Weekly News Blast for the Week of March 25, 2019
Save the Date! April 27 is the 2019 Derby Dash! 
Zoup Fundraiser
Enjoy Zoup!  And help raise money for the Gilles-Sweet Elementary School's Annual Community Derby Dash!
 
Zoup! 
21619 Center Ridge Road, Westwood Town Center, Rocky River
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
5-8:00 PM
 
Vouchers (attached) need to be given to Zoup at the time of the order!

Urgent Need for Blood Donors! 
American Red Cross Blood Drive on March 28 from 1-6 p.m. at Gilles-Sweet.

The Red Cross has a severe shortage of type O blood donations and an urgent need for all blood types to give now. There is less than a three-day supply, and products are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in. 

To schedule an appointment, go to  RedCrossBlood.org   and enter Sponsor Code: Gilles or call  1-800-RED-CROSS.

Students who recruit a presenting donor to their blood drive will receive a Red Cross blanket and a gift card good for one free attraction at Scene75 Entertainment Center Brunswick!
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!
 
Gretchen Kresge

March is National Meals on Wheels Month
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School Student Council is working with Meals on Wheels to help fill their shelves. Please help out if you can:
 
Monetary Donations: Please mail check to Meals on Wheels, Fairview Park City Hall, 20777 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, 44126. Checks are to be made out to Fairview Park Meals on Wheels. All donations are tax deductible.
 
Food and other Donations: Cream soups, canned fruit, Jell-O, instant pudding, pie fillings, tuna fish, canned tomatoes, baked beans, salad dressings, jelly, apple sauce, rice, boxed potatoes, cake mixes, canned frosting, and individually wrapped treats, chips, pretzels, and candy. We can also use gallon and quart freezer and storage bags.
 
Volunteer: New volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen or deliver meals.
Kitchen Hours are 8-11:00 AM and deliveries are from 11 AM-12:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
 
We greatly appreciate any help you can provide Meals on Wheels. Thank you for your support!
 
Questions? Please contact Marie Grealis at 440-331-3772.

Super Pops Concert is May 11
SuperPops Schedule: May 11, 2019

12:00 Gilles Sweet 5th Grade Band and 5th Grade Orchestra
12:30 MMS 6th Grade Band
1:00 MMS 6th Grade Orchestra
1:30 MMS Concert Band (7-8)
2:00 MMS Concert Orchestra (7-8)
2:30 FHS Symphonic Band
3:00 FHS Chamber Orchestra
3:30 FHS String Orchestra & Symphony Orchestra
4:30 Gilles Sweet Golden Singers
5:00 MMS Glee Club (6)
5:30 MMS Concert Choir (7-8)
6:00 MMS Trash Can Band
6:30 FHS Scarlet Singers
7:00 Fairview Jazz Band
7:30 FHS Chorale
 
Tickets are $5 at the door. This is our annual music department fundraiser and cost of admission goes to support these talented musicians. Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to their performance time. Drinks and some snacks will be available for purchase in cafeteria throughout the day, please volunteer when your child is not performing so all parents get to hear their children perform. 

Fairview Park City Schools Music Department

National Bike to School Week is May 6-10
National Bike to School Week is May 6 - 10, 2019. Students will receive information about how to stay safe on their bicycle and the importance of staying active.   Bike to School Day for Gilles-Sweet is Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
 
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and Safe Kids Greater Cleveland has teamed up with Vista Sports, Inc. to make bicycle helmets available at a discount price to help keep our children safe this spring as they ride their bikes.  They are selling True-Fit helmets for $10.00! The True-Fit helmet is the first on the market with a unique, self-adjusting system that helps helmets fit correctly every time.
   
If you would like to order a helmet, please use the order form attached. 

Please allow six to eight weeks for delivery. We are ordering early this year s o that helmets arrive before Bike to School Day
Family and Community Engagement (FACE): Special Family Event with Jessie Funk
Join us for a very special event with nationally-recognized guest speaker/author/artist Jessie Funk as she presents on the topic of "Helping Students Succeed Through Emotional Intelligence and Resilience" on Monday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Gilles-Sweet Elementary. 

Jesse shares dynamic music, entertaining and visually stories, and real-world tools to help kids build confidence, set boundaries to have healthy relationships, and learn the power of forgiveness. The presentation is designed to build resilience and mental toughness. Educators and parents can expect their students to leave the presentation with motivation to become leaders of their lives.

About Jessie Funk
Jessie Funk holds a leadership certification from the University of Notre Dame, is a certified life-coach, holds a B.S. Degree in Psychology, as well as a M.A. in Theater- emphasizing in how to use the arts as a healing modality for teenagers. Jessie is a former leadership facilitator for Franklin Covey and has also been a professional youth speaker for fifteen years, speaking for high schools and leadership conferences all over the country.

