PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
We will begin accepting parent letters for the next school year describing
the type of teacher and learning environment that is best for your child.
Remember, do not mention names of specific teachers, and just describe what
works best for your child. Please address them to me and turn them in by
May 27th.

MRS. MCCASKILL’S CORNER
The 4th assessment for the Writes Upon Request was given Wednesday and
Thursday, April 20 and 21. 2005.  Also, the 4th assessment for the
kindergarten students (DIBELS) will begin April 27 through May 17, 2005.
Please continue to encourage your boys and girls to read, study and turn in
all class assignments.  We want to remind all students to continue to
observe our school rules.

TEN  WAYS TO RAISE A READER
1.  Read to your child every day.  It's never too early to start-even
newborns respond to hearing you read.
2.  Continue reading together even after your child learns to read.  Older
children still enjoy listening to others read.
3.  Make stories come alive for your child when you read.  Be animated and
use different voices.
4. Be patient-let your child read aloud at his or her own pace.  Offer help
only when needed.
5. Discuss what your read together.  Ask questions, and listen attentively
to your child's answers.
6. Make reading time special.  Cuddle up in a quiet, comfortable spot.
Your child will associate reading with feeling secure, relaxed and loved.
7.  Encourage your child to read at least 15 minutes a day, either to you
or independently.
8.  Take along your child's favorite books wherever you go.  Read on the
bus, in line at the store, or in waiting rooms.
9. Take your child to the library often and check out a variety of age-
appropriate reading material.
10. Be a role model-read on your own.  By seeing how much you enjoy
reading, your child will learn that it's great source of information and
fun.
 Remember- By encouraging your child to read, you are helping to ensure
school success.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Registration for 05/06 will begin the first week in May.  At this time you
can pre-register your child for kindergarten by filling out the
registration packet available in the office and providing 2 proofs of
residency.
The items needed to complete the registration process are:
Current physical
Immunization form
Copy of Certified Birth Certificate
Copy of Social Security card
Examples of proofs of residency are: current utility bill, phone bill,
lease agreement, mortgage bill, etc.
If you have any question, please call the office at 878-8534.

POSTER CONTEST
Governor Jeb Bush has proclaimed the week of June 5-11, 2005 as Florida
Watermelon Week.  As part of the celebration, the Florida Watermelon
Association is sponsoring a Poster Contest for children Kindergarten
through 5th Grade.  This contest is open to all Florida residents. We
encourage parental involvement and awareness, however we ask parents to
allow children to complete the posters.  The following rules have been
implemented to help increase the number of students who may be able to
enter a poster by stating the specific requirements:
1.  Posters may be constructed on poster board, construction paper,
cardboard, notebook, paper, etc.
2.  The theme is open, but must contain the words FLORIDA WATERMELON.
3.  Posters become the property of FWA and winning entries will be
displayed at various events and at the 2006 Florida Watermelon Convention.
4.  Trophies will be awarded to state winners in each grade level, K-5.
5.  Posters will be judged on originality, neatness and attractiveness.
6.  Pictures of the winners will be taken and published in local newspaper
and FWA publications.
7.  Please include name, school, county, grade and teacher on the back of
each entry.
8.  Entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2005.
Submit entries to: Sharon McCall, Florida Watermelon Association, 1175 SW
Brack-Abbott Road, Mayo, FL  32066

SUMMER CAMP
Come and join the Chaires Summer fun Camp for an exciting 10 weeks of
fieldtrips, special events, and weekly themes.  We are accepting incoming
Kindergartener's through 5th graders.  Call Cathy Davis at 922-2866 for
more information or to get a registration packet.   Limited enrollment.
First come, first served.

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.

April 25 Fifth Grade visit's to Fairview and Swift Creek, 9:15-12:30
April 26 Progress Alerts go home
April 27 Class Photographs
April 28 Take your child to work day, (gr. 3-5), prior approval
required
April 29 Hat Day, $1.00, Relay for Life fundraiser
May 2-6  Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3  Kindergarten Orientation, 8:00am, Cafeteria
  Skate Night, 6:30-8:30pm at Skate World
May 6  Hat Day, $1.00. Relay for Life fundraiser
May 9  School Advisory Council Mtg., 5:30pm, Media Center
May 10  Third Grade program, Fifth Grade Chorus 8:00am & 9:15am
  6:00pm Evening program, Cafeteria
  5:15pm Pizza supper
May 17  Pre-K & Kindergarten Program, 4th grade recorders, 8:00am &
9:15am, cafeteria
  PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center
May 19  5th Grade trip to Sea World, 5:30am-11:00pm
May 23  School Advisory Council Meeting, 5:30, Media Center
May 26  Fifth Grade Articulation Ceremony, 8:00am, Cafeteria
May 27  Early Release-11:20am dismissal
  Last day for students

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. Davis' kindergarten class the week of April 11th.
WAY TO GO!

Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most “Spirited” classes for the week of
April 11th.  These classes had the most students in their grade level
wearing purple and gold on Friday.  They are: K-Mrs. Davis, 1st-Mrs. C.
Turner, 2nd-Mrs. Laney,  3rd Mrs. Bedford and Mrs. Wiegman, 4th-Mrs. Perez,
and 5th-Mrs. Toner.

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