This class focuses on positive parenting skills and provides specific strategies for dealing with problem situations. Pat taught this class here at Nimitz two years ago, and it was received very positively.

A flier with more information and a sign-up form will be sent home this week. Be sure to return the form as soon as possible as space for the class is limited, and it will be open to other schools in the district.

• Introduce the word philanthropy. It means sharing your time or talent to help other people.
• Identify volunteers and other people in your community who give. Talk about how special and important these people are.
• Let your child see you giving and let her participate. Take her with you when you volunteer. Ask what charities she'd like to help.
• Help your child make simple gifts to give to family and friends or to distribute at a shelter. She'll discover the joy of giving something she's made.
• Have your child gather toys and clothes she's willing to donate to a charity. Be sure to take her with you when you drop them off.
• Cook soup or bake something together to take to a sick or elderly neighbor.
• Praise your child when she gives to others. Point out how good it makes her feel to share with other people and to know she has made a difference in someone's life.

Note: Shopping these merchants must be online only. Visit www.escrip.com for a complete list of eScrip online merchants.

It's simple and easy to shop online!

1. Go to www.shopping.escrip.com
2. Click on "online mall"

1. Go to www.escrip.com
   
2. Click on "my eScrip"
3. Register your credit/debit card(s)
4. Or contact your eScrip Coordinator, Peggy Ngai at (408) 720-8714 or bradleyngai@yahoo.com.

Want to become a supporter of Nimitz through eScrip? Here's how!

1. Go to www.escrip.com
2. Click on "welcome", then "sign up"
3. Enter our Group ID#: 138057496
4. Enter your name, address, telephone number, grocery club card, and credit card/debit cards.

GATE testing of CUSD grade 3 and above students will take place during spring (March-April) 2008. This will be the only GATE testing offered during the 2007-2008 year. If you have questions about the screening process, please call the GATE office at (408) 252-3000, Extension 199, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or the GATE website at: http://www.cupertino.k12.ca.us

Dates for Referrals for Spring Testing - Grades 3 and above
Referrals will be accepted beginning: Nov. 1, 2007
Deadline for Spring GATE referrals: Jan. 11, 2008
(Referrals for the above grades submitted after January 11, 2008 date will be returned.)

• Wash your hands often using soap and water.
• Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when coughing and sneezing.
• Throw used tissues into the trash and then wash your hands.
• Cough into your sleeve.
• Stay home if you are sick and stay away from others as much as possible.
• Keep children home if they are sick.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• When your hands are dirty
• Before and after you eat
• After you cough, sneeze, or use the bathroom
• Before you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth
• After you touch dirty tissues

• Students should wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict or limit movement.
• Tennis shoes should have a low heel and provide a snug fit.
• Flip flops, sandals and loose fitting tennis shoes/street shoes should not be worn due to safety concerns.
• A sweatshirt or jacket should be provided for cold days.