Longbranch Weekly Family Newsletter
SENT: February 5th
Girl Scouts Collecting Books for Women's Crisis Center
We need adult and children's books. These mothers and children are under a lot of stress, being able to pick up a book and forgetting about the hardships of the world can be a great help. They will also be permitted to take their book with them when they leave the center. We will have a box in the lobby to put your generous donations in.
Thank You
Troop 7038
4th vs. 5th Boxtops Contest Results
Here are the results from the BOX TOPS for education contest for 5th grade vs. 4th grade...winning grade gets an extra popcorn Friday and dragging rights!!
DRUM ROLL please...the winning grade is 4th grade with a total of $197.30. 5th grades total was $127.70.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 4th grade!! Both grades should be very proud they raised a total (together) of $325.00 (WooHoo!!)
Winning Classroom from each grade will receive an EXTRA recess...
The winning classroom for 5th grade is Mrs. Larison with a total of $50.30 The winning classroom for 4th grade is Mrs. Duell with a total of $57.30
Double WOOHOO to both classes!!
The break down of rest of the 4th & 5th grade classrooms are below:
5th grade -
Larison = $50.30
Stewart = $25.00
Pendleton = $17.00
Piatt = $14.50
Cadwallader = $10.50
Whalen = $10.40
4th grade -
Duell = $57.30
Michels = $44.00
Bremer = $40.40
Harvey = $24.50
Heinze = $18.40
Leatherman = $12.70
Thank you again for all your SUPPORT! We will be starting up the next Box Tops for Education contest next week for grades 3rd vs. 2nd. More details to come!!
Keep shining BRIGHT,
The box top team
New Spiritwear order
There are 4 designs available and the order will be open online for 2 weeks. Any design is available on short sleeve, long sleeve, crewneck sweatshirt, or hoodie.
To order, click here: https://www.theteamspiritshopusa.com/longbranch-elementary-school
Use the code Longbranch to receive free shipping. All shirts will ship to Longbranch.
Questions? Email the office at info@thteamspiritshopusa.com
or call 859-223-5297.
New Immunizations Required for 18-19 School Year
1. Your child has had the series.
2. If so, determine if it is reflected on the immunization record. The forms were recently changed to reflect this series so the form we have on file may not be accurate. Your safest bet is to get a copy of your child's form from the doctor and send us a copy.
3. If not, schedule the first shot now.
Call Shawna or Carol for additional information: 859-384-4500
UPCOMING EVENTS
THIS WEEK AT LONGBRANCH
MONDAY
This day was waived for spring student led conferences. Teachers are off work today.
TUESDAY
Rockin Talents 8:25-8:30am
DURING SCHOOL
School Spelling Bee
AFTER SCHOOL
No after school activities
WEDNESDAY
ESS at 7:45am
Mozart Strings at 7:30
DURING SCHOOL
Superintendents Advisory Council
ATMs for staff
AFTER SCHOOL
none
THURSDAY
Beethoven Strings at 7:30
Instructional Leadership Team at 7:45am
DURING SCHOOL
PLT lunch
AFTER SCHOOL
Staff lighthouse meeting
FRIDAY
PBIS Tier 1 meeting for staff
DURING SCHOOL
REPEAT Spirit Day: Wear something you LOVE today
AFTER SCHOOL
none
WEEKEND
- 7 Habits Family Summit in the library 9:30-11:30
- Cheer Clinic in the gym 9-11
PTO LIGHTHOUSE TEAM
Candy Grams are on Sale all week
The PTO is selling Candy Grams for Valentine’s Day this whole week.
Pre-Order an artificial rose, heart swirl lollipop or smiley heart ring pop for delivery to a friend/teacher on Valentine's Day!
All items are just $1 each or 12 for $10!
Use the form that was sent home (or print from www.longbranchpto.org) and send in with money OR pre-order/buy during lunch anytime through Friday February 9th.
The Longbranch PTO will deliver the candy grams to classrooms on Valentine’s Day!
Please make all checks out to Longbranch Elementary PTO.
