"A Celebration of Me" Day!

Tomorrow, Friday, February 1, we will be celebrating all the wonderful things that make us each special and unique!  Here are some of things that families can do to help us celebrate:

-You may send your child to school wearing their favorite color
-Send your child with their favorite snack
-Send in your child's favorite toy

We will be discussing our differences and similarities and sharing some of our favorite things!  We will also be introduced to the story of the Tortoise and the Hare.  This story is a wonderful example of celebrating who you are, even if others think you should change!

We look forward to a wonderful "Celebration of Me" Day!

Painting Project Volunteers Needed

For the next week, all of the kindergarten classes will be creating life-size self portraits to hang in the hallway.  As you can imagine, this is a very large project when you add 17 little people and paint together :)  I am asking for any volunteers to join us over the next few days to help trace our bodies and paint our pictures with us.  We will be doing this in parts, to let the pictures dry before we add more to them.

If you are available (and don't mind getting a little messy), please let me know.  My goal is to have these completed by next Tuesday.  We look forward to working with you in Room 100!

Thank you in advance!

Daisy Troop Service Project

A letter from the Harlan Daisy Troop Leaders:

Dear Parents,

Our kindergarten Daisy Troop started 2013 off with a major community improvement project: collecting art supplies for Arts and Scrapes.  This organization collects art supplies and recycled materials and redistributes them throughout our community to children in need.  Our girls voted for this charity by a (landslide) majority, and created 4 collection boxes at our last meeting.  These boxes have been placed in each of the three kindergarten classrooms, and a fourth box will be placed at the school enterance next to the battery, ink cartridge and sunglasses collection bins.

Cheryl and I visited the classrooms to tell the kids about this project.  We explained how wonderful it can be to help other kids who are in need, simply by recycling things around our homes that we don't even use!  The kids seemed to be very excited to have the power to help improve another child's life, and in doing so, help make the world a better place.

Our Daisies will earn their "Make the World a Better Place" badge for creating the donation boxes, collecting materials and encouraging others to help collect materials, and sorting the materials for delivery to Arts and Scrapes.

Now, we need your help!  Below you will find the Arts and Scrapes donation wish list.  If you have any of these items in your home, please send them in with your son and/or daughter to place in the donation boxes at school before February 14, 2013.  (We have also included a "No Thank You" list of items that are no longer in need or cannot be used.)

For more information about Arts and Scrapes, please see their website at http://artsandscrapes.org/

Tnak you so much for all your help!

Have a great week, and stay warm!

From your Daisy Leaders
Cheryl, Connie, Cher, Heather and Melissa

Arts and Scrapes - Donation items from home

Every day "stuff" : *Please clean all food containers before donating them!*-plastic strawberry baskets

-microwave meal plates

-coffee cans w/lids (metal and plastic)

-"Pringles" cans w/lids

-35mm film containers

-oatmeal containers w/lids

-gallon milk bottles

-wine corks

-baby food jars

-candles, candle stubs

-CDs (promotional or $)

-promotional or logo items:magnets, badges, pins

-metal lids from frozen concentrated juice

-large brown paper bags (standard grocery size only, please)

-brightly colored only ("Ultra Brite") paper - printed OK, even a piece or two (for shredding)

 

Cleaning the closet "stuff":

-spools, empty or with thread

-yarn

-rock and shell collections

-buttons

-plastic or silk flowers

-jigsaw puzzles (pieces missing OK)

-ribbon, trim, rickrack

-baskets, tins

-calendars with pictures

-telephone wire

-craft books or craft magazines

-craft kits and misc. crafting items

-jewelry, beads (broken OK)

-National Geographic magazines

-fabric, vinyl, leather pieces (no clothing, please)

-frames in good condition

-children's art supplies - scissor, crayons (pieces OK), construction paper, etc.

 

No thank yiou list: These cannot be stored effectively, are not safe or are not in demand.

-plastic food containers (yogurt, etc)

-Styrofoam "peanuts"

 

-Styrofoam trays

-egg cartons

-magazines

-prescription or medicine bottles

-paper towel or toliet paper tubes

Cold Weather Clothing

As the weather has gotten quite cold outside, I wanted to remind parents to send their children to school each day in clothes that will keep them warm both inside and out.  These include coats, gloves/mittens, hats, scarves, and in the case of outside recess, boots and snow pants.  Please also remember to wear socks and long pants as some children get chilly during the day.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Thank you in advance!

