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Contact Newsletter April 3Last month students shared the ways that they wereCourageous. Here are some examples—1 st grade—Talk to a new person.I am happy to say that ourroller skating party was a success.Thanks to everyone whocame out for the Spring RollerSkating Party. The great turnout led to a fun time for everyone.We would also like tothank our skating party volunteers,Jill Enck and AnaD’Souza, and other parents inattendance for helping to keepeverything running smoothlyand everyone safe.Karen Bloom &Julie Marolf2 nd grade—At swimming class I was scared to go inthe water but I did it.3 rd grade—It took courage to raise my hand in class.4 th grade—To tell my teacher on a friend.5 th grade—Point out my opinion about something I think is wrong.This month’s character education trait is FAIRNESS. There are several ways you canshow others you are FAIR. Some ways to show FAIRNESS are:1. Play by the rules2. Take turns and share3. Try to see the other person’s side when you disagree4. Include everyone5. Treat people equally6. Work to change things that are unfair to othersThe following individuals havebeen nominated as Paxtonia PTAofficers for the 2008-2009school year:Kim St. Clair – PresidentGayle Staub – 1 st VPDeb Rose – 2 nd VPYvette Fleming – TreasurerCorresponding Secretary – SusanJohnsonRecording Secretary – MichellePlousePlease plan on attending theMarch PTA meeting when thesenominees will be announced.Voting for the officer positionswill take place at the April PTAmeeting.April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Being a parent is one tough job. It can berewarding and beautiful—but it can also be stressful and exhausting. For help beingthe best parent you can be, visit www.onetoughjob.org and www.pa-fsa.org. Theguidance lending library also has materials available on the topic of parenting anddiscipline. Visit the counselor’s website for a list of available resources.Mrs. Merryman, M.Ed., NCC; School Counselor** NOTICE - -we no longer can park across the streetalong the outside of the parking lot onJonestown Road ~ ~ you will need to besure you park in one of our three parkinglots or at the ball fields and walk to theschool. This is an inconvenience; however,due to businesses parked in at ourlast event, we no longer have permissionto use the lot. Please be sure to adhereto this parking request.

Contact Newsletter April 4April 11, 2008—1:55 (K-2) & 2:50 (3-5)Bill Wood Storyteller—We all Breathe The Same Air,Environmental Stories: This program explores the idea that the Earthis bound together by a single web of life which we must respect and carefor. These stories vividly demonstrate the inter-connectedness of allthings, and remind us that one person can make a difference. Programfor the younger grades emphasizes love and respect for the natural world.Program for the older grades also introduces scientific concepts such asecosystems, symbiosis, and natural cycles.There are many Positive qualities that we can all name when PaxtoniaElementary comes to mind. There has been an ongoingissue and concern that Paxtonia has attempted to address - traffic5th Grade Farewell PartySaturday,May 31st 4:30-6:30Details to come!. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .The 5th Grade Year End Award night is Monday,June 2 at CD Middle School. Students and theirfamilies are encouraged to attend thisevent. Look for additional information in May.flow of student drop off & pick up. At this time, we are askingthat parents NOT make LEFT handed turns out of the Paxtoniaparking lot after 8:45AM. The main reason the PTA is addressingthis is student safety. We want to make sure that students arrivesafely and promptly to school. One way to assist in this effort isto ask for parental support in making traffic flow smoothly. Unfortunately,turning left during peak drop off or pick up times willnot facilitate this. Another way that we can assist in this matter isto simply drop off students without getting out of the car to givekisses or escort students to the door.The following are the programs that Paxtonia PTA is currentlysponsoring, and each has their own appropriate collectionbox located in the front lobby of the school. Please placethe items in a plastic sealed bag before placing them in thecollection boxes.◊ Used Ink Cartridges Recycling◊ BoxTop$ for Education◊ Old Cell Phones◊ Aluminum Can Tabs◊ Campbell’s Labels◊ Tyson’s Labels◊ Nestle Water Bottle Labels◊ Karn’s Receipts◊ Giant A+ RewardsGet your HersheyPark Tickets Now!Discounted HersheyPark tickets are available to purchasethrough the Paxtonia PTA for a very limited time. Prepay nowto save up to 40% off the regular price of Admission. Ticketsare valid during the 2008 regular operating season. Your childshould have brought home a flyer with ordering information.If you did not receive a flyer, please call or email Ann-MarieRing at 540-9899 or therings4@comcast.net to have an orderform sent home with your child. Orders must be received nolater than Friday, April 4, 2008. Admission prices are as follows:$26.50 (ages 9-54), $23.00 (ages 3-8), $18.95 (70+).