SCHOOL NEWS________________________________________ May 29th   Splash Into Summer at Gatorfest 2009! This Friday, May 29th from 4-8pm is Gatorfest at Gregory Gardens.Gatorfest is our school festival full of great food, good drinks, games for all ages and music. It's an event full of family time fun. The carnival admission is free and tickets are for sale for the Water Carnival, Giant Bowling and PitchBurst feature at Gatorfest 2009! We will see you there.        The Walk-athon was a huge success!  Thanks to everyone who participated and worked so hard to put it together.  Big thank you to Lisa Gruen for making it happen.   Every Friday Otter Pops on sale in front of the cafeteria at lunch.  Our 5th graders will be offering otter pops for 25 cents. We are hosting a book exchange for the kids in the auditorium during lunch Fridays.  Just bring a book in good shape and exchange it for another book.  Who need to spend money in this economy when you can trade?  It might not be brand new, but it's new to you!  See you on Friday.  Big Thanks to Shelly Perez for putting this together Don't forget to celebrate Spirit Fridays, by having the kids wear their Gator Gear to school.  Gator Gear will be available for purchase the first Wednesday of each month.  for more information email Denise Gatorgoods@comcast.net .

UPCOMING EVENTS_____________________________________ April 27th-May 8th STAR Testing  Please be at school on time, well fed and having had a good night's sleep.  May 3rd-8th Teacher Appreciation Week Sunday-Decorate Doors.  Contact Room Parent Monday-Flowers & Balloon Day. Tuesday-Children's Choice. Wednesday-Cake, Fruit & Coffee. Each Class Contributes 2 Dishes for Morning Coffee. Contact Room Parent. Thursday- Classroom Supply Day.  See Your Teacher's Wish List Friday-Teacher Luncheon 11:30-12:30 in Library. Each Class Provides 2 Dishes. Contact Room Parent      May 12th

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