March 25, 2012
Dear Parents,
Please see the below email for upcoming events:
Plant Sale: The PTA Plant Sale is coming the second week in May. Please be on the look out for the pre-order form in your child’s backpack tomorrow. They will be due back in a week.
Parent Night Out: The invite is coming soon….please Save the Date for May 3, 7:30 to 11.
Long Island Ducks Game: Please see the attached flyer if you would like to join us for the Ducks Game on June 2nd. The form is due back on April 20th.
April 16th: Please see the attached letter from the school District regarding April 16th which is now a school day.
I hope everyone has a great week.
Laura Fox
March 18th
Dear Families,
Please see the list below of upcoming events:
Book Fair: The PTA Book Fair is this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please see the attached schedule and plan to do some shopping when you come for parent/teacher conferences!
Family Night: Our PARP Family Night is This Friday. Please see the attached flyer. We are having a Game Show that will be interactive, curriculum-based and a lot of fun. We hope that you will come out for a terrific night. Please RSVP to marnloo@aol.com.
BOE Meeting: Please see the attached agenda for the the Board of Education Meeting tomorrow evening.
Nutrition Month: Ask your child about the healthy fruits and veggies parent volunteers are handing out each Wednesday this month!
Ducks Game: Please see the attached flyer for the Saturday, June 2nd Ducks Game.
Have a terrific week and please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Laura Fox
March 11, 2012
Dear Parents,
Please see the following information regarding upcoming events:
PARP Family Night: Friday, March 23rd is our Family Night Presentation: The Unique Game Show. Please see the attached flyer and RSVP to marnloo@aol.com by March 16.
Book Fair: Our PTA Book Fair is March 21, 22, and 23rd. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Old Bethpage Night Out: Our Night Out is Thursday, May 3rd. Please get involved and help make this the biggest fundraiser of the year. See the attached flyer about donations and mark your calendars for this fun event.
Blood Drive: Please see the attached flyer regarding the Little Doctors Blood Drive at Mattlin Middle School on Tuesday, March 13th from 3:30 to 9:30pm.
I hope everyone has a terrific week. Check your child’s back pack for their PARP folder and have fun reading with them this week.
Laura Fox
March 4, 2012
Dear Parents,
Please see the list below of upcoming events:
Third Grade Hoe Down: The 3rd grade square dance party is Tuesday, March 6th at 7pm. Please see the attached flyer and send it in tomorrow!
PTA Meeting: Our next PTA meeting will be this Thursday, March 8th at 7:30pm in the school Library. The agenda will include Mrs. Gray’s report and information on students’ social and emotional wellbeing presented by Mrs. Hoffman.
PARP FAMILY NIGHT: The PARP Family Night will be Friday, March 23rd. The presentation of THE UNIQUE GAME SHOW promises to be a fun filled night of games and excitement. There will be two shows (7 and 8:15pm) and the program is free to Old Bethpage students. Please RSVP to marnloo@aol.com by March 16th. Check out WWW.ACADEMICENTERTAINMENT.COM for more information and be on the look out for the flyer for this event.
BOE Meeting: Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Monday, March 5th at 7:45pm at Mattlin. See the attached agenda.
MAPOB Musical Petting Zoo: The Musical Association of Plainview Old Bethpage will hold a Musical Petting Zoo on March 13th, at 7:30pm at POB Middle School. This is an opportunity to view and test musical instruments. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
I hope everyone has a terrific week. Please contact me with questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Laura Fox
February 26
Dear Families,
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a terrific Winter Break. Below is my weekly list of upcoming events:
Parent/Staff Night Out: Old Bethpage Night Out is on May 3rd. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee please contact Adria Kaminsky at wag102@hotmail.com. There will be a brief meeting for this event on March 5th at 8:00pm. Please let Adria know if you are interested in being involved and can attend.
Founders Day Award Dinner: Calling all parents and staff…please see the attached flyer to attend the PTA Founders Day Award Dinner. The honorees from our school include parent, Michele Betz and staff member, Tracey Idone. RSVP’s are due by this Wednesday so please send them in if you are planning to attend. The invitation is attached.
