Bennett Friday Flyer
12-12-03
2003-2004, Issue 6
PTSA Co-Presidents: Kristine Keski and Laura Hammond
A bi-monthly newsletter of the Bennett Elementary School PTSA 2.3.22
Dear Bennett Parents.
We hope your family survived the fun power outages last week. I realized that every family could really use some regular 'unplugged' time with the kids. It was amazing how much fun and honest communication we had when we weren't surrounded by a thousand electronic devices.
As you walk around Bennett, you will notice the Reflections Art projects submitted by our talented students. The pieces with finalist ribbons are headed off to Crossroads to be judged at the city level. Any winners will then go on to be judged at a state level. We are very proud of every student who submitted their artwork including poetry, music, dance and choreography. Fine Arts and Performance Arts are what make our culture so rich and unique. We appreciate the Bellevue PTSA, State PTA and National PTA for recognizing our student's diverse contributions to the arts in these projects. Please take an extra minute to wander the Bennett halls and appreciate these projects for yourself! Thank you so much to Carol Losi and Mary Worley for helping this year's Reflections project be such a success!
The PTSA is beginning to put together the Nominating Committee for next year's executive officers. Many of you have insight into the talents necessary for prospective officers. If you would like to serve on the Nominating Committee or possibly run for an office, please contact Laura Hammond for further information. We rely on the Nominating committee to put together a highly qualified and enthusiastic slate of recommended officers. The slate will not be presented for PTSA vote until March so you have plenty of time to get involved.
We hope all of the classes are enjoying their December field trips. The Kindergartners went to see 'The Gingerbread Man', the 5th grade went to 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', the 4th grade has seen PNB's performance of 'The Nutcracker', the 2nd graders are headed to the Woodland Park Zoo and the 3rd graders are off to the Pacific Science Center. Thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who have provided transportation for these fieldtrips. We again would like to thank the Bennett families and staff who have supported the PTSA fund raising events that have provided financial support for these field trips!
Have a wonderful holiday season! Make sure you take a few minutes to appreciate the truly 'amazing' holiday decorations at many houses in the Bennett area!
Sincerely,
Kristine Keski
Bennett PTSA Co-President
Bennett Website:
www.bennettelementary.org
January 13: General Membership Meeting
January 19:Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
January 20: Multi-Cultural Afternoon
February3-7: Young Scientists Week
February 16– 20: Mid-Winter Break
Reaching Out to Families in Need
Is your family interested in reaching out to a family in need over the holidays? There are families here at Bennett and in our wider community who could use your help!
To help a family at Bennett, please purchase a gift certificate for Target, Fred Meyer, or a local grocery store, for any amount, and bring it to the front office before December 17. It will be anonymously distributed to a needy family at Bennett in time for holiday shopping.
To sponsor an entire family, call Overlake Service League at 425-451-1175 and speak to Kathy. You can be matched up with a needy family of any size and fill their wish list of gifts and groceries.
This is one more way to teach our children about the spirit of giving and sharing over the holidays! Thanks in advance for your generosity!
The Bennett Social Concerns Committee
Job Opening – Bellevue Schools Foundation
BSF has a job opening-immediately. If you like doing rewarding work in a stimulating environment and you have experience in accounting and database management, check out the job description on our web site: www.bsfdn.org
This is a 30 hour per week, year-round job, with benefits and immeasurable job satisfaction. If you think you qualify, please send a cover letter and your resume by email to Dianne@bsfdn.org or by mail to BSF, PO Box 40644, Bellevue, WA 98015-4644.
This job is available now and will be filled as soon as possible. Salary depends on experience. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Gillian Doyle at 425.456.4199
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR THE 2004-05 SCHOOL YEAR
January 12 – February 13, 2004.
Open Enrollment is the annual process for district residents who wish to apply for enrollment at a school outside their attendance area.
Only district residents may participate in Open Enrollment.
Open Enrollment applications received by the Student Placement Office during the Open Enrollment period (Jan 12 – Feb 13) will not be prioritized by date. However, the deadline for submitting applications is February 13, 2004.
Late applications will not be considered for Open Enrollment.
If a student is currently open enrolled at a school, a new application to continue at that school is NOT necessary.
Open Enrollment application forms may be obtained from any school office. For more information, call the Student Placement Office (456-4200).
Procrastinators unite! You can still donate to Phonathon!
It's never too late to donate to Bellevue Schools Foundation, and help improve student learning by supporting academics, programs for struggling students, classroom grants, arts, and teacher training and certification.Simply call (425) 456-4199 or visit www.bsfdn.orgto join other Bellevue School District families in supporting educational excellence by doing for other children what you do for your own. You can even use your credit card!
