Comparing Fractions
Playing Four Square in P.E.
Listening to a Great Easter Story in the Library
Keeping the Beat in Music Class
Paine Intermediate School Trussville, Alabama
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Back to Work!
We are back at school, working hard! Students and staff returned to routines after a restful, week-long vacation.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Every School Day Counts
From Principal March/April 2013
A seventh grader is too tired to go to school because she stays up late playing video games. A sixth grader convinces his mom to let him skip class because of problems with a school bully. An eighth grader's family schedules a vacation to start two days before spring break begins. Whatever the reason, chronic absenteeism puts a child's academic performance and high school graduation at greater risk. Educators need to make it clear to students and parents that every day matters.
Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing at least 10 percent of school days in a given year, or about 18 days, affects the educational outcomes of nearly 7.5 million U.S. students. Research shows that the negative effects of absenteeism begin to take hold even in the early years. According to a report by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Organization of Schools, chronic absenteeism begins to rise during middle school, and continues to grow as school years progress. As early as sixth grade, missing 18 or more days of school in a year puts a child's high school graduation at risk. Being absent for just two days every month of the school year can allow a child to fall behind, increasing the likelihood of dropping out.
Students with regular attendance are more likely to read well by the critical third-grade milestone, score higher on standardized tests, graduate high school, and go on to college than students who are chronically absent.
Chronic absenteeism creates huge obstacles for a student's current and future success. What our students do today will impact them for years to come. We only have 44 school days left this year. Let's work together to inspire and motivate our students to attend school and to work hard for the next two months. School starts promptly at 8:00, so please have your students at school so they can be ready to learn by 8:00.
A seventh grader is too tired to go to school because she stays up late playing video games. A sixth grader convinces his mom to let him skip class because of problems with a school bully. An eighth grader's family schedules a vacation to start two days before spring break begins. Whatever the reason, chronic absenteeism puts a child's academic performance and high school graduation at greater risk. Educators need to make it clear to students and parents that every day matters.
Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing at least 10 percent of school days in a given year, or about 18 days, affects the educational outcomes of nearly 7.5 million U.S. students. Research shows that the negative effects of absenteeism begin to take hold even in the early years. According to a report by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Organization of Schools, chronic absenteeism begins to rise during middle school, and continues to grow as school years progress. As early as sixth grade, missing 18 or more days of school in a year puts a child's high school graduation at risk. Being absent for just two days every month of the school year can allow a child to fall behind, increasing the likelihood of dropping out.
Students with regular attendance are more likely to read well by the critical third-grade milestone, score higher on standardized tests, graduate high school, and go on to college than students who are chronically absent.
Chronic absenteeism creates huge obstacles for a student's current and future success. What our students do today will impact them for years to come. We only have 44 school days left this year. Let's work together to inspire and motivate our students to attend school and to work hard for the next two months. School starts promptly at 8:00, so please have your students at school so they can be ready to learn by 8:00.
Friday, March 15, 2013
March 26 Internet Safety Meeting for Parents
Paine Intermediate School will host an Internet Safety
Meeting for parents on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 8:30 a.m.
We have seen our young students posting pictures of themselves
on Instagram accounts that are wide open for anyone to view. We are also
finding pictures taken of whole classrooms of students and posted on Instagram
without permission from the subjects of those pictures. Sometimes the students
in the pictures/videos are working in their classrooms and do not realize that
a picture or video of them is being taken. Then, that picture is posted on
Instagram with a mean or snide comment.
Sergeant Carl Carpenter of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, in conjunction with our school Internet Safety Committee, will
address parents about measures they can take to protect their children online.
Information will be shared about apps like Instagram, and how to monitor a child’s electronic devices. Children are so much more tech-savy than
most of their parents! We are going to address filters and restrictions that
can be placed on these devices as well.
Sergeant Carpenter expressed his appreciation at the
opportunity to address parents. He stated that he presently had six cases
on his desk that were similar to the issues that we have noticed. It is a
growing problem.
Spring Break!
Paine Intermediate will be closed the week of March 18-22 for spring break. We hope our students will enjoy resting and spending time with their families.
