Monthly Archives: March 2013
New Teen Driving Law is in Effect Today
A law banning teen drivers from talking on the phone while driving will go into effect Thursday, March 28, 2013. Kelsey’s law bans teens with level one
or two licenses from talking on the phone behind the wheel. The only exceptions include hands-free devices and emergency calls to 911. The bill is named in memory of Kelsey Raffaele who died in a cell-phone related crash in 2010. All Michigan drivers are prohibited from texting while driving. http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_57657-292407–,00.html
CAHS Band Visits Dillon Elementary
The CAHS Band visited Dillon Elementary! They marched through the halls in full uniform, playing some of their favorite pieces The Dillon students loved hearing and watching the band perform live!
CAMS String Players Receive Lessons from Professionals
Middle school string students spent a day at FIM receiving specialized instruction from professional string players!
Karate for Kids Registration is now Open
Our program combines two crucial courses into one, Sanchin-Ryu Karate & Self-Defense and Project Secure Child (child safety). Students will be trained with proven, age-appropriate techniques that are necessary for kids to protect themselves from attackers. This program is set in a fun, yet structured, environment which will give your child a positive outlook on learning a martial art. We focus on healthy attitudes versus perfection! Participants will achieve strategies, drills and exercises they are lead through. An ongoing course, where students have the opportunity to continue their education in the same location with no hidden fees!
Location: South Bendle
Karate for Kids 4yrs + Fee: $25
Apr. 9-May 28 Tue 6:30-7:30 pm
Karate Family 4 yrs + Fee: $50/Family
Apr. 9-May 28 Tue 7:30-8:30 pm
Karate Adult & Teens 14 yrs + Fee: $25
Apr. 9-May 28 Tue 7:30-8:30 pm
Location: High School
Karate for Kids 4 yrs + Fee: $25
Apr. 11-May 30 Thurs 6:00-7:00 pm
Karate Family 4 yrs + Fee: $50/Family
Apr. 11-May 30 Thurs 7:00-8:00 pm
Karate Adult & Teens 14 yrs + Fee: $25
Apr. 11-May 30 Thurs 8:00-9:00 pm
Important Reminder for 5th Grade Parents
Attention Fifth Grade Parents:
Looking ahead to next fall, make sure your student is up-to-date on their immunizations. The following are required for Middle School students:
DTap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
MCV4 (Meningococcal)
2nd Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Spring Break would be a great time to get their shots out of the way!
Rankin Elementary Helps Raise Money for Leukemia and Lymphoma
Rankin Elementary istrying to raise money for patients with leukemia and lymphoma. Last week students brought home a packet of papers explaining the different activities. For $1 students may buy a pass to listen to the iPod at lunch time on march 22nd (only students you have purchased a pass may participate). For $2 students can send a “Jammie Grammie” to someone special. The deliveries will take place on Thursday, March 28th. During the entire month of March Mrs. McGilvery is announcing a bingo word during morning announcements. In order to participate students must purchase a bingo card for just $1. And the big jar of candy kisses? The student who guesses the number of kisses in the jar or comes the closest will win the jar of candy. Each guess is just $.25 and the winner will be announced on the 28th. Each classroom also has a penny box to collect spare change. The money raised by the classrooms will help to support the Pennies for Patients program. The classroom who raises the most money will win a pizza party next month.
Big News from Da Peeps Robotics Team!
Da Peeps, Carman-Ainsworth’s FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge®) Team competed at the Cranbrook FIRST® Robotics Competition on March 8. They were the Captain of the 1st place winning alliance team, which qualified the team to compete at the World Championship in St. Louis Missouri from April 24-27. The team won 9 of its 10 matches and was also recognized for its efforts in reaching out to the community.