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CARDEN SCHOOL OF FRESNO 6901 N. MAPLE AVENUE, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93710

The Carden Lion October 7, 2015

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PHONE (559)323-0126 * FAX (559)323-0980 * WWW.CARDENSCHOOLOFFRESNO.COM

IMPORTANT DATES

2nd Grade to Host Bake Sale Oct. 7

Parent Club Meeting Oct. 8

BOD Meeting Oct. 13

1st Grade to Host Bake Sale Oct. 14

Kindergarten to Host Bake Sale Oct. 21

Spirit Day Oct. 23

Multicultural Festival Oct. 24

Halloween Parties Oct. 29

1st quarter Parent Conferences: Oct. 30

No School

“Children appreciate the warm understanding

of those who have made them strong enough to

control their weaker sides and to rise to a level

they could not have attained by themselves.”

-Mae Carden

CONFERENCE TIME Our annual conference day is coming up on Friday, October 30. You will

soon be contacted by your classroom teacher regarding the time reserved for a

conference on your child’s first quarter report card. Please respond as soon as

possible to your teacher’s request for confirmation of the scheduled time.

Every effort will be made to accommodate parents’ schedules. The teachers

look forward to discussing your child’s progress.

SAVE THE DATE The Muliticultural Festival is only a couple of weeks away. It is an event that

our students look forward to and an opportunity for families to visit with one

another.

COME OUT AND PLAY

TENNIS! GRADES 1-8. We still have a few spots available for tennis.

If your child would like to learn a sport that can

be played for a lifetime, please print out the

attached form in today’s Carden Lion

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MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER 1st Toy & Book Walk and your help is needed to make it a success. We

need gently used books and toys $10 and under, if you would like to

donate a toy or gently used book to this very popular event, please see

the attached flyer.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL Pursuant to state laws governing medications at school, the following policies are in effect:

1. For the safety of all students, no student is allowed to have any medication in his or her possession, including cough

drops and breath mints. The only exceptions are Epi-pens, Ana-kits, or asthma inhalers for students older than Junior

Kindergarten.

2. All medications must be delivered to the school office by a parent.

3. Medication instructions must be on file in the school office.

4. Prescribed medications must be kept in the original container with the student and doctor’s names and dosage

instructions clearly written.

5. Over the counter medication must be in the original container and enclosed in a zip lock bag with the child’s name and

dosage instructions written by the prescribing physician.

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL WISHLIST Our annual Multicultural Festival Fundraiser is coming up on Saturday,

October 24, and we need your help gathering items and services for the

event. Volunteer hours will be awarded for donations ($20 of donations =

1 volunteer hour).

Special note: Each student who attends the Multicultural Festival will be

entered into a raffle to have lunch with the Headmaster, Mr. Blanks and

a friend of his or her choosing.

SPONSPORSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Showcase your company by displaying your logo on

this year’s Festival T-Shirt! T-shirt will be included

in Pre-sale Bundles and sold separately in child and

adult sizes. Spaces are limited and will be sold on a

first come, first served basis. Due date for all black

and white company logos is October 7th. See the t-

shirt flyer in today’s Lion.

Special note: earn up to 2 volunteer hours by wearing

the Multicultural Festival Shirt to the Festival. (1

hour for one family member and 2 for two or more

family members.)

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL $50 Pre-Sale Bundle ends on Friday, October 9. Please see the

attachment in today’s Lion for more information.

CROSS COUNTRY We still have a few spots available for cross country.

Please see the attached form in today’s Carden Lion if your child is interested in participating.

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IS THERE SOMETHING YOU’D LIKE TO

SHARE WITH OUR CARDEN FAMILIES? The deadline for newsletter announcements is noon on the Friday prior to

publication. The Carden Lion is published on Wednesdays and emailed

to all families along with being posted on our website. Information and

photographs must be emailed to [email protected].

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO FULFILL YOUR 25

VOLUNTEER HOURS? There is a vast array of volunteer opportunities from which to choose,

including Multicultural Festival. Visit http://tiny.cc/cardenvolunteer to

sign up for Parent Club volunteer opportunities.

HOMEWORK HAVEN Middle school students now have an opportunity to receive help on

homework assignments and projects. Monday through Thursday, from

3:30 to 4:30, a middle school teacher will be available to assist students.

