tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57900944874972585272024-03-13T06:47:32.931-07:00Bulldogs and PatirotsJefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-5525812222088964112014-04-22T17:59:00.000-07:002014-04-22T17:59:08.683-07:00Monthly MeetingOur April PTO meeting will be tomorrow (Wednesday 23) at 7 p.m. All parents are invited and welcome to come. The Agenda is as follows :<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4/23/14<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Introductions - Jefferson/Farnsworth PTO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Budget Report, General - Leanna<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bylaws - Leanna<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Review and ratifying on previous meeting minutes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Review monies earned and spent for the 2013-14 school year<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Review of Past Events<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pizza Hut Night<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Movie Night - April 23th at Farnsworth - Frozen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Discuss plans on moving forward with jog-a-thon for
September 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Begin setting budget for next school year (2014-15)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next Meeting May 28th, 7pm at Jefferson Elem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-16255728210254107862014-02-20T13:09:00.003-08:002014-02-20T13:09:36.380-08:00PIZZA PIE CAFE FUNDRAISORFollow these instructions to redeem your Pizza Pie Cafe Coupon~<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Redeeming your Pizza Pie Cafe Card:</strong>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>1 -</strong> Fill in the organization box with Jefferson/Farnsworth PTO</span><br />
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<strong>2 -</strong> Take your card with you to the Rexburg or Idaho Falls Pizza Pie Cafe Restaurant.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>3 -</strong> Redeem your card anytime Monday Feb. 24th - Thursday Feb. 27th
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>4 -</strong> Present your card to the cashier
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>5 -</strong> Enjoy some delicious Pizza, Pasta and Salad</span><br />
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Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-24871685020989065172014-02-20T13:06:00.003-08:002014-02-20T13:06:32.853-08:00February PTO Meeting
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2/26/14<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Introductions - Jefferson/Farnsworth PTO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Budget Report, General - Leanna<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bylaws - Leanna<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Review and ratifying on previous meeting minutes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Review of Past Events<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pizza Hut Night for Farnsworth - March<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next Meeting March 26th, 7pm at Jefferson Elem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-27797169159104809292014-02-06T16:35:00.001-08:002014-02-06T16:35:45.718-08:00Please Read
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dear Parents, Patrons and Students:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recently, the Jefferson-Farnsworth Elementaries Parent
Teacher Organization sent out a SurveyMonkey survey asking for feedback about a
possible upcoming school supply fundraiser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The number of responses we received was extraordinary, and we truly
appreciate all the comments that were left, both positive and negative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We rely on your feedback to give us
direction, and it was fantastic to get your input.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Based on some of the comments that were left, we as the PTO
wanted to address some misperceptions about who we are and what we do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Jefferson-Farnsworth PTO is a completely
volunteer driven organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our board
consists of a President representative from each school, a Vice President from
each school, secretary, treasurer, and teacher liaison.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also have numerous parent volunteers who
help out with our many events and fundraisers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are a non-profit organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We currently are not tax-exempt, but are
working with the IRS to earn that status.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Because we are completely volunteer run, nearly all of our proceeds go
back into our schools, with a very small amount covering the costs of project
supplies, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We work closely with both
schools and the school district to ensure that we are working towards a common
goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The PTO, Jefferson and Farnsworth
all have the same goal; providing the best education possible, while working
towards the betterment of our student body as a whole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The PTO is NOT a part of the school
district.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are a completely separate
entity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The district has no operational
control over our organization, and the PTO has no control over the decisions
made by the district, although we work closely to avoid duplicating our efforts
and to ensure we are both in compliance with State and Federal laws.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The PTO has made some missteps in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started this school year with an entirely
new board, new organizing by-laws, and a determination to make right as many of
the wrongs of the past as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
