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Falcon Flyer
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October 2013
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President's Message
The school year is well underway and the PTA has hit the ground running with programs and activities. As my second year as PTA president begins, I would like to acknowledge a few particular volunteers for sharing their talents with our community during September. It really does take a village!
* A warm thank you to Tanya Williams for her work on the Fall Social...again! What a fun, relaxed evening of friends, food, and music it was. Thank you to everyone who came out for the event. As well as, say a proper good bye to Mr. Hammond. What an amazing turnout!
* Roberta Jeannette and Kelly Sullivan hosted another successful Book Fair. We appreciate their efforts and those of the numerous volunteers involved.
* Spirit Wear is off to a successful start through the tireless efforts of Samantha Morrison.
* Congratulations to Susan Tanaka, Michelle Anderson, Jean Newkirk and Kathleen Turner, they have reached our PTA membership goal for 4th year in a row!!
* Kathleen Turner, Alisha Atella, and Director Sean McMullen are getting our Drama Program started. The 4th and 5th graders have begun workshops to prepare them for auditions. There was an informative meeting for all the parents who's children want to be part of this amazing program.
* Meet the Masters has begun under the supervision of Teresa Hamilton. She's got some wonderful artists scheduled for this year.
* The Kids' Club staff have made so many posters to promote our programs! What a helpful service to our chairpeople!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to every volunteer at Fremont who has participated in getting the year off to a great start!
In the month of October the pace of activity will continue to pick up, with the Home Reading Club beginning, Student Picture Day, the annual Sue Shrickel Blood Drive, and Drama all taking place early in the month. On October 18th, the kids will be learning about our single biggest fundraiser -- the Jog-a-thon. And at the end of the month, the entire student body will be showing off their best costumes at our Annual Halloween Parade.
Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTA charge during our annual PTA Membership Drive. What a HUGE success we've achieved as a community! This is the fourth year in a row that 100% or more of our children are represented by a PTA member.
I feel, and hope you do as well, such a positive energy from our school community. Amazing things are bound to happen at Fremont - AGAIN- in the months ahead! Should you have any questions, concerns or suggestions throughout the year, please contact me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Michelle Walker
2013-2014 PTA President
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The 2013-2014 school year is already into its second month. Back to School Night was a big success and was very well attended. Teachers working with parents are a valuable partnership for a successful school year for the students. Please continue to communicate and team together with your child's teacher and the school staff to ensure a productive year. We are so pleased to have your children at Fremont Elementary. It is truly a pleasure to walk through the different classrooms at Fremont and see tremendous teaching and learning taking place. The staff at Fremont continues to grow professionally in delivering quality instruction. Student learners are being asked to show evidence to support their answers to questions that are posed to them in all curricular areas. Student assessments are changing with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. Students will be asked to write more to explain their reasoning. Perseverance is a virtue that students at times will need to embrace as they attempt to solve problems and seek answers.
The Fremont school community is a wonderful and caring place. Fremont has a dedicated staff and many volunteers who willing give of their time and share their talents to benefit the students. It truly is a community effort in providing the best for our students. There are many worthwhile endeavors going on throughout the year. One special event which has become a tradition at our school is the Sue Schrickel Memorial Red Cross Blood Drive which will take place on Thursday, October 10th from 1:30-7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium and cafeteria. Quite probably you or a loved one has benefitted from this special gift of life. If you are able, please join the blood drive effort on October 10.
Mahalo (thank you) to all who have been welcoming to me at Fremont and for all this the support that is given to the entire school.
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Jog-A-Thon News!
Last year over 500 students jogged and worked hard to earn over $60,000 to support Fremont programs that we all value.
100% of the money raised by the students from the Jog-A-Thon (JAT) goes to programs like the Technology Lab, Science Program, Drama, Field Trips, Meet the Masters, and many other amazing programs.
In October, information will come home with your student on JAT.
All students will be given a T-Shirt in honor of this annual event and have the opportunity to win many exciting prizes as a result of their hard work. Your participation is critical for the success of this even and we thank you in advance for your help!
We look forward to celebrating this exciting event with your child and family.
The JAT Committee welcomes all
new and returning families!
If you or your place of work is interested in becoming a sponsor, please click on the following link for information.
We must have sponsors in order for the JAT to take place, so please consider becoming one.
