WHO WE ARE....
We are a very active parent & teacher association and proud member of the National PTA.  Our non-profit organization provides funding for school events, cultural arts programs, field trips, classroom supplies, and after school programs.  Our mission is simple - our students, our children.

We hope you visit this site regularly to stay in touch with what is happening at JBF.  We all have very busy schedules, so this website is intended to provide information on upcoming events, special announcements, school news and much more!  Stay tuned!

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    Read the latest:  JBF PTA President's Message, here.
 

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Friend JBF PTA on Facebook !
Simply cut & paste this link into your browser:
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jbf-Pta/100001437918835
(Sorry for any inconvenience - the policy of the Dept. of Ed. prohibits us from placing a direct link to any social networkng websites - like Facebook - from our website.)
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Our next
JBF PTA Meeting is...                                          
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

All meetings for the remainder of the school year will be held in the JBF Library beginning at 7:00pm.  Everyone welcome!
If you have any questions, ideas, etc...as always, just email us at:  info@jbfpta.org. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading Garden BRICK Project
....is underway!
We're creating a beautiful Reading Garden & Outdoor Classroom for the students of JBF...in the area near the front door of JBF!
To see the plans/drawings & learn more about this amazing legacy project, email jbfreadinggarden@gmail.com.


BRICK SALES HAVE BEGUN!
Open to ALL JBF students & families - past, present & future!   :)

THE DETAILS....
Buy a brick online: visit the website here at www.bricksareus.com/donate , scroll down the page to "John Brown Francis" & then click on the blue "reading garden" link at the right 
Brick Forms: Download/print off a form to order your brick here- BRICK ORDER FORM
Brick Symbols: Check out the additional symbols & pictures you can add to further persoanlize your brick here - BRICK SYMBOLS SHEET

Please make checks payable to "JBF PTA" or pay on line with Pay Pal.
Additional questions, please contact Tracey Dunn at 437-6940 or jbfreadinggarden@gmail.com  

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Mark your calendar!
GIRLS CHOICE is Sat., Feb. 11th  !!!
Details coming home via the backpack express!
Email info@jbfpta.org for more info!
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HELP WANTED     
Would you like to be a part of the cool happenings for 2012?
Can you lend a hand??
We'd love to have you on board!
 .....even if its just for a little bit!
Just email info@jbfpta.org
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Your JBF PTA Membership....
its all about our students...
and now its all about you, too!!
READ ON!

So easy to join!
Simply email your contact info to mailto:info@jbfpta.org or send it into school with your student. Please include your name, your student's name, contact info & email address (so we can send you our monthly PTA updates).  JBF PTA Memberships are only $5.00 per person!  If paying by check, please make payable to JBF PTA. Thanks!

DID YOU KNOW!!??...
...your JBF PTA membership not only benefits our students - but benefits YOU as well! - visit the national PTA website to see all the discounts available with your PTA membership card!  Including...OFFICE MAX, T-MOBILE, HERTZ, & M-O-R-E! Check it out, here!! 

Who can become a member?
Anyone who wants to be involved on behalf of a student at JBF - - parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles....  :)

HOW DO YOUR PTA MEMBERSHIPS HELP OUR STUDENTS??
Your membership (a mere $5.00 per person!), allows the JBF PTA to provide a year full of great cultural arts opportunities for the whole student body of JBF!
2011-12 will include....
Johnny the K ~ character-building with songs and music
Pequot Museum ~ The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage
Obuamah Laud Addy ~ The Journey of the African Drum
Mary King ~ Celtic music and stories
Damhsa Irish Step Dancers

Need more info?  Contact the JBF PTA Membership Coordinator, Sheila Maguire at RJMaguire1@verizon.net.
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Reminder....
Time to re-activate your STOP & SHOP A+ Bonus Bucks card - all the easy-to-do details here.



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                                SEND IN YOUR BOX TOPS!
Cool BOXTOPS pasting pages are sent home with your student each month - please send them in the last week of the month for collection.  Any questions, just contact Sandy Gracie, JBF Boxtops Coordinator - more here.  
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                    Share YOUR
...HOBBY in the LOBBY !
Display your collectables in the school lobby showcase & share your interests with other JBF students! 

Permission slips sent home the beginning of the year.

Need another "Hobby in the Lobby" form - download it here.

Just sign up & send them in! 

Of Note:  all collections must be approved by Mr. Ricci, our principal, before being displayed. Thanks!
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Wanted:
one or more parents to help facilitate a
LEGO ROBOTICS CLASS at JBF   :)
Interested? Call Mr. Ricci, our principal, for more info @ 734-3340.
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PLEASE!!...Send in your POP TABS - for the Providence
Ronald McDonald House!
Send in your pop tabs (from cans of soda's, juice, etc) in a sealed plastic baggie - - we are collecting them for Ronald McDonald House!  The tabs turn into $$$ for the Providence Ronald McDonald House!  Ronald McDonald House collects pop tabs because they are pure high-quality aluminum, unlike cans, which consist of aluminum and other alloys. Tabs are also easier to store and more sanitary than whole cans. What an easy way to lend a helping hand! Learn more, click here.
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THE JBF PTA NEEDS Y-O-U!!
JBF PTA seeking new committee members, volunteers & more

As always, as our school transitions into a new school year, 2011/2012 we see a change in our membership.
The sad news is - - unfortunately, many of our dear JBF Families have moved onto the upper grades of Jr. High School - - & beyond JBF.
The happy news is - - there are still plenty of new & exciting doin's at JBF for SY 2011-2012!! And its never too soon to get involved! Interested in running an event? Have an idea for a program? Not sure what you'd like to get involved in , but know you'd like to help out??? Attend a PTA meeting...no time? well, then just email your name , contact info & thoughts to: info@jbfpta.org.  

Please know that this DOES NOT require a huge committment of time....grab a friend or two & share the experience!...like helping with Hospitality or maybe pitching in at one of our Annual Family Events - like the Boys Choice, Girls Choice & much more.  

Sincere thanks for any little bit you can do - its much appreciated - and most of all, its for our kids!
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JBF PTA'S email communications...
In an effort to "GO GREEN" for our environment, & also to save money during these challenging economic times, the JBF PTA sends out monthly (or as needed) electronic (email!) updates for our JBF families on school happenings, events & more.

If we don't have your email yet, just send it to info@jbfpta.org  or have your child drop off your name/email address at the main office in the PTA mailbox & we'll gladly add you to our list!

Our goal is to reach every JBF family! So, please be sure to forward this info on! Our 1st eNews will was sent out Feb.2009 with great success!! Don't miss out! Thank you!