PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
Can you believe that the first semester is almost over? We have been
buzzing with learning and exciting activities at Chaires this week! Special
thanks to Mrs. Perez for the evening with astronomers and Coach Lang for
the Jump Rope for Heart! Also, special thanks to all of those wonderful PTO
Moms and Dads that helped children to shop at the holiday store all week.
Please plan to join us on Tuesday evening for our holiday dinner and
program! It's always an event that the whole family enjoys. Remember, we
have early release - at 11:20 - on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday!
BOOK SWAP!
The Media Center is having a book swap on Tuesday, December 13th!!! Bring
in a gently used book and exchange it for another! Get something you
haven't read for the winter holidays! Limit - 3 books for swapping.
YEARBOOK CLUB
The Yearbook Club meeting is cancelled for December 14th.
HOLIDAY DINNER AND PROGRAM
The holiday dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 13th from 5:00pm to
6:00pm in the cafeteria. The holiday program will begin at 6:00pm in the
cafeteria. While you're here, stop by and visit the holiday store. It will
be open on this day from 4:00pm to 7:30pm.
LAST CALL FOR LOST AND FOUND
If you have lost a jacket, or any clothing item, please have your child
check the rack in the cafeteria. We will be donating any items left after
December 14th to a local charity.
WINTER HOLIDAYS
The winter holidays are fast approaching!! The school will be closed from
December 17 through January 1st. There is a teacher planning day on Monday,
January 2nd and the students will return on Tuesday, January 3rd.
McCASKILLS CORNER
Congratulations to our Tropicana Speech Contest winners: 1st place -
Veronica France; 2nd place - Holly Devlieger, 3rd place - Jessica Starnes;
and 4th place - Brittany Charles. I would like to also congratulate all of
the participants. Parents, we need your assistance in reinforcing the rules
for riding the school bus with your child. We want all of our students to
arrive safe and return home safe from school. Supervision at school starts
at 7:00am. Please assist us with this concern. "Our Children are like
mirrors - they reflect our attitudes in life." Have a wonderful weekend!
Families Connect @ the Library
Join us on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Parkway Branch for
stories and crafts that families can enjoy together!
Jan 3 Celebrate the three-day Japanese New Year - Shogatsu
Sanganichi. Take a walk with Bebop-a-do-walk! and take home an origami
star.
Jan 10 Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life by reading Martin's Big
Words. Create a wreath to celebrate our diversity.
Jan 17 Dragons Abound. Read Behold...The Dragon. Create your own dragon
from cupcake papers.
Jan 24 Marvelous Mice. Read Mr. Mc Mouse. Take home a mouse made from
yarn.
Jan 31 Learn about whales and read Whale Snow. Build a mobile to display
different types of whales
APPROPRIATE REWARDS
Some parents bribe children with material things to get them motivated.
But teachers often encourage parents to use other incentives. For example:
• Specific praise, such as "I'm so proud that you didn't give up."
• A trip to the zoo, museum or other special place with a parent.
• A meal of the child's choice.
• A chance to stay up late.
• A slumber party with one or two close friends.
MOVING OVER THE HOLIDAYS?
If you are planning to move over the holidays, please let the office know
ahead of time so that we can prepare a withdrawal form if necessary, and
gather the necessary paperwork to transfer your child's records to the
appropriate school. It is possible for your child to finish the school year
here at Chaires even though you move out of zone at this time. We would
need 2 new proofs of residency to change the address if this is the case.
Please call the office if you have any questions regarding this matter (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.
X Dec 13 4th Grade Holiday Program & 5th Grade Chorus, 8:00, 9:15
Holiday Dinner, 5:00pm, Program 6:00pm
Dec 14-16 Early Release Days, 11:20am Dismissal
Dec 19-Jan 2 Winter Holidays
Jan 2 Teacher Planning Day
Jan 3 Students Return
Jan 10 Skate Night, 6:30-8:30pm at Skate World
Jan 11 Report Cards go home
Jan 16 Martin Luther King Holiday NO SCHOOL
Jan 25 100th Day of School
Good News At Chaires
Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most "Spirited" classes for the week of
November 28th: Mrs. Stockton, Mrs. Padgett, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs.Shaner, Ms.
Huston, and Mrs. Horne.
Golden Spoon Award
Congratulations to the November 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. Winsor, 1st-Mrs. Laney, 2nd-Mrs. Nelson, 3rd-Mrs. Grigg and Mrs
Bedford/ Mrs Wiegman, 4th- Mrs. Dietrich, and 5th- Mrs. Toner. We are so
proud of all these classes for using their best behavior in the lunchroom.
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