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Mission Statement:
The staff of Gardner Math, Science, and Technology
Magnet School provides students with an innovative technology - rich
learning environment in which they experience and communicate
literacy, mathematics and science as an integral part of everyday
life.
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Happening Week 35,
May 05-09:
1st and 3rd Graders
have the front playground this week.
Estimation Station is set up for 2nd & 3rd Grades this week.
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Order your child's Technology Lab CD
for $5.00. The CD will include all projects from their individual
network folder (web page, electronic portfolio, monthly photos, classroom pics,
school-wide activity photos, and the PowerPoints displayed in the main hallway
on the BIG Screen TV.) Contact Mr. Miller for more info. or ordering.
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Place orders now for Kindergarten
and/or 5th Grade Graduation Video/DVD
VHS tapes are $10.00 and DVDs are $15.00 Contact Mr. Miller for more information
or ordering.
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NWEA
Testing This Week.....
NWEA Testing is an on-line test covering Math, Reading, and Language Arts.
This test will be administered in the PLATO and Technology Labs this week.
The test will allow teachers and students to see where their skill level
is based on grade level target scores. The testing is on-line and is
multiple choice based. It is a great opportunity for the students to
showcase their knowledge and receive immediate feed back on scoring as
soon as the testing is completed.
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- Early Dismissal
Day: May 5th.
- In order to provide
collaboration and planning time for teachers, students will be dismissed
2 hours earlier than the regular time. The Elementary Extended Daycare
Program will be provided until 5:30 P.M. for those students currently
enrolled.
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May
6th - Big School Day
We will have lots of extra "potential kindergarteners" and
visitors from area daycares today. This is an opportunity for them
to view what Gardner has to offer and experience a day "in kindergarten"
for a taste of what they can expect next year when they begin school.
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May
6th -
Science Club Annual Trip to Ferndale
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May
6th - Writing Wizard Papers Due
These are the student works selected to be the Writing Wizards
for May. You can view previous winners from the year and their
writing samples on our "Writing
Wizard Web Page." There are links for winners from
October,
December,
and March.
May's winners will be published SOON!
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May
6th - Interim Reports Go Home
Progress reports will be sent home today in the students' "Take
Home" folders. This is the last report prior to the final report
card at the end of the year.
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May 7th - First Grade Field Trip
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May 7th - Rotary Luncheon
Ms. Speed and Ms. Lee will be taking students DaTrevon and Derrick to
attend the luncheon.
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May 8th - Third and Fifth Graders Field Trips
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May
9th -
Science Club Plant Sale
Gardner Science Club members will be selling plants
in the Science Lab. So, stop by the Science Lab to pick out YOUR
plant!
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May
9th -
Fifth Grade Assembly and Reward Trip
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FYI
Tardiness Procedures -
Gardner's Parent Center -
Remember that the library is open each Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday after school.
~ Support the Tech Lab Fundraisers ~
Technology Lab's Monthly Photos
Is isn't too late to order your child's photos from the year.
If you are interested, please contact Mr. Miller.
Mr. Miller is taking
our monthly photos. There will be 9 Photos during
the year, Sept. - May. If purchased individually the
costs is $18. If you purchase the entire year's package,
your cost is ONLY $15.00. You may purchase the entire
package any time during the year (photos are taken for ALL
students and saved).
The photos are 5" x 8" and are
sent home in a card once each month if purchased. The photos will be
taken during your child's Technology Lab Activity Time or
Science Lab Activity time for K-1 the
first week of each month.
Thank you!
Sample of the May Photo
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Gardner Yearbooks
for 2007-2008
Order your 2007-2008 Yearbook early.
We will only have 21 extra
copies this year above the number pre-ordered.
(We are
only ordering the number of yearbooks sold this year.)
Don't
wait too late to order YOUR copy!
Send your money now to
Mr. Miller to reserve your copy today!
Orders
accepted after December 14th are on a first come first serve
basis and the cost is $25.00 while that
supply lasts. Once the orders arrive, any extra copies we have will
cost $30.00 each.
So, don't delay....
order your yearbook TODAY!
Thank you!
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Gardner Technology Lab's Individual Student Calendars
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Keep in mind
that the monthly photos look GREAT on a
School Calendar. If you had your child's photos taken
last year, Mr. Miller can use those photos to create a personalized calendar for
the school year (August '07 -
July '08) OR you can order a 2008 Calendar (Jan.-Dec. '08). If you
didn't have them taken last year, plan ahead for next year's calendar
purchase! (Mr. Miller is now taking EACH students' photo every month
and saving them to the students' network folders.)
All
calendars can also include special dates, birthdays, etc. for your family.
Contact Mr. Miller for more information. Calendars are $15.00.
You may add special dates to your calendar for
only $1.00 per set of 10 to be placed on your calendar.
Below is a
sample view of the calendar.
 
Be sure to order yours TODAY! Just $15.00 per copy!
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COMING UP:
F U T U R E D A
T E S:
- May 16th -
FIELD DAY!
You will be receiving more information about this even as it gets closer
to time for the event. This day will allow the students time to
enjoy various stations set up outside for their enjoyment,
entertainment, and physical activity! We will also have a
concession stand set up for the day. (A price list will be sent
home closer to the event as well.)
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Web Page Design and
Publishing Standards Policy
Last Updated:
05/07/2008
This page is made and maintained by:
Paul R. Miller
E-mail your comments or suggestions to:
millerp@hssd.net
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