Glen Haven Elementary School PTA

https://glenhavenelementary.memberhub.com/

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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A Look Ahead:

October MCPS Mental Health Awareness Month
October National Principal’s Month
Oct 11 – MCPS Open House (Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day)
Oct 14 – Marking Period 1 Interims Distributed
Oct 26 – Fall Pictures
Oct 25-Oct 29 – Really Excellent Decisions Week (RED)
November Military Family Month
November American Indian Heritage Month
Nov 2 – Election Day
Nov 3 – 1^st Marking Period Ends
Nov 4 – No School for Students (Professional Day)
Nov 7 – Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 12 – Marking Period 1 Report Cards Distributed
Nov 22 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
Nov 23 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
Nov 24 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
November 25^th and 26^th – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed
December 7 – Fall Pictures Retake
Dec 15 – Marking Period 2 Interims Distributed
Dec 23^rd – December 31^st – Winter Break
January 17 – Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students and Teachers
Jan 24 – Professional Day
Jan 25-28 – The Great Kindness Challenge
February Black History Month
Feb 1 – Marking Period 2 Report Cards Distributed, No School (Professional Day)
Feb 7-11 – National School Counseling Week
Feb 21 – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed
Feb 22 – Yearbook Groups and Candid Pictures, School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
March Women’s History Month
Mar 11 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
Mar 13 – Daylight Saving Time Starts
Mar 24 – Spring Individual and Class Group Pictures
April – Month of the Military Child
April 1 – No School (Professional Day)
April 2 – Light It Up Blue (Autism Awareness)
April 4 – School Media Specialist Appreciation Day
April 4-8 – National Assistant Principal’s Week
April 6 – Paraprofessional Day
April 11 – Marking Period 3 Report Cards Distributed, Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students and Teachers)
April 12-18 – Spring Break
April 18-22 – National Volunteer Recognition Week
April 26 – Pre-K Graduation Pictures
April 25-29 – College and Career Awareness Week
April 27 – National Administrative Professionals Day
April 28 – Take Your Child to Work Day
April 29 – Career Day (9:30-11:30)
May – Month of the Military Caregiver
May – Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May – Jewish American Heritage Month
May 2 – No School (Professionals Day)
May 3 – School Principal’s Day (Recognized on May 1)
May 2-6 – Teacher Appreciation Week, Children’s Mental Health Matter’s Week
May 6 – School Lunch Hero Day
May 11 – School Nurse Day
May 13 – 5^th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
May 18 – Marking Period 4 Interims Distributed
May 30 – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed

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Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of September 20th

Welcome Back!:

September 20-24 – Start with Hello Week – Spirit Week (see more information below)
September 24 – Principal’s Book of the Month
September 24 – Principal’s Coffee and Conversation (see more information below)

Announcements:

Start with Hello Week

This week Glen Haven students will be taking part in Start With Hello Week. Start With Hello teaches students the skills they need to reach out and include those who may be dealing with chronic social isolation and create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their classroom and school by following 3 easy steps:

See Someone Alone
Step 1: Learn how to recognize the signs of loneliness and social isolation.
Reach Out And Help
Step 2: Find out what you can do to help others feel included.
Start With Hello
Step 3: Discover how to break the ice and strike up a conversation.

Start with Hello Spirit Week flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_d1gXVq2f4Q6NhOjxGEIJy00JnSBUUGY/view?usp=sharing

Principal’s Coffee & Conversation
We invite parents/guardians to join the administration on Friday, September 24 via Zoom for the first Principal’s Coffee & Conversation. This month will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and to get to know Tara Strain, Acting Principal. We will also share information about the new GHES SOAR Board – composed of staff, parents, and students.

