Longbranch Weekly Family Newsletter
SENT: October 8, 2017
Sign Up to Have a Trunk at Trunk-or-Treat
Trunk or Treat is Coming!
We will hold this Spooktacular event again this year on Saturday October 28th from 6-8 p.m.
If you are interested in decorating your trunk, please sign up! http://signup.com/go/NtiFbTj
If you would like to be next to someone please indicate in the notes section or email heatherlokesak10@gmail.com.
Do we still owe your kiddo PIE A TEACHER IN THE FACE from last year's carnival?? It's on our radar and is coming up very soon.
Upcoming Spirit Days
OCTOBER 27: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Awareness Day
OCTOBER 30: LEADERSHIP DAY
OCTOBER 31: BOOK CHARACTER DAY
NOVEMBER 3: CRAZY HAIR DAY
NOVEMBER 20: FANCIEST DAY EVER
NOVEMBER 21: DRESS DOWN DAY
THANK YOU, Baeten's Nursery!!
http://baetensnursery.com/
364 Frogtown Road
Union, KY 41091
You're invited to our Practice Leadership Day!
This year, we've been selected as a featured Leader in Me school for the Cincinnati Leader in Me Summit. This means that 60 educators who have signed up to visit this 2-day workshop will visit our school as a model of Leader in Me implementation on October 30th and 31st.
Before we show off our mad leadership skills on the 30th, we need to practice first. That's where you come in. If you can give us 1.5 hours on Tuesday, October 24th, we want you to come help us with our dress rehearsal. You'll be welcomed by our greeters, you'll meet your 4th and 5th grade guides. You'll tour classrooms and see student leadership notebooks and view a Leader in Me lesson. You'll also participate in a leadership expo and a panel discussion with question and answer for teachers and students.
Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/Zi0pRh49O77XaBgC3
Girls Intramural Instructional Basketball League Events
The first practice night, Monday, October 9, will be a Basketball Camp This will allow us to set a baseline for skill level and game understanding for first time or returning players. During this camp we will evaluate players to help ensure teams will be equitably assigned to the best of our ability, and in consideration of special requests not affecting the overall fairness and quality of play. Please have your player wear basketball/tennis shoes, shorts, and/or comfortable athletic clothing. They will also need to bring a water bottle.
Camp times October 9
- 3rd Grade - 5pm
- 4th Grade 6pm
- 5th Grade 7pm
First organizational meeting is this Tuesday, October 10, 7:00pm, at LES. An adult and the student-athlete are expected to attend. We will share important information and expectations at the meeting.
There will be a $20 per student-athlete participation fee to cover cost of the program. This fee will be collected at the organizational meeting on October 10 along with a participant information sheet, both of which must be paid/provided prior to participation in the first game on October 19.
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 4: Think Win-Win
We liked this video that talks about win-win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U41N02_9zNU
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
ESS for those signed up
DURING SCHOOL
Guide and Caboose training at 2:45
AFTER SCHOOL
- LB Chorale Group 1 Rehearsal
- Mindful Schools Meditation Class for Staff after school
- Girls Basketball Clinics--3rd graders at 5, 4th graders at 6, and 5th graders at 7
TUESDAY
LB Chorale Group 2 Rehearsal
Bus Evacuations before school
DURING SCHOOL
None
AFTER SCHOOL
- Mindful Schools Meditation Class for Staff after school
- Staff Norwex Party
- Staff Bible Study after school
- SBDM at 4:30pm
- Girls Basketball Parent Meeting at 7pm in Cafe
WEDNESDAY
- Mozart Strings
- ESS
DURING SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
- Young Rembrandts class in STEAM lab (pick up in lobby)
- Science Matters in Art Room (pick up in lobby)
THURSDAY
Beethoven Strings
DURING SCHOOL
- PLT Lunch
- WIG Board/Goal Bell/Club Day Training at 9am
- PLC day for staff with Kim Thomson
- Guide and Caboose Training at 2:45
AFTER SCHOOL
- Staff Lighthouse Meeting at 4pm
- School Board Meeting at 7:30pm at Ralph Rush Center
FRIDAY
WEEKEND
PTO Lighthouse Team
PARENT LIGHTHOUSE TEAM
More info coming regarding next meeting date and time.
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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FALL EVENTS
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 and Kona Ice Day
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 (Super Monday)
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 and 3rd grade field trip to the Aquarium
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
#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