Lincoln

Many Lincoln families will turn off their televisions 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and attend Camp Read-A Lot. Each child at the event will have the opportunity to select a new book from the "book brook." Students also are welcome to bring a used book and exchange it for a different book at the "swap swamp." The program will be highlighted by a special guest reader. In addition to the books and reading, pizza will be served.

Jackson

Jackson will host its annual spring Scholastic Book Fair March 26-30, the week after spring break. Parent volunteers still are needed. Anyone interested should e-mail Jayme Seats at jseat@norman.k12.ok.us or call 366-5884 for more information.

Volunteers also are needed for the annual Oklahoma State Testing Program April 9-13. Parents will serve as test monitors for third, fourth and fifth grade classes. The position is important and essential to the verification of testing procedures. Monitor duty will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until testing is done. Call David Wilson at 366-5884 during school hours, e-mail dwilson@norman.k12.ok.us or fax 447-6563.

Volunteers were almost called upon, but Jackson's student council was able to gain control of the lost and found. Items now are hanging instead of sitting in stacks, and it has made it easier to locate missing stuff. However, few items are being picked up from the lost and found, and that results in items piling up in barrels again. Several coats, jackets, shirts, hoodies, sweaters, caps and other items have piled up.

Unclaimed items will go to a local non-profit organization Friday for distribution to others in need. While parents are looking through the lost and found they should stop by the yearbook room. The Jackson Tiger needs more photos, story ideas and information about Jackson students participating in such activities as: school events, sporting events, clubs and organizations, special scholastic events and artistic performances. Fifth-grade parents also may purchase ads congratulating their children. To submit photos and story ideas, e-mail jacksontigeryearbook@yahoo.com or visit the main office. For more information, call Lori Brooks at 990-7409 or e-mail lbrooks@ou.edu.

Other important Jackson dates:

March 13 -- Second grade night at Boomerang Grill, this is a make up date.

March 19-23 -- Spring break.

March 30 -- Terrific Kids assembly, 8 a.m.

Monroe

"Ground control, we have a perfect shuttle landing due to a successful Family Fun Night at Monroe Elementary."