Longbranch Weekly Family Newsletter
SENT: September 24, 2017
MONDAY IS ATAXIA AWARENESS DAY
For more information about Ataxia, click here: https://www.ataxia.org/what-is-ataxia/
Boosterthon is this Friday September 29th!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year takes place this coming Friday! The Boosterthon fun run!
We need a lot of help from our parents to make this event a success again this year!
There are still spots available to sign up to help!
Please sign up here to help us with this event!
For more information, contact ReAnna Dunn at reannalea1@hotmail.com.
Trunk or Treat is Coming
We will hold this Spooktacular event again this year on Saturday October 28th from 6-8 p.m.
We are recruiting parents for the Action team planning the event! If you would like assist with planning this event, please email Heather at heatherlokesak10@gmail.com!
More details about the event to come as well!
Volunteering at School
1. You will need a state background check to volunteer at school. From our school website, click Forms>Background Check. Print, complete, and send the form and $10 in to school. longbranch.boone.kyschools.us
2. You also need to complete our school volunteer training. You can find the training here: http://www.tildee.com/Tqx7Gk
3. The PTO uses signup.com to request Volunteers. Create an online account for signup. Then when you see an opportunity you are interested in, you can fill a spot with the click of a button! If you have any questions about becoming a volunteer, feel free to reach out to Heather at heatherlokesak10@gmail.com.
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind
Here's some great videos that teach this concept:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KHH-6vwl-I
For adults: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KIZK_3hbqM
Mom's Event: Hoosier Paint Girl Paint Night!!
Hey Longbranch Moms! You're invited to a fun painting party.
What: Longbranch Sign & Board Paint Party by Hoosier Paint Girl
Where: Longbranch Cafeteria
When: Thursday, October 5th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Details: Enjoy a kid free night with other Longbranch moms. Create your own custom sign or tray to take home same day. Refreshments provided.
Deadline to sign up is September 30th.
Click here to register:
http://www.hoosierpaintgirl.com/events/longbranch-elementary-sign-board-painting-party-10517/Family Fun Nights at Kinman Farms are Coming Soon
October 20th, 21st and 22nd are Longbranch nights at Kinman Farms!
Cost is $10.00 per person
Present the voucher that will come home with your kids (or is available on our PTO website at www.longbranchpto.org) at Kinman Farms when you pay and a portion of your admission will go to Longbranch PTO!
Do Not send in money and vouchers to school.
*The class who has the most students who attend get extra recess!
Take a hayride, see the Barn Animals, go to the Picnic Shelter for a Bonfire and Games and try their 5 acre Corn Maze!!
*Price includes a pumpkin from Kinman Farms Pumpkin Patch.
This Week's Events
MONDAY
Monday Morning Meeting for Students and Staff
DURING SCHOOL
- Ataxia Awareness Day--Wear Blue
- Club Day
AFTER SCHOOL
No events
TUESDAY
None
DURING SCHOOL
None
AFTER SCHOOL
Public Forum for Redistricting to Ballyshannon at 6:30pm at Ralph Rush Center
WEDNESDAY
Mozart Strings
DURING SCHOOL
None
AFTER SCHOOL
- Young Rembrandts class in STEAM lab (pick up in lobby)
- Science Matters in Art Room (pick up in lobby)
- Kindergarten Curriculum Night at 5:30 and 6:00
THURSDAY
Beethoven Strings
DURING SCHOOL
PLT Lunch
AFTER SCHOOL
Staff Lighthouse Team at 4pm
FRIDAY
New Student Breakfast--by invite
DURING SCHOOL
Boostherthon Fun Run
AFTER SCHOOL
None
WEEKEND
PTO Lighthouse Team
NEXT MEETING--October 10th at 6:30pm
Come learn more about our Lighthouse Team structure including Action Team leaders and Action Team members.
Join the Photography Action Team
Our Photography Action Team is recruiting volunteers to take photos at different PTO events throughout the school year! If you have a camera and like to take pictures we would love to have you!
Please sign up using this link: http://signup.com/go/YPzVNog
The Action team leader will send out emails to all the members before different events then to see who is available to take photos!
No photography experience is required!
Any questions email Rachel Pearson at communications.longbranchpto@gmail.com.
Kona Ice Helpers Still Needed
Our Kona Ice Dates for this year have been set and we are in need of volunteers to help our little Longhorns on these days. You can sign up for 1 hour or all 4!
Our next Kona Ice day will be on Friday November 10th!
If you can help, sign up using the link below. Sign-ups are available for each day through the end of the school year.
Please make sure you have your background check on file with the school to be able to help!
Any questions, please email Heather at heatherlokesak10@gmail.com
http://signup.com/go/JXmGVuW
KROGER DONATES 4%
Kroger donates 4% of all money you spend after you scan your Kroger Plus card as long as you connect the Plus card to our Longbranch PTA account. Click Community Rewards. Search for Longbranch and connect your plus card with Longbranch PTA. It's the EASIEST fundraiser you'll ever participate in, period. https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow
POPCORN FRIDAYS
If you still have not filled out your form and your child/children would like to participate in our Popcorn Fridays this school year, please complete the form and return it with your child asap.
$5.00 per child covers all of our popcorn Fridays!
The form can be found on our PTO website www.longbranchpto.org.
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Volunteer Opportunities
FALL EVENTS
19-29: Boosterthon Fun Run
30: Deadline to sign up for Sign and Board Paint Party with Hoosier Paint Girl
OCTOBER
5: Moms Event: Sign and Board Paint Night with Hoosier Paint Girl
6: October PTO Board Meeting, Kentucky Kids Day, Cooper Homecoming, Tailgating, Popcorn Friday, Crazy Socks Spirit Day
10: Bus Evacuations at AM dropoff and SBDM at 4:30pm
11: 5th Grade Field Trip to Conner Prairie in Indianapolis
12: School Board Meeting at Ralph Rush Center at 7:30pm
13: NO SCHOOL--Professional Day for Staff (Waived)
16: NO SCHOOL-Flexible Inservice Day for Staff
18: 4th Grade Field Trip to Frankfort
20, 21, 22: Longbranch Nights at Kinman Farms
20: Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser Kicks Off
26: Fall Scholastic Book Fair
23: Club Day and Morning Meeting (Leaderpalooza Day)
24: Practice Leadership Day
28: Trunk or Treat from 6-8pm
30: 2017 Leadership Day/Host Site for Cincinnati Leader in Me Summit
31: Fall Celebrations and Book Character Day
NOVEMBER
1: Superintendent's Advisory Council Meeting
3: Popcorn Friday and Spirit Day, Otis Money is Due
7: Longbranch Night at the Fundome
9: School Board Meeting at Ralph Rush Center at 7:30pm
14: SBDM at 4:30pm, PTO Lighthouse Team Night
20: Bonus Spirit Day: Fanciest Day Ever!!
21: Bonus Spirit Day: Dress Down Day
22-24: NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving
29: 5th Grade Field Trip to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
#LonghornsCAN
Longbranch Elementary School
Website: http://www.longbranch.boone.kyschools.us
Location: 2805 Longbranch Road, Union, KY, United States
Phone: 859-384-4500
Facebook: facebook.com/longbranchelem
Twitter: @LongbranchElem