Parent-Teacher-Student Association - PTSA

Together, we can make a BIG difference in the lives of our children!

Hello Awesome Folwell Families! Happy May!

We have exciting news to share with you! As of May 1, we have already raised $6,190 for the new addition to the Folwell playground! Yippee!

Our goal is $30,000! So, let�s seize this great opportunity to make a big difference in the lives of our children! Let�s work together and do our very best to raise the remainder of the money needed for the playground by the end of this school year!

Sound impossible? Never! TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT!

Here�s how you can help:

1. Please help your child find sponsors for the Folwell Olympic Fun Run! This includes family and friends who live outside of Rochester. Remember, donations can be made online by going to http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Folwellplayground. Click on the green �Donate� button and enter the donation amount. Then, click on the blue sentence, �Dedicate my donation to someone� and enter �jogathon/Student�s name/Teacher�s name.

2. Please donate a special gift, hobby or talent for the Silent Auction, which will be held during the Carnival on May 11. A decorated cake for a special occasion or a golf lesson are a few examples. Please contact Kaya Garcia at or Betty Kennel at with any questions.

3. Please come to the Folwell Carnival and Silent Auction on May 11, 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Also, we are in great need of volunteers on the day of this event! To sign up for a shift, please contact Bethany Wood at .

4. And, of course, we gladly accept monetary donations in any amount! Checks may be made out to �Folwell PTSA� and returned to the main office. Donations may be made online by going to the Folwell homepage.

Please contact me if you have any questions at .

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Kerrie Bonacci

FOLWELL CARNIVAL AND SILENT AUCTION

Mark your calendars for May 11th for the Folwell Carnival. This annual event is something all Folwell families look forward to. There will be carnival games, carnival food, a silent auction, raffle and more.

Along with all of the fun, there will be many opportunities for you to help out by volunteering for a shift. The carnival cannot happen without everyone's help.

Please click here for more information as well as a copy of the Volunteer Schedule.

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

May 7-11 is Staff Appreciation Week. The PTSA will be providing daily treats and messages to the staff. For a more personalized touch, we would like the kids to write a note to their teacher(s). Have them say something special and send the note directly to the teacher. This will really make the week special!

In addition, the PTSA will be providing the staff with breakfast on Thursday, May 10th. Watch for the email if you would like to contribute some food or contact Jodi Hass at .

BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT

COMING TO FOLWELL ELEMENTARY PARENTS: Becoming a Love and Logic Parent� A two-hour training program will deliver practical, on-the-mark ideas and techniques for working with today�s children in really loving, consistent ways.

Please click here to register and find more information.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!

The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held the week of May 8 � 11. When your child buys one book, they will get one free. This is a great way to add to your library in time for the summer break.

YOUNG AUTHORS, YOUNG ARTISTS CONFERENCE

Folwell 4th and 5th graders are welcome to attend the 25th Annual Young Authors, Young Artists Conference on Friday, May 18th held at the RCTC campus. This event will give students an opportunity to attend workshops given by various authors and artists. Students will come together to enjoy sessions ranging from character development, art making, poetry writing, cartooning, illustrating, comic book creation, and book arts. The cost to attend this workshop is $45 and children will need to bring their own lunch and drink. Scholarships are available. Adult chaperones are also needed to accompany students for the day. To celebrate their 25th conference, there will be no charge for chaperones this year!

Registration for this event is due by April 10th. Look for more information, including registration materials, to come home next Thursday, Mar. 22nd. Additional information is also available at www.ssc.coop/Page/122 or you can contact Marie Lindloff at .

FOLWELL OLYMPIC FUN RUN - JOG-A-THON

As you should already know, we are working hard to provide Folwell with a new playground. On May 22 and 23 we will hold a fun run/jog-a-thon. This is a fun opportunity for students to help raise funds for our new playground equipment!
Please click here for a copy of the pledge form. Thank you for your support!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

hank you so very much to Mrs. Nelson, Valerie Presa and all the awesome volunteers at Folwell Movie Night! It was a tremendous success and all the kids had a blast!

Thank you to Marianne Couser and all of the many volunteers who have helped out at Running Club. The kids are getting so much exercise and having a blast while doing so.

APRIL/MAY/JUNE IMPORTANT DATES

APRIL
30 District Math Testing, Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 begins today and ends on May 4
MAY
3 Love & Logic Class for parents of school-aged kids in Media Center, 6:30 PM
7 Teacher Appreciation Week begins today and ends on May 11
8 Teacher Appreciation Day
8 Quarterly Assembly in Gym, Math Magic at 9:45 AM
8 Scholastic Book Fair in Media Center begins today and ends on May 11
11 Folwell Carnival, 5:30-8:00 PM
14 Late Start 11:15 AM/ NO AM Kindergarten
14 PTSA Meeting in Media Center, 6:30 PM
15 Science MCA, 5th Grade
15 4th Grade Field Trip to Quarry Hill, 12:45-3:15 PM
18 Young Authors and Young Artists Conference, 8:15-1:45 PM
21 5th Grade Overnight Field Trip to Eagle Bluff begins today and ends on May 22
22 Jog-a-thon for Grades 1, 2 & 4 (rain date May 24)
23 Spirit Assembly in Gym, 9:45 AM
23 Jog-a-thon for Grades 3 & 5 (rain date May 29)
24 3rd Grade Field Trip to Downtown Rochester
28 NO SCHOOL/ Memorial Day
JUNE
4 Track and Field Day, 9:30-3:15 PM
6 5th Grade Recognition
7 Last Day of School
7 Awards Assembly, 10:00-11:00 AM & Music on Wheels, 1:15-3:30 PM

Please contact any of the executive board members with questions, concerns or to get involved with the PTSA!

Executive Board!
President: Kerrie Bonacci
President-Elect: Amy Crockett
Secretary: Laura Franzen
Treasurer: Joanna Hadad