Events at Elizabeth Ide

Spring is a busy time of the year for everyone and our school is no different. There are many exciting things going on or coming up in the near future. Take a peek and see how you can be involved!

District 66 On-Line Fundraiser http://www.ccsd66.org/AUCTION/Items2010.html

Center Cass District 66 PTO Silent Auction 2010
Auction Ends at 3:00 PM on 4/25/2010

Adopt-a-Rainforest - Send in coins to help save the Rainforest

Sponsored by the Elizabeth Ide Character Counts Committee

Event ends 04/23/2010

Spring Book Fair and Open House

Thursday, April 29th

6:30 - 8:00

Family Fun Fishing

Sunday, May 2nd

11:00 - 1:00

HAPPY BREAK

I hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing spring break. The weather is supposed to be great so spend some time outdoors enjoying yourself.

April will be another busy month filled with exciting activities:

Monday, April 5th - Classes Resume

Saturday, April 10th - Market Day @ LV - 9:30 - 10:30

Tuesday, April 13th - School Board Meeting @ LV 7:00

Thursday, April 15th - Ide PTO Meeting @ 3:45

Monday - Tuesday, April 19 -20th - 2nd Grade OLSAT testing

Thursday, April 22nd - Early Dismissal at Noon

PM Kindergartners attend in the morning; AM stays home

Thursday, April 29th - Spring Open House

WEARING OF THE GREEN

WHY DO WE WEAR GREEN ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Originally the color associated with Saint Patrick was blue, not,in fact, green. However over the years the color green and its association with Saint Patrick's day grew. Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St Patrick's Day as early as the 17th century. He is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish, and the wearing and display of shamrocks and shamrock-inspired designs have become a ubiquitous feature of the day. Then in 1798 in hopes of making a political statement Irish soldiers wore full green uniforms on 17 March in hopes of catching attention with their unusual fashion gimmick. The phrase "the wearing of the green", meaning to wear a shamrock on one's clothing, derives from the song of the same name. It began as a purely Christian holiday and became an official feast day in the early 1600s. However, it has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland's culture.

In honor of this Irish holiday, let's all try to wear green on March 17th!!!!

MARCH ROARS IN

The Snowflake Ball

Saturday was a beautiful night for a ball!!! The Snowflake Ball was a huge success thanks to several moms who pitched in to make sure this event was not cancelled. The gym was transformed into a winter wonderland thanks to Mrs. Prazak, Mrs. Mojica, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Qualizza and Mrs. Metherd along with many other volunteers. Unfortunately the pictures I took came out to dark to post but it was a wonderful evening!

MARCH EVENTS

Monday, March 1st - NO SCHOOL - Casmir Pulaski Day

Saturday, March 6th - Market Day @ LV 9:30 - 10:30

Tuesday, March 9th - Report Cards / Conferences all week

Friday, March 12th - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, March 18th - PTO Meeting @ 7:00

Friday, March 19th - Movie Night @ PV - 6:45

Wednesday, March 24th - 1st Grade Music Concert

Monday, March 29th - SPRING BREAK :)

BEHIND BARS AT TOPAZ CAFE

THANK YOU!!!!

On Thursday, February 18th I was bailed out of jail for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. My main goal was to raise $800.00, which is enough to send a child to MDA summer camp. After all was said and done I raised $920.00. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this wonderful cause. Zach, our sheriff for the day, was very grateful and thoroughly enjoyed the day!

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, February 23rd - Board of Ed Meeting @ PV 7:00

Thursday, February 25th - Spring Picture Day

Saturday, February 26th - Snowflake Ball - 6:30 - 8:00

Monday, March 1 - NO SCHOOL - Casimir Pulaski Day

FEBRUARY IS FLYING BY!!!!

This month is flying by! We've celebrated Groundhog Day, the Superbowl, 100th Day and President's Day. The majority of students have finished their IOWA tests and makeups are taking place this week. And we still have many things coming up soon - for a short month it sure is packed with things to do!!!

February is the month of Trustworthiness - Wear Blue on Fridays

Friday, February 19th - Jump Rope for Heart

Thursday, February 25th - Spring Pictures

Saturday, February 27th - Snowflake Ball

WELCOME FEBRUARY

I can't believe today is the first day of February - where did January go? Tomorrow the Groundhog will let us know how long winter will last and our state primaries will be in full swing.




In January, we collected funds to help the survivors of the terrible earthquake in Haiti. Thanks to our students, parents and staff we were able to send $1,513.97 to the Food for the Poor organization. Thank you for your generosity and caring support.



This month I have been asked to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association by being taken to jail. Yes many of you may want to leave me there, but I need help being bailed out. I agreed to partake in this fundraiser due to the fact that this disease can affect anyone at anytime and does affect some of our district 66 families. If you would like to help set me free, please click on the link: https://www.joinmda.org/topaz10/jmhansen13

February is a busy month at Elizabeth Ide - see the events listed below

Tuesday, February 2nd - No School - Teacher Institute

Saturday, February 6th - Market Day @ PV 9:30 - 10:30

Monday, February 1 - Monday, February 8th - Collect a Can Service Project

Monday, February 8th - 100th Day

Monday, February 8th - Friday, February 12th - IOWA Week

Tuesday, February 9th - Board Meeting @ PV 7:00

Friday, February 12th - Valentine Day Parties

Monday, February 15th - NO SCHOOL - President's Day

Tuesday, February 23rd - Board Meeting @ PV 7:00

Thursday, February 25th - Spring Picture Day

Saturday, February 27th - Snowflake Ball - 6:30 - 8:00