PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
I’d like to thank all of the Volunteers who help make Chaires Elementary
School such a great place to learn.  Whether you are in the classes once a
week or supporting the teachers from home, we know that we are lucky to
have such wonderful support!  It truly makes a difference for our children
to see the positive effects of volunteerism and public service.  One
important way we show the level of community and parental involvement is
through completing logs of the volunteer time put in.  If you have
volunteered this year, PLEASE be sure to fill out your log so that we
can “count” your hours of service toward the goal of earning a “Golden
School Award.”  Special thanks to ALL Chaires volunteers who have logged
their hours so far!  They include: Evelyn Wiley, Sabrina Cole, Amy Rivera,
Ruth McKain, Tracy Janicki, Frank Brigance, Justin Davis, Justin Green,
Candace Davis, Fran Wenhold, Mary Beveridge, Matea Burton, Sally Huggins,
Staci Johns, Helen Popp, Linda Wotring, Cathie Burk, Julianne Folsom,
Jennifer Krambeck, Dorothy Wiggins, Kayla Oslowski, Deidre Cromartie, Lisa
Tomicich, Sarah Beal, Lynn Vinson, Tom Eisman, Sharell Robinson, Ruth Ann
Sandstrom, Lori Simmons, Tawnia Amleh, Amy Furuseth, Elizabeth Beal, Skip
Evelo, Shannon Shealey, Kendra Sheffield, Lura Meyer, Ricky Mills, Paul
Simmons, Terri Speed, Robert Collins, Kandra DeVlieger, Cicely Brantley,
Charity Aselton, Joyce Hunter, Candy Smith, Sharon Tacot, Betty Sander,
Alisa Footman, Shelly Green, Theresa Helms, Darrell Furuseth, Elaine
Thompson, Tom Thompson, Connie Tuckey, Mike Wohlgemuth, Steve Tomicich,
Lisa Murray, Michelle Parker, Jerry & Anita Horne, Sue Stephens, Kelly
Darby, Tanya Footman, Michael & Hope Lamantia, Mandy Strouse, Samantha
Williams, Ron & Erica Meyer, Cynthia Stephens, Vera Hess, Loretta Achurra,
Mrs. Thomas, Sabrina Ellinor, Jaqui Griffith, Jennifer Griffith, Candy
McKinney-Coates, Molly McKinstry, Richard Noakes, Karen Willenbrink,
Kristin Bryan, Kathy Bryan, Kathy McGhin, Gale Smith Johnson, Mary
Filsinger-Higdon, Willie Williams, Kim Williams, Victoria Takach, Bertha
Takach, Shirley Broxton, Harriet & Fred Gorman, Beth Huettel, Marnie
Bakotic, Re Adair, Phyllis Elmore, Kathryn Fields, Patricia Brigance, Donna
Lewis, Julie Sander, Tamara Fountain, Darin Kimberl, Lona Blount, Tim
Hutchison, Moetke Soule, Alversia Verveer, Luz Evelo, Pam Donaldson, Carmy
Greenwood, Karen Black, Kathy Punausuia, Leigh Ann Chapman, Susan Brierton,
Celia & Mike Hood and many many more.

MRS. MCCASKILL’S CORNER
Our 5th grade chorus produced another excellent program. They presented the
Black History Program on Tuesday evening.  Parents, our FCAT Reading, Math,
Science, and NRT testing will begin February 28, 2005.  If you would like a
printed schedule of the test dates, please stop by the office.  Our
students must continue to come to school every day and arrive on time.  We
want them to read every day and get a good night’s sleep.  Thank you
parents for reminding your children to walk in the halls and not run.  We
have 2 more FCAT Saturdays, February 19 and 26, 2005. Remember Monday,
February 21st is a holiday for students and teachers.  Have a GREAT LONG
WEEKEND!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY CONTEST
Blazing 102.3FM is searching for the best and brightest kids in the big
bend area for the Second Annual Black History Month Essay Contest.  Here's
your chance to be recognized in your community, and get some great prizes
from Blazin 102.3!!  Choose from one of the three questions on our website
www.blazin1023.com and write an essay...102 words or less.  E-mail it to
[log in to unmask] or mail it in to 3411 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee,
FL, 32303.  Remember to include all of your contact information.
If your Essay is picked, you will win a Blazin Prize pack and have the
essay read live over the air.  Plus you will be featured on our website and
be a guest Disk Jockey for the Crunk 8 with Jay Blaze and the Basement
Crew.

