Enrollment: 388 Students, Pre-K - 1........................................................................................................

Volume 16 February 22, 2010 Issue 6

PERRITT SCIENCE FAIR IS COMING!

Tuesday night, March 9^th, is the mini workshop for the parents of children, grades

K-1, interested in participating in our primary science fair, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Mrs.

SHANNON PRINCE, science fair coordinator, will be in the cafeteria Tuesday night

to discuss ideas for the science fair, rules and regulations. There will also be project boards available for $5. After the meeting, you will have a better understanding of what makes a good science fair project and will get to see examples of science fair projects. You may have already seen the projects in the main hallway.

Mrs. PRINCE asks that you complete the clip/return at the bottom of this page of the PEEPER, if you are interested in receiving a science fair packet. All participants will receive a ribbon, certificate, be recognized on “Perritt, U.S.A.” and earn 50 koalaty points. Prizes will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place winners in kindergarten and 1^st grades. Dawson Cooperative is including our 1^st and 2^nd place winners in the District Science Fair this year.

See you Tuesday, March 9^th at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria!

Our building science fair will be Tuesday, April 27^th.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME FOR LUNCH!

We always welcome visitors to eat lunch with our students. We have the BEST food in town – especially for only $2.25! Please call before 9:00 a.m. and let us know that you’re coming. Especially on chili/cinnamon roll days! In order for you to enjoy lunch with your child and family, we are asking students to not invite other students to your booth. Also, we would like to remind you that our handbook states that no restaurant food, candy, gum or carbonated beverages be brought into the school. If you bring your child a lunch from home, we will have juice, milk or water available. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

#---------#--------- SCIENCE FAIR CLIP/RETURN -------#--------#

YES! My child is interested in participating in the science fair. Please send a packet of information.

Student: ____________________________________ Teacher: ___________________________

NAME/POSITION: JAMES HUNTER, Paraprofessional with 1^st grade classes

BIRTHPLACE/FAMILY: Sparkman, AR / Wife, Kathy Hunter and one daughter, Brandy and a grandson, Ian. Mom and dad and seven brothers and sisters. All are very high achievers and all are very productive in a wide range of vocations. Mom and Dad are our inspiration!

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Sparkman Training School, Henderson State University, Musician Institute of Technology – Detroit Michigan, Motown Recording School

FIRST JOB: Playing in a band

FAVORITE PASTIME: Working on computers, TVs, and amplifiers; building

model train layouts, and building model airplanes

MY GOAL AT LEP: To be an inspiration to all the children to try a little harder,

for each child is a star in and of their self.

MY DREAM FOR THE FUTURE: To get back on tour with a band and record more music

WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT LEP: The positive attitude of everyone that works here

MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE: Visiting my grandparents and spending the night, milking cows and feeding horses.

MY BIGGEST FEAR: I have none. Fear is failure!! I welcome all challenges!!

NAME/POSITION: KRISTI LOCHALA, Teacher Intern with Ms. Adkins’ 1^st grade class

BIRTHPLACE/FAMILY: Hollywood, California but I grew up in Almaty, Kazakhastan / Husband – Nathan and 16 month old daughter, Elianna

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated from Tien Shan School and will graduate with a BA in Early Childhood from OBU

FIRST JOB: I was a tutor for Prime Time at Central!

FAVORITE PASTIME: Eating strawberry cheesecake ice cream, playing with my

daughter, reading, and traveling. I have been to over 30 countries.

MY GOAL AT LEP: To develop and implement successful lessons where the

students not only learn, but are interested and involved.

MY DREAM FOR THE FUTURE: To teach children overseas with my family

WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT LEP: The students! Their bright smiles and hugs

make every early morning worth it!

MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE: Riding an elephant in Thailand!

MY BIGGEST FEAR: Something happening to my daughter

Counselor’s Corner

by Tara Efird

Our February word of the month has been Honesty. We are watching a video about being trustworthy. The characters in the video are called the Wumblers. They are sweet-natured, multicolored characters. The story blends an important lesson with inspiration, imagination and fun. Here are some great ways to promote honesty in your children:

· Telling the truth lets people know what really happened. It prevents misunderstanding and confusion.

· People trust you more when you tell the truth.

· Telling the truth helps you feel secure and peaceful.

· Telling the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished.

Perritt students are definitely “Characters with Character”. Listed below are students who received the honor for showing Courtesy last month.

Kyler Hayes - Phillips

Chez Magero – Adkins

D’metria McDuffie – Adkins

Charles Smith - Hendrix

Sarah Warren - Phillips

I would like to thank everyone that helped my students with the Courtesy Bingo Game. I was so proud of the participation! Courtesy Bingo grand prize winners were: Kindergarten – Mai Burrell, Taylor Echols, Nazjay Lambert, and Kyle Matocha. 1^st Grade – Rocky Hughes, Mikayla Middleton, Aaron Montgomery and Shantaysia Walker. All students turning in completed bingo forms received a coupon for a free small bucket of range balls at Turtle Pointe Golf Club (compliments of Mr. Adam LupPlace, Annabelle’s dad) and a book from Scholastic. Grand prize winners had a choice of a game or a sports ball, such as soccer, football or basketball.

