PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
 I would like to take this opportunity to thank Adrian Fogelin, author of
Crossing Jordan, who visited our school on Tuesday, January 22nd. We were
very honored to have her here with us. Ms. Fogelin visited with two fourth
grade classes and two fifth grade classes. She attended our PTO Family
Writing Night on the evening of the 22nd and spoke with parents, students,
and faculty about the writing process. We thoroughly enjoyed her visit and
hope to have her back again some time.
Please join me in congratulating our Teacher of the Year, Linda Fasthoff,
one of our Pre-K teacher, and our Employee of the Year, Susan Fordham, an
Instructional Aide in Guidance.

MRS. OLK’S CORNER
The Chaires Elementary School Spelling Bee was held on Friday, January
24th. Classroom winners who participated were: John Wallace, Andy Gorman,
Moses Footman, Joey Dennis, Dominic Oltman,  Brandon Denmark, Alice
Daramola, Danielle Bishop, Randy Riles, Mason Coates,  Zach Tucker and
Jessica Pickett.
The school winner is Mason Coates and the runner up is Alice Daramola. The
county contest will be held on Thursday, January 30th at 7:00am at Godby
High School.

PHOTO ID FOR PICK-UP OF STUDENTS
Please don’t be offended if we ask for an ID when students are picked up
from school. We will ask for an ID if we do not know who you are or if
there is a question about pick-up. This is for the safety of your children.

MARCH 1ST DEADLINE FOR REASSIGNMENT
March 1st is the deadline for reassignment approval for the 2003/2004
school year. If you would like to request reassignment to another school
for next year, please submit your request to the reassignment office by
this date. We have forms available in the front office.

SPRING INDIVIDUAL PICTURES
Spring Individual pictures will be taken on Wednesday, February 5th. You
will be receiving an order envelope since these pictures will be pre-paid.
Only students with an order form will have their pictures taken. Please
fill out the order envelope if you are interested in ordering spring
pictures.

YEARBOOK SALES
Yearbooks are now on sale for $15.00 each. Please make checks payable to
LEONARD’S. Yearbook quantities will be limited; send in your order as soon
as possible. Order envelopes have been sent home. Additional forms
available in the front office.

THANK YOU FROM THE CHAIRES STAFF
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the parent volunteers who
brought in breakfast items for the Teacher and Staff Appreciation Breakfast
for the month of January. They are Tonya Godwin, Maria Kelly, Jaqui
Griffith, Candy Coates, Bobbie Jean Armstrong, Cynthia Mitchell, Pam
Prichard, Julie Ducasse, Kendra Sheffield, Dorothy Hill-Wiggins and Durene
Gilbert. We enjoyed it very much, and as always, we appreciate all of our
volunteers.

INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE AT CHAIRES
At this time, we are researching whether there is an interest for a
childcare facility here at Chaires for toddlers and infants. This is
something we are considering for the future. Please let us know by calling
the front office at 878-8534.

MARCH OF DIMES DRIVE
Our Student Council will be conducting their next community project for the
March of Dimes. They will distribute and collect “DIME” cards to join
together to raise money for the March of Dimes beginning February 10th and
ending on the 14th. The money collected supports research to save babies
from pre-maturity, birth defects, etc.

EDUCATION EXPO
The Leon County School District is again participating in the Second Annual
Education Expo, Saturday, February 1, 2003, at the Leon County Civic Center
from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Come, enjoy and be informed about the wealth of
educational opportunities at all the District schools, along with an
activity corner for children, a line-up of well-respected speakers,
entertainment, and education-related exhibitors. ADMISSION AND PARKING IS
FREE!
EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT
Taylor Smith’s Eagle Scout troop will be collecting unserviceable flags
(torn or faded) from January 22nd until February 14th. We are collecting
them in the guidance hallway. You are invited to attend the retirement
ceremony at 3:00pm on Sunday, February 16th, at the American Legion Hall at
Lake Ella. If you have any questions, please call Taylor at 877-6253 or e-
mail him at [log in to unmask]


UPCOMING EVENTS

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for these upcoming events!
Please note that the items with a P 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 28  Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit, 1:30–3:30pm, Chaires
East Parking Lot
January 30  Leon Co. Spelling Bee Contest, 7:00pm, Godby High
School
January 31  Spirit Day
February 1  Leon County School District Education Expo, 10:00am-
3:00pm, Civic Center
February 3  SAC Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center
February 4  Skate Night, 6:30-8:30pm, Skate World
   Bookmobile 4:30-7:30pm
February 5  Spring Pictures PRE-PAID
   Progress Alerts Go Home
February 7  Spirit Day
February 11  FCAT 4th Grade Writing Test
February 14  Spirit Day
February 16  Eagle Scout Flag Retirement Ceremony, 3:00pm,
American Legion Hall on Lake Ella
February 18  PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, “FAMILY MATH NIGHT” 6:00pm
February 21  Spirit Day
   Bookmobile 4:30-7:30pm
February 25  Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit, 1:30-3:30pm, Chaires
East Parking Lot
February 28  Spirit Day
March 1   Deadline for Reassignment for 2003/2004 School Year


SPIRIT DAY WINNERS for the week of January 17th were Mrs. Davis’
Kindergarten, Mrs. Sauls’ and Mrs. Turner’s 1st grade, Mrs. Loney’s 2nd
grade,  and Mrs. Coleman’s 5th grade. CONGRATULATIONS!


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