Talent Show Rehearsals Start Thursday

The first Talent Show practice is this Thursday, May 5 from 2:45 - 3:45 at Frenchtown. 

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!

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.

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.

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

Please click here for more information including project directions and guidelines.