prairieview pto pride 12/16/11
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Prairieview PTO Pride Newsletter 12/16/11TRANSCRIPT
December 16, 2011 Vo lume 5, I s sue 8
Prairieview PTO Pride PTO Board Members
Kristi James – President
913-549-8690
Beth McGowan – Vice President
847-223-2770
Kathy Stanislowski – Vice President
847-548-2511
Staci Parmer – Treasurer
847-548-9137
Stephanie Arnopolin – Ways and Means
847-543-8818
Jacki Galauskas – Ways and Means
847-986-4307
Tina Coleman – Volunteer Coordinator
847-740-3253
Melanie Bruce – Newsletter
847-223-9757
Upcoming Events
♦ Winter vacation begins, December 19th
♦ School resumes, Tuesday, January 3rd
♦ No School, Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 16th
♦ Market Day orders due, Wednesday, January 18th
♦ Soup’er Chili and Bingo Night, Friday, January 20th
♦ Market Day pick-up, Saturday, January 21st
♦ DON’T FORGET TO FRIEND THE PRAIRIEVIEW PTO ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE UPDATES!
Pals Tree
Thank you to everyone who participated in the PALS tree this year. We are very pleased to report that all of the tags were selected and gifts returned. We know that there are always a lot of ways to give to others during the holidays, and we really appreciate the generosity that our Prairieview community has shown. Thank you!
Soup’er Chili and Bingo Night On Friday, January 20th we will be holding our 2nd annual Soup’er Chili and Bingo Night! If you think you make the greatest chili or have a super soup recipe, we invite you to participate in the competition! All you need is a batch of your soup and chili and a crockpot to keep it warm! If you would like to enter the cook-off, please get in touch with Beth McGowan (contact info to the right). If you just want to come and vote on which soup or chili is the best, we will be offering a bowl for only a $1 and you can sample all the different entries! Following the chili cook-off we will be holding a Family Bingo Night that is free for all of our Prairieview families! So, please mark your calendar now for this great family event and start working on those recipes!
Market Day
In this season of gratitude and giving, we would to personally thank all who have supported our Market Day fundraiser this fall, either by ordering products or by volunteering their time at a sale. Special thanks this month to Woodview School and to their large number of volunteers. Extra special thanks to Cyndie Fidanze, Sharon Wilson, Irene Braun, the Avon PTO Board, and Stephanie Weatherly, who are our district’s individual school Market Day chairs, for all of their hard work this school year. Our sales would not have run as smoothly as they did had it not been for their efforts. Remember our Market Day grocery program sales are monthly. Please submit your orders for the January sale by Wednesday, January 18th. Pick-up for the January sale will be on Saturday, January 21st at Meadowview from 9 – 11 am. Don’t forget – prepaid online orders get curbside pick-up! See you in January!
Recycled Wreath Making!
Congratulations to all of the Prairieview classes who made it to the finals of the Shedd Aquarium Recycled Wreath Contest! The Shedd Aquarium challenged classrooms across the Chicagoland area to create a wreath using all recycled materials and then to explain their concept. Of the 116 entries, 25 finalists were selected and six of them came from Prairieview! The finalist wreaths came from Mrs. Mall, Mrs. Mayer, and Mrs. Erickson’s 4th grades, Ms. Hammer’s Pre-K, Mrs. Kalata’s kindergarten, and Ms. Morton’s 2nd grade. All of the finalist wreaths can be found on Shedd Aquarium's Wreath-Cycled Classroom Challenge Facebook page (click link to go directly). The winning wreath will be selected by the number of “likes” the wreath receives on the Facebook page and voting is open until Sunday, December 18th. The winning classroom will receive a field trip to the Shedd Aquarium including transportation, lunch at the aquarium and favors so please take a moment and help one of classrooms win this great prize! Also, if you are visiting the Shedd Aquarium over the holidays, all of the wreaths will be on display through January 5th in the Caribbean Reef exhibit area! Good luck Wreath-Cycled Classroom Challenge finalists!
Scrapbooking Alert!
