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"

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.

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!

Register for A+ School Rewards at Stop & Shop

Do you buy your groceries at Stop & Shop? Then you could be earning money for Frenchtown!

If you have a Stop & Shop Rewards card, go HERE to register it in the A+ Rewards Program (the Frenchtown school ID number is 10771) and every time you make a purchase and show your Rewards card, your receipt will show how many points you've earned for Frenchtown. At the end of the year, those point convert to cash!

Feel free to share this link with friends and family who might also want to participate. It costs nothing  for them to help give back to our school! And if you've registered in the past, you need to update your school selections annually, so please log on to make sure Frenchtown is designated.

PS - If you have children in more than one participating schools, you can divide your rewards between them.

Yearbook Booster Forms Due February 5th

Yearbook Booster forms went out in backpacks and are due back Friday, February 5th. 

The proceeds from the booster sales helps fund the publishing of the yearbook and to keep the sale cost down so please consider buying one to celebrate your child, congratulate a teacher or promote your business!

What is a Yearbook Booster?

A yearbook booster is a space available for purchase in the yearbook and you can use it for wither a personal or business message. Here are some examples of the different sizes and ways to use them:

SINGLE LINE:

Joey Smith: Great year! We are so proud! Love, Mom & Dad   

SMALL CARD:

BUSINESS CARD or HALF PAGE:

QUARTER PAGE or FULL PAGE:

If you cannot find your booster form, you can download it below or find it online here.

Frenchtown Apparel for the Holidays

Looking for gift ideas? Why not surprise your Frenchtown student with some school gear?! We've got sizes ranging from XS-L and pricing is:

Baseball tee - $13.00

Hooded sweatshirt - $20.00 

Tie dye tee - $11.00

Drawstring backpack - $7.00

If you're interested in buying, please contact Ericka Owens - erickaowens@yahoo.com.

Square 1 Art Has Arrived

Square 1 Art has arrived! Orders will be sent home with students next week but if you need yours prior to Thanksgiving, please email daniellemedina@gmail.com and arrangements can be made for it to go home tomorrow.

Most orders will be sent home in student backpacks but if your order is large or breakable, we'll be in touch to schedule a time for it to be picked up.

Thank again to everyone who placed an order. If you didn't order or decide you want something additional, you can still order online using your child's access code. If you've lost it, please contact daniellemedina@gmail.com.

Box Top Totals and Winning Class

Huge thanks to everyone who collected and turned in box tops last month - we received 4,400 of them which means Frenchtown will be getting a check for $440!

The class that collected the most box tops overall was Mr. Richard's second grade with 952. They'll be having a special music party with Mrs. Briedenbaum. Great job, Richards!

And a big thank you to Karen Gates for coordinating the Box Tops program and for counting all 4,400 of those little suckers.

Keep on cutting everyone - we'll be collecting again in the spring!

Register for A+ School Rewards at Stop & Shop

Do you buy your groceries at Stop & Shop? Then you could be earning money for Frenchtown!

If you have a Stop & Shop Rewards card, go HERE to register it in the A+ Rewards Program (the Frenchtown school ID number is 10771) and every time you make a purchase and show your rewards card, your receipt will show how many points you've earned for Frenchtown. In March, those point convert to cash!

Feel free to share this link with friends and family who might also want to participate. It costs nothing  for them to help give back to our school!

PS - If you have children in more than one participating schools, you can divide your rewards between them.

Frenchtown Moms Night Out

Calling all Frenchtown moms!

Join us for a fun (and kid-free!) night of pre-holiday crafting on Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:00-8:00 pm at Clayground, 5600 Post Road in East Greenwich. Can't make it right at 6:00? No problem - come anytime during the evening!

We'll have drinks, snacks and dessert and you can paint however many and whichever pieces of pottery you'd like.

It's $15/person (plus the cost of the pottery you paint) and payment is due Friday, November 20th. Space is limited and will be reserved in the order payments are received.

Also, please note that the Mastery Martial Arts Event will be happening Frenchtown simultaneously if you wan tot from your Frenchtown kids off and then come to Clayground!

Questions? Email daniellemedina@gmail.com.

You can download the registration form below or find it HERE.

Make Your Mark on Frenchtown

Here’s your chance to leave a mark on the school by customizing ceiling tiles!

The hallway leading to the K classes was filled a few years ago and former students still love to come back and look at the tile they personalized.

Now Frenchtown is offering up 30 more tiles which will run along the center hallway. You can buy one for your family, one for each of your Frenchtown students, one for your scout troop, one for your child’s class – whatever you want.

Each tile costs $30 and you can customize them however you'd like. Not only will you be helping to beautify the school, but a portion of each sale goes to the PTG.

We're only selling 30 - get yours today before they sell out!

