Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Poetry Contest Winners

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Congratulations to the winners of our annual
Poetry Recitation Contest!

There were 36 students who participated and everyone did a fantastic job.  Congratulations to all!

First and Second place winners will receive a medal, and the first place winners 
will recite their poem at the Christmas Concert on December 7th.



1st Grade:
1st Place:  Aaron Marasigan
2nd Place:  Jack Dana

2nd Grade:
1st Place:  Franz Marasigan
2nd Place:  Ryker Montgomery

3rd Grade:
1st Place:  Dasha Derkach
2nd Place:  Josh Lines

4th Grade:
1st Place:  Jersi Smith
2nd Place:  Logan Sargent
5th Grade:
1st Place:  Trinity Williams
2nd Place:  Alli Dana

6th Grade:
1st Place:  Mars Kapadia
2nd Place:  Leah Parker

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

LAST CHANCE! Poetry Contest Entry deadline Friday, November 6th



LAST CHANCE!
Friday, November 6th is the last chance 
to register for the poetry contest!
 


2015 Poetry Recitation Contest
Sponsored by FPAC
Grades 1-6
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 – 3:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room
 Please click HERE for entry form and more information.
Questions?  Contact Alice DeWitt
alicedewitt@gmail.com
480-818-3738

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Clothing/Textiles Drive

Clothing Cycle

 

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!)
See below for a detailed list of acceptable items.

When & Where

Thursday, October 22nd - 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.

 
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

Clothing Items category:

Clothes (all types & sizes), Shoes, Purses, Wallets, Hats, Belts, Ties, Jewelry, Towels, Curtains, Drapes, Comforters, Dust Ruffles, Sheets, Pillows, Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Tablecloths, Boots, Soft Luggage, Gym bags, Duffle Bags, Briefcases, Sneakers, Jackets, Backpacks, Gloves, Mittens, Scarves, Linens, Bedding, Sports Bags, Throw Rugs (3 x 5 & smaller), and Stuffed Animals.

Household Items Category:

Home Decor, Lamps, Vases, Bikes, Knick-Knacks, Small Appliances (Toasters, Coffee Makers, Vacuum Cleaners, etc), Kitchen Utensils, Dishes, Pots and Pans, Sports Equipment, Toys, Games, Puzzles, Hand Tools, Small Power Tools, Electronics (Stereos, DVD players, Video Players, Radios, etc), Personal Computers (please erase personal data before donating), Hard Drives/Towers, Monitors, Mouse, Keyboards, Printers, Flat Screen HDTVs only, Giftwares, Collectibles, Housewares, Books, Records, CDs, DVDs, Video Tapes, Hard Luggage, Housewares, Glassware, and Antiques. 

Items that we can not accept:
CRT TVs, Household Chemicals, Large Furniture, Automotive Hazardous Waste, Large Appiances, Personal Care Items, Fragrance Items, Mattresses, Box Springs, Carpet/Carpet Padding, Plumbing Fixtures, Building Materials, Traditional City Recyclables, Weapons, Car Seats, Cribs, Paint, and Car Batteries.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Class Baskets for Fall Festival Silent Auction

It’s that time of year again when classes begin to create their Silent Auction baskets for Fall Festival.

Please help us by donating new items relating to your children’s classroom themes.  Details can be found here.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

September 28, 2015 School Newsletter

Danna Macdonald
Secretary
Benjamin Franklin Charter School – Gilbert Campus
1475 S. Val Vista Dr.
Gilbert, AZ  85296

Benjamin Franklin Charter School is proud to be an “A” ranked school..





Saturday, September 26, 2015

Annual Poetry Recitation Contest



2015 Poetry Recitation Contest
Sponsored by FPAC
Grades 1-6
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 – 3:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room

 Please click HERE for entry form and more information.

