PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
Today is our very last hat day of the school year.  As you know, we have
done many fundraisers throughout the school year to raise money for the
Chaires Cares Relay for Life team.  I would like to thank Debbie Karels for
being a fabulous and organized team leader this year.  I would also like to
thank each of the students and staff who have participated in one or more
the events that helped our team raise over $2800 for the American Cancer
Society.  Great teamwork!
Skate Night has been a healthy and exciting monthly fundraiser for the
Chaires PTO.  Skate World has also been a super business partner with
Chaires!  The class with the highest attendance at Skate Nights for second
semester was Mrs. Derrenberger's fifth grade class.  They will receive a
Papa John's pizza party and skate passes for the whole class!  Special
thanks to Coach Lang who came out and "let her hair down" . . . she drew a
record crowd

MRS. MCCASKILL’S CORNER
Congratulations on the FCAT Writing scores!  We are so proud of all of our
students.  We want them to continue to work hard until the very end of
school.  There is still a lot that the teachers need to impart to the
students.  We appreciate your continued support in helping your child with
his/her homework, getting to school on time and being a good citizen at
school.  All students should be reminded that they should take their time
in the corridors and walk, not run.  Parents are encouraged to visit and/or
call us if you have questions, suggestions, concerns, etc. “Our Children
are like mirrors – they reflect our attitudes in life.”  Have a wonderful
and relaxing weekend.

Guidance News
Lee's Place, a community-based nonprofit agency, dedicated to providing
professional grief and loss therapy to children, families and adults, has
recently launched a special grant funded program entitled A Home for the
Heart.  This program provides FREE counseling services for Leon County
elementary school children and their families who are in the process of
divorcing or have divorced.  This program helps children learn healthy
coping skills, improve school and home functioning, and reach their full
potential in addition to equipping parents with healthy parenting skills
that allow them to nurture, promote, and sustain positive growth and
development of their child.  Please call 841-7733 today for more
information.

Families Connect/Parkway Library
These are the programs for May and June.  All programs are held on Tuesdays
at 5:30pm.
May 12 - Join the fun of Cinco de Mayo and read Going Home by Eve Bunting.
Take home a Paper bag Pinata.
May 19 - To celebrate Asian/Pacific Americans Month, we will read The Funny
Little woman by Arlene Mosel.  Take a drink from an Origami cup you made
yourself.
May 26 - Watch the story develop as you participate in the draw-and-tell
tale of Tiki and Buko. Make some binoculars to watch for wild animals in
your neighborhood.
June 7 - Florida Critters - Sing along with I'm a Manatee, read A Snake
Mistake and create your very own snake.
June 14 - Getting Around Florida - Explore the various transportation
options available in Florida and make a book of all the various types of
vehicles.
June 21 - Lift Off Florida - Enjoy space poetry, stories and music then
venture into space in your own flying saucer.
June 28 - Florida Sports - Listen to stories about Florida sports and make
a hot air balloon to drift away the summer.

Science Expo
Please join us in the showcasing of outstanding elementary school science
projects. Chaires will have several projects on display at the Challenger
Learning Center on Saturday, May 7. Display and Activities: Saturday, May 7
from 10:00-12:00 pm.  Set Up: Friday, May 6 from 4:00-7:00pm.  Take Down:
Saturday, May 7 from 12:45-2:00 pm.

Ten Ways to be a Great Parent
1.  Be a good role model.  Your child learns from the example you set.
2.  Show respect for your child's feelings, thoughts, and suggestions.
3.  Make your child feel loved with your words of praise, and your hugs and
kisses.
4.  Keep your word.  If you must break it, apologize and make it up to your
child.
5.  Encourage your child's creativity.  Ask questions to stimulate
curiosity and imagination.
6.  Build your child's self-esteem by showing appreciation for all genuine
efforts.
7.  Stay involved.  Know what's going on in your child's life, both at
school and with friends.
8.  Discipline your child fairly, firmly, and with love.  Focus on the
behavior, not the child.
9.  Establish family traditions and make time to do fun things together.
10. Think positively.  By expecting the best, you empower yourself and your
child to solve problems and achieve goals.

Single Parents; Need a Night Out?
Woodrun Baptist Church, 8203 Apalachee Pkwy East, is hosting a Single
Parents Night Out on Friday May, 20 from 6:30pm-9:30pm.  You can bring your
children up thru 5th grade to be supervised in a safe, friendly environment
while you enjoy some time away.  Reservations are required and must be
called into the Church no later than Friday, May 13th.  Supper will be
provided for the children and there will be crafts, games, flag football,
and lots of other fun.  There is no cost for this event!!  To make
reservations please call Woodrun Baptist Church at 877-0820 and leave your
name, phone number, number of children and their ages.

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.
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  NO EVENING PROGRAM, parents are encouraged to attend morning
shows with special seating.
May 17  PTO Year End Meeting & Volunteer Recognition, 5:30pm, Cafeteria
May 19 5th Grade trip to Sea World, 5:30am-10:00pm
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

2005-2006 School Year:
August 12 Orientation, 12:30pm-2:00pm
August 15 First Day of School, 7:25am-1:50pm

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. Relken's kindergarten class the week of April
18th.   WAY TO GO!

Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most “Spirited” classes for the week of
April 25th.  These classes had the most students in their grade level
wearing purple and gold on Friday.  They are: K-Mrs. Bist and Mrs. Goree,
1st-Mrs. C. Turner, 3rd- Mrs. Bedford and Mrs. Wiegman, 4th-Mrs. DeRouin,
and 5th-Mrs. Derrenberger.

Golden Spoon Awards
Congratulations to the April 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, Mrs Davis, 1st-Mrs. C. Turner, Mrs. Murphy, 2nd-Mrs. Laney,
4th-Mrs. Walker.  Pawsome manners!


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