PTA Meeting: Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 8th at 7:30pm in the school library.
Save the Date: Our PARP Family Night will be on Friday night, March 23rd. Stay tuned for more details.
Third Grade Ho Down: Please send in your RSVP’s for the Third Grade Ho Down on Tuesday, March 6th.
Save the Date: Ducks Game, Saturday, June 2nd, fireworks after the game…more information to follow.
Box Tops: Box Tops are due Tuesday morning. Please take a moment to send in your box tops and help PTA raise necessary funds for our school.
I hope everyone has a great week. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Laura Fox
February 12
Dear Parents,
Please see below for my list of weekly reminders:
PTA Meeting Cancelled: Do to scheduling conflicts the next meeting on February 15th will be cancelled. Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 8th at 7:30pm.
Mah Jongg: This Wednesday, 2/15 is the last day to sign up for the Mah Jongg tournament. Please see the attached flyer for further details.
SEPTA Membership: Please see the attached flyer to sign up and support SEPTA
SAVE THE DATE: Please mark your calendars for two upcoming events:
Friday, March 23rd is our PARP Family Night. We are having a Reading Game Show that promises to be a lot of fun. More information to come soon.
Thursday, May 3rd is our Old Bethpage Night Out for Parents and Staff. We will have terrific food, music, raffles, shopping and more. Stay tuned for more details.
PARP Book Order: Please check your child’s backpack for a flyer regarding PARP guest author, Brian Pinkney who will visit our school on March 12th. The PTA is offering five of his books at a discount and orders are due February 17th. There will be no extentions.
Principal/PTA Book Club: We will have our Book Club this Wednesday, 2/15, at 7:30pm in the school library. All parents and staff are invited to discuss, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. Please RSVP to me by Wednesday morning if you are planning to attend this event.
Have a terrific week!
Laura Fox
February 5, 2012
Dear Parents,
Please see the below information regarding upcoming events:
WINGO: Wingo Night is THIS FRIDAY NIGHT. Please see the attached flyer and send in your pre-payment by WEDNESDAY. If we do not have enough prepayments this event will have to be cancelled so if you are intending to come, please print the form and send it in.
Next PTA Meeting: Our next PTA meeting will be Wednesday, February 15th at 9:30am in the school library.
Founder’s Day: Our annual Founder’s Day Award Dinner will be held on March 14th at Crest Hollow Country Club. The honorees from our school include teacher, Mrs. Tracey Idone and parent, Michele Betz. Please see the attached invitation if you are interested in attending.
Third Grade Ho Down: Attention third grade parents: please save the date for Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00pm in the school gym. More information to come soon.
Principal/PTA Book Club: Please join us for our next Principal/PTA Book Club on Wednesday, February 15th as we continue our discussion of the book, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. We will meet in the school library at 7:30pm.
Mah Jongg: The first annual PTA Mah Jongg Tournament will be on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Parkway Elementary School. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
High School Chili Cookoff: Please see the attached flyer regarding this fun event!
As always, if you have questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to conact me.
Laura Fox
January 29, 2012
Dear Parents,
Below is my weekly reminder of upcoming events:
Islander Game: Thursday, Feburary 2nd is the final day to purchase your Islander tickets. If you have purchased tickets and have not received a confirmation email from Ellen Harchut, please contact her directly at etdj@verizon.net. We have reached our goal for ticket sales and therefore our children will be allowed to skate after the game. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Anti-Bullying Night: Tuesday, January 31st is the Anti-Bullying Presentation by CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) at Old Bethpage School at 7:30pm. The event will be hosted by our social worker, Mr. Galloway. Please see the attached flyer for more details and RSVP to marnloo@aol.com if you are interested in attending this event.
WINGO: We are holding our WINGO Night on Friday, February 10th at our school at 7pm. This is a fun, (inexpensive–$4 to play) family night with snacks and prizes. Please see the attached flyer and RSVP to this great event.
