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If he sees his shadow, it is
If he does not see his shadow,
is right around the corner!
Punxsutawney Phil is sleeping until February 2--Groundhog Day!
of WINTER!
WE ARE IN THE LAST FEW DAYS OF OUR READING CHALLENGE, BUT THERE IS PLENTY OF TIME TO STILL BE A GOLD MEDAL READER!
TIME REMAINING FOR THE READING CHALLENGE:
COMPLETED READING CHALLENGE SHEETS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018!
to Reading!
till March 1st
In our survey--
62.8% - Six More Weeks of Winter
37.2% - Spring Right Around the Corner
is right around the corner!
COUNTING UP TO THE 100TH DAY!
Thursday, February 7th, is our 100th day!
,
,
,
...
Teachers, check out this Virtual Field Trip with the National Football League (NFL) and the American Heart Association.
In our survey--
40% - Six More Weeks of Winter
60% - Spring Right Around the Corner
MATH
READING
TECHNOLOGY
STEM
NIGHT
SES Students & Families
Friday, February 23rd
SES Cafe, Gym & LGI Area
6:00 - 8:00 PM
JOIN US
FOR
FAMILY
FUN!
Thank you,
Mrs. Warren, for all you do for the students, parents and staff at SES!
ALOHA!
LOTS OF FUN AT SES STEAM NIGHT!
MAHALO FOR COMING OUT FOR SOME ISLAND FUN!
WE LOVE TO READ!
KIDS, ARE YOU DOING THE READING CHALLENGE? IF YOU ARE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR PARENT TAKE YOUR PICTURE READING AND SEND IT TO MISS KOCHER AT SKOCHER@NAZARETHASD.ORG BY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2019, TO BE INCLUDED ON A SLIDESHOW ON THE SES WEBSITE’S FRONT PAGE! PLEASE PUT SES READING PHOTO IN THE SUBJECT LINE. ALSO, MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT THE READING CHALLENGE FORM AND HAND IT IN TO MRS. RIZZOLINO BY THE END OF FEBRUARY!
READING CHALLENGE
Who: Any SES Student
When: February 4 - March 3
Where: At School or at Home on Lexia
Why: To increase the use of Lexia and make students better readers!
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Read Across America is celebrated on March 2nd in connection with the birthday of one of the most famous children’s authors, Dr. Seuss!
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This celebration helps to foster a love for READING throughout schools across the country!
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In order to gear up for this important and fun day, Mrs. Israel is offering a Lexia challenge with prizes!!!!!
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For the next four weeks, students are encouraged to go onto the Lexia Reading Core 5 computer program each night.
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Lexia is a reading enriched program that focuses on key skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
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Students move from level to level in the program gaining practice and mastery of specific reading skills.
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The link for Lexia can be found under the student resources page on Shafer Elementary School’s website.
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Students can log in through Clever and click on the Google email link.
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They will then need to put in their email address (student#@nasdstudents.org) and their computer password.
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On Monday, March 4th, Mrs. Israel will check to see which students have spent the most time on Lexia during these four weeks.
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Students with the highest times in each class will be awarded prizes!
WHOOOO
HAS READ
100 BOOKS?
SES Alums, Fatima Adnane, Jordan Gagner, Mallory Woodland & Jordan Wagner, was part of the team who created this video!
TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
Below each video will be a button to vote for that video. Please look for Nazareth Area which did a video on Equipto! You can vote for one video at a time per visit to the page. However, you can vote for any video as many times as you want! So refresh your screen and keep voting!
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Who: For children entering grades K–6
Date & Time: June 17 - 20, 2019 from 8:00am - 3:15pm
Location: Nazareth Area Middle School
94 Freidensthal Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064
Price: $150 for students of the Nazareth Area School District
Thanks to the generous support of the Blue Eagle Education Foundation and Visions of Eagles, scholarships are available for students of Nazareth Area School District.
To register, please return completed registration form and payment to:
Katie Trach or Stacey Spering at Nazareth Area Intermediate School, 355 Tatamy Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
Co-Director: Stacey Spering | sspering@nazarethasd.org | (484) 292-1111 ext. 3318
Co-Director: Katie Trach | ktrach@nazarethasd.org | (484) 292-1111 ext. 3302
2019-2020 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SES KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION MEETING FOR PARENTS
APRIL 4, 2019 at 6:30-7:30 PM
SES KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS
MAY 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2019
Thank you,
Mrs. Warren, for all you do for the students, parents and staff at SES!
Nazareth Intermediate School’s Interact Club
4th ANNUAL REEL KID’S CASTING CONTEST
Saturday, February 4th
9 AM - 12 PM
NAIS Gym
No Charge or Pre-Registration Needed to Participate
Sponsored by :
NAIS Interact Club, LV Junior Bassmasters and the Blue Mountain Bassmasters
Click Here for More Information!
