THURSDAY FOLDER
Weekly Information for Birchview Elementary



02/27/14
What's New This Week
This Thursday Folder contains the March lunch menu. Please read below to find out about the Third Grade Breakfast,  new Birchview Twitter feed, Words of Wisdom, Kids College and what's going on in Community Education.
Third Grade Breakfast 

The Third Grade Breakfast is Friday March 7th.  In order to make this a success we need your help!  Please click on the link below to see how you can help out.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0F4DADAA2DA6FD0-third

Follow Us on Twitter
Birchview is now on Twitter! Please feel free to follow us for news, announcements and special happenings at the greatest school on earth. Our address is @WPS_Birchview.
Daily Announcements
Each day at Birchview begins with announcements. We play a song, share building news, acknowledge birthdays, students tell jokes and once a week we hear Words of Wisdom. "Words of Wisdom" come from a curriculum entitled Project Wisdom. 

Last week we included the first Words of Wisdom in the Thursday Folder. We will continue to share them throughout the remainder of the year. If you would like to see some of the jokes students tell, please follow us on Twitter. @WPS_Birchview.

Words of Wisdom

DOING ONE'S BEST

 

Nancy Lopez is a world-class golfer. When she first started playing golf, people began to notice her hard work and positive attitude. She became a big winner at a young age and went on to win many important championships in her long career. This highly-respected Hispanic-American woman once said this about winning:

 

You can't win all the time. As long as you are doing the best you can, that's important.

 

That's good advice. Ask yourself today: Am I doing my best? If the answer is "yes": Congratulations! You'll wind up a winner.

 

With something to think about, this is Birchview Elementary . Make it a great day... or not. The choice is yours.

Kids College 

 

 

Birchview Kids' College

Friday, April 25, 2014

 

 

Kids' College is an annual event in which Birchview students register for classes that introduce them to new interests, hobbies, cultures or vocation possibilities. The format for the event allows each child to participate in two different classes, each of which is 45 minutes in length. The more variety in the classes offered, the more enjoyable the event is for the kids.

 

We need your help and want to encourage you to be a part of this year's Kids' College. Don't let words like teach, professor, or college scare you. Come and share an interest, hobby, or your vocation with your children's friends and classmates. The instructors do not have to be Birchview parents. If you know someone who would be willing to teach a class, please let us know.

 

The following is a list of ideas and suggestions for Kids' College classes, but you are not limited to this list. Be creative! What classes would your child and their friends like to see offered at Kids' College?

 

Sign language

Banking

Pet care/grooming

Music

Dancing

Interior design

Cosmetology

Auto mechanics

Journalism

TV/Radio

Languages

Origami

Camping/Fishing/Hiking

Magic tricks/Juggling

Drawing/Painting

Beading

Babysitting

Pottery

Bird watching/identification

Horse care

Acting/drama

Manufacturing

Woodworking

Cooking/baking

Meteorology

Travel industry

Computer science

Foreign country/cultures

Boating and water safety

Scrapbooking

Fashion design

Writing

I-Max movie

Architecture

Sewing/knitting/cross-stitch

Veterinary medicine

Nature study/wildlife

Aeronautics

Flower arranging

Health and fitness

Advertising

Engineering

How to make jelly, soap,etc.

Landscaping/gardening

Etiquette and manners

Forestry

Photography

Police-Fire-Emergency care

Bike rules and safety

Party or event planning

Medicine/dentistry

 

Kids' College is an event that Birchview students look forward to each year. With your help we can provide the kids with a wonderful opportunity to explore and discover new interests, hobbies, or perhaps a career path.

 

Please use the link below to sign up to teach a class or to help with the event: http://tinyurl.com/kidscollege2014

 

If you have questions, please contact Kids' College chair Stacy Paulsen at 763-476-1991 or skuebelbeck@q.com. Thank you

 

Spring Play Announced

 

 

Birchview students in 4th and 5th grade will have the opportunity to work with the Blue Water Theatre Company through Community Ed again this year. Registration is based on "first come, first served". Please  click here for more information.

Calendar of Events for I Love to Read Month

It's I Love to Read Month for one more day!

 

The last event after a busy month of reading is here this Friday.

 

February 28 - Character Dress-Up Day

Choose a favorite storybook character to dress up as for a day!


Thank you, families, for your support during I Love to Read Month. You helped make it such a success!

 

The theme this year is Egyptian ~ Reading Oasis!

What's Happening in Community Education

Registration is open for the winter and spring session of WISHES Youth Enrichment!

 

Visit www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us to browse all class offerings and register for classes.  This winter your child can:

    • Build physical strength, endurance and coordination in Kung Fu, Fencing and Discover Racquetball.
    • Build self-confidence by performing in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acting Academy and American Girl Theater.
    • Find their creative outlet in The Artist's Studio, A Palette of Art, Art Galore and Me and My Doll Art Class.
    • Feed their curiosity in WeDo Robotics, RC Spybots and Mythbusting 101.
    • Conquer a new challenge in Grandmasters of Chess and mathWiZ.

 

Proud to be part of
Excellence. For each and every student.
Events

Feb. 28 -  Day 1

 

Character Dress-up Day

 

Mar. 7 - Day 1

 

8:15 AM Third Grade Breakfast

 

Mar. 11 - Day 3

 

9:15 - 3:00 2nd Grade Field Trip Lowery nature Center

 

Mar. 12 - Day 4

 

9:30 AM PTA Committee Meeting

 

Mar. 13 - Day 5

 

9:15 - 3:00  2nd Grade Field Trip Lowery Nature Center

 

Mar. 17 - Day 2

 

Cosmic Bowling

 

Mar. 18 - Day 3

 

Cosmic Bowling

 

Mar. 19 - Day 4

 

Cosmic Bowling

 

Mar. 20 - Day 5

 

Cosmic Bowling

 

6:30 PM Family Forum

 

Mar. 21 - Day 1

 

Cosmic Bowling

 

Mar. 24 - Day 2

 

6:30 PM Parenting with Vision

 

Mar. 26 - Day 4

 

1:50 PM School Assembly

 

4:00-8:00 PM Parent Teacher Conferences

 

Mar. 27

 

No School for Students

 

8:00 AM-8:00 PM Parent Teacher Conferences 

 

Mar. 28

 

No School for Students

 

Mar. 31 - April 4

 

Spring Break

 

April 7 - Day 5

 

School Resumes

 

For the full calendar of events please visit the Birchview Calendar
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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