Zoom Information:
https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/81306123589?pwd=RUNOTFRqRk5iM01HZnJ1N0YxWVI4Zz09

Meeting ID: 813 0612 3589
Passcode: EaglesPTA

Parent Academy Session on Leader in Me
This year Glen Haven ES is piloting the Leader in Me as part of our focus on social emotional learning for students. MCPS invites you to a Parent Academy Session on September 22, 2021, from 6:00-7:00 pm to learn more about the Leader in Me Curriculum. See flyer for additional information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19YS_H9bfjwkVflalcyFBiSTMnzK77y9g/view?usp=sharing

GHES Re-opening FAQ
Here is a link to the questions & responses gathered from the school community from Mrs. Strain’s Meet and Greets and the Welcome Back Newsletter.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GyAEX594c3s6TgQWvn-U9ZlgGvzMQZBV/view?usp=sharing

Identity Offering Assistance to County Residents

Home

Identity is receiving clients and offering services for:

Help in applying for the county’s Rental Relief Program (up to $12,000 for qualifying residents who are behind in rent)
Vaccination information and free COVID-19 testing
Food and SNAP (food stamps)
Care for Kids and referrals for Proyecto Salud Clinic and Care For Your Health
Emergency cash assistance
Connections to other social services in Montgomery Count

They are able to offer help in English and Spanish. For more information call Maribel at 301-800-5519 or Rita at 240-306-7626. PLEASE SEE CLASS DOJO FOR INFORMATION ABOVE IN SPANISH.

Immunization Requirements for the 2021-2022 school year.

Immunizations for the students new to MCPS and children in Kindergarten through Grade 12, are available Monday through Friday, by appointment, at location in Rockville and Germantown.

Appointments are available at:

School Health Services Immunization Clinic at Rocking Horse Road: 4910 Macon Road, Rockville; 240-740-3380

Germantown Health Center: 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown; 240-777-3380

Visit this website to view the full list of immunization requirements for students.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention.

GHES Amazon Wishlist

This list includes items that students will be able to use at their seats and during indoor recess, etc. A wishlist has been compiled and you may access it in the link below. Thank you so much for your support!

GHES Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYK69GK16LJO?ref_=wl_share

Resources for Families:

COVID Testing Information
MCPS, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, is offering COVID-19 screening tests to students in PreK-Grade 6 at no cost. Testing is one of the significant mitigation tactics MCPS will use this fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends random asymptomatic COVID-19 testing because it detects and can limit the spread of the virus, even in the absence of visible symptoms.
This individual screening test requires that families “opt-in” and consent for students to be tested. A random sample of students in these grades will be identified and tested on a weekly basis with parental consent. Fully vetted and authorized contractors, not MCPS staff, will administer the tests. The opt-in form is necessary to allow your child to be a part of this testing process and can be found here (https://www.cognitoforms.com/CIANDiagnostics1/MCPSMarylandDepartmentOfHealthCIANDiagnosticsIndividualCOVID19TestingConsentOptInForm) . All parents are strongly encouraged to complete this form by Sept. 8 to increase the effectiveness of the testing program overall and increase the safety for all students.

A Vaccinated Person’s Guide to COVID Exposure: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/09/10/1035328610/coronavirus-faqs-a-vaccinated-persons-guide-to-covid-exposure-and-elevator-etiqu

Food Giveaways this week:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html#events

Free Consults for Immigration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z22sLMYM4XhueleocaYP8AOAWYnaaa1b/view?usp=sharing

Free Consults for Immigration (Spanish): https://drive.google.com/file/d/14T8WvsNornx5Vb6FWSSXqWZbV–pZXc_/view?usp=sharing

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: Early Childhood & Elementary Resources: https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/resources/early-childhood-elementary#13

Woke Kindergarten https://www.wokekindergarten.org/

Books for Black Lives Matter at School https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/black-lives-matter-school/

School Information for Parents:

ParentVUE: If you have not activated your ParentVUE account and need your activation code, please email rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net to have it emailed to you.

Have you joined Class Dojo: Please make sure you set up a Class Dojo account for your child.

School Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. (doors open at 8:40 a.m.)

Welcome to new and returning parents! ***PTA meetings are hosted by the PTA and OPEN TO EVERYONE – membership is not required to attend!!***

Our weekly newsletter, The Scoop, will have plenty of timely information, but please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!

