Huntsville Elementary School

Paw Prints Huntsville Elementary School Vol. 2. Ed.15 A Bi-Weekly Publication to Keep You Informed March 5, 2010 Information for Parents Spring Fundraiser – Thank you to everyone who is supporting our World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser! The fundraiser will continue through Friday, March 12th.

Huntsville Blood Drive – In a time where money is scarce, it is nice to know there are other opportunities to give. Huntsville will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 9th from 1:30-6:00p.m. The Blood Drive will be held in the gym and anyone who donates blood will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Prizes include a gift certificate to Dan River Coffee House, Charlie's Soap items, Always and Forever items, and massage sessions from Serenity Spa. If you would like to donate items for the drawing, please contact Kristy Ellison at Huntsville Elementary (427-3266). In addition, the class that brings in the most donors receives either a pizza or ice cream party. Every student who recruits a donor to come in will receive a red cross flashlight or a crazy yo yo. Our goal is to have 40 pints of blood donated.

Cyber Safety - Even children as young as our Huntsville Hounds can be negatively effected by the misuse of technology. The Rockingham County Student Health Centers and the RCS School Health Advisory Council are sponsoring a free seminar for RCS Parents & Teens. This seminar is targeting parents and their teens, however, it is open to all interested RCS parents. The modified title for the purpose of this flyer is "Texting, [], Cyberbullying, Social Networking" featuring Joe Showker, national Cyber Safety expert. The seminar is planned for Thursday March 11, 2010 @ 7:00 pm at the district’s Central Office (511 Harrington Hwy, Eden). For more information contact: Cathy DeMason, 336.623.9711 ext. 2341 or visiting http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/rockingham/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=291875. 3rd Annual Reading Conference – Please see side 2 of the newsletter for this EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT. We hope to see you there! Meal Benefits – I know many of us have felt the effects of the difficult economy. If your financial situation has changed and you would like to reapply, or submit a new application, for Meal Benefits, please send a note to your child’s teacher or contact Mrs. Perkins or Mrs. King directly for an application.

DATES and REMINDERS

Monday, March 8th Interim Reports Sent Home Tuesday, March 9th 1:30-6:00p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive (Huntsville Gym) Wednesday, March 10th 2 Hour Early Release Day – Dismiss at 12:45p.m. Wednesday, March 17th 3pm School Leadership Team Meeting

Spotlight on Students and Staff Hearts for Haiti I am so proud to share with you all that our Huntsville Hounds raised over $535 during the Hearts for Haiti campaign. This money was given directly to the Red Cross and will be used to help the effort in Haiti. Thank you to Mrs. Yeago, the Safety Patrol and Mrs. Hill for overseeing this fundraiser.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHILD NUTRITION STAFF. Our cafeteria received a grade of 101.5 on February 17, 2010.