Don’t know what to do with all those books you read this summer?

Consider donating them to Interlake High School PTSA. We will be selling used books at Overlake Safeway during the month of October. Drop your donations off now at the Bennett Elem. or Interlake Main Office or call Pandy Stoianoff for pickup 425-644-6882. And don’t forget to shop at the Interlake Used Book table at Overlake Safeway in October. Paperbacks will sell for $0.50 and hard covers for $1.00.

Thank you for supporting Interlake High School!

Lost and Found Items Donated

After school got out in June, there were (as usual!) many items left in the lost and found at Bennett. A group of volunteers washed and sorted those items, and the coats were donated to "Warm Coats for Kids" which will distribute them to needy kids in Bellevue schools this fall. The other clothes were donated to Eastside Baby Corner which also distributes them to families on the Eastside. Thanks to the following people for doing the washing and sorting: Susan Steckler, Lila Hamai, Marian McDermott, Michelle Ball, Kate Spearman, Mary Chin, and Kim McDermott.

Watch the Friday Flyer for upcoming dates for the annual Coat Drive and Food Drive as well as other events. Please contact Kim McDermott 649-5976 if you are interested in helping with social concerns events this year.

Social Concerns Committee

PARENTS…we have lots of OPPORTUNITIES to assist at school as:

Morning Supervision: We have 400+ students arriving for school each morning. Miss Gilbert (Norma) and Mr. Long (Joe) are out front greeting students and holding them until the third bus arrives. If we had parents to help, we can then just let the students go to before school recess. This will avoid the morning stampede. We NEED PARENTS all around the school building to keep our students safe, especially kindergarten parents. Some of the kindergarten children don’t want to go to morning recess and now we have three classes.

Writing, Math and Reading Tutors…are needed to provide addition support to our students in various grades. Skills a little rusty? Share them with a student and I guarantee you’ll sharpen them.

Walk About Program: Parents who come from 12noon to 12:30 to help supervise the primary students at recess. This is really helpful to address some social and conflict managing skills to our students. All physical and disciplinary issues are handled by Mrs. Harriott.

Lunchroom Supervision: You must have strong ears, not sensitive to noise…primary lunch time 11:40 – 12noon. Assist especially during dismissal time for recess. A staff member is on duty, but with 200+, management control is necessary. The children also enjoy adults to just sit and visit during their lunch.

VIBES Mentor: A formal training session is required through the district office. Day and evening orientation times are available. Mentors offer one hour a week and are assigned to a specific child in a classroom to help with academic and/or social skills.

ALL PARENTS…

There is a list of parents who have been cleared to volunteer at Bennett. If you have signed up to assist in the classroom, you HAVE to complete a one-time security form (blue) that can be obtained in the office. Parents returning to Bennett…please check the list in the office, to make sure you have been properly processed. When filling out a form we need to have a copy of a personal identification (driver’s license, passport). I’d be extremely grateful for your cooperation so that I don’t have to personally track you down.

Remember: “You can brighten the days in so many ways

As you do your part with a generous heart.

The effort and care you selflessly share

Spread hopes and cheers to a child so dear.”

Anonymous

Please contact Norma Gilbert at 456-4842 with any questions and TO VOLUNTEER.

Bursting with appreciation!

Norma

Interlake Boys Select 5/6th, 7th and 8th grade basketball is hosting open practices in the Odle gym Thursdays in September the 16th, 23rd and 30th from 5:15 PM till 7:15 PM.
 
Team TRYOUTS will be Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd in the Highland Middle School gym from 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM. (8th grade 10:00 - 11:20, 7th grade 11:20 - 12:40 and 5/6th grade 12:40 - 2:00) Flyers are available in the Odle, Highland, Tillicum and International Middle School offices. 
 
R. Dana Pratt - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
cell (425) 269-4341

Bellevue Schools Foundation Phonathon is coming!

Do for every child what we would do for our own

Bellevue Schools Foundation Phonathon is coming on October 25 -27. You can make a difference for the children in our schools! Please make a generous donation when volunteers from our school call.

This year, BSF is raising $1.75 million for world-class, district-wide academic programs and support services for teachers and students in Bellevue’s schools. BSF relies on financial support from parents like you to provide these valuable programs for our students. Your dollars also support classroom grants, teacher training, book purchases, middle school science, VIBES mentoring, and childcare scholarships. Funds raised during Phonathon benefit all students in all Bellevue schools.

