Announcements
Get Involved! – There are many ways to become involved in your child’s education at GHES:
- Join the PTA – The PTA strives to enhance collaboration between families and the school by providing meaningful events, programs, and learning experiences.
- Become a Room Parent – Room Parents assist in communication between the teacher and the class parents. This supportive role can truly enrich the classroom environment.
- Volunteer at GHES – The school can always use help with different events and programs provided throughout the school year. Remember, prior to volunteering, an online training must be completed. http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/childabuseandneglect/
Spirit Gear – Get your eagle wear and be ready for School Spirit Day. The PTA is selling youth and Adult T-shirts for $10 – $15. Magnets and water bottles with the GHES logo are also available for purchase.
After School Programs – GHES offers a number of after school activities which begin in September or October. Such programs include:
Soccer (PreK-5th) http://avantiathletics.com/programs/after-school-soccer/
Basketball (PreK-5th) http://avantiathletics.com/programs/after-school-basketball/
Creative Ballet (K-2nd) http://skysthelimitdc.com/elementary-school/
Hip Hop (3rd-5th) http://skysthelimitdc.com/elementary-school/
For more information and additional activities please see your child’s student folder on Wednesday.
New Bell Schedule – Don’t forget the new hours for GHES students are 9am – 3:25pm. Doors open for breakfast at 8:40am.
This Week:
- 9/4 – Labor Day
- 9/5 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
- 9/6 – Pajama Day – Wear your pajamas to school! (must wear regular shoes)
- 9/7 – Crazy Hair Day-Wear your craziest hairstyle
- 9/8 – School Spirit Day-Wear your eagle gear or Glen Haven colors
A Look Ahead:
- 9/13 – Back to School Night: Grades PreK-2
- 9/14 – Back to School Night: Grades 3-5
- 9/15 – 2nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda-PBOM
- 9/19 – PTA Meeting and Social
- 9/21 – No School for students and teachers
- 9/28 – English Class starts for parents
- 9/28 – Fall Academic Night
Misc/Community News:
Silver Spring Jazz Festival – Check out a free jazz concert on September 9, 2017 at Veterans
Plaza. http://www.silverspringdowntown.com/silver-spring-jazz-festival
Read Outdoors with Ranger Rick Day – On September 8, 2017, the National Wildlife Federation invites families to take a literary break with nature’s most iconic ambassador! Prepare for the day by visiting the website and download Ranger Rick reading materials and activities to use while reading outside.
http://online.nwf.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=37643
The Kensington Train Show – The Kensington Train Show will be held on September 9 & 10. There will be model trains, live music and kids activities! The event is a benefit for the Noyes Children’s Library Foundation and the Kensington Historical Society.
https://www.kensingtontrainshow.com/
Glen Haven Elementary School PTA 