Monday, March 31, 2008

Good Monday Morning, March 31, 2008

Good Morning,

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 4th 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 6th, 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 4th, 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.

6. Comments: Please feel free to post any comments to this blog, upcoming events, etc. by clicking on the word "comments" just below my signature line on this and any blog posting.

 I hope everyone has a great day! – Dean Lincoln
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Friday, March 28, 2008

Good Friday Morning, March 28, 2008

Hello Everyone!

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. 

2. The Talent Show is going to be fun and entertaining.  We have seen many practice performances (referred to as "auditions") already this week and will see more today.  The kids are certainly excited and are looking forward to performing for everyone next Friday.

3. NYS Education Department released the standings of NYS schools on Tuesday.  I am happy and proud to report that Au Sable Forks Elementary School, as well as the entire Au Sable Valley Central School District, are all in "Good Standing" which means our students are meeting the standards as measured by the NYS Tests that the students take each year!  Congratulations Students and Staff for all your hard work and success!

4. The PTO will be sponsoring an Appreciation Breakfast for the Bus Drivers of AFES on Tuesday, April 1st.  Thanks to the PTO for doing this and a BIG THANK YOU to the Bus drivers that work so hard to see that our students arrive at school and home every day safely and on time.   We all appreciate your skill and committment.

5. If anyone would like to comment on any posting, any item in a posting, or just in general, please feel free to click on the "comments" icon on the bottom of the posting and leave a comment. 

I hope everyone has a great day! - Dean Lincoln
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Good Wednesday Morning, March 26, 2008

Good Morning,

I hope everyone is having a great week.  The weather prediction is for a warmer day today and we are ready for that!

 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 5th and 6th graders in the district.

6. Remember that the Talent Show, sponsored by the AFES Student Council, will take place Friday, April 4th 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 6th, 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
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Monday, March 24, 2008

Good Monday Morning, March 24, 2008

Hi Everyone,

It is a beautiful (but chilly) Monday morning in the Valley! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!  There is no school today, Monday, March 24th, but I wanted to post a note to remind everyone of a few upcoming events:

1. The PTO Flower Bulb Fundraiser will end tomorrow, March 26th.  Please be sure to get your orders in.

2. For our 5th and 6th graders, our "Human Growth and Development Presentation” by our district Nurse-Teacher, Carrie Brand, will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 27-28. 

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 6th, 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
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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Good Thursday Morning, March, 20, 2008

Good Morning All,

The AFES Student Council "Pennies for Patients" project has begun. Information will be sent home today. Please send in your spare change with your student or drop it off yourself. The classroom that brings in the highest total in change will receive a pizza party for lunch. The project ends on Friday April 4th. The funds for this project go directly to support patients and their families who suffer from blood cancers, such as Leukemia and Lymphoma.

NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday (3/21) or this coming Monday (3/24).

Remember: Send in those Box Tops.  I will be announcing our next stop in our "Trip Across America" on Tuesday. 

Also, remember to send in those Campbell Soup Labels!


Remember the Upcoming:

The 3rd grade trip to Keene Valley Neighborhood House will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 20th.

The AFES Student Council's Talent Show Friday, April 4th at 6:30pm I am looking for parents willing to help with this event. Please email me at dwlincoln2002@hotmail.com or call me at 647-5503.

PTO Spring Bulb Fund Raiser continues until Wednesday, March 26th.


I hope everyone has a great day! - Dean Lincoln

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Good Wednesday Morning, March 19, 2008

Good Morning All,

Ok, now the answer to the question: 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 was: He also appeared in the movie, "American Graffiti". You know now that the Musical is "The Music Man". The young actor was Ron Howard! Some of us who are old enough remember Ron as Opie Taylor in the Andy Griffith Show, and then as Richie Cunningham in Happy Days. Ron also appeared in 71 other movies, TV shows, and plays. He has also produced 47 movies and shows, as well as directed 28.

Spring Pictures will take place today!

CFES will meet today after school.

The AFES Student Council "Pennies for Patients" project has begun. Information will be sent home today. Please send in your spare change with your student or drop it off yourself. The classroom that brings in the highest total in change will receive a pizza party for lunch. The project ends on Friday April 4th. The funds for this project go directly to support patients and their families who suffer from blood cancers, such as Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Remember the Upcoming:

 The 3rd grade trip to Keene Valley Neighborhood House will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 20th.

The AFES Student Council's Talent Show Friday, April 4th at 6:30pm I am looking for parents willing to help with this event. Please email me at: dwlincoln2002@hotmail.com or call me at 647-5503.

PTO Spring Bulb Fund Raiser continues until Wednesday, March 26th.

And of course, don't forget: NO SCHOOL this Friday (3/21) or this coming Monday (3/24).

