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EGYR is Focusing on Literacy in November!
EGYR Book Fair November 2-13
Storyteller/Author Donna Washington Shares Stories with Students November 6
Author Kimberly Johnson Meets with Students and Staff November 12
Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting November 12
Author Kimberly Johnson Meets with Parents During the PAC Meeting November 12

Author Kimberly Johnson Visits EGYR
Mrs. Johnson held staff and students sessions to discuss the importance of reading and writing. She also discussed how to excite readers and keep readers hooked on their writings. Mrs. Johnson also held a parent - student workshop at our Title I PAC meeting. click here to read additional information about Kimberly Johnson.
Storyteller / Author Donna Washington Visits EGYR
Ms. Washington is a storyteller from the DLW Storytellers, Inc. Learn more about Ms. Washington
and listen to streaming stories at www.donnawashington.com Suggested follow up questions to discuss with your children:
How did the Storyteller use the tools? *Can you remember some of the expressions the storyteller used? *Can you remember some of the gestures the storyteller used? *How did the storyteller use gesture to enhance the stories? *Can you remember some of the things the storyteller did with her voice? *Can you do some of the sound effects? *How did the storyteller use the audience? *What things do you remember about the stories?
EGYR is Focusing on Literacy in November!
EGYR Book Fair November 2-13
Storyteller/Author Donna Washington Shares Stories with Students November 6
Author Kimberly Johnson Meets with Students and Staff November 12
Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting November 12
Author Kimberly Johnson Meets with Parents During the PAC Meeting November 12
EGYR Book Fair Now Open!
Book Fair will be open for November 2 -13
Family Night Hours 4:00 - 6:00
November 3 & November 10
Important Changes for the 2009- 2010 School Year
*School ends at 2:45 on Wednesdays*
The WCPSS School Board approved PLC time for teachers and staff
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click here to access the 2009-2010 year-round calendar
click here to access an early release calendar
Do You Need Childcare for the 2:45 Dismissal Wednesdays?
The Garner YMCA can provide Y-Wednesday Sessions.
Call (919)773-3621 for additional information or registration
*EGYR Bell Schedule Changes for 2009-2010*
The bell schedule for 2009-2010 is
9:05 - 3:45
Students may enter the building at 8:45
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*After-school care will be provided by the Garner YMCA
for the 2009-2010 School Year*
Parents must register prior to students starting in the program.
Call (919)773-3621 for registration information
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*Kindergarten Eligibility Date Changes for the 2009-10 School Year*
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*Broughton Transportation will Provide Bus Service for EGYR*
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Additional changes will be listed soon.
EGYR Family Night at McDonalds (White Oak)
August 17, 2009
PTA Board Elected!
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First Day of School for the 2009-2010 School Year for Tracks 1,2 & 3
July 7, 2009
First Day of School for the 2009-2010 School Year for Track 4
July 27, 2009

Students and Staff are Learning Thinking Maps!
The staff recently participated in the Thinking Maps training as a follow up to their study on Classroom Instruction That Works by Marzano. The staff is currently in the process of introducing the Thinking Maps to our students. Parents will be able to have a copy of the TM Software for home!
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