Founder’s Day: Our annual Founder’s Day Award Dinner will be held on March 14th at Crest Hollow Country Club. The honorees from our school include teacher, Mrs. Tracey Idone and parent, Michele Betz. Please see the attached invitation if you are interested in attending.
Third Grade Ho Down: Attention third grade parents: please save the date for Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00pm in the school gym. More information to come soon.
Principal/PTA Book Club: Please join us for our next Principal/PTA Book Club on Wednesday, February 15th as we continue our discussion of the book, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. We will meet in the school library at 7:30pm.
Mah Jongg: The first annual PTA Mah Jongg Tournament will be on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Parkway Elementary School. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
As always, if you have questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to conact me.
Laura Fox
January 22, 2012
Dear Parents,
Please see the below information regarding upcoming events:
Fire and Ice Family Night: Please email your RSVP to marnloo@aol.com if you would like to attend our FREE Family night THIS Friday, January 27th. There are two show times to choose from: 7 and 8:15pm. The children loved the Mad Science show that we brought to them in the Fall so please ask them about it and be sure to attend this fun event. See the attached flyer for details.
Parent Anti-Bullying Night: On Tuesday, January 31st at 7:30pm CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) will be holding a multi-media presentation for parents at our school focussed on the issue of bullying. You must RSVP to marnloo@aol.com to reserve your spot for this event. Please see the attached flyer for further information.
Islanders Game: Please see the attached order form for Islander Tickets. We will be going as a school community on February 12th at 3pm. A hard copy of the form was sent home via the backpacks on Friday for your convenience.
Next PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting will be on Wednesday, February, 15th at 9:30am in the school library. There are important curriculum issues to discuss so please mark your calendars.
PTA/Principal Book Club: We will be meeting in the evening on February 15th at 7:30pm to continue our discussion of the book, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross. There are many parents and faculty members in our school who are reading and have been inspired by this book so please come out and join us for this informal discussion group.
WINGO: SAVE THE DATE for Wingo on Friday, February 10th at 7:30 (doors open at $7). Stay tuned for more details.
SEPTA: Please see the attached flyer from SEPTA regarding their annual scholarship drive.
Nutrition Month: March is Nutrition month at Old Bethpage and parents will be invited into their child’s lunch period on March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th to hand out fruit to the students. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please email Elysa Wigler, frumz@aol.com.
I hope everyone has a terrific week. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Laura Fox
January 15, 2012
Dear Parents,
Please see the below information regarding upcoming events:
Fire and Ice Family Night: Please email your RSVP to marnloo@aol.com if you would like to attend our FREE Family night THIS Friday, January 27th. There are two show times to choose from: 7 and 8:15pm. The children loved the Mad Science show that we brought to them in the Fall so please ask them about it and be sure to attend this fun event. See the attached flyer for details.
Parent Anti-Bullying Night: On Tuesday, January 31st at 7:30pm CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) will be holding a multi-media presentation for parents at our school focussed on the issue of bullying. You must RSVP to marnloo@aol.com to reserve your spot for this event. Please see the attached flyer for further information.
Islanders Game: Please see the attached order form for Islander Tickets. We will be going as a school community on February 12th at 3pm. A hard copy of the form was sent home via the backpacks on Friday for your convenience.
Next PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting will be on Wednesday, February, 15th at 9:30am in the school library. There are important curriculum issues to discuss so please mark your calendars.
PTA/Principal Book Club: We will be meeting in the evening on February 15th at 7:30pm to continue our discussion of the book, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross. There are many parents and faculty members in our school who are reading and have been inspired by this book so please come out and join us for this informal discussion group.
WINGO: SAVE THE DATE for Wingo on Friday, February 10th at 7:30 (doors open at $7). Stay tuned for more details.
SEPTA: Please see the attached flyer from SEPTA regarding their annual scholarship drive.
Nutrition Month: March is Nutrition month at Old Bethpage and parents will be invited into their child’s lunch period on March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th to hand out fruit to the students. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please email Elysa Wigler, frumz@aol.com.
I hope everyone has a terrific week. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Laura Fox
January 8, 2012
Dear Parents,
Below is my list of weekly reminders. Please be sure to see the attached flyers as they have important RSVP information and details for you to review.
