together on their writing.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The Write Place
together on their writing.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
News from the Prez
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. Snow and cold weather are fun…for the first couple of days…and then I get as restless as kids on a 2-week break from their school routine. I now have my eye on the extra minute of light we get each day after the Winter Solstice. Thank you Ms. Kaether for sharing your positive outlook on a frigid January afternoon!
With the increase in daylight comes many volunteer opportunities and Leopold. If you are interested or able to help or would like to hear more about the tasks, please get in touch with the contact person listed below. As always, thank you for supporting our school.
Fruit cutters are needed this Thursday, January 13 and next Friday, January 21. Contact Lisa Shebesta (Shebesta@charter.net) if you can help cut kiwi and oranges for our kids' morning snack.
Dental screenings are scheduled for January 18 – 20 and the Ronald McDonald Dental Van will be at Leopold from January 24 – February 11. Volunteers are needed to help shuttle kids to and from the initial screenings and dental visits when the van arrives. Contact Lore Mayr (lorelynmayr@yahoo.com) with your availability and contact information if you can help.
Coming soon to a cafeteria near you – its Leopold Movie Night! Planning is underway for the event scheduled for Friday, January 28. Volunteers are needed from 5:30 – 8:30 pm to serve popcorn and water, clean up as well as general "crowd control". More information on the event will come out soon. For now, mark your calendars for 1/28 and contact Lore Mayr (lorelynmayr@yahoo.com) if you want to help while attending with your kids.
It's hard to believe but the Leopold Book Fair is coming up fast! I always think of this as a true sign that Spring is right around the corner. This year's fair is being held in the LMC, January 31 - February 3. We're looking for people able to work in 2 hour shifts:
Monday, January 31 - from 8am-1pm
Tuesday, February 1 - from 8am-7pm
Wednesday, February 2 - from 8am-7pm
Thursday, February 3 - 1 volunteer after 10:30 to help with take down/cleanup
Book Fair is one of my favorite events of the year – the kids find new books for home and can purchase a book for their classroom. It's also the perfect way to meet and greet Leopold students, parents and staff. Contact Jolen Neumann (jmneumann@gmail.com) if you are available and whether you would like to work more than one day.
Lori Zinck, Leopold school nurse, would like to involve parents in the Fresh Fruit and Veggie Program (FFVP) Committee. Several parents indicated an interest in a survey last year but responses were anonymous. Please contact Ms. Zinck (lzinck@madison.k12.wi.us) if you would like to participate or know more.
Have a great week – keep clipping and shopping – see you at school!
Amy Boutelle
Leopold PFO
GoodShop at http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx
Amazon from www.leopoldPFO.blogspot.com
BoxTops Marketplace at www.boxtops4education.com
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
News about 4 year old Kindergarten
MMSD Four Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) Program
*****Informational Sessions*****
for Families and Community Members
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) will offer 4-year old kindergarten programming beginning in the fall of 2011.
4K will be offered to all children living in the district who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2011. Registration will be on February 7, 2011 at students' resident area elementary schools.
The district is hosting two informational sessions for families and community members on the following dates.
Date(s)/Place: Thursday, December 16, 2010 – La Follette High School Auditorium
702 Pflaum Road, Madison, WI
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 – Lussier Community Center Gymnasium
55 South Gammon Road, Madison, WI
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Information is also available at http://deelweb.madison.k12.wi.us/4k or by
calling (608) 663-8428.
Ken Syke
Community Engagement and Public Information, Madison School District
608-663-1903
ksyke@madison.k12.wi.us
Friday, December 3, 2010
News from the Prez
TGIF! Looks like we're in for our first snowfall of the winter season. You may remember that December 9th has been a snow day the past two years. I'm not sure that's in the forecast but I hope everyone is ready with shovels in hand. What a great family project…at least it doesn't involve glitter!
Have you read or heard about the new Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery opening on the UW Campus? I received a note earlier this week about the grand opening events that start today and run through December 11th. There are free tours, science displays, demonstrations and activities happening tomorrow including the Wonders of Physics at 10am and 2pm and the Medical Magician at 12 and 4pm. A complete list of events and more can be found at this link. http://discovery.wisc.edu/home/discovery/events/grand-opening-events/ Take a peek at the 5pm offering on Wednesday December 8th…you may just see a name or two you recognize…
Speaking of recognition (and science), my sources also told me we should all tune in to Channel 3 news at 6pm on Monday, December 6th. The Channel 3 Topnotch Teacher film crew was at Leopold a couple weeks ago and the product of their activity is scheduled to air at 6pm on Monday and again during the morning show on Tuesday. I don't want to spoil the surprise…tune in and watch. If you miss the news check their website at http://www.channel3000.com/topnotchteachers/index.html.
Teacher Treat Day - Believe it or not the last day of school before Winter Break is quickly coming upon us. As a way to say thank you to our Leopold Staff for making it up to this point in the year and to send them off to Winter Break with "visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads", we'd like to provide some tasty treats for them to enjoy throughout the school day in the Teacher's Lounge on Friday, December 17th. If you are able to help out with this day by providing some wonderful treats, please contact Jolen Neumann jmneumann@gmail.com with the item(s) you can bring. Any and all treats are welcome. Please drop them off in the Teacher's Lounge downstairs before school starts on the 17th, or in the main office. If you need ideas, here are some of the things we've served up in the past:
Veggies and dip
Salsa and chips
Sub sandwiches
Cookies
Candy
Cake
Crackers and cheese
Hot cheese dip
Thanks to all of you for making our teachers last day before break a little brighter. :)
That's it for now. Have a great weekend, and don't forget to make your online shopping work for Leopold.
Amy Boutelle
Leopold PFO
GoodShop at http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx
Amazon from www.leopoldPFO.blogspot.com
BoxTops Marketplace at www.boxtops4education.com
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