Friday, January 15, 2010

Friday, January 15, 2010

"The two worst things a parent can give a young person are money and wheels. The two most important things a parent can give a child are roots and wings."-Hodding Carter from First Days at School by Harry Wong.
As parents and caregivers , we are always responsible for providing for our children the elements for a productive and happy life. A big part of that job is prioritizing the people, places and things that we allow to enter the lives of our children. More often than not, the material gifts are secondary and not nearly as meaningful as the things not easily seen but deeply felt; time, attention and high expectations. Let's all try to remember that memories far outlast material things and time is much more important that technology.

January dates to remember:
4-school resumes
18-NO SCHOOL for MLK holiday
21-Middle school meeting-(5th grade parents only) come out and meet principals of local middle schools to learn more about their programs. (5:00 in media center)
15-22-third through fifth grade quarter testing-make sure kids are on time and rested
25-NO SCHOOL-teacher workday
25-Chic-fil-A night at Chic-fil-A at Hanes Mill Road
28-MCDonald's night at MCDonald's on University.
29-AR celebration for students who have met their AR goals (there is still time-)

If you have a child or know of someone with a child that will be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten in the fall of 2010 (the child must be five by August 31st), please plan to come to register your child for the upcoming year on February 25 and March 1. We will send letters home describing what information will be needed.

ZONE CHOICE 2010-2011
Each year parents are expected to choose which school their child will attend for the next school year. This process is called Zone choice. In mid February, you will receive a letter indicating your child's school assignment for next year. If you would like to learn more about or choose another school in our zone (Old Richmond, Old Town, Rural Hall, and North Hills), you may request a packet. (I sincerely hope, you chose Gibson, of course!). The letter will describe the process and timeline.

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