Time to order the 2009-2010 Rush Yearbook           

 

http://benjaminrush.org/Documents/YearbookOrderForm.pdf

 

Print out the order form and submit with payment no later than May 25th. (Order forms can be placed in PTA box in school office or given to a teacher.)

 

Ben Rush students are not only learning about how different and difficult life in third world countries can be, but this year, they are making a difference! Haiti, with annual per capita income of less than $400 and an average life expectancy of 53 years, is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Students learned how life, unsustainable and miserable for most Haitians, was made even harder by the January 2010 earthquake. Knowing that "Every Penny Counts" each classroom became a "Helping Hands for Haiti" community, collecting pennies (and other coins) for 8 school days in April. With help from parents and family members, our students brought in 574 pounds of coins - which added up to $1,824.79!!  The funds will be sent to UNICEF for their Haiti Reconstruction Fund, helping kids in Haiti put their lives back together. Way to go, Rush!

 

 

 

 

 

 

After-school class coordinator: arranges, promotes and coordinates many after school programs including art, drama, languages, chess, science, music and more. The bulk of the work is at the first of the year but needs to be monitored all year long. Coordinator will work closely with principal and secretary in finding suitable meeting sites and times.

 

Reflections coordinator: coordinates this program with the District. This is a one or two person job lasting one-two months ending in November. Reflections is a National PTA program that offers students an opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students submit works in six areas: literature, musical composition, dance, film, photography and visual arts. Each year is a different theme.

 

Art enrichment coordinator: manages volunteers at every grade level to help children learn about art and create art projects that reinforce those lessons. Plan projects and execute them in the classroom. 

 

School assembly coordinator: monitors dates and times of scheduled assemblies (music assemblies will be handled by music teacher, dance week and/or jump rope by gym teacher, Pacific Science Center by the Science Enrichment person, teachers and staff oversee young author's day assembly). Add one-two new assemblies each year, approved by principal.

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