PRINCIPAL¡¦S PAWS
Have you noticed the blooms on the trees and warmer weather?  Spring has
begun!  I would like to remind you of the school dress code since we'll be
seeing more children in shorts and skirts due to the warmer weather.
„h  Midriffs will not be exposed.
„h  All shorts, skirts, and dresses must extend beyond the student's
fingertips when arms are extended at the side.
„h  Appropriate undergarments must be worn and must not be visible.
„h  No hats are to be worn inside the buildings.
„h  Tops must have straps wider than two inches. No halter tops or shirts
with spaghetti straps will be permitted.
„h  Clothing that contains an obscene message, promotes illegal activities,
drugs, racism, alcohol, gang symbols, tobacco or any other inappropriate
slogan is not permitted.
„h  Oversized tank tops must be worn with a T-shirt.
„h  No make-up, perfume/cologne, nail polish, or lotion can be brought to
school. Lotion will be permitted for medical conditions only and must go
through the school clinic.
„h  Pants must be worn at the waist. This may require a belt.
„h  No flip flops, strapless sandals, slides, or platform shoes will be
allowed. (These types of shoes pose a safety risk when children are at
P.E., running on the playground, etc.)
When a student is not dressed appropriately, you will be sent a notice
explaining how the dress code was violated, and the student will be given
an article of clothing to wear during the school day (if available.) After
the second violation, a parent/guardian will be contacted by phone, and you
will be asked to bring your child a change of clothing. After the third
violation, a conference will be requested.
We appreciate your support!

MS. HOPE¡¦S CORNER
With the exception of a few make-ups to be done, we have finished the FCAT
for grades 3-5. Next, we have the SAT/9 for students in grades 1-2 starting
March 30 - April 2, 2004. Again, it is important that students be in
attendance and on time each day.  Prior to SAT/9 testing, however, is the
much needed and deserved Spring Break. Students will not be in school
Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 2004. While this will be a time
to relax and rejuvenate, we have one more nine weeks in school. Students
tend to become complacent and less focused after testing, Spring Break and
during the last nine weeks. Parents, please speak with your children about
this "trend." Extra effort during the last nine weeks might make the
difference in whether a child is promoted or retained.

EXTENDED DAY CAMP
Come join the Chaires Extended Day Enrichment Program for a week full of
animal wonders.  Experience the marvels of the animal kingdom.  Learn how
animals use camouflage, glow in the dark, and do amazing things to survive
in our world.  Find out which animals are the fastest flying, strangest
looking, the largest, the oldest living, the loudest, the fastest running,
the most intelligent, and much more!  Look for the Spring Break Camp flyer
in your child¡¦s backpack next week.  Register now!  Limited enrollment!
Chaires will be the only school offering Spring Break Camp this year.  Call
Cathy Davis at 922-2866 for more information.

YEARBOOKS ON SALE
Order forms are available in the front office.  Please make checks payable
to Chaires Elementary for $15.00.  We only have 50 left to sell!

BIG BEND HOSPICE
The Caring Tree Program of Big Bend Hospice is holding children¡¦s night
(ages 5-12) on March 23 from 6:00-7:30pm.  The Caring Tree offers care,
comfort, and hope to grieving children, teens, and their families as a FREE
community service.  These Hospice events allow those who have experienced
the death of a loved one a safe place to come and share their ideas,
feelings, experiences, and support.  Trained grief support counselors are
present at all Caring Tree activities.  Contact Candace McNight at 878-5310
ext. 449 for more details.

SPRING FESTIVAL
Spring Festival will be held on April 17th this year.  We would like to
invite anyone that is interested, eager and ready to begin working on their
classes¡¦ booth to please join us for an organizational and working meeting.
The meetings will begin on Tuesday, March 9 from 8:00am-9:00am and also
6:00pm-7:00pm  in the Media Center.  We will continue these meetings every
Tuesday until the festival.  If you will need any special supplies to work
on your booth, please call or e-mail Kim Williams at 509-2759 or
[log in to unmask] Together, we can make this festival the one to
remember.

ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS
We have scheduled a meeting for 5th grade parents for Tuesday, March 16th
at 5:00 in Room 607.  Many parents are needed to plan the end-of-the-year
activities.  If you need more information please contact Debbie Karels at
[log in to unmask] or call 878-8534/942-7379.  Together we
can make this a memorable and pleasant time for your children.

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.

March 16 PTO Meeting, 5:30 Media Center
March 19 Teacher Planning Day (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
March 22-26 Spring Break (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
March 30 SAT/9 Testing Grades 1 & 2
  Cub Scout Pack #25 Meeting, 6:15-8:00, Cafeteria
April 6         Skate Night, 6:30-8:30 at Skate World on Capital Circle NE
X  April 9      Spring Class Pictures
X  April 12     School Advisory Council Meeting, 5:30, Media Center
X         Book Fair begins in Media Center
XXX April 17    Spring Festival & Silent Auction

Bus Information
If your child rides the bus and the bus has not arrived within 10 minutes
of the assigned pick up time, please call the Connor Compound at 922-6701.
Here is a list of our busses and their numbers: ORANGE-642, BROWN-643, BLUE-
631, GREEN-3019, PURPLE-688, RED-649, PINK-2013

Good News At Chaires
Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most ¡§Spirited¡¨ classes for the week of
March 5th:  Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Padgett, Mrs. Laney, Ms. Miller, Mrs. Walker
and Mrs. Toner.  These classes had the most students in their grade level
wearing purple and gold.

Artwork on Display
The Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library is celebrating Youth Art
Monthfrom March 1st-31st.  Make sure to stop by to see the beautiful
artwork from our Chaires students.  They are:  Mattox Chapman, Jonah
Goldstein, Joshua Gilmore, Elizabeth Whalin, Tyler Phippin, Sean Allen,
Aaron Powell, Krystena Hutchins, Brittany Smelt, Nakia Reveire, Matthew
Fidanzato, Zachary Ducasse, Brittany White, Ayla Demirpolat, Joshua Davis,
Holden Donaldson, Kyle Parker, Asantewaa Yamoah, Kevin Dawson, Ruth
Willenbrink, Lanequa Price, Autumn Abboud, Matthew Huggins, Matthew
Donaldson, Jessica Milan, Robert Collins, Lakeisha Coe, Trey Brinkley, Akua
Yamoah, Brandi Abbott, Rosetta Lynn, Simone Nelson, Mary Rose Buchanan,
Colbey Adams, Courtney Ballenger, Darcie Murphy, Tiffany Sullivan, Nicole
Stone, Mariah Miller, and Elisabeth Noble.


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