This Week @ Fouse (12/1-12/7)

12/1 (Mon)...... B Day
12/2 (Tues)...... C Day
12/3 (Wed)...... D Day
12/4 (Thurs).... E Day
12/5 (Fri)......... F Day


Urgent Donations Requested by 12/5: 5th Grade Bowling Buckeye Bash
Traditionally, the 5th grade raises money for the 2nd quarter Buckeye Bash in order to provide a highly motivating incentive reward for the students.  This year’s bash will be a Bowling Bash at Star Lanes.  Donations are requested to help the 5th grade meet their $2,800 goal. 

If you know of a company/business interested in helping to sponsor this event, or if you would like to personally make a donation…

• Go to http://www.westervilleeducationfoundation.com/p/29/gap-initiative-home-page
  
• Click on “Fund A Project” (left side)
  
• Type in “Fouse Elementary” under Project Proposals
  
• Choose one of the two proposals.  Once both proposals are fully funded we will be able to make the reservation at Star Lanes.
  

Thank you for helping our 5th graders reach this goal!
 

Invention Convention Community Assembly, December 3
Have you uncovered an interesting problem or a great idea?   The Invention Convention is a FREE educational program that teaches students K-8 to:

• Identify a problem
  
• Use critical-thinking to solve the problem
  
• Develop an invention prototype of the solution

All students, along with their parents, teachers, neighbors, grandparents, etc., are invited to learn how ANYONE can become an inventor, solve everyday problems, and learn how to get involved in the Invention Convention.

When:  Wednesday, December 3, 6:00-7:00pm
Where:  Westerville Schools Early Learning Center, 936 Eastwind Dr., Westerville 43081
 

December 3 ESL Parent Meeting Will Cover Variety of Topics
All English as a Second Language (ESL) parents and families are invited to attend a meeting on December 3 called “Community Connections,” which will focus on resources in the Westerville Schools community.  The event will take place in the Westerville Central High School library from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, December 3.
http://www.wcsoh.org/districtNewsArticle.aspx?artID=3997

 
Five Below PTO Fundraiser – December 8-21
Just in time for holiday shopping!  Shop at the Polaris or Easton Five Below locations any time between December 8-21 and 10% of your pre-tax purchase will go to the Fouse PTO!  Flyer must be presented to redeem the offer:  http://fousepto.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/2/4/13241382/5below_dec_2014.pdf
 

Mrs. Ubry Receives Service to Youth Award from Rotary Sunrise
Deb Ubry, a first grade teacher at Fouse Elementary School, was surprised on November 17 when a group of Sunrise Rotarians showed up at a supposed staff meeting to present her with the Diane J. Conley Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise Service to Youth award.  She received flowers and a plaque from the club, along with a cake and a gift card donated by the Walmart Supercenter on Schrock Road. In addition, an American flag will be flown in her honor during Westerville’s Field of Heroes display. 
http://www.wcsoh.org/districtNewsArticle.aspx?artID=4021#sthash.aiosDGVe.dpbs


Ways to Support the Fouse PTO… Without Spending Extra!
These great programs allow you to support the Fouse PTO while shopping for everyday items…

• Giant Eagle Apples for Students:  This program is a great way for our school to earn educational rewards such as computers, software, video equipment, gym and playground gear, and more.  Register your Giant Eagle Card and start earning rewards.
• Kroger Community Rewards:  Help Support Fouse PTO..... Just by Shopping at Kroger!  It's easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®! To get started, sign up with your Kroger Plus Card , and select Fouse Elementary PTO (#80874). Once you're enrolled, you'll earn cash rewards for Fouse PTO every time you shop and use your Kroger Plus Card!  
• AmazonSmile: AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Fouse PTO every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price on eligible items to the Fouse PTO. You can even use your Prime membership at the same time.
• Box Tops: Collecting box tops from participating vendors is a simple way to raise money for Fouse. Twice per year, we have contests at the school to collect box tops.  The first contest will be in the fall.  The second contest will be in the winter.  The winning class receives a special treat at lunch for bringing in the most box tops.

For more details, go to http://fousepto.weebly.com/fundraising.html 


Other important Dates
Winter Class Parties…. December 19 (2:30pm)
Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)…. December 22-January 2

2014-15 Westerville Schools Calendar:  http://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/content_page.aspx?cid=474 

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