Fun Activity hosted by the NAHS Freshmen Executive Council!
Please click here for more information on this event!
6th Annual Nazareth Area School District
SWIM FOR YOUR SCHOOL 2018
April 10-May 22, 2019
K-8th Grade Students Event
(K students must have an evaluation and/or lessons through BLUE’s Swim Academy)
Read this flyer for more information!
Register by April 15, 2019!
Butz vs Lower Nazareth vs Shafer vs Holy Family ~ who will take the title this year???
READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
February 25-March 1
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Monday, February 25: Fox in Socks Day - Wear crazy socks!
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Tuesday, February 26: Cat in the Hat Day - Wear a Silly Hat
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Wednesday, February 27: Llama in Pajamas Day - Wear your Pjs!
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Thursday, February 28: Red Fish, Blue Fish Day - Wear Read & Blue!
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Friday, March 1:
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Wocket in my Pocket Day - Wear your Shafer Shirts or School Colors!
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Schoolwide Read-in - Bring towel & 3-4 books
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Reading Challenge Sheets due to the Library today!
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You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, To pick up a book and read with a child.
You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot, To pick up a book and share what you've got.
In schools and communities, Let's gather around,
Let's pick up a book, Let's pass it around.
There are kids all around you, Kids who will need
Someone to hug, Someone to read.
Come join us March 2nd, Your own special way
And make this America's Read to Kids Day.
SES Students love to Read!
Thank you, SES Parents, for sending in the reading pictures!
WHOOOO
HAS READ
100 BOOKS?
March 2nd is Theodor Seuss Geisel's birthday!
The School Spirit Committee is sponsoring a “Black Out Day” on Friday, March 8th to support the Nazareth Area Food Bank.
We are asking students to bring in a donation of a non-perishable food item. Some suggested items they are in need of include canned soup, peanut butter, hamburger helper, canned vegetables, and Spam. Students are encouraged to wear as much black as possible and black out Shafer!
Thank you for your support!
The School Spirit Committee's “Black Out Day” on Friday, March 8th to support the Nazareth Area Food Bank was a huge success! Thank you everyone who brought items in!
Tuesday, March 5th, is Fastnacht Day! This day is also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, or Shrove Tuesday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, INTERNET!
THE INTERNET IS 30 YEARS OLD ON MARCH 12, 2019!
CHECK OUT THE STUDENTS' ART IN THE SES LARGE GROUP ROOM DURING THE PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE TIMES!
Tuesday, March 13 through Thursday, March 15
Afternoon Conferences from
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 14
Evening Conferences from
6:00-9:00 PM
Saturday, March 17th
Shafer PTA's Egg Hunt and Breakfast
Saturday, March 24th, at 9:00 AM
Danish, Donuts, Bagels, Cereal in a Cup, Fruit, Milk, Juice & Coffee
SES
$5
per person
Coloring Craft - Make An Easter Bag
Egg Hunt at 10:30 AM (Six Eggs per child Under 12 Years Old)
Photo with the Easter Bunny (One Per Child) provided by Dan's Camera City
Parent volunteers needed for a successful event!
THE LITTLE EAGLES PRE-SCHOOL 2018
Monday, April 16-Friday, May 11
The Little Eagles Preschool is now accepting applications for the spring semester! The preschool is run by the Working with Children Classes at the high school. Each session will include circle time, story, craft, snack, and play time. A parent letter and copy of the schedule will be distributed after we receive your completed application. Checks can be made out to the Nazareth Area School District.
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Class runs every day Monday-Friday from 9:15-11:30 AM
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$30 a child
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Ages 3 to 5 (potty-trained)
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FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS!
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Fill out an application at the High School Main Office
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Contact M. Caracappa at mcaracappa@nazarethasd.org with any questions
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pasta sides including mac and cheese
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broth
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gravy
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Spam
The School Spirit Committee
is sponsoring a
“Backwards Day”
on Friday, February 10th
to support the
Nazareth Area Food Bank
We are asking students to bring in a donation of a non-perishable food item. Some suggested items they are in need of include:
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canned soup
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peanut butter
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hamburger helper
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canned vegetable
Students are encouraged to be as backwards as they can!
Thank you for your support!
SES Students love to Read! Great job on the Reading Challenge!
Congratulations to these SES students for reading 100 or more books during this year's reading challenge! They will be honored at an assembly in March!
SES Students love to Read!
Thank you, SES Parents, for sending in the reading pictures!
SES had a lot of fun during Read Across America Week!
