SUMMER WATERING ORIENTATION / GARDEN COMMITTEE MEETING – Will be on Tuesday, June 12th. If you signed up to help with watering the Maplewood gardens this summer, there'll be a short orientation (How do you turn on those hose bibs, anyway?) on Tuesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. to be followed right after by... the final Garden committee meeting of the year at 7 p.m. in the library. (Hope folks aren't too tired to make it after Field Day!) We'll start some preliminary planning for next year. Hope to see you there!
A RECORD-BREAKING BOOK SALE - This year's Used Book Sale was a smashing success. Thanks to all who donated more items than ever before, and to all who helped in so many different capacities. As always, Kathy Shimizu was very helpful with publicity and John Blanck helped mightily with the set-up. Special thanks to Renae Conkle; Jelena Mrdjan; Amy McCleskey and her son, Max; Nathan Bissonette; Marie Gettel-Gilmartin and Christopher; Annette Fagan; Melissa Gagliano; and Jolie Russo and Nico - all of whom helped with either sorting or cashiering. Thanks also to all the strong arms who whisked the sale indoors when it started to rain! It was just like the grounds crew at Wimbledon! John Blanck had the brilliant idea of leaving the books out in the hallway for a couple more days. We earned another $200 dollars to add to the $618 made on the night itself: another record! As always, I was reminded what a great community we have at Maplewood. Michael Gettel-Gilmartin
GRAUER BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY ON AUGUST 11,2007! - For the past five years, Neighborhood House SUN community Schools has partnered with the Grauer Back-to-School Project to supply eligible children in Southwest Portland with school supplies, backpacks, shoes, socks, and coats. To be eligible, the child must live or attend school (K-12) in Southwest Portland AND the child must be eligible for federal free and reduced lunch program. Children receiving supplies must be present at the event and must come with a parent or guardian.
The school supplies will be distributed on: Saturday, August 11th from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church (6835 SW 46th Avenue, Trimet Bus #1 – Vermont). Please do not arrive before 7:00 a.m. or you will be asked to leave. Questions should be directed to Frances at Neighborhood House: 503-244-2292, ext. 213.
IT'S THEATRE TIME!! - Come enjoy the third grade play this Friday, June 1st at 10:00am in the Gym. Both third grade classes have enjoyed creating through their theatre workshop this year. They have worked hard all year on a play that they helped create by choosing their own characters from history as well as a few creative futuristic characters. The students did research on many people from history and helped write a fantastic play. The final result is creative, humorous and educational.
BREAKING NEWS ABOUT CONSTRUCTING THE NEW MAPLEWOOD PLAYGROUND - Did you enjoy erector sets as a child and secretly crave to build? Do you want to help assemble the playground equipment? If so, the playground committee needs YOU (and 30 of your neighbors and friends) on Saturday June 9th to help construct/assemble our new playground equipment. A paid contractor/coordinator will be on hand to direct the work. Volunteer shifts will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. IMPORTANT: You must sign up by contacting David Dacklin at 503-244-5938 or email him at dacklind@aol.com .
Other Construction Information: The concrete for the footings and for the "curb" and for the "patio" will be poured during the week following the assembly. Final inspections will then be done, and lastly, playground bark chips will be filled in, making the likely "Grand Opening" of the playground happen the week after school is out (a great start to summer!).
Upcoming Events:
June 5th - 5th Grade vs Staff Basketball Game at 12:30 pm
June 6th - Jr. Rose Festival Parade - 3rd Grade, Band, and Drums Group
June 12th - Field Day!
June 14th - All School Assembly 12:30
June 15th - 5th Grade Talent Show at 10:00 am
