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Meadow Pond PTA
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 11/26-27 Thanksgiving Break
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KLSD Fields and Cultural Arts Referendum
VOTE!!
December 8, 2009
How Much Will this Referendum Cost Taxpayers?
The renovation and construction of athletic fields and cultural arts facilities included in the referendum will not cost taxpayers any additional money. The total cost of the projects is estimated at $3.128 million. The entire cost of these projects will be funded through the monies in the Capital Reserve Fund that has nearly $3.15 million currently in it. There will be no additional taxes raised or assessed to cover the cost of the projects, nor will any bonds be floated to cover the cost.
For additional information and plan details of the referendum, please
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To view an interview with Michael Gordon (President, KLSD Board of Education), Michael Jumper (Assistant Superintendent for Business), and Christian McCarthy (Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Wellness)
please
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Athletic Fields & Cultural Arts Referendum -- Tuesday, Dec. 8
KATONAH-LEWISBORO UFSD NEWS
"Fast Facts" About the December 8, 2009
Fields and Cultural Arts Referendum
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What's Been Happening in Art Class?
Amy Stockfield has been working with our children on projects which are currently being displayed around the school. Since some projects span more than one week and may be up for display currently, we'd like to let you know what's been happening.
To date, these are some of the projects:
Kindergarten
Looked at lines and shapes and made pictures inspired by the Artist Mondrian. They decorated the branches of a 3-D tree with watercolor fall leaves and apples.
First Graders
Used primary color Cray-pas and black paint to create shape chains and practiced mixing colors.
They also learned how to draw a pumpkin and use color to make the pumpkin look round.
Second Graders
Have explored the story "Where the Wild Things Are" and created their own Wild Things. They learned simple perspective in order to draw the inside of a room that is turning into the Jungle.
They also looked at the work of Geroge Rodrigue, known for painting "Blue Dogs". They created monochromatic paintings of animals and used the complementary color to create a monochromatic background.
Third Graders
Looked at the cave paintings in Lascaux France and pretended that they were cave painters.
They also are working on a Superhero project in Conjunction with Red Ribbon week. They learned to create gesture drawings of each other and tried to draw their heros in motion. Their superpowers needed to promote a healthy choice for their future.
Fourth Grade
Learned about continuous line drawing and Looked at the work of Alexander Calder, then they made their own continuous line drawings out of wire.
Students also worked on clay storyteller dolls in the modern tradition of Southwestern Native Americans.
Fifth Grade
Began the year with a review of the principles of color theory and used color pencil to draw a still life from observation.
They created Papel Picado banners as a study of positive and negative space. These banners are a Mexican tradtion that is frequently used in Day of the Dead celebrations.
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The Innisbrook Orders have arrived!
Please pick up your goodies on the school stage as soon as possible.
(The boxes are in alphabetical order.)
Thanks for supporting Meadow Pond and remember that our school continues
earning money throughout the year when you place orders at innisbrook.com
(school code: 101764)
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I KNOW WE ALREADY HAVE BUT ...
A HUGE THANK YOU TO
NICOLE PROTOMASTRO
for her incredibly hard work, great ideas, and organization of the Halloween Event
We would also like to thank all the volunteers that worked in sub committees for their contribution and time. We couldn't have done it without you:
Liza Brasini, Jennifer Ford, Jenn Pink, Alison Ganis, Karen Piazza, Suzanne Marinucci, Janet Mraz, Lisa Valdes, Elaine Esposito, Barabara Healy, Lenni Wilmoth, Meghyn Lynch, Mary Beth Johnson, Jan Bullard, Jenn Weiss, Marisa Cioffi, Kristin Varriale, Natalie Thompson, Peri Stevelmen, Beth Howes, Andrea Rosen, Beth Grispin ,Cheryl Blamires, Fran Magistro, Alese Morowitz, Nicole Ferrante, Karen Rossi , Yummy and 30 bakers!
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MEADOW POND PTA
COMMUNITY SHARING COMMITTEE
During the Parent-Teacher conferences on November 17th, 19th and 20th, the Community Sharing Committee will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Community Center in Katonah. Boxes will be located in the wings. Any donations are welcome and greatly appreciated, but the following items are in the highest demand for the upcoming holiday season:
Canned hams - no refrigeration needed - 1-5 lbs.
Canned vegetables, fruit, or soup
Bags of dried beans
Butter cookies in tins
Flour - small bags (32 oz)
Caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee - instant or ground
Tea bags - small boxes
Fruit Juice - in plastic containers
If you would like to help collect or deliver the food, or if you have any questions, please contact Maureen Jones at 763-8782 or mmbcjones@optonline.net. Thanks!
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Compact Team
would like to hear what you think about Homework
Please
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to take our short survey
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We want to hear your ideas.
We are creating new committees and exploring new ideas all the time based on your feedback. Please send us your ideas or come to discuss them at a PTA meeting.
meadowpondpta@gmail.com
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Do You Need Bus Notes?
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