Questions?  Contact Alice DeWitt
alicedewitt@gmail.com
480-818-3738

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Teacher Appreciation Potluck Lunches Next Week




Aren’t our teachers great? We are so fortunate to have the dedicated educators that we do and parent-teacher conference week is a very busy week for them. FPAC hosts a themed potluck lunch each day to relieve some of the busy-ness from our wonderful teachers’ schedules.  Would you please help show the love to them for all they do for our children?  You can do so by signing up and bringing a dish or you can be part of the set-up and clean up.

Please sign up by Friday, September 25th. All the details and sign-ups are located here.

We have such great parents, too!  Thank you!

 


Tuesday, September 22, 2015

September 2015 FPAC Newsletter

To view the September 2015 newsletter, click here.

BFCS Gilbert Monday Newsletter - September 21, 2015



 
 
 
To report an absence you may call the school at 480-632-0722 or you may email at attendancegilbert@bfcsmail.com
 
 
 
Danna Macdonald
Secretary
Benjamin Franklin Charter School – Gilbert Campus
1475 S. Val Vista Dr.
Gilbert, AZ  85296
 
Benjamin Franklin Charter School is proud to be an “A” ranked school..
 
 

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Nice to meet you!


You are cordially invited to a
Meet & Greet
with the FPAC Board Members
Friday, September 4, 2015
8:45 a.m. (after flag ceremony)
Room 1

We will visit and have some refreshments.
All parents are welcome!
We would love to see you there.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

What do you know about books?

- Did you know that each classroom at our school has it's own"library?"

- Did you know that each book that is made available to our students has been read and approved by at least 2 parents?

- Did you know that FPAC has purchased MANY books that need to be approved?

- Did you know that YOU can help by reading these books?

Many of the books are quick and easy to read, and it's fun!  If you would like to help, please visit the FPAC closet to check out a book.  See the sign-out clipboard for instructions. 


For more information, contact Alice DeWitt 480-818-3738, alicedewitt@gmail.com.

Monday, July 20, 2015

Night (or lunch) out at Pizza Pie Cafe!

It's our first dinner or lunch out for SAVE for SHADE!  
Monday the 20th-Thursday the 23rd, go to Pizza Pie Cafe!
Go get lunch or dinner, and our school gets 25%.
Make sure to ask for our BFCS-Gilbert and they will attach a card to the receipt so we get credit.
It's located on Val Vista and Elliot next to Safeway. 
People have said it's delicious!!


Reminders: 
Tuesday the 21st is meet the teacher from 3-5pm.
(Don't forget your $20 dues if you didn't register in May)

School starts Wednesday the 22nd at 8:30am!

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Back to School!

First day of School is next Wednesday July 22nd!  Be there 8:30 am to start our new school year!

Meet the teacher is the day before, Tuesday July 21st 3-5 pm.   Bring your checkbook or cash for FPAC $20 dues and money for uniforms if you need them.   If you already paid your dues at the early registration, there will be a fast pass line to get your teacher assignment :)

If you have any questions please call the office:
Monday-Friday 9-1pm  480-632-0722


Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Wow - the last day of school is here!?


One final note from FPAC as school ends tomorrow……

THANK YOU all for your help and support this year!

Our parent volunteers are the BEST – those of you who helped with health screening, field day, turkey trot, teacher appreciation, art and music masterpiece, book club – the list goes on and on…..FPAC can’t achieve great things without all of your help. Awesome families help make an awesome school!

Save the Shade campaign ran smoothly and the support we had was AMAZING.  One shade stands proudly in the playground…..all because of YOUR SUPPORT.

Thank you to Mrs. Dana and the lovely ladies in the office who bent over backwards to help all FPAC events run smoothly – you rock!

Good luck to our 6th graders as they head to Junior High, and good luck to all the students and families who have to leave BFCS for other ventures.  You will be missed!

Have a fantastic, fun filled, safe summer!

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Yearbooks - Friday is the big day!


Yearbooks will be distributed FRIDAY 15th MAY

FPAC will be selling yearbooks from 2pm onwards

$18 each!


