Chambers

Monthly Newsletter

May 2008

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Chambers Families:

In April we formally thanked our volunteers.  For those of you who were unable to join us at that time  I would like to offer our appreciation and also to recognize all the support and time that you offer to our Chambers children. 

Thank you to our:

  • PTSA Board for their leadership and thoughtfulness as they plan and carry out the many school-related events.
  • Parents and guardians who help with the Chambers events, such as Family Movie Nights, Winter Wonderland, Science Fair, Fall Carnival, and Field Day.
  • Those who are able to volunteer during the day in classrooms to help students and staff with the day-to-day learning.

We also want to offer a heartfelt thank you to all parents/guardians who support the learning every day through those daily tasks of checking backpacks for communication and schoolwork, and helping with homework.

Another subject I want to talk with you about this month is writing. Did you know that students

at Chambers Primary practice different types of writing?  For example students may be learning about expository, narrative, or persuasive writing. At Chambers all students are engaged in writing.  Take a moment to ask your son or daughter about their writing. Are they writing about a topic in science?  Perhaps they are writing about an idea or theme to go along with our literacy curriculum.  Please take this opportunity to have your son or daughter share their writing with you. Perhaps they would like to share their writing at the Chambers Writers’ Fair on May 29th.  If that is an interest be sure to send in the purple form that came home with your child.  We have more in the office if you need one.

 

Take care,

Kathy Drouhard

 

UPCOMING DATES

MAY

5-9        Teacher Appreciation Week

8          Kndg Music Program 7:15

1st Grade Music Program 6:30

8          2nd Grade Swim begins- Manning

9          PTSA Family Night- BINGO & Ice Cream Social  6:30-8:00

10         Post Office FOOD DRIVE- Leave your donation by your mailbox today!

13         PTSA Meeting 6:30 (3rd Grade)

13         Writers’ Fair Workshop Help Desk 4:30-6:30

14         Early Dismissal- 12:15

21         2nd Grade Swim begins- McLain

22         4th Grade WA State Museum Field Trip

22         Writers’ Fair Projects Due Today

23         NO SCHOOL – Snow Make Up Day not needed

26         NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

27-29    Writers’ Fair Projects on Display

28         4th Grade Visits Intermediate Schools

29         Writers’ Fair Family Night 6:30-8:00

29         Popcorn Day    

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Music Programs & Open House

Thursday, May 8

 

CONGRATULATIONS

REFLECTION WINNERS!

The following students received an Award Of Excellence from the State PTSA Reflections:

 

Rachel Gutierrez:  

Literature/Intermediate Division

 

Anne Wensley:

Dance/Choreography/Intermediate Division

 

Both students are in Mr. Curren's class.  They will receive their awards at a reception later this month.

 

 

 

 

Mark Your Calendar for

FIELD DAY!

             June 11      Kndg & Life Skills

             June 13     1st-4th Grade

Save the date and please consider volunteering at this fun event!!  Also as a reminder, younger siblings cannot attend field day so if you are planning to volunteer, please make other arrangements for your little ones.