PTA Meeting: Our next PTA meeting is this Thursday, January 12th at 9:30am in the school library. The agenda will include Mrs. Gray’s report and information regarding Spring events. I hope to see you there.
Mad Science Family Night: Please see the attached flyer for the Mad Science Family Night on Friday, January 27th. There are two show times for you to choose from. Please see the attached flyer and RSVP to this FREE event.
Antil Bullying Parenting Discussion: Please reserve your seat at the anti-bullying presentation by CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) on Tuesday evening, January 31st at 7:30pm in the All Purpose Room. See the attachment for more information about this important presentation.
NY Islanders Order Form: Tickets are on sale!! Please see the attached order form.
Friends of the Art Room: Please email Mrs. Frimmer again if you are interested in being a part of a special group of parents that assist her with projects throughout the year. You can email her directly at Michele Frimmer <MFrimmer@pob.k12.ny.us>. Unfortunately the emails that she received prior to the Holidays were lost in the system so please contact her again if you are interested.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.
Laura Fox
January 3, 2012
Dear Families,
Happy New Year! Below is my list of upcoming events.
PTA Meeting: Our next PTA meeting is Thursday, January 12th at 9:30am in the school library. The agenda will include Mrs. Gray’s report and information about Spring Events. Get involved, support your school and come to the meeting! I hope to see you there.
January Family Night: On Friday, January 27th we will be having a FREE Mad Science Family Night. Mad Science presented a show to the children in the beginning of the year and we received terrific feedback. Ask your child about it and be sure to RSVP to this event by January 13th. See the attached flyer for more details regarding show times.
Anti-Bullying Night: On Tuesday, January 31st Old Bethpage PTA will be hosting CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) as they present information and a discussion about protecting our children from bullying. Space is limited as this will be open to all district elementary schools. Please reserve your spot now. See the attached flyer for details.
Islanders Tickets: Save the Date for the Islanders Game on Sunday, February 12th at 3pm. More information to come soon.
Fourth Grade Parents: Please send in your “Messages of Love” and make checks payable to “Old Bethpage PTA. Send in envelope marked “PTA-Attention Yearbook Committee”. See the attached forms for layout and details.
Finally, next week our PTA Executive Board will have the chance to meet briefly with the Board of Education and express our concerns and commentary about issues impacting Old Bethpage. If there are items that you would like added to the agenda for this meeting please contact me as I would like to give everyone a “voice” at this meeting.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Laura Fox
December 11, 2011
Dear Parents:
Below is my weekly email of upcoming events:
Holiday Boutique: The Holiday Boutique will be this Tuesday and Wednesday with make-ups on Thursday. Please check your child’s backpack for the flyer and money envelope. The schedule has been attached. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Adria Kaminsky atwag102@hotmail.com.
Pretzel Sale: Our PTA Pretzel sale will be this Tuesday. If you have not prepaid, please send in a dollar with your child.
Save the Date! Although everyone is in holiday mode, please take a moment to mark your calendars for two exciting events we have coming up inJanuary. On Friday evening, January 27th, we are having a Fire and Ice Family Night at Old Bethpage. Mad Science will be performing two shows, one at 7:00pm (1st and 2nd Grade) and one at 8:15(3rd and 4th grade) for you and your children to enjoy. Please see the attached flyer for more details andRSVP to Marni Gordon at marnloo@aol.com.
On Tuesday Evening, January 31st at 7:30pm our PTA will be hosting an Anti-Bullying program for Parents given by CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services). Please mark the date and stay tuned for your invite to this informative and very relevant event.