Parents can sign up in the morning on the sheets posted in the middle

school building hallway or by telephoning the office. The fee is $30 paid

directly to the teacher of the day. Students are encouraged to take

advantage of this opportunity to get a head start on assignments.

CARDEN SCRIP Get Scrip faster! Have you tried ScripNow yet?

It's the quickest way to get scrip, and it's available

from your account on ShopWithScrip.com. With

ScripNow eCards, you can purchase and print

scrip from home and get shopping in minutes!

Ordering is easy. Log in to your ShopWithScrip

account and follow these steps:

Browse nearly 70 available brands, and

select your ScripNow product choice

Pay with PrestoPay to receive your eCard

in minutes. Or, if you pay by check, you will

receive your eCard after your coordinator

releases your order.

Print your ScripNow right from your

ShopWithScrip account and redeem it at

a store.

Shop online using the eCard code at

checkout

Earning scrip rebates has never been easier.

Order ScripNow today! If you have any questions

regarding Carden Scrip, please contact Scrip

Coordinator Sheilla Reyes at 559-349-8950 or

email her at [email protected].

KEEP COLLECTING THOSE

BOX TOPS! Save your Box Tops! You can find Box Tops on

hundreds of your favorite products. Each Box

Top is worth 10 cents. You can turn in your Box

Tops in the Box Top container in your child's

classroom. The top selling class wins an ice cream

party! The Box Top contest ends at the

completion of each quarter. Good luck and thank

you for supporting our school!

DO YOU SHOP ONLINE? If so, you can help our school raise some funds by simply purchasing the

items through Amazon’s charitable gift giving website at

www.smile.amazon.com , they will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible

AmazonSmile purchase. You do NOT need to sign up for a new account

unless it is your first visit ever. You will be prompted to choose a charitable

organization to which funds will be sent; simply type Carden School of

Fresno.

mailto:[email protected]

http://tiny.cc/cardenvolunteer

http://shopwithscrip.com/


http://www.smile.amazon.com/

http://www.smile.amazon.com/

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HOT LUNCH Moving Feast Catering provides our students with options

for a delicious, nutritious, and reasonably priced lunch for

anyone wishing to order. Please log onto their website,

http://movingfeastcatering.h1.hotlunchonline.net/ and

follow the very simple directions to create an account and

create a student file for each of your children. Check out the

variety in menu selections! A standard meal includes a main

dish, sides, and a dessert. Yum!

BAKE SALE The children look forward to Bake Sale! When it is your child’s

class week to participate, it is greatly appreciated. Please be

reminded that NUTS ARE NOT ALLOWED. We

have children with severe allergies to nuts. Please ensure all

donations brought to the Bake Sale room are nut free. Also,

be mindful of expiration dates on packaged items. Thank you!

ENSEMBLE Auditions were held this past week for students interested in

joining Ensemble. Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Carden

School of Fresno Ensemble! The first rehearsal will be

Friday, October 9, from 2:30-3:00 and every Friday thereafter.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Mrs. Cuevas and family on your new bundle of joy!

Logan Apollo Thomas Cuevas was born 9/30/2015 at

8:44pm! He weighs 6 lbs 7.5 oz, and is 17 inches long.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR

COMMENTS Parents with questions or concerns may contact Mr. Blanks at

[email protected] or by calling the school

office at 323-0126

PARENT CLUB MEETING The next Parent Club meeting will take place Thursday,

October 8 at 8:10am in the school library. All Carden

parents are invited to attend. Please join and find out how

you can support our superb Parent Club!

http://movingfeastcatering.h1.hotlunchonline.net/


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MRS. HENDERSON’S ART CORNER

Ripley Simoes 4th Grade Katya Nogin 4th Grade Aria Abe 4th Grade

Alana Reyes 4th Grade Levi Sullivan 4th Grade Devin Swartz 4th Grade

Dear Carden parents:

Cross Country practice will begin Monday, September 28. Practices will be held Monday – Wednesday,

3:20 – 4:20 pm. Students should wear appropriate attire and shoes for all practices.

Carden students in grades 3 -8 may participate in Cross- country.

The total cost is $50.00, which covers all meets, uniforms, and coaching fees. A uniform is provided for

competition. Please make checks payable to Carden School of Fresno. Fees are non-refundable.

Parents will need to provide transportation to scheduled events. Most Cross-country meets will be held

during the week, but some will be on Saturdays. Please note: Depending on the events in which your

child is competing, the cross country meet will be 1-4 hours in duration. Please plan accordingly.

