Staff Appreciation The 4th grade parents showed their appreciation for the Flynn staff in November with a full array of hot soups and fresh breads, donated by Klingers, served with butter and olive oil. They also got a Flynn parent specialty, fried rice and eggrolls. Sparkling water and soda rounded out the meal. It was a warm and cozy luncheon that the staff seemed to really enjoy.
This month and this week, the PTO is charged with staff appreciation. Once again, food is our theme and staff will be treated to an Italian themed lunch with baked ziti, salad, breads and homemade baked goods. Thank you to the parents making dishes and baking - Flynn staff will love it!
For the start of the new year, 3rd grade parents will be appreciating staff by cleaning and stocking the breakroom. If you are a 3rd grade parent who wants to help, cleaning elves plan to meet on the 26th of December to have things ready for after the break. Contact Lisa Tulkop to help - lisaspurplepalace @gmail.com
TOYS! The PTO funded the purchase of some outdoor toys to help keep kids active and industrious in the snow during recess. We are hoping for some great construction projects to come out of the infusion of shovels, trowels, snowblock makers and plastic tubs. As soon as we get some snow, ask your child how the toys are received. We bet they will be a big hit!
The Annual Holiday School Assembly is scheduled for December 22nd at 8:30 am. Parents are invited to join their child in the multipurpose room for caroling, reporting on the Intervale fundraiser and to see Mr. Clarke choke down brussel sprouts. Last year it was kissing a cow, this year it is cruciferous vegetables - I for one, would choose the veggies - Russel sprouts are yummy!
JJ Flynn Theatre committee has begun meeting to plan the production of Narnia. The ball is rolling - now we need you! The next meeting is on Tues, Jan 10 at 6:45 in the learning center. Don Wright from the Very Merry Theatre will be there. 4/5 students will have acting roles and 3rd graders are encouraged to join the chorus. We don't plan to strong arm anyone to participate, but know that this is an awesome opportunity for all children to explore acting and singing and maybe find a true calling. We offer this during school hours so that any child can participate and teachers/administration are flexible because they recognize how important the arts are in nurturing the whole child. We have lots of opportunities for parents too! You do not need to have a child in the play to participate - the last 2 years we had parents from K, 1, 2 helping in lead roles - just because.... Do you have a desire to help and/or a skill to share? Reach out to us - come join the team! Questions can be directed to Sarah Smith at sarah@esptrans.com
Breaking news: Auditions will be during the week of January 9th and parts will be announced the next week. Practice will begin later in the month. Don Wright will visit classrooms after the break and interested students will have some paperwork for parents to complete giving permission for them to participate. The play is a family event - family participation in costumes/volunteering will be required.
Check your Calendar...
- December 14 - Early Release Day at 11:30
- December 22 - Schoolwide Meeting (Parents welcome)
- December 19 - Chess Club
- December 23 - January 2 - Winter Break
- January 5 - PTO Meeting
- January 14 - Family Traditions Dinner
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