TV TURNOFF WEEK APRIL 25-29

The Bath Elementary PTA supports "TV Turnoff Week" by encouraging children to watch less television and find more time for healthy activities and community participation. Alternative activities have been planned for kids and their families to enjoy throughout the week. Please note that we have age appropriate activities for each school on Tuesday and Wednesday. Student participants in TV Turn Off Week activities will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate to Papa Geppettos Workshop in Bath!

Monday, April 25th:
STAY HOME AND GET YOUR HOMEWORK DONE SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY THE REST OF THE WEEK’S ACTIVITIES!

Tuesday, April 26th:
SCIENCE FUN AT FISHER MITCHELL, 6-7 PM
OR
PHYSICAL FITNESS FUN AT DIKE NEWELL, 6-7 PM

Wednesday, April 27th
SCIENCE FUN AT DIKE NEWELL FROM 6-7 PM
OR
FISHER MITCHELL STUDENTS ENJOY THE BATH SKATEPARK
FOR FREE FROM 3-7 PM

Thursday, April 28th:
MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM IS FREE FROM 3-7 PM FOR DIKE
NEWELL & FISHER MITCHELL FAMILIES.

FRIDAY, April 29th:
BINGO NIGHT IN DIKE NEWELL CAFETERIA FROM 6-7 PM.
LOTS OF PRIZES!!!!

Summer Camp Scholarships for eligible Dike Newell & Fisher Mitchell students, thanks to a generous Davenport Trust grant

The Bath Elementary PTA board recognizes that the joys of summer camp should be accessible to all children, and understands that for many families the cost can be a great financial burden. This was the motivation for their application to the Davenport Trust Fund who generously donated funds for summer camp scholarships for families who are experiencing a financial hardship. The PTA is extremely grateful to the Davenport Trust Fund for their generous support of our elementary school children and their families for a second year. The following is a description of the application process for a limited amount of 2011 Summer Camp scholarships.

• Who is eligible? Students who are currently enrolled in the 2010-2011 school year at Dike Newell and Fisher Mitchell schools and who have a financial need. We will use the free & reduced lunch program guidelines to determine that need. However, if funds allow, we will also consider applications from other families who are not eligible for free & reduced lunch but who are experiencing a temporary financial hardship. In order to stretch our scholarship dollars and include more students, we are requiring a $10 contribution from families for each scholarship that is awarded. This payment will be due once scholarships have been awarded and should be sent in to school with a completed application from the designated camp program. There is a limited amount of funding for the program, so depending on the number of applicants, we may not be able to award scholarships to all who apply.

• How do I apply? Fill out the camp application that was sent home with your child on April 4th and return it to the Fisher Mitchell or Dike Newell main offices. If you misplaced the application, the application text is below and you can cut and paste into a new document. Please direct any questions about the program to either Gretchen Brinkler, guidance counselor at Dike Newell (gbrinkler@rsu1.org) or Suzanne Paule, social worker at Fisher Mitchell (spaule@rsu1.org). Applications are due by the end of school on Wednesday, April 13th.
No applications will be accepted after this deadline!

• Which camps will be funded by this scholarship program?

The 8 camp programs that will be funded by this program are:


* Bowdoin College Day Camp - Grades K-5, in Brunswick; Weeks of July 4th – August 5th; full days. http://www.bowdoin.edu/summer-programs/programs/day-camp.shtml

* Kids Down Under Art Camp @ the Universe Gym - Grades K-5, in Bath; Weekly dates through month of July; 9am – noon daily. http://www.theuniversegym.com/


* Bath YMCA Day Camp - Grades K-5; Weeks of June 27th - August 19th ; full days. http://www.bathymca.org/html/daycamp.html


* Bath YMCA Gymnastics Mini-Camp - Grades K-5; July 19-23 or July 26 – 30; Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am – noon. http://www.bathymca.org/html/Day%20Camp/daycamp_programs.html#gymnastics


* Bath YMCA Pre-Team Gymnastics Camp – Grades 2-5; August 2nd- 6th; Experience necessary; full days. www.bathymca.org/html/Day%20Camp/daycamp_programs.html#gymnastics


* Bath Recreation Dept. Day Camp - Grades K-5, Weeks of June 27th – August 12th; full days. http://www.cityofbath.com/bath_recreation.html


* Maine Maritime Kennebec Explorer’s Camp – Grades K – 5, Bath; June 27-July 1, Aug 1-5, or Aug 15-19. http://mmmkennebecexplorerscamp2011-eorg.eventbrite.com/


* Maine Maritime Boat Builders Camp - Ages 10 & up, in Bath; 2 week camp July 11th - 22nd only; full days. http://mmmboatbuilderscamp2011-eorg.eventbrite.com/


* Bath YMCA Circus Arts Camp – Grades 2-5, July 5-8 from 12:30-3:30. http://www.bathymca.org/html/Day%20Camp/daycamp_programs.html#circus

Complete details on all of these camps can be found by clicking on the links above. If camp information is not yet available, or if you have further questions about the camps, please contact the camps directly by telephone.


• Will I be responsible for getting my child to and from camp? YES! No transportation is available to/from camps and the Bath Elementary PTA assumes no liability for the camps (camp waivers will be signed by the parents).

• When will awards be granted? Parents of children selected will be notified by mail the first week in May. Completed camp applications and $10 deposits from families will then need to be returned to school no later than Friday, May 13th.

Summer Camp 2011 Bath Elementary PTA Scholarship Application
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 13th

Child’s Name: _______________________________ Age _____ School _________ Grade________
Classroom Teacher____________________________ Email __________________________________
Parent’s Name: _________________________ Phone ________________Cell____________________
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Does your child receive free or reduced lunch?  YES  NO

My child does not receive free or reduced lunch but I am experiencing a temporary financial hardship and seek assistance for summer camp. Please briefly describe financial hardship:




What are the ages of the children in your household? ___________________________________

Has your child ever attended Summer Camp before? Yes  No

If yes, please indicate which camp he/she attended_______________________________________________

Please briefly describe what you feel your child will gain from a summer camp experience:





Please list the 2 camps your child would like to attend the most and we will do our best to choose a single camp from them, depending on availability. If you have questions about individual camps, please contact the camp organizations directly.

#1 _____________________________________________ #2: _____________________________________


Does your child have any special needs we should be aware of when matching him/her with a camp? Yes  No
If the answer is “Yes” please describe the special needs:




By signing this application, I give permission for my child's name to be shared with
camp program directors, as well as members of the camp scholarship committee.

Signature of Parent/Guardian___________________________________________


Thank you for applying. If you do not receive funding from the PTA this year, we encourage you to ask about financial aid programs that may be available directly from the camp themselves.