Child Medications

The end of the school year is rapidly approaching. If possible, we would ask that you send an exact amount of medication to last until the end of school. If medication is left the last day of school, it must be picked up from school by the parent. No medication will be sent home with a child. All medication must be picked up by June 7, 2013.
Any unused medication not picked up by the end of this day will be discarded unless you call to arrange a specific pick-up time.

Thank you,
Health Office Staff
Rochester Public Schools

Jog-a-thon Success!

I need to take this time to share Folwell's appreciation for the number of volunteers who gave their time and energy to organize and carry-out a successful Jog-A-Thon. Your abundance of enthusiasm was evident in the energy the students exerted while running their laps on Wednesday and Friday. Thank you to parents and all families who assisted your children in finding pledges and donations for the past two years we have conducted the Jog-A-Thon. The end result will be a new playground addition for students and residents to play on for many years.

The Folwell community needs to be praised for the many examples of supporting your children's school experiences, whether it be through volunteering daily at school or at special events, financially supporting the PTSA , or supporting your children each night they come home with school work.

The phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child," truly rings loud and clear every day at Folwell Elementary. Thanks to each of you.

Enjoy the outstanding weather this weekend!

Todd Kieffer

Jog-a-thon

Just a reminder that the jog-a-thon is this week Wednesday and Friday.  Please make sure students are wearing comfortable shoes for running.  Kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 will run on Wednesday, and grades 2, 4 and 5 will run on Friday.  Due to the weather and soft conditions, the students will run their laps tomorrow around the block across from the Folwell main office. The specific running schedule is listed below if anyone wants to come and cheer on the runners.  If students have not already done so, please have them return their pledge envelopes by April 26.  Thank you for your support!

Wed. 4/24

10:00-10:30                         Berwick

10:30-11:00                         Strain

1:20-1:50                              Fix

1:50-2:20                              Lanza

2:20-2:50                              Lewis

2:50-3:20                              Kohlmeyer

Fri. 4/26

10:50-11:20                         Larson

11:20-11:50                         Kazemba/Wenner

1:20-1:50                              Mueller

1:50-2:20                              Jagusch

2:20-2:50                              Olson

2:50-3:20                              Nelson

Folwell Running Club

RUNNING CLUB STARTS MONDAY!

Who: All Students Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
What: Run or walk laps (six laps = one mile)
Where: Folwell Playground
When: Monday through Friday, April 22-May 24 @ 8:45 a.m.
Why: For fun, to train for the Med-City Kids' Marathon, and for daily prizes!

For more information click the link below or contact Marianne Couser @ 282-2610 or Sarah Lichty @ 280-7519.

Running Club Sign-Up Form (Low quality copy)

PTSA Meeting

With only 2 meetings left, if you have considered coming…The Time is NOW!

Come on out and join us for this next meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 9:15am in the Lower Conference room.

We'll have coffee, a door prize AND if you attended last month your name will be entered twice for the door prize!

Parents and Teachers will be discussing up and coming happenings here at Folwell such as the Jog-a-thon, Playground and Carnival.

Updates on the agenda:

• Playground addition
• Carnival
• Jog-a-thon
• Learning Garden
• Falcon Tales
• Original Works

We truly hope to see YOU there!

Amy Crockett & Valerie Presa

Jog-a-thon

Hello Folwell families!  The jog-a-thon is right around the corner, and we are excited to finish raising enough money for our nehttp://givemn.razoo.com/story/Folwellplayground.  Out-of-town relatives may also be interested in donating.  Students can return their donation envelopes beginning this week.  Even if they have not raised any money, that is just fine, but have them return the envelope and they will receive a small prize.  Thank you to everyone for your support!

w playground addition in June! The students will be running as teams with their classmates, and the class that runs the most laps, as well as the class that raises the most money, will get a pizza and ice cream party.  Please encourage students to seek donations, either a flat donation or a per lap sponsorship.  Donations can also be made online at

Laura Franzen and Mr. Kieffer

Silent Auction - Folwell Carnival

Can you share your skills with Folwell?

We will be holding a silent auction again this year at the Folwell Carnival and we want YOU to be a part of it!  If you have a special gift, hobby, or talent that you want to share, please think about donating your time, skill, or items to the silent auction.  For some examples of possible donations, please click the link below!

For questions, please contact Kaya Garcia @ m_c_garcia@yahoo.com or Joanna Haddad @ joannahadad@hotmail.com.


Silent Auction Information

Movie Night

Bring your blankets and camp chairs for this special family event int he gym!

Friday, April 19 at 6:30pm.
Admission price = 2 BOX TOPS per person

For more information click on the link below!

Movie Night Information Sheet

Report Cards

Parents,

Your child's report card will be sent home today, Friday, April 12th.  A copy of this report card (and report cards from the past) is also available on Skyward.

Skyward Family Access

Popcorn Party

We are collecting raffle basket donations for the school carnival. If 10 items are collected from your classroom, your whole class gets a popcorn party.
How easy is that?

The link below is full of great ideas for donations.

Raffle Basket Information Sheet

If you have any questions, please contact Betty Kennel @ bkennel@usfamily.net.