For your future planning: Parent Information Sessions/PTA Meetings convene on the first Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the new Glen Haven PTA Leadership Team for 2021-2022



Position	Serving
Executive Committee
President	Jessica Sniffin
Vice President	Adina Holmes
Vice President – Communications	Roxana Finkelberg
Treasurer	Shahrzad Spieler
Treasurer Elect	Alex DeWire
Secretary	Katie Campana-Scherer
Delegates	Doug Ryan Christine Halpin

Other ways to help out the PTA:

PTA: Request to join GHES PTA MemberHub for PTA communication

Access our store to pay for your PTA membership

Use link https://glenhavenelementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships

***Check out our New Virtual GHES Spirit Wear on the Member Hub***

Spirit Wear in new designs and colors are available now on the Member Hub. Orders will be packed twice a month using all Covid19 safety precautions.

Help our PTA by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo. There are two ways to submit them.

Sending in Box Top Clippings by Mail

1.Join for free at:

https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/81306123589?pwd=RUNOTFRqRk5iM01HZnJ1N0YxWVl4Zz09

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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A Look Ahead:

October MCPS Mental Health Awareness Month
October National Principal’s Month
Oct 1 – Building Services Recognition Day
Oct 8 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
Oct 11 – MCPS Open House (Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day)
Oct 14 – Marking Period 1 Interims Distributed
Oct 26 – Fall Pictures
Oct 25-Oct 29 – Really Excellent Decisions Week (RED)
November Military Family Month
November American Indian Heritage Month
Nov 2 – Election Day
Nov 3 – 1^st Marking Period Ends
Nov 4 – No School for Students (Professional Day)
Nov 7 – Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 12 – Marking Period 1 Report Cards Distributed
Nov 22 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
Nov 23 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
Nov 24 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
November 25^th and 26^th – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed
December 7 – Fall Pictures Retake
Dec 15 – Marking Period 2 Interims Distributed
Dec 23^rd – December 31^st – Winter Break
January 17 – Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students and Teachers
Jan 24 – Professional Day
Jan 25-28 – The Great Kindness Challenge
February Black History Month
Feb 1 – Marking Period 2 Report Cards Distributed, No School (Professional Day)
Feb 7-11 – National School Counseling Week
Feb 21 – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed
Feb 22 – Yearbook Groups and Candid Pictures, School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
March Women’s History Month
Mar 11 – Early Release Day (12:55pm)
Mar 13 – Daylight Saving Time Starts
Mar 24 – Spring Individual and Class Group Pictures
April – Month of the Military Child
April 1 – No School (Professional Day)
April 2 – Light It Up Blue (Autism Awareness)
April 4 – School Media Specialist Appreciation Day
April 4-8 – National Assistant Principal’s Week
April 6 – Paraprofessional Day
April 11 – Marking Period 3 Report Cards Distributed, Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students and Teachers)
April 12-18 – Spring Break
April 18-22 – National Volunteer Recognition Week
April 26 – Pre-K Graduation Pictures
April 25-29 – College and Career Awareness Week
April 27 – National Administrative Professionals Day
April 28 – Take Your Child to Work Day
April 29 – Career Day (9:30-11:30)
May – Month of the Military Caregiver
May – Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May – Jewish American Heritage Month
May 2 – No School (Professionals Day)
May 3 – School Principal’s Day (Recognized on May 1)
May 2-6 – Teacher Appreciation Week, Children’s Mental Health Matter’s Week
May 6 – School Lunch Hero Day
May 11 – School Nurse Day
May 13 – 5^th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
May 18 – Marking Period 4 Interims Distributed
May 30 – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed

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Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of September 13th

Welcome Back!:

Monday, September 13– Virtual Back to School Night (Pre-K-2) 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 14 – Virtual Back to School Night (3^rd – 5^th) 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

On both nights, each grade level will create their own Zoom link and share with families. From 6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. the Administration / PTA will present via Zoom

Meeting ID: 813 0612 3589

Passcode: EaglesPTA

6:55 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. – Grade Level Session One via Zoom

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Grade Level Session Two via Zoom

*Session one and two will be the same presentation, so parents with children in multiple grade levels will be able to attend both children’s grade level presentations.

