Graham Elementary

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!!!

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In celebration of Black History Month in February, 4th grade students created bottle biographies to depict the lives of African-Americans that have made some positive contribution to society. Each class voted for the best bottle biography and those students are pictured above with their winning bottle and other examples.

Report Cards Go Home Thursday, February 23rd

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Graham's Valentine's Day Sock Hop will be February 14th. Admission is $2.00 per student to help cover the cost of snacks (pizza, snack cake, drink). The dress is casual. They will be music and a DJ. The $2 is due by Monday, February 13th.

Graham Book Fair opens at 5:30 p.m.

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The Graham Book Fair will open tonight at 5:30 p.m. followed by a PTO meeting at 6 p.m. Items range in price from $.025 to $20. The book fair will open daily from 8:30-3 p.m.

Feb. 2nd, PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.

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Read To Succeed!

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Would you like a FREE ticket to

Each year Six Flags offers a free ticket to students in K-6th grade that complete six hours of reading. Students can read books, magazines, newspapers, or comic books. The reading logs went home before Christmas and are due back by January 31, 2012. This is a fun way to earn a fun day at Six Flags! So,

READ TO SUCCEED!

School Holiday, January 16th

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Students at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, AL on the 4th grade field trip in December, 2011.

Report Cards Go Home Thursday, January 12th

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School Resumes, Thursday, January 5th

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December is Graham's Month!!!

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Support Graham in any way you can!! Read all about it by following the link below. Thanks!
http://cashfortheclassroom.com/

Family Polar Express Night, 12/16/11

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WHAT: Family The Polar Express Night
WHERE: Graham Elementary
WHEN: December 16, 2011 at 6 p.m.
COST: $10 per family
Bring a blanket and pillows. Enjoy a night of pajamas, a movie, and hot cocoa with the family.

Santa Pics, November 30th, PrePaid Orders

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Apple Annie Day, Friday, November 4th

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Talladega Junior Welfare League members will be at Graham tomorrow to sell apples.
Red & green apples are $0.50 each. QUANITIES UNLIMITED!! Thanks for your support of this annual event.

Animal Show, Wednesday, 10/26, $3 Admission Fee

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Graham Students are Too Smart to Start!

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Monday- PJ Day "Follow Your Dreams- Don't Do Drugs"
Tuesday- Cool Sunglasses/Crazy-Mismatched Socks " Drugs are Shady-Sock it to Drugs"
Wednesday- National Wear Red Day
Thursday- Wear Tacky/Mismatched Clothing "It's Tacky to Get Mixed Up With Drugs"
Friday- Wear favorite team shirt/jersey day "Team Up Against Drugs"

Tuesday, October 18th

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Grades K-3 12 noon-12:45 p.m.
Grades 4-6 1-1:45 p.m.
His Black Lagoon books will be on sale for $4 each OR a set of 6 for $20 after his presentation. Make checks payable to Burrow Library Services.
We owe a lot to the Society of 1904 and Burrow Library Services who both made this wonderful author visit possible. WE THANK YOU!!!!

Class Pictures & Fall Retakes, Wed. 10/12

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The Book Fair is Open!!!

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Graham Elementary's School Book Fair is open daily from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The book fair will end on Friday, October 7, 2011. Grandparents are invited to visit the book fair next week and eat lunch with their grandchildren. The schedule is as follows:
Kindergarten & 1st grade- Monday, 10/3
2nd & 3rd grade- Tuesday, 10/4
4th grade- Wednesday, 10/5
5th grade- Thursday, 10/6

Fall Fundraiser: Charleston Wrap $$ Due Wed. 9/21

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Picture Day, September 14th

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Labor Day Holiday, Monday, Sept. 5th

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Back to School Information

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Monday, 8/8, Classes will be posted on the front door of Graham after 9 a.m.

Friday, 8/12, Cookie Social 12:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Supplies may be dropped off. Please label items before drop off.

Saturday, 8/13, 7:30-11 a.m. School Clean-up

Monday, 8/15, Students return to school.

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Have a safe and fun summer! School begins on August 15, 2011.

Awards Day, Wednesday, May25th

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The awards ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Harwell Auditorium.

Please remember no early check outs per Mrs. Dyer. We want to give each child in every grade level the respect they are due for all of their hard work. Thank you for your understanding.

Graduations are Tuesday, May 24th

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Kindergarten Graduation: 8:30 a.m.

6th grade Graduation: 1 p.m.

Both will take place at Harwell Auditorium.

AR Pizza Party, Wednesday, May 18th

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Rescheduled 4th Grade Field Trip

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The 4th grade field trip to The Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL is Tuesday, May 10th. We will depart from school NO LATER than 7:30 a.m. We will return between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Graham Generosity

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Graham faculty, staff, and students are being asked to donate school supplies to University Place Elementary in Tuscaloosa. This school is relocating to another school building that has been closed for years in order to resume classes on Monday. Items will be delivered on Thursday. Let's show them that Graham Generosity!! Just one box of crayons can make a difference. Thank you.

