PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
It's getting to be the time of year when the students are coming down
with "spring fever."  Your support in keeping the children focused and on
task until the break is greatly appreciated!
If you don't already have plans for this weekend, please plan to attend the
Third Annual Leon County Honors Chorus Concert this Saturday at 2:30 at the
Ruby Diamond Auditorium on the FSU campus.  I had the opportunity to see
the children rehearsing and was SO proud of the wonderful job the children
are doing!  You will be amazed and moved.  Special thanks to Mrs. Jan
Kilpatrick for getting the children prepared for such an exciting event.
I'd also like to thank Ms. Erin Pinkerton, fifth grade intern, who has
worked with Mrs. Kilpatrick in preparing the students.

MRS. OLK’S CORNER
Along with “spring fever” comes a change in clothing and shoes! Please
remember that Chaires does have a dress code that will be strictly
enforced. Some of things that are not allowed when the weather gets warmer
are tank tops (boys or girls), halter tops, flip flops, strapless sandals,
and slides. If you do not have a copy of the dress code and would like one,
please call the office or stop by for a copy.

5TH GRADE HONORS CHORUS
Our Fifth Grade Honors Chorus is joining with thirteen other elementary
schools in Leon County to form an Honors Chorus. They will perform at FSU
in the Ruby Diamond Auditorium. This is a wonderful “once in a lifetime
experience” for these students. We have been learning the songs at each
individual school, and then we will join together with over 200 other
students for the performance. Our chorus members will be wearing new purple
bow ties and cummerbunds for this formal occasion. The free performance is
Saturday, March 15th at 2:30pm at the Ruby Diamond Auditorium. The chorus
has worked very hard and would love to see our Chaires family support us
with your presence. Jan Kilpatrick, Music Teacher

SPRING BREAK CAMP
March 24-28 is Spring Break. Extended Day is planning a camp for that week.
Come and spend this week with us and explore the galaxy and our solar
system. Join us on a 5-day adventure beyond the starts. Be a “STAR” at our
dance and karaoke party, jump on our moonwalks, slide on the water slide,
make “out of this world” arts and crafts, build your own robots, search for
aliens, and much more! The sky’s the limit!! Contact Cathy Davis at 922-
2866 for more information, and look for a Spring Break Camp flyer to arrive
home soon.

TESTING DATES REMAINING
April 1-4  SAT9 (Grades 1 & 2)

TEACHER PLANNING DAY
Friday, March 21st is a Teacher Planning Day. Extended Day is planning a
fun-filled activity day. They will be visiting the Challenger Learning
Center and it’s IMAX Theatre and Planetarium Shows. Check you child’s
backpack for a registration form and complete the information if you are
interested in your child attending. Call Cathy Davis at 922-2866 for more
information.

CAMP INFORMATION
We have received information on camps being held at Premier & Titus Sports
Academy and East Hill Baptist Church. We have posted flyers in the front
office. If you would like more information, please call the office at 878-
8534.

SPRING FESTIVAL
On Tuesday, March 18th, PTO will hold an organizational meeting for the
upcoming Spring Festival. It will be at 5:30pm in the Media Center. Please
plan to attend if you can. The Spring Festival is planned for Saturday,
April 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

BLOOD DRIVE
We will hold a blood drive on the same day as the Spring Festival, April
26th, from 10:00am-2:00pm. The Bloodmobile will be here at that time.

QUESTIONS FOR ERI
How old does the average person live to be?
 Women’s average life span is about 84 and men’s is about 78.
 They are the highest in the world!
How was Japan found?
 The first Emperor, Jimmu, succeeded to the throne in 660, then
 Founded Japan. We have a long, long history.
How much do cars cost in Japan?
 They are a little more expensive.
 Japanese cars, such as Toyota and Nissan are very popular.

New words for your vocabulary:
 tanjobi – birthday
 seito – student
 taiyo – sunshine
 ame - rainy
We want to wish Eri all the best. This is her last week working with us
here at Chaires. We’ve enjoyed having her here with us.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for these upcoming events!
Please note that the items with a P 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 15   5th Grade Honors Chorus Performance,
2:30pm, Ruby Diamond Theatre
P  March 18   PTO Spring Festival Organizational Meeting,
5:30pm, Media Center
   Bookmobile, 4:30-7:30pm
March 20   End of Third Nine Weeks
March 21   Teacher Planning Day – NO SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS
   Extended Day Activity Day
March 24-28  SPRING BREAK! – NO SCHOOL
   Extended Day SPRING BREAK CAMP
March 25   Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit at Chaires
East, 1:30-3:30pm
April 1-4   SAT9 Testing (Grades 1 & 2)
April 1   Golden Spoon Awards
   Skate Night, 6:30-8:30pm, Skate World
   Bookmobile, 4:30-7:30pm
April 4   Spirit Day
April 7   SAC Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center
   Faculty/Staff Recognition Breakfast
April 9   Report Cards Go Home
   Group Pictures, Pre-paid, Taken Outside (weather
permitting)
April 11   Spirit Day
   Student Award Assemblies (Gr. 4,5 -  8:15am, Gr.
2,3 -  9:00am, Gr. K,1 – 9:45am)

Good News From Chaires
SPIRIT DAY WINNERS for the week of March 7th were K-Davis, 1st-Turner, 2nd-
Hintzen, 3rd-Mizell, 4th- Dannemiller and 5th- Toner. GREAT SPIRIT!