Week of March 25
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Date
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Day
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Event
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Mon, March 25
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E Day
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Dismissal @ 2:00
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Tues, March 26
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F Day
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Parent Tech Meeting 8:30 in Amphitheatre
Make Up Pictures
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Wed, March 27
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G Day
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Happy Birthday, Jessica Woods!
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Thurs, March 28
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H Day
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Fri, Mar 29
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A Day
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Friday Freeze
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Sat, Mar 30
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Sun, Mar 31
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Easter
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Upcoming
Events
April
3 Midpoint AR Third Trimester
April
4 Club Day
Class Pictures Available to Purchase Now
Our class group pictures are in and available for purchase. You may view the Class Pictures on line at www.huskysports.photoreflect.com
(look under “Recent Photos”) or in the Paine Intermediate library. We are very pleased with the results, and all
of our students had a great time posing for these very unique keepsakes.
The class pictures serve as an important fundraiser for our school. The cost is $10.00 for the 8x10 photos. Checks should be made payable to Principle Portrait Group. No purchases can be made online through the
website. Owner of
The Principle Portrait Group, Scott Buttram, will donate 100% of the sales to
Paine Intermediate School. As you know,
funding for schools is at an all-time low and this will allow our school to
fulfill many of our student’s needs during a difficult time.
Thank you
for your continued support of our teachers and students!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Paine Players Perform
On Thursday, our drama students, Paine Players, performed A Stroll Down Broadway, an original musical written by Jennifer Bruno and featuring famous Broadway tunes. Two performances occurred during the day for Paine Intermediate students. An evening public performance featured a packed audience. Director and choreographer is Jennifer Bruno; musical director is Chris Byars. Our drama club is also sponsored by Anne Owens and Ruth Ann Clay. We are grateful for the dedication, talent, and hard work of all of our sponsors. We appreciate our parents who supported the production with their hard work over the last few weeks.
Week of March 11
Date | Day | Event |
Mon, March 11 | A Day | PTO Meeting @ 10:00 in Paine Primary AmphitheatreDismissal @ 2:00 |
Tues, March 12 | B Day | Spring Pictures |
Wed, March 13 | C Day | Happy Birthday, Kathy Burgin! |
Thurs, March 14 | Club Day | |
Fri, Mar 15 | D Day | |
Sat, Mar 16 | ||
Sun, Mar 17 |
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
Join us on Tuesday, March 26, at 8:30 A.M. in our amphitheatre for an information session on ways parents can monitor and restrict their children's access to sites and apps. The TCS Technology Acceptable Use Policy will be presented and explained. Participants will receive written instructions on blocking and monitoring. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP so that we can adequately prepare materials for the session. Click below to RSVP.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Week of March 4
Date | Day | Event |
Mon, March 4 | D Day | Drama Boot Camp in Gym 8:00-2:00Dismissal @ 2:00 |
Tues, March 5 | E Day | 1/4 of Way to AR Goal!Drama 3:00-6:00 |
Wed, March 6 | F Day | Student of the Month 8:10Drama 3:00-6:00 |
Thurs, March 7 | G Day | Leader of Month 8:10Drama Performances 9:00, 1:00, and 7:00
9:00 - Grade 3, Higg, Williamson, Felts, Aldrich, Greene, Walls
1:00 - Grade 5, Tomlinson, Bramlett, Coyne, Wessel, Carden, Hendrick
7:00 - Public Performance
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Fri, Mar 8 | H Day | Happy Birthday, Niki Lincoln! |
Sat, Mar 9 | ||
Sun, Mar 10 |
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 12 Spring Pictures
Thursday, March 14 Club Day
March 18-22 Spring Break, School Closed
March 18-22 Spring Break, School Closed
GaTE Marketplace
Cold, wet weather did not put a damper on this year's Marketplace. GaTE students advertised, produced, and sold various wares on Tuesday and Thursday. From a chance to play putt-putt golf, to scarves, to popcorn to chicken wings - you name it- students sold it! Profits will support the GaTE program with materials and supplies.
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