Attendance Line Number - 490-3062

May 7, 2004

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	PRINCIPAL REFLECTIONS		LINC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM
	CALENDAR		NEED HELP WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES?
	PASS IT FORWARD		NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME FOR SOUTHEAST FORT COLLINS
	PTO PROVIDES MANY EXTRAS AT SHEPARDSON!		PSD SUMMER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
	CONGRATULATIONS, THIRD GRADERS!		ALL ABOARD FOR THE IMAGINATION STATION SUMMER READING PROGRAM STARTS MAY 14!
	SUMMER HOOPS - 2004 CSU RAMS BASKETBALL CAMPS		COME SWIM WITH THE GATORS - NELSON FARM SWIM TEAM
	GOLF BASICS FOR KIDS AGES 7 - 12		GIRL SCOUTS
	2ND ANNUAL SALUD CLINIC HEALTH FAIR		How to Contact SIT / PTO / VIPS

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This week was Staff Appreciation Week! The special work of so many parents truly helped us to feel highly appreciated. Jeanne Pearson as chair of this week did another incredible job this year. Stars with all of our names and a huge banner with student signatures are hanging in the Media Center and every day a clever message greeted us when we arrived. The workroom has been transformed with incredible food from parents of every grade. Special thanks to these parents:

• Kindergarten for the Dessert Buffet
• Third and fourth grades for the Picnic Luncheon
• Sixth grade parents for the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
• First and second grade parents for the Picnic Brunch
• Fifth grade parents for the Root Beer Floats

Many parents sent us cards and gave us special gifts that brought us smiles, warmth and tears of joy. Your caring and "above and beyond" efforts are truly beyond words. We thank you for all you do for every one of us.

-	Mary Kay Sommers
	email: msommers@psd.k12.co.us

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MAY 2004			MAY 2004
Fri	May 7	TONIGHT Sock Hop 5:30 food and 6-8 pm dancing	Thu	May 20	SIT Meeting 4:00-6:00
Sat	May 8	Track Meet (rest of events) Morning-grades 4-6	Wed	May 26	Spring Zing 8:45-11:00 for 3/4 12:45-2:45 for 5/6
Thu	May 13	Kindergarten Music Program 10:30 am	Thu	May 27	Spring Zing 8:45-10:45 for Kindergarten 12:45-2:45 for 1/2
Fri	May 14	NO SCHOOL for Students	Fri	May 28	Last day of School - Release at 11:30 am

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By Rea Kreider, Counselor

You may have noticed that small yellow card your child brought home from school this week. The Poudre School District Counselors are sponsoring the Pass It Forward project again this year and here's how it works. Elementary school students in Kindergarten through 6th grade across the district each receive a Pass It Forward card and are challenged to think of something kind and/or generous they could do for someone else. After they have done that act of kindness, they pass this yellow card forward to that person who will hopefully do something kind for someone they interact with. The kids have fun giving compliments and cards back and forth to each other, but we hope the cards will branch out beyond their immediate group of friends and into the larger community. Our goal is to initiate thousands of acts of kindness that will start thousands of chain reactions of kindness that will ripple through our community, our state and beyond. Each card has a unique number and if people will visit the website listed on the card and register their card, we can track where the cards travel. Last year we know that many cards got outside Colorado, into other states, Mexico, Canada and one even got to the Middle East! This year we also introduced green cards in the Junior High Schools and orange cards to High School students. So far we have had one green card floating around Shepardson. This activity is, of course optional, but we hope it provides a simple yet powerful way for us to help children learn that a well-placed act of kindness can possibly affect a large number of people, and in some small way, bring a bit more peace to our world.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

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PTO PROVIDES MANY EXTRAS AT SHEPARDSON! The funds PTO generates enhances many different aspects of the school program, from an extensive Enrichment Program, Staff Development/Training support, Media/Computer/Literacy support, to the purchase of classroom fans and many additional instructional items. None of these would be possible without the support of the PTO funding. Thank you! This week the entire student body enjoyed another assembly, also made possible from PTO funds. Groupo Folklorico, a traditional and colorful Hispanic dance group, kept us engaged as we learned to appreciate the beauty and enthusiasm found in these cultural differences. We felt as if we were in Mexico and we all were eager to clap and move to the festive rhythm as we celebrated Cinco de Mayo with this professional group. What a fun experience for all of us!

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Shepardson students reached a new high this week! The Reading CSAP scores of the third graders showed that 96% of them were at or above proficient! That is an incredible feat and speaks strongly to the hard work of the students, the dedication and differentiation techniques used by the staff, and the support and encouragement of the parents. It is truly an honor to work in a school setting where everyone helps the students "reach for the stars!" Way to go, Third Graders!!!

Parents, your child's personal report will be coming home soon with your child in an envelope. Please contact us if you need more information.

The rest of the CSAP scores for grades 3-6 will not be released until early August. These reports will be sent home as soon as we can after school starts.

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If your student is interested in basketball, CSU is offering a variety of summer basketball camps for boys and girls.

