APPLE LEAF Apple Tree Montessori

NEWS 6301 S.W 160th Ave.

Davie, FL 33331
April - June 2011

UPCOMING EVENTS
Principal’s Corner
Dear Parents: We sincerely thank the PTO
committee chair persons and
APRIL: This is the last newsletter their volunteers for all their
 Early Release 12:00 p.m.
of the school year, but hard work and support. They
4-8 4th & 5th Grade SAT some of our biggest really spend a lot of their
Conferences activities still lie ahead! time on the fundraisers,
7 Report Cards The End of the Year Show family socials, community
11-15 Book Fair will be held on May 21st at outreach, and student
11-15 2nd&3rd SAT Flanagan High School Tickets will be on sale the enrichment activities for our
Conferences Auditorium. Get ready for children and families.
beginning of May, do not
 PTO @ Sweet the big show! miss this exciting event.
Tomatoes 5-8 pm
Kindergarten and Eighth The children have been Have a Fun Summer, we will
22&25 School Closed
grade students will also be working very hard to see you on August 19th
graduating. Congratulations present an outstanding (Elementary &Middle School),
MAY:
to all of our graduates, we show for you. September 6th Preschool will
are very proud of each one begin.
2-6 Preschool Conferences of you!
Blue I Ms Linda & Ms Levine
Red II Ms Mary

8 Happy Mother’s Day

9-13 Preschool Conferences

Red I Ms Torres
Parents did you know!
13 Kinder & 8th graders  Archbishop McCarthy accepted 13 of our 8th Grade graduates. Congratulations!
pick up Cap & Gowns  In February, “Mad Science” programs visited the 1st grade thru Middle School
15 Chess Meet
21 End of the Year Classrooms. Thanks to PTO!
Show/ Kinder &  An Exotic Animal Show was presented to Toddlers thru Kindergarten. Thanks to
8th Grade
Graduation
PTO!
30 School Closed–  Jump Rope for Heart raised over $5,000 for The American Heart Association.
Memorial Day
 We had a very successful Open House on the 26th of February. Thank you to
our
JUNE: eighth grade ambassadors .
 The Clothing Drive for Madagascar was a great success. Thanks to our generous
1st Preschool Show
2nd Toddlers Show
Apple Tree Families.
5 Piano Recital  The Chick-fil-a fundraiser netted over $140 for PTO activities.
9 Last Day of School—  Teachers had the opportunity to attend an on-campus writing workshop with
Early Dismissal
(NO AFTERCARE)
Writing Matters that the PTO helped provide.
13 Summer Camp Begins  Several teachers attended The Applebaum Training Conference in Sunrise, FL
19 Happy Father’s Day (Preschool Practices Conference).
 Great dental presentation by Dr. Dham!
 Thanks to all volunteers who came on our successful Field Day.
 Students in Grades 1st thru Eight will be visiting the Museum of Discovery and
Science in Fort Lauderdale during April thanks to a collaboration with the Apple
 Preschool Conferences
May 2nd - May 6th
Blue Room I / Ms Linda &
Red Room II / Ms Mary
Kinder & 8th Graders
Pick up Cap & Gowns
May 9th - May 13th
Please come to the green
Red Room I / Ms Torres awning after school on
Friday, May 13th to pick up
your graduation caps &
gowns. $10.00 fee.
Caps and gowns are
collected after the
graduation ceremony.
Please take your personal
pictures beforehand.

DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP

IN THE OFFICE

Book Fair PRESCHOOL SHOW

The Book Fair will be the
week of April 11-15.
It is a great opportunity to
buy some books for
summer reading.
WEDNESDAY, June 1st
The Pre school students will perform here at
APPLE TREE at the times listed below.
The schedule rotates so that all parents will
be comfortable during the show and parking
will not be a problem.
We ask that this be limited to parents only— A mother’s love is the fuel
due to seating and parking limitations.
Thank-you for a wonderful year—enjoy the
that enables a normal
show! human being to do the
RED ROOM I 9:30—10:15AM impossible.
RED ROOM II 10:15—11:00 AM
BLUE ROOM I 11:00 — 11:45AM
- Marion C. Garretty
……………..
Happy Mother’s day to all
TODDLERS SHOW our Apple Tree Moms!!
THURSDAY, June 2nd

