Week 4 News= Photosynthesis

Did you know?

Not all of the light from the Sun makes it to the surface of the Earth. Even the light that does make it here is reflected and spread out. The little light that does make it here is enough for the plants of the world to survive and go through the process of photosynthesis. Light is actually energy, electromagnetic energy to be exact. When that energy gets to a green plant, all sorts of reactions can take place to store energy in the form of sugar molecules.

OUR CELL AND ECOSYSTEM QUIZ HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH

Here are some important things to know for August 11 - 15:.

• CSPN Support Drive begins Monday, August 11! Our goal is to reach 100% participation by all families of Campus School. No contribution is too small or too large.  Some contribute $1 and some $500+. Whatever you are able to donate will be well used and greatly appreciated.  All donations are confidential and tax deductible as allowable by law. Only one donation per family is required. Want to make your donation go even farther? If your company provides matching donations, please consider using this option to make your dollars go even farther. This is your chance to demonstrate your appreciation for the school. If you have any questions, click here to email Corrie Metcalf.

• The “Acceptable Use Policy" form is attached. A hard copy will also go home with your child this week. Please sign and return the form by Friday, August 15.

• Parents of 3^rd - 5^th grade students: Students in 3^rd - 5^th grades will be using Gaggle. Please click on the link to learn more about this 21^st century collaborative learning tool. The website provides an informative overview of Gaggle. Students' usernames and passwords will be available to the students and parents by the end of the month. ALL Parents must sign the acceptable use policy prior to students’ internet usage at school.  Former 3^rd and 4^th grade classes had an opportunity to use Gaggle last year and may still have access to their login information.  Nevertheless, ALL parents will still have to sign the Acceptable Use Policy for each new school year.

• Traffic Alert: Wednesday, August 13, is the first day of school at PDS and Monday, August 25, is the first day of classes at the University. You may want to plan an additional 10-15 minutes if you use Central to get to school. Another option is to avoid Central completely and use Walker crosswalk option with crossing guard.

Looking Ahead @ Campus School:

• Chick-fil-A Spirit Night is Tuesday, August 19

• Room to Grow Consignment Sale will be Friday, August 29
  

• Teachers' Lunch (5th Grade Host) is Friday, August 29
  

• Grandparents' Day is Friday, September 5
  
  
• Family Movie Night is also Friday, September 5