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WELCOME TO THE NEW COMPUTER LAB!!!

We are so excited to have a brand new 21st Century Computer Lab at Due West!  The lab has 27 new Dell computers with headphones and microphones.  We have a Promethean Activboard and 2 new printers.  We have 2 digital cameras. The most exciting part of the new lab is that it is now part of the specials rotation.  Each week every Due West student will have Art, Music, P.E. and Computer Lab as part of the specials rotation.

This  new lab will be a great opportunity for our students to grow in the area of technology and presentation skills.  Our students will be well  prepared to face the challenges of the future.

Kindergarten students have started learning letters and sounds with  www.starfall.com

1st and 2nd Graders are learning keyboarding skills with http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders are working on a Power Point presentation which showcases their summer fun.  They will save these presentations to a memory stick so that they can share their hard work with family and friends.

50th Anniversary

Due West Elementary celebrates 50 years of touching minds, hearts and lives.  We will celebrate on Sunday, April 27, 2:00-4:00. 
Come join in the fun!

Cultural Arts Day!!! Friday April 4!!!!

                                                                                           

5th Grade Panoramic

April 15 we will take the 5th Grade Panoramic Picture.  These will be on sale for $10 each.  Come to school looking your best and ready to SMILE!!!!!!!

Spring Break Journal

We are continuing the tradition of making a Spring Break journal.  Each child will create a journal of their Spring Break experiences.  Whether you stay at home and have fun or take a trip, we want to hear about your week.  This is your chance to show your individual creativity.  You can choose the format for your journal.  You may want to use a cute notebook, or make your own notebook.  You can also choose to write your journal in a Power Point or Photo Story format.  You can use clip art, drawings or digital pictures to illustrate your journal.  Some students like to write at the beginning of the day about the previous day and some like to write at the end of the day.  You can choose what works best for you.

We will share journals with the class the day we return from Spring Break.  I can't wait to hear about your week and to see your creativity.

AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! Field Day!

Field Day for 5th graders will be Thursday, May 8.  Field Day T-shirts are on sale NOW!  Each child will have an order form in this week's Thursday folder.  Please mark your size and put the payment in the white envelope.  Deadline to order a Field Day T-shirt will be April 21.

Book Fair

Book Fair  - March 3-7

Visit the book fair and get ready for a reading road trip!!!

Cobb EMC - Partner in Education

Congratulations to the following students who were chosen to be employee for the day with Cobb EMC.  Our 5th graders applied for this opportunity by filling out an application. Cobb EMC will be providing lunch for these students and their families.  We are very proud of all of them and we can't wait to hear about their on the job experience.  Thank You Cobb EMC!!!!

Abby

Breanna

Ella

Emily F.

Emmanuel

Logan

Atlanta Symphony

Fifth graders will have the opportunity to hear the Atlanta Symphony on Tuesday, February 12.  Please wear your best outfit and bring your best behavior and a heavy duty snack to hold you over until  lunch.

Study Island - Take advantage of this great online resource.  Research shows that those who practice for the CRCT have higher scores.