IMPORTANT DATES…

Apr 11 – PTO Pasta Supper & Basket Raffle
               @ SKHS
Apr 12 – 4th Graders Battle of Books at HS,
               7 pm
Apr 12 – Report Cards Go Home
Apr 16-20 – SPRING RECESS, NO
                    SCHOOL
Apr 21 – Ministerial Road Clean-up
Apr 27 –Student Recognition Assemblies

PTO NEWS…
FAMILY PASTA SUPPER
T O N I G H T ! ! !
West Kingston Family Pasta  Supper and Basket Raffle
Wed., Apr 11th at SK High School Cafeteria
    Our Family Pasta Supper will be held tonight with two seatings at 5:15 and 6:30. Tickets were sold in advance.  Please take your ticket with you if you received it via backpack express.  If you have not received your ticket, a master list of those families who have sent in payments will be at the door.  We are looking forward to this as a fun community building event for our school family.
    Thanks to all who donated items for our Basket Raffle/Auction.  Tickets will be sold at the dinner.  There will also be 2-3 baskets auctioned at silent auction at each serving.  Be sure to check them out and take along some ticket money.  You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to win these beautiful baskets stuffed with treats!
    Money raised from this basket endeavor will go directly to enhance the school experience for every child.  We plan to buy books for the literacy library and enlarge our supply of Neo Alphasmart key boards.

After School Art Club
The April session is another full class!  It will be held today, April 11th and 25th.  Prompt pickup at 4:15 is greatly appreciated.

PTO Meeting
Thanks to those who attended our April meeting!
The next meeting is Tuesday, May 8th at 7 pm in the library.

PTO Board Members Needed!
    A few of our veteran board members are completing their terms.  We are looking for a few volunteers to keep our PTO thriving.  YOU would be perfect to work on the PTO Board!!!!!! Yes, YOU!  Please consider sharing your time and talents on the PTO Board as a way to help create great memories for your child.  New, fresh ideas keep activities fun and exciting for the kids.  You have great ideas and would be a great addition to the Board.  Consider job sharing with a friend or two.  It’s not hard and others will show you what needs to be done.  NOW is the time for you to make a difference!
    Questions of the roles of board members?  Want to know more about how you can help?  Contact Nancy at nasantacox.net.

Boxtops for Education
Please send in your Boxtops soon.  The May deadline is quickly approaching.  Thanks for clipping!!!!!

Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated during the week of  May 5th.  Thanks to Tricia Angeli for chairing this event.  More details will be sent home after vacation.

Art Show/Book Fair
Mark your calendars and save the date for our annual Spring Art Show and Book Fair to be held on Thursday, June 7th, 6-8 pm.

PROJECT UNDERCOVER…
    Daisy Girl Scout Troop 2032 is collecting socks, underwear and diapers for the annual Project Undercover collection for charity.
    The collection box will be in the main office until Friday, April 27th.  For more information, call Jane George at 789-6639 or Terry Wild at 789-3352.

LIFETOUCH PICTURES…
The Spring pictures were sent home on Tuesday.  If you want to keep the pictures, just send in the envelope with the payment.
If you do not want to keep the pictures, please return them to the school office.
Thank you!

FROM THE NURSE…
Asthma Camp 2007
June 24-28
    Asthma Camp is an overnight camp located at Canonicus Camp and Conference Center in Exeter, RI.  The cabins are air-conditioned and the campers are housed by gender and age group.  Counselors are hand-picked to ensure your child enjoys camping and educational activities.
    Campers receive excellent medical support in a 24-hour clinic staffed by on-site physicians, respiratory therapists and nurses.  Medications are very closely monitored according to the instructions of your child’s doctor.  Each camper will take his or her own medications to camp.
    Priority selection is given to children:

• With severe asthma
• Who have not previously been to camp
• Who have participated in an educational workshop sponsored by the Community Asthma Programs. 

Call 444-8340 to register.
    Campers, ages 9 to 13, will be selected from the applications received by May 1, 2007.

How much does it cost?
Camperships have been made possible through the generosity of our community, and part or all of the camp cost ($495.00) is likely to be offered for your child.  Camperships will make it possible for all children with asthma to consider Asthma Camp 2007.
Activities
Swimming, Archery, Canoeing, Arts & Crafts, Water Slide, Field Games, Fishing.
For additional information call:  Chris Camillo, Director of Asthma Camp 2007, Community Asthma Programs of Hasbro Children’s Hospital, 444-8340 or email ccamillolifespan.org or see/call Debi Vannoy at school (360-1178) for an application.

MUSIC NEWS…
Great job to all who performed at the Orchestra & Band Performance Festival at BRMS last evening:
Violin – Byoungnam L, Justin S., Ying C., Lea N., John H., Fiona A., Douglas B., Marissa M.
Viola – Christina Y., Kristin K., Jackie K., Emma P., Amy B.
Cello – Cheyenne A., Omar Z., Marky T.
Flute – Lindsey F., Kayla M., Alexa P.
Clarinet – Lindsey H., Katherine M., Ashna N., Rebecca W., Lauren Z.
Saxophone – Nolan R.
Percussion -- Donnie B., Anthony H., Papa N.

MINISTERIAL ROAD CLEANUP…
Saturday, April 21, 2007
    Reminder to meet  at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 21st in the parking lot of the West Kingston Elementary School.
    Trash bags, gloves and refreshments will be provided to volunteers.  Please join us and give as much time as you can to help rid our scenic road of trash.  Many hands are needed!