Check or cash only please J

Your Comments Welcome here!


End of Year Lunch for Teachers

FPAC are arranging end of year lunch for the teachers and staff.

Please check this signup and see if you are able to contribute.


MANY thanks to everyone who has helped out with teacher appreciation this year – our parent volunteers are the best!!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Summer Camp Info

Please visit our website, http://www.bfhschargers.com/2015-summer-camps.html to sign up for these camps.

If you have any questions, please email bmcomber@bfcsmail.com or call 480-558-1197.


We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Please take a moment to complete this quick and easy survey - as we wind down this year and already start planning for next year we'd love to hear from you....THANK you!



Yearbooks!


Returning registration is today!


Please take a moment to complete this quick and easy survey - as we wind down this year and already start planning for next year we'd love to hear from you.....thank you!




Monday, May 4, 2015

How did FPAC do this year?

How do you think FPAC did this year?


Please spend a few moments to give us some feedback/comments/ideas…..thank you!!




Friday, May 1, 2015

Teacher appreciation week - 4 - 8 May!

This coming week is Teacher Appreciation Week!

FPAC’s Teacher Appreciation committee has arranged a week of treats and surprises to celebrate our wonderful teachers.


2 – 4 – 6 – 8!!  Who do we appreciate??

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Reminder - gift cards

FINAL GIFT CARD ORDER - get yours now to use over the summer :-)


Deadline for orders in May 8th


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


Thank you!

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Need any Gift Cards?

After several requests, FPAC are going to run one final Gift Card order before school ends – thank you for your support!


Deadline for orders in May 8th

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


Thank you!

Monday, April 13, 2015

Frys VIP cards.....earning money for our school!

If you link your Frys VIP card to our school we can earn money back from your grocery shopping!




Please spend a few moments to follow the easy step-by-step instructions below and we can start earning today.  

THANK YOU!



STEP 1: Creating an Online Fry’s Account, beginning August 1, 2013
**NOTE: If you already have an online Fry’s account, skip to #2
*Select ‘Create an Account’.
*Under Sign-In information, enter your email and create a password. (Write down your email & password—will need it in step 2)
*Select ‘Use Card Number’.
*Enter your Fry’s V.I.P CARDDescription: http://browsesafe-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png Number, last name and postal code.
*Under ‘Select Your Preferred Store’ enter your postal code.
*Select ‘Find Stores’.
*Choose your store then select ‘Create Account’.
*You will then be prompted to check your email for a confirmation email.
  Click the hyperlink in your email to finish creating your Online Fry’s Account.
*CONTINUEDescription: http://browsesafe-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png to step #2 to REGISTERDescription: http://browsesafe-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program of your choice.

STEP 2: Register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program
*Select ‘Sign-In’.
*Enter your email and password then select ‘sign in’. (This will be the email and password you created in step 1)
*Select ‘My Account then select ‘Account Settings’ from drop down menu.
*Click ‘edit’ under Community Rewards. If prompted, enter personal information.
*Under Find Your Organization: Enter the NPO number or name of organization then select ‘search’. (BFCS-FPAC, number 61380 )
*Under Select Your Organization: Select box next to your organization
*Then select ‘save changes’.
*If you have REGISTEREDDescription: http://browsesafe-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png correctly, you should now see your organization information listed under ‘Community Rewards’ on your Account Summary page.
Calling all Target Red card holders!

Please link your card up to our school....just follow this link:-


Please ask your friends, family, neighbors to do the same - all proceeds towards the Save for Shade campaign!



Thank You!

Calling all Amazon shoppers!



Several parents asked us about Amazon and the donations they make to schools - so we registered and our account is all set up and ready to use.

Just click on the above link to link your amazon account to our school - easy!


Thank you to the parents who bought this easy fundraiser to our attention.


Happy Amazon shopping!


Friday, April 10, 2015

FPAC Election News


  

Elections for the 2015-2016 FPAC Board will be held on Thursday, April 16th at 8:45 a.m. in Room 1.

