  
OUR TWENTIETH YEAR OF BRINGING YOU ALL THE GOOD NEWS FOR COLLEGE PARK!
DEADLINES:
February-October Deadline is the 15th of each month, delivered the last week of the month.
|
    
Princeton Elementary School News
January 2009
Princeton Elementary Kindergarten students learned about the many forms of transportation during their Annual Transportation Day. Transportation Day was coordinated by Kelly Culbert and Teresa Teague. Thank you to the parents who volunteered their time!
|
|
December 2008
Science Lab Coat Thursday
Every other Thursday, Mrs. Grove announces the class who receives 30 lab coats to wear for two weeks in the classroom as they conduct science labs or participate in science lessons. Mrs. Culbert, our science resource teacher observes all the classes in the science lab and select one class that comes prepared with materials, questions, and ready to fully participate in the lab. Mrs. Hangartner’s, 5th Grade class and Mrs. Selepack’s, Kindergarten class were selected during the months of October/November. |
Mrs. Selepack’s Class |
Mrs. Hangartner’s Class |
|
December 2008
Take A Look At Princeton’s Wonderful Landscaping!
Thank you Apenberry’s Gardens, Green Up Orlando, and Palmer's Nursery for supporting our Science Club and PTA Beatification Days. |
December 2008
Princeton’s Kids Care Club Collects Canned Food for the 2nd Harvest Food Bank (below).
|
October 2008
Princeton Elementary Science Lab Coat Thursdays
Every other Thursday, Mrs. Grove announces the class who will receive 30 lab coats to wear for two weeks in the classroom as they conduct science labs or participate in science lessons. Mrs. Culbert, our science resource teacher, observes all the classes in the science lab and selects one class that comes prepared with materials, excellent questions, and ready to fully participate in the lab. This class is announced via the school TV news and given the lab coats to enjoy for two weeks. Congratulations to Ms. Molina’s 3rd grade class and Mr. Burleigh’s 1st grade class for earning the lab coats so far this year.
|
|
|
|
September 2008
The ‘Open Up Your heART’ Show:
A Gallery of Works by 50 Child Artists with Cancer
The Gallery at Avalon Hosts Fundraiser to Benefit
B.A.S.E. Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation
On Saturday, August 30, the “Open Up Your heART” Art Show will showcase 50 pieces of art painted by children with cancer and other life-threatening hematological illnesses. The Gallery at Avalon Island, in downtown Orlando, will host the exhibit that will also feature 20 local celebrities’ and professional artists’ works of art.
Each piece of art painted by the children, who are clients of BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation, will be available for purchase at a minimum of $100 each. The celebrities’ works of art will be available for purchase through a silent auction; the professional artists will donate 50% of their sales.
The art show and sale will take place from 7:00 to 10:00 PM with a post-event reception held immediately afterwards next door at The Celt, Irish Pub.
The celebrities donating pieces of art will be announced the week of the art show. Orlando’s participating artists include: Stefan Alexandres, Patricia Byron, Karen Carasik, Dylnn Roll, Gail Peck, Esty Mickens, Josh Garrick, Keith Theriot, German Lemus, Jason Lee, Roland Pasquale, Christopher Russel, Doris Smart, Tisse Mallow, and Jim Casey.
—————
About BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation
Established in Orlando in 1982, their mission is to provide a year-round base of support for children and families who are facing the challenge of living with cancer and other life-threatening hematological illnesses. Their programs focus on “being normal” by participating in peer groups which children, who are not affected by life-challenging illnesses, take for granted.
BASE Camp has a double meaning. It is an acronym for Believe, Achieve, Support, & Educate. The second facet of B.A.S.E. Camp provides weekly hospital-lunch delivery, monthly overnight camps, parent-support groups, clinic parties, and weekly events that help children pass through the toughest days of treatment. They are located at 140 North Orlando Avenue #120, Winter Park, FL 32789 Call 407-673-5060 or visit www.BASECamp.org |
|
March 2008
PLANTING SEEDS OF KNOWLEDGE
 |
| Students in the Princeton Elementary School Science Club planted their spring gardens during the February meeting. Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders planted strawberries, watermelon and beans while the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students planted potatoes, corn, tomatoes, and sugar cane. The intermediate grades also learned about the different types of soil in their gardens, determined the composition of the soil and tested for acidity. Over the next few months, all of the students will monitor the growth of their crops with the anticipation of a delicious harvest before summer vacation. Teachers, parents, community members, and staff members work alongside these young scientists as they enjoyed getting their hands dirty while incorporating science and math skills. |
 |
|
March 2008
To celebrate Arbor Day, the Science Club planted a loquat tree and a navel orange tree donated by Appenberry's Nursery, one of Princeton's Partners in Education. These trees will enrich the environment and provide years of beauty and enjoyment for Princeton students and families.
(Pictured) Shayne Grove, Principal; Patti Gordon, Sponsor/Coordinator; Bruce Racicot, Parent Volunteer; Kim Neitzel, Co-Sponsor
|
March 2008
STARRY EYED STUDENTS LOOK UP
Princeton Elementary School hosted it's annual Moon Party on its front lawn. Members of the Florida Astrological Society brought out telescopes and treated Princeton families to amazing views of our planetary neighbors. Guests savored Blackwater BBQ and Wendy's Chili. The fifth grade party committee sold Moon Pies, Starburst candies, Milky Way Bars and glow sticks. The Orlando Science Center provided activity stations run by Princeton Staff and PTA volunteers for the children to expand their knowledge of space and planets. Thanks to everyone that attended and contributed to this successful evening.
|
February 2008
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLEANUP
Princeton Elementary Kids Care Club collected close to 100 pounds of trash and debris. Students in Kindergarten through fifth grade volunteered their time to clean up our community. Kids Care Club, sponsored by the Princeton PTA and coordinated by Elizabeth Selepack, has done some amazing activities this year including donating clothes to needy families, making mobiles for assisted living communities, and making cards for our military.
|
February 2008
Princeton Families Enjoy a Night of Science
On Friday, January 11 2008, Orlando Science Center hosted the families of Princeton Elementary for Family Science Night. Students and their families enjoyed visiting with their classmates, while interacting with the many hands-on exhibits that OSC has to offer. Families were also able to enjoy IMAX theater presentations and were offered discounted admission to see the new Titanic-The Exhibition exhibit. The event proved to be fun and educational for all! |
PRINCETON KIDS COLLECT PENNIES FOR 9/11 - November 2003
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY NEWS - September 2003
PRINCETON KIDS FEATURED IN KIDCARE - February 2003
|
