CLOTHING DRIVE!

What We're Collecting

Used Clothing, Purses, Curtains, Sports Bags, Duffle Bags, Luggage, Comforters, Towels, Shoes, Belts, Backpacks, Pillows, Hats, Socks, Bedding, Sleeping Bags, draperies & even stuffed animals!
(Bring your items in bags. We're paid for every pound we collect!)

When & Where

Thursday, October 23rd - 7:30 am - 4 pm
BFCS, 1475 S. Val Vista Road Gilbert 85296

How it works?

Benjamin Franklin Charter School-Gilbert Campus will be paid for each pound of textiles that are collected. The more, the merrier! Your donation may be tax deductible. Please contact Benjamin Franklin Charter School-Gilbert Campus for more details on this.

You're saving the environment while also raising money!

How are the items recycled?

The textiles collected are sorted into different categories:
- useable secondhand clothing which is resold both domestically and in developing nations.
- wiping rags for commercial and industrial purposes.
- textiles that will be recycled into fibers to make everyday products such as insulation, carpet padding, upholstery, etc.

Please start collecting your old clothes and textiles now - ask friends and family too. All Proceeds go towards our Save for Shade campaign!

Save for Shade Update

Just a quick update on the Save for Shade campaign:-

Lowes – Grant requested May 2014

Reply: 

Thank you for recently submitting your grant application to the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation.  Unfortunately, Lowe’s is unable to grant your request. We sincerely regret not being able to fund your project and we wish you the very best in your search for the funding needed. We admire your commitment to your community and encourage you to submit future projects to the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation.

Sincerely,
Lowe's and the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation

Home Depot – BFCS does not qualify for any grant programs with Home Depot.  See their rules HERE.

Grants applications are in the pipeline with several other companies, we will update as soon as we have some news.  If you have any suggestions for other grant applications please let us know, thank you.

HOW MUCH DO THESE SHADES COST??

(are you sitting down!?)

We have had two companies come to the school and offer us pricing for shade structures, a quick overview:-

Shade’N’Net – Cover Courtyard would cost approx. $25,000

                       Shade over kinder playground would cost approx. $18,000

                        Shade over play structure in main playground would cost approx. $19,000

SHADE Industries – 8 umbrella style shades in the courtyard $66,700

We are still working on getting more quotes so again, if you have any suggestions please let us know. 

Thank you!

Weekly News

FPAC Ice Cream Social TODAY 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm For all BFCS Students and their Families

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUCO WINNERS PRESIDENT: JAKEY LASHER VICE PRESIDENT: CALVIN KRIZAN SECRETARY: ISABELLA MILLAR TREASURER: DEREK MILLER HISTORIAN: CARSON LINFORD

 

To report an absence you may call the school at 480-632-0722 or you may email at attendancegilbert@bfcsmail.com

School Pictures Wednesday, August 27th Please try to send order forms in by Tuesday There are extra forms on the counter at the front office you need another

 

Calling all future BFCS Charger Cheerleaders Come join us at our CHEER CAMP When:  Saturday, September 13, 2014 Where:  Benjamin Franklin High School Gym Time:  10:00 am – 2:30 pm Please CLICK HERE for all the information and forms.  There are also forms on the counter at the front office.  Registration deadline:  Tuesday, September 3rd Please submit to the front office

Uniform Polo Shirt Information!

FPAC HAS DONE A FANTASTIC JOB WITH GETTING UNIFORM POLOS ORDERED AND DISTRIBUTED SO QUICKLY THIS SCHOOL YEAR!!

ORDERS HAVE BEEN FILLED AND THEY GOT MOST OF THEM PASSED OUT BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL LAST WEEK.

IF YOU ARE STILL WAITING TO PICK UP SHIRTS OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL: FPAC.GILBERT.UNIFORMS@GMAIL.COM

STARTING TODAY, AUGUST 25^TH, WE WILL BEGIN ENFORCING THE DRESS CODE POLICY THAT BFCS POLOS MUST BE WORN WITH UNIFORM SHORTS. 

Dress Code Helpful Hints:

Please remember that when girls wear knee-length skirts with leggings, the leggings must come to the ankle.  Shorts that are not visible under the skirts are ok. 

If the “fauxhawks” or the spiky hair on the boys gets too long, the teacher may ask them to wet it down.  Might be time for a trim!

