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FUNDRAISERS
HUNTERS BEND ELEMENTARY
INVEST IN YOUR CHILD
Starting Friday, September 12,
Hunters Bend Elementary School will begin its Invest in Your
Child campaign. The money from this fundraiser will
help pay for large ticket items like classroom rugs and
school-wide lamination machines. The donations will
also help provide each teacher with classroom money, as well
as pay for the salaries of both the computer teacher and
part-time secretary. Donations will be accepted at the
school. The campaign runs through September 26.
WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY
FIELD OF DREAMS
The 2008 Field of Dreams
donation drive kicks off Monday, September 15 at Walnut
Grove Elementary School. The donations from this
fundraising campaign will be used to promote healthy
lifestyles through the construction of a walking track on
campus. A suggested donation of $65 per student is greatly
appreciated, however, any amount, whether more or less, will
help WGES reach its goal of $32,000. For more
information, contact Melissa Arend, donations coordinator,
at
arendm@bellsouth.net.
WINSTEAD ELEMENTARY
WILDCAT WALK
On Friday, September 19,
students at Winstead Elementary School will participate
in the school's fourth annual Wildcat Walk-a-thon.
Leading up to the event, the students will attempt to
collect donations or pledges from relatives, neighbors
and other community members. On the day of the
walk-a-thon, the students complete as many laps around
the track as possible. The money that's raised
will be used to improve school technology through the
purchase of computers and other items.
CHAPMAN'S RETREAT
ELEMENTARY CHEETAH FEST
There's something for everyone
at Chapman's Retreat Elementary School's Cheetah Fest.
The annual event will be held on Friday, September 19, from
5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Each class is in charge of
its own game booth so there will plenty of activities to
entertain the kids. Some of the games include football
toss, ring around a Coke and rock climbing. There will
also be a silent auction featuring more than 75 baskets full
of goodies like Titans tickets. And don't forget about
dinner. Families can have their choice of pizza or
pasta for a small price.
RAVENWOOD UMBRELLAS FOR
SALE
Stay dry
and support Ravenwood High School at the same time.
Team 2012 is currently selling
Raptor Umbrellas. There are two styles:
a 60-inch black and red golf umbrella and a compact red
folding umbrella. They sell for $20 and $10 respectively.
Order forms can be found in the Ravenwood front office or
call Linda Hughes at 373-4190 for more information.
KENROSE ELEMENTARY
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Enjoy dinner, games and a silent auction at Kenrose
Elementary School's Family Fun Night. The event will be
held Friday, September 26, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30
p.m. at the school. Students can enjoy free carnival
games. The silent auction will include theme baskets
which were put together by each classroom. For
information on how to purchase dinner tickets, contact
the school at (615) 472-4630.
FAIRVIEW HIGH'S 2ND
ANNUAL FALL CAR SHOW
Rev up your motor.
It's almost time for Fairview High School's second
annual Fall Car Show. The auto show will be held
Saturday, September 27 at the high school from 8 a.m.
until 3 p.m. More than two dozen show classes
will be represented. Car registration will cost
$20. Admission is free for spectators although
donations will be accepted. For more
information, call Tim Hobbs at (615) 472-4400.
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY
MCDONALD'S NIGHT
Who knew helping out
a Williamson County school could taste so good? On
Tuesday, September 30, teachers at Westwood Elementary
will be working at the Fairview McDonald's from 5 p.m.
until 7 p.m. Westwood will receive a percentage of all
the purchases made during that time. One hundred
percent of the tips the teachers earn will also go to
the school. Parents are urged to come out and support
Westwood on this night.
SUNSET ELEMENTARY FALL
FESTIVAL
Mark your calendars.
It's time for parents and students at Sunset Elementary
School to start gearing up for the third annual Fall
Festival. The fun-filled afternoon will take place
Saturday, October 25, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
There will be plenty of inflatable toys, games and food
at this year's Fall Festival, which has become one of
Sunset Elementary School's most popular events.
Contact the school at 472-5020 for more information.
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL
MCDONALD
The man behind such
classic hits as I Keep Forgetting and Taking it to
the Streets will help raise money for the Franklin High
School Band. Grammy award-winning artist Michael
McDonald will perform Saturday, November 1 in Collins
Alumni Auditorium on the Lipscomb University campus.
The performance begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $35
each. To purchase tickets, click on this
LINK and fill out the order form. All
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Important Dates
September 23 & 25,
Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 10,
End of First Quarter Grading Period
Thursday-Friday,
October 16 & 17, No School due to Fall Break
Tuesday, November 4,
No School for students due to Election Day
November 24-28, No
School due to Thanksgiving
Tuesday-Friday,
December 16-19, First Semester Exams
Friday, December 19,
End of First Semester
December 22-January
5,No School due to Winter Holiday
For other
dates, check with each individual school
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