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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.