Superintendent Search: The District welcomes your thoughts by responding to the survey link at http://tinyurl.com/POB-Supt-Survey. The survey will be open from December 6th through December 16th, 2011. The Board of Education is very interested in your input as they seek to hire a new superintendent. This survey is designed to gather your perception on the importance of various characteristics commonly found in effective superintendents. The information will be used by the Board to determine the “Desired Characteristics” of our next superintendent. The community is also encouraged to attend an open forum on this issue to be held on Monday, December 12th at 7:00PM in the Library Conference Room at POB Middle School, 121 Central Park Road, Plainview.
http://tinyurl.com/POB-Supt-Survey
December 5, 2011
Dear Parents,
Below is my weekly email of coming events:
Picture Retake / Sibling Photo Day is Wednesday, December 7th. Payment forms were due November 30th. For all who requested a Retake or Sibling photo, your child will be scheduled for a photo on December 7th.
November 27, 2011
Dear Parents,
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Below is my weekly list of upcoming events:
Cookie Dough, Cheesecake, Crumb Cake Fundraiser: We are offering David’s Cookie Dough, David’s Cheesecakes and Something Sweet Crumb Cakes to be delivered just in time for the holidays. Please send in your order no later than the extended deadline of Wednesday, November 30th!!!! We won’t be able to take orders after this date so please send your orders in ASAP!
Please be aware of the following days and times for pick up:
December 19th 3:00pm-4:30pm or 6:00pm-7:00pm
December 20th 9:30-10:30am
When submitting your order, please indicate the date and time slot you will pick up on the outside of your envelope. This will enable us to keep all orders well refrigerated until your arrival.
All orders are perishable and can not be held at the school beyond Dec 20th. If you are unable to pick up your order during one of the designated times, please contact Co-Chairs, Naomi Feldman (454-2344) or Marian Lo Gatto (420-9736) for further arrangements.
Sibling Picture/Retake Day: Sibling prepaid forms were sent home with the students. Please note that sibling photos are only for children attendingOld Bethpage Elementary. If you wish to have a sibling photo taken on Retake Day, December 7th, please fill out the form and include a check payable to Marty Hyman Photography and return it to school by November 30th. For all Retake requests, please send in the original photo package to school by November 30th, please keep your class photo. Please contact Christine Farrell @ wind135ward@verizon.net with any questions regarding Retake Day.
Coat Drive: It’s time for our annual PTA Coat Drive. This year we are collecting coats for Long Island Cares, Inc. The Drive will run from Monday, November 28th through parent/teacher conferences on December 6th. There will be boxes in the school lobby for you to drop off your items.
Principal/PTA Book Club: Please join us in the school library THIS Wednesday, November 30th at 7:30pm as we discuss the book, Simplicity Parentingby Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross. The attached flyer has more details.
Mah Jong tournament: The PTAs in our district are putting together a Mah Jong tournament on February 29th and we are looking for a chairperson to represent our school. If you are interested please contact me for more details.
As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Laura Fox
November 21, 2011
Dear Families:
Below are some reminders of upcoming events and information that may be helpful to you:
WOW: Our Working on Writing (WOW) festival was in full swing last week. Our children were wow-ed by authors Brian Heinz and Orel Protopopescu. As them about their classroom writing workshops with these authors. So many children sent in projects and the WOW Pencil outside the AP room is quickly filling up. Projects are being collected through Wednesday 11/23 so continue to work with your children on them and send them in! Finally, tomorrow is the last chance for book orders. Please see the attached form for details.
Cookie Dough, Cheesecake, Crumb Cake Fundraiser: We are offering David’s Cookie Dough, David’s Cheesecakes and Something Sweet Crumb Cakes to be delivered just in time for the holidays.
Please be aware of the following days and times for pick up:
December 19th 3:00pm-4:30pm or 6:00pm-7:00pm
December 20th 9:30-10:30am
When submitting your order, please indicate the date and time slot you will pick up on the outside of your envelope. This will enable us to keep all orders well refrigerated until your arrival.
All orders are perishable and can not be held at the school beyond Dec 20th. If you are unable to pick up your order during one of the designated times, please contact Co-Chairs, Naomi Feldman (454-2344) or Marian Lo Gatto (420-9736) for further arrangements.