The PTO is planning our first Scrapbooking Night Out for early next year! You can either come by yourself and enjoy an evening out or bring your 3rd or 4th grade kids to spend the evening with you. We hope this will be a relaxing time to work on the scrapbooking you haven’t been able to get to, or learn a fun new hobby as you work alongside some of the talented scrapbookers we have at Prairieview! Look for more details on this fun event in the newsletter in January!
SchoolaMoola
Send your holiday greetings this season with personalized photo cards, and create memorable gifts when you design a customized photo book or calendar! Take the worry out of finding a parking place, waiting in line, and searching for the perfect present, and, help our school at the same time.
Get 25% off your entire order AND free shipping by entering PROMO CODE: Holiday25 through December 18! You save, and our school receives up to 40% of your order back as a rebate. Simply logon to our SchoolaMoola website below to get started.
Logon to: www.13001.schoolamoola.com
Community Key: prairieview
Password: prairieview
Recycled Wreath Project Attention all Prairieview Families: Nineteen of the classes here at Prairieview entered a recent contest for the Shedd Aquarium. Classes were asked to make a wreath out of recycled products and write an essay about how recycling will help our environment. While all the wreaths will be considered in a variety of categories decided upon by the Shedd Aquarium, six classes have been nominated for the "fan favorites" category, and we need your votes. The "fan favorites" category relies on viewers to "like" the wreaths as they view them on Facebook. If you have a Facebook account and would like to support our six classes, please visit the website below and click "like" when you see a wreath from Prairieview. http://www.facebook.com/#!/sheddaquarium
Are you looking for a simple, fun project to do with your child over winter break? Here’s an idea courtesy of Champions Extended Learning:
Snowman Soup
Materials: 1 individual pack hot chocolate mix 3 Hershey kisses 10-15 mini marshmallows Candy Cane 1 coffee mug Put all items together in a small Ziploc baggie decorated by your child. Put the baggie into the coffee mug. This is a perfect idea for a gift as well! If giving Snowman Soup as a gift, you can also attach the following tag: Snowman Soup
Was told you've been real good this year. Always glad to hear it! With freezing weather drawing near, you'll need to warm the spirit! So here's a little Snowman Soup, complete with stirring stick. Add hot water, sip it slow. It's sure to do the trick!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday2 3 4 5 6
RICE KRISPIES
Strawberry Waffle Crackers
Fruit Juice
CORN POPS
Apple Waffle Crackers
Fruit Juice
APPLE FRUIT MUFFIN
Blended Fruit Juice
FROOT LOOPS
Belly Bears
Fruit Juice
9 10 11 12 13
COCOA KRISPIES
Jungle Crackers
Fruit Juice
FROOT LOOPS
(LOW SUGAR)
Raisin Bran Muffin
Fruit Juice
BERRY BERRY KIX
Honey Belly Bears
Fruit Juice
CINNAMON SUPERSTIX
Jungle Crackers
Fruit Juice
CORN FLAKES
Apple Waffle Crackers
Fruit Juice
16 17 18 19 20
FROSTED FLAKES
Graham Crackers
Fruit Juice
CORN POPS
Apple Waffle Crackers
Fruit Juice
APPLE FRUIT MUFFIN
Blended Fruit Juice
APPLE JACKS
Cinnamon Belly Bears
Blended Fruit Juice
23 24 25 26 27
CRISPIX CEREAL
Honey Grahams
Fruit Juice
CINNAMON TOAST
CRUNCH
Blueberry Muffin
Fruit Juice
GOLDEN GRAHAM
CEREAL
Honey Grahams
Fruit Juice
CINNAMON SUPERSTIX
Jungle Crackers
Fruit Juice
MINI WHEATS
LITTLE BITES
Strawberry Waffle Crackers
Fruit Juice
30 31
RICE KRISPIES
Strawberry Waffle Crackers
Fruit Juice
SUPERSTIX
W/STRAWBERRY CREAM
CHEESE
Jungle Crackers
Fruit Juice
January 2012
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free
866/632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through Federal Relay service at 800/877-8339; or 800/845-6136
(Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