Wednesday, September 15 – First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
Thursday, September, 16 – NO SCHOOL

Announcements:

Parent Academy Session on Leader in Me
This year Glen Haven ES is piloting the Leader in Me as part of our focus on social emotional learning for students. MCPS invites you to a Parent Academy Session on September 22, 2021, from 6:00-7:00 pm to learn more about the Leader in Me Curriculum. See flyer for additional information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19YS_H9bfjwkVflalcyFBiSTMnzK77y9g/view?usp=sharing

Identity Offering Assistance to County Residents

Home

Identity is receiving clients and offering services for:

Help in applying for the county’s Rental Relief Program (up to $12,000 for qualifying residents who are behind in rent)
Vaccination information and free COVID-19 testing
Food and SNAP (food stamps)
Care for Kids and referrals for Proyecto Salud Clinic and Care For Your Health
Emergency cash assistance
Connections to other social services in Montgomery Count

They are able to offer help in English and Spanish. For more information call Maribel at 301-800-5519 or Rita at 240-306-7626. PLEASE SEE CLASS DOJO FOR INFORMATION ABOVE IN SPANISH.

Immunization Requirements for the 2021-2022 school year.

Immunizations for the students new to MCPS and children in Kindergarten through Grade 12, are available Monday through Friday, by appointment, at location in Rockville and Germantown.

Appointments are available at:

School Health Services Immunization Clinic at Rocking Horse Road: 4910 Macon Road, Rockville; 240-740-3380

Germantown Health Center: 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown; 240-777-3380

Visit this website to view the full list of immunization requirements for students.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention.

GHES Amazon Wishlist

This list includes items that students will be able to use at their seats and during indoor recess, etc. A wishlist has been compiled and you may access it in the link below. Thank you so much for your support!

GHES Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYK69GK16LJO?ref_=wl_share

Resources for Families:

New MCPS COVID guidelines:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14x27RhXqd8X-XhmUxRSRhKE4-iToSN_N/view?usp=sharing

Where can I get a COVID test?:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_dUAuQ2X-_m5ApnxV0djallpHVQeZBDj/view?usp=sharing

COVID Testing this week:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html

How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine:
https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/

MCPS Reopening Guide: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/reopening2021/#guide

Parent Academy To Go Virtual Workshops:
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/workshops.aspx

GHES Chromebook Guidelines (English):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NxO7nN38sFJYK98D9pHs8TXfaMp3Hl5v3rr2sB96KDY/edit?usp=sharing

GHES Chromebook Guidelines (Spanish):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18wY1SlMpjq-rnxTh6ZtHYjVNcLTJ2IFA4RQJs6IAgzc/edit?usp=sharing

FARMS Applications: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

Girl Scout Information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fdjhgVVPVpI75IfGcMvDrPS9pD30_umt/view?usp=sharing

WSSC Resumes Cut Offs & Financial Assistance Information:
https://www.wsscwater.com/news/2021/july/wssc-water-encourages-customers-establish-payment-plans-prevent-water-service

Food Giveaways this week:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html#events

Free Consults for Immigration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z22sLMYM4XhueleocaYP8AOAWYnaaa1b/view?usp=sharing

Free Consults for Immigration (Spanish): https://drive.google.com/file/d/14T8WvsNornx5Vb6FWSSXqWZbV–pZXc_/view?usp=sharing

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: Early Childhood & Elementary Resources: https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/resources/early-childhood-elementary#13

Woke Kindergarten https://www.wokekindergarten.org/

Books for Black Lives Matter at School https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/black-lives-matter-school/

School Information for Parents:

ParentVUE: If you have not activated your ParentVUE account and need your activation code, please email rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net to have it emailed to you.

Have you joined Class Dojo: Please make sure you set up a Class Dojo account for your child.

School Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. (doors open at 8:40 a.m.)

Welcome to new and returning parents! ***PTA meetings are hosted by the PTA and OPEN TO EVERYONE – membership is not required to attend!!***

Our weekly newsletter, The Scoop, will have plenty of timely information, but please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!