Please click here for more information:
Warm Regards,
Rhea Nandi Stewart and the JAT 2013 Committee
[email protected]
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Drama Club
Fremont Drama 2013-2014:
A Year with Frog and Toad!
Hop into Drama with Frog and Toad and follow them through four fun filled seasons in this whimsical show!
Thanks to all the Fremont families who attended one of our informational meetings! We'll be offering two additional meetings, following this week's Drama auditions, for interested families who were unable to attend earlier this month.
Please join us on
Thursday, October 3rd at 3:30PM
or
Friday, October 4th at 4PM
If your child wants to be in this year's big show, we need you to come to one of our informational meetings prior to registration.
We'll keep it short, promise!
The deadline for registration has been extended 'till Tuesday, October 8th for 4th & 5th grade and Tuesday, October 15th
for 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades.
PTA members will receive 10% off registration fees for ALL participating children!!!
Not a PTA member? It's not too late to sign up!
*4th & 5th Grade Auditions are Here!*
Thursday, October 3rd: 1:45-3:30PM
Friday, October 4th: 2:15-4:00PM
If Your 4th or 5th Grader Wants to Join-Up with Stage Crew or a Group Number,
It's Not Too Late!
Just contact Kathleen Turner at [email protected] by next week for all the details!
Rehearsals begin next week!
Thursday, October 10th: 1:45-3:45PM
Friday, October 11th: 2:15-4:00PM
Frog & Toad Still Need Your Help!
There are so many wonderful volunteer opportunities in Drama Club!
Send an email to [email protected] if you want to know more, or have any questions regarding registration, rehearsal,
or inter-species pen-pals.
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Home Reading Club
A Reward for Doing your Homework!
Starts October 1st!
Most -if not all- of the teachers at Fremont require their students to read as part of their homework. Why not encourage your child to fill out the HRC log when they do & earn a book for their efforts? The PTA purchases a large inventory of books for the children to select from each month that they complete their reading commitment. A variety of interest areas, genres, and skill levels are available, and the children who do participate really enjoy selecting their book each month.
The HRC requirements are 20 minutes for at least 20 days each month for kindergarteners through 3rd graders and 30 minutes a day for at least 20 days for 4th & 5th graders. Fill out that form that will come home at the beginning of each month and reward them for their efforts!
Read Any Good Books You'd
Like to Share?
Do you have any gently used books that you could donate to the Home Reading Club? The PTA purchases many new books each year for the HRC; however, donations of gently used books would help the budget go further! If you would like to share any of your books, please place them in the box, located under the
PTA mailbox in the office, labeled
"Home Reading Club Books."
Thank You!!!
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Support Our School! (S.O.S)
Hear All About It!
Come hear how you can Support Our School's parent-funded science and technology labs at this month's PTA meeting, October 8.
Learn from the S.O.S. team how:
- Our labs make a difference in our children's test scores.
- Just $15 a month per student will insure the survival of our labs.
- You can set up your monthly payment now at www.fremontsos.com.
Remember, $180 per year ($15 a month) and our science and technology labs can stay.
See you at the meeting!
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Reflections
Fremont's Got Talent!
Got a budding Ansel Adams, Shakespeare, Van Gogh, Martha Graham or
Mozart in your house? Encourage them to enter their artwork, choreography,
musical composition, photography or writing in this year's Reflections Program!
The PTA Reflections Program is an optional competition, designed to enhance, engage and encourage creative and quality arts in students.
Children are encouraged to express the theme:
"Believe, Dream, Inspire"
ART CATEGORIES
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Literature Visual Arts
- Photography
Questions??
(there are very specific guidelines for all entries!)
All entries are due in the office by 3pm on Tuesday, November 5th.
**A reception honoring all entrants and their masterpieces will be held in November.
Look for details to follow shortly! **
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Bethune Supply Kit
Can you contribute to a collection of supplies for Bethune School, LBUSD's school which supports homeless families?
Items needed:
- All school supplies, including crayons, markers, tape, glue, lined paper, construction paper, binders, folders, etc.
- New children's underwear and socks
- Gently used or new uniform clothing
- Toiletries, especially toothpaste/brushes, shampoo/conditioner, combs, brushes, ponytail holders and lice eradicating shampoo.
All donations may be put in the box, marked" Bethune," in the office foyer
through October 4th.
Thank you!