There are 6 open board positions that will be filled at that time.

Please see below for information about the candidates.

If you would like to be a candidate you must submit your name by Monday, April 13th along with some information about yourself.

If you would like to vote but are unable to attend the election you may request an absentee ballot before Wednesday, April 15th.  Candidates do not have to be present at the election.

For more information, contact:
Alice DeWitt, FPAC Elections Chairperson 
alicedewitt@gmail.com 
480-818-3738






FPAC ELECTIONS
for 2015- 2016 Board Positions


CANDIDATES:

Krista Butler  - I have a Kindergartner coming to BFCS for the 2015-2016 school year, and have no other children attending. I have not had the opportunity to volunteer with any boards but I am currently a secretary over one of my church programs and have been for 4 years. I would really like to be on the FPAC board because I want to help create fun experiences for the kids; to help them learn and grow but most of all help them make a lasting impression on life and much fun it can be!

Aaron Howard - This is our first year at BFCS. I have 1 kindergartener. I have been volunteering at Damien's school for 2 years now and also volunteer for some of his youth sports league. I would like to help organize various events throughout the year and I may be able to help out with the yearbook next year if there is a need for a graphic designer.

Michelle Jones - We've been at BFCS for a year and a half. I have a first grader right now and next year I will also have a kindergartner. I try to volunteer at the school for as much as I can for each event or activity. In my younger years, in college, I was Treasure of my graduating class. My senior year I served as co-president of the programs student board. Both jobs involved planning and organizing fundraisers and other events. I'd like to be on the FPAC board to be able to help out a little more in the planning and organizing of the school events. I like to know what's going on and help where I can.

Misty Polanco - I am a mother of 5.... 4 of those attended BFCS. I currently have a 3rd grader and kindergartener attending now and my youngest will attend in another year. I have been a volunteer in classrooms and with work sent home. This last basketball season I volunteered with the booster club for my son's basketball team at Mesquite high and coached my daughter's volleyball team at Heritage. I also coach my childrens' sports at YMCA and enjoy being part of a team.

Linda Wheeler - I am a small business owner and karate enthusiast. Before becoming a SAH/WAHM, I worked in Marketing for an international broker/dealer, which included event planning as well as working with vendors to get the best deals for the company representatives. I also was the assistant editor for the company magazine, both print and online content. I am testing for my first black belt very shortly with my 6th grader. I have also medaled in several karate tournaments. I have 3 kids, all of whom attend the Gilbert campus. My children have been attending BFCS- Gilbert for the last 7 years. I have volunteered in the classrooms and have also enjoyed teaching Music and Art Masterpiece for many years. I have also enjoyed volunteering more in the last couple of years helping FPAC.

Justine Wheeler - This next school year will be our first at BFCS with 1 incoming kindergartener. I am currently the Young Women's camp director for my church. Last year I was the assistant. I devote many hours to our churches youth program. I've served in many church jobs. I've been on many of my children's sports committees. FPAC to me is a perfect opportunity for me to get involved in the school. I firmly believe that parent involvement helps make for a better school experience.

Jen Whorley - I have been at BFCS for 8 years. My oldest child, Jake, is in Jr. High now, but attended BFCS for Kindergarten through sixth grade, and my youngest child, Ben, is in 4th grade. I have been a member of FPAC for 3 years and served as the Vice President for the past 2 years. During my  time with FPAC I have been responsible for the Silent Auction and Raffle at the Fall Festival, the FPAC newsletter, and the Health Screening. I have assisted with coordinating many other activities too including Field Day this past year. I love volunteering in the classrooms and have done that for years. I taught Music Masterpiece a few years ago and Art Masterpiece the past 2 years. We love BFCS and the community here! My children have received a great education, both in the classroom and outside of it at BFCS. I really believe that the activities FPAC does here play a large role in bringing the community together and in helping the school develop well-rounded students. And I hope to continue to be a part of that.