For your future planning: Parent Information Sessions/PTA Meetings convene on the first Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the new Glen Haven PTA Leadership Team for 2021-2022



Position	Serving
Executive Committee
President	Jessica Sniffin
Vice President	Adina Holmes
Vice President – Communications	Roxana Finkelberg
Treasurer	Shahrzad Spieler
Treasurer Elect	Alex DeWire
Secretary	Katie Campana-Scherer
Delegates	Doug Ryan Christine Halpin

Other ways to help out the PTA:

PTA: Request to join GHES PTA MemberHub for PTA communication

https://glenhavenelementary.memberhub.com/

Access our store to pay for your PTA membership

Use link https://glenhavenelementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships

***Check out our New Virtual GHES Spirit Wear on the Member Hub***

Spirit Wear in new designs and colors are available now on the Member Hub. Orders will be packed twice a month using all Covid19 safety precautions.

Help our PTA by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo. There are two ways to submit them.

Sending in Box Top Clippings by Mail

1.Join for free at:

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/military-child-appreciation-kit-788/

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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A Look Ahead:

September 20 – September 24 – Start with Hello Week
October MCPS Mental Health Awareness Month
October National Principal’s Month
Oct 1 – Building Services Recognition Day
Oct 8 – Early Release Day
Oct 11 – MCPS Open House (Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day)
Oct 14 – Marking Period 1 Interims Distributed
Oct 26 – Fall Pictures
Oct 25-Oct 29 – Really Excellent Decisions Week (RED)
November Military Family Month
November American Indian Heritage Month
Nov 2 – Election Day
Nov 3 – 1^st Marking Period Ends
Nov 4 – No School for Students (Professional Day)
Nov 7 – Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Nov 12 – Marking Period 1 Report Cards Distributed
Nov 22 – Early Release Day
Nov 23 – Early Release Day
Nov 24 – Early Release Day
November 25^th and 26^th – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed
December 7 – Fall Pictures Retake
Dec 15 – Marking Period 2 Interims Distributed
Dec 23^rd – December 31^st – Winter Break
January 17 – Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students and Teachers
Jan 24 – Professional Day
Jan 25-28 – The Great Kindness Challenge
February Black History Month
Feb 1 – Marking Period 2 Report Cards Distributed, No School (Professional Day)
Feb 7-11 – National School Counseling Week
Feb 21 – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed
Feb 22 – Yearbook Groups and Candid Pictures, School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
March Women’s History Month
Mar 11 – Early Release Day
Mar 13 – Daylight Saving Time Starts
Mar 24 – Spring Individual and Class Group Pictures
April – Month of the Military Child
April 1 – No School (Professional Day)
April 2 – Light It Up Blue (Autism Awareness)
April 4 – School Media Specialist Appreciation Day
April 4-8 – National Assistant Principal’s Week
April 6 – Paraprofessional Day
April 11 – Marking Period 3 Report Cards Distributed, Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students and Teachers)
April 12-18 – Spring Break
April 18-22 – National Volunteer Recognition Week
April 26 – Pre-K Graduation Pictures
April 25-29 – College and Career Awareness Week
April 27 – National Administrative Professionals Day
April 28 – Take Your Child to Work Day
April 29 – Career Day (9:30-11:30)
May – Month of the Military Caregiver
May – Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May – Jewish American Heritage Month
May 2 – No School (Professionals Day)
May 3 – School Principal’s Day (Recognized on May 1)
May 2-6 – Teacher Appreciation Week, Children’s Mental Health Matter’s Week
May 6 – School Lunch Hero Day
May 11 – School Nurse Day
May 13 – 5^th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
May 18 – Marking Period 4 Interims Distributed
May 30 – Holiday, Schools and Offices Closed

Check out this Week’s Scoop!

