SCIENCE FAIR
On April 2, 2009, our Satori Science Fair was held.  Our judges were most impressed with the high quality of the Satori projects.  Congratulations to following winning students whose projects were terrific all around:

Second Grade:
David Johnson-  First Place

Third Grade:
M.P.Willis (First Place)
Zeke Havard (First Place)
Zella Thomas (Second Place)
Natalie Soord (Third Place)
Robin Hatherill (Honorable Mention)
Alexis Conrad (Honorable Mention)

Fourth Grade:
John Minton (First Place)

Fifth Grade:
Doris Smith (First Place)
Ben Thompson (Best of Show)

BBQ COMMITTEE
The BBQ committee  will meet on Tuesday, April 14  Remember to sell your tickets!  We are getting down to the wire.  Each parent needs to sign up for working on the serving line for at least one hour.  The committee will post the work sign up for you on the parent bulletin board.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Nine Francois, a nationally known photographer, will continue her Satori Photography workshop for students from Satori, LA Morgan, and Rosenberg Schools on Friday, April 17, 2009.  In addition to taking pictures to represent their stories, each student is to have made a journal of their thoughts about “After IKE”  to help them write their story.  A photo book will be published featuring their work.

ITBS TESTING
April 21 through April 24, 2009, the Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be given to all kindergarten through fifth grade students. Each part of the test is timed and we plan to complete the sections during the morning hours.  Please help us maintain a quiet testing atmosphere for the children.

DEDICATION OF GREEN MOUNTAIN SOLAR AT SATORI
Green Mountain Energy is partnering with us to dedicate our new solar array next Tuesday, April 21, 2009.  Look for your official announcement to this momentous occasion!

RENOVATION
Our downstairs renovation for the Grants and Housing area is  complete and they have moved into the space.