Au Sable Forks Elementary

I hope everyone is had great weekend. 
A few notes and upcoming events:

1. Remember that the Talent Show, sponsored by the AFES Student Council, will take place Friday, April 4^th at 6:30pm in the AFES gym.   We have 27 performances registered between AFES and Holy Name Elementary Schools, with a total of 53 students participating.  It promises to be a great evening and the students are certainly excited to show their talents! 

2. Anyone that would like to help with the Talent Show, please contact me at: 647-5503 or email me at: dwlincoln2002@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

3. The AFES Student Council’s “Pennies for Patients” coin drive is going strong.  I will update totals later this morning.  This coin drive is to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  You can send in your loose change with any student or drop it off yourself.  The class that collects the most will receive a “Pizza Party” for lunch.

4. Remember the AVCS Staff Basketball Game, taking place on Sunday, April 6^th, at 4:00pm.  This is a match between the Elementary Staff from both elementary schools of the AVCS District referred to as “Hulbert’s Heroes” and the Middle–High School staff, referred to as “Marlow’s Magic II”.  This promises to be a fun and entertaining event.  All funds from this event will be donated to the American Cancer Society. 

5. There will be a Student Recognition Award Assembly this Friday, April 4^th, in the gym at 1:30pm. This presentation is sponsored by the AFES PTO.  We would like to thank Laura Campbell (PTO Co-President and founder of the program) for all her efforts in making this program a success.    We would also like to thank the Towns of Jay and Black Brook, and the Au Sable Forks, Jay & Upper Jay Fire Departments and Ambulance Services, and the many area merchants for their support of this wonderful program.  I will be listing those merchants in future newsletters and blogs.

I hope everyone has a great day! – Dean Lincoln

1. The “Pennies for Patients” coin drive is off to a great start!  I will have an update with the total amounts-to-date per classroom on Monday.  The drive continues until the talent show on Friday, April 4th.  Keep sending in that spare change!  If there is anyone that would like to help count and wrap coins, please contact me at 647-5503 x214 or at dwlincoln2002@hotmail.com. 

I hope everyone has a great day! - Dean Lincoln

A few notes and upcoming events:

1. We have a new permanent building substitute.  Her name is Mrs. Karen Manning. She is a certified elementary teacher.  So when you see her in the building, be sure to say ‘hi’ and welcome her to AFES!

2. We also have several student teachers in the building for the next 6 weeks.  They are a great group of young teachers eager to be mentored by our outstanding staff.  You will see them around the building so be sure to say hi and welcome them to AFES.

3. The auditions for the talent show will be held during the next 3 days (Wed.-Friday).  This is not an elimination audition, but rather a chance for the students to experience performing their act in front of several adults (staff) and a few students prior to having to perform in front a full audience.

4. The PTO Flower Bulb Fundraiser will end today, March 26th.  I hope you had a chance to get your order in for these spring bulbs.

5. Our 5th and 6th graders will receive a “Human Growth and Development Presentation” by our district Nurse-Teacher, Carrie Brand, will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 27-28.  This is an annual presentation to the 5^th and 6^th graders in the district.

6. Remember that the Talent Show, sponsored by the AFES Student Council, will take place Friday, April 4^th at 6:30pm in the AFES gym.   We have 26 performances registered between AFES and Holy Name Elementary Schools, with a total of 50 students participating.  It promises to be a great evening and the students are certainly excited to show their talents!  (Note: anyone that would like to help with this event, please contact me at: 647-5503 or email me at: dwlincoln2002@hotmail.com. Thanks!)

7. The AFES Student Council’s “Pennies for Patients” coin drive is off to a great start.  I will update totals as we go along.  This coin drive is to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  You can send in your loose change with any student or drop it off yourself.  The class that collects the most will receive a “Pizza Party” for lunch.

