This HOT OFF THE PRESSES!
I would like to congratulate our School Related Employee of the Year:  Rosa
Robinson and our Teacher of the Year:  Elaine Padgett.   We announced to
them by surprising Rosa with her daughter (Myra Harp) and grand daughter
presenting the balloons!  We TRIED to surprise Elaine, but on her way to
the library, she caught us in the act.  But, her husband, Ed, was here to
join in the celebration.

Thanks to ALL of our faculty and staff for their tireless work and
dedicated efforts to always help our children be the best they can be!
That's why this is the best school in the county!


PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
Welcome back!  We're already off to a great start in our new year!  This
week, students worked hard to show their INITIATIVE!  I'm so proud of
everyone who got back to school on time each morning and got their second
semester off to a wonderful start.  We have some exciting assemblies
planned for this nine weeks.  If you are available to help Mrs. Kilpatrick
with the performances, I'm sure she will put your talents to good use!  We
hope to see you visit for one or all of the upcoming activities that will
be held in the cafeteria. (Please note, some of the dates have been changed
from when they were originally scheduled!)
·Thursday, January 15th, Honor Roll Assemblies 8:00-8:30 K-1st grade; 8:45-
9:15 4-5th grade; and 9:30-10:00 2-3rd grade
·Thursday, February 12th, Black History Program - Chorus
8:00 PK, K, 1 & 2; and 9:15 3, 4, 5 (Daytime performance only - Special
seating will be available for chorus parents.)
·Tuesday, February 24th, 1st Grade Program
·(Daytime performance only - Special seating will be available for first
grade parents.)
8:00 PK, K, 1, 2; and 9:15 3, 4, 5

MRS. OLK’S CORNER
The Fairview Middle School I.B. Preparatory Program will be visiting
Chaires Elementary School to speak with parents and students interested in
the middle school Pre-I.B. program for their incoming 6th grade students.
Teachers, Parents and Staff will be in the Media Center on Tuesday, January
27, 2004 at 7:00pm.  Parents and students can discover all the benefits of
this advanced program. Fairview will also be hosting an Open House/Expo on
Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 7:00pm.

LOST AND FOUND
This is the last call for our lost and found.  If your child has lost a
coat, jacket, sweatshirt or any clothing item please check the rack located
in the lunchroom. We will be donating any leftover items to Coats for Kids
on January 16th.

YEARBOOKS ON SALE
Today we are sending home order forms for the 2003-2004 Chaires Elementary
Yearbook.  A limited number of yearbooks have been ordered so reserve yours
now.  They are available on a first come first serve basis.  The cost is
$15.00. Checks are made out to Chaires Elementary.

 ATTENTION PARENTS
We are seeking a parent/volunteer willing to learn about the PTO Treasurer
position and assist Nina Stone with the rest of this school year.  Please
let us know in the front office if you are interested.

M. L. King Celebration
Congratulations to two wonderful students who have been selected to
represent Chaires Elementary School at the 2004 Rev. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Commemorative Breakfast on Friday, January 16th.  These students were
selected because the fifth grade team of teachers felt that each of them,
on a daily basis, represents what Dr. King taught regarding peace.

Nathaniel Harris- Mrs. Derrenberger, Nathaniel’s fifth grade teacher
writes:  “Nathaniel Harris is a delightful young man and I expect great
things from him.  He is always polite, even when he does something wrong
and is corrected.  He looks out for others and their feelings.  A good
example of this is was how he responded to his younger brother during
our ‘Thanksgiving Breakfeast.’   He made sure his little brother had a
place to sit (sometimes on his lap!)  and had plenty of food.  He also
tries to do his very best academically, always trying to improve himself.
I feel he would make Dr. King proud, as he does his parents, myself, and
his school.”

Cameron Wilkins- Mrs. Horne, Cameron's fifth grade teacher
writes:  "Cameron Wilkins was chosen to represent Chaires Elementary
because he is an outstanding student and citizen.  Cameron is on the high
honor roll and is always very conscientious of his responsibilities.  He is
a considerate, kind and caring young man who always takes time to help a
friend or work with a younger student.  Cameron is also involved in outside
activities such as playing football for a Country Club and basketball for
the Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department.  Cameron always strives to
resolve all problems or situations in a quiet and fair way so that there
are never any unnecessary feelings hurt or conflicts not resolved.  I
believe that Cameron exhibits the values that Dr. King taught through his
outstanding example of academic achievement and community involvement, he's
an incredible young man who I believe Dr. King would be proud of.”

UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for these upcoming events!
Please note that the items with an X  indicate that we will be seeking
parent volunteers to assist us.  If you are able to assist, please contact
the front office      by calling 878-8534.

January 12 School Advisory Council Meeting in Media Center, 5:30
January 14 Report Cards sent home
January 15 Honor Roll Assemblies, Cafeteria
January 19 Martin Luther King Holiday – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS & STAFF
January 20 PTO Meeting in Media Center, 5:30
January 27 Cub Scout Pack #25 Meeting, 6:15-8:00, Cafeteria
February 3 Skate Night at Skate World on Capital Circle NE, 6:30-8:30
February 4 Progress Alerts go home
February 9 School Advisory Council Meeting, 5:30 Media Center
X  February 12 Black History Chorus Program, Cafeteria 8:00 & 9:15
X  February 17 PTO Meeting, 5:30 Media Center
February 20 Spring Individual Photographs (prepaid)
X  February 24  First Grade Program, Cafeteria, 8:00 & 9:15
  Cub Scout Pack #25 Meeting, 6:15-8:00, Cafeteria

Bus Information
If your child rides the bus and the bus has not arrived within 10 minutes
of the assigned pick up time, please call the Connor Compound at 922-6701.
Here is a list of our busses and their numbers: ORANGE-642, BROWN-643, BLUE-
631, GREEN-3019, PURPLE-688, RED-649, PINK-2013

Good News At Chaires

Golden Spoon Awards
Our Golden Spoon Awards for best lunchroom behavior in December are:  Mrs.
Bist/ Mrs. Goree, Mrs. Padgett, Mrs. C. Turner, Mrs. Laney, Mrs. Adams, Ms.
Miller, Mrs. Shaner, Mrs. Grigg, Mrs. J. Turner, Mrs. DeRouin, Mrs.
Dietrich, and Mrs. Horne.  The awards are furnished by the Vineyard
Publix.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!


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