If you'd like to purchase a tile, please send a check for $30/tile made out to Frenchtown PTG in an envelope marked "PTG CEILING TILES" in your child's folder. Make sure to put your email address in the Memo section so we can be in touch to deliver your tile.

Square 1 Art Order Update

All paper orders for Square 1 Art have been mailed in and your items will arrive before Thanksgiving! Thanks to everyone who submitted.

If you missed out or want to order more, we've extended the online ordering deadline to Friday, November 6th. Visit https://www.square1art.com/shop and enter your child's access code to order. If you've misplaced it, contact Danielle Medina - daniellemedina@gmail.com.

All online orders placed by Friday, November 6th will arrive at Frenchtown prior to Thanksgiving break - what better holiday gifts for everyone in your family?

Every item you order benefits the school so please consider purchasing a keepsake for yourself, your child or someone you love.

Square 1 Art Orders Due This Friday

Have you placed your Square 1 Art order yet? Better get it done because orders are due this Friday, October 30th! 

You can order online at https://www.square1art.com/ or send cash or a check with the order form in with your child. Items will arrive at Frenchtown prior to Thanksgiving break - what better holiday gifts for everyone in your family?

Every item you order benefits the school so please consider purchasing a keepsake for yourself, your child or someone you love.

If you have any questions, email Jill Spitzer at jill.spitzer@emc.com or Danielle Medina at daniellemedina@gmail.com.

PTG Donation Drive

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the PTG donation drive! Our goal was to raise $2,000 and we not only hit that goal but exceeded it by $800!!! We'll be putting that money towards assemblies, field, trips, teacher grants, staff appreciation and more. 

For those who donated, swag is being ordered and will be sent home with your child as well as a receipt for your contribution next month.

Thanks again! It was a truly wonderful way to kick off the year.

Square 1 Art Order Deadline is October 30th

 

This week, your child will be coming home with a Square 1 Art packet. The front of the flyer shows art he or she created, and inside is a brochure of items you can order featuring their work as well as a free sheet of stickers for your child to keep. 

All orders are due October 30th and can be placed using the oder form and a check or online at square1art.com/shop. Items will arrive on November 19th and be distributed before Thanksgiving break so you can stock up for holiday gifts! All proceeds got to the PTG to be used on programs, activities and teacher appreciation.

If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Medina - daniellemedina@gmail.com - or Jill Spitzer - jill.spitzer@emc.com.

Box Tops Collection Update

Our collection total is near $260 and we still have four days to go! Mr. Richard's, Mrs. Greenberg's, Mrs. Rinn's and Mrs. Kowal's classes are all in close running for the fun music prize, with the other classes not far behind. Send in those Tops by Friday, October 23rd and see if your child's class will come out on top.

Just one reminder - please check the expiration date on your Tops before you send them in. Expired Tops cannot be counted.

REMINDER: Happy Hour RSVPs Due Friday

Don't forget to send in  your RSVP and payment for the Parents Happy Hour on Friday, November 6th from 6:30-9:00 pm. They're due this Friday, October 23rd.

It will be a fun night to mingle with friends and meet new ones while enjoying drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction to benefit the PTG. 

We are still collecting donations for the auction. If you'd like to help coordinate or have something (a gift certificate, sports or event tickets, a vacation house, a professional service, etc.) that you'd like to contribute, please contact Danielle Medina at daniellemedina@gmail.com.

If you lost your RSVP form, you can download one HERE.

Box Tops Collection Underway

We're halfway through Box Tops collection and you've already helped us earn more than $200 for our students! You can send box tops in with your child through Friday, October 23rd - don't forget to write your teacher's name and class on the bag because the class that collects the most will win a fun treat with our music teacher. Get clipping!

Donations Wanted for Happy Hour Silent Auction

Invitations have gone our to the adult-only Happy Hour on Friday, November 6th from 6:30-9:00 at Bistro 9, and we hope you'll be joining us for an evening of food, drinks and fun with fellow Frenchtown parents. It should be a great night!

The Happy Hour will also feature a silent auction, the proceeds of which will benefit the PTG and all of the programs and events it puts on, like next week's Halloween Howl, the welcome picnic, the school play, after school activities, assemblies, field trips, teacher grants, staff appreciation and more.

If you have something you'd like to donate - an item or service, a gift card, event or sports tickets, a vacation home rental, etc. - or if you'd like to help the Ways and Means Committee solicit donations from local businesses, please contact Danielle Medina - daniellemedina@gmail.com.

Hope to see you on November 6th! Just a reminder - payment is due by October 23rd.

You Can Still Shop the Book Fair!

Did you miss our Family Fun Night at the Book Fair?

Not to worry - purchases can be made ONLINE until 9/26 - and 25% of proceeds go directly to our school to fund materials & activities.

Build your child's book library and also help us reach our fundraising goal - it's a win/win.

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!