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Hello Haviland!  Welcome Back!                                                                                                            

          Can you believe it is January and a New Year already? It seems like we were just lining up for the first day of school. We have accomplished so much in the past four months, and look forward to many more accomplishments in the new year

          The children of Haviland did an outstanding job again this year with The Giving Tree. Hats, scarves, gloves and mittens were collected, and were gratefully accepted by Logan Memorial Presbyterian Church who will distribute them to those in need.

          A big "thank you" to Mrs. Piontkowski, (mother of Kailey and Madison in Grade 2), who set up the Coat Collection over the past month. We were able to collect coats of all sizes to donate to those in need.

          In January we continue our caring efforts with a month-long Pajama Collection. New (with tags attached) PJs of all sizes are needed. Mrs. Salamone is spearheading the collection at Haviland, but both Mansion and Audubon High School are participating too. We will support the Pajama Collection with a Pajama Day on Thursday, January 12.

          Coming Attraction...Our annual One School/ One Book will begin in February. Every teacher will read aloud from the same novel throughout the month of February. This year we will be reading, Mr. Popper's Penguins, by Richard and Florence Atwell. There will be special activities planned during the month to build common ground across grades. Look for more information on this project coming soon.

          Also coming in February: Kindergarten Registration is scheduled for February 22 and 23.

          Late comers continue to be a big problem. School starts at 8:00AM with the children in line. Anyone who is late three or more times in a month receives a letter from me and a report is sent to the Superintendent. Every minute late is a missed opportunity for learning. Make it your New Year's Resolution to be on time. Build good habits now that will last your child a lifetime.

          Finally, a reminder about the traffic congestion out in front of school. You cannot park next to the yellow curb. You may drive up, let your child out, and move on. No parking. We are trying to get almost 300 students in to school every day. Please be considerate of other parents and follow the traffic rules before we have to enlist help from the Audubon PD.

 Good bye until next time!

"Expect Miracles"