She is a 6-time published author and her passion to help teens led her to start an international non-profit organization called "Ivy Girl Academy," a confidence and leadership training program for teen ladies.

As a professional vocalist she has released five solo albums, has toured 36 states with the Broadway musical "Footloose," has also been hired for hundreds of recording sessions as a studio vocalist including songs heard on TV's "America's Got Talent," ESPN and "The Biggest Loser." Jessie has walked away from three record deals unwilling to sell her soul for fame. She chooses to use her voice to lift and inspire in positive ways.

She also just began a life-long dream of pursuing a doctorate degree. She is earning her license as a clinical social worker and focusing on therapeutic leadership training practices for her dissertation. Jessie's favorite role in life is that of adored wife and mother to two.


If you have any questions about this April 1st or would like any resources on mental health, please let me know. 

Carrie Sullivan
FACE Coordinator 
csullivan@fairview.k12.oh.us 

Connecting for Kids
PARENTS
Connecting for Kids Parent Meeting at the Don Umerley Civic Center in Rocky River.
April 11, 2019
6:30 - 8:30 PM
 
Super Saturday Raffle Winners

Basket Winners:
Lottery Basket - Kolecky Family
Goldfish Swim Basket - Cause Family
808 Shaved Ice Basket - Herman Family
Arena 51 Baskey - Gillis Family

Teacher Experience Winners:
Ryan Adkins - Tech experience of student choice with Mr. Codney
Mallory R - Ice cream with a friend with Ms. Wellman
Carson Codney - Pizza party with 2 friends with Mr. Lefevre
Nate Done - Popcorn party with 2 friends with Mr. Lefevre
Hess - Painting party with 2 friends with Mr. Lefevre
Mitchell Cleary - Play Uno with a friend with Mr. Krivak
Jessica S - Build Legos with a friend with Mr. Krivak
Kelcie Marquard - Lunch with a friend with Mr. Krivak
Trevor Malek - Ice cream treat or lunch with a friend with Mrs. Lamb
Ana Bubnick - Lunch in courtyard with a friend with Mrs. Hyatt
Lisa - Ice Cream with a friend with Ms. Hvizdos
Mary Carleton - Lunch and a special treat with a friend with Ms. Shulte
Jessica Simmons - Ipad time (approved) during lunch/recess with Mrs. Arbogast
Eberly - Ice Cream from lunchroom freezer with Mrs. Arbogast
Mark Wells - Pizza lunch and free time in gym with a friend with Mrs. Klodnick
Ana Bubnick - Breakfast with 3 friends with Mrs. Chapman
Paige Shugrue - Lunch and a craft session with Mrs. Dunstan

The winners are listed as they appeared on the raffle tickets.  If you have any questions please contact Kelly Dubay-GIllis at  kdubaygillis@gmail.com .

Congratulations to all of the winners!!

Fairview Park Early Childhood PTA   New To You Kids Resale  
Spring Tag Sale 
Saturday, April 6, 2019  

This tag resale is set up consignment-style, by category, with a central checkout.  
Sellers use special price tags purchased through FPECPTA to mark their items with a price and personal code. Sellers keep 85% of their proceeds, while FPECPTA receives 15%.  Interested in selling? Register here.

Time 
8 AM - 12 PM  
8-9AM Early Bird ($5 Admission)  
9AM-12PM General ($2 General Admission)  
Seller pick-up: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (closed to public)  

Bag Sale: 
1:00 PM-2:00 PM ($5 per bag of clothes AND 50% off toys/large items)  

Location 
GILLES-SWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  
4320 West 220th Street, Fairview Park  

For additional information about the spring tag resale, please visit our website at www.fpecpta.org or contact us at fpecpta.resale@gmail.com 
Easter Baskets for Kids at Laura's Home Women's Crisis Shelter
The 1st Grade Daisy Girl Scout Troop 70087 is collaborating with the Fairview Park PTA Council to make 85 Easter baskets for children at the Laura's Home Women's Crisis Shelter. We need your help to collect goodies to place in the baskets! Please sign up here for items you are able to donate. Bins will be placed in or near the offices at Gilles-Sweet Elementary and Parkview EEC to collect items. Please drop off your donations by April 1st or contact Amanda Lloyd  if you would like us to pick up for you. The troop will also have a box to collect items at our upcoming cookie booths. Thank you! 
Upcoming Events
March

25        3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

26        2:50 PM                       Tech/Broadcast Club

            3:00 PM                       Eager Artists

            5-7:00 PM                   Innovation Showcase: Gilles-Sweet Gym

27        NO Bowling this week

            3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

28        1-6 PM                        American Red Cross Blood Drive

            3-4:00 PM                   Eager Engineers

April

1          3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

            6:30-8 PM              Special Event with Jessie Funk, National Motivational Speaker (see   above for more info)

