IMPORTANT DATES…

June 7 –   Spring Book Fair/Art Show/Ice 
                Cream Social, 6-8 pm
June 8 – Gr. 5 to Mystic
June 8 – Ms. Webb’s class to Casey Farm
June 8 – Matunuck Pen Pals visiting Mrs.
              Stafford’s Class
June 12 – Gr. 4 to Block Island, 8-4:30
June 13 – 9:30 am Band & Orchestra
                Assembly
June 13 – Band Concert, 7:30 pm
June 15 – Student Recognition Assemblies
June 15 – Kdg to Sand Hill Cove &
                Tuckertown  Field, 9:15-1:00
June 18 – 1st Grade Musical, 6:30 pm
June 20 – 5th Grade Celebration, 1:15
June 21 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

PTO NEWS…
Spring Art Show, Ice Cream Social and Book Fair
T O MO R R O W    N I G H T!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, June 7th
6-8 pm at the school
This family fun night will be packed with beautiful art work by our very own West Kingston artists.  Come enjoy the art work, talent and hard work of our students.  Enjoy an ice cream sundae for $1 per person and stop by the book fair to browse and pick up some great books to get ready for plenty of reading this summer.  We are gearing up for a fun event.  Come see the smiles on the children’s faces as they proudly show you their displayed work.  Hope to see you there!!!

VOLUNTEERS still welcome TO SET UP/TAKE DOWN ART WORK ON JUNE 7th.  Please  e-mail Holly Harrington, art teacher, @ hharrington@skschools.net if you are able to spend a little time hanging up our children’s beautiful work to display for all to enjoy!  Set up starts at 2:00 pm – stop by for an hour before dismissal to help us hang up the masterpieces.  Breakdown starts at 8 pm.  Many hands welcome!

SURVEY – Your input needed!!
The PTO has sent home an evaluation of this year’s activities.  Please take a few moments to jot down your evaluation.  This information will be very helpful in planning next year’s activities.  There is also a space where you can make suggestions for future projects/events.  We try to offer a variety of fun and enriching programs and your input is greatly welcomed!  Please return surveys by Monday, June 11th.

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
Please keep clipping!  This is a great fundraiser for our school and the tops are on many products that your family uses everyday…cereal, ziplocks, etc.  Send in yours via backpack express.  Thanks!!!

LAST CHANCE TO BUY WKES 2006/2007 YEARBOOKS!!
Yearbooks are in and will be distributed to school children in a couple of weeks.  If you didn’t order one for your child, there is still time, as we have a few extras.   Please send in your order with a check made payable to WKES PTO in the amount of $15.50 per book in an envelope marked “Yearbook Order”.  Orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a lasting memory of this school year.

CHARACTER ED…
The following students were awarded the “Caring Heart” this week:  Tyrell W., Olivia Z., Isaiah D., Kennedy M., Justin P., Jacob L., Alexander C., Thomas C., Ms. Mary’s whole class (WOW!),  Felipe P., Ja’Lynn P., Haylea L., Chase D., Corey C., Molly B., Garret H., and Olivia G.  Thanks for your efforts.

CHORUS…
    Congratulations to the members of the CHORUS for an outstanding performance last night with the Matunuck Chorus.  The BAND, CHORUS and ORCHESTRA will be performing for students and staff next Wednesday, June 13 at 9:30 am.  (BAND) members may wear their band t-shirts.)
    The West Kingston and Matunuck Bands will be presenting a concert on June 13 at 7:30 pm.  Please plan to arrive by 7:15 pm.  (All school instruments should be returned after the concert.) 

LOST & FOUND ITEMS…
Please check the items on the tables in the front lobby.  Anything not claimed by the end of the year will be donated to the Jonnycake Center.  Thank you!!

SOX TOPS FOR KIDS…
    The school has enrolled in a program where the school will receive 5 cents per Sox Tops caps which can be found on gallon, half-gallon, quart and pint bottles of Hood milk.
    The program will run from now until October 31, 2007.  Please send your Sox Tops caps to the office.  If you can collect them over the summer and send them to the school in September, it would be very much appreciated.  The Mobil gas station in West Kingston is also collecting them for our school.  You can also drop them off there.
    Proceeds will be used to supplement the bus costs for field trips.