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Buzzword of the Day

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The Buzzword of the Day for 05/19/2012 is:

desist (verb)

\dih-SIST\

What does it mean?

: to stop something one is doing

How do you use it?

"Three things I wanted exceedingly for this work . . . a pickaxe, a shovel, and a wheelbarrow or basket; so I desisted from my work, and began to consider how to supply that want, and make me some tools." (Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe)

Are you a word wiz?

Poor Robinson Crusoe, shipwrecked on an island by himself! In describing how he stopped work to give his tools some thought, which of the following words could he have used instead of "desist"?

A. suffice
B. cease
C. detract
D. perch
Check your answer on Word Central.


Teachers' Corner


6th Grade EOG Parent Night
for All 6th Grade Parents

Proctor training will be offered to parents who
will like be a proctor during EOG testing!

Date: April 25, 2012
Time: 5:00-7:00  PM

Parent Questions: 
What is the EOG?
  How can I help my child succeed?

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Teacher's Spotlight

 

Teacher Spotlight:  Mr. Melvin Silver, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

This month we would like to recognize Mr. Melvin Silver.  Mr. Silver teaches 8th grade social studies and currently serves as the 8th grade team leader for the 2011-2012 school year. 

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Athletic Dates and Events

Conference Track Meet @ Manning Elementary School
Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Start Time: 9:30 AM

Please Come Out & Support the Davie Vikings!


Upcoming Events

Mon, Apr 16 - Fri, Jun 8
EOG Extend 1 Assessment
Tue, May 22 - Fri, May 25
NC EOG Testing (6-8)

Student Quote of the Week



Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism.
~Dr. David M. Burns


TRU (T.A.T.U)

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CALL IT QUITS IN 2012
By Calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW
1-800-784-8669
OR
Go To QuitlineNC.com
To Live Tobacco Free


Yearbook Scheduled to Arrive!

Two dates have been given.  The company has given two dates for arrival, May 11th and June 1, 2012.

Greetings,
Parents and Community

I am Victor Fenner; the new Principal at W.R. Davie.  I am delighted to be a part of your school and community.  I am off to a very good start.  However, I am in the need of your help.  We know that it takes a village to raise a child.  I would have you to know that we are in . . .

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 Important Dates and Upcoming Events

  April 9-13- Spring Break

April 16- EOG Extend I testing begins

 

 

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BOOK FEATURE

  
Author: Nikki Grimes
Title: Bronx Masquerade
Fiction

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Announcements for Parents

 


NC Report Card Letter 2011

Please click on the link above to open the letter


Parents, Come Check Out Our New Parent Center!!
Located in the Library Media Center's Professional Development Room


The Parent Center Offers:
*Parent Resources
*Resume Building Workshops
*Job Searching, and much more.
For more information, contact Mrs. Elizabeth Hopson, Parent Leader at (252) 519-0300