2          10-11:30 AM               AIR ELA Test Part 1: Fifth Grade

            2:50-3:50 PM              Tech/Broadcast

            3-4:00 PM                   Eager Artists

            5-8:00 PM                   Derby Dash Zoup! School Night Fundraiser
                                                Westwood Town Center: 21619 Center Ridge Road
                                                *** bring your Voucher ***

            6:00 PM                      Special Board of Education Meeting

3          Book Fair Delivery

            10-11:30 AM               AIR ELA Test Part 2: Fifth Grade

            3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

            6:30 PM                       GS PTA Meeting

            7:00 PM                       State of the Community, Gemini Center

4          10-11:30 AM               AIR ELA Test, Part 1: Fourth Grade

            2:15 PM                       Animal Research Project Showcase

                                                First Grade students and parents: Cafe

            3-4:00 PM                   Eager Engineers

            3-4:00 PM                   Book Fair Set-up

            7:30-9:00 PM              FHS Synchronettes Show: Gemini Center        
         
5          10-11:30 AM               AIR ELA Test, Part 2: Fourth Grade

            9-10:00 AM                 Book Fair Preview

            3-4:00 PM                   Eager Engineers

            3-9:00 PM                   FPECPTA Spring Resale Set-up

            7:30-9:00 PM              FHS Synchronettes Show: Gemini Center   
  
6          9A-4:00 PM                 FPECPTA Spring Resale

            7:30-9:00 PM              FHS Synchronettes Show: Gemini Center     

8-12     DINO-MITE Scholastic Book Fair

8          3-4:00 PM                   Eager Artists

            3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

9          10-11:30 AM               AIR ELA Test Part 1: Third Grade

            2:50-3:50 PM              Tech/Broadcast Club

            3-3:40 PM                   Student Council Meeting: Room 113

            3-4:00 PM                   Eager Artists

10        8-900 AM                    Book Fair "Grand" Parents Breakfast                                                 (G=grandparents; R=Relative; A=Aunts & Uncles;
                                                N=Neighbors & D=devoted caregivers)

            8:45-Noon                   Ripcho Spring Photos

            10-11:30 AM               AIR ELA Test Part 2: Third Grade

            3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

11        AIR ELA Make-ups: Grades 3, 4, 5

            3-4:00 PM                   Eager Engineers   
                                          
            5:30-7:00 PM              Family Game Night

            6:30-8:30 PM              Connecting For Kids Parent Meeting: 
Dom Umerley Civic Center in  Rocky River

12        3-4:00 PM                   Eager Engineers

13        9A-4P                          Fairview Family Portraits sponsored by FHS Alumni (more info above)

15        AIR ELA Make-ups: Grades 3, 4, 5

            3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

            5-5:50 PM                   Fifth Grade Parent Mohican Meeting: Cafe

16        AIR ELA Make-ups: Grades 3, 4, 5

            10:15-11:30 AM    AIR Math Test Part 1: Grade 5

                                    Lunch Switch: Third grade: Lunch 12:00 PM/Recess 11:35 AM
                                    Fifth Grade: Lunch 12:50 PM/Recess 12:25 PM
                                   
 2:50-3:50 PM              Tech/Broadcast Club
                                    
3-4:00 PM                   Eager Artists

17                                AIR ELA Make-ups: Grades 3, 4, 5

                                    10:15-11:30 AM         AIR Math Test Part 2: Grade 5

                                    3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

18                                STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY, NO School K-12

19-22                           SPRING BREAK, NO School K-12

23                                Welcome Back

                                    AIR ELA Make-ups: Grades 3, 4, 5

                                    AIR MATH Make-ups: Grades 3, 4, 5

                                    10:15-11:30 AM         AIR MATH Test, Part 1: Fourth Grade

                                    2:50-3:50 PM              Tech/Broadcast Club

                                    3-4:00 PM                   Eager Artists

24                                10:15-11:30 AM         AIR Math Test Part 2: Grade 4

                                    1-2:00 PM                   Middle School Student Ambassdor Visit

                                    3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

25                                10:15-11:30 AM         AIR Math Test Part 1: Grade 3

                                    3-4:00 PM                   Eager Engineers

26                                10:15-11:30 AM         AIR Math Test Part 2: Grade 3

                                    3-4:00 PM                   Eager Engineers

                                    3:15-6:00 PM              Derby Dash Packet Pick-up

27                                Gilles Sweet Derby Dash

29                                3-4:15 PM                   Girls on the Run Practice

30                                10:15-11:30 AM         AIR Science Test, Part 1: Grade 5

                                    Lunch Switch: Third grade: Lunch 12:00 PM/Recess 11:35 AM
Fifth Grade: Lunch 12:50 PM/Recess 12:25 PM

                                    2:50-3:50 PM              Tech/Broadcast Club

                                    3-4:00 PM                   Eager Artists

                                    6:30-7:30 PM              Kindergarten and First Grade Parent Meeting
 
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