Brightly colored hair is considered a distraction! 

From the Office

Students may not be dropped off at school any earlier than 7:40am.  We have no supervision on the playground until that time.  Students who are dropped off more than an hour before school actually begins are exposed to several risk factors, including sun exposure for a lengthy period of time, dehydration, hunger,  injury, etc…  This 7:40am drop off time is already more than an entire hour earlier than school starts. Students will not perform as well in school when feeling hungry and tired before the day even begins!  Please help by understanding that we want to keep our students safe and well.

 

Calling all Fry’s VIP card holders – our school is now registered for the Fry’s VIP Cool Cash program earing us a % back on your grocery bill!!

Please go to http://www.frysfood.com/ and link your card to BFCS Gilbert.

For step by step instructions please go to fpacgilbert.blogspot.com

Thank you!!

CLOTHING DRIVE - COMING SOON!

ALS Challenge ACCEPTED! Fun at Flag today

Mrs "Hutch" and Mr. Abel accepted the challenge from Josh & Jakey Lasher....

Don't forget.....

.......to get your gift card orders in by Friday morning (22nd August).  

Need an order form?   Click HERE to print one out!

....…Monday is the Ice Cream Social!  FPAC’s first family fun night of the year – come and join us for ice cream while your children play with their new friends….a great way to meet new families which enjoying a refreshing ice cream.

We are in need of some ice cream scoopers please – sign up HERE to help.

THANK YOU!

Ice Cream Scoopers Needed Please ;-)

  

Family Fun Night

Monday 25th August 

6pm - 8pm

Everyone Welcome!

Scoopers Needed please - sign up here please!

NEWSLETTER

     August Newsletter is HERE

Includes a note from Mrs Dana, staff list, volunteer opportunities, Save for Shade information, dates for your calendar and more!

Important School Uniform Info

Half day Friday

Please read - morning drop off time.....

LAST WEEK to order gift cards

Need to order any GIFT CARDS?

Please order them through FPAC and our school will received a % of the money you spend on them while you enjoy the full face value of the gift card!

You can download your order form HERE or pick one up in the front office.

ORDER DEADLINE:  Friday 22^nd October

Delivery Date:  First week in September

FAQ’s:-

Q - Do the gift cards have an expiry date?

A – No they do not, they are the same as you would buy in any store

Q – How do I receive my Gift Cards

A – They will be sent home with your student unless you specifically ask us to hold on to them for you to collect (please write this clearly on your order form)

Q – How do I pay for my gift cards?

A – Please send either a check (payable to BFCS-GPO) or cash for the full amount of your order.

Q – Can I order and pay for gift cards online?

A – Not at this time.  This is a new adventure for FPAC and until we know how much interest there is in using this program we will only be offering paper order form sales.  There is a possibility online ordering could be available in the future.

More questions?  Email fpacgilbert@gmail.com

THANK YOU!

All proceeds go towards........

CLOTHING DRIVE COMING SOON!

What We're Collecting

Used Clothing, Purses, Curtains, Sports Bags, Duffle Bags, Luggage, Comforters, Towels, Shoes, Belts, Backpacks, Pillows, Hats, Socks, Bedding, Sleeping Bags, Draperies & even stuffed animals! Items can be in ANY condition - broken worn out holey shoes?  No problem!  Ripped duffle bag - bring it along!  Stained items, ripped items, worn out....all acceptable!  New looking items to totally worn out will all count!
(Bring your items in bags. Please bag shoes separately.  We're paid for every pound we collect!)

When & Where

Thursday, October 23rd - 7:30 am - 4 pm.Items will be collected at school in the parking lot.

How it works?

FPAC will be paid for each pound of textiles that are collected. The more, the merrier! Your donation may be tax deductible. Please ask for a tax deductible receipt when you drop your items.

You're saving the environment while also raising money!

How are the items recycled?

The textiles collected are sorted into different categories:
- useable secondhand clothing which is resold both domestically and in developing nations.
- wiping rags for commercial and industrial purposes.
- textiles that will be recycled into fibers to make everyday products such as insulation, carpet padding, upholstery, etc.

Collect Clothes. Go Green. Raise Money.

 

Spread the word about this event!Encourage your friends and family to donate ;-)
All proceeds towards the Save for Shaded Campaign