Hey there Flynn Families - Hope you had a fine, sun filled, bike riding, math game playing, PTO attending week! We were thrilled to see the huge turnout of families at Flynn Math night - thank you to all the staff that brought this opportunity to life - we look forward to this as a yearly event!Flynn families continue to share their appreciation of Flynn staff each month. Several weeks ago the kindergarten families treated the teachers to breakfast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with each of the days provided by each of the three classes.
On Tuesday the break room got a burst of spring with flower arrangements. Along with small planters of mini daffodils and african violets from Flynn families, there were three large vases of flowers and a large flower arrangement provided by two local florists.
Chappell's Vermont Recycle's flowers provided flowers from their wonderful program, info here: http://recycleflowers.
Stray Cat Flower Farm, located in the intervale, donated a beautiful flower arrangement, created especially for our teachers and staff. Stray Cat Flower Farm's website is here: http://www.straycatflowers.com
On Thursday, parents created a flower garden wall with paper flowers colored by kindergarten students. Each flower has a sentence about why our children love Flynn teachers.
Help Needed! to take picturess of incoming kindergardeners next friday during all 3 sessions...8:30, 10 and 12. Contact Karen Carr if you can help with one or more of these slots! kcarr@bsdvt.org
Take note! There is a new tab at the top of the blog that will take you to the most updated Treasurer's report - take a look at how our fundraising is going and where our money is being allocated. We always welcome questions and suggestions - the PTO is all of us and we aim to support initiatives at Flynn school that support the entire learning community.
Silent Auction Donations Needed Hello Flynn Families!
We will be holding a small silent auction at Spring Fest on Sunday, May 19 from 2-4. We are looking for donations of woodwork, crafts, art pieces, photographs etc... that we could auction off to benefit the school. If you are an artist and have an item you are willing to donate please contact Tammy Kuypers at kuypers5@yahoo.com. If you have any other ideas let us know! For example: ride to school in a fancy car, prepare a dinner, private yoga session, yard work, boat ride, etc. Thanks for your consideration. The Fundraising Committee
Young Women Talk About School, Work, and Becoming Adults:
Why We Should Listen and What We Can Do
Many young women in Vermont describe themselves as ill-equipped and under-prepared for the challenges of school, work, career, economic independence, and adulthood—absolutes that await them in the not-too-distant future. Reflecting upon their educational experiences and job histories in nine listening sessions and in written surveys, two hundred young women, ages 15-25 from Brattleboro to St. Johnsbury, the majority from families of limited financial means, articulated a host of concerns:- minimal exposure to a broad range of careers and professional female role models
- few personal allies to provide support
- lack of practical skills related to personal finance
- fears around how to live independently
- relational aggression among their peers
- limited expectations for work that taps into talent and passion
Download the summary or the full report, which examines how well we’re preparing young women, who are twice as likely to live in poverty as their male counterparts, to make informed, deliberate choices about education and work and to shoulder the financial responsibilities of adulthood. http://vtworksforwomen.org/enoughsaid/
Spring Playground Fundraiser: Dan’s Chocolate’s TIMELINE & INFO
There will be an order form that your child will bring home this Wednesday, May 8th.
Help your child sell chocolates over the next 2 weeks (May 8-20). Submit your order
forms online and drop off checks in the office no later than May 21. All chocolate (and
your child’s cash reward!) will be available to pick up on Thursday May 30th. ALL the
proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to the playground! Our hope is to sell
enough chocolate to have a NEW PLAYGROUND THIS FALL! If you have questions
contact Sarah DeShaw 399-2882
May 8 - Order forms home - Start Selling!
May 8-May 20 - Sell!
May 21 - Orde forms due back to school
May 30 - Delivery and rewards
*Cash rewards MUST be picked up by a parent or guardian- no cash will be sent home with students
N o M o r e C h e a p Toy s ! Yo u r k i d s w i l l b e rewarded for t heir efforts with a cash reward!
Sell 15 packs: get $15 cash reward!
Sell 30 packs: get $30 cash reward!
Sell 45 packs: get $45 cash reward!
Sell 60 packs: get $60 cash reward!
Speaking of the Playground... There is a lot of excitement being generated about plans for rehabbing our outdoor play/learning spaces at Flynn. We are so lucky to have a large campus and loads of possibilities! We need your help imagining what we can have at Flynn in the near future. Take a look at the video below produced at the Sustainability Academy in Burlington. Are there things here that you want for Flynn school children? What are they? We would love you to start dreaming, chatting with other parents and putting your ideas out there - this video might inspire you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxFLk9pT-Ow&feature=share
We encourage you to let Mr. Clarke know what you think. Graham can be reached at gclarke@bsdvt.org
SAVE THE DATE
May 6 - Chess Club in Library from 2:45-3:45 - All abilities welcome!
May 9 - Flynn Chorus Concert - Hunt Middle School auditorium. 6:30 start, students in seats by 6:15
May 10 - Kindergarten Orientation
May 9 - Flynn Chorus Concert - Hunt Middle School auditorium. 6:30 start, students in seats by 6:15
May 10 - Kindergarten Orientation
May 13 - Chess Club in Library from 2:45-3:45 - All abilities welcome!
May 19 - Springfest4pm
May 21 - Fifth Grade Orientation to Hunt Middle School (parent meeting)
May 22 - Staff Appreciation Luncheon at Flynn -forms were sent home last week in backpacks - let us know how you can help!
May 22 - Open House at St. Joes for students entering grades 1,2.
6-7pm
June 11 - Flynn Olympics
June 11 - 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony
June 13 - Last Day of School (early dismissal)
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