PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
The time is quickly approaching . . . the first of our FCAT testing will
begin next week with our fourth graders (only) taking their FCAT Writing
test on Tuesday and FCAT Writing Plus test on Wednesday. All other
students in grades 1, 2, 3, and 5 will be taking the Writes Upon Request
test, as well. It is very important, especially on the days of tests that
students come to school on time, well-rested, and prepared! We have worked
hard all year to be sure they are prepared. We are counting on your help
to make sure that they get a good night’s sleep the night before the test,
get a good breakfast on the morning of the test, and get to school (or the
bus stop) on time! As a team, we will show that Chaires students can
shine! Because of the testing next week, our progress alert date has been
changed. Any students who are falling behind in their work or need to
improve in the behavior will receive progress alerts on Thursday next
week. Please be sure to look over the alert, sign it, send it back to the
teacher and plan to help your child work extra hard to improve in the noted
areas prior to report card time.
MRS. MCCASKILL’S CORNER
We had a great turn out for our first FCAT Saturday for this year. If you
signed for your child to attend and for some reason they are unable to
come, please inform us. Our starting time is 9:00 a.m. and we end promptly
at 11:00 a.m. Parents, please make sure that our boys and girls arrive on
time to school. We will start our testing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005.
The 1st and 2nd graders will take the Writes Upon Request on Wednesday,
February 9, 2005 and the 3rd and 5th graders will take the Writes Upon
Request on Thursday, February 10, 2005. All of our 4th graders will take
the FCAT Writing+ on Tuesday, February 8 and Wednesday, February 9, 2005.
We know that our boys and girls will do a fine job on all of the tests.
GALACTIC-LIBRARY
Did you know a galaxy of reading adventures awaits your child? The FCAT
Explorer program Galactic Library: 3rd Grade Reading was created by the
Department of Education with your child in mind. Developed with help from
Florida teachers, Galactic Library offers reading practice to improve your
child’s reading skills. Based on Florida’s Sunshine State Standards, all
FCAT explorer programs, including Galactic Library, are free for public
school children and their parents. FCAT Explorer can be used at home or at
the library-wherever there is a computer with Internet access. Galactic
Library includes vocabulary activities, word pronunciation, and over 400
FCAT-like practice questions. Galactic Library lets students get
comfortable with reading comprehension questions in a supportive and fun
format. Your child can begin using the Galactic Library: 3rd Grade Reading
program today. To get your child’s sign-in name and password, call the
FCAT Explorer support team toll-free at 1-888-750-3228.
SCHOOL CHOICE OPEN HOUSES
Listed below are dates for the School Choice Open Houses.
Fairview: February 15, 6:00pm, Cafeteria
Nims: February 17, 6:00pm, Media Center
SPRING PICTURE DAY IS COMING
Spring picture order forms were sent home today with the students. Picture
Day is Wednesday, February 16th and they are prepaid. Students need to
hand the payment envelope to the photographer at the time of their
sitting. Extra order forms are available in the front office located
temporarily in Room 702.
GUIDANCE NEWS
In February we will be celebrating Black History Month with Spirit
Fridays.
February 11th: Wear Red-for the blood shed in equal rights.
February 18th: Wear Green-for the land and growth.
February 25th: Wear Yellow-for the sun and influence in our life
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.
Attention Volunteers!!!!!!
Painters needed to help the 5th graders "Trade Spaces"
The first step in any good painting project is the primer. Because we are
painting the restrooms, the primer is very strong and also comes with a
down side, FUMES. As our wonderful students are still developing their
brain cells, I'm not willing to risk their health. This paint is safe and
should not be a problem for adults. The students will be applying the top
layers of latex for the murals the following week. We will also need some
volunteers for the next few Saturday's, to supervise our young artists. We
will be priming on Saturday, February 12 after FCAT review, at 12:00pm and
could use your help. Wear your grubby clothes and head protection, as we
will be painting the ceilings also. Come and join the painting party!
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.
Feb 7-11 Writes Upon Request Grades 1,2 ,3& 5
Feb 8-9 FCAT Writing-4th Grade Only
Feb 10 Progress Alerts go home
X Feb 15 Black History Program (5th Grade Chorus) 6:00pm, Cafeteria
PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Cafeteria
X Feb 16 Spring Individual Photographs
Feb 21 President’s Day: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
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
X Mar 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
Citizens 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. Hintzen’s first grade class the week of January
24th. WAY TO GO!
Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most “Spirited” classes for the week of
January 28th. These classes had the most students in their grade level
wearing purple and gold on Friday. They are: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Padgett,
Mrs. Laney, Mrs. Bedford and Mrs. Weigman, Mrs. Perez, and Mrs. Toner.
LIBRARY PROGRAM AT PARKWAY BRANCH
The Leon County Public Library is presenting the Families Connect program
at our local branch. They consist of a story and a craft and are held
Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm. Below is a list of topics for February.
Feb. 8- Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Happy New Year Kung-His Fa-
Ts’ai and make good luck posters.
Feb 15- Listen to The Green Tail Mouse and create your own Mardi Gras Mask.
Feb 22- Learn the importance of washing your hands and learn a special hand-
washing song from the book, The Germ Busters.
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