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	“Readabunga,” what fun we have had with that silly word! Over the course of five weeks, the students and families of CCDS have read 251,049 minutes. Our CCDS surfing dophin hit the beach and has now retired for the year. I hope you were able to attend the laser show on Friday. The children loved this exciting assembly celebrating their accomplishments. The school community thanks the fourth and kindergarten parents, led by Molly Rainey, Lori Shellenberger, Valerie Murline, Jackie Scotchmer, and John Weimann for making this such a successful program again this year. Now that the program has come to an end, we hope you all have discovered the joy of reading individually and as a family and will make reading one of your continuing hobbies. That is what being a Life Long Learner, which is a CCDS Schoolwide Expectation (SLE), is all about. So for one last time - READABUNGA! Here is one last reminder. There are a few short weeks until the end of the quarter, and it would not be unusual for spring fever to set in. So please check your children’s homework. Don’t do it for them, but check it for accuracy and quality. Support your child by reviewing, signing and returning any tests sent home for you to sign. This will help your children stay on track and finish the year taking advantage of all the CCDS and the individual teachers have to offer. Thank you, wonderful room reps for meeting with me monthly and sending out the summaries to your various classes. You always bring good ideas to the table and assist your fellow parents by keeping them in the loop. Please note the change in dates for Open House ( March 29th) and Spring Sing (April 28th). This week the 3rd grade is scheduled for the Friday Coffee in Hinde Hall at 8:05.

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	HOT LUNCH FOR SEMESTER 2 DATE             SERVERS           MENU March 11            1st         Bean burritos, veggies March 18             K          Cheese pizza, salad, veggies, fruit March 25             JK        Lasagna with veggies, fruit, garlic bread April 1                 6th        Quesidillas, veggie sticks, fruit April 8                 5th        Bean burritos, veggie sticks, fruit April 15               3rd        Potato bar, fruit April 29               4th        Teriyaki chicken, rice, veggies, fruit May 6                 2nd        Pizza, salad, veggies, fruit May 13               1st         Spaghetti with turkey meatballs, veggies, fruit May 20               K           Hamburgers, salad, veggies, fruit May 27               JK         Bean burritos or taco salad, veggies, fruit June 3                6th        Turkey chili, corn bread, fruit   PIANO LESSONS Given by Pat Moody Call 435-0901 home, or cell 518-1185

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	It was with deep sadness that the Day School Community learned of Mrs. Moody’s death today. We are grateful for all that she added to our lives. Her love of music and sharing that love with the CCDS students through many Christmas programs, Hotel Del performances, Spring Sings, choir, and the daily music classes was a blessing to many lives. The students and staff will gather to comfort one another and give thanks for Mrs. Moody’s life in chapel at 8:00 am tomorrow. Parents are invited to attend with their students.  Please join Mrs. Moody’s family in a celebration of her life at a memorial service this Saturday at 1:00.

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	MUSICAL NOTES Teachers’ note: Music Program Year 3, Week 1 – March, CD 7 TRK 8, page 156. This week’s feature composer is Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). The feature composition is String Quartet in F Major 2. Assez vif. Tres rythmé   BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION THIRD GRADE is collecting General Mills Box Tops for Education to earn moneyin support of the "Earth's Birthday Project." Send them in to school through the end of April. Thank you for helping the third graders make a difference in our world for our service learning project. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PLAYDAY MEETING The next meeting will be March 22 for about an hour. I am looking for several moms to chair the event with me. Anyone who is interested, please attend. The Kindergarden and Second grade parents are responsible for this fun event. Also please mark your calendars to SAVE THE DATE. Playday is on Thursday, June 9 from 11:00 to 2:00. All dads, uncles, brothers are welcome. They run the entire event and we end with the popular Water Balloon Toss. Please mark these dates. Jumprope for Heart is March 25. All information and a parent letter will be passed out on March 7. Have a fun and active and safe Winter Break. Mrs. Duryea

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	COMPUTER CLUB – Mondays 2:55-3:25 pm. DRAMA CLUB – Tuesdays 2:55-3:25 pm. It is open to students in grades 3rd – 6th for second semester. The play will be “Jack and the Beanstock,” performed March 22. CHOIR CLUB – Thursdays 2:55 – 3:25 pm. BATON – Fridays 2:55 pm – 3:45pm.

	........ VIRTUE FOR MARCH IS SELF-CONTROL
	Spiritual Nurture  The season of Epiphany is drawing to a close and our school community is preparing to observe together the season of Lent. In spiritual nurture this week, we’ll be discussing the meaning of the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday. Our goal is to approach Lent in an age-appropriate way, with an emphasis on God’s endless love and forgiveness. Happy Birthday this week to Carter Grimes (K) 3/7 Tanner Jansen (2nd) 3/10 Kelli Morris (2nd) 3/11

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