JANUARY 2010
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! Where does the time go? The month of January brings forth a
new chapter in the 2009-10 school year. After the Holiday Recess I have
noticed over the year a certain change in the students. They appear to be
REALLY ready to learn.
Morning Drop Off
For safety purpose it is very important that parents that drive their students
to school do the following:
- Make sure you pull up as far as you can.
- Seat your child towards the passenger side door of the vehicle. We want to
limit the students crossing in front or behind cars.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Since winter is only a few weeks away, please make sure you are tuned in for
potential school delays and/or cancellations. If you sign-up for Fishkill News
at http://groups.google.com/group/FishkillNews you will be notified if any of
these occurrences take place. It is also important to note that if you have
ANY information that has changed (i.e. work numbers) please let us know.
Centennial News
In December we held our monthly Centennial Student Assembly. The theme for
December was “Toys” over the past 100 years.
Listed below were some of the Fascinating Facts:
1910: Tinker Toys were invented in World War I.
1920: In 1929, the yo-yo was brought to the United States. The owner bought a
small yo-yo company for $25,000 and thirty years later made $25 million.
1930: In the 1930s, the 3-D View Master was named toy of the decade.
1940: Candy Land is a board game invented in the 1940s. It was invented by
Eleanor Abbot, while she was recovering from polio.
1950: Silly Putty and Lincoln Logs were introduced in 1950.
1960: In 1964, The G.I. Joe figure was designed and was sold wearing the
uniform of the four branches of the Untied States Military.
1970: Atari was founded in 1972.
1980: In 1989, a Japanese company named Nintendo released a home video game
system which introduced Mario and Luigi.
1990: Rollerblades were invented in 1990.
2000: The PSP Go was released, the newest SONY hand-held gaming system.
In January the students will be looking for fascinating facts about
Fads/Fashion from the past 100 years.
On behalf of myself and the Fishkill Elementary Staff, I would like to extend
wishes that you have a wonderful holiday season and a wonderful New Year!