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• Peer Recognition Awards assemblies will be held on Monday, March 8th.  Parents are welcome to attend.
  Dickerson, 9:00 a.m.
  Bragg, 10:00 a.m.
  Black River
  8th grade  1:25 - 1:40
  7th grade  1:45 - 2:00
  8th grade  2:05 - 2:20

• Mentoring sessions will be held again this year at the Chester Library. 
  Feb. 3, 10, 11, 17, 24.  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  No appointment is necessary.
  

• Our Awards Policy has changed slightly.  More students in grades 3 and 4 will receive awards this year.
  The top 50% of project scores in 3rd grade and the top 40% of scores in 4th grade will receive awards.  The top 30% of project scores in grades 5-8 will receive awards, as in years past.
  
  
• Projects in grades 6-8 must use metric measurements; failure to do so will result in a lowered score. 
  
  
• Discovery Education Young Scientist Challenge, a national science competition for students in grades 5-8 is calling for entries!
  Submit a 1-2 minute video on specific scientific topics by May 2010 for a chance to win a trip to NY to compete for the grand prize.
  More info...
  
  
• A lending library of scientific equipment is available.  With the proceeds from the Food Booth last year we have purchased:   electronic balances, 100/250/500 ml graduated cylinders, test tubes and holders, stop watches and digital thermometers and other items.  The equipment can be checked out for 3 days.   Contact Mrs. Armbruster armbruster@chester-nj.org, 8th grade science teacher at BRMS. 
  
• Watch your email Inbox on the Friday before the Fair for a message from us, giving you your table location for Fair day.  No more standing in long registration lines!