PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
I am so proud of all of the fourth graders for their hard work on their
FCAT Writing tests this week.  I know that students in grades 1, 2, 3, and
5 worked hard on their Writes Upon Request testing, as well.  We’ve got a
little bit of “down time” before our next round of testing, so let’s enjoy
the activities we have planned!  Next Tuesday, we will have our second
Black History assembly.  Last week, thanks to the PTO, we enjoyed a
wonderful program featuring African hand drumming.  Next week, our school
program will feature our Fifth Grade Chorus.  We’ll have two morning
performances (8:15, 9:30) and one evening performance (6:00).  Then, on
Wednesday, students can bring in their money and have their spring
individual photos made.  This year’s background is an outdoor lake scene
with trees, a lake, and a split-rail fence.  Next Friday we will be
honoring all of you who work extra hard by volunteering your time to make
Chaires such a great place to learn and work!  Our faculty, staff and
administration will be sponsoring a breakfast for volunteers on Friday
morning from 7:15-7:45 in the Media Center.  We always have a HUGE
breakfast to show our gratitude.  Immediately following the breakfast, we
will kick off our “Walk for Your Heart Walk a Thon.”  Students are
currently getting donors that will pledge for their laps.  Next Friday,
they will walk as many quarter mile laps as they can during their 45 minute
special area time.  We could use your help, as a volunteer, if you can plan
to join us!  Finally, something I know the children and teachers are
looking forward to!  Monday, February 21st is a day off!  No school for
students and teachers.  (The office will be open, however.)

MRS. MCCASKILL’S CORNER
We would like to thank Mr. Fred Kinch, manager of the Vineyard Publix.
Publix is such a fine business partner at Chaires Elementary School!  Did
you know that every month Publix donates two platters of cupcakes to reward
the classes with the fewest unexcused tardies?  What a treat!  Also, Publix
has generously donated doughnuts and juice for each of our FCAT Saturday
sessions!  They even have a special gallery to display the Chaires
artwork!  Thank you Mr. Kinch and Publix for your kindness, generosity, and
ongoing support!  Parents, if you haven’t been by the Vineyard Publix
lately, please be sure to stop by and support our fabulous partner.

SCHOOL REWARDS
Attention Winn Dixie Shoppers! Chaires Elementary is now eligible for
shoppers rewards. You can go online to Winn-Dixie.com and using code number
59649 earn school rewards.
Get FREE educational equipment for your school!
Want to help your school earn free educational, extracurricular, or
technological equipment? Winn-Dixie is proud to offer local schools the
opportunity to compete for over $5,000,000 worth of prizes to benefit your
school.
It’s easy. All you have to do is to enroll your Winn-Dixie Customer Reward
Card number in the Winn-Dixie School Rewards Program with your school’s
code. (59649) Once your registration is complete, the purchases are
automatically credited to your designated school for reward dollars.
Thanks for your ongoing support, The Panther PTO

PARENTS' COLLEGE at TCC
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend is sponsoring a one-day conference for
parents and children of all ages on Saturday, February 19th, 10:00am-3:00pm
at Tallahassee Community College in the Center for Economic & Workforce
Development.  Join us for workshops, visit the parent resource room and
learn about community services and network with other parents.  A free
lunch will be provided.  Here are just a few of the workshops that will be
offered:  Cure the Homework Blues, Literacy, FCAT Strategies, Setting
Limits, Pro Dad, Budgeting, Media Literacy, Nutrition and much more.
Advance registration is required by February 15th, by phone 414-9800, ext
110 or by e-mail at [log in to unmask]  Child care is available
for a fee of $5.00.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION    Kindergarten Orientation for the upcoming
school year (05/06) will be on Tuesday, May 3rd at 8:00am.  Orientation
will begin in the cafeteria, followed by a guided walk through the
Kindergarten classrooms.  We will have registration packets available along
with some other documentation you can take with you.  If you know someone
who has a Kindergartener starting in the fall, please let them know about
this upcoming event.

LOST AND FOUND
Our lost and found closet is overflowing with coats and jackets.  If your
child has lost any clothing item, please check in the cafeteria on the
stage. The after school program has also added many things to our pile.
We will be donating all unclaimed clothing to a local charity on Friday,
February 18th.

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.



XFeb 15  Black History Program (5th Grade Chorus) 6:00pm, Cafeteria
  PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Cafeteria
XFeb 16  Spring Individual Photographs
Feb 21  President’s Day: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
Feb 22  Cub Scout Pack 25 Mtg, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Cafeteria
  Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit at Chaires East, 1:30-3:30pm
Feb 28  School Advisory Council Mtg, 5:30pm, Media Ctr.
Mar 1  Deadline for Reassignment for 05/06 School Year
Mar 1 -11 FCAT testing, Grades 3-5
XMar 15  First Grade Program, 8:00am & 9:15am, Cafeteria, No evening
program         PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center
Mar 18  Teacher Planning Day: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Mar 21-25 Spring Break: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
Mar 22  Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit at Chaires East, 1:30-3:30pm
Mar 29-April 1 SAT/9 Testing, Grades 1 & 2
April 3  Daylight Savings Time Begins, spring forward 1 hour

Good News At Chaires

Citizen’s of the Week
Congratulations to the Citizens of the Week.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Morning Announcement Helpers
We would like to thank the students who helped deliver morning
announcements from Mrs. Murphy’s first grade class the week of January
31st.   WAY TO GO!

Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most “Spirited” classes for the week of
February 4th .  These classes had the most students in their grade level
wearing purple and gold on Friday.  They are: Mrs. Relken, Mrs. Padgett,
Mrs. Adams, Mrs.Shaner, Mrs. Perez, and Mrs. Toner.

Golden Spoon Award
Congratulations to the January Golden spoon Award Winning Classes!  These
students did a great job following the rules and showing great manners
during lunch.  The following classes enjoyed a special treat during lunch:
K-Mrs. Bist/Mrs. Goree, 1st-Mrs. C. Turner, 2nd-Ms. Blair, Mrs. Laney &
Mrs. Loney, 3rd-Mrs. Shaner, 4th-Mrs. Perez, and 5th-Mrs. Coleman.

Attendance Awards
Congratulations to our attendance winners who had the least amount of
unexcused tardies for January.  The winning classes were: Mrs. Laney with
only 3 tardies and Mrs. Walker with only 7 tardies.  These classes enjoyed
a cupcake treat on Monday provided by Publix at the Vineyards, one of our
school partners.  WOW!


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