10:00—10:30 AM

Swimming Classes started March 22nd and will continue for the rest of the year!
Come to the office and register your child today. Classes will be available for children
in Preschool through Elementary. Space is limited. Prices and class information are
available in the front office.
 DON’T FORGET TO SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR APPLE TREE
SUMMER CAMP!! SEE WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER..
KINDERGARTEN, PRESCHOOL & TODDLERS
SUMMER PROGRAM

Preschool & Toddlers Kindergarten

Session 1: Sports & Spanish Session 1: Sports & Spanish

Session 2: Safety, Manners & Spanish
Session 3: Fun Out of the Sun, Arts &
Crafts
Session 4: Drama, Music & Dance
Session 2: Drama, Music & Dance
Session 3: Kinder/1st Grade Jump Start
Session 4: Drama, Music & Dance
Aug 15-18 Kids entering Kindergarten will go
to the PreK Camp.

Preschool classes begin Sept. 6th, 2011.

For information on registration and pricing, please come to the office.

8th Grade News

Elementary/ Middle school All of Apple Tree 8th grade students

End of the Year Show were accepted at the High School of
their choice.

WE CAN DANCE Archbishop McCarthy will have 13

students. Five of these students
scored high enough to get a
May 21ST from 8:30-12:00
scholarship and will be candidates for
Mark your calendar for the End-of –Year Show Merit Scholar.
& Graduation for Kindergarten and 8th Grade One student was accepted at her first
at Flanagan High School choice “Terra Environmental
Research Institute Magnet School
for Science”
Check Lost and Don’t miss the chance
95% of the SAT scores
Found! to see your child per-
forming in their extra- were Post High School
curricular class. The
Before you go on vacation or performances are as follows: level.
come for summer camp, Piano Recital : Sunday, June 5th
please take a glimpse at the at 1:00 pm. Congratulations to all !
“lost and found” area in the
office. We have collected
many sweaters, lunch boxes,
gloves, jewelry, headbands,
Don’t forget to get your yearbook. We still have some extra
etc.
copies for sale. Please come to the office if you are interested.
 CHESS TOURNAMENT
2010-2011 Miami Country Day Grand Prix
Team & Individual Rounds

Entry Fee $13.00 and USCF Membership required

For more information contact Mr. Levine and for de-

tails go to www.Bocachess.com

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE FUN!!

APPLE TREE SUMMER CAMP
2011

TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

REGISTER TODAY……
 **WE CAN DANCE**
End of the Year Show, Kindergarten and Eighth Grade Graduation
Saturday, May 21ST
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flanagan High School
Kindergarten Graduates need to be at the theater promptly at 8:30 a.m. (Kinder graduation first)
1st, 2nd & 3rd grade students report in costume to your teacher by 8:50 am

ORDER TICKETS NOW!!!

Ticket purchases start on May 2nd .
a. Apple Tree students who are IN THE SHOW will not need a ticket, as they will be required to sit with their class in assigned
seats. Siblings who attend Apple Tree who are not in the show will require a ticket, which will be complimentary. (Please
make sure to include name below.) All other children over 2 years old must purchase a ticket. NO STROLLERS ALLOWED IN THE
THEATER.
b. Limit 8 tickets per family for Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduates. All other families will be limited to 4 tickets.
c. Seats will be assigned in the order the requests are received first come, first served.
d. Tickets will be issued on Thursday, May 19th. No tickets sold at the door.
e. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE TICKET REQUEST FORM BELOW, and return it with CASH or CHECK made out to CASH. Tickets are $10 each.
f. The DVD of the Show can be ordered at this time. Please fill in the blank below.
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Name of Child_____________________________________________
Name of Parent____________________________________________
Number of tickets ____ X $10 = $______TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_______
Not including complimentary Apple Tree student sibling ticket, if applicable.
____ I need a complimentary ticket for an Apple Tree Preschool sibling.
Name of sibling _________________________________________________
DVD of Show _____ X $35 = $ _______ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED$ ______
**If you need special seating accommodations at the theater for disabilities , please inform the office immediately.**

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Office Use Only:

Date received:________________Time:________ Payment: Cash ______ Check ______