school year, we set the goal of raising $7,000 to purchase playground
equipment, books for the libraries, gym equipment, and some other school items
that the district just doesn’t have the money to buy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The split of our two schools left both
needing a lot of the essentials and our goal this year is to replace as many of
those items as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are always looking for volunteers, donations, and
fundraising ideas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We welcome any and
all comments, both positive and negative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We want to improve and above all, we welcome you to join us!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please join us at our monthly meetings, which are announced
on our Facebook pages, as well as through the School Messenger system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t have to volunteer but we always
welcome parent input!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also visit
our blog for updated information as it becomes available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We try to publish as much information about
both the PTO and our schools as we can.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.bulldogsandpatriots.blogspot.com/<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jefferson
Contact-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rachelle Bosh, President:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><a href="mailto:jpto@sd251.org"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">jpto@sd251.org</span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or on Facebook at </span></b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RigbyJeffersonPatriots"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">https://www.facebook.com/RigbyJeffersonPatriots</span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Farnsworth Contact-
Emily Peterson, President:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><a href="mailto:farnsworthpto@gmail.com"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">farnsworthpto@gmail.com</span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or on Facebook at </span></b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/farnsworthelem"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">https://www.facebook.com/farnsworthelem</span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thank you for your support!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-56963000714716800402014-02-03T11:10:00.004-08:002014-02-03T11:10:59.110-08:00Box Top DrawingMrs. Jaspers's Class is the lucky winner of the winter Box Top Drawing. The Spring Drive will be starting soon. We will be giving away another pizza party to the class who brings in the most box tops. One student from the winning classs will win a LEAP PAD 2! Look for more information coming soon, a flyer will be sent home with students!Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-9184706497845195142013-12-16T20:01:00.002-08:002013-12-16T20:01:59.409-08:00Monthly PTO MeetingThis week the Farnsworth/Jefferson PTO will be conducting our monthly meeting. The meeting is open to the public and we encourage parents to come. The meeting will be held Wednesday 18, at 7 p.m, in the Jefferson Library. If you would like to see what we will be discussing visit this link....<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw8bEY4V6DCZUm44VFlwYTZvbDA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Dec. PTO Meeting</a> Thank you!Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-46823494731550295962013-12-10T08:17:00.002-08:002013-12-10T08:17:53.077-08:00MOVIE NIGHTThis Friday at 7 pm the Jefferson and Farnsworth PTO will be having another movie night! We will be showing the POLAR EXPRESS so grab your jammies! Admission will be $2 dollars per person and will include the movie AND a hot cocoa!!! <br />The student council will provide babysitting for kids 4 and up, for those parents who will not be staying! Bring your families and get ready for a cozy movie night! Pajamas are recommended, but of course not mandatory. We hope to see you all there!!! Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-15340777191589572182013-11-24T21:15:00.000-08:002013-11-24T21:15:02.477-08:00What You MissedIf you would like to check out the details of November's PTO meeting... click the link below. Provided is detailed minutes of what was discussed. THANKS!<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-pPcInUN57TazI5dzFfRUx2Yms/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">November PTO Minutes</a><br />
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The meeting was held on Wednesday November 20th. All parents, teachers, and pto members were invited!Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-28682774260326437302013-11-19T14:02:00.002-08:002013-11-19T14:02:43.767-08:00PTO Meeting
There will be a PTO meeting for all pto members and interested parents this Wednesday at 7:00p.m. We will be discussing recent events as well as future events. Below is an outline of the topics we will be covering. We appreciate any and all feed back and would love see you there! The meeting will be held at Jefferson Elmentary Library.<br />
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Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-37727473816692509262013-10-28T10:53:00.004-07:002013-10-28T10:53:49.296-07:00Red Ribbon Week<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't forget all week is Red Ribbon Week. The kids will be celebrating by dressing up each day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MONDAY: <strong>Red Day</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">TUESDAY: <strong>Sports Day</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">WEDENSDAY: <strong>Tie and Sock Day</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">THURSDAY: <strong>Boo to Drugs</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FRIDAY: <strong>School Colors</strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Any masks or weapons will NOT be allowed on Halloween.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jefferson Elementary has extended their T-Shirt Sale. Orders for T-Shirts or Hoodies can be made at the Halloween Carnival!</span></li>
