For those of you trying to contact Shawn Abernathy about PTA matters, her email address was incorrect in the last Classen News!  The correct address is shawnabeast1@cox.net.
 
 
PARENTS, DEBBIE COATS, OUR CLASSEN SAS ATTENDANCE CLERK, UNDERWENT SURGERY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, AND WILL NOT BE WORKING FOR THE NEXT 3-4 WEEKS.  THERE WILL BE SOMEONE IN THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE TAKING CALLS AND CHECKING STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL; HOWEVER, WE ARE ASKING THAT THESE GUIDELINES BE FOLLOWED WHEN CALLING THE ATTENDANCE LINE (556-5089):
 
1)     PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY, GIVE THE FULL NAME OF THE STUDENT, AND SPELL IT, IF NECESSARY.
2)     PLEASE PROVIDE THE SPECIFIC REASON FOR THE ABSENCE.
3)     PLEASE GIVE THE DATE OF ABSENCE FOR WHICH YOU ARE CALLING.
 
IF POSSIBLE, YOU MIGHT CONSIDER USING OUR EMAIL SYSTEM TO REPORT YOUR STUDENT’S ABSENCE AS AN ALTERNATIVE AT dacoats@okcps.org.
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AS WE GET THROUGH THIS TIME WITHOUT MS. COATS.
 
 
IB PARENT MEETING
Grades 9 – 12
Thursday, September 20, 2007
6 – 7 PM
Classen SAS Auditorium
with
Showcase of IB work
5:30 – 6 PM
&
7 – 7:30 PM
Topics to be discussed:
introduction of people you need to know
Classen learner Profile
Overview of IB requirements
Parent Perspective
Questions addressed by panel & IB faculty
Middle school IB parents are welcome, but emphasis will be on high school information
 
 
Pinwheels for Peace
For the International Day of Peace
 
Students are being asked to Imagine... Whirled Peace! To plant gardens of pinwheels for peace.
As students create these pinwheels, they are asked to reflect on Peace:
A state of calm and tranquility, with no anxiety or violence.
 
Co-Sponsored by
 Gold Dome Multicultural Society
United Nations Association of Greater Oklahoma City
Friday, September 21st, 2007
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Gold Dome Building
1112 NW 23rd Street & Classen
Speakers
State Senator Connie Johnson
State Senator Andrew Rice
Mayor Mick Cornet
John Q. Porter: Superintendent, OKC Public Schools
Bob Cox: United Nations Association of Oklahoma City
Michael Korenblit: Respect Diversity Foundation
Performances
Linwood A+ Choir
Columbus Folkloric Dancer's "Sonurame"
Maja School of Dance
Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots Edmond Youth Group
Native American Dancers: Dara Franklin
Younger Legions of Mary's Asian Dancers
Dances of Universal Peace
Steve McLinn and Ojas Music
Drumming with Jahruba
Sponsors
Hideaway Pizza, Mediterranean Deli, Vito's
Sponsors include Gold Dome Multicultural Society, United Nations, Respect Diversity,
Peace House, Peace Pilgrim, Sierra Club, Joy Mennonite Church , Roots and Shoots of Edmond ,
Compassionate Communication: Oklahoma , Amnesty International,
U.S. Department of Peace Campaign, Season of Non-Violence, Peace Education Institute,
C.A.S.T. Cultural Awareness for Students & Teachers and Special Thanks to:
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Putnam City & Edmond Public Schools.
 
www.pinwheelsforpeace.com
www.una-okc.org
www.golddomemcs.com