How We Can Help Our Neighbors in Need

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Please visit the following link:
http://www.alredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=DRGYJ0Q5XZ

OR text REDCROSS to #90999 to make a $10 donation.

Happy Easter Weekend- School Holiday Monday 4/25

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Kindergarten Registration Today

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Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Place: Front entrance of Graham School
Time: 8:30- 2 p.m.

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Mrs. Estelle's 2nd graders and Mrs. Killough's 6th graders have been collaborating on powerpoint presentations on the subject of bees. Their rooms have been buzzing with excitement over the photographs and special effects. The older children shared their own powerpoints to help the 2nd graders get an understanding of a powerpoint presentation. Everyone enjoyed this shared learning experience and they plan to showcase many of the creations at the technology fair in May.

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Spring Picture $$$$:

Due Monday, April 4th

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Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Harold Jacobs for donating our spring flowers to welcome visitors to our school.

ARMT & SAT TESTING ARE NEXT WEEK

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ARMT- 3/28 & 3/29

SAT- 3/30 & 3/31

REMEMBER:
Get plenty of rest
Eat a good breakfast
Have two #2 sharpened pencils
Get to school on time
Be present daily
Do your best

March 14th-March 18th is.........

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Bottle Biographies February 2011

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Remember to wear your hat tomorrow, Wed., March 3rd, to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Report Cards Go Home Thursday, Feb. 24th

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The Book Fair is Coming!! The Book Fair is Coming!!

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The book fair begins February 3rd at 9:30 a.m. until February 11, 2011. Family Night is Tuesday, February 8th, 5:30 pm- 7 pm with a PTO meeting at 6 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone in the Graham Library for our best book fair yet!

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Cap & Gown Pics, 1/21/11 K & 6th Grade

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School Holiday, Monday, 1/17/10

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The Auburn fan staff & faculty here at Graham would like to congratulate the Auburn Tigers for their 2010 BCS Championship win over the Oregon Ducks. WAR EAGLE!

Two national championionship teams with two Heisman winners in two years! WHAT A GREAT STATE WE LIVE IN!!!!

Weather Threat for Upcoming Weekend

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Please be advised of the threat of bad weather for our area over the upcoming weekend. Stay informed via radio, tv, or computer with school closings and/or late starts in case they are necessary.

View: http://myfoxclosings.com/ for current closing via your computer and/or your mobile phone.

Now, run out and get that bread and milk! :)

Report Cards Go Home Today, Thurs. Jan 6th

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Holiday Break Dec. 20th-January 5th

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STUDENTS RETURN ON

JANUARY 6TH

EARLY DISMISSAL FRIDAY, 12/17

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BUS RIDERS DISMISS @ 12:30 P.M.

CAR RIDERS DISMISS @ 12:35 P.M.

Build A Book Night, Thurs. Dec. 2 @ 5:30 p.m.

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November 22nd-26th School Holiday

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Santa Pics are Friday, Nov. 19th

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Apple Annie Day is Friday, Nov. 5th

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Red & Green Apples are $0.50 each.

Happy Halloween from 4th-6th Grades!

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Friday, Oct. 29nd & Monday, Nov. 1st

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Taylor Swift Webcast

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4th Graders at Graham Elementary watched and listened to a webcast presented by Scholastic that was only available to schools. Scholastic is celebrating their 90th anniversary this year and continues to promote literacy. The webcast was hosted by Nick Cannon and questions were presented to Taylor Swift. Taylor talked about how reading has influenced her life and her writing. The 4th graders loved it and instantly wanted to pick up their AR books and read, read, read!!! What a motivating idea!!!

Red Ribbon Week October 25th-29th

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Monday 10/25 Team Up Against Drugs- Wear favorite team T-shirt/jersey
Tuesday 10/26 Follow Your Dreams- Don't Use Drugs- Wear appropriate sleep pants/shirts
Wednesday 10/27 National Wear Red Day Wear a lot of red clothing
Thursday 10/28 Don't Get Mixed Up with Drugs- Wear mismatched/tacky clothing
Friday 10/29 Don't Be Tricked Drugs are No Treat- Wear appropriate Halloween costumes OR
Sock it to Drugs-Wear crazy/mismatched socks

1st 6 weeks STAR READERS

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Pictured above are the STAR READERS at Graham for the first six weeks. These students were the top readers out of their homerooms for this first grading period.
Congratulations students!! Keep READING!!!!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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DRESS NICELY.

CLASS PICTURE DAY &

MAKE UP PIC DAY

Critter Show is Tomorrow!!

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What: Critter Show
When: Tuesday, 9/28 @ 1:15 pm
Where: School Lunchroom
Admission Fee: $3.00

Thursday, Sept. 23rd

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REPORT CARDS

HOME!!!

