February 3, 2008 by Baker.

PTA Meeting

The next PTA Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 7th at 5:30 PM.  A PTA President is needed for the 2008/2009 school year. Help make a difference at Newman Elementary by getting involved and supporting your PTA!
 
After-School Program Fundraiser
The Newman After-School Program will sponsor a fundraiser from February 4-19. All children are invited to participate. They will be selling cookie dough and snacks as well as chocolate bars ($1.50). Please remind your children to NOT sell door-to-door but to contact friends, family and parent’s co-workers. For more information, contact Jana Evans in the main office.

Western States Primary Voting

 Registered voters will have an opportunity to participate in the Western States Primary on Tuesday, February 5, by casting votes for those running for president of the United States. We encourage all to participate.

Presidents Day Weekend Schedule

 Friday, February 15, is a short day. School ends at 12:40 p.m. and there is no after-school program that day. The school will be closed on Monday, February 18.

Yearbooks

Preorder a copy of the yearbook before March 1st for only 8 dollars!   After March 1, yearbooks may be purchased for $10.

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February 3, 2008 by Baker.

Last Fall, my 6-year old son was attacked by a neighborhood dog.  Animal Control removed the dangerous animal, but the dog soon returned to the same short leash near the owner’s front yard.  My son is now terrified to walk in the neighborhood because of all the potentially dangerous dogs in our neighborhood.  On 15th West, a Rottweiler roams his front yard and harasses people as they pass by on the sidewalk.  This dog is clearly a threat.  It destroyed a neighbor’s backyard, bit a man walking by, attacked a woman who lives at the very home and has been maced by the mailman and yet this dog continues to threaten and harass the neighborhood.  My four-year-old daughter and I walk by the Rottweiler’s home twice a week to attend preschool and on many occasions my daughter has fallen to the ground paralyzed by fear.  Now we walk on the opposite side of the road and carry pepper spray.    So I seek answers to how to protect my family, and why in the world do these dogs continue to harass pedestrians and neighbors?   Most dog owners care greatly for their beloved pets, but some pet owners need a wake up call, it is not okay to abuse and train dogs to hurt people.  What do you think?     

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