T. C. Cherry Elementary, School Newsletter, January 29, 2016

T. C. Cherry Elementary, School Newsletter, January 29, 2016 COMMODORE

From the Principal: I hope we have seen the end of snow days! To make up one of the days missed for snow, we will now be in session on Feb. 15 – President’s Day. We will keep you informed when a decision is made about making up the other two days.

SCHOOL CALENDAR: Feb. 5 School Valentine Dance 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 Spring School Pictures March 10 & 11 Mini-Break April 4-6 Spring Break April 15 Muffins with Mom 7:00 a.m. April 25-29 Kindergarten pre-registration April 29 Spring Carnival May 17 No School, Election Day May 10 Kindergarten Promotion 6 p.m. May 12 Preschool Promotion (during day) May 19 Last day for students Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn and big sister Jenna welcomed baby Layla Nell January 15, 2016 2015 – 2016 YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 5 $20 each

Classroom Representatives 4th Owen Somerville, Karah Tilghman, Ava Briggs, Cy Nash Ethan Thomson, Madison Berman 5th Karen Vela-Lima, Moira Messenger, PTA will host the Jada Kirk, Jewel Walterman, Ethan SCHOOL VALENTINE DANCE Lykins, Summer Piercy February 5th at 5:30 p.m. Congratulations to all of our spelling bee No admission charge. winners! Food & Pictures will be sold. Cy Nash Students must be accompanied by an school-wide representative adult. Ethan Lykins runner-up COUNSELOR CORNER

“A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” FREE DENTISTRY Duke Smiles from the Heart Ellington

Friday, Feb. 5 As we gear up for the new year help your child start their day by beating the morning rush. Check the 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weather forecast the night before so you and your child First come, first serve can pick appropriate clothing for the weather. Check Must be 18 and not pregnant that homework folders and agendas are in the backpack Chandler Park Dental Care and placed near the door, don’t forget those library 1857 Tucker Way books! Plan what you will have for breakfast and Bowling Green prepack lunch boxes and place in the refrigerator. 270-781-2952 Use the stove timer to go off five minutes before you www.chandlerparkdentalcare.com need to walk out the door, that gives everyone time to put on shoes or coats, grab last minute items and be ready to leave without nagging reminders of hurry up!

Registration for the 2016 Spring Break Science Curiosity Investigation Camp is now open The theme for this camp is "Leaving Footprints in our Solar System" There are a limited number of spots available, so register now. Hardin Planetarium is once again hosting its 5 half-day Science http://www.bgreen.kyschools.us/News/winte Curiosity Investigation camp during this coming rcomm spring break. Participants, as usual, will be engaged WINTER WEATHER PLAN in fun, interactive investigations to stimulate Winter Weather Communication Plan During the curiosity and encourage cooperative discovery and winter months, school officials keep a close watch on problem solving. the weather. If the decision is made to delay or close What: The possibility of travel back to the Moon school, our district will make every effort to notify and beyond to other planets in our solar system is parents, guardians, employees and the community as soon as possible. With few exceptions, the decision to becoming more and more of a reality for our delay or close school is made by 5:45 a.m., PLEASE generation. We explore the nature and necessities REMEMBER T.C. CHERRY IS A BOWLING involved in travel through outer space, in landing on GREEN CITY SCHOOL – NOT WARREN another body in the solar system, and in living on its COUNTY!!! surface. When: From April 4th to April 8th, 2016; Duration: 8 am to noon, Monday through Friday Where: Hardin Planetarium, on the campus of WKU, 1501 Lunch Times State Street, Bowling Green KY 42101 Eligibility: 11:00 Bridges 11:10 Thompson Open to any student in grades 3-6 Cost: $120 11:15 Austin 11:20 Bragg covers registration and all costs. Registration 11:30 Huskey 11:35 Vaughn deadline is March 25, 2016. More details, 11:40 McCloughan 11:45 Coffey information, and registration materials are available 11:50 Tidball 11:55 Thurman at the Hardin Planetarium website: 12:00 Peterson 12:05 Summers http://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/camp.php 12:25 Preschool or call the Hardin Planetarium at 270-745-4044.