THURSDAY FOLDER  
10/11/12
What's New This Week
This week's Thursday Folder includes information about October's Family Forum, future breakfast dates, this year's Winter Gear Drive as well as an extension of party money request collection. Today is the last day of the fundraiser. Please see the notice from the district about the attendance area meeting.
Birchview Family Forum 
Monday, October 15th, 6:30-8p.m. 
Birchview Music Room 
Free Childcare Provided!

Homework Help with  
Jennifer Samec, Media Specialist and  
Linnea Fonnest, Plymouth Librarian  

Has your child ever been stuck with homework and you are unsure of how to help?  Mrs. Samec, Birchview Media Specialist, and Mrs. Fonnest, Hennepin County Library Children's Librarian, will show you numerous ways your students' teachers and staff use technology.  Further, they will share specific websites that your child can use at home to aid in their homework completion.  This will allow your child to feel empowered by accomplishing their tasks independently.    Please join us for a VERY informative evening for all parents.  Get involved in your student's learning! 
Fundraiser Reminder
Orders are due tomorrow, October 12th!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE SALE!  Thank you to everyone who participated!  Please turn in your packets by Friday, October 12th. We will send out the distribution date in the bulletin and in the next Thursday folder. The money we raise goes towards field trips, back to school picnic, kids college, staff appreciation and so much more. 

Thank you for all of your help!
 
Party Money Request

We have extended the deadline for the party  

money request due to low response.


PARTY MONEY REQUEST   

*** This includes grades 1-4 ONLY!

 

Each year at Birchview we celebrate four parties.  There is a Harvest Party, Winter Party, Valentine Party, and an End of the Year Party for each class.  In order to fund these parties, we are asking that each child donate $5 to their class party fund.  This is separate from the PTA request for funds.   

Please fill out the linked form and send it with your child's $5 donation to their teacher by Wednesday, October 17th. Checks can be made out to Birchview PTA.

 

Lindsay Merkel
Lead Room Parent
 

Events

Oct 11-12 - 5th Grade to Duluth

Oct 15 - 6:30pm PTA Family Forum

Oct 16 - 2nd grade Field Trip to Plymouth History Center - Benesh/Douglas/Mondoux classes
4:15pm Parent Advisory Council

Oct 17 - 2nd grade Field Trip to Plymouth History Center - Brinda/Schmidt classes

Oct 18-19
- NO SCHOOL  

Oct 25 - Picture Retake Day 

Oct 30-31 - 4th grade Zoo Overnight Field Trip - Hanson/Sykes classes
 
Nov 1-2 - 4th grade Zoo Overnight Field Trip Wenberg/Werremeyer classes

For the full calendar of events please visit the Birchview Calendar Page 

Winter Gear Drive

2012 Winter Gear Drive for

Interfaith Outreach Community Partners

Starts October 15th!

 

With cold temperatures right around the corner, many less fortunate families in our area are in great need of winter gear. The Birchview PTA will be starting our annual Winter Gear Drive next month. So get ready to clean out your closets and bring in your donations!

 

From October 15 - November 16th, we will be collecting winter gear items including:

 

Coats, Snow Pants, Boots, Hats, Mittens, Gloves and Scarves

(all sizes from infant to adult)

 

All donated items need to be washed, cleaned and in wearable condition. Donation box will be available outside of the main office. All items will be donated to

Interfaith Outreach Community Partners in Wayzata.

 

Let's help keep families warm again this winter!!!

 

Questions?

Please contact Jesse Lundquist at [email protected]

 
Birchview Breakfast Dates - Mark Your Calendars!
Last Friday's Kindergarten Breakfast was great fun and we had a terrific turnout. We hope you are able to enjoy the fun with your kids so we're providing the Breakfast dates for the remaining grades in advance. An invitation with more details and an opportunity to volunteer will come home in your child's folder as each date gets closer. Please note: some of these dates have changed to accommodate schedules and may be different than what you have previously seen. They all should be updated in the BV calendar shortly.

Upcoming 2012-13 Birchview Breakfast Dates:

November 16th:  2nd grade
December 14th:  5th grade
January 11th:      1st grade
February 1st:      4th grade
March 8th:          3rd grade

Any questions, please contact: Ruthie Feinstein: [email protected] or Nissa Manley: [email protected] 
Attend School Attendance Area Options Public Meetings

Wayzata Public Schools is currently in the process of studying attendance areas throughout the school district to better align the number of students in each of our seven elementary schools and three middle schools with our facilities' capacities over the coming years. Feedback from parents, staff and community members is an important part of the process.

 

Attend one of the following public meetings to learn more about the options being considered and share your feedback.

Monday, October 29, 7-9 p.m., Central Middle School Media Center

Tuesday, October 30, 7-9 p.m., Central Middle School Media Center

Monday, November 5, 7-9 p.m., Central Middle School Media Center

 
What's Happening in Community Education?
Young Scientist Roundtable - October 15 at Central Middle School 7pm.  Join Dr. David Garshelis for a conversation about how scientists can assess the conservation needs of bears.

Kung Fu classes starting soon. Gain confidence, get strong physically and mentally and develop leadership skills. Earn your black belt! Classes start October 2.

MN College Savings Plan - FREE class. Learn about this easy, state-sponsored (no broker fees) college investment tool on October 3.

Holiday Cookies Bake 'n Take - Parent-Child Class! Bake together and in a group. Bring home 6 or more dozen cookies! December 1.

Last Keeper of Split Rock.  What was it like to be the last Keeper of this iconic Minnesota destination? Join us and hear his stories on October 23.

Nature's Fury Science Class - Join us for a design challenge as we explore nature's fury and how our homes and other buildings withstand its onslaught.

Halloween Edible Art - Learn to make some awesome Halloween snacks and get great ideas for your next Halloween party.

Make and Take Your Cake - Learn cake decorating from a professional cake decorator!

Project Runway - Learn to safely use a sewing machine and sew your own clothing! Finish the session with a fashion show for family and friends.

To view our online catalogs and learn more about enrichment classes and activities for youth and adults visit the Community Education website
Sincerely,
Birchview Elementary



Birchview Elementary
425 Ranchview Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447-3936
Phone: 763-745-5300 Fax: 763-745-5391


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