Thank you to our excellent Staff Appreciation Committee for all their hard work last week! I know the teachers had a great time! If you haven’t seen any of the pics – head to our Facebook page! Like your favorite pics – I’m sure everyone will LOVE the VIP pics (be sure to show your kids pictures of their teachers being silly!)
Peace, Love, and Books! The book fair is coming back to Glen Haven and we need parent volunteers to help run the store. Here’s a link to the sign up genius.
If you haven’t heard…. AlphaBest will be taking over before and after care at Glen Haven. For more information, head here. Registration opens May 12.
At our most recent PTA meeting, we learned about a new math program called Reflex, which is supposed to increase math fact fluency. You can learn more here: https://www.reflexmath.com/ The program costs about $3,000, and the teachers have asked for our help in funding it.
Did you miss your opportunity to buy Spirit Wear this year? Never fear – we will be selling online later this month! More info coming soon!
A Look Ahead
May 18-19 – Book Fair! We need parent volunteers. Books can also be bought online from May 16-20. Learn more here!
May 19 – Spring Music Concert
May 26 & 27 – Drama Performance
May 30 – Memorial Day! NO SCHOOL!
June 7 – PTA Information Fair. Last meeting of the year!
Testing Schedule
May 10 -3rd – 5th Grade (MAP)
May 12 – 3rd – 5th Grade (MAP)
May 16-23 – Kindergarten testing (MAP)
May 17 –2nd Grade Testing (MAP)
May 20 – 1st Grade Testing (MAP)
May 24-26 – 3rd – 5th Grade Testing (PARCC)
May 31 – June 3 – 3rd – 5th Grade Testing (PARCC)
Community Events/Other News
The Wheaton Library interim site is set to open May 19 at 9 a.m. at the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad Grand Ballroom. The site will be open Mon-Thursday 9-9; Friday/Saturday 10-6; Sunday 1-5.
Kindergarten orientation is almost here! Do you have an incoming Kindergartener? Or know someone who does? Orientation will be held May 12 & 13 from 9:45-3:15. Please call the main office to set up an appointment 301-649-8051
Saturday Night Concerts in Downtown Silver Spring will start May 14 and run through September 24. Head here for the full schedule. Live music on Friday nights will start on May 20. Head here for that schedule.
Glen Haven Elementary School PTA 