PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
It's Red Ribbon Week . . . that's why the newsletter was on red paper!
We've been celebrating all of the great things we can do as kids INSTEAD of
doing drugs this week. Special thanks to our student council and their
sponsor, Mrs. Jones, for a fun filled week!
This has been an exciting week with the red ribbon, the third grade program
(great job, kiddos!), AND book fair. We really appreciate all of the
parents who helped us out with the book fair, pizza dinner sales, and
preparations for the musical program. We couldn't do what we do without
you. Please know that we truly appreciate all YOU do for the school!
Fall Celebrations
Please know that our school policy allows for children and adults to
celebrate fall activities in the classroom, however costumes are not to be
worn to school (by children or faculty/staff.) We do our best to honor the
traditions and customs of many without offending. Thank you for making
sure that your child saves Halloween celebrations and costumes for family
time, if you choose to participate.
Honor Roll Assemblies
We will hold the Honor Roll Assemblies on Tuesday, November 1st at the
following times:
8:00am-Grades 4 & 5
8:45am-Grades K & 1
9:30am-Grades 2 & 3
Fell free to join us in the cafeteria to celebrate your child's
accomplishments.
T-Shirt orders are due November 1st
Blank order forms are available in the front office.
Lost and Found
Now that we are moving into the cooler months, our lost and found is
growing. If you have lost a jacket, or any clothing item, please have your
child check the rack in the cafeteria. To help us in returning a lost
jacket to your child, please write their name on the tag.
MCCASKILLS CORNER
Does Your Home Environment Promote Learning?
Parents are their children's first teachers. So that means your home is
your child's first school. Take this quiz to find out if you're making
your home the best school possible. Give yourself five points for
something you do often, zero points for something you never do- or any
score in between.
_____1. I tell my child about things that interest me and about new things
I've learned.
_____2. I notice my child's interests and praise him/her when they learn
something new.
_____3. We always have children's books around the house to read.
_____4. We provide learning tools-like paper, crayons, building blocks,
puzzles, safety scissors and paste.
_____5. We limit TV watching to make time for other learning activities-
reading, talking and exploring each day.
How did you score?
A score of 20 points and above means your home is a good learning place.
Fifteen to 19 is average. Below15? Try some of the ideas in the quiz above
to encourage your child's learning at home.
Families Connect/Parkway Branch
Join in the fun at the Parkway Branch on Tuesdays at 5:30.
Nov 1 Apples, Acorns and Pumpkin Pie-Fall treats for you and I. We
will read In November and make a harvest string of fruit and nuts.
Nov 8 Remember War Veterans and read My Big Brother. We will
make a 'Lest We Forget" Red Poppy refrigerator magnet to remind us of
our veterans.
Nov. 15 Fall into Sports while we read The Bicycle Man. Create
your own ball player to take home.
Nov.22 California, Here we come! Read First Day in Grapes. Learn
about California and take home a musical maraca.
Nov.29 Read The Scaredy Cats and meet some loveable furry friends.
Make a pet cat of your very own.
All programs are free and open to the public. To request assistance or
special accommodations, please call 921-1776.
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 1 Honor Roll Assemblies, Cafeteria,
8:00am Gr. 4 & 5
8:45am Gr. K & 1
9:30am Gr. 2 & 3
Nov 2 5th Grade Spelling Bee, Cafeteria
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 5-9 Holiday Store, Guidance Hallway
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 24th: Mrs. Davis, Mrs.C. Turner, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Shaner, Mrs.
DeRouin, and Mrs.Horne. 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 Rod Burk with PepsiCo Food Service
Vending for furnishing Gatorade for Field Day and Mr. Krambeck with
Woodfruiticher for the cookies. We appreciate all you do to help us at
Chaires. You are both wonderful partners.
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