Fall Creek PTA

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School grounds CLOSED for summer

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Due to construction, the Fall Creek School grounds will be closed for the duration of the summer, starting Friday, June 26th.  Unfortunately, this also includes both front and back playgrounds.

Principal Karen Keller and Kelly Ross will be housed at South Hill during that time.  The summer phone and fax numbers where they can be reached are listed below.  A voice mail message at the regular Fall Creek office number will also contain this information.

  • Fall Creek Phone Number (@ South Hill):    274-2162
  • Fall Creek Fax Number (@ South Hill):        274-2379
Filed under: News Flash by Mike Charnoky

It’s the season for school plays!

 

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Here are the very creative — and flexible — students in Abigail’s class performing in Olive the Amazing Circus Dog.  Have photos to share from another play? Send them to secretary@fallcreekpta.org

Filed under: News Flash by Rebecca James

Ukelele Pilot Project

dsc00973dsc00976dsc00974dsc00979Louise Yavelow and Vicki Armstrong received an IPEI grant to get  24 ukeleles for Fall Creek School.  The pilot project this year worked with teaching the 5th graders on the instruments with the intention of expanding to other grades in the future.   The ukeleles are a welcome, colorful addition to our school!  Thanks Vicki and Louise!

Filed under: News Flash by dconuel

Celebrating Another Great Year

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What a wonderful crowd turned out for our playground party this evening! We had 15 competitors in the first-ever Guac-Off, marvelous food and a great group of students, parents, teachers, alumni and all sorts of extended family.

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Filed under: Event Highlights, News Flash by Rebecca James

Bike Rodeo

Tuesday, June 16th is the date for the annual Bike Rodeo Day at Fall Creek. Children should bring their helmets and their bikes or scooters to school that day, lining them up along the back playground. Throughout the day kids will come out to hear a safe biking lesson and then to test their skills on the course.

If your child needs a new helmet, you can buy one for $8 on Bike Helmet Day Thursday, June 11. You can order a helmet ahead of time, or you can drop by the table after school to buy one on the spot. You can download an order form here.

If you’d like to volunteer to help sell helmets or work the Rodeo, please contact Kathleen O’Connor (kmo8@cornell.edu, 255-9102)

Filed under: News Flash by Mike Charnoky

Spring 2009 Talent Show

The Spring 2009 Talent Show was a great success!  Thanks to everyone who participated.  Here are photos of some of the talented kids who made this happen.

Filed under: Talent show by Mike Charnoky

Spring Talent Show - Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30pm

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Come to the
Fall Creek Elementary School

Spring Talent Show

Wednesday
May 20th
6:00 - 7:30pm

Fall Creek has lots of talent!  Bring the family and join in the fun as all the kids show off their singing, dancing, acting, music making and other abilities.

Attention photographers: Bring your camera to the show!  The website and newsletter need photographs of the event.  You can submit photographs to be included by sending an email to: secretary@fallcreekpta.org.

Filed under: Event Highlights by Melissa Myers

My Father’s Dragon

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Kindergarteners in Mrs. Rowe’s class have been reading about the dragons in My Father’s Dragon. Today at morning program, one of the dragons came to life. (Thanks to Maria’s father, Paul Colucci!) The dragon will grace the kindergarten classroom until he gets too hungry and flies away to look for skunk cabbage.
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Filed under: News Flash by Rebecca James

Gallery Night - May 7th

GALLERY NIGHT

THURSDAY

MAY 7

6:30 - 7:30

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  • Come see the ceramic picture tiles every child created with Caitlin and artist in residence, Renata Wadsworth
  • Enjoy delectable snacks
  • Expand your knowledge of ceramics at a hands on, educator led exhibit provided by the Johnson Museum Of Art
  • View the architectural  plan for the new lobby incorporating the tiles
  • Hear live music provided by Sarah Cummings and students
  • Check out the slideshow of students making their tiles
Filed under: Event Highlights, News Flash by Melissa Myers

PTA Meeting: Monday May 4

Dinner at 5:30
(Free pizza and salad)
Meeting 6-7:30
(Childcare provided)

New bylaws up for a vote: Changes call for one president, two vice presidents, a recording secretary, a corresponding secretary and a treasurer. (A draft of bylaws is posted in the school lobby.)
Also: Updates on exciting spring events, including the rummage sale, the end-of-year-party and gallery night. Karen Keller updates us on the budget, a briefing on the PTA’s art programming committee and the election of 09-10 officers.

Filed under: PTA Meeting Info by Rebecca James