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PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
Our fourth graders did a fabulous job of putting forth their best effort on
their FCAT Writing Plus tests this week.  Way to go!  I know that students
in grades 1, 2, 3, and 5 also worked hard on their Writes Upon Request
prompts, too.  Please check your child's backpack to see if they received a
progress alert on Thursday this week.  With your help, it's our goal to
help your child continue to do their best so that when their report cards
come out it reflects their true ability.
 I'd like to personally invite all of the parents, family members,
and community members who serve as volunteers or mentors with Chaires
Elementary School to attend our annual appreciation breakfast on Tuesday,
February 14th from 7:15-7:45 a.m. in the Media Center.  Each of the faculty
and staff members want you to know how much we truly appreciate all you do
to help us and our children succeed!  Please stop by before work on Tuesday
and enjoy a celebration of your efforts with us.

Project Boards for Sale
The PTO is selling Project Boards this year for $5.00.  We also have
project board headers for sale for $2.00.  The header is used to hold the
board open and you can put the title of your project on it.  Stop by the
front office to make your purchase.

PE NEWS
The students have been doing a great job building up their endurance for
the walkathon on Feb. 23rd. (Thurs.) Parents, can you please help your
children find at least three sponsors for this event. The sponsors would
pledge an amount of money for each lap that the child completes on the day
of the walkathon. All parents and family members are invited to come and
walk with their child during Special Area time at the walkathon. I am also
looking for parent volunteers to help with the set up, the drink table and
to give out the stickers to mark laps. Please e-mail me,
[log in to unmask] or call the school if you are available to
help. Thanks for your support!!



McCASKILL'S CORNER
FCAT Practice Tests will be administered during the week of February 13-17,
2006.  Students should bring them home the following week.  Please go over
the tests with your children.  It is very important to encourage your child
to keep his/her confidence and goals very high in all academic areas all
during the school year.  DIBELS testing is still going on.  It will end on
February 21.
Our students are doing a great job following the rules of the school and
classroom.  I want to remind all parents and guardians to please drop your
child off in the back of the school before school and pick them up after
school in the back.  I thank all of the parents for assisting us with this
safety issue.  Have a Great Weekend, stay warm and dry!

Parisian Discount Ticket Sale
The PTO is selling discount tickets for Parisian at $5.00 each.  You get a
20% discount on February 25, 2006.  The tickets are available in the front
office.  Limited amounts available.

Breakfast First
It's true-kids need breakfast to jumpstart their day!  Breakfast keeps kids
on target for meeting their nutrient needs and for being ready to learn.
Research shows:
• A nutritious breakfast from the Five Food Groups provides children
with about one-fourth of their daily nutrient requirements.  Kids who eat
breakfast are more likely to meet these needs.
• Breakfast skippers are less likely to make up for nutrients they
miss at breakfast later in the day.
• When children eat breakfast, it's easier for them to concentrate on
learning, think clearly and be on their best behavior.
These breakfasts take less than 3 minutes to prepare and include at least
three of the Five Food Groups.
Peanut butter, toasted English muffin, glass of milk
Cold cereal, milk, banana
Heated leftover cheese pizza
Orange wedges, crackers, cheese
Wheat toast, yogurt, apple
Ham & Cheese sandwich, glass of chocolate milk
Heated leftover macaroni and cheese, apple
Instant oatmeal, canned peaches, milk
Baby carrots, bagel, mozzarella cheese stick
Tomato soup made with milk, crackers

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 14  Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 at Skate World
X  Feb 15 Spring Individual pictures, Lakeview Background, Prepaid
Feb 20  President's Day, NO SCHOOL
X Feb 22 2nd Grade Black History Program, 8:00, 9:15
  Parents Welcome
Feb 28   School Advisory Council Mtg., 5:30, Media Ctr.
Feb 27-Mar 10 FCAT testing, Grades 3, 4,& 5
Mar 14  Spring Concert, 5th Gr. Chorus & 4th Gr. Recorders
     8:00, 9:15, 6:00
   Mar 17  Teacher Planning Day, NO SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS
   Mar 20-24 Spring Break
   Mar 29  PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center-
Babysitting provided
   April 4-7 SAT10 testing, grades 1 & 2
   April 4  School Advisory Council mtg.
5:30pm, Media Ctr.
   April 5  Report Cards go home
   April 11  Skate Night at Skate World,
6:30-8:30pm
   X April 14 Class Pictures $10.00, prepaid
   April 18  5th Grade program & Pre-K
singers, 8:00, 9:15, 6:00
   X April 22 Spring Festival
   April 25  Progress Alerts go home
   May 2  Kindergarten Orientation, 8:00,
Cafeteria



Good News At Chaires

Spirit Award
Congratulations to the following most "Spirited" classes for Febuary 6th:
Mrs. Davis-K, Mrs. Padgett-1st, Mrs. Anderson-2nd, Mrs Bedford/Mrs. Wiegman-
3rd, Mrs. DeRouin-4th, and Mrs. Coleman-5th.

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-Davis, 1st-Padgett, 2nd-Anderson, Loney, & Nelson, 3rd-Miller, 4th-
DeRouin, & 5th-Derrenberger.