Our word of the month for March is Respect. Feel free to contact me about any concerns you are having at 246-2260 or efirdt@apsd.k12.ar.us.

JUMP FOR HEART!

Mrs. Mary Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

Perritt’s Jump for Heart Event will be held February 22-26 during your child’s PE class. We have the new speed jump ropes in the bookstore for only $4! Wow – you guys and girls are going to be great! By participating in Jump Rope for Heart, you will help your family, friends and neighbors live healthier lives!

Thanks for your “heart” work!

COMPUTER LAB REPORTS

SHERRY FRENCH, Technology Coordinator

Did you receive a report like the one printed below? If so, you may be wondering what it means. The report gives information on how your child is performing in computer lab with the software, NCS Learns.

SAMPLE REPORT

Total Total Enroll IPM Current Gain

Total Corr/Att Percent Level Level Level from

Course Time Exercises Correct IPM

Reading Readiness

4:53 441/532 81 1.00 1.20 1.52 0.32

Math Concepts and Skills

4:46 351/423 83 1.00 1.21 1.60 0.41

Total Time: 4:53 is four hours and 53 minutes. This tells you how long your child has worked with this software. Some children really apply themselves and complete more exercises during their computer time than a child who may be off task.

Total Corr/Att Exercises: Number of exercises correctly answered in relation to the number attempted.

Total Percent Correct: Percentage level the child is working at in the program. Our goal for your child is to be between 70-80 percent. This means your child is working at an appropriate instructional level.

Enroll Level: Grade level that your child started with this software.

IPM (Initial Placement Mode): Grade level placement the program placed them in after the child’s initial assessment.

Current Level: Grade level your child is currently working on with this software.

(1.60 = first grade, six months)

Gain from IPM: Gain your child has made since initial placement.

YOUNG ASTRONAUTS by Kaila Murphy and Tina Phillips , Sponsors

The spring semester Young Astronauts have chosen The Shooting Stars for their name.

They are: Jessica Allen, Zayne Ashley, Joshua Barnes, Jaden Bright, Benny Cervantes, Danny Curl, Dyllan Seale, Logan Garner, Haley Gibson, Kasey Grazette, Ja’Rhrealin Heyward, Olivia Lock, Malik McClarity, Colton Miller, Madison Morris, Kelin Nelson, Graham Oldershaw, Zane Rosewell, Adrian Russey, McKenna Taylor, Rebecca Thomas, Ben Tibbs and Gage Ward

Good Citizens Honored

The following students were chosen by their teachers as the good citizens for February. They will be honored at a breakfast sponsored by BROOKSHIRES on Thursday, February 25 at 8:30 a.m. in the Perritt cafeteria. Colby Adair, Trey Bledsoe, Arington Browning, Julia Carter, David Joe Cooley, Keneasha Dangerfield, C.J. Dickerson, Sadie Durand, Aniyah Gulley, Alissa McClure, Madison Morris, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Hunter Romine, Angela Rosas, Jalen Tate, Ben Tibbs, Elias Vidal, Ollie Ware, Hannah Wilson, Praylene Wilson

KEY CALENDAR EVENTS

March is our foreign language study of AUSTRALIA.

March is Music and Arts in the School Month!

Our word of the month is RESPECT!!

TUESDAY, MARCH 2^nd.......................................................................................................... *Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

...................................................................................................... Pre-K Family Night, 5-6:30 p.m., cafeteria

1^st Grade Math Test

FRIDAY, MARCH 5^th................................................ *Clark County Spelling Bee, 9:00 a.m., Central Primary School

*YAP, 12:15 p.m.

*YA, 1:45 p.m.

*EarlyAct Student Council, 2:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 9^th............................................................................ *Green Thumb Advisory Council, 12 noon

*March birthdays celebrated on “Perritt, U.S.A.”

*Science Fair Workshop, 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12^th........................................................................................................ *YAP meets, 12:15 p.m.

*YA, 1:45 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14^th................................................................................................ Daylight Savings Time begins

TUESDAY, MARCH 16^th........................................................................................................ 1^st Grade Writing Test

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17........................................................................................................... St. Patrick’s Day

*End of the 3^rd Grading Period

THURSDAY, MARCH 18^th................................................................................ *Good Citizens Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.

*Kindergarten Program, “Go Fish” –7:00 p.m.

Classes of Crow, Elmore, Medlock, Terry

FRIDAY, MARCH 19^th....................................................................... * Repeat performance of “Go Fish”, 2:15 p.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 22^nd – FRIDAY, MARCH 26^th ................................................................. *SPRING BREAK

MONDAY, MARCH 29^th..................................................................................................... *Report cards go home!

Planning Ahead…

o K will be taking the MAT-8 and 1^st grade students will be taking the SAT-10 Tuesday and Wednesday, April 6^th and 7^th. Please avoid any morning appointments during that week. Thank you!