Fun and Learning at SES Reading, Math & STEAM Night!
Thanks for everyone who attended!
Students are encouraged to bring in change to donate to Brenton’s Hope
(local 501 © 3 that assists families dealing with childhood cancer)
Checks can be made out to Brenton’s Hope
Monday, February 12th-Friday, March 2nd
“B the Change”
Shafer raised $5,212.59 this year, bringing the total for the past four years to $22,712.00! Truly incredible!! The following classes will be receiving a pizza party and Brenton's Hope merchandise for bringing in the highest amounts in each grade level:
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Kindergarten - Mrs. Strawn ($289.69)
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1st Grade - Mrs. Bajan ($416.75)
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2nd Grade - Ms. Golick ($327.03)
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3rd Grade - Mr. Rothenberger ($300.10)
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FOR COUPONS!
MUST TAKE COUPON WITH YOU--NONE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT LOCATION!
READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
CELEBRATED WITH SPECIAL THEME DAYS, READ INS, AND MUCH MORE!
BE A STAR READER!
till March 2nd!
READING CHALLENGE
Who: Any SES Student
When: February 3 - March 1
Where: At Home on Lexia
Why: To increase the use of Lexia and make students better readers!
It is time for Shafer Elementary School’s second Lexia Reading Challenge for the 2019-2020 school year! This Lexia challenge will be in conjunction with Read Across America Day, which is celebrated on March 2nd! Not only is this a day to celebrate and promote reading but it is also the birthday of one of the most famous children’s authors, Dr. Seuss! For the next four weeks, beginning Monday, February 3rd and ending Sunday, March 1st, students are encouraged to go onto the Lexia Reading Core 5 computer program each night.
Lexia is a reading enriched program that focuses on key skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Students move from level to level in the program gaining practice and mastery of specific reading skills. The link for Lexia can be found under the student resources page on Shafer Elementary School’s website. Students can log in through Clever and click on the Google email link. They will then need to put in their email address (student#@nasdstudents.org) and their computer password.
If your child is using an iPad to access Lexia, the directions are different than logging in using a computer.
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Download the Lexia Core 5 app (not the myLexia app). The icon looks like this:
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You should be prompted to enter a teacher’s email address
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You can use the teacher’s or Mrs. Israel's email address as it won’t make a difference (sisrael@nazarethasd.org)
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Use the student number for BOTH the username and password
On Monday, March 2nd, Mrs. Israel will check to see which students have spent the most time on Lexia during these four weeks. Mrs. Israel will be handing out prizes to the two students with the highest time totals for each class! It will be exciting to see all of the progress students make in Lexia throughout this special time in reading!
March 20th is the first day of
!
Shafer students raised $5,581.63 for Brenton’s Hope!!
The following classes have won pizza parties:
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Mrs. Strawn - Kindergarten
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Mrs. Carach - 1st Grade
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Mrs. Cramer - 2nd Grade
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Mrs. Schoenberger - 3rd Grade
Spring is right around the corner--
so the calendar says!
But snow means fun is in order--
on these snowy days!
Share your fun in the snow with family and friends!
Send a picture for the website!
KIDS, ARE YOU DOING THE READING CHALLENGE?
IF YOU ARE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR PARENT TAKE YOUR PICTURE READING AND SEND IT TO
MISS KOCHER AT SKOCHER@NAZARETHASD.ORG BY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020, TO BE INCLUDED ON A SLIDESHOW ON THE SES WEBSITE’S FRONT PAGE! PLEASE PUT SES READING PHOTO IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
ALSO, MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT THE READING CHALLENGE FORM AND HAND IT IN TO MRS. RIZZOLINO BY MARCH 2nd!
READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
March 2-6
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Monday, March 2: Fox in Socks Day - Wear crazy socks!
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Reading Challenge Sheets due to the Library today!
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Tuesday, March 3: Cat in the Hat Day - Wear a Silly Hat
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Wednesday, March 4: Llama in Pajamas Day - Wear your Pjs!
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Thursday, March 5: Red Fish, Blue Fish Day - Wear Red & Blue!
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Friday, March 6: Wocket in my Pocket Day - Wear your Shafer Shirts or School Colors!
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Read-in - 8:15 AM - Bring a towel to sit on!
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You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, To pick up a book and read with a child.
You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot, To pick up a book and share what you've got.
In schools and communities, Let's gather around,
Let's pick up a book, Let's pass it around.
There are kids all around you, Kids who will need
Someone to hug, Someone to read.
Come join us March 2nd, Your own special way
And make this America's Read to Kids Day.
