John C. Fremont PTA
4000 E. 4th St.
Long Beach, CA 90814
Phone: 562-439-6873
President: Michelle Anderson
president@fremont-pta.orgLong Beach Council PTA
Thirty- Third District PTA
California State PTA
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Ease on Down to the Fremont Carnival 5/19/2012
Saturday, May 19 11am – 4pm Pre-sale for carnival tickets!!!
50 cents a ticket$12.50 worth for $10 and $25 worth for $20
Buy online before Wednesday 5/16/2012 and they will be delivered to your classroom:
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Book Fair – 4/23-4/27
The Scholastic Book Fair is here! In addition to the shopping hours below, you can shop online anytime before April 30 at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/fremontelemsch3. Many more titles are available online! Your purchases will be shipped free of charge to Fremont and distributed through your child’s teacher.
Book Fair Shopping Hours in the Fremont Library
Monday, April 23 After School 2:15-3:30p
Tuesday, April 24 Adult Shopping 8-9:30am and 1pm-2:15p/ After School 2:15-3:30p
Wednesday, April 25 After School 2:15-3:30 / 6:00-8:00p (Turn Off TV Week Event)
Thursday, April 26 After School 1-3:30p Evening 6-8p (Turn Off TV Week Event)
Friday, April 27 After School 2:15-3:30p
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Turn Off TV Week – April 23-27
All Week: Children are invited to write or draw a picture in a journal each day about the adventures they had by turning the TV off! They should bring it to class on Friday to share with their teacher. They’ll get a popsicle for their efforts!
Monday 4/23: Join us for art with Inspyr Artsafterschool at lunch benches*free event
Tuesday 4/24:Family Night Out at Frisco’sEat out at Frico’s and they will give back to Fremont. Don’t forget the flyer! Frisco’s Flyer
Wednesday 4/25: Kids vs Grown ups Trivia Contest & Pajama Party 6:00pm – 8:00pm in auditorium – free event, children must have an adult with them(no drop offs)
Thursday 4/26: Hip Hop Dance Lesson for All 6:00pm – 7:30pm – free event, children must have an adult with them(no drop-offs)*please wear closed toe shoes, comfortable clothes and bring bottle of water
Friday 4/27: All students who wrote in a daily journal will receivea free Popsicle afterschool!
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Saturday April 21, 2012
Tomato Plant Sale Saturday, April 21 9:00am – 12:00 noon on grass area by cafeteria Thinking of finding your inner green thumb? Each plant is $5, lovingly planted ina one-gallon pot with organic soil. 100% of the proceeds go to support ourscience and computer labs. Come early for the best selection!!! Contact Marky Morel at markymorel@yahoo.com for more info.
Used Book Sale Saturday, April 218:00am – 12:00 noon in cafeteria If you enjoy reading….imagine finding the lastest book, classic or non-fiction all in one place! Or, better yet, lots and lots of children’s and juvenile’s books that are inexpensive, develop reading skills, and entertaining. Fremont’s Used Book Sale helps to fund our labs, so, please stop by, see us and get a great book recommendation for all the readers in your family.Donations of books for readers of any age are welcome and can be put in the bin in the office foyer! Thank you!
Cub Scout Pancake , April 21 8:00am – 12 noon at Fremont lunch tables $5 a plate for the best tasting pancakes, sausage and fruit you’ve ever had. Please come support your local Pack 14!Cub Scouts are selling tickets NOW!!!
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Our Children, Our Future
It’s that time of year again, when school budgets are discussed, and unfortunately, addition cuts are considered. It’s stressful, wondering how much deeper into our children’s educational experience the decision makers will need to go.
As it stands now, California ranks 47 out of 50 for per pupil expenditures and 50 out of 50 for our large class size. Over the past 3 years, the state has cut $20 billion from education and over 40,000 educators. Our superintendent, Chris Steinhauser, has warned that more cuts are on the horizon if funding does not increase.
Three different state initiatives that would provide funding for schools are in the process of getting the required number of signatures to be included on the November 2012 ballot. All involve some form of tax increase and differ significantly in their methodology. I do not know enough about all of them yet, and intend to learn as much as I can between now and November, before I choose what to vote for. I encourage you to do so, as well. Our votes could greatly impact the funds our schools have to provide a solid education to our kids.
I’ve included a link here, that you may find helpful with this process. It presents a comparative matrix, with an extensive list of links for further information. I’m sure there are other sources out there; these are just the initial ones I’ve looked at.
The California State PTA, has decided to participate with the drafting of and support for one of the initiatives, ”Our Children Our Future.” After a bit or research, it appeals to me; but, I do intend to look deeper into all of the options out there.
The main components of the “Our Children Our Future” measure include:
- Funding of programs that have been cut: class size reduction; science, engineering, math and technology instruction; counselors; librarians and libraries; nurses; PE, music, and art instruction; technological and college training; and teacher training. Early education/preschool programs are also included.
- Local Control: Funds are placed in a trust account, independent from all legislature control, and are distributed on a per pupil basis throughout the state to school districts.
- School boards will decide how each school site will use their money by having community forums with each school site’s parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Funds must be spent by each school site and cannot be absorbed into the district’s general fund.
- An average amount of $1,100 will be received per student. Projected Funding For Fremont; Projected Funding for Rogers Middle School; Projected Funding for Wilson HIgh School
- Funds generated through a sliding-scale, after-deduction income tax, ranging from 0.04$ for incomes below $35,000 to 2.2% for incomes over $2.2 million.
To find out more about the initiative, please follow the link.
