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Date published: 3/24/2004

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Anna Cobey recently won the highest honors in this year's WordMasters Challenge, a national language-arts competition entered by more than 240,000 students annually. Anna was one of only 44 third-graders nationwide to earn a perfect score. Also achieving outstanding results in the meet was third-grader Henry Hoffman.

Hugh Mercer has successfully practiced a tornado preparedness drill. Be sure to ask your child what steps should be taken in case of a tornado or any inclement weather at home. Avoid windows, find an interior supporting wall, crouch down and protect your neck with your hands and arms. Remain calm and listen for directions.

Last week, David Parker presented his critically acclaimed production on "appreciating differences" at 9 a.m. for kindergarten and first grade and again at 1:30 p.m. for second and third grade.

After-school enrichment courses continue through April 1. Students meet from 3 to 3:50 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Advance registration is required.

Tuesday marks the end of the grading period. Report cards will be going home April 5 rather than April 2, as originally scheduled.

The Schwan's Food PTO fund-raiser officially ended March 15.

Parents are reminded with the unpredictable spring weather to dress their children appropriately for school. Lightweight jackets are still recommended for gym class and remember to wear tennis shoes for gym class, too.

Parents are also reminded that no students are permitted to enter the school building until 8 a.m. They shouldn't drop off children before 8 a.m.; the drop-off location is in the rear of the school building. There are no staff members available to supervise a child prior to 8 a.m.

Parents are asked toemember that students who ride the bus to and from school are required to have an adult present in the afternoons for drop off. Students who arrive at their bus stop without a parent or guardian there to meet them will be returned to school and parents will be required to pick the students up in the main office.

--Michele Phillips

To celebrate "Music In Our Schools" month, there will be two assemblies of The Capital Brassworks Brass Ensemble today.

The last day of the grading period will be Tuesday.

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Date published: 3/24/2004