SPELLING  BEE    

It is time to begin preparing for our 2013 Spelling Bee, which is for 3rd and 4th grade students. If you are interested in participating, please fill in the form below and send via backpack mail to: Laurie Kennedy, c/o Robert Kennedy, Mr. Brother’s class or fill in and send back to me via e-mail (see below). The event will consist of a brief meeting to go over the rules and show everyone how the semi-final round will be conducted, as well as distributing the Word List. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 @ 8:30 am in the PVES Old Gym. The semi-final round will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8:00 am and will be held in the 4th grade classrooms. If you make it through the semi-final round, you will participate in the final Spelling Bee to be held the evening of Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Thank you and we look forward to this fun and very rewarding experience!

Thank you!

Laurie Kennedy, 2013 Spelling Bee Coordinator

e-mail: LKenn1031@aol.com

Name:_________________________ Teacher:_____________________

Grade:_________________________

Parent Name and e-Mail Address:__________________________________

*I will need many volunteers to help with word reading, judging, food set-up, etc., if interested in helping, please let me know. Thank you!

________________

PLEASE NOTE:

Unfortunately, no RSVPs will be accepted after March 25th.

At the event, children will have the opportunity to build both independently and as part of a team on a group project.

This event is for 3rd and 4th grade students and their families only. No drop-offs please.

Not all children who attend the event have to participate in Lego building.

This is a “build it” event. The children will not be taking their creations home with them. Also, please do not bring any Lego pieces to the event.

If you would like more information, please visit the Brick Kids website at www.brickkids.com

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for this event, please contact

Rosina Voliva (845) 803-9338.

Log on to PutnamValleyPTA.org to RSVP. If you don’t have an account, that’s okay you can create one – it’s

easy! Price is $15 per child. You can pay online with a credit card or print out your barcoded receipt and return it

to the school with cash or check by Monday March25th

. Please address it to PV PTA- 3/4th

grade LEGO

night.

Or you can send it payment (checks made payable to PVPTA) via backpack mail with your child. Simply

put your name; your child’s name, grade, and teacher’s name; your phone number; and email address

on any slip of paper, along with your payment in an envelope addressed to PVTA – Lego Night.

This will be a night of fun for all! Don’t miss it!

WE’RE BUILDING

SOME 3RD AND 4TH GRADE FUN!!

The PVPTA invites all 3rd and 4th Graders and

their families to a night of Lego fun!

Presented by Brick Kids

Friday, April 5th, 2013

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Building will take place at the ES construction site

(The Old Gym)

$15 PER CHILD

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side items

1 Chicken Nuggets Chicken Caesar Salad

Brown Rice, X-ray Vision Carrots, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Orange Juice

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2 Taco Tuesday Hard or Soft Shell Taco Turkey & Cheese Sandwich All-American Chef Salad

Campfire Beans, Sweet Golden Corn, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Grape Juice, Jello

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3 All Beef Sabrett Hot Dog or Turkey Corn Dog Turkey, Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Tater Tots, Fresh Cole Slaw, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Fruit Juice

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4 Brunch for Lunch Pancakes & Sausage Patty Egg Salad Sandwich Garden Salad with Egg Salad Scoop/Crackers

Hash Brown, Cinnamon Apples, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

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5 Cheese or Whole Wheat Bagel Pizza Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Romaine Garden Salad, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

Lucky Tray Day8 Grilled American Cheese Tomato Vegetable Soup/Goldfish Crackers Tuna Salad Sandwich Garden Salad with Tuna Salad Scoop/Crackers Baked Fries, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Fruit Juice

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9 Chicken Nuggets Chicken Caesar Salad

Brown Rice, Carrots, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Orange Juice, Jello

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10 Mozzarella Sticks w/Dinner Roll Turkey & Cheese Sandwich All American Chef Salad

Broccoli, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Grape Juice

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11 Chicken Tenders w/BBQ Sauce Chicken Ranch Salad Turkey, Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Corn Bread, Campfire Beans, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Fruit Juice

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12 Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Romaine Garden Salad, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

