Report cards go out Wednesday, January 12th! (We are utilizing the brand
new Genesis Student Information System, so they may look slightly
different. If you see a teacher, be sure to congratulate her on her quick
training and applicaiton of the new computerized program to produce report
cards.)
PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
Chaires Elementary is helping Florida Healthy Kids inform families about
the 30-day open enrollment period for affordable healthcare coverage
available to uninsured children in Florida.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2005, qualified families can enroll their children in
KidCare by simply completing a one-page application, along with income
verification documents, and mailing it back by Jan. 30, 2005. No
applications can be processed after the last day of this open enrollment
period and health coverage will begin after eligibility has been determined
and the full premium amount has been received. “Parents can make a New
Year’s resolution to enroll their uninsured children in this program,” said
Rose Naff, executive director of Healthy Kids. “What better way to start
off the New Year than to have the peace of mind that you can take your kids
to the doctor instead of the emergency room when they’re sick.”
Since it began in 1990, Florida Healthy Kids has offered working
families access to high-quality doctors and preventative care for their
children at a low cost. KidCare now covers more than 300,000 children
statewide. “Regular doctor’s visits and immunizations help keeps kids
healthy and medical insurance costs down,” said Rose Naff. The Healthy Kids
program helps the working families in our community and gives kids the
health coverage they need. Applications are available on the Internet at
www.healthykids.org or by calling toll free, 1-888-540-KIDS (888-540-5437).
MRS. MCCASKILL’S CORNER
WELCOME BACK! It is wonderful to see all of you for this new year. We
have planned another parent seminar entitled, “ALL ABOUT STANDADIZED
TESTING” for Tuesday, January 11, 2005 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the
cafeteria. Babysitting will be provided for school age children only. We
are looking forward to seeing you there. An informational flyer will be
sent home today.
CLINIC COTS GET A FACELIFT
Thanks to the Chaires PTO and Mr. Richard Noakes, the clinic cots were re-
upholstered over the winter break. The cots are now an AWESOME purple and
gold. When you sign-in at the front office be sure to take a look at our
beautiful cots. Way to go PTO!!!!!!
SPELLING BEE
CONGRATULATIONS to our Spelling Bee Winner – Arielle Crumbliss in Mrs.
Coleman’s class. Our runner-up is Jaclyn Sackreiter. We would like to
commend all of the participants for a JOB WELL DONE! The school’s Spelling
Bee was held on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. The 2005 District
Spelling Bee will be held at Rickards High School Auditorium, January 13,
2005 at 7:00 p.m. Good luck Arielle.
TROPICANA SPEECH CONTEST
The 2005 District Tropicana Speech Contest will be held at
Swift Creek Middle School on Saturday, January 22, 2005
at 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. Good luck to Jennifer Griffith who will be
representing Chaires.
LEON CO. MOBILE HEALTH UNIT
As you may be aware, the Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit comes out to Chaires
Elementary on the 4th Tuesday of each month. They have started up their new
schedule for this year and will be here on Tuesday, January 25th from 1:30-
3:30pm. The mobile unit is located in the Chaires East parking lot. If you
have any questions regarding the services they provide, please call the
Health Dept. at 487-3186.
REASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR (05/06)
If you would like to apply for reassignment for the upcoming school year
(05/06), the deadline is March 1st. If your child is already approved for
reassignment to Chaires, there is no need to reapply, unless you are living
outside of Leon County. If you live outside of Leon County, you do need to
reapply each year. Also, if you have moved during this school year and are
no longer in the Chaires’ zone, you will need to apply for reassignment in
order for your child to remain at Chaires next year. Otherwise, they will
automatically be transferred to the school in your zone over the summer. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office at 878-
8534.
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.
Jan 11 Parent Seminar on SAT/9, FCAT & more, 5:30pm, Cafeteria
Jan 12 Report Cards go home
Jan 17 Martin Luther King Holiday School Closed
Jan 18 PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Cafeteria
Jan 25 Cub Scout Pack 25 Mtg, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Cafeteria
Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit at Chaires East, 1:30-3:30pm
Jan 31 School Advisory Council Mtg, 5:30pm, Cafeteria
Feb 1 Skate Night, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Skate World
Feb 7-11 Writes Upon Request Grades 1,2,3& 5
Feb 8 Progress Alerts go home
Feb 8-9 FCAT Writing-4th Grade Only
Feb 15 PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Cafeteria
Feb 22 Cub Scout Pack 25 Mtg, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Cafeteria
Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit at Chaires East, 1:30-3:30pm
Mar 1 Deadline for Reassignment for 05/06 School Year
Good News At Chaires
Citizen’s 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 Ms. Blair’s’ second grade class the week of December
13th. WAY TO GO!
GOLDEN SPOON AWARDS
Congratulations to the December 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-Mrs. Fortune, 1st-Mrs. Hintzen, 2nd-Ms. Blair, 3rd-Ms. Shaner, 4th-Mrs.
Dietrich & Mrs.Walker, and 5th-Mrs. Horne.
ATTENDANCE AWARDS
Congratulations to our attendance winners who had the least amount of
unexcused tardies for December. The winning classes were: Mrs. Fortune
with only 2 tardies and Mrs.Dietrich with only 1 tardy. These classes
enjoyed a cupcake treat on Friday provided by Publix at the Vineyards, one
of our school partners. WOW!
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