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Ben Rush PTA E-News
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Ben Rush Elementary School
Redmond, Washington
425-881-6047
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October 18, 2009 |
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 We are excited to launch the first "paperless" newsletter from the Ben Rush PTA. This electronic newsletter will be issued bi-monthly on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. We hope you will take the time to read about the great activities and events we provide for your children.
Respectively,
Stephanie Cullen
Ben Rush PTA Communications Director
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First Grade Class Social
The First Grade Class will hold its class social in the school gym on Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 PM. Please join your classmates for fun, friends, and food, and remember to wear your Halloween costume. Questions? Contact benrushpta@comcast.net.
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| PASSPORT CHECK DAY
The next Passport Check Day is October 22nd. Congratulations to all those students who did the special itinieraries. Well done!! To find out October's country list or any other month, go to http://benjaminrush.org/passportclub.aspx .
As always, we need parent volunteers. Please contact Ellen Krumm at ejkrumm@hotmail.com to volunteer for Passport Check Day.
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Skate King Night
It's time to rollerskate with your family and friends at Ben Rush Skate King Night on Thursday, October 22nd from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Bellevue Skate King. The cost is $6 per skater with a small extra fee for in-line skates. Adults are welcome to skate with the kids.
Permission slips are available on the PTA website or click here.
Directions to Skate King
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| PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER VISIT
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER will visit Ben Rush on Monday, October 26th. This is an all day visit with a morning assembly from 8:45-9:15am, followed by individual classroom instruction. Each class has the opportunity to visit the exhibit area in the Library for hands-on learning at various stations.
BE A VOLUNTEER for the Space Odyssey library exhibit (between 9:30-3:30) by contacting Jason Cobb at cobb.jason@gmail.com.
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ARE YOU A PTA MEMBER?
Joining the PTA is the first step in supporting our school and its PTA activities. We have reached 100% membership the past few years and hope to do this again this year. So far, we have achieved 94%, which also includes most of our teachers and school staff.
Great Job Everyone!!
Every class that reaches 75% membership earns a popsicle party hosted by the PTA.
Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Andrade's classes are the first classes to reach this goal.
Well done, second graders!!
Here are the class results to date:
Andrade - 83%
Banas - 65%
Cook - 73%
Dow - 60%
Fouhy - 70%
Gerzsenye - 52%
Gilbertson - 65%
Hughes - 50%
Jordan - 54%
Mack - 50%
Meeks - 53%
Monrad - 42%
Montgomery - 42%
Moore - 61%
Oh - 62%
Pedegana - 50%
Swanson - 75%
Yeager - 60%
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$$$$ GET MONEY IN THE MAIL... IT'S EASY WITH PACE! $$$$
HOW DOES THE 20% AND THE 5% WORK:
· Become a member by registering at the PACE website - www.4PACE.com
The membership fee is $25.00 and our school receives $10.00 of that
registration fee.
· Once registered, shop and dine at any of the participating local restaurants and retailers listed in the PACE directory. Our school receives 5% on every visit.
· Save 20% on your first visit to all PACE restaurants. Receive Special "Member Only" savings at PACE retailers throughout the year. Your savings will be mailed to you in a check once the value has reached $10.00. You can check your balance directly by logging into your account using your email and password you registered with.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CARD I REGISTER:
When using your debit card, do not use your PIN - instead ask the merchant to run it as a regular VISA/MasterCard. This way your purchase will be tracked and benefit both yourself and our school. You can register as many cards as you like to your PACE membership. PACE co-exists with all rewards cards, including airlines reward cards.
· Your information is NEVER provided to a third party.
· PACE is VISA and MasterCard certified.
· PACE's website communications are secured by the same technology used
protect their online banking activity.
ALREADY A MEMBER? - YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW:
Your annual PACE membership will automatically renew. You are notified 30 days prior to the renewal date that your membership will extend for another year. In that email notification you have the option to "cancel your membership"- but of course we hope you won't. On the renewal date, your credit card is billed. However, it might not be successful. PACE bills the credit card on file which may have expired or changed and this will cause your renewal to fail. You will receive a notification regarding this and be prompted to login to your account and update your billing information.
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Library Volunteers Needed
We still need library volunteers for the following classrooms' library times (Montgomery, Meeks, Monrad, Mack, and Reynolds.) Please contact Jamie Hilbert, Library Volunteer Coordinator, at 425-945-0143 or Chrisjamie_hilbert@hotmail.com.
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Have you seen what the walk-a-thon built?
The 2009 spring walk-at-thon raised monies to build a new playground. Your Ben Rush PTA requests your ideas on our next capital improvement project.
What would you like to see enhanced or improved in 2010?
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"Pass The Hat" Fundraising Goal
We have collected $7,500 from our generous parents in support of your PTA's efforts to enrich your child's experience at Ben Rush. Thanks so much for your ongoing support.
We still have a way to go to reach our goal of $10,000. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated. Your gift may also be matched by your employer; check with your human resources department to see if you company will match. Donations may be sent to the PTA Treasurer, Ben Rush PTA, 6101 152nd Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
ALL GIFTS TO BEN RUSH PTA ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
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WE NEED PHOTOS FOR 2009-2010 YEARBOOK
Our yearbook editor, Cornelia Kimmell, needs assistance in
collecting classroom candid photos. If you happen to take a great photograph during a classroom activity, class social or field trip, please contact Cornelia at cagkimmell@hotmail.com for submission in this school year's yearbook. All fall semester photos should be received no later than November 30th.
SOME YEARBOOKS REMAINING
Did you forget to order a 2008-2009 yearbook? There are a few yearbooks remaining from last school year. If you are interested in purchasing one for $12, please contact benrushpta@comcast.net to order your copy.
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Pottery Night
Thursday, November 5th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
School Gym
Be creative! Be artistic! Be messy! Well, not too messy!
Decorate some ceramics for your home or give 'em away as presents.
Grandparents love them!
Kids: Bring your whole family--or at least one adult!
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| Volunteering at School
Parent volunteers are the backbone of any school, and we are very appreciative of all the hours donated by our community. If you are interested in volunteering at Ben Rush, make sure you are registered with the school district. You can register on-line at the LWSD Volunteer Website. Watch this newsletter for future volunteer opportunities.
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| QUEST APPLICATIONS DUE SOON
The Quest Elementary Program for Highly Capable Students (Grades 1-6) will be accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year beginning November 2, 2009, until 4:00 p.m. on November 30, 2009.
All parents interested in the Quest Program are invited to attend one of the Quest Elementary Information Night sessionson Thursday, November 5 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. or 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Rose Hill Junior High School (13505 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052). This program will explain more specifically what Quest offers to highly capable, academically gifted children.
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Newletter Submissions
If you would like to submit an article or announcement for the next Rush PTA E-News, please contact the newsletter editor at benrushpta@comcast.net. All submissions must be received by October 30th for inclusion in the November 1st issue. Content may be adjusted to fit format.
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