By JOE LOGAN (5/3/2009 10:05:20 PM)
May News and Events in East Aurora Schools
EVENTS
May 4
“States of Matter” at Parkdale Elementary, First Floor Commons, 8:45 AM -12:00 PM. Explore and More staff will visit second graders to present an interactive workshop on the concepts of matter, atoms, molecules and the three states of matter. The science lesson will be presented again on May 5 from 8:45-11:10 AM. Program funding is provided by the EAPTO/Elementary.
May 6
National Junior Honor Society Induction, 7:00, Middle School Cafeteria.
Annual Budget Hearing and Board of Education meeting, 7:00 PM in the Main Street School Library.
May 7
A free parent workshop, “Protecting Children from Child Predators” will be presented in the Main Street Cafeteria from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Presented by Yello Dyno (http://www.yellodyno.com), attendees will learn how to teach their children to avoid victimization, some tricks and lures used by predators, street smarts, internet safety and how to get help. The workshop is provided by a grant coordinated by the District's Department of Pupil Personnel, and offered in accordance with N.Y.S. Education Law 803a for the Prevention of Child Abduction.
Middle School Orchestra and Chorus Spring Concert, 7:00 PM, High School auditorium. This is the last concert of the year, and eighth graders will be featured in their last EAMS concert.
May 8
Staff Appreciation Brunch/School Nurses Day, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Parkdale and Main Street Elementary.
May 9
The Middle School Marching Band will march in the Holland Tulip Festival Parade at 2:00 PM.
May 11
Touch Tank at Parkdale Elementary, First Floor Commons, 9:55 AM -12:00 PM. Second grade students will enjoy a visit from the Aquarium of Niagara. During each 30-minute class presentation, students will have the opportunity to feel and hold a variety of living sea creatures. The Touch Tank lesson will be presented again on May 12 from 1:15-2:45 PM. Program funding is provided by the EAPTO/Elementary.
Bubble Mania at Parkdale Elementary – room TBA; 10:00-10:30 AM and 12:45-1:15 PM. Kindergarten students will experience “Bubble Mania,” an assembly combining art and science. Lessons on bubbles and gravity, evaporation, surface tension and wet/dry objects will be reinforced during the performance. Funding for this program is provided through a BOCES Arts in Education service.
May 13
High School Spring Concert, 7:00 PM, High School auditorium. The concert band, chorus, orchestra, and jazz band will be featured. This is the last High School concert of the year, and a special concert for our graduating seniors.
May 14
Main Street Elementary students will enjoy a series of interactive presentations by noted children’s author and illustrator, John Grandits, on the subject of concrete poetry. Mr. Grandits will present a similar format when he visits Parkdale students on May 15. Program funding is provided by the EAPTO/Elementary. Rooms and schedule TBA, call 687-2402 on May 13.
Middle School Band Concert, 6:30 PM, High School auditorium.
May 16
Second Annual Middle School Band Garage Sale at the Middle School Cafeteria from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Community members may reserve a table for $15 ($10 for Band members), payable to East Aurora Middle School Band, and set up time is Friday May 15 from 3 – 9 PM. Admission to the sale is $1, and there will be a concurrent bake sale. More information from Band Director Davis (687-2452) or Lynn Engle (652-6807)
May 19
Annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election, 7 AM - 9 PM, Main Street School Cafeteria and Board of Education meeting, 7:00 PM, Main Street School Library.
May 20
District Art Show & Technology Fair at the High School, 6:00-8:00 PM; all-grades art exhibit and technology displays grades 6-12. Public is encouraged to attend.
May 22
Parkdale students will enjoy a sampling of music celebrating our nation’s rich heritage as Glenn Colton presents “America the Beautiful” at Parkdale Elementary – Gymnasium, 9:20-10:00 AM and 1:25-2:05 PM. Funding for this program is provided through a BOCES Arts in Education service.
Junior Prom at Adam's Mark in Buffalo and Post Prom Celebration at midnight at the High School.
May 27
National Honor Society Induction & Awards Ceremony at the High School, 7:30 PM.
May 28
MSE Spring Concert, 9:15 AM and 7:00 PM, High School auditorium.
DISTRICT NEWS and NOTES
Village drivers please note: There is a new reduced speed zone around Parkdale's new entrance on Girard Avenue: 15 mph during school hours, 7 AM - 4 PM.
Elementary Spring Fling Co-Chairs Jane Brod and Jen Fee extend our sincere thanks to all for contributing to our third annual Spring Fling. “Support through donations and attendance helped us meet our fundraising goal of $10,000 for a third consecutive year. This money will again be used to benefit classroom grants, field trips, programs and family activities for the 2009-10 school year. The continued partnership between parents and school staff has truly enhanced the educational experience for the children of this community.”
The Symphonic Band will be participating in the NYSSMA Major Organization Evaluation Festival at Orchard Park High School on Thursday, May 28, at 11:35AM, and competing at the Darien Lake Music Festival on Saturday, May 30 at 10 AM. Also, EAHS Orchestra students will be performing at the Darien Lake Music Festival on Saturday May 9. and EAMS Orchestra students will be performing at the Darien Lake Music Festival on Friday, May 29.
From Speech teacher Amy Bilson:
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month each May to raise public awareness of speech and language disorders that affect 14 million Americans. The Speech-Language Department will be doing a variety of activities to help celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month. Look for displays and posters in the hallways, a student poster contest, activities within therapy sessions, and flyers handed out to teachers and staff. For more information on this annual event, please visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) website at www.asha.org. Don't miss out on the opportunity to promote better hearing and speech where you are!
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ALL BUILDING VISITORS MUST REGISTER IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE TO OBTAIN A VISITOR'S PASS.
Parkdale Elementary, 141 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, 14052
Main Street Elementary, Middle School and District offices, 430 Main Street, East Aurora 14052
East Aurora High School, 1003 Center Street, East Aurora, 14052
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