There is still time to purchase your yearbook! By April 20th, return your yearbook order form and check in a sealed envelope to the box in the main office! The order form can be downloaded here.

In the month of May, all Hauser students will all read the same book in the first One Book, One District project. The selected novel for One Book, One District is The Breadwinner, by Deborah Ellis. This novel is set in Kabul, Afghanistan during the rule of the Taliban. The Breadwinner eloquently describes the fear, hunger, and desperation of Parvana and her strength, hope for a better future, and willingness to keep fighting for her family through creative means. Hauser is looking for a guest speaker to talk to the students at the end of the project. Do you know anyone willing to share his or her experiences such as a member of the armed forces that served in Afghanistan, an Afghan immigrant or someone who has traveled to Afghanistan? If so, please check into your contact and find out if they are willing to share their experiences with 450 junior high students. Thank you! Sarah Clark at clarks@district96.org

All schools in District 96 will be administering the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test during the next two weeks (April 15th-April 25th). All students will be tested in reading during the first week and mathematics during the second. At Hauser, 8th graders will test on either Tuesdays or Thursdays. Hauser’s 6th and 7th graders will test on Wednesdays. Make-up tests will be given on Fridays. Each team will experience some minor changes in scheduling during this test window.

MAP tests, which are taken on the computer, are unique in that they adapt to your child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. MAP tests allow for shorter tests and use less class time, while still resulting in detailed information about each child’s growth.

Parents can support student success during testing in the following ways:
• Encourage attendance and prompt arrival at school each day of testing.
• Enforce an appropriate bedtime to ensure a full night’s sleep.
• Provide a healthy breakfast on the mornings of testing.
• Remind your child to ask the teacher questions during test administration if directions are not clear.
• Provide encouragement by communicating confidence in your child’s ability.

Thank you in advance for your support during the April testing window. If you have questions regarding MAP testing, do not hesitate to call Ms. Berman.

Orientation for parents of 5th graders moving to Hauser will be held Wednesday, April 16, at 7:00 pm in the Hauser Auditorium. All 5th grade parents are also invited to attend the Hauser PTA meeting at 6 pm that night in the Hauser Cafeteria. Hauser principal Leslie Berman and the 6th grade teachers will be making presentations to the PTA. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Cathy Louthen.

The agenda for the April 16 meeting of the Hauser PTA:

Hauser PTA General Meeting, April 16, 2008

Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance – Cathy Louthen

6th Grade Blue Team – Mary Banholzer, Debra McNulty, and Barbi Trout
6th Grade Gold Team – Jodie Bauer, Renee Blondin, Amanda Johnson, Jen Kovar, and Kim Zeman-Tomkins

Presentation of Pride Students – Marella Harrington and Sam Weiss

Principal’s Report – Leslie Berman

Officers’ Report
Approval of Minutes March 14, 2008, correspondence – Lisa Veon
Treasurer Report – Marianne Fieseler

Old Business
April is National Volunteer Month so thank you to all our volunteers
Honor Roll Breakfast – Michelle Hejna, Kirsten Jantze and Pam Liska
Musical – Dalia Lietuvninkas
Hospitality – Pam Liska
Webmaster – Nancy Hopkins

New Business
Election of Officers 2008-09
President – Kathy Barcal
Vice President – Lisa Vais
Secretary – Lisa Veon
Treasurer – Mary Lescher
Parliamentarian – Cathy Louthen
Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9 Mary Stamm
8th Grade Graduation Party – Maura Doherty
8th Grade Class Gift – Need Volunteer to Coordinate
Landscape Meeting – Michelle Hejna
Philanthropy – Dawn Arnold

Important Dates to Remember
4/23 District Band Concert at 7:00p,
5/1 Early Release Day at 11:30am
5/2 No school Teacher Institute Day
5/5-5/9 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/7 District Orchestra Concert 7:00pm
5/8 District Choir Concert 7:00pm
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
5/9 Sock Hop 3:30pm
5/12 PTA Meeting at 9:00am Installation of Officers
5/15 Spring Open House at 7:00pm

DATES: The Central Book Fair will be held Tuesday, April 8 - Friday, April 11.

HOURS: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

WHERE: Hauser Auditorium

MORE: The Book Fair will offer specially priced books and educational products, including new releases, award-winning titles, children’s classics, interactive software, adult books, and current bestsellers from more than 100 publishers. You won’t want to miss it, as there is something for everyone.

Book Fair customers may help the school build classroom libraries and improve children’s reading skills by purchasing books through the Classroom Wish List and One for Books programs.

Graduation picture retakes will take place on the morning of April 11. Students who are happy with their current proofs must submit their orders (check payable to “Lifetouch”) to the office by April 4.

Auditions for the Hauser Dance Company will be held on Monday, April 7, from 3:30-5:30 in the dance room. Please see Ms. Lynch for additional information.