MARCH 2010 News & Events 

JUMP ROPE for HEART – Thanks to all who participated in our 5^th year of  this worthwhile project sponsored by the American Heart Association. Once again, almost $10,000 was raised, and students enjoyed the day of heart-healthy activities and snacks.

 KINDERGARTEN 2010 ORIENTATION – The next orientation sessions for incoming Kindergarten students and their parents will be held on Thursday morning, March 25th.  Contact the office to register for this program.  Registration for September will be held the week of March 8^th.

PARENT PROGRAM rescheduled– Join us in the All Purpose Room on Tuesday, March 9th from 7:00 – 7:30 pm (before the regular PTA meeting), for an informational session on the Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA2).  Mrs. Kendall Randol, our reading Specialist, will provide an overview of this tool used to determine students’ instructional and independent reading levels. 

SPRING BREAK - In order to make-up the days lost due to snow, the calendar has been adjusted.  School will now be OPEN on Monday & Tuesday, March 29-30, and Monday, April 5^th.  See attached memo. 

BUDGET AWARENESS – Each day brings new information regarding the impact of the state’s fiscal crisis and the actual and proposed state budget cuts on our district schools. The Community Forum held March 4^th addressed many questions and concerns, but there was not enough time for all to be discussed.  These questions and answers will soon be available on the district website, along with other updated and pertinent information.  Please check back often for the latest details and how you can get involved. A lawn sign campaign is currently in progress. Mrs. Janet Henar is our PTA’s Budget Awareness Committee representative. Call the school if you would like to join in the effort. 

PTA EVENTS –BINGO Night (adults only) has been re-scheduled for Friday, April 9th.           

Dining to Donate at Applebee’s March 9, 10, 11.  Present flyer available on the school website.

Variety Show- Parent meeting on 3/12.  Sign up now!

SAVING PAPER – SAVING $$ Going green now means saving money as well as saving trees! This will be the last school newsletter distributed to all students (due to the importance of the calendar change).  Please check the school website at www.middletownk12.org  and district website at the beginning of each month for recent newsletters.  PTA hand-outs and community interest flyers are updated regularly.  If you do not have computer / internet access and wish to continue receiving a hard copy of school newsletters, please contact the main office.

Check out the website for updates and items of interest.