Author: nickeld

Weekly schedule
February 1-5, 2010
Bus duty: Ms. Barb Goering

Volume 13, issue 19

COMING:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

January 29, 2010

UPCOMING EVENTS:
▪Friday, February 12, 10 a.m. KD Valentine party; 2 p.m. 1st-5th Valentine parties.
▪Monday, February 15—No School. Presidents Day.
▪Thursday, February 18, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.—Grades K-5 Music Program at GES, Groovin’ with the Grimms fairy tales. (see below)
▪Thursday, February 25—Family Reading Night. Please note change of date.
SCHOOL NEWS:
▪Costumes for Feb. 18 program: Everyone wear jeans with a plain shirt (no designs or words). Either long or short sleeves work, but not sleeveless, please. Girls, may wear a shirt with a sparkle design (not a sparkle word, please). Contact Mrs. Brubaker this week if this is difficult for you.
**4th and 5th graders each need a pair of labeled sunglasses and may bring them to the music room at any time. 5th graders may be looking for additional props.
▪PARENTS, BE AWARE that in the Newton area there have been some sightings of suspicious vehicles and persons trying to lure children into their vehicles. Please remind your children to not talk to strangers and to run away from vehicles if asked to get in. Report any suspicious incidents to 911 or John Fast, 367-8118.
▪Three community meetings are scheduled for the Goessel area to help address questions about education and healthcare finances: Sunday, Jan. 31 at Goessel Mennonite Church, at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Tabor Mennonite Church; and Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. here at school prior to the regular BOE meeting. School personnel, parents, and patrons are encouraged to attend.
▪Check our voice mail to keep up to date with GES news and changes caused by weather, 367-2818. Website: USD411.org.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
▪Kansas Day activities at Kauffman Museum will be held Saturday, January 30 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The museum is at North Main, North Newton. A flier was sent home earlier this week. For more information call 316-283-1612.
▪GRC basketball sessions for grades 1-2 will be on Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27 at the grade school. Girls play from 9-10 and boys play from 10-11 in the morning. Forms were sent home earlier . Return registrations ASAP. Contact Dale Wiens at school if you have questions.

Politeness goes far,
yet costs nothing.
Samuel Smiles, writer

1st graders make musical instruments
for their Science project