Sorry, I'm a bit late with this! -C

PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
Wow!  This has been an exciting week at Chaires Elementary School.  We've
had our first nine weeks honor roll assemblies, the fifth grade spelling
bee, our popcorn party for fall fundraisers, and we've recognized our
Golden Spoon award winners for great lunchroom behavior during the month of
October!  I'm proud of each student for their hard work, extra effort, and
kindness toward one another and I have encouraged all students to set a
goal for the second nine weeks grading period.
Now, we need to get parents and other friends to help for our festivities
next week!  We've got cookie dough pick up (Tuesday), Patriotic Program
(Wednesday), our Fall Field Day and "A" School celebration (Thursday), and
Veteran's Day Holiday - no school (Friday).  If you can volunteer to assist
with one or more of these events, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator,
Julie Sander by phone at 942-0312 (home) or leave a message at the school
office (878-8534) or by email at [log in to unmask]  Thanks for
volunteering and helping to make these exciting events possible!

SPELLING BEE WINNERS
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 5th Grade Spelling Bee
on Wednesday.  All the students did a wonderful job.  This year's winner is
George Abboud and the runner-up is Jalen Rose who are both in Mrs.
Coleman's class.  WAY TO GO!

Learning from your Mistakes
Successful people learn from their mistakes.  They may have just as many
setbacks as others, but they don't see these as terrible.  Instead, they
always try to learn something from them.  Kids can develop that same
attitude.  Here are some ways to help kids turn mistakes into learning
opportunities:
 Make it a challenge.  If your child misses a math problem, help
him/her see it as a puzzle to figure out. "Let's go back through the
problem.  Show me how you got the answer."
 Give your child permission to make a mistake.  Some kids need
everything to be perfect.  Choose small things at first.  "Let's see what
happens if we add some peaches to this recipe."  Maybe it'll taste great.
If it doesn't, you have something to laugh about.
 Praise your child for effort.  Help your child see that hard work
does lead to success.

MCCASKILLS CORNER
The Tallahassee Democrat is sponsoring a Holiday Essay Contest for grades 1-
12.
Grades 1-3  Thanksgiving with My Family
Thanksgiving is about pilgrims, history, and turkey, of course!  Most
importantly, it's a holiday about everything that we are thankful for.
What are you thankful for?  Draw a colorful picture, write a story or do
both.

Grades 4-12  Holiday Memories
People often enjoy thinking back to previous holidays and recalling special
people, thing or events.  Write about a special holiday memory of your own.
• Entries should be no more than 500 words.
• One entry per student may be sent by the writer, teacher or parent.
• Top winner in each category will receive cash prizes and more from
Gulf Winds Track Club.
• Entries for Grades 1-3 are due by 5 pm Thursday, November 10th.
Essays will be published Tuesday, November 22.
• Entries for Grades 4-12 are due by 5 pm Friday, December 9th.
Essays will be published Tuesday, December 13th.
Make sure to print your name and school, teacher and also parents name and
phone number.  Entries may be mailed to PO Box 990, Tallahassee, FL 32303
or delivered to the main lobby of the Tallahassee Democrat, 277 N. Magnolia
Drive, and weekdays from 8:00-5:00.

COOKIE DOUGH PICK-UP
The Cookie Dough will be here for pick-up on Tuesday, November 8 from 1:30-
6:00pm in the cafeteria.  This will be the only day for pick-up as we do
not have the cold storage for leftover orders.  If you are unable to come
on Tuesday, please make arrangements with a friend or neighbor to pick up
your order. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Lewis at 878-
8534.

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.

Nov 8  Bookmobile at Chaires, 4:30-7:30
X Nov 9  Patriotic Program, 8:00am & 9:15am, Cafeteria
X Nov 10 Fall Field Day
Nov 11  Veteran's Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL
Nov 15  Progress Alerts go home
  Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 at Skate World
  PTO mtg. at Skate World
Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL
Nov 28  School Advisory Council mtg., 5:30-6:30pm, Media Center
Dec 2  Picture Retake Day
Dec 6  DARE Graduation, 8:30am, Cafeteria
X Dec 5-9 Holiday Store, Guidance Hallway
X Dec 13 4th Grade Holiday Program & 5th Grade Chorus, 8:00, 9:15
  Holiday Dinner, 5:00pm, Program 6:00pm
Dec 14-16 Early Release Days, 11:20am Dismissal
Dec 19-Jan 2 Winter Holidays
Jan 2  Teacher Planning Day
Jan 3   Students Return

Good News At Chaires
Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most "Spirited" classes for the week of
October 31st:  Mrs. Davis, Mrs.Quiggins, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Shaner, Mrs.
DeRouin, and Mrs.Horne and Ms. Stone  These classes had the most students
in their grade level wearing purple and gold.

A Salute to our Partners
We would like to send our thanks out to Lisa Sosthe with Glasshopper.  We
just love the frisbees, jacket pulls, and Chaires bracelets.