FCAT TESTING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 28: Grades 3,4,5 7:55am-9:45am
Tuesday, March 1: Grades 3,4,5  7:55am-9:45am
Wednesday, March 2: Grades 3,4,5 7:55am-10:25am
March 3 & 4      Make-up Testing Times vary

Monday, March 7:  Grade 5 only   7:55am-9:45am
Tuesday, March 8:  Grade 5 only  7:55am-9:45am
Wednesday, March 9:  Grades 3,4,5 7:55am-10:00am
March 10 & 11     Make-up Testing Times vary

Please make sure your child(ren) have had a good nights sleep and also eat
breakfast.  Students must be in their classrooms by 7:55am.  Any late
arrivals will have to wait in the front office until testing is finished
for that day.

YEARBOOKS ON SALE
Today we are sending home order forms for the 2004-2005 Chaires Elementary
Yearbook.  A limited number of yearbooks have been ordered so reserve yours
now.  They are available on a first come first serve basis.  The cost is
$15.00.  Checks need to be made out to Leonard's.

MAGNET LAB OPEN HOUSE
Come and join the fun at the 11th Annual Magnet Lab Open House on Saturday,
February 26, 2005 from 10:00am-3:00pm.  All events are free and
refreshments available at reasonable prices. The Mag Lab is located at
Innovation Park, 1800 East Paul Dirac Drive.  For more details call 644-
0311 or visit our website www.magnet.fsu.edu.

CAPITAL CITY CHALLENGE
The Leon County Sheriff's Office, along with the Tallahassee Police
Department, is hosting the 1st annual Capital City Challenge from February
24-26, 2005.  This is a Law Enforcement Motorcycle Officer riding skills
competition.  This event will be open to spectators and will be free of
charge.  The event is benefiting the Leon County Special Olympics.  We will
have t-shirts and food for sale.  There will also be an Orange County
Choppers motorcycle on display.  The Liberty Bike has been crafted to
commemorate the Statue of Liberty National Monument and is plated entirely
in copper preserved from the restoration of the Statue of Liberty.  Please
come out and help to support this worthwhile cause.  If you have any
questions contact Deputy Shannon Black [log in to unmask] or 414-
2866 or Deputy Lonnie Seay [log in to unmask] or 922-3492

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 21  President’s Day: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
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
XMar 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
April 4  School Advisory Council Mtg., 5:30pm, Media Center
April 5  Skate Night, 6:30-8:30pm at Skate World
April 6  Report Cards go home
April 9  Spring Festival, Silent Auction and Fun Run
April 12 5th Grade Program & 4th Grade Recorders 8:00am & 9:15am,
Cafeteria
  6:00pm Parent Program
April 13 Class Photographs
April 18-22 Writes Upon Request Testing Grades 1-5
April 18  Science Fair set-up, Cafeteria
April 19 Science Fair Judging, Family Science Night
  PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center

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. Padgett’s first grade class the week of February
7th.  WAY TO GO!

Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most “Spirited” classes for the week of
February 11th.  These classes had the most students in their grade level
wearing purple and gold on Friday.  They are: K-Mrs. Relken and Ms. Ward,
1st-Mrs. Hintzen, 2nd-Mrs Loney, 3rd-Ms. Miller, 4th-Mrs. Perez, 5th-Mrs.
Toner.

Former Chaires Students Honored
Congratulations to Annie Bist from Trinity Catholic School and John Turner
from Lincoln High School for taking first place in this year's Regional
Science and Engineering Fair at Florida State University's Tully Gym.
Annie's "Keys to Math" experiment placed first in her division and she will
be eligible to compete for top state honors.  John's project "Eye of the
Storm" placed first overall and will compete for top state honors. He also
qualified for the international competition. We are so proud of you both!

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