 extra minutes of recess for an entire class (courtesy of Mrs. Vaughn), permission for one entire class to chalk the front walkway (courtesy of Mrs. Vaughn) and a bunch of school swag - a sweatshirt, three shirts, a water bottle and a backpack. 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 & Science Night on Thursday, May 12th 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 it 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 12th. 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 13th. 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 Danielle Medina - daniellemedina@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Save the Date: Aramark Family Cookout
Each student meal is $2.25 and every guest meal is $3.00 and there's a choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, not dog or veggie burger. You can download a registration form below or HERE (they'll also go home in backpacks this week). Please return them by Monday, May 16th.
Full day K: 11-11:30 - Lunch / 11:30-12:00 Recess @ K playground
Grade 1: 11:30-12:15 - Lunch followed by recess
Grade 2: 12:30-1:15 - Lunch followed by recess
Note: Parents will check in at tables in the foyer, then meet their child at the teacher designated tables in the cafeteria. This is an outdoor event so please bring a blanket/sheet to sit on.
Half-day K students will have a special separate lunch. Details to come...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is in full swing at Frenchtown and we'd like to give a huge shoutout to the Hospitality Committee for all of their hard work. Today, the teachers and staff are being treated to a catered lunch from Cilantro and margaritas (virgin, of course!).
Big thanks to Renee Ludwig for organizing this great treat, as well as the back massages teachers got to enjoy on Monday!
And the staff are also being celebrated with special door decorations this morning, thanks to Monique Rosiello and Katie Erickson.
Tomorrow is Grab 'N Go Snack Day so if you signed up to contribute, please remember to send it with your child in the morning!
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Talent Show Rehearsals Start Thursday
Please be sure that your child has an act that they have been working on & is prepared to practice! If their act is to be accompanied by music, please provide a CD (acts should be no longer than 1 minute 45 seconds).
Also, remember to pack an extra snack. Pick up is @ 3:45 in the Frenchtown front lobby.
Questions? Email Beth at lizzybn@yahoo.com.
REMINDER: The Book Fair is This Week
The Scholastic Book Fair is this week! Here is the class shopping schedule:
Tuesday
8:30-9:30 am - Rakovic AM
10:00-11:00 am - Rinn
10:30-11:30 am - Greenberg
12:00-1:00 pm - Wildenhain
1:30-2:30 pm - Kendall
Wednesday
9:00-10:00 am - Kowal
10:00-11:00 am - Richard
10:30-11:30 am - Serby
11:45-12:45 pm - Elson
1:30-2:30 pm - Kendall
Thursday
9:00-10:00 am - McGoff
9:45-10:45 am - Bushoven
12:00-1:00 pm - Rakovic PM
You can send money in with your child or come back to shop using the wishlist they'll create. The Book Fair will be open late on Wednesday, May 4th during the Reading Fair as well. We accept cash, checks and MasterCard/Visa.
To volunteer during the book fair, sign up HERE.
BREAKING NEWS: The Chicks Have Hatched
Be sure to come to Art & Science Night next Thursday, May 12th from 6:00-8:00 pm to visit with them!
Monday, April 25, 2016
Donations Needed: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
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.
Last Week for Box Tops
Box Tops collection is running through the end of this week! The class that collects the most will win books for the classroom so get yours in and help us earn money for Frenchtown.
The current class leaders are Richards (617), Rakovics AM (567), Kowals (496) and Elsons (417).
Please put your box tops in a bag or envelope marked with your child's teacher's name and don't forget to check expiration dates!
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.
Friday, April 15, 2016
The Reading Fair is Coming
It's Reading Fair time!
The goal of the Reading Fair is to give students a chance to share one of their favorite books (either fiction or non-fiction) with the rest of the school in a creative way. It all culminates in Family Night on Wednesday, May 4th from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Here are some examples of past projects:
The Reading Fair will take place the week of April 13th. Here is the timeline of events:
- Thursday, April 28th - Projects are due
- Tuesday, May 3rd - Judging will take place during the day
- Wednesday, May 4th - Reading Fair Family Night will be held from 6:00-7:00 pm and students are encouraged to take their projects home afterward
- Friday, May 6th - Winners will be announced at the end of the school day
American Heart Association Events
Dear Parents,
This month, your children will be participating in two endeavors sponsored by the American Heart Association.
They will be doing Jump Rope For Heart during gym class. This is a fun event where they will jump rope while learning about their heart and how to keep it healthy.
In addition, they are also encouraged to participate in the Get Healthy Poster Contest. Students can submit a poster that highlights their favorite healthy activity and favorite healthy food. They can demonstrate how physical activity and healthy eating helps build healthy hearts, healthy families, and healthy communities. There are several prizes for the top submissions in each age group, including an award ceremony at the RI State House in May.
These are both wonderful opportunities that I hope your children will enjoy participating in. Please be on the look out for permission slips and more information coming home this week. More information can be accessed through these links as well:
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Jennifer Jarbeau (jfjarbeau@hotmail.com) or LeeAnne DeCarlo (leeanne.decarlo@heart.org).
Thursday, April 14, 2016
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!
Monday, April 11, 2016
"Character Matters"
Bravo to the cast of "Character Matters" for two amazing shows this weekend! We are so proud of you!
And huge thanks to director Valerie Myette of Experiments in Theater for putting on another fabulous production, and to all of the parent volunteers who've worked so hard for the past four months to help bring Valerie's vision to life.
Monday, April 4, 2016
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