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Welcome to the Julia Ward Howe Elementary School PTA
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The annual Book Fair will be at Howe two days this year.
The theme is Book Fair Diner: All You Can Read. The "diner" will be open Wednesday, 4/7, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, 4/8, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to coincide with parent/teacher conferences.
Please visit our book fair home page for the latest info, including:
- Volunteer opportunities
- One for Books program
- Featured books
- Student wish list
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Families of future scientists: Get ready for the Howe Science Fair!
Whether students would like to do a scientific investigation, construct a model or an original invention, or demonstrate a scientific principle--this is a great opportunity for them to use their imagination, learn, and have fun!
To get the Science Fair Packet with all the details and the rules, click here.
Remember the deadline for filling out the entry form is Friday, 4/9. (Student have until 4/22 to complete their projects.)
This year's Science Fair will be held Thursday, 4/22 at 6:00 p.m.
Any questions? Please contact: John Radzilowicz jgradz@gmail.com Judy Grayhack grayhackj@msn.com Science Fair Committee Chairpersons |
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Calling next year's kindergartners:
If your child is eligible but you haven't been contacted by Ms. Owens, call her to make sure your child is registered.
Also if you know of someone in the area who has an eligible kindergartner for next year, please pass this information on to them.
Children are eligible to enter kindergarten if they will turn five before September 1, 2010. |
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Get the scoop here. |
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Howe Happenings:
- 5th Grade Picnic Planning Meeting
Tuesday, 3/23 7:00 p.m. Panera at the Galleria
- 5th Grade T-Shirt Orders Are Due
Wednesday, 3/24
- Elementary District Orchestra Concert
Howe, Foster, and Washington Wednesday, 3/24 7:30 p.m. High School Auditorium
- Spring Recess--No School
Monday, 3/29-Friday, 4/2
- Parent Conferences
1st-5th Grades--11:45 a.m. Dismissal (Kindergarten in Session) Wednesday, 4/7-Thursday, 4/8
- Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, 4/7 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Thursday, 4/8 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- 1st-5th Grades--11:45 a.m. Dismissal
(Kindergarten in Session) Friday, 4/9
- Science Fair Entry Forms Due
Friday, 4/9
- PTA Meeting
Thursday, 4/15 7:00 p.m.
- Science Fair
Thursday, 4/22 6:00 p.m.
- Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, 4/28 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All Grades, Including Kindergarten, in Session
For a complete listing of Howe events, see the Calendar.
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Book Fair volunteers needed!
Since parents and family are key ingredients in making a Book Fair successful, we hope you will join us at the Book Fair "Diner" to cook up and deliver an exciting reading event for our school. If you have some time to help, please go to our book fair home page and sign up through the Volunteers section. |
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5th Grade Parents: Don't miss the picnic planning meeting or the T-shirt deadline!
There are lots of opportunities to help with the 5th Grade Picnic (scheduled for 6/4). Find out more at the picnic planning meeting on Tuesday, 3/23 at 7:00 p.m at Panera in the Galleria.
Any questions, please contact: Cindy Paul 412-561-2139 cynp65@aol.com Claire Cafaro 412-341-1585 claireandross@verizon.net 5th Grade Picnic Committee Chairpersons
And don't forget to turn in your t-shirt order form and money by Wednesday, 3/24. T-shirts are $7.00; checks can be made payable to Howe PTA.
Any questions, please contact: Loren Kokot lkokot@verizon.net 5th Grade T-Shirt Committee Chairperson |
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