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Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of June 14th

Enjoy Summer!:

June 16 – Last day of school for students!!! Early release day for all students (11:30 am)
PROMOTIONS/End of the Year Celebrations on Wednesday, June 16:
- 9:00 a.m. – 2^nd Grade Celebration
- 9:45 a.m. – 3^rd Grade Celebration
- 10:30 a.m. – 5^th Grade Celebration

Kindergarten Orientation:
Thursday, August 5th & Friday, August 6th

June 17 – Professional day for teachers
June 19 Food Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G6QE4WsVG15Kq-6_9dvTJuFfoNm8qnB6/view?usp=sharing
SAVE THE DATE! The Glen Haven PTA will be organizing two summer playdates at Evans Parkway Neighborhood Park. 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, August 22nd. Whether you’re new to Glen Haven or returning, it’s a great chance to connect and meet other students and families! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Announcements:

VIRTUAL ACADEMY APPLICATIONS OPEN

MCPS is offering a Virtual Academy that will provide a full-time virtual learning program for students in kindergarten to Grade 12. Students interested in the program are required to apply for admission and must be approved to participate. The application window is from June 2 – July 2. MCPS will host several parent information sessions to provide you with an opportunity to have questions answered about the Virtual Academy and the application process.

For more details, visit– https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/virtualacademy/

MCPS will host several parent information sessions to provide you with an opportunity to have questions answered about the Virtual Academy and the application process.

Dates

Tuesday, June 8: 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, June 10: 12-1p.m.
Thursday, June 10: 6-7 p.m. (Spanish interpretation will be provided)
Monday, June 14: 5-6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15: 10-11 a.m.
Thursday, June 17: 6-7 p.m.

Spanish interpretation is also available on the 14 & 17 of June

Identity Offering Assistance to County Residents

Home

Identity is receiving clients and offering services for:

Help in applying for the county’s Rental Relieft Program (up to $12,000 for qualifying residents who are behind in rent)
Vaccination information and free COVID-19 testing
Food and SNAP (food stamps)
Care for Kids and referrals for Proyecto Salud Clinic and Care For Your Health
Emergency cash assistance
Connections to other social services in Montgomery Count

They are able to offer help in English and Spanish. For more information call Maribel at 301-800-5519 or Rita at 240-306-7626. PLEASE SEE CLASS DOJO FOR INFORMATION ABOVE IN SPANISH.

Immunization Requirements for the 2021-2022 school year.

Immunizations for the students new to MCPS and children in Kindergarten through Grade 12, are available Monday through Friday, by appointment, at location in Rockville and Germantown.

Appointments are available at:

School Health Services Immunization Clinic at Rocking Horse Road: 4910 Macon Road, Rockville; 240-740-3380

Germantown Health Center: 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown; 240-777-3380

Visit this website to view the full list of immunization requirements for students.

PLEASE SEE CLASS DOJO FOR INFORMATION IN SPANISH.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

From the Clothing to Cash Organization: Over the last 2 months we have recorded a large increase in items being left inside and outside of the Clothing to Cash collection bin outside of Glen Haven Elementary School, that we do NOT accept. People have been leaving furniture, food, glassware, electronics, firewood, to name just a few. We ONLY ACCEPT clothing, shoes and textiles and those items MUST fit inside the collection bin and never be left outside on the ground.

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention.

MCPS will continue to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to all students in schools and at designated food distribution sites. The number of grab-and-go sites will be reduced to 24. Meals will be served Monday, Tuesday (double meal day), Thursday and Friday (triple meal day). There will be no service on Wednesdays.

Glen Haven ES will not be a distribution site any longer, however Northwood High School is a distribution site that you can go to starting March 15^th.

Interested in learning more about pedestrian safety and earn prizes including gift cards and safety gadgets? Then enter our Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Art Contest for free! This contest is open to all MCPS students K-5 and ends on June 13^th! For more information on how to enter: Go to https://bit.ly/3347qZU (accessible with personal email only) or https://bit.ly/2QU6ULB (accessible with MCPS/school email)

Email visionzeroartcontest@gmail.com or 178019@mcpsmd.net for any questions!

Spanish version: ¿Está interesado en aprender más sobre la seguridad de los peatones y ganar premios que incluyen tarjetas de regalo y dispositivos de seguridad? ¡Entonces participe gratis en nuestro Concurso de Arte de Seguridad para Peatones Vision Zero! ¡Este concurso está abierto a todos los estudiantes de MCPS K-5 y termina el 13 de junio!