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Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-55920022500015962742013-10-22T17:18:00.001-07:002013-10-22T17:18:16.937-07:00PTO MEETING
<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow <strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">(Wed. 23rd)</span></strong> we will be having a combined Jefferson/Farnsworth PTO Meeting. It is for all parents and PTO members. The meeting will take place at the Farnsworth Library at 7 p.m. The following will be our agenda and topics of discussion:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We hope to have as much parent involvement as possible! Thank you!</span>Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-72150149733253212072013-10-21T09:26:00.000-07:002013-10-21T09:31:23.478-07:00Principal Jensen<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>Jefferson Elementary has a new principal this year! We asked Principal Eric Jensen to tell us a little bit about himself. ENJOY:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my 7<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> year as a
school principal and 12<sup>th</sup> year in education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was the principal at Roberts Elementary for
two years and Midway Elementary for the past 4 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have also had the opportunity to be the
district director for two federal programs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Before I took a principal job in Jefferson School District, I taught 1<sup>st</sup>
grade and 2<sup>nd</sup> grade on the other side of the state, in Fruitland.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My father was in the Air Force for
most of my youth, so I have been able to live in Oregon, Germany, Washington,
Oklahoma, Turkey, and California.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
growing up I was able to experience a wide range of ways of life. I spent 4
years helping my father and grandpa run 3 farms and a dairy, lived in some of
the poorest areas in the world, and even attended a high school with over 4000
students.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been married to Crystal
Hanson, from Menan, for about a year and a half.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our blended family has six children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They range from two 13 year old daughters to
my 5 year old son, who is actually in Kindergarten at Jefferson
Elementary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like most parents, between
football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and swimming we stay pretty busy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love fishing, soccer, and riding
my motorcycle.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am truly excited to be the
principal at Jefferson Elementary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Kindergarten through 2<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>nd</sup> grade is my favorite age group to
work with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their excitement for new
things and energy level is contagious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
see Jefferson Elementary becoming an example, throughout the state, for what an
education is suppose to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the
next few years I hope to help Jefferson Elementary become a more project based
learning environment. Students will be able to learn the Idaho Core Standards
through lessons that incorporate things like science experiments, cooking, fine
arts, gardening, technology, and maybe even architecture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The possibilities for truly enriched and
engaged learning are only limited by us, as parents and educators.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-8130445457178359922013-10-14T07:36:00.000-07:002013-10-14T07:36:07.149-07:00BOOK FAIR and PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCEWe have a very busy week! The <strong>BOOK FAIR</strong> will be open 14-17, so be sure to stop in. There will be a BOOK FAIR at both Farnsworth and Jefferson, so that both schools can benefit from the funds we raise! <br />
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This year's first <strong>Parent Teacher Conference</strong> is this Wednesday and Thursday (16th and 17th). The PTO has set up babysitting in the gym at Farnsworth from 4-7pm on Wednesday, and 5-7pm on Thursday. This service is offered free of charge... but the volunteers would accept donations.<br />
ALSO if you forgot to pick up your POTATOES last Thursday you can contact Farnsworth PTO President Emily Peterson at 521-8728. <br />
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Thanks parents for all your support. We have some really fun activities coming up... including the <strong>FALL CARNIVAL</strong>. We have had volunteers working on this for a month, they are doing an amazing job and we are so excited to see the turn out. We will post a list of games and the tickets each requires SOON!!! <br />
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Don't forget!!! All activities, deadlines, and important dates are ALWAYS posted on the calendar page of the blog! We also try to keep you posted on BOTH Facebook pages!!! Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790094487497258527.post-27947352987841898892013-10-01T09:09:00.000-07:002013-10-01T09:09:12.918-07:00WELCOME!<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Jefferson And Farnsworth combined BLOG! We will be updating this blog AT LEAST once a week! The blog is an easy way to keep in touch with our schools. Our school lunch is posted weekly, as well as a calander for the month, and our latest PTO letter! If there is anything YOU think should be added to the blog, please contact Whitney Kennedy at </span><a href="mailto:whitneyliz87@gmail.com"><span style="font-size: large;">whitneyliz87@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. Or contact one of our PTO presidents, (Rachelle or Emily). Their contact information is under the PTO BOARD link. Have a GREAT DAY!</span>Jefferson and Farnsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908078993672600noreply@blogger.com0