Charleston Wraps Fundraiser - Online Orders

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Even though our catalog sale has ended, you may still make purchases online up to December 1st. Just be sure to use our School ID # 2938 so that we receive the profits from your order.

Thank you for your support.

The following is the link to the Charleston Wraps web page.

http://www.4jaxco.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=7

Technology & Student Learning

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According to a National Middle School Association study conducted in 2007 regarding technology and student learning, " it is more important to use technology for learning than it is to learn how to use the technology." Above 4th graders are using technology to learn by researching Angel Island and Ellis Island in order to be able to compare and contrast the two using a Venn Diagram. Great work, Ms. Pinson's reading group!

Grandparents' Day is Sunday, September 12th

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To celebrate Grandparents' Day, next week grandparents are invited to come and eat lunch with their grandchildren and visit our book fair. The lunch schedules are as follows:

Grades K, 2, and 6- Tuesday, Sept. 14th
Grades 1 and 5-- Wednesday, Sept. 15th
Grades 3 and 4--- Thursday, Sept. 16th

THE BOOK FAIR IS HERE!!

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Our book fair is September 9th-September 17th. Its hours will be 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Family night is Tuesday, September 14th from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Prices range from $2-$20 for books. Paperbacks range from $4-$6.

Charleston Wraps Fundraiser

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Please support our Charleston Wraps Fundraiser. The two catalogs have a lot to choose from...gift wrap, jewelry, kitchen supplies, etc.

Extra catalogs & order forms are available in the office.

To shop online just click on the link below:

http://www.4jaxco.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=7

Our school ID # is 2938. For your child to get credit for any purchases, please register online to obtain a student code & give it to your friends and relatives. Sale ends on Wednesday, September 15th. All money must be turned in on that day with your orders.

Holiday, Monday, Sept. 6th

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Friday, Sept. 3 is Picture Day! Smile for the camera!

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P.T.O. Meeting August 26, 2010 6 p.m.

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Cookie Social Friday, Aug. 6, 12:30-2:30 pm

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Please label any of your child's items BEFORE they are brought to school.

Students' Last Day is Thursday, May 27th DISMISS at 12:40 p.m.

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OUR TOP READERS

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Pictured above are the top readers from each classroom for the 2009-2010 School Year! These students accumulated the most Accelerated Reader points for the entire year from their homeroom. These students alone earned 3879.7 points!!

Last year as a school, all students' AR records combined totaled 22,932.3 points!!!! What a remarkable total! Congratulations, Graham for a job well done!!! Keep reading this summer and participate in the summer reading program at the Talladega Public Library.

Awards Day, May 25th

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Grades 1st -5th

Awards 10 a.m.

May 25th

Harwell Auditorium

CONGRATS GRADUATES!!

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Kindergarten Graduation May 25th, 9 a.m., at Harwell Auditorium

6th Grade Graduation May 25th, 1:30 p.m. at Harwell Auditorium

Field Day Fun 2010

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4th GRADE HAD A BLAST AT THE SPACE & ROCKET CENTER!

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On May 4, honor society students helped Principal Melissa Dyer pass out special treats to teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day.

STUDENTS "SILLY STRING" MRS. DYER!

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Graham students got to "silly string" Principal Melissa Dyer because they sold at least 15 containers of cookie dough in a recent fund raiser.

Teacher Appreciation Week May 3rd-7th

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Teacher Appreciation Day
is May 4, 2010.

Eddie Eagle teaches Gun Safety!

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No school on Friday, 4/23 or Monday, 4/26

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Kindergarten Registration- April 20th at Graham School

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K & 6th Grade Cap&Gown Pics April 16th

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Report Cards Go Home Thursday, 4/15/10

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Come and get your cookie dough!!

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Mrs. Ford's Class Wins Ice Cream Party

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Graham School raised $500 for Muscular Dystrophy during the past month. Student Council members sold green and gold shamrocks each morning, and Mrs. Cheri Ford’s kindergarten class won the ice cream party for buying the most. The MD organization listed Graham School as one of the top contributors in Central Alabama!

Ms. Pinson's Class Receives Grant

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CBS 42 news anchor Ken Lass presented a check for $1000 to Graham Elementary teacher Ms. Jennifer Pinson as part of the CBS 42's One Class at a Time project. Ms. Pinson teaches 4th grade and plans on using the money to purchase an ELMO document viewer for her classroom.

4TH 6 WKS. TOP READERS

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Testing Information

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ARMT Testing- March 29, March 30

SAT Testing- March 31, April 1

Please be sure that your child:
*Eats a good breakfast
*Goes to bed early and gets plenty of rest
*Has #2 sharpened pencils
*Has erasers
*Starts the day in a postive way
*Is ready to do his/her best
* Gets to school on time
* Is present each day of testing
Please schedule any doctor and/or other appointments later in the day or after testing week. Thank you for the support from home.

Spring Pics, Friday, April 2nd

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