MANY RAINY DAYS

At this time of the year we experience many rainy days and varied temperatures. Unfortunately, many times this means indoor recess. The news is inundating us with information about "Swine Flu". While this is a new strain of flu, it is still the flu. You and your child can take the following precautions to try and prevent illness.

1) Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw it away after use.

2) Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol based hand cleaners are also effective.

3) Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

4) Try to avoid contact with sick people.

5) If you do get sick, the CDC recommends that you stay home from work, school and public gatherings to prevent infecting others and to help yourself get better.

Teachers have reiterated good hygiene habits with their students. The best thing we all can do is to remain calm, but alert to what we can do to prevent illness. Thank you and have a good week!

OUR BUSY WEEK WAS A SUCCESS

Last week was a success, thanks to the parents, staff and students of Elizabeth Ide.

OPEN HOUSE/BOOK FAIR

Last Thursday, many of you came and visited our school for the Spring Open House and Book Fair. The staff worked hard decorating their rooms and creating many projects, while students completed work to show off to their parents. A good time was had by all. The Book Fair would not have been possible without many volunteers - a BIG THANK YOU - goes to all of you.

DISTRICT FUNDRAISER

Wow! I didn't know our moms knew how to dance so well! The Friday night Fundraiser at Cornerstone's was a complete success. From the fantastic music provided by the Paul Windsor Orchestra to the terrific prizes the night was filled with fun! Thank you to all of the volunteers who made this evening possible.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER MUSICAL TEA

Sunday was the Ide musical tea. This event provided moms, daughters, aunts, and grandmas with food, tea, and fun. The girls walked the runway like top models and danced the day away. All of those who attended really enjoyed themselves. The volunteers for this event went above and beyond the call of duty and the day was beautiful - THANK YOU!! Also, thank you for the rose plant and the kind words you said to me. I truly enjoy sharing my days with your children and you!

THE SCIENCE DETECTIVE COMES TO IDE

Today, thanks to our wonderful PTO, our students were treated to a fun and educational assembly. "The Science Detective" came to our school today and helped our students solve scientific mysteries and questions. Students learned about the states of water, the properties of air and gravity during these interactive sessions.

Ronny, Justin and Jessica all helped to solve the mystery of water and gravity!

Preview of Next Week!

Monday and Tuesday, April 20th and 21st - OLSAT Testing 2nd Grade

Wednesday, April 22nd - EARTH DAY - WEAR GREEN

Thursday, April 23rd - OPEN HOUSE - 6:30 - 8:00

Friday, April 24th - EARLY DISMISSAL - Noon

PM KINDERGARTNERS ATTEND

ALL PICK-UPS ARE AT NOON

THE IDE FAMILY KEEPS ON GROWING

Congratulations to Mrs. Hull and family on their latest addition. Reagan Rebecca Hull was born on Saturday, April 11th at 8:32am and is a healthy 8 pounds 15 ounces!!! What a beauty!!!

A baby girl - her smile beams like sunshine, which fills our hearts with love.-- Birgit B.

TODAY FEELS LIKE SPRING

Spring is definitely in the air today. I hope those of you who celebrate Easter have a wonderful holiday. Our first graders have begun their "infamous" chick unit, which brings to mind eggs - and at this time of year Easter eggs. Do you know where this tradition came from?



The Easter Egg predates the Christian holiday of Easter. The exchange of eggs in the springtime is a custom that was centuries old when Easter was first celebrated by Christians.
From the earliest times, the egg was a symbol of rebirth in most cultures. Eggs were often wrapped in gold leaf or, if you were a peasant, colored brightly by boiling them with the leaves or petals of certain flowers. Today, children hunt colored eggs and place them in Easter baskets along with the modern version of real Easter eggs -- those made of plastic or chocolate candy.


So over this long weekend celebrate the season of rebirth (the blooming of flowers, the budding of trees) and take some time to relax with your family!!!