Questions? Contact Jaclyn Schneider @ jaclynschneider3@gmail.com.
Winter Story Night is February 13th
Please Join us for Winter Story Night at Longbranch on Tuesday February 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wear your favorite PJs, bring your family and come join your friends for a free night of stories, refreshments and fun!
It will be SNOW much fun!
Any questions, please contact deb.hunt155@gmail.com.
A Night in New Orleans Dance
Enjoy a night in style at our annual family dance!
There will be dancing, a silent auction, selfie station, refreshments, a family photo session and lots more! This event is open to all our families!
Dress to impress. This is a FANCY event!
Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the dance.
Presale cost: $15/family or $4/individual ticket
Family 5x7 photo: $5
Cost at the Door: $20/family and $5/individual.
If you’d like to volunteer to help us at the dance please sign up for a spot at http://signup.com/go/utDsRWE.
**Presale forms went home in the student’s folders and can be found on our PTO website at www.longbranchpto.org.***
Questions? Contact Denise Volz @ volztd@yahoo.com.
Dance Silent Auction Items Still Needed
The PTO needs your help!
We are coordinating our 5th annual Winter Wonderland Dance
and Silent Auction on February 17, 2018.
The theme this year is a “Night in New Orleans”.
This year each GRADE LEVEL will be making 2 baskets.
We are asking that parents consider donating items to go in their child’s grade level basket.
Items and basket/container need to be turned in by Tuesday February 13th.
This is wonderful event for your entire family to enjoy together here at our school.
All proceeds will benefit our PTO.
Here are the categories for each grade’s silent auction basket:
Kindergarten - Coffee and Fast Food Fun
1st grade - All About Ice Cream and Kids in the Kitchen
2nd grade - Family Movie Night and Super Sports
3rd grade - Arts and Crafts and Let’s Play Outside
4th grade – Bubble Gum and Coffee & Chocolate
5th Grade – Pets and Camping
Healthy Kids Week
Plans for Healthy Kids Week are in the works and we could use your help with the planning!
If you are interested, please contact Jody Dunhoft at jodycrichardson@yahoo.com.
Healthy Kids week will take place in April. More details to come soon
Our Spring Carnival is Coming!
The 2nd annual Longbranch Spring Carnival will be held on Saturday April 28th!
Plans have begun to plan this year's Carnival and we could use your help!
If you are interested in joining the Action Team and helping to plan the event please contact buzylady2@twc.com.
More details about the Carnival to come!
Yearbook Photos
We need your photos for our 2017-18 Longbranch Yearbook!
Our yearbook coordinator cannot be at all the awesome events that go on with our students throughout the year and needs your help in making sure we get a large variety of kids and activities included in the book!
You can upload your photos for consideration in the yearbook at community.lifetouch.com and entering our school’s access code: XJFDJE.
Please submit photos that are at least 300 dpi to ensure acceptable print quality for the yearbook.
Note: Photos from social media websites may not be acceptable quality. Please consider this when uploading images.
Any questions, contact the VP of Communication, Rachel Pearson at communications.longbranchpto@gmail.com.
Coke Rewards
Did you know you could donate the codes from your Coca-Cola drinks to LBES and they would send our school/PTO a check?
Longbranch PTO just received their first check from Coke and would love to keep the checks coming!!!
Visit https://us.coca-cola.com/give/, Click on ‘Donate to School’, type in Longbranch, or 41091, select our school, and donate today!
Support Longbranch when you Shop on Amazon!
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Go to smile.amazon.com to create your account,
search for "Longbranch Elementary PTA" as your
organization, and .5% of your purchase goes back to the school!
Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase
to Longbranch Elementary PTA.
Support us every time you shop!
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Kroger Cards Help Generate BIG MONEY for Our School
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.
If 400 families connected their cards and spent $100 a week at Kroger, each family would make $4 per week. That's $1600 a week. That's $19,000 a quarter. That's unreal. That's plain and simple easy money.
We encourage you to visit Kroger.com and create an 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.
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