Sibling Picture/Retake Day: Sibling prepaid forms were sent home with the students. Please note that sibling photos are only for children attendingOld Bethpage Elementary. If you wish to have a sibling photo taken on Retake Day, December 7th, please fill out the form and include a check payable to Marty Hyman Photography and return it to school by November 30th. For all Retake requests, please send in the original photo package to school by November 30th, please keep your class photo. Please contact Christine Farrell @ wind135ward@verizon.net with any questions regarding Retake Day.
Social/Emotional Newsletter: Ms. Hoffman, our Assistant Principal, has prepared a Social and Emotional Newsletter for our families. Please see the attached newsletter and list of related books. We hope you enjoy it.
Principal/PTA Book Club: Please join us in the school library on Wednesday, November 30th at 7:30pm as we discuss the book, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross. The attached flyer has more details.
Finally, thank you for all your support at the Book Fair last week. It was a great success and the kids seemed to really enjoy it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Laura Fox
October 30, 2011
Dear Parents,
Please see below for my weekly reminder:
Halloween Parade: There will be a Halloween Parade tomorrow at the school (this is for children only, not parents). Students are allowed to bring costumes to school but no weapons and no long clothes that they can trip on. The PTA will be collecting Candy donations for Island Harvest. Please “stay tuned” for more information about the collection later in the week or next week.
School Pictures: School photos are in. They will go home with the students this week. Retake / Sibling Photo Day is December 7th. Sibling photos will be on a prepaid basis. Flyers will be sent home with students 2 weeks prior to Retake Day. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Farrell wind135ward@verizon.net
BOE meeting: There will be a Board of Education Meeting tomorrow evening at 7:45pm in the Mattlin Board Room. Please see the attached agenda.
Principal/PTA Book Club: Feeling overscheduled? overwhelmed? frazzled? Wishing that you could get back to a calmer, happier you…raising calm, secure, happy children? Join The PTA Book Club on Wednesday, November 30th at 7:30pm for a discussion of our latest pick:
Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids Kim John Payne (Author), Lisa M. Ross (Author) (4.8 out of 5 stars). Please see the attached flyer for more details. We would love to have new members join us!! Please let me know if you plan to attend.
Art Contest: Mrs. Frimmer would like to call your attention to an upcoming Art Contest for the children. Please see www.celebratingart.com for more information.
Coming Soon in November: PTA Book Fair: November 16, 17, 18;
WOW (Working on Writing) Nov. 14-23
PTA Meeting with writing presentation Nov. 16 @ 7:30pm
I hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Laura Fox
October 23, 2011
Dear Parents,
I hope you had a terrific weekend. Please note the following for the coming week:
Principal/PTA Book Club: Feeling overscheduled? overwhelmed? frazzled? Wishing that you could get back to a calmer, happier you…raising calm, secure, happy children? Join The PTA Book Club on Wednesday, November 30th at 7:30pm for a discussion of our latest pick:
Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids Kim John Payne (Author), Lisa M. Ross (Author) (4.8 out of 5 stars). Please see the attached flyer for more details. We would love to have new members join us!! Please let me know if you plan to attend.
Box Tops: Final call for this month’s BOX TOPS submission! Please see the attached flyer for more details and don’t forget that if you like to shop online, you can go to the box tops for education website, and shop through the marketplace by visiting: www.boxtops4education.com. This will allow our school to earn electronic box tops.
PTA Membership: Thank you to so many of you that have joined PTA this year. Even if you don’t attend any PTA meetings, your children benefit from PTA programs and we would love to have your support!! Attached is the membership letter that went out this summer for those that have not yet joined. For those who have, membership cards and magnets should be sent out to you around November 15th.
Fourth Grade Yearbook: Believe it or not, baby pictures are due October 31st!!! Please see the attached information regarding sending in pictures and creating Messages of Love for your 4th grader.
I hope that everyone has a great week. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.
Laura Fox
October 9, 2011
Dear Families,
I hope you are having a great Holiday Weekend. Here is a reminder of upcoming events this week:
PTA Meeting: Our next PTA meeting is this Thursday, October 13th at 9:30am in the Library. The agenda will include information about upcoming events, reports from District Committee Chairs and Mrs. Gray’s Report.
