STONEWALL ELEMENTARY 
Home of the Stallions 
October 2003
www.stonewall.fcps.net

A note from Susan… 

Well, this promises to be a very busy month at Stonewall.  There are many activities coming up, so I encourage you to read the newsletter very carefully so you don’t miss anything.  There will also be many opportunities to volunteer, so check out the PTA communications board in the front hallway to sign up or contact any PTA board member and they can put you in touch with the right person.  I want to take a minute to publicly express gratitude to all those who have already volunteered in some capacity.  Our school has excellent parent support.  There are so many of you putting in hours of time behind the scenes, as well as out in front.  The result of this time shows everyday in the hallways on the faces of your children.  We are definitely blessed at Stonewall to have such awesome community spirit.  Have a great month and I hope to see you at the next PTA meeting which will be held on October 28th at 7 p.m. in the library immediately following the Health and Safety Fair.

Thanks again for your support,

Susan Honican, PTA President

Notice
Meeting Time Change

  Beginning December 2, 2003 all PTA board meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m.  This time change, along with other format changes, is an attempt to shorten meetings and get everyone home at a decent hour.  We appreciate your dedication to our mission and hope that these changes will be positive for everyone involved.  Thanks again for all of your help. 

Volunteers Needed !!!

Volunteers are needed for the following programs.  If you can spare an hour of your time, or if you can make a donation of supplies, please contact the appropriate committee chair.  Your efforts make all the difference!

·                    Walk Your Kids to School Day – We need several dozen muffins to feed our hungry parents and students after their healthy walk to school.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Stacey Rearic at 223-3174 or sign up on the PTA bulletin board.

·                    Health and Safety Fair – Volunteers are needed to work the various activity tables on the night of the event.  Volunteers are also needed to help make phone calls to potential community participants.  If you are interested, please contact Kristin Slavik at 223-2700.

·                    Wonders of the Woodlands – Volunteers are needed to make food donations or to act as “guides” through the woodlands.  If you are interested, please call Susie Holman at 223-7868.

·                    Market Day – Volunteers are needed to help distribute orders.  If you are available any time between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m., please contact Debbie Scott at 224-8476.

From the Library …              

The library reading program “Get Caught up in a Good Book” will begin October 10th and will continue until March 19th.  Please look for a letter explaining this program to come home soon!

The Stonewall accelerated reader list is available in the Stonewall library, the Beaumont Public Library and on the Stonewall website (look under the technology menu).

Volunteers are still needed to help with the checking in and out of books, as well as shelving books.  Please call the library at 381-3079 if you would like to help.

                                                Fire Prevention Week

October 6th – 12th

The Lexington Fire Department is sponsoring a fire prevention awareness campaign during the first week of October.  The program will kick off with the annual parade on Monday, October 6th beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Main Street.  Before the parade there will be a festival in Cheapside Park next to the old Fayette County Courthouse.  The festival will run from 5 – 7 p.m.  We will have food, drinks, inflatable rides, and other family fun.  Be sure to join us and stop by Fayette Mall throughout the week and visit our display at the main entrance.  As always, we will have important tips on how to keep your family safe! 

Kids Helping Kids!    

Have you ever wanted to help other people in need?  Here is your chance!  Mrs. Melton’s 5th grade class has finished reading an article about UNICEF, and the work it has done around the world assisting people in serious need.  We want to take part in helping these people by organizing a month long UNICEF fundraiser in our school.  We plan to collect pennies, but we will accept any other denominations of change.  It will begin on September 30th and end on October 31st.

All of the students and staff can participate in this event.  The boxes will be in each homeroom.  They will also be found in the office, lunchroom, bookstore, teachers’ lounge and Farmer’s Market.  The money will be collected and counted every day at 2:00 p.m.  Please take this opportunity to help people less fortunate.

Thank You!                 Mrs. Melton’s 5th Grade Class

Memory Book Exclusive for Parents at Stonewall

Do you sell…Avon?  Kelly’s Kids?  Creative Memories?  Discovery Toys?  Mary Kay?  Or any others?  Then you need to reserve a “Sponsor Space” in the 2004 Memory Book.  Spaces are limited…offer ends soon.  Contact Cassandra Simpson at 219-2351 or email her at cas@werbac.com. 

                                                           

 

HELP WANTED !!!

 

                                                                                                                                                We have a part-time (3hour) position open in the dining room.  The hours are 10:30 – 1:30 p.m.  If you are interested, please call Pat Wiglesworth at 381-3084.

 

 

What in the world is “Wonders of the Woodlands?”

 

 

 

Well, we are glad you asked!  “Wonders of the Woodlands” is a great program where families learn about animals from around the world, listen to stories and enjoy refreshments together.  This year, students from the La Fayette Drama Club will be “dressing up” as various international animals and sharing their stories with people as they “walk” through the woodlands.  There will also be great storytelling by Mr. Hardy.  This fun family event will be held on October 24th from 6:00 -9:00 p.m.  The cost of admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for school children.  All money earned goes to Buckley Wildlife and Stonewall Elementary. 

We also need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up and various activities.  Donations of snacks and beverages will also be needed.  If you would be interested in helping, please contact Susie Holman at 223-7868 before 8:30 p.m. or 421-7033 after 8:30 p.m.  Thanks for your support and we hope to see in the Woodlands!

Kentucky Kids’ Day

The PTA would like to thank the following people for volunteering to make Kentucky Kids Day a great success!

 

Brenda Jenkins             Sherry Williams           

Kara Stone                   Patty Martin

Carol Davis                   Lucas Williams

Adam Williams             Max Williams

Ryan Hoots                    Anna Hoots                 

                                                                                                 ESP Students

 

PTA Membership Drive Contest Results
2003 – 2004 (597 members to date)

Congratulations to Mrs. Barnes’ class for 100% participation in this year’s membership drive.  They have won a pizza party for the entire class.  Enjoy !!!