***ALL MEALS SERVED WITH APPROPRIATE CONDIMENTS AND A CHOICE OF MILK. ***MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
BREAKFAST
GRAYSLAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 46
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday2 3 4 5 6
MINI CORN DOGS
W/POTATO FUN SHAPES
CRISPY CHICKEN FILLET
(WHOLE GRAIN)
PATTY MELT SANDWICH
ON WHOLE WHEAT BREADCHEESE PISA PIZZA
Blue Raspberry Frozen Juice
BarGarden Vegetables Cut Green Beans Mixed Fruit Cup
Funky Fruit Punch
Applesauce (all natural)Pear Cup Grape Juice
Hamburger Bun
Oatmeal Cookie
9 10 11 12 13
FRENCH TOAST STICKS
W/SAUSAGE
CHICKEN TENDERS
(Whole Grain)
W/POTATO WEDGES
CHARBROILED
HAMBURGERCHEESE PIZZA DIPPERS
Potato Rounds Mixed Fruit Cup Maple Baked Beans Marinara Dipping Sauce
Blended Fruit Juice Mini Pretzels Fresh Banana Fresh Baby Carrots
Hamburger Bun Pineapple Cup
Fritos
16 17 18 19 20
HOMESTYLE CHILI
W/BEANS
CHICKEN DIPPERS
(whole grain)W/TOMATO
PARMESAN SAUCE
HOT DOG
FRENCH FRIES
PEPPERONI PISA PIZZA
(WHOLE WHEAT)
Buttered Corn Applesauce Cup Fresh Orange Fresh Baby Carrots
Cherry Frozen Juice Bar Soft Breadstick Hot Dog Bun Pear Cup
Tortilla Rounds (Whole Grain)
23 24 25 26 27
TOASTED TURKEY HAM
& CHEESE SANDWICH
SPAGHETTI
(WHOLE WHEAT)
W/ MEAT SAUCE
BAKED CHICKEN
NUGGETS(WHOLE GRAIN)
ITALIAN CHICKEN
PARMESAN
(WHOLE GRAIN)
CHEESE PIZZA DIPPERS
Potato Wedges Green Garden Peas Mashed Sweet Potatoes Garden Vegetables Marinara Dipping Sauce
Apple-Cranberry Juice Mixed Fruit Cup Fresh Pear Fresh Banana Mixed Greens Salad
Cheddar Goldfish Crackers Soft Breadstick Wheat Bread Hamburger Bun Peach Cup
Fritos
30 31
LOW FAT TOASTED
CHEESE
ON WHEAT BREAD
POPCORN CHICKEN
W/POTATO FUN SHAPES
Tomato Soup Pineapple Cup
Grape Juice Corn Muffin
January 2012
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,
or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free
866/632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through Federal Relay service at 800/877-8339; or 800/845-6136
(Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
***ALL MEALS SERVED WITH APPROPRIATE CONDIMENTS AND A CHOICE OF MILK. ***MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
K-6 ENHANCED
GRAYSLAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 46
January 2012January 2012
January 1st - New Year’s DayJanuary 10th - Save the Eagles DayJanuary 16th - MLK DayJanuary 17th - Ben Franklin’s Birthday
3 Reasons Why Reading Classic
Books Is Good For Your Brain!
Winter Sudoku!Every row, column and mini-grid must contain
the letters SNOWFLAKE. Don’t guess - use logic!E
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courtesy of www.activityvillage.co.ukkeeping kids busy
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By reading the classics to improve your mind you can give yourself an advantage. These examples illustrate 3 ways reading the classics will help you succeed.
1. Bigger Vocabulary Having a bigger vocabulary is like having a tool box with more tools. A larger arsenal of words enables you to express yourself more elo-quently.
2. Improved Writing Ability While reading you uncon-sciously absorb the grammar and style of the author. This infl uence carries over to writing, helping form clear, rhythmic sentences.
3. Improved Speaking Ability Studying works of genius will teach you to express yourself with clarity and style. By improving your command of the English language, you’ll become more persuasive, sound more intelligent, and enjoy an advantage over less articulate people.
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/improve-your-mind-by-reading-the-classics/
Donating one pint of blood can save up to three lives. http://www.americasblood.org/go.cfm?do=page.view&pid=12
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Calories! What are they?Calories can be defi ned as potential energy for the body. In fact, anything we eat is considered to be potential energy for our body. This energy can take the form of fats, cholesterol, carbo-hydrates or proteins, and each of these has a respective number of calories.
