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Free After School Program

The first quarter of the After School Program starts Monday, October 26 and runs through Friday, November 20. Times are 2:40-4:40 and busing is provided. Applications are at the North School office. There is a free program.

First Grade Music Program

There will be a First Grade Music Progam in the Polaris Room during the school day Wednesday, December 16 ( Mr. Payne 10:10; Mrs. Nicholas 10:45)and Thursday, December 17 (Mrs. Smedile 10:10; Mrs. Schneider 10:45; Mrs. Osborne 12:20). One class at a time will perform for about 25 minutes. They will be singing, xylophone playing and using rhythm instruments. Your children are very excited to perform for you!

Late Starts on Mondays

Every Monday will be Late Start Monday. School will start at 9:10 instead of 8:10.. Buses will run one hour later. There will, however, be supervision for children as early as 7:45; the same as a regular day. Children arriving at this earlier time will have learning and enrichment activities offered. The purpose for a delayed starting time is to allow teachers to meet and work on stategies for more effective teaching.

Walk to Read/At Home Reading

In order to meet the strengths and needs of students, we have started a Walk to Read component in our reading program. Students have been placed in a reading class based on last year's teacher recommendation and test scores. Each day students will walk to their reading teacher for instruction. At the end of the period they will walk back to their regular clasroom. Teachers will plan and continue to monitor student progress so your child's placement is appropriate.

Classroom teachers will soon be starting an At Home Reading Program. Research has found that students who read daily at home have a much greater chance of succeeding as readers. Please plan a time in your schedule to read to or listen to your child read at home. Fifteen to twenty minutes is appropriate for this age level.

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Dates to Remember

Daily Schedule 2009/10

Food Services

Breakfasts and lunches are available for all children. Tickets are issued to all students and are kept in the office. Parents may put any amount of money on the lunch ticket but we do ask that you pay in advance. If you are sending payment to school with your child, please send checks instead of cash. If it is necessary to send cash, please send it in an envelope with the student's name and teacher on the front. District policiy is not to allow any charging of meals.

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