Para obtener más información sobre cómo participar: Vaya a https://bit.ly/3vOvYmj (accesible solo con correo electrónico personal) o https://bit.ly/3ejkRvw (accesible con MCPS / correo electrónico escolar)

¡Envíe un correo electrónico a visionzeroartcontest@gmail.com o 178019@mcpsmd.net para cualquier pregunta!

For Military Families:

Something Special Just for MilKids – Appreciation Kit

During April, Military OneSource is offering an appreciation kit to our military children and their families. Order your own or share it with a friend. Supplies are limited, so order now. Each kit includes:

Chill Drill

Military OneSource book mark

Military OneSource pop socket

Military OneSource photo frame

Sesame Street reusable face mask

Sesame Street enamel pin

Sesame Street magnet

Military Kids Connect passport

“Connecting With Kids in a Disconnected World” book by Trevor Romain

If you have not registered yet on Military One Source—

*How to Create a New Account

Click the “Create an Account” button.

Click the “Register Now” link on the right side of the login page.

Complete all necessary profile information.

Verify your account via email. This will complete the registration process and direct you to the Military Child Appreciation Kit.

Spring/Summer 2021 Recreation Activity & Summer Camp Registration:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Home

Piano & Violin Lessons: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XeQ_oV0-za12NduqU_-VJdXW3Gr_C2w/view?usp=sharing

GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITIES! Troops Now Forming for Fall 2021!

Girl Scouts become leaders by making new friends, building skills, and discovering the world around them! Join us for a Girl Scout info night to learn more about how your family can become a Girl Scout family!

Who: Parents of Girls Pre K -12^th Grade

Where: Via Zoom, for more information on dates and time and to RSVP please visit https://bit.ly/GirlScouts31-1

For questions please contact:

Christine Lowe, Membership Specialist – (301) 978-3870 or clowe@gscnc.org

https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/sign-up

At the Parent Meeting regarding the Return to the School Building plan, some members of the PTA had asked about a GHES Amazon Wishlist. This list includes items that students will be able to use at their seats and during indoor recess, etc. A wishlist has been compiled and you may access it in the link below. Thank you so much for your support!

GHES Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYK69GK16LJO?ref_=wl_share

Hello GHES Families!

Want to know more about AlphaBest for before school or after school care? Click here to find out more information-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jyNA–cCEWnIR46B6pjizeiNb3THmL1s/view?usp=sharing

Please complete the AlphaBest interest form using the survey links below.
English: https://form.jotform.com/210453031877149
Spanish: https://form.jotform.com/210453612599155

The 3^rd Town Hall for Racial Justice was a highly positive, successful evening thanks to so many! For those who could not attend we would like to share the GHES 3 Calls to Action and resources for families.

3 Calls to Action:

Action #1:

As a community member, you can pledge to support BLM at School! Community members who sign on and are expected to participate in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

Have a conversation at your dinner table
Share a public statement (on social media or other platform) #BLMatGHES
Attend an event
Promote teacher/student work; share stories / elevate the voices
Donate your space for an event
Donate your skills
Donate money to support the week of action

Action #2

We are inviting our community to sign a petition to request that MCPS publicly acknowledge and support Black Lives Matter at School.

See our petition here

Sign here to show your support: http://bit.ly/BLMatSchoolPetition

Action #3

We ask for your continued engagement and input.

Please use this form to suggest books that you would like to see in our school and classroom libraries that celebrate and affirm the identities of our Black and Hispanic students, promote the 13 principles of Black Lives Matter at School, or teach Black history and ethnic studies. You may also choose to share resources you think the school may want to consider in future lessons for students and provide other suggestions and ideas for our school to deepen and sustain our commitment to this work.

https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/Glen-Haven-Elementary-School-2021.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Hero Squad Program is working with thousands of schools across the country to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. While Glen Haven has chosen not to run a fundraiser for this program this year, if you are interested in donating money to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society please us this link:

Resources for Families:

Summer 2021 BONDBoys Institute: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14yGAYD6t9Ol2Alg2lusl3T2pOGApmfdixi-4kYFlVfM/edit?usp=sharing

