CNS
FEBRUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER
OLYMPIAD CONGRATULATIONS
Michael Stucky took first place overall at the
17th annual Creative Olympiad held January 25th. Michael won a trophy and his name will appear on the Creative Olympiad plaque located in the school lobby. Congratulations to Michael and his partner, Nathan.
GIVE KIDS A SMILE
1365 Douglas Drive
(across from SIU Arena)
Feb. 1, 2008 8:30 - 4:30pm
Free dental education and preventive dentistry to children ages 2-18.
(Exams, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride & sealants) Call for appointment: 453-2353.
ITBS TESTING
Feb. 4th - 7th (Mornings only)
Students in grades 4th -7th will be taking the ITBS. Please make sure your child (ren) get a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast on those days.
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
at Carbondale High School
Tuesday, February 5th from 6:00 - 8:30pm.
Enjoy music, food, exhibits, entertainment and demonstrations from various cultures.
EARLY DISMISSAL
(February 8th)
Friday, Feb.8th is our next early dismissal. School ends at 2:00 p.m. with after school charges from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
VALENTINE'S DANCE
(February 14th )
On the evening of Thursday, February 14th, there will be an all school dance! It will begin at 6:45 p.m. and the kids can dance into the night (until 8:45). There will be a $2.50 admission for students, and adults are free. Watch for a pink information sheet in your mailbox with details.
MUFFINS WITH MOM
(February 14th )
8:45 - 10:15
All moms of the Los Chico's are invited to have breakfast with their child. Refer to Teresa's newsletter for more details.
INSTITUTE DAY
(February 15th )
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, February 15th. This is a working day for staff. Enjoy your long weekend. See you on Tuesday, February 19th.
WORK DAY
(Sat. Feb. 16th )
In order to get several tasks accomplished, there will be a work day each month. Watch for details.
PRESIDENT'S DAY
(February 18th )
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 18th.
CORPORATION MEETING
(February 27th)
Please mark your calendars as all parents should plan to attend our Corporation Meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m.(Childcare will be available during the meeting).
One important item on the agenda is to vote in our new board members!. If you are interested in joining the board, please contact someone on the nominating committee. If you have any item that you would like placed on the agenda, be sure to let Linda know A.S.A.P. The agenda will be in your family mailbox a few days prior to the meeting.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Laurie Geiger.............457-6780
Linda Rohling............457-4765
Suzanne Daughton.... 457-6007
BOARD MEETING
(February 27th )
The next scheduled board meeting will follow the Corporation Meeting on Wednesday, February 27th . I want to take this opportunity to thank Dan Jones & Julie Clausen, whose terms are over, for their insight, suggestions, and the positive direction that they have provided me over the last couple of years. Please accept my deepest appreciation to all the board members who have dedicated their time to help New School continue to grow and thrive in our community. I look forward to working with our newly elected members.
FUND-RAISING EVENTS
Yearbook
If interested, please take the time to order a yearbook. The cost is $15.00 payable to CNS. If you would like to see a copy of past yearbooks, there are some in the office.
Plant Sale (April 12th ) & Murder Mystery Dinner (April 19th )
Both of these major fund-raisers will be happening in April. Watch for further details as to how you can help.
CNS Clothing
Once again various types of clothing with our logo will be available for purchase. Watch for details/order form.
SNACKS
For those children that stay after school, please remember to pack an extra snack. Last week, Monique and I had at least 5 children looking for food. Also, if you have snacks that you would like to donate for our "hungry kids" bring them to the office. A big favorite is popcorn!
SAFETY REQUEST
(parking)
Please remember when entering the parking lot to pull all the way into a parking space. This is important even if you are just dropping off or picking up a student. When a car parks or stops in the middle of the lot, it makes it difficult for other cars to maneuver, and it is dangerous. Please don't leave your car running even if "I'm only going to be a minute."
Remember to send WARM clothes. BRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
WOW!!!!!
That's all Folks!!!! Who said February is a dull month...It certainly isn't here at Carbondale New School!!!!!
See you at the
Corporation Meeting!