A Message from Mr. Parker...
When Good Kids Hear About Bad Things
It's almost impossible to turn on the television, listen to the radio, or pick up a newspaper these days without having some bad news pour out. Some of the topics are things that are happening far away such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but there are also things that are happening right in our backyards like crime and the H1N1 outbreak. While they might be too young to grasp the politics and realities of life's troubles, it's important that we all do our best to help our children cope with the issues as they pertain to them. The most important step for all of us is to listen and talk with our children, and to let them know that it's okay to express themselves to you about how they feel. Some children will communicate these concerns through stories or artwork, but however they try to get the message to you, be sure to listen, let them know that you are always ready to talk with them about their concerns, and assure them that they are safe.
It's not easy being a kid these days!
Check out what our students are doing...
Mrs. Janson's preprimary class was invited to Trick or Treat at Carpenter's Creek Assisted Living last Monday. Everyone enjoyed the experience so much!! Mrs. Janson mentioned that she wasn't sure who had a better time, the kids or the seniors. This is a wonderful service project and the residents were very impressed with our children.
Congratulations to Mae Ward, 5th grade, for her Honorable Mention in this year's Greater Gulf Coast Arts Festival Student Art Show. This year's theme, "Celebrate Our Heritage" will be on display in the "Children's Area" elementary student art tent in Bartram Park the weekend of November 6 -8. Well done, Mae!!!!
What's happening on campus...
Fall Festival is finally here!!!!! It's going to be SPOOKTACULAR! The festivities begin at 3:15 p.m. on Friday!!!
Remember to make a cake for the Cake Decorating Contest and have it on campus by 10:00 a.m. Friday.
Think you have a costume that will win the Fall Festival Costume Contest? Then put on your costume and meet in the gym at 3:50 p.m. Friday and see if you're right.
Additional forms for both contests are in the Office. For questions, contact Jeanette Boyum
at 529-6979.
Don't forget to bring in your last-minute toys for the toy swap...you can drop them off in car line.
Art with Mr. Benny...
Art to Remember Packets are due on Friday, October 30.
"Art to Remember"creates products with your child's artwork as a keepsake. They make an excellent product, and these will be delivered to you in time for holiday gift giving. This is the Art Department's only fundraiser; it is a tremendous help to our program. Please take note of the Art packet containing one of your child's artworks on a magnet. The company "Art to Remember" prints your child's artwork on various keepsakes (ie: key chains, coffee cups, pillows, t-shirts, and magnets). If you wish to purchase the magnet or any of the items listed in the catalog, please return your order form by this Friday. (Checks payable to Creative Learning Academy). If you do not want to order anything, please return the magnet along with the order form packet to your homeroom teacher.
Library with Ms. Alonzo...
Volunteers are always needed in the library. Library inventory, cataloging, scholastic counts dots, and many other exciting opportunities await you in the library. Library organization is a never-ending task. Stop in or call Ms. Alonzo for more information about how you can help!
SAVE THE DATE!
Please plan to attend this special presentation: Cultivating the Greatness of Your Family
with Pamela Bilbrey and Brian Jones
(Co-Authors of "Ordinary Greatness")
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
in the CLA Gymnasium. For more information, please contact Lindsey Windrow @ 432-1768.
IMPORTANT MUSIC PERFORMANCE DATES!
October 30, 2009 - Guitarists Jim Brown, Craig Adams and Ben Loften will be performing for us during the Fall Festival. Be sure to stop by the tent located by the four-square area and listen to their great music.
November 6, 2009 -The Vocalists in the Monday after school voice class will be singing the National Anthem at the PJC Pirates Men?s basketball game at PJC at 7:00 p.m.
November 16, 2009 - Kindergarten will perform their production "Scare the Crow" in the gym at 9:00 a.m. then again at "The Blake" in Gulf Breeze for the residents.
November 21, 2009 - Some of our after school voice students will be performing at "The Drowsy Poet Coffee Shop" for Pensacola Gallery Night.
December 1, 2009 - "THE LIGHTS OF THE SEASON" - featuring the superstars of CLA!
December 9, 2009 - 2nd and 3rd grade will be performing at "The Blake" Assisted Living.
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