Specials Schedule for the Week of 1/22 - 1/25

Monday - No School (MLK Jr. Day)
Tuesday (C)  - PE (Please remember to bring gym shoes)
Wednesday (D) - Art & PE (Please remember to bring gym shoes)
Thursday (A) - Media Center (Please remember to bring library books)
Friday (B) - Music

Extended Weekend

This is a gentle reminder that there is NO SCHOOL next MONDAY, JANUARY 21.  School will resume on Tuesday, January 22.  Please enjoy the long weekend!

Yearbook Photos

This is from the yearbook committee:

As a reminder, a photographer will be at Harlan tomorrow to take pictures for the yearbook.  Please send your child in a shirt that is blue.  Remember, we want various shades of each color.  Do NOT buy anything new!  If you have any questions, contact Hollie E. from Mr. Kefgen's class.  We appreciate your cooperation!

Popcorn Sale

Tomorrow, Thursday, January 17, our school will be holding a popcorn sale.  each bag is $0.50.  If you are interested in purchasing popcorn for your child's snack, please send $0.50 with them to school tomorrow.  Thank you!

Specials Schedule for the Week of 1/7 - 1/11

Monday (A) - Media Center (Please remember to bring back library book)
Tuesday (B) - Music
Wednesday (C) - PE (Please remember to bring gym shoes)
Thursday (D) - Art & PE ( Please remember to bring gym shoes)
Friday (A) - Media Center (Please remember to bring back library book)

Harlan Winterblast!

Attention Harlan Parents!!

Hopefully you've heard the buzz about the 2013 Harlan Winterblast.  This first-ever event is shaping up to be a very fun "parents night out".  In addition to a great evening among friends, you also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to help support the Harlan PTA.  All proceeds from the event tickets and raffle tickets will directly support the entire Harlan Community.  The Harlan PTA funds and organizes activities and events that benefit our children at school, at home and in our community!

Winterblast 2013

Saturday February 2nd, 2013

The Corner, Downtown Birmingham

6pm-10pm

Tickets are $35/each.  Includes admission and appetizers.  

Cash Bar

HURRY, only 150 tickets are available!!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.ezevent.com/Live/HarlanWinterblast2013/02022013/294

School/Teacher Raffle tickets are $5/ea.  Enter to win special experiences for your child like an after-school party with your child's teacher or Principal for a Day!  Purchase these raffle tickets through the flyer going home on 1/11/13 or visit www.harlanpta.com for more information.  Need not be present at Winterblast to win!  Tickets will also be sold the night of the event.

Grand Prize Raffle tickets are $100/ea.  Each ticket you purchase qualifies you for a chance to win one of 3 fabulous prizes.  A maximum of only 100 tickets will be available!

1st Prize: $1000 Bloomingdale's Shopping Getaway!  Includes airfare for two, 3 night hotel stay, $1000 to shop with a personal shopper at your choice of Bloomingdale's across the country.  Visit this site for complete details:   https://na5.salesforce.com/sfc/p/700000009H7y4xDKmqJICOyW0SbXOZd4lx9423w=   

2nd Prize: A suite at a 2013 Tigers game for 18 people.  This is the best suite in the stadium!  Suite 206 is located on the 1st base line with a perfect view of the entire stadium.  Includes 3 parking passes.  Does not include food or beverages.  Game to be mutually agreed upon between winner and suite owner.

3rd Prize: One night stay in a Luxury room at the Towsend Hotel and a $50 gift certificate for dinner at Luxe in Downtown Birmingham.

*Purchase Grand Prize Raffle tickets on-line via credit card ($3.89 fee added) with your event ticket!  To pay with cash or check (payable to Harlan PTA), send to:

Heather Tack

C/O Mr. Kefgen
Room 100

 
Need not be present at Winterblast to win Grand Prizes!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.ezevent.com/Live/HarlanWinterblast2013/02022013/294

Feel free to email Lisa Kelley (lisamkelley@hotmail.com) with any questions.  Hope to see you there!