Fall Festival: Our Fall Festival is this Friday, October 14th from 5-7pm (rain or shine). Please let us know if you are coming so we can guarantee your child a pumpkin and craft. Attached is a flyer with more details. If you would like to contribute to our bake sale it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Michele Betz at ebetz@verizon.net if you plan to contribute. **Please remember to bring a non-perishable item with you to the Festival as we are collecting for Island Harvest Food Pantry**
Spirit Wear: Please see the attached flyer to order T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Memo Pads, and more.
Fun Books: Please see the attached form regarding the Fun Books. Please send in your check for $25 and keep the book, or return it through the back packs. If you are a fourth grade parent and would like a book, please fill out the attached form, send it in with your check and the book will be sent home to you the next day.
Box Tops: Send those Box Tops in!!! The attached flyer has more details.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing you at the PTA meeting Thursday morning and on Friday night for the Fall Festival.
Laura Fox
October 2, 2011
Dear Families,
I hope you had a great long weekend. The following is a reminder of PTA events this week:
Pretzel Sale:
The PTA Pretzel Sale is this Wednesday, October 5th. It is not too late to send in your pre-payment of $9 so that you never forget to send money with your child. Please place the payment in an envelope marked “Pretzel Sale” with your child’s name and class on it.
Fall Festival:
The Fall Festival is Friday, October 14th from 5 to 7pm. In order for us to plan appropriately, and to guarantee your child a pumpkin and a craft, you must RSVP by this week! Simply, send an email with your child’s name to Marni Gordon at marnloo@aol.com. If you are bringing a sibling that does not attend OB, put $2 in an envelope marked Fall Festival with your child’s name and sibling’s name. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Also, if you would like to volunteer to help at the event, please email me directly.
Fun Books:
Please either send back your Fun Book or send in your payment of $25. As mentioned previously, our school receives $12.50 for each book sold! **If you are a fourth grade parent, please see the attached flyer regarding Fun Books, as they did not go home with your child.
PTA/Principal Book Club:
Mark your calendars for our first book club meeting on Thursday, October 20th at 7:30pm. We are reading LIE by Caroline Bock, a parent in our school. LIE, which is Ms. Bock’s first novel, takes place on Long Island and involves issues of race, bullying and peer pressure. Please join Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Bock, and other parents for this informal discussion group.
Board of Education Meeting:
The BOE meeting is tomorrow evening, Oct. 3 at 7:45 at Mattlin. Please see the attached agenda.
As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Have a terrific week.
Laura Fox
September 25, 2011
Dear Families,
Thank you to everyone for such a terrific turn out at our PTA meeting last week! There are a few items I want to remind you about for this week:
Fun Books:
Please send in a $25 check for your Kids Stuff coupon book that was sent home last week. If you do not wish to keep the book kindly send it back to the school so that we may return it to the company. Before you return it, please take a look at all the wonderful discounts the book offers. Our school receives $12.50 for every book purchased! If you have any questions about this fundraiser please contact Jill Schecter (jschecter2000@aol.com).
Picture Day:
Thank you for returning your Picture Day forms to school last Friday. If you haven’t, please contact Christine Farrell (wind135ward@verizon.net) immediately! Picture day will be this Wednesday, Sept. 28th. Attached is the class schedule if you would like to volunteer to help your child’s class on Picture Day.
Please see the attached flyer for the Fall Festival which is on Friday, October 14th from 5 to 7. You must RSVP to this event by emailing Marni Gordon (marnloo@aol.com) and stating your child’s name and class in the email. All Old Bethpage Elementary children are FREE with a non-perishable food item for Island Harvest. Siblings are $2 in advance, $3 at the door. Please send the money in an envelope marked Fall Festival and state the name of your child and sibling. YOU MUST RSVP TO THIS EVENT or your child will not receive a craft or pumpkin to decorate.
Please see the attached order form for Old Bethpage T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Memo Pads, Mini Directories and Calendars that you wish to order.
Board of Education Meeting:
The next BOE meeting is Monday, September 26th. Please see the attached agenda.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me! Have a great week.
Laura Fox