I hope everyone has a great day! - Dean Lincoln

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Good Tuesday Morning, March 18, 2008

Good Morning All,

Ok, now the answer to the question: What Broadway Musical had the song 'Gary, Indiana' in it?  It is "The Music Man"!  It first appeared on Broadway in 1957.  The Book, Lyrics, and Music were written by Meredith Willson.  The lead roles, "Harold Hill" and "Marian" were played by Robert Preston and Barbara Cook.  The first movie "The Music Man" was released in 1962, starring Robert Preston as "Harold Hill", Shirley Jones (of Partridge Family fame) as "Marian".  The Broadway play ran for over 3 years and showed 1,375 performances.  It has been on Broadway several times since, with Harold Hill being played by such performers as Eddie Albert and Dick Van Dyke. 

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.


Remember the Upcoming: (See yesterday's blog for details on the following)

Remember that Spring Pictures will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th.

The AFES Student Council's Talent Show and Pennies for Patients

The 3rd grade trip to Keene Valley Neighborhood House

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
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Monday, March 17, 2008

Good Monday Morning, March 17, 2008

Hello Everyone!

The PTO sponsored an “Ice Cream Social” for the students of AFES last Friday.  It was a huge success.  This was given as a reward for their hard work on the NYS Math Tests during the past two weeks.  Thank you PTO.

Spring Pictures will be taken this Wednesday, March 19th.

 There will be a Poison Prevention presentation to all students, K-6 on Wednesday 3/19.  The presentations will be to Grades 3-6 at 9:00-9:45 and Grades K-2 from 9:45-10:30.  This is an educational presentation at their level to teach the students the dangers of poisons with the hope of preventing of any incident.

 We had a lot of students sign up for the Talent Show which will take place on Friday, April 4th.  There are 26 performances, involving approx. 56 students between AFES and Holy Name.  We look forward to this great event.  We will be holding the “auditions” (time to practice their performance in front of a few staff & students) next week.  I will notify each performing student of their day/time.

 The 3rd Grade class will be visiting their foster grandparents/pen pals at the Keene Valley Neighborhood House on Thursday, 3/20.

The PTO Spring Bulbs Fund Raiser will end on Tuesday, 3/26.  Be sure to get you order in before then! 
The AFES will be hosting a “Pennies for Patients” coin drive from March 17-April 4th.  This is a fund raiser is to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The funds raised here at AFES will be combined with the funds raised by Keeseville Elementary by their Pennies for Patients drive and the funds raised at the Staff Basketball Game on April 6th.  We hope that through these efforts we can help to make a difference for those inflicted with blood cancers and help research find a cure for these diseases. 
As I had mentioned previously, the next stop in our Box Tops “Trip Across America” will be Gary, Indiana.  I have had  three staff that have given correct answers to: Can anyone name the Broadway Musical that has a song named "Gary, Indiana" in it? 
 I have had only one who could answer:  Can anyone name the younger actor that sang the song in the 1962 movie version of the musical? (The song appears twice in the play, the first time by the main character, the second time by this younger actor.)   Any guesses?  Guesses can be emailed to me at dwlicnoln2002@hotmail.com.  A clue: the young actor was born in Oklahoma in 1954.  NOTE: I have not received any guesses from the parents/community.  Be brave; email a guess for both or either question.  I will reveil the answer to the name of the musical tomorrow (Tuesday), and the answer to the young actor on Wednesday.
NO SCHOOL this Friday (3/21) or this coming Monday (3/24).  Have a Happy Easter!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day! - Dean Lincoln



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Friday, March 14, 2008

Good Friday Morning, March 14, 2008

Hello Everyone!

It’s Friday!

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

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

 There will be a Poison Prevention presentation to all students, K-6 on Wednesday 3/19.  The presentations will be to Grades 3-6 at 9:00-9:45 and Grades K-2 from 9:45-10:30.  This is an educational presentation at their level to teach the students the dangers of poisons with the hope of preventing of any incident.
The 3rd Grade class will be visiting their foster grandparents/pen pals at the Keene Valley Neighborhood House on Thursday, 3/20.

The PTO Spring Bulbs Fund Raiser will end on Tuesday, 3/26.  Be sure to get you order in before then! 
The AFES Student Council will be hosting a “Pennies for Patients” coin drive from March 17-April 4th.  This is a fund raiser is to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The funds raised here at AFES will be combined with the funds raised by Keeseville Elementary by their Pennies for Patients drive and the funds raised at the Staff Basketball Game on April 6th.  We hope that through these efforts we can help to make a difference for those inflicted with blood cancers and help research find a cure for these diseases. 
As I had mentioned previously, the next stop in our Box Tops “Trip Across America” will be Gary, Indiana.  I have had a couple of staff that have given correct answers to: Can anyone name the Broadway Musical that has a song named "Gary, Indiana" in it?  I have had only one who could answer:  Can anyone name the younger actor that sang the song in the 1962 movie version of the musical? (The song appears twice in the play, the first time by the main character, the second time by this younger actor.)   Any guesses?  Guesses can be emailed to me at dwlicnoln2002@hotmail.com.  A clue: the young actor was born in Oklahoma in 1954.  

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and a great weekend! - Dean Lincoln



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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Good Thursday Morning, March 13, 2008

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 4th 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

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