Weekly News Blast - Week of May 18

Important Dates

May 25

Memorial Day; No School

1. Take advantage of Summer Reading Programs

Cuyahoga County Public Library will be meeting with students Wednesday, May 20. Students will learn all about their annual Summer Reading Program.

For pre-registration click on this link: http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Summer-Reading.aspx

Take advantage of the Summer Reading Programs available to you at Barnes & Noble too! The books you read for one program, can be applied toward the other program - giving you twice the chance to earn FREE books that you get to KEEP!

Click on this link to learn more about the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/summer-reading/379003570/

2. Bringing Back Nepal

Mrs. Pruente's 5th-grade classes learned about the devastating earthquakes that have struck the small country of Nepal. They were touched and saddened by the pictures of Kathmandu after the quakes and how many lives were lost. They decided to start a small business to raise funds to help. They are doing small jobs for teachers around the building. They have also researched the needed items for immediate disaster relief and are collecting those items to send to Worldcare, a disaster relief organization. Please help them by sending the following items to Giles-Sweet before May 22: Bug Spray, Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Dental Floss, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Band-Aids, and Antibiotic Ointment. Thank you for your support.

3. Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic BOGO Book Fair will take place May 26-29 during school hours. Take advantage of this great opportunity!

4. Last Call for Box Tops

It's time for one last call on Box Tops for the school year. Please gather your Box Tops and return them to your teacher in a baggie/envelope by Wednesday, May 27. Be sure to include a slip of paper with your name, grade and teacher recorded. All slips will be placed in a drawing for $5 Menchie's gift cards (4 winners from each grade)!

5. Fifth-Grade Party

Fifth-graders are visiting Swings-n-Things for the PTA-sponsored 5th-grade party on Monday, June 1. Students will leave school at 8:45 a.m. and play all day. Pizza, beverages, and a snack will be provided for lunch, so there is no need to pack. Students will return to Gilles-Sweet at approximately 2 p.m. The cost for the day is $16, which covers transportation, tickets, lunch and a t-shirt. The trip will take place rain or shine, so please dress accordingly and apply sunscreen before coming to school.

Permission slips were sent home with all students.
Please send them back with a check or money order made payable to Gilles-Sweet PTA by Wednesday, May 20. For questions, please call Jeanne Allen at (440) 476-4449, Julie Crawford (440) 225-1934, or Lisa Zellmer (216) 849-4003.