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Beach CleanUp
Fremont will kick off our Helping Hands Community Service program by participating in the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup on Saturday, October 19th at 10am. Fremont families should meet between 930-945am on the beach at 1 S. Granada Ave
(@Ocean Blvd., Belmont Shore, 90803).
All ages welcome. Free parking, trash bags, gloves, door prizes, volunteer credit forms and refreshments. This month's cleanup will also have Halloween costume contests, so wear a costume! See more at:
http://justinrudd.com/beachcleanup.html#sthash.6w1SdMYG.dpuf.
Any questions contact [email protected]
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PTA Membership Update
2013 - 2014 Enrollment
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510
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Total Memberships 2012 - 2013
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712
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Our Goal - 5% Increase
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748
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Total Memberships 9/30/2013
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786
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% of enrollment
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154%
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Increase over last year
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74
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% increase over last year
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10%
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Congratulations!
We have 786 Friends of Fremont from all over the world! This has totally smashed our goal of 748 and there is still time to sign up!
In celebration the PTA is sponsoring a fun filled Membership Celebration Movie Night on 10/25/2013. We will have free hot chocolate, POPCORN, and multiple FOOD TRUCKS will be there to meet your dining needs.
Date: Friday, 10/25/2013
Time: 5:30pm - Food Trucks
6:00pm - Cartoon
6:30pm - Main Feature*
*Please vote on the movie that we will show by clicking on link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q3VCB39.
Choices include: A Christmas Story, Frankenweenie, Hocus Pocus, Hotel Transylvania and ParaNorman.
You have until 10/4/2013 to take part in the two contests of getting the MOST memberships associated with a stud ent/ family and the membership from the FARTHEST away. Currently our leader has 12 memberships associated with them.
Here is a list of the international cities
where members reside:
Freiburg, Germany, Bialet Masse, Cordoba, Argentina, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sydney, Australia, Prague, Czech Republic, Gwangmyeong, Gyeongido, Republic of Korea, Copenhagen, Denmark, Tamworth, England, San Jose de Los Cabos, Mexico, Florence, Italy, Panama City, Panama Vastervik, Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden, Nuuk, Greenland, Adelaide, Australia
Sign up online at http://fremont-pta.org or pick up a membership form in the office.
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Calendar
October and Beyond
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October 1
Home Reading Club Begins
October 3
Meet the Masters
(Rembrandt van Rijn)
October 3
Drama Auditions
(130-430)
October 4
Drama Auditions
(230-430)
October 8
PTA Meeting
(7:00 pm in library)
October 10
Student Picture Day!
(free dress day)
October 10
Blood Drive
(1:30-7pm)
October 18
Jog-a-Thon Kick-Off Assembly
October 25
PTA Membership Celebration
October 31
Halloween Parade
(1:30pm)
November 1
Reflection Projects Due
November 4-8
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 8
Jog-a-Thon
November 11
Veteran's Day
(No School)
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PTA Meeting
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Come to the October PTA Meeting! Tuesday, Oct. 8th In the Library 6-7pm: SOS introduction and Q & A time for ALL new /kinder families. 7-8pm: General meeting Free childcare available in Kids Club. (tips appreciated)
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A BIG "Thank You" to our
Jog-A-Thon Sponsors
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Heidi & Jack Brantley Realtors
Law Offices of Kuper and Wilson
Dr. Mark Garlington
Delong Family Trust
Lauren Friedman Realtor
Jeannette Architects
Harding Construction
Keir Jones State Farm Insurance
En Pointe
Orange County Mattress
Union Bank
Cindi Rogan Realtor
Sea View Optometric Center Inc.
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Dominos Pizza Night
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Tuesday, October 8th
Don't fuss with making dinner before the PTA meeting! Call Domino's and have your favorite pizza delivered to your home! Not in the mood for pizza?
Domino's also has delicious pastas and salads, so there's something for everyone!
20% of the night's sales come back to Fremont! Be sure to tell them you're from Fremont!
393 Redondo Avenue Long Beach, CA 90814 562.434.9971
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Meet the Masters
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Thursday, October 3rd, marks our first
Meet the Master's assembly for our Fremont artists. Rembrandt van Rijn, a 17th century Dutch painter is our featured master.
Meet the Masters is a Southern California
company that presents age appropriate
histories of artists in a multi media, interactive
assembly format. After learning about the
artist, our teachers are presented with an art
project in the style of the master. Later, they
have the opportunity to create the project with
their students.