If your child is interested in participating, please sign below and return the permission form. Three

other forms must be submitted to the office as well. A Parent Permission for Sports Participation,

Sports Code of Ethics, and the Sports Screening Assessment form administered by a physician or a copy

of a recent physical exam from the past twelve months. These forms are available from the Carden

Website (http://cardenschooloffresno.net). Students may not participate until all forms are submitted

to the office.

My child,______________________________, has my permission to participate in Cross –country with

Mr. Aalto and Mr. Anderson on the campus of Carden School located at 6901 N. Maple Ave. and

elsewhere as necessary for competition. I understand that the students will be transported in private

vehicles and I will participate fully to ensure that my child will be delivered and picked up at the arrival

and departure times listed. I also understand that while Carden School of Fresno have will take every

precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of my child, Carden School assumes no liability

whatsoever in case of an accident or injury. Mr. Aalto, Mr. Anderson and Carden School of Fresno have

my consent to call the physician listed below for medical care of my child if needed. I also agree that the

cost of medical treatment is solely my responsibility.

_____________________ __________ _________________________ ________________ Parent/Guardian (print) Date Student (print) Date _______________________ __________ _________________________ ________________ Parent/Guardian (signature) Date Physician (print) Phone Number __________________________________ _________________________ ________________ Parent or Guardian Phone Number Medical Insurance Carrier Policy Number In the event I cannot be reached, please contact the following: ____________________________________ ______________________________________ Name Phone Number Name Phone Number

http://cardenschooloffresno.net/

PRESALE

DONATION LETTER

50/50 RAFFLE

SILENT AUCTION

ToY & BOOK WALK

T-SHIRT SPONSORSHIPS

WISH LIST

MULTICULTURALFESTIVAL

C A R D E N S C H O O L O F F R E S N O

OCTOBER 24th 2015 LOCATION MOVED! TO THE CARDEN QUAD

PRE-SALE$18 for 20 ScripTs$25 for a Bracelet$12 for a T-shirt

PRE-SALE BUNDLEBracelet, T-shirt, 20 SCRIPT

Pre-sale for T-shirts and bundles begins September 16 and ends October 9. Bracelets and script pre-sale will run through October 22.

Please fill out the information below, cut on the dotted line, attach a check made payable to “Carden Parent Club,” and place in the Parent Club box by the due date.

$50

Bracelet

BUNDLE

NAME OF STUDENT & FAMILY

t-shirt

SCRIPT

number of bundles

please indicate how many of each size below(aditional sizes available)

youthx-small

youthsmall

youth medium

youthlarge

youthx-large

number of bundles

number of scrip (in multiples of 20)

total

adultx-small

adultsmall

adultmedium

adultlarge

adultx-large

$

All food and games/activities can be paid for by scrip only. Thank you. I understand that the Harvest Carnival is a fundraiser and therefore no refunds can be given.

* Parents please note: Returned checks will be assessed a $50 bank and processing fee

( Tear here and place in Parent Club box with your payment )

PARENT SIGNATURE

X

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE // AS ALLOWED BY THE LAW





On Saturday, October 24, Carden Parent Club will sponsor, “The Multicultural Festival & Silent Auction.” This year’s event will feature international cuisine, three bounce houses, a photo booth, face painting, the toy and treat walk, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and an array of other fun events.

If you are unable to attend this event and have a desire to be a part of the Multicultural Festival, you can contribute with a donation. Your donation will go toward the overall expense of the event. Funds raised will help purchase needed school supplies and assist with school sponsored activities. In the past, your generous donations have provided upgrades to Carden's computer lab, new equipment for middle school, film and media equipment, new sports equipment and uniforms, new science equipment, new laptops for our staff, new Carden signage, playground repairs, a new long jump pit, and stipends to assist teachers in purchasing class supplies. We look forward to celebrating with all of our Carden students, families, and friends.

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

$250 - $500

$0 - $250

$500 - $1000

These donations will count toward the Carden Parent volunteer hours. Every $100.00 is 5 PVH up to 12.5 PVH.

Please fill out and return with your check payable to Carden Parent Club. Please return to the Parent Club drop box located in the office.

