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4. 4. Classroom instruction appropriate to the needs and characteristics of young adolescents provided by skilled and knowledgeable teachers. 5. Strong educational leadership and a building administration that encourage, facilitate, & sustain involvement, participation, & students. 6. A network of academic & personal support available for all students. 7. Professional learning & staff development for all staff that are ongoing, planned, purposeful, & collaboratively developed. Seven Essential Elements

5. Advisory Theme for February Kindness and Compassion We continue to share character traits that express qualities we all like to see in our community.

6. Advisories Please Note NO STUDENT SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ADVISORY ROOM FOR ANY REASON BEFORE 8:45

12. Animal Club Fun study of animals. From wolves to bears to dolphins! What a howl!! Wednesday in Mr. Doheny’s room 311

17. Valentine Social Student Gov’t is having a Valentine Social on Friday, Feb. 5 th from 3-5 pm. Tickets & Permission Slips are in the School Store. Tickets are $5. You receive a free Raffle for our beautiful Valentine Baskets. Come and join us for a Great Time!

18. There will be a Student Government Meeting on Wednesday 1/13/10 and Thursday 1/28/10 in Rm. 101 .

20. Large Bags & Backpacks are to be kept in your lockers during the school day!

21. Please dress appropriately for school! NO NO NO NO No Slippers

22. We know it’s fun! But while in school, you know the rule… No Chewing Gum!!! Bubble Gum

23. These are not After School Clubs Once You Leave School Property You May NOT Take a Late Bus