This will be an opportunity for Nimitz students to raise funds for our school by walking laps around the track. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help pay for after school enrichment classes, music, art, technology and supplies. We are in need of parent volunteers to help set up, punch lap cards and staff refreshment tables and clean up. If you can help out even if it is just for a little while, we could really use your help. You can sign up to volunteer at http://www.nimitzpta.org/. Just click on "Walkathon" and then scroll down to "Volunteers needed." You can also sign up in the office. Thanks in advance for your help!

The Cupertino Middle School Parent Information Night for next year's 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will be held this Thursday, March 13th. The 6th grade presentation will be at 6:00 pm in the big gym and the 7th/8th presentations will be at 7:00 pm, with the 7th grade presentation in the gym and the 8th grade presentation in the multi-use room. The presentations will cover course selection, homework, expectations, extracurricular activities, and other topics. These presentations are open to all families who will have students at CMS next year.

An electronic copy of the presentation and any handouts will be made available upon request for any parents unable to attend the March 13th meeting. This meeting is for parents only.

Congratulations to our newly elected student council officers. Fourteen students ran for office, and each of them made a speech in front of the entire school. This week students will elect room representatives. Our newly elected officers are:

President - Dilpreet
Vice President - Ryan
Secretary - Rithika
Treasurer - Peleg
Historian - Guy

The performers were the fifth grade students in Mrs. Barnes', Mrs. DeMartini's, Miss Mizerak's and Mrs. Smith's classes. Thanks to Ms. Grainne O'Flynn, our upper grade music teacher, for leading such a delightful and lively musical.

If you wish to order a class portrait, please complete the order envelope and return it with your payment to your student's teacher. We are in need of two parents to help with pictures. If you are available, please call the office at 736-2180.

The Nimitz 2007-2008 Yearbooks in full color will be on sale beginning Monday, March 10th. lYearbooks are just $20 if purchased before April 4th and $24 after April 4th, so hurry and buy yours now. Order forms are available through your child's teacher or in the school office. Please attach your check payable to NIMITZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL to the order form.

The Yearbook Cover Contest begins on Monday, March 10th. Please submit your entry on 8 1/2 by 11" paper and be sure to make the orientation of your design vertical (i.e. portrait) style. Your artwork should be in color and avoid using a blank or white background. Any art medium may be used - crayons, paint, pastels, markers, color pencils, etc. The cover should include the school name and the year (2007-2008). Spelling counts, so check your spelling. Remember to put your name, room number, and teacher name on the BACK of your entry. The deadline for submitting covers is Friday, March 21st.

If you have any extra time on Thursdays or Fridays, please consider helping out in the art room. Art has an important place in your child's education. We are lucky at Nimitz to have a wonderful art teacher, Angela Hansen. If you have some extra time and would like to help out, please contact Angela at hansen_angela@cupertino.k12.ca.us.

Today, one-third of all children are obese or at risk of becoming obese. Parents play an important role in fighting this health crisis. Are you doing all you can to help your child be healthy and happy? Answer yes or no to each of these statements below to find out:

1. I encourage my child to drink lots of water.
2. I build exercise into our daily routine. Whether we are just running around in the yard or going on a bike ride, our family tries to exercise together.
3. I involve my child in chores that help keep him active. Washing the car and walking the dog burn lots of calories.
4. I limit my child's "screen time." Kids burn about 60 calories in an hour of staring at the TV or computer, compared with 200 calories in an hour of playing outside.
5. We try to eat meals together regularly. Kids who eat family meals at home get more fruits and vegetables and fewer sweets and soft drinks than those who don't.

Each yes answer is a step toward a healthier life for your child.
   -Parents Make the Difference