Jessica Huber 559.360.1526 Bree Wilber 559.908.4842

QUESTIONS

I/We __________________________________are willing to help the Multicultural Festival by sponsoring this event.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORTCARDEN PARENT CLUB & multicultural festival COMMITTEE

*Parents please note: Returned checks will be assessed a $50 bank and processing fee

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

I/We would like my/our donation to remain anonymous



Pre-sale begins Wednesday, October 9 and ends Thursday, October 22. On the day of the festival, raffle tickets will cost $1.00 each.

Please make checks payable to Carden Parent Club. To receive the pre-sale price, please submit the form with payment into the Parent Club drop box no later than Thursday, October 22.

Tickets will be available at the registration table. The winner will be announced at the Festival and does not need to be present to win.



Raffle PRE-SALE $4 for 5 tickets50/50

LaST NAME FIRST NAME

# OF TICKETS TOTAL

*Parents please note: Returned checks will be assessed a $50 bank and processing fee

$

All food and games/activities can be paid for by scrip only. Thank you. I understand that the Harvest Carnival is a fundraiser and therefore no refunds can be given.

PARENT SIGNATURE

X

( Tear here and place in Parent Club box with your payment )



The Multicutural Festival is fast approaching! This year we are celebrating the diverse cultures that make up our beloved school!

The focus of our auction this year will be children’s items and activities, as well as family activities. Some fun items are sports items, lessons, themed baskets, apparel, and LEGO sets. Family events might include movie tickets for four, tickets to theme parks, gift certificates, Tac Ops, laser tag, rock climbing, and passes to the zoo. Let your creativity flow! Please be sure to have your items donated to the front office or Parent Club by October 16th.

We encourage you to donate auction items of any size or value to this event. All items are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, comments or requests, please contact our auction co-chairs, Jessica Huber and Bree Wilber

Bree Wilber 559.908.4842Jessica Huber 559.360.1526

QUESTIONS







Attention all Carden Parents and Families On Saturday, October 24, The Multicultural Festival Fundraiser and Silent Auction will be having its firstToy & Book Walk! We need your help to make it a success!

WE NEED GENTLY USED BOOKS AND TOYS $10 AND UNDER!

If you would like to donate a toy or gently used book to this very popular event, please complete this form and turn it in to the Parent Club drop box located inside the front office no later than Wednesday, October 21.

Treats and Book should be dropped off at the bake sale room on the morning of Friday, October 23.

FULL NAME

PHONE #

TYPE OF ITEM

QUNTITY



Jessica Huber 559.360.1526Bree Wilber 559.908.4842 Carden Parent Club 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Federal Tax ID # 90-0065828

Name___________________________________Phone______________Email_____)_________________________

QUESTIONS

Please fill out and return with your check payable to Carden Parent Club. Please return to the Parent Club drop box located in the office.

Don’t miss out on this year’s exciting sponsorship opportunity! Showcase your company by displaying your logo on this year’s Festival T-Shirt! T-shirt will be included in Pre-sale Bundles and sold separately in children and adult sizes. Spaces are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Due date for all black and white company logos is October 7th.

I/We ___________________________________would like to purchase a $500.00 sponsorship.

C O M P A N Y N A M E

I/We ___________________________________would like to purchase a $250.00 sponsorship.

C O M P A N Y N A M E





1,000

250 250 250 250

250 250 250 250

500500 500

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

XX X

X X X

X SOLD



Hello Carden Friends and Families, Our annual Multicultural Festival Fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, October 24, and we need your help gatheringitems and services for the event. Volunteer hours will be awarded for donations ($20 of donations = 1 volunteer hour). If you are able to donate or loan us any items from this wish list, please contact Jessica Huber at [email protected]. Thank you for your assistance. We look forward to making this event a success!

Hot dogs – kosher, all beef, no fillersIce Music – DJ or live musicNapkinsPaper platesPaper trays and bowls for foodPlastic utensilsPop up tents (donation or loan)Printing services – flyers, signsShaved Ice MachineTables and chairs Trash bags

Volunteers! Grandparents, friends, and relatives are welcome to volunteer at the carnival and earn volunteer hours for your family!

Air hornsBaked goods for Food Service BalloonsBeverages – juice, sodas, bottled waterBullhornCandy – for games and rocket launcherChafing dishes and canned heatersChipsCondiments – ketchup, mustard, relishDecorations – cute, not gory or scaryFace painterFoilFood – finger foods, catered foodsGeneratorGently used booksHeliumHot dog buns



Jessica Huber 559.360.1526 | Bree Wilber 559.908.4842QUESTIONS

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