Parent participation is always needed in the classroom to help with these projects; instruction is provided to teachers and volunteers at 1:30 on the same Thursday as the assembly. Supplies are provided in the library.
If you'd like to offer your help (no artistic talent needed, really!) feel free to contact your child's teacher or Teresa Hamilton at [email protected].
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Book Fair
Thank You!
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A big thank you to all who helped with this Fall's Scholastic Book Fair! Total gross sales were over $8,000!
We couldn't have done it without Maria Urdinarrain, Lisa Jensen, Michelle Pryor, Meka Crawford, Kim Foley, Molly Montgomery, Brenda Sheridan, Nicole Littleworth, Michelle Anderson, Laura Malloy, Silvia Nakano, Kelly Sullivan, Lauren Friedman, Gennifer Bohannon, Amy McCleery, Rebeca Haga, Stephanie Luis, Susan Tanaka, Berna Cliffe, Kelley Poleynard, Joey Singman, Michelle Anderson, Priscilla Sanders, Jill Brubaker, Krista Richardson, Stephanie Pullman, Cindi Rogan,
Jackie McKay, and several wonderful Fremont students!
Thank you for your support!
And see you in March for the Spring Book Fair!
Roberta Jeannette
Book Fair Chairperson
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Red Cross Blood Drive
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The American Red Cross will host the 4th Annual Sue Shrickel Memorial Blood Drive
at Fremont on
Thursday, October 10th, from 1:30pm to 7pm in the cafeteria.
sponsor code FREMONT, to make your life saving appointment.
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Fundraising Throughout the Year: What Should I Expect?
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During the school year, there are numerous events or activities that enable the PTA to raise funds to support all of the wonderful student, staff, and family programs that it does.
Please follow the link to view what types of
things may come up and what you may wish
to budget for them.
Participation in any of these events or activities is completely optional!
This is strictly for informational purposes, only!
Fundraising Information for Year - What to Expect
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Fresh & Easy Fundraising
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Fresh and Easy Fundraising lasts only
3� months so lets make it pay off!
Notice the receipt box is in the office lobby area hungry for receipts!
All receipts dated from 9/12/13 thru 12/31/13 will earn 5% back to our wonderful school!
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Box Tops for Education
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Box Tops for Education is an easy way to help Fremont earn money!
We earn cash for our school by clipping Box Tops from hundreds of products and sending them to school. There are collection boxes in the office and in the primary hallway.
We can also earn eBoxTops from shopping online. Go to the website:
www.boxtops4education.com
and click on "Marketplace." Choose from over 300 stores such as Land's End, Expedia and Walmart. Fremont will earn money from each purchase!
Please note that at this time we are only collecting Box Tops for Education (not Campbell's labels, etc.).
Thank you so much for your support!
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Rebates and eScrip
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Rebates!
It's easy to support Fremont while you do your everyday shopping. Just designate Fremont PTA as your preferred organization, and THE STORES make donations to Fremont based on how much you spend. If you register your credit card #s with Escrip.com and use it at local businesses (such as Bristol Farms, Lucille's, Hof's Hut), they will donate to our PTA. You can also register your Vons and Pavilions grocery rewards cards through eScrip.com. And, they have an online store with links to popular online shopping websites (Nordstrom, Lego, Amazon) that earn money for Fremont. That's 3 ways to earn money for our school - by spending only a few minutes on the computer to sign up! To register with eScrip go to:
Select "Sign Up" at the top left side of the page and enter our group ID # (138017292).
Then, enter your information and credit card/grocery numbers.
Don't know your Vons or Pavilions card #? Call 1 (877) 723-3929.
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Fremont Spirit Wear
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Order your Fremont Spirit Wear now!
Polos, raglan jackets and Friday wear all available!
Order on-line through
our website
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Helping Hands Corner
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Keep your eyes open for ways that you and your family can give back to our community!
Please consider donating to Bethune School, LBUSD's school that helps homeless kids.
Join us for a Beach CleanUp day on October 19th!
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Stay Even More Connected
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Check us out at:
www.fremont-pta.org
You can view information about Fremont's programs, yearly calendar,
budget and more!
You can also sign-up
to receive monthly newsletters and weekly email blasts.
4000 E. 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90814
562.439.6873
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