Company matching funds double your contribution. Microsoft and Boeing are among the companies matching employees’ donations. Please contact your employer for a matching gift form.

Shopping on amazon.com?

Access it through the Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF) website and BSF receives a portion of the proceeds from amazon.com. It’s simple: go to the Bellevue Schools Foundation website at www.bsfdn.org and click on the amazon.com link/icon – that’s all it takes!

For further information on any of the above, please contact:

Gillian Doyle

Bellevue Schools Foundation

tel:  425.456.4199

email:  gillian@bsfdn.org

 
 
Bennett PTSA Auction 2004
Wish upon a star
Bennett PTSA is proud to invite you to the annual dinner and auction. 
 
This special fundraising event is scheduled for Friday, November 5th at the Embassy Suites. We are again asking Bennett families and staff to donate to the auction through Classroom Baskets, Classroom Keepsakes, Staff Contributions and Family Auction Packages or Items. 
 
The date will be fast upon us so start brainstorming donation ideas with your family and fellow Bennett parents. Your class room parents or auction coordinators are available if you have any questions. Complete auction packets are going home with your student today, so check those backpacks! Good luck and we look forward to seeing you at the Auction! 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLASSES

Beginning September 14, Hopelink in Redmond (16225 NE 87th Street, Suite A) will be hosting a series of 6 free financial management classes on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. Topics are as follows:

Financial Record Keeping: September 14

Taxes and Insurance: September 21

Basics of Banking: September 28

Managing Credit: October 5Introduction to Home Ownership: October 12

Financial Decision Making: October 19

Everyone who attends all six classes will receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond for their children (other incentives are available for those without children). Call Jessica at 425-943-7577 to register.

BENNETT WALKATHON 2004 Friday, October 1st 3:30-6:00p.m. These Boots Are Made for Walking! The Walkathon is a PTSA-sponsored family event, and one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. It is a wonderful way to get the year going, to meet new people and to have a great time with your entire family! Food will be served from 4-6, so plan on staying for dinner. Great prizes will be awarded to the 6 kids that raise the most money for Bennett: portable DVD player, MP3 player, 2 Game Boys, CD player and stereo. Don’t forget that employer matching gifts will be included as part of the total when calculating pledge amounts for prizes. Lots of volunteers are still needed to make this event a huge success, please contact Susan Steckler (747-6769, susan@schooloffish.net) to sign up. Thank you and see you on October 1st!

OFFICE HELP NEEDED Volunteer in the school office helping check on absent children. Drop off your child/children in the morning and then head to the office for an approximate 30 minute weekly commitment. If interested, please call Lila Hamai at 425-5624007 or email odeon@charlesrd.com.

The Multicultural committee is hosting a Multicultural Potluck Dinner on October 22nd.  You will enjoy many international dishes and a special presentation of student performances.  Bennett is blessed with a diverse student population.  This event provides each student and family the opportunity to share their heritage with their fellow classmates.  Bring your favorite family dish and a big appetite! Students who would like to perform are welcome to prepare a short 3min performance.  

From The Editors

A new way to submit Friday Flyer articles!

Editors: Janan Carter and Karla Ostlund

We are pleased to serve as editors of The Friday Flyer this year. Just go to the Bennett Website: www.bennettelementary.org and click on “Click here to submit to the Friday Flyer”. Fill out the form, which will be forwarded to us for publication.

The deadline for the next issue of The Friday Flyer is Friday, Oct 1st.

FREE PENTIUM II COMPUTERS

Must attend a $49 two-hour computer training class

Contact: WTA (Wilderness Technologies) at (425) 885-3426 to determine available class times.

The WTA is a non-profit organization committed to education through technology access. The WTA offers a two-hour training class in basic computer operations for $49. By attending one of these classes, you will receive a FREE Pentium II or better computer system with software.

The training will take place on the free computer provided to you. Thus it will be functional and you will become familiar with your own computer. All equipment is provided “as-is, where is” with no warranty.

WANTED:

OLD COMPUTERS,

SOFTWARE & PRINTERS

Check your closets, the garage and under the desk!! These items will be refurbished and donated to local families who currently are without a home computer.

Contact Mike Bussing at mbussing@aol.com