Barnes    100%

Davis              96%                            Rose               69%                            Melton            61%

Guise              87%                            Britt                 67%                            Gunn               60%

D. Moore        85%                            Horine             67%                            Fox                  58%

Veinot             83%                            Hawkins         64%                            Duncan            55%

Sponcil           79%                            Erwin              63%                            Stewart             52%

Kinman           78%                            Lansden         63%                            Haggard          52%

Clark               78%                            T. Moore         63%                            Turner             50%

Cress              77%                            Galbraith        61%                            Justice            43%

LeBlanc          73%                            Mitchell           61%                            Pearman        42%

Please remember that although the classroom contest is over, the membership drive for PTA continues throughout the year.  Any parent/teacher may join at any time during the year.  Each membership is $3.00 and goes to help support programs at the local, district, state, and national levels.  Your participation makes a difference!

I would also like to thank all of our teachers for their support during this membership drive.  And to the greatest group of parents anywhere, thank you for supporting all of the children at Stonewall.  And a final thank you to my committee members for their hard work:  Frankie Stivers, Tracy Compton & Jennifer Henderson.

Cynthia Pettit, Membership Chairperson

THANK YOU !!!

Special thanks to:  Cynthia Pettit who has been working very hard on our membership drive over the past few months; Cassandra Simpson and her committee for putting in countless hours on researching the best options for producing what promises to be an excellent memory book this year; Becky Ferrero and Janet Lewis for their hard work organizing Spirit sales; Stacey Rearic who is diligently working on our programming schedule for this year; Kristin Slavik for creating our new “Health and Safety Fair”; Susie Holman for working with Mr. Germann to ensure an enjoyable evening in the “Woodlands”; Denise Knox for showing our staff how much we appreciate all that they do; Debbie Miller for her tireless efforts in keeping our fundraiser on track to support this year’s budget; Michelle Cohron for the exciting new look of the newsletter; Kathy Greene for keeping all of us informed about upcoming events; Sheila Carmack and her parent volunteers for keeping our kids safe each and every morning; Jane Armistead for organizing the numerous volunteers; Esther Edwards for a lot of behind the scenes work in handling the finances of the PTA; Susan Schaffer and her parent volunteers for the great popcorn on Spirit Days; and to Tami Hoots for recognizing how special our children are to us through activities planned for “KY Kids’ Day!”

Susan            

 Stonewall Staff Stories

Beginning with this edition of the newsletter, we will be sharing a little bit about the wonderful staff members here at Stonewall.  We hope you enjoy getting to know these great people!

Eileen Haggard – 2nd Grade

 Mrs. Haggard is married with four children, Veronica, Mitchell, Mason, and Vivian.  She received her undergraduate degree from EKU and her master’s degree from Georgetown College.  She has taught grades K-3, as well as in a science setting.  Parent Tip:  “Keep family time to talk, read, play, walk, garden, work…and dine together a top priority for everyday.”

 

 

 

Julie Galbraith – 2nd Grade

Mrs. Galbraith is married with two sons, both students here at Stonewall.  She received her undergraduate degree from UK and her master’s degree from Georgetown College.  She has taught 1st through 4th grades.  Parent Tip:  “I would advise parents to give their children jobs at home that they must be responsible for on a daily basis.”

 

 

 

Leslie LeBlanc – 1st Grade                                                                                                                      

Ms. LeBlanc received her undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Kentucky.  She has taught kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades.  She has a dog named Maggie and a cat named Tippy Toes.  Parent Tip:  “Take time everyday to read aloud to your child.”

 

 

Lynn Stewart – 2nd Grade                                                                                                                        

Ms. Stewart received her undergraduate degree from UK and her master’s degree from Georgetown College.  She has taught kindergarten, K-1, and science, as well as second grade.  She has two children, Dustin and Shain Marie.  Parent Tip:  “Enjoy your kids while they’re young, and you’ll have a close relationship with them during their teenage years, and hopefully through their adult years.  Stop and listen to them.  There will ALWAYS be housework or something that should be done, it can wait, but your children go on and grow up.”

 

 

Diana Barnes – 3rd Grade

Mrs. Barnes is married with two children, Brent ( a student here at Stonewall) and Terra.  She received her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph College in Cincinnati and her masters degree Rank 1 K-8 for regular and special education.  She has taught special education resource classes for kindergarten through 4th grades and regular education classes for 2nd through 3rd grades.  Parent Tip:  “Be organized and teach responsibility to your children.”

 

 

Julie Pearman – 4th Grade           

Mrs. Pearman received her undergraduate degree from Transylvania University and is working towards her master’s degree from Georgetown University.  This is her third year teaching fourth grade.  She has been married for one year and two months.  Parent Tip:  “My advice to parents would be to stay involved in their child’s academic success throughout the years.  As an educator, I see the impact parents have (positive and negative) on the child.

 

 

 

Marilyn Melton – 5th Grade

Ms. Melton has three grown children and two granddaughters.  She received her undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University and her master’s degree from the University of Kentucky.  She has taught all grade levels from 1st through 6th, as well as a few months of Kindergarten and a deaf-oral classroom.  Parent Tip:  “My tip for parents would be to sit down each night and give their children one good hour of their time for listening, modeling, and checking on progress in school.”

 

 

Stacie Musgrave – Library Media Specialist

Mrs. Musgrave is married and has a one year old son, Matthew.  She received her undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University and two master’s degrees from Eastern Kentucky University.  She has taught fourth grade, as well as a split 1st through 3rd grade classroom.  Parent Tip:  “Read with your children every day!”