SLE March 2010 Newsletter

March

1-5 – Dr. Seuss Week
3 - 5th Grade Science Test
4 – Black History Program
4- SLE PTO Meeting
9 – 9 Weeks Tests Begin
10 – 4th Grade Writing Test
12 – Energize Guy Program
15 – Spring Break Week
25 – 6th Grade Orientation
27- K Goes to WG Library
26 – T Shirt Day for MCT2
26 – PTO Ballgame
28-29 – Jr. Beta Convention

From the Principal:
SLE and other schools in the district are experiencing tremendously unfortunate cuts in staff as school budgets are slashed. The pressure to maintain student achievement remains while our resources are decreasing. Teachers, students, parents, administrators and the community need to work together now more than ever to ensure that children are prepared for the future. Plan to attend our PTO meeting March 4 for additional news and information. Contact me at 253-2324 or through www.schoolnotes.com.

SLE Moves Black History Program
The SLE Black History Program is rescheduled for 9 a.m. March 4. An encore performance will be presented after the 6 p.m. PTO meeting that evening. The performance originally scheduled for Thursday, February 25 has been canceled.

District Parent Conference Slated
Please plan to attend the District Parent Conference scheduled for February 27 starting at 8 a.m. Parents from across the county will meet at Carthage Elementary School for informative sessions about
• Federal Programs Updates
• District Testing Updates
• RtI (Response to Intervention)
• ELL (English Language Learners)
• Child Nutrition
Door prizes, free health screenings and lunch will also be provided. For more information, call 601-267-3264.

Library Organizes Dr. Seuss Week
In conjunction with NEA’s Read Across America, SLE will celebrate the life and works of Theodor Seuss Geisel, a man better known as Dr. Seuss.
The week’s activities include:
Mixed Up Monday – wear clothing backwards/or inside out;
Theodor Tuesday – students learn about Theodor Geisel;
Wacky Wednesday – students wear silly socks;
Top Hat Thursday – wear your favorite red and white “Cat” hat;
Fun Food Friday – Mrs. Burkes bakes a cake for everybody!

Check-In and Check-Out Reminder
Students who miss class because of checking in late and checking out early miss valuable instruction time. Please remember that three (3) “tardies” or check-out “earlies” are the same as a day’s absence. Please do not plan to pick up students 30 minutes or less before the final bell for the day.