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MR Campus Updates: 3.1.23

March 2, 2023 Ben Lippen News, Lower School News

Dear Parents,

Here are a few important reminders for the upcoming weeks:

Special Thanks:  We want to thank the moms who offered their time and gifts to help with the Daddy/Daughter dance.  Everyone had a great time.  Thanks so much.

Grandparents’ Day:  Ben Lippen Lower School will celebrate Grandparents’ Day on Friday, March 10th, which is also a half day of school. The morning will begin with grade level presentations at 8:45am and will be followed by classroom visits and refreshments at 9:15 am. A permission slip went home to let us know who your child will be leaving with on Grandparents Day.  We need a permission form for each child.

Message from PTF: Please save the date for the Mother/Son Neon Dodgeball event scheduled for Saturday, April 1st.

Technology Enrichment Class:   We need empty recyclable small cardboard boxes (cereal, tissue, shoeboxes, etc)   If you have any that you would like to donate, please send them in by March 14.

AR Goal Carnival:  On Friday, March 17 we will host an AR Seussapalooza Carnival to celebrate those students who have achieved their AR goal and beyond!  If you would like to be part of this special event for our 3rd and 4th graders,  please click on the following link  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA9A729A6FD0-arseussapalooza

Fireflies Reading Program: Ben Lippen Lower School is participating in the Columbia Fireflies Reading Program. Your child will have the opportunity to improve their reading skills and earn a FREE ticket to a Fireflies baseball game. The reading program is from Wednesday, February 1st to Friday, March 10th. Our school’s game date is Sunday, May 7th at 6:05 pm. Additional tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate of $10 per person.

Lost and Found:  There are lots of items in the lost and found.  Please check out the table in the lobby for any items that might be your child’s.

 

Upcoming Dates:

March 10                       Grandparents’ Day – Half day of school

March 13                       NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day

March 20-24                  Read Across Ben Lippen Week

March 27-31                  Teacher Appreciation Week

April 1                            Mother/Son Neon Dodge Ball