Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Artsonia Artist of the Week Finalist

We have a finalist!!! One vote a day from each computer (so if you have a class, take them in and have them vote for you!) If Graycen wins, she wins $50 art supplies and Zebra Zone wins $100 worth of art supplies!!!! See what they just sent me on email!
We need all ZZ parents to vote! It’s super easy, click on the link, click on the barnyard artwork! That’s it!

Great News! Graycen9, from Zebra Zone Ccc, has been selected as a finalist for this week's "Artist of the Week" award for the PreK-3rd age group. The finalist who receives the most online votes between now and Saturday November 7 will be selected as our "Artist of the Week."

To view the finalists and cast your vote, simply click on the link below. Voting is limited to one vote per computer per day for each age group!

http://www.artsonia.com/aotw/vote/0/6603966

The "Artist of the Week" will be featured on the Artsonia homepage and will receive a commemorative plaque from Artsonia. In addition, Blick Art Materials has generously donated $100 gift certificates to the winning teachers and $50 to the winning artists.

All fan club members from Zebra Zone Ccc have just been sent an email inviting them to vote, but we encourage you to personally spread the word at school, making sure all your students cast their votes right away!

Thank you for submitting your artwork to Artsonia and helping every child be an artist!

Sincerely,
Your friends at Artsonia

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Individual Pictures Tomorrow

Tomorrow, November 4th, children will be taking individual pictures. Proofs will go home shortly and you can order then if you are interested!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Artsonia

Zebra Zone Site: http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=118904


At this time, ALL teachers have submitted artwork for their class. Hopefully every student has been represented and we will continue to update their accounts with new beautiful pieces! Parents should have received parent codes from their teachers as well.
If not, please email Stephanie.Walton@springbranchisd.com to get your code.

At this time, we've had 2247 school visitors to see the artwork!
Artsonia Ranking for this school year:in the state in the nation 340 art published #40 #581 44 fanclub members #61 #1053 21 comments approved by parents #45 #816 $ of $$$ funds #60 #1057 overall rank #53 #808

Don't forget to order gifts for Christmas time! We've heard there will be a sale on ornaments and mugs coming soon too! Have a special project for the holidays you've made with your child, leave it with Stacy, Elaine or Rosemary and they can get it to Ms. Lanie's room or Stephanie in time for Holiday cards, gifts, etc...

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Minutes 10-13-09

Minutes 10-13-09

Randall’s Field Trip Thursday, October 22nd
Fireflies 9:15
Bumblebees 10:00
Friday, October 23rd
Grasshoppers 9:15
WWS 3s 10:00

Fall Festival is Friday, October 30th from 3-5 PM
Parade starts promptly at 3:00
No Scary costumes- no weapons or wands
Pick up children from the front. Do not follow in after the parade, too chaotic.

Fundraising
Cookie Dough- Money due on Monday, October 19th
Artsonia- your child will have artwork uploaded. You can order items with their artwork on it. www.artsonia.com/school/zebra1

T-Shirts
Did better this year.
In the future, have the t-shirts ready for teachers.
2 separate pages to separate big form, make less confusing

Membership
126 total members
Join anytime!!!

Room Parents
Responsibilities- organize birthdays, luncheons, auction, Christmas, (sometimes end of year gift also)
Pass the teachers favorites list to the other parents
You can ask for a lump sum, spring/fall dues, or $$$ as it comes along
Christmas- usually a little more for lead teacher
Luncheon- about 50 people to feed
We need to have a Room parent meeting soon!!!

Fundraiser
Popcorn- new product out of San Antonio
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Friday, October 9, 2009

October PAC Meeting

Please join us on Tuesday, October 13th for our monthly PAC meeting. We will be meeting at 4:00 in the Bendwood Library!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

PAC Minutes 9-15-09

PAC Minutes 9-15-09

Between ZZ and WW 126 people (78 families)- Great turn out!!! You can still join if you have not done so already!

Roommoms- responsibilities are to collect class dues to pay for teacher luncheons, auction baskets, celebrate birthdays, and Christmas. Share the Teacher’s favorites list with the parents in the class.

Wish Lists- check out your class’ board.

Pictures- offer to pay for printing pictures. Talk to each teacher about how and where they print pictures

Fundraising- Cookie Sales- We need a parent to help organize this. Some families choose to “opt-out” and donate $$$ instead. We also need a parent to help with Original Art Works, which we do in the spring.

Auction Chair- Cayce Rabel and Caroline Bennett will work on this. If you would like help, let them know.

Friday, September 11, 2009

PAC Meeting

Our first meeting of the 2009-2010 school year will be on Tuesday, September 15th at 4:00 in the Bendwood Library. Please join us!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Phone Numbers and Nurse's Email

Our new school nurse's email is Judith.Christopherson@springbranchisd.com

Phone numbers to reach the office staff are:

Stacy Brezina- 713-251-5261
Elaine Mlcak- 713-251-5262
Rosemary Ixcamparij- 713-251-5260

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

BIG FORM

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXmi4Kk7FkYqZGZqYnFoa3RfMXpxN2hmYmRw&hl=en

The Big Form- where you pay PAC dues and buy t-shirts- is due Friday, September 4th. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Friday, August 7, 2009

2009-2010 Calendar



http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=rib2gmks6d35s4fcm11k8bretc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago

LUNCH

Parents,
The cafeteria will be closed until the first day of SBISD's school year- Monday, August 24th. Make sure your child brings a lunch until then. Breakfast and snacks will be provided!

Meet the Teacher

We look forward to meeting everyone on Wednesday, August 12th. We will be having our Annual Meet the Teacher from 2:30-3:30. Come meet in the Cafeteria for introductions of the teachers and information about the Bendwood Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). See you there!

Monday, March 9, 2009

PAC Meeting 3/10

Reminder- PAC meeting tomorrow (3-10-09) at 4:00 PM in the Bendwood Library. We will be discussing the upcoming Auction!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

PAC Meeting Minutes 2-10-09

Meeting on 2/10/09- Bendwood PAC

Auction- Classes make baskets- room moms in charge of baskets for each class to donate. Themes due on March 10th.
Auction on April 24th at 5:00.
Auction Baskets- try to get more things donated
Room moms will type up lists of what are in the baskets. Shrink wrap on April 16th and set up on April 17th. Bidding sheets go out on Wednesday 4/22.


February 17-20th Community Helpers Week- Pilot from Continental, SBISD K9 unit, SBISD Bus Driver, Ambulance

Oasis for Children Feb. 26th

February 27th is Rodeo Day- pony ride, parade, need a homemade stick horse

February 16 we are CLOSED!!!