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15 Brunch for Lunch French Toast Sticks, Yogurt Parfait Tuna Salad Sandwich Garden Salad with Tuna Scoop

Hash Brown, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

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16 Chicken Nuggets w/Breadstick Chicken Caesar Salad

Mixed Bean Salad, Carrots, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Orange Juice

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17 Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Gardenburger Turkey & Cheese Sandwich All American Chef Salad

Sweet Potato Fries, Broccoli, Fresh and Prepared Fruit, Fruit Juice

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18 Popcorn Chicken with Dinner Roll Turkey, Ham & Cheese Sandwich Chicken Ranch Salad

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Fresh and Prepared Fruit, Fruit Juice

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19 Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Romaine Garden Salad, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

Earth Day22 Chicken Nuggets Chicken Caesar Salad

Brown Rice, Carrots, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Orange Juice

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23 Nacho Platter Tuna Salad Sandwich Garden Salad with Tuna Scoop

Black Bean & Corn Salad, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Grape Juice

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24 Chicken Patty on Bun Garden Burger Chicken Ranch Salad Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Baked Fries, Lett & Tom, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

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25 Cheese Ravioli w/Marinara Chicken Ranch Salad Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Romaine Garden Salad, Broccoli, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Fruit Juice, Jello

side items

26 Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Romaine Garden Salad, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

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29 Brunch for Lunch Waffles with Sausage Patty Tuna Salad Sandwich Garden Salad with Tuna Scoop & Crackers

Hash Brown, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

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30 Chicken Nuggets Chicken Caesar Salad

Brown Rice, Carrots, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Orange Juice

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1 Pizza Crunchers Chicken Garden Salad Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Broccoli, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice, Chocolate Pudding

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2 Meatball Parmesan Sub Egg Salad Sandwich Garden Salad with Egg Salad Scoop & Crackers

Sweet Potato Fries, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Fruit Juice

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3 Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Romaine Garden Salad, Veggie Bar, Fresh or Prepared Fruit, Apple Juice

Elementary School Lunch April 2013

Lower Fat, Lower Sodium

Made with HealthyWhole Grains

Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian,may contain Egg & MilkLocal ingredients are alwaysused when in season

Please Check District Website for Infor-mation Regarding the National School Lunch Program

Lunch is $2.15

Breakfast Daily! Ice Cream is available Mon & Friday, all flavors $1.25

Whole Grain Breads & Rolls

Choice of low fat or skim milk with al lunches

Save the Date:

Friday, May 17th 2013 6:30 – 9:00 pm

We are so excited to announce the Putnam Valley PTA’s Annual Aloha Fun Fair will be held on Friday, May 17th at Putnam Valley Elementary School.

Every year we ask each student to participate by donating items for a Grade-Level Themed Gift Basket. You can find your child’s theme below. The collection bin is in the lobby of the school and marked “Fun Fair”. Collections will begin Monday, March 25th and continue until Friday, April 26th. GRADE: THEME: SUGGESTIONS:

K “Summer Sports and Fun” Balls -All shapes & sizes! Bats, Rackets, Nets, Bases,

Sidewalk Chalk, Bubbles, Mini Golf set, kites

1st "Arts and Crafts Basket" Craft Project Kits, Markers, Paints, Sketch Pads,

Colored Pencils, Crayons, Stickers, Beads

2nd "Garden Grow Basket" Seeds, Gloves, Planters, Garden Tools, Watering

Cans, Garden Ornaments, Birdhouses

3rd ”The Bookworm Basket” Books, Diaries, Blankets, Hot Chocolate, Tea,

Bookmark, Crossword, Book Lights, Snuggies

4th “Family Fun/Movie Night Basket” DVD's, Board Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, Cards,

Dominoes, Crafts, Popcorn

The Fun Fair Committee thanks you in advance for your help and support. If you have any questions or would like to join the Fun Fair Committee, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact: Annamaria Cross racross2@aol.com

Adrienne Eppner aeppner@optonline.net Melissa Perelson muffydorsey@yahoo.com Fun Fair Co-Chairs