April 13, 2007

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS -
-MAT Tests for 3 & 5 Grades: 4/16-4/27
- Para Appreciation Day – Wed. 4/18
- Pre Kindergarten Screening – Fri. 4/20
- Report Cards sent home – Fri. 4/20
- Elem. Early Dismissal – Tuesday 4/24
-VOLUNTEER TEA – Wed. 4/25-8:00am
-PTO Plant pick up date – Wed. 4/25
-Professional Secretaries Day- Wed. 4/25
- Hop-To-It Assembly – 4/27-9:15 am
-5th Grade visit to Lux – Mon. 4/30 - am

-See included calendar for other activities

A CHIRP OF KNOWLEDGE… “Reaching for Excellence in So Many Ways!”

PRINCIPAL’S JOURNAL..Our students are reaching for excellence in so many ways. Some first grade students have reached personal reading and celebrated with an All-Star Reader Certificate and time with the principal to talk about their favorite books. Many students, at all grade levels, have attained perfect attendance and have been recognized with perfect attendance certificates. Other students have reaped the benefits of academic mastery in Unit Studies by passing CRTs testing those areas. There is so much evidence and validation that our Morley Meadowlarks are reaching for excellence!

“There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein, German-American physicist and Nobel Prize winner

Students in Miss Gross’s class who reached their All-Star Personal Reading Goal

Top row: Ashley C, Kristen L, Haden B, Bryan F, Jordan H Front row: Holli J, Peyton O, Emily D, Lydia S, Janssen N, Harley E

COMPUTER LAB OPEN HOUSES – This past week, Mrs. Lambert has provided many opportunities for parents to visit the Computer Lab. During this visit, students did an excellent job of demonstrating some of the many skills they have learned in the area of technology. Thank you to students, Mrs. Lambert, and parents for your partnership in focusing on academic excellence!

THIRD QUARTER PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Congratulations to our Morley students who had perfect attendance (no absences or tardies) for the third quarter of the 2006-2007 school year.

Miss Griffin's AM Kindergarten:
Trey B, Sydnee E, Dodie M, Samantha O, Alex P and Asa W

Miss Griffin's PM Kindergarten:
Sydney A, Reed D, Jade K, Rhiannon M, Zac R, Griffin W and Tate Z

Mrs. Nielsen's AM Kindergarten:
Alix C, Zachary E, A.J. M, Ryan P, Jessica P, Benjamin P, Jaina R, Isabella W and Trenton W

Mrs. Nielsen’s PM Kindergarten:
Savanah B, Zachary H, Reese J, Sierra L, Matthew M, Natalie M and Katie N

Mr. Greco's First Grade:
Claire C, Logan F, Abbey F, Raina P, Cameron P and Jordan S

Miss Gross's First Grade:
Bryan F and Joanna

Miss Rempe’s First Grade:
Wendy C, Holly F and Lance T

Miss Udell’s First Grade:
Benjamin A, David B, Stephen B, Annie J, Sisalee N, Jack P and James R

Mrs. Bergholz's Second Grade:
Peyton B, Sean H, Sam R and Arin T
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Miss Brock’s Second Grade:
Kalynn H.

Mr. Erickson’s Second Grade:
None.

Mrs. Lackey's Second Grade:
Brandon L

Mrs. Liver's Third Grade:
Phoebe H, Maudine M and Jada W

Mrs. Sell's Third Grade:
Brandon B, Jack C, Greyson K, Morgan M, Kaitlin R and Christopher S

Mrs. Smith's Third Grade:
Ashley A, Nicholas A, Joshua M, Matthea N and Adam N

Mr. Hack’s Fourth Grade:
Jamie B, Cullin B, Shelby B, Zaran C, Isabel D and Garrett K

Mrs. Kovar's Fourth Grade:
Lucas C, Bailey M, Meredith M, Caroline W and Marcus W

Mrs. Reinhard's Fourth Grade:
Ric D, Logan K, Matthew M, Maddy O, Jacob S and Benjamin S

Mrs. Campbell's Fifth Grade:
Kelsi R and Brian S

Mrs. Huseman's Fifth Grade:
Connor F, Kyle K and Joshua S

Mrs. Peterson's Fifth Grade:
Adam M, Peter M, John P and Denise Y

Congratulations to all these students!

VOLUNTEER TEA on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
We would be so very honored if you would join the Morley staff, parents, and other volunteers, for the Volunteer Tea on Wednesday, April 25, at 8:00 – 9:00 am, in the lunchroom. This is one small way we can express our appreciation for your support and involvement for all at Morley.

Students will be ready to entertain you, along with staff. Rolls, coffee, juice, certificates and small gifts of appreciation will be waiting for you. Our theme this year is “WE TREASURE OUR VOLUNTEERS!”. We are working on invitations, as I write this, so please be checking your mailbox. If an invitation does not reach you, and you have volunteered at Morley, please come anyway. We want you to know how much we appreciate you!

MORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR APRIL
Sunday, April 15 National Library Week
National Volunteer Week

Monday, April 16 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades
Happy Birthday Mrs. Griesen and Mrs. Horst!

Tuesday, April 17 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades

Wednesday, April 18 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades
Lincoln Para Appreciation Day

Thursday, April 19 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades

Friday, April 20 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades
Kindergarten Screening – all day
Report Cards Go Home With Students

Saturday, April 21 Happy Birthday Mrs. Schwartz!

Sunday, April 22 Earth Day

Monday, April 23 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades
Week of the Young Child

Tuesday, April 24 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades
PLC Day = school dismisses 2 hours early
Happy Birthday Mr. Hack!

Wednesday, April 25 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades
8-9:00am=Volunteer Coffee
Professional Secretaries Day
PTO Plant Sale Pick-up

Thursday, April 26 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades

Friday, April 27 MAT Tests for 3rd & 5th Grades
9:15am = Hop-to-its Assembly
National Arbor Day

Monday, April 30 9:15-11:45am = Morley 5th Graders visit Lux/lunch