• "Little Rams" Day Camp Session 1- June 7-9
  For boys and girls ages 5-13
  9:00-12:00 noon, $90

• "Little Rams" Day Camp Session 2- July 6-7
  For boys and girls ages 5-13
  9:00-12:00 noon, $70

• Overnight Camp- June 6-9
  For boys ages 8-18
  $230 Commuter, $290 Resident

• Specialty Camp- June 17-19
  For boys ages 13-17.
  $180 Commuter, $220 Resident

For registration and information, please call Coach Trent Fechter @ 491-2945.

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The City of Fort Collins Golf Board and Golf Division will be helping kids get into the swing of a new sport this summer with the 8th annual Fort Collins Fore Kids introductory youth golf clinic, 8:15 - 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, City Park Nine Golf Course. The registration fee is $2.00 per student.

The program is for children between the ages of 7 and 12 who have little or no golf experience. It is not for kids who already play the game. Participants will be taught the basics of the game, such as driving, putting, chipping, rules and etiquette. A light snack and goodie bag will be provided. Registration forms may be picked up at the pro shops at Collindale, City Park Nine, and South Ridge golf courses. Registration is limited to the first 120 participants per session. For more information, contact City Park Nine staff at 221-6650.

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The Salud Clinic Health Fair will be held 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8. The Fair will be held at the Salud Clinic facility at 114 Bristlecone Drive, just south of the Albertson's shopping center on North College Avenue.

The FREE event includes: blood pressure checks, weight checks, immunizations*, giveaways, door prizes, refreshments, and live entertainment. There will be information booths from local community organizations dedicated to family health and safety.

* First-come, first-served basis, or while supplies last. Legal guardian must present valid immunization card for child to be eligible for immunizations.

For more information or to volunteer, please call Monica at 494-4040.

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Thanks to the Education & Life Training Center, school supplies are available to families who need extra support. Supplies for children in grades K-9 can pick up basic school supplies, including backpacks, August 9 - 20, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 401 Linden Street - across the street from the El Burrito.

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A new Southeast Family Storytime from the Fort Collins Public Library is being held every Saturday morning, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Fort Collins Youth Clinic South. All ages are welcome.

Funded by the Friends of the Library, this new Southeast Family Storytime will begin to address needs for library services in a quadrant of the City brimming with young families. The Fort Collins Youth Clinic, located at 1214 Oak Park Drive, is partnering with the library and donating space and staff to allow the family storytime to be held at a time the clinic is otherwise closed. Call 221-6680 for further information.

A $5 per student registration fee is required along with proof of income. Junior high students need to bring their social security number as well. For more information, please call 482-4357.

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The PSD Summer music program is rapidly approaching. All 6th grade students registered for 7th grade band or orchestra in the fall are strongly encouraged to attend the summer program. Classes are held daily from June 1 through July 9 at various school sites. We also welcome 6th grade students who would like to try a new instrument in the summer, even if they didn't sign up for band or orchestra in the fall.

Complete information about the PSD Summer Music Program can be found at www.psdschools.com/music. For specific questions call the Summer Music Information Line at 490-3619. IMPORTANT NOTE: All classes previously scheduled for RMHS have been moved to Webber Junior High, 4201 Seneca Street. Times have not changed.

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Registration for the free Summer Reading Program for children through 6th grade begins at all Fort Collins Public Library locations (Main and Harmony) on Friday, May 14 and continues all summer long.

The 2004 theme, "Imagination Station" focuses on the many journeys of the mind available through books, reading and programs at the library. To participate, kids read, or are read to, for five hours, and then choose from a super selection of prizes like a miniature golf pass or free book. After another five hours of reading, they may select another prize, for a total of two prizes over the summer. Grand Prize drawings will also be held for Fort Fun and Elitch Gardens passes.

Each child can also be a Reader to the Rescue. A local charitable trust donates one dollar for every extra five hours of reading to an animal rescue project. This year young readers will be helping the Save a Manatee Club to rescue manatees, that strange looking sea mammal that sailors from olden days thought were mermaids!

Additional Free events are planned June 14 - July 31:

Mondays--outdoor shows with magic, puppets, drumming, clown antics, pet antics, storytelling, and music
Tuesday and Thursday mornings--storytimes
Tuesday nights and Wednesdays: Puppet shows galore
Plus: storytelling, writing workshops, children's fractured fairy tale theatre and more.

Visit www.fcgov.com/srp or call 221-6680 for more information.

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Parent Meeting May 19, 2004 6:30 pm @ Kollar residence Sign up Memorial Day!!! Ages 5 - 18 years Practice starts Thursday morning, June 3rd 7 - 9 am BRING YOUR SUITS READY TO SWIM!!! Regular practices Monday - Friday ???'s call Sharon Kollar 970-225-1604 or Laura Lowery 970-223-9524

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Bridging ceremony at Shepardson for Girl Scout and Brownie Troops: Wednesday, May 19 at 3:00 in the gym. Troops are welcome to sing a song, do a skit, or play a game. Troop 381 is singing the "shark song" and will teach everyone how to play "poison frog". Cake and punch will be served after the ceremony and games. This will last until 4:00 or so.

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