Everyone needs a different amount of calories, de-pending on factors such as age, weight, and activity level. For example, a small child needs a great deal less than a full grown adult. Likewise, a construction worker needs more than someone working a desk job, because the active labor demands more calories.
In order to help balance your calorie intake, you should participate in a regular exercise regimen. If you are not normally active, try jogging for just fi fteen minutes each day. This can burn from 145 to 180 calories,
and will help you lose weight over time. Withregular activity, you can live a healthy life,increase your fi tness level and avoid potentially serious health problems.
http://healthylifejournal.org/articles/what-are-calories-and-how-do-they-affect-you/
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Hot Foods Hot and Cold Foods Cold!Foods that are not cooked to, held at, or stored at the right temperature are sometimes dangerous! Many foods contain small amounts of microorganisms called bacteria that will not grow if they are stored, cooked, and held cor-rectly. However, dangerous bacteria can grow and cause foodborne illness, often referred to as food poisoning, if foods are not handled properly. Sometimes foodborne illness is mild, but other times it is severe and even fatal in some people. Foods which have been completely
cooked and are to be served hot should be held at 140
degrees or above. This can be achieved on the stove or in a hot plate or chafi ng dish. Temperatures should be monitored with an accurate cooking thermometer. If tem-peratures drop below 140 degrees, quickly reheat to 165 degrees, but you may only reheat one time safely.
http://extension.missouri.edu/extensioninfonet/article.asp?id=3004
XylophoneThe xylophone is a musical instrument in the percus-sion family that consists of wooden (not steel) bars struck by mallets. It received its name from the Greek word xylon, mean-ing “wood”, and the word phone, meaning “sound”.
The xylophone is included in band and orchestral ensembles, where it can be used both for solo work and for back up, and it is also included in drum corps pit percussion.
Broadway has always used the xylophone as part of the pit orchestra. The opening to Porgy and Bess contains a
diffi cult and impressive part for xylophone. Bruce Springsteen (pictured) also had two hit songs which incorporated the
xylophone - “Born To Run” and “Hungry Heart.”
Even Fred Flintstone used a xylophone. The
sound of Fred’s twinkling toes at the bowling alley
aren’t made by his toes... they’re made by a xylophone!
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-xylophone.
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RAY CHARLESRay Charles was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950’s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960’s with his crossover success on ABC Re-cords, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums.
Charles was the son of Aretha Williams, a share-cropper, and Bailey Robinson, a railroad repair man, mechanic and handyman. He started to lose his sight
at the age of fi ve and went completely blind by the age of seven, apparently due to glaucoma. He attended school at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine from 1937 to 1945,where he developed his musical talent.
When he was 17, he moved to Seattle in 1947 (where he fi rst met and befriended a 14 year old Quincy Jones) and soon started recording and achieved his fi rst hit with “Confession Blues” in 1949.
Following his commercial and pop crossover break-through with the hit single “What’d I Say”, ABC offered Charles a $50,000 annual advance, higher royalties than previously offered and eventual ownership of his masters — a very valuable and lucrative deal at the time. The single furthered Charles’s mainstream
appeal, while becoming a Top 10 pop hit and selling a million copies in the United States.
In 1987, he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and
in 1991, he was inducted to the Rhythm & Blues Foundation. Charles died on June 10, 2004 at 11:35 a.m. of lung cancer at his home in Beverly Hills, California,
surrounded by family and friends. He was 73 years old.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Charles
Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes. One can gener-ally describe the eggplant as having a pleas-antly bitter taste and spongy texture.
In addition to featuring a host of vitamins and minerals, eggplant also contains important phytonu-trients, many which have antioxi-dant activity. Antioxidants reduce the risk for chronic diseases in-cluding cancer and heart disease.
Choose eggplants that are fi rm and heavy for their size. Their skin should be smooth and shiny, and their color, whether it be purple, white or green, should be vivid. They should be free of discoloration, scars, and bruises, which usually indicate that the fl esh beneath has become damaged and possibly decayed.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=22
Vegetable of the Month!
Eggplant!