8. Also, remember the AVCS Staff Basketball Game, taking place on Sunday, April 6^th, at 4:00pm.  This is a match between the Elementary Staff from both elementary schools of the AVCS District referred to as “Hulbert’s Heroes” and the Middle–High School staff, referred to as “Marlow’s Magic II”.  (The teams are named after Mr. Kevin Hulbert – Principal of Keeseville Elementary and founder of the staff basketball games, and Mrs. Laura Marlow, Principal of the AVCS Hugh School.)  All funds from this event will be donated to the American Cancer Society. 

9. The Book Club met yesterday after school and they have finished reading “Shiloh” and have started reading “Smart Dog”.  It was decided at yesterday’s meeting that the Book Club will be taking a field trip to the Village Bookstore, in downtown Au Sable Forks.  The date and time have not yet been decided.

I hope everyone has a great day! – Dean Lincoln

3. Reserve the date, Friday, April 4th to attend the Talent Show sponsored by the AFES Student Council.  The show will begin at 6:30pm.  We have 26 performances registered between AFES and Holy Name Elementary Schools, with a total of 50 students participating.  It promises to be a great evening and the students are certainly excited to show their talents!  (Note: anyone that would like to help with this event, please contact me at: 647-5503. Thanks!)

4. Please remember the AFES Student Council’s “Pennies for Patients” coin drive to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  You can send in your loose change with any student or drop it off yourself.  The class that collects the most will receive a “Pizza Party” for lunch.

5. The AFES Student Council will be conducting a “Paper Recycling Program” within AFES.  This is the Student Council’s contribution to the “Green” theme of the Spring Concert, as well as to nature itself.

6. Also, remember the AVCS Staff Basketball Game, taking place on Sunday, April 6^th, at 4:00pm.  This is a match between the Elementary Staff from both elementary schools of the AVCS District referred to as “Hulbert’s Heroes III” and the Middle–High School staff, referred to as “Marlow’s Magic II”.  (The teams are named after Mr. Kevin Hulbert – Principal of Keeseville Elementary and founder of the staff basketball games, and Mrs. Laura Marlow, Principal of the AVCS Hugh School.)  All funds from this event will be donated to the American Cancer Society. 

I hope everyone has a great day! – Dean Lincoln

Good Morning All,

I hope everyone has a great day! - Dean Lincoln

Good Morning All,

I hope everyone has a great day! - Dean Lincoln

So, now you know the name of the show and movie, the question remains: Who played the part of “Winthrop Paroo”, the 7 year old brother of “Marian”, who also sang the song “Gary, Indiana” the second time it appears in the movie?  I gave the clue: He was born in Oklahoma in 1954.  The next clue are: He also appeared in the movie, “American Graffiti”.  Email guesses to: dwlincoln2002@hotmail.com

Student Council and Game Club are meeting today after school.

PTO Spring Bulb Fund Raiser

And of course the students won’t forget: NO SCHOOL this Friday (3/21) or this coming Monday (3/24). 

I hope everyone has a great day! - Dean Lincoln

Hello Everyone!

Thank you to the Au Sable Valley Players for their performance at AFES yesterday afternoon. Diane White and Steve Collier brought the performers of the play “Grease” to AFES and presented a preview of the play. They performed several of their songs and dance routines. They did an outstanding job and thoroughly delighted AFES students and staff. We wish them good luck on their public performances tonight-Sunday, March 13th-16th.

PTO Meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the AFES cafeteria.

Tomorrow (Friday) the PTO will sponsor and serve ice cream to the students of AFES as a reward for their hard work on the NYS Math Tests during the past two weeks.

The talent show registrations may be turned in through today. We extended the registration period to today to give the students more time to register to take part in the upcoming AFES Student Council Talent Show. The show will take place Friday, April 4^th at 6:30pm in the AFES gymnasium. Mark your calendar, it promises to be an entertaining and fun evening.

Reminder: Spring Pictures will be taken next Wednesday, March 19th.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day! - Dean Lincoln