Bennett Book Fair
The Book Fair earned $1310.19 for the Bennett Library.This money will continue to support the Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award, the Sasquatch Reading Award, and the Young Reader’s Choice as well as purchase many other titles for our library.
An enormous thank you to Debbie McGough and Linda Sewell for all their work in making our book fair a success.Thank you as well to Jane Henkel, Debbie Page, Marianne Anderegg, Janet Bhatia, Denice Malone, Kim McDermott, Mary Gianopoulos, Shelly Schlieff, Judy Nakatsu, Ann Huseby, Cheryl Hamamoto, Susan Steckler, and Nicholas Matz for all their help running the fair.
Jean Bolivar, Bennett Librarian
Parents, Please Drive Carefully!
Some parents who, after they drop their children off or pick them up in the drive-through area, run the stop sign that is there as they turn onto NE 16th Street.Please remember that the stop sign at that location means that stopping there is mandatory and not optional. Otherwise, you could find yourself at fault in an accident and children could get hurt.
BENNETT SWEATSHIRTS!!
We still have a few sizes available if you did not get a chance to order one! This would be a great Christmas gift and will keep you or your kid nice and warm this winter! Here's what I've got:
Hooded Youth("Property of"):4 smalls, 2 mediums @ $16.00 each
Hooded Adult Sweatshirt ("Property of Bennett"):8 smalls, 1 med., 3 large, 1 XL @ $18.00 each
Hooded Adult Sweatshirt ("Graduate of Bennett"):6 smalls, 2 med. @ $18.00 each
Adult Hooded & Full Zip ("Bennett Bulldogs"):16 larges, 7 XL @ $22.00 each
Because we order in bulk (for better prices) we will not be placing another order until March @ the Skate King party or in May at the Sock Hop. So if one of these sizes work for you please CALL OR EMAIL DAWN KUIPERS @ 643-6343; EMAIL: Jozwiak1@msn.com. I've seen many being worn to school!! What a great way to show your pride in your school! GO BENNETT BULLDOGS!!
Thank You to 4th Grade Parents for Staff Appreciation Lunch
We would like to thank everyone that helped and provided wonderful luncheon items for our teachers and staff at Bennett Elementary on November 20th. Special thanks to Teresa Matz, Cathy Evans, Lisa Northey, Marianne Harden, Eileen Sampson, Judy Giseburt, Vivian Price, Julie Pratt, Sara Wilson, Marian McDermott, Lori Olds, Susan White, Shirley Fernyhough, Jamie Kim, Suzhen Wu, Liz Stulz, Dana Tavener, and any others that we may have missed.
Thank you all very much!
Mary Gordon and Linda Sorensen
WANTED: OLD COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE & PRINTERS
Check your closets, the garage and under the rug!!
These items will be refurbished and donated to local families who currently don’t have a home computer.
Contact Mike Bussing at
mbussing@aol.com
Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) is excited to announce Winter Quarter 2004 youth art classes.
Encourage the young people in your life to get creative this winter! Class registration begins December 8, 2003. Winter Quarter runs January 12 through March 21, 2004; pre-registration is required for all classes and workshops. For complete course listings, please call 425) 822-7161 to request a catalog or visit us online at www.kirklandartscenter.org .
All classes are taught by a diverse and talented group of professional artists and art educators and are held in the historic Peter Kirk Building in downtown Kirkland. For more information about arts programming at KAC or to register, please contact Jennie Linehan.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ADJUSTMENT PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Are you a parent with an 8-12 year-old child who is difficult-to-manage, withdrawn and anxious, both difficult-to-manage and withdrawn, or experiencing no difficulties at this time? If so, you are invited to participate in a study of emotional and psychological adjustment at the University of Washington, Department of Psychology. We are interested in interviewing parents of children who match these descriptions. You and your child can earn up to $375 for participating. If your child meets any of these descriptions, please contact the lab of Dr. Theodore Beauchaine at
(206)616-8647.
Patrick Sylvers
Research Coordinator
Child and Adolescent Adjustment Project
University of Washington
Free Classes Winter Quarter at Lake Washington Technical College
Medical Office-4 weeks
Customer Service -10 weeks
GED prep/employment essentials
The Medical Front Office class begins Jan. 5th. This class is only 4 weeks and is designed for students who have previous office experience or have previous office related training.The Customer Service class is for students who are interested in entry level positions in retail, baking or hospitality fields.Basic computer skills are a part of this training.Christina Harter, Career Specialist 425-739-8385.
From The Editors
Editors: Karla Ostlund and Janan Carter
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