For an explanation as to why California PTA is endorsing the measure: CaPTA Initiative Support
California PTA has asked all local PTA’s in the state to assist with acquiring signatures to get the initiative on the November ballot by asking our members, friends, and families. Over the next few weeks, petitions will be available at various events and different days of drop off or pick up.
Interested in taking a petition and getting 6 more signatures? We’ll have extras available for those who wish to ask their friends and family to support getting the initiative on the ballot. Can’t make it then? Please contact me at president@fremont-pta.org to arrange an alternate time.
That’s the news out there beyond our gem of a school! In direct relation to that, our local effort to fund our Science and Technology Labs is deeply underway. Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far. If you have not had the opportunity to do so yet, please show your support for these proven, valuable programs by giving a donation in any amount. Thank you!
Michelle Anderson – PTA President, 2010-2012
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The SOS “Check Drive” has been extended to March 16th!
Send in your donation today!
OUR KIDS ARE COUNTING ON US TO FUND THE COMPUTER AND SCIENCE LABS!
We must make a commitment now to fund these programs, or we could lose them!
Fremont’s science and technology programs are entirely funded by parent and community member donations. Let’s show our commitment to these programs! Let’s reach 100% participation by all families, at any amount! (Current grade participation is at 15-27%*) Excluding coin jar donations.
What can each of us spare for a full year of weekly science and technology instruction for our children, taught by highly-qualified teachers and state-of-the-art labs? What’s it worth to our children?
Spread a donation over a 12-month period by signing up to our monthly subscription at www.FremontSOS.com or write a check to the Long Beach Education Foundation. (Incentives apply at $180 higher). Perhaps you can donate $15 per month per child or $180 per child per year. However, any amount will help!
See below to donate today!
If you’ve already donated, thank you for your support!
Questions? Please contact Lauren Friedman SOS Chair At soschair@fremont-pta.org or at 562-506-3352. For more information check out the Fremont SOS Website.
Click below to donate in any amount:
Incentive Level Donations:
Monthly Subscriptions:
Incentives apply if you pay monthly or in one lump sum
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HELP WANTED
Are you enthusiastic about our fabulous school and its unique programs?
Would you like to participate more closely in decision-making that affects the welfare of all our student?
If so, please consider being on the Executive Board of the PTA!
There are a few PTA Board positions open for the 2012/2013 school year – Executive Vice President, Recording Secretary, Auditor, and Historian. All positions are usually for a 2-year term and will involve varying time commitments for their particular duties, in addition to:
* Attendance at monthly PTA board meetings
(last Wed. of the month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)
* Attendance (as much as possible) at monthly general PTA meetings (second Tue. of the month from 7 to 8 p.m.)
* Occasional other meetings with committee chairpersons
(4-5 per school year)
The Executive Vice President offers continual assistance to the president. Typically chairs the honorary service awards, teacher of the year essay contest, Founders’ Day, and other end of the year celebrations. Additional duties will be determined between the president and the exec. vp.
The Recording Secretary takes the minutes at all Executive Board and General Membership meetings. A log of all minutes and important organization documents is kept by the secretary. Attendance at all meetings is essential.
The Auditor is responsible for 3 audits of the PTA financial documents each year.
The Historian tracks the amount of volunteer hours of the group and records event and program activity throughout the year. Attendance at the majority of PTA events is necessary, as well as at meetings.
So if you’re looking for a way to get more involved and are interested in “throwing your hat in the ring” for any of these positions (or know someone else who might be), please contact a member of the Nominating Committee:
* Susan Tanaka-s.n.tanaka@verizon.net
* Priscilla Sanders- prismsanders@gmail.com
* Elizabeth Orr- elizabetho@orrfamily.net
* Jennifer Scharnikow-jenniekae@hotmail.com
* Stephaie Baker - stephjm13@hotmail.com
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Make it a Date Night! – An Adult Night Out!
Benefits the Science and Technology Labs
Saturday February 25 . 6:30-10:30pm
St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall
5100 east broadway • please use granada entrance
Everyone 21 & up welcome . Benefits Fremont Science & Technology Labs
free childcare provided onsite by fremont kid’s club
•see below to buy your tickets•
dinner . drinks . gaming
music . dancing . silent auction
karaoke . smoker’s lounge
For information contact Kelly Sullivan: KSullivan211@verizon.net
For information contact Kelly Sullivan: KSullivan211@verizon.net
Tickets= $50 for couples or $35 for a single
Alumni Special: $20 per person
Click to download flier or Pay online using paypal:
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A Dollar a Day and the Labs can Stay!
The Annual SOS (Support Our School)
Check Drive Begins February 2nd
“Recession Proof Our School”
“A Dollar a Day (per child) and the Labs Can Stay”
NEW DONATION LEVELS 2012:
Falcon: $540 Hand painted tile by your family (plus plaque and shopping bag)
Mighty Oak: $360 plaque recognition supporting SOS (plus shopping bag)
Acorn: $80 Donate and receive a reusable custom designed Fremont shopping bag
To donate and for more information check out our new SOS Website FremontSOS.com
. make it a date .
date night
. an adult night out
questions? contact kelly sullivan at ksullivan211@verizon.net
Tickets $45 before February 8 or $50 at the door
saturday february 25 . 6:30-10:30pm
St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall
5100 east broadway • please use granada entrance
date night
. an adult night out .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Everyone 21 & up welcome . Benefits Fremont Science & Technology Labs
free childcare provided onsite by fremont kid’s club
dinner . drinks . gaming
music . dancing . silent auction
karaoke . smoker’s lounge
. make it a date .
date night
. an adult night out .
View and download the invitation
Buy your tickets online using PAYPAL:
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