Dear members of the MLK Elementary School Community:
There's a lot going on this week and next at King. Read on!
1. H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic @ MLK, Monday, 11/9, 4-8pm TOMORROW!!!
H1N1 flu shots for all MLK students will be available at school on Monday, November 9 from 4:00-8:00pm. If you wish for your child to be vaccinated, you must return to school the consent forms that were mailed home. If you did not receive or need a form, there are extra copies in the office at school, or you can visit the Rhode Island Department of Health web site at http://www.health.ri.gov/flu/about/schoolh1n1clinics/ index.php .
Please accompany your children to the flu shot clinic on Monday, November 9 from 4:00-8:00. Parents/guardians must accompany children in order for them to be vaccinated. Please visit http://www.health.ri.gov/flu/about/schoolh1n1clinics/index. php for more information and versions of the consent forms in English and Spanish.
1. H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic @ MLK, Monday, 11/9, 4-8pm TOMORROW!!!
H1N1 flu shots for all MLK students will be available at school on Monday, November 9 from 4:00-8:00pm. If you wish for your child to be vaccinated, you must return to school the consent forms that were mailed home. If you did not receive or need a form, there are extra copies in the office at school, or you can visit the Rhode Island Department of Health web site at http://www.health.ri.gov/
Please accompany your children to the flu shot clinic on Monday, November 9 from 4:00-8:00. Parents/guardians must accompany children in order for them to be vaccinated. Please visit http://www.health.ri.gov/flu/
Finally, we are seeking a few family members willing to help out during the event. If you are able to be at school for an hour or two from 4:00-8:00pm to lend a hand to the school staff as the kids get vaccinated, please email MLK PTO co-president Jill Davidson atjill.davidson@gmail.com or call 401-345-2464. Thank you!
2. Parent Teacher Conferences + Book Fair, Thursday, November 12
On the evening of Thursday, November 12, teachers will be available to meet with parents/guardians to discuss students' performance in school. As well. we invite families to visit the premiere of our annual Scholastic Book Fair, which will be open that evening during Parent-Teacher conferences. Make every effort to be at school on November 12 to connect with your children's teachers and shop for books to support the PTO!
3. MLK PTO Annual Catalog Sale Has Begun! All orders must be in by November 12!
The annual MLK PTO catalog sale began on October 30! We're working with a new company this year with wonderful items great for holiday gift giving, including a separate fabulous jewelry catalog. This is the PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year, and we thank you in advance for your participation.
On the evening of Thursday, November 12, teachers will be available to meet with parents/guardians to discuss students' performance in school. As well. we invite families to visit the premiere of our annual Scholastic Book Fair, which will be open that evening during Parent-Teacher conferences. Make every effort to be at school on November 12 to connect with your children's teachers and shop for books to support the PTO!
3. MLK PTO Annual Catalog Sale Has Begun! All orders must be in by November 12!
The annual MLK PTO catalog sale began on October 30! We're working with a new company this year with wonderful items great for holiday gift giving, including a separate fabulous jewelry catalog. This is the PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year, and we thank you in advance for your participation.
Please take note of the option to shop online at http://www.gafundraiser.com so that out-of-town family members and friends can shop too! The web site has items that aren't in the catalog, including really wonderful personalized gifts.
Thank you so much for shopping for a great cause. Spread the word to family and friends, and please get order forms THIS WEEK, by Thursday, 11/12!!! Get your holiday shopping done now, be happy later, and do it knowing that you're raising money for great experiences for all kids at MLK Elementary.
4. Healthy Eating on a Budget workshop, Tuesday 11/10, 6:00-8:00pm
The Mt. Hope Learning Center, the MLK PTO, and Kids First RI invite you to a free parent education event featuring a free raffle, food, and fun activities for kids, all focused on finding ways to eat healthy on a budget. It will be held on November 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 in the MLK cafeteria.
5. Scholastic Book Sale - November 12 and the week of November 16
Get ready for the annual Scholastic book sale! As mentioned above, it will kick off during Parent-Teacher Conference night on November 12. We will have the Book Fair open to classrooms during the school day during the week of November 16. Along with the catalog sale, the book fair presents a fantastic opportunity to purchase holiday gifts while helping raise funds for enrichment activities for all of our kids.
4. Healthy Eating on a Budget workshop, Tuesday 11/10, 6:00-8:00pm
The Mt. Hope Learning Center, the MLK PTO, and Kids First RI invite you to a free parent education event featuring a free raffle, food, and fun activities for kids, all focused on finding ways to eat healthy on a budget. It will be held on November 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 in the MLK cafeteria.
5. Scholastic Book Sale - November 12 and the week of November 16
Get ready for the annual Scholastic book sale! As mentioned above, it will kick off during Parent-Teacher Conference night on November 12. We will have the Book Fair open to classrooms during the school day during the week of November 16. Along with the catalog sale, the book fair presents a fantastic opportunity to purchase holiday gifts while helping raise funds for enrichment activities for all of our kids.
We are seeking contributions of gently used books for the book fair: we want to get books into the hands of every child, whether or not s/he can afford to purchase books. Please drop off books at school this week so we can get them to our eager readers!
6. Please donate canned goods for Thanksgiving baskets
Each year, the MLK school staff create Thanksgiving baskets to donate to MLK Elementary families in need. All kids are asked to bring in delicious nonperishable items to add to the donations. The classroom with the largest collective donation wins a pizza party! Please send your kids in with cans and boxes of great food--one a day or a whole bag--and help families in need in our school community.
7. MLK School Garden Fall Clean-up November 11
Fall is upon us, but its time to look towards Winter and prepare for Spring planting. The MLK School Garden has enjoyed a very prosperous growing season, but we now need help trimming back, cleaning up and preparing the garden for Winter. We are looking for volunteers to give a few hours of their time on Wednesday to help pull weeds, clear walkways and generally prepare the vegetable beds for winter. If possible, please bring your own gardening gloves and a few empty lawn bags. All other supplies will be provided. We will be meeting rain or shine...Hope you can join us!
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (Veteran's Day - no school) beginning at 10 AM
Fall is upon us, but its time to look towards Winter and prepare for Spring planting. The MLK School Garden has enjoyed a very prosperous growing season, but we now need help trimming back, cleaning up and preparing the garden for Winter. We are looking for volunteers to give a few hours of their time on Wednesday to help pull weeds, clear walkways and generally prepare the vegetable beds for winter. If possible, please bring your own gardening gloves and a few empty lawn bags. All other supplies will be provided. We will be meeting rain or shine...Hope you can join us!
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (Veteran's Day - no school) beginning at 10 AM
Where: Meet at the gates of the MLK Garden (just behind the kindergarten entrance)
For more information contact Susan Gunter (email smitch3 at mac.com or 427-1077)
8. No School on Wednesday, 11/11!
8. No School on Wednesday, 11/11!
Please note that school is not in session on Wednesday, November 11.
9. MLK PTO Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday 11/19, 7:30am, MLK Library
If you would like to be involved in planning PTO events, we invite you to join us at our next monthly MLK PTO Steering Committee meeting, which will take place on November 19 at 7:30am in the school library. Breakfast and childcare are provided. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to jill.davidson at gmail.com. We'd love to see you there--new ideas and energy always welcome!
If you would like to be involved in planning PTO events, we invite you to join us at our next monthly MLK PTO Steering Committee meeting, which will take place on November 19 at 7:30am in the school library. Breakfast and childcare are provided. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to jill.davidson at gmail.com. We'd love to see you there--new ideas and energy always welcome!
See you at the flu vaccination clinic tomorrow!
Jill Davidson
Kim Rohm
MLK PTO co-presidents
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