2020-2021 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SES KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION MEETING FOR PARENTS
APRIL 2, 2020, at 6:30-7:30 PM
Wear Crazy Mismatched Socks
on TUESDAY, MARCH 21st
in order to help celebrate
SES MAIN LOBBY AREA
Tuesday, March 21 - Thursday, March 23
(during conferences until 4:00)
Wednesday, March 22
(during evening conferences from 6:00-9:00 pm)
Students, you could win a $30,000 College Scholarship by entering
This is the 12th year for Doodle 4 Google!
Shafer Elementary has been recognized as a Distinguished Title I Elementary School in Pennsylvania for the 2019-2020 school year. Our academic achievement over the past two school years ranks Shafer in the Top 5% of all Title I Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania. Congratulations to our Shafer Staff, Students and Parents! This recognition is a reflection of your hard work and all that you do for Shafer!
SES held their Readers Are Leaders Assembly on Tuesday, March 28th, to celebrate students who read 100 or more books. Thank you to Mrs. Markle, Miss Scheetz, Mrs. Strawn and Mr. Mudlock for volunteering to be covered in red, white and blue food! Great job, SES!
First Day of Spring
March 20th
SES READ-IN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8th!
Please bring a towel to sit on and 2-3 books to read!
The School Spirit Committee is sponsoring a “Black Out Day” on Friday, March 8th to support the Nazareth Area Food Bank
We are asking students to bring in a donation of a non-perishable food item. Some suggested items they are in need of include canned soup, peanut butter, hamburger helper, canned vegetables, and Spam. Students are encouraged to wear as much black as possible and black out Shafer!
Thank you for your support!
CRAZY OUTFIT DAY
Thank you for your donations for the Animal Health and Welfare in Easton!
Sunday, March 10th
Turn Clocks ahead One Hour
at 2:00 am!
CHECK OUT THE STUDENTS' ART IN THE SES LARGE GROUP ROOM DURING THE PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE TIMES!
Tuesday, March 12 through Thursday, March 14
Afternoon Conferences from
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 13
Evening Conferences from
6:00-9:00 PM
Spring is right around the corner--
so the calendar says!
But snow means fun is in order--
on these snowy days!
Share your fun in the snow with family and friends!
Send a picture for the website!
SES Students love to Read!
Thank you, SES Parents, for sending in the reading pictures!
JUMP START
FOR KIDS
ENTERING
GRADES K & 1
FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR KIDS
ENTERING GRADES 2 & 3
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Who: For children entering grades K–6
Date & Time: June 17 - 20, 2019 from 8:00am - 3:15pm
Location: Nazareth Area Middle School
94 Freidensthal Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064
Price: $150 for students of the Nazareth Area School District
Thanks to the generous support of the Blue Eagle Education Foundation and Visions of Eagles, scholarships are available for students of Nazareth Area School District.
To register, please return completed registration form and payment to:
Katie Trach or Stacey Spering at Nazareth Area Intermediate School, 355 Tatamy Road, Nazareth, PA 18064
Co-Director: Stacey Spering | sspering@nazarethasd.org | (484) 292-1111 ext. 3318
Co-Director: Katie Trach | ktrach@nazarethasd.org | (484) 292-1111 ext. 3302
2019-2020 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SES KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION MEETING FOR PARENTS
APRIL 4, 2019 at 6:30-7:30 PM
SES KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS
MAY 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2019
6th Annual Nazareth Area School District
SWIM FOR YOUR SCHOOL 2018
April 10-May 22, 2019
K-8th Grade Students Event
(K students must have an evaluation and/or lessons through BLUE’s Swim Academy)
Read this flyer for more information!
Register by April 15, 2019!
Butz vs Lower Nazareth vs Shafer vs Holy Family ~ who will take the title this year???
CHECK OUT THE STUDENTS' ART IN THE SES LARGE GROUP ROOM DURING THE PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE TIMES!
Tuesday, March 12 through Thursday, March 14
Afternoon Conferences from
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 13
Evening Conferences from
6:00-9:00 PM
SES Bookfair
March 12-15, 2019
Parents can visit book fair during conference times!
SES K-Kids baked dog and cat treats for local shelters! Pawsitively delicious!
SES had a lot of fun during their Read-in!
Spring is right around the corner--
so the calendar says!
But snow means fun is in order--
on these snowy days!
Wear Crazy Mismatched Socks
on THURSDAY, MARCH 21st
in order to help celebrate
COME JOIN US
FOR SOME
FAMILY FUN!
FRIDAY, MARCH 22nd
6:00-8:00 PM in SES Cafeteria
Spring begins on Wednesday, March 20th, at 5:58 PM
There is a full moon Wednesday night called the Worm Moon!
It's also a Super Moon!