Free Consults for Immigration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z22sLMYM4XhueleocaYP8AOAWYnaaa1b/view?usp=sharing

Free Consults for Immigration (Spanish): https://drive.google.com/file/d/14T8WvsNornx5Vb6FWSSXqWZbV–pZXc_/view?usp=sharing

GHES 2021 Summer School Program Information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzT_oGQ_c-CJo1hATjx2aZlxWo3ynk4K/view?usp=sharing

Department of Recreation Summer Camps 2021: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/

Public Library Updates: https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=36357

New Maryland P-EBT Updates: https://dhs.marylandgov/p-ebt

FOOD GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html#events

Free Grocery Drive-Thru: Sikh families from the Guru Nanak Foundation of America would like to support your family by providing groceries safely to your car. Just show up and drive—thru!

Every Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. (Gratitude for the support of Montgomery County & Manna Foods)

Location:

Guru Nanak Foundation of America

12917 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, MD 20904

For questions call Neeta (301)728-7138 or Roohi (301) 928-4270 or email fooddrive@gnfa.org

Maryland COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration & Other Information:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html

How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/

Free COVID Vaccine Clinic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3xRvwcPLSJfPmGUawa XNQJM3ITFRYBv/view?usp=sharing

COVID Testing this week:

COVID Vaccine PSA Contest: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=587371

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: Early Childhood & Elementary Resources: https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/resources/early-childhood-elementary#13

Woke Kindergarten https://www.wokekindergarten.org/

Books for Black Lives Matter at School https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/black-lives-matter-school/

FLU SHOTS: More information on how to prevent getting or spreading the flu is available on the County’s flu website.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/flu.html

School Hours are 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (connect, attendance, announcements at 8:45 am). Please be mindful that instruction for students begins at 9 am, and signing in to class Zoom meetings might take a bit of time!

Please note that Wednesday afternoons are scheduled for student support and teacher planning.

Attendance and Absence Form: Attendance is taken each morning and each afternoon. Students are expected to attend all live virtual leaning classes in which they are enrolled. If they cannot attend due to illness or extenuating circumstances, they may then access the recording of the class to engage in the daily learning during an alternate time within 72 hours of the absence. Parents/Guardians may then submit a Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form (link on school website or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI682JHZy_aI1i9t1CigBdDsj6K48bIjxzMeuJ-QTu-Qw-WA/viewform?entry.255371218=Glen+Haven+ES ) to document that they engaged in the lesson and to request the unexcused absence to be reconciled to “Present”. If extenuating circumstance exist, parent/guardians are encouraged to communicate with the school’s administration ahead of time. The Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form must be completed for each documented absence.

FREE MEALS: Until further notice, meals will continue to be free for all families regardless of FARMS status. This is due to a grant from USDA.

PTA: Request to join GHES PTA MemberHub for PTA communication

https://glenhavenelementary.memberhub.com/join/uwjuo5

Access our store to pay for your PTA membership

Use link https://glenhavenelementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships

***PTA meetings are hosted by the PTA and OPEN TO EVERYONE- membership is not required to attend!!***
Welcome to new and returning parents! Our weekly newsletter, The Scoop, will have plenty of timely information, but please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
- For your future planning: Parent Information Sessions/PTA Meetings convene on the first Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the new PTA Leadership for 2021-2022

Glen Haven PTA Leadership Team – 2021-2022

Position	Serving
Executive Committee
President	Jessica Sniffin
Vice President	Adina Holmes
Vice President – Communications	Roxana Finkelberg
Treasurer	Shahrzad Spieler
Treasurer Elect	Alex DeWire
Secretary	Katie Campana-Scherer
Delegates	Doug Ryan and Christine Halpin

Other ways to help out the PTA:

***Check out our New Virtual GHES Spirit Wear on the Member Hub***

Spirit Wear in new designs and colors are available now on the Member Hub. Orders will be packed twice a month using all Covid19 safety precautions and will be distributed at GHES during to be announced meal distribution dates.

Help our PTA by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo. There are two ways to submit them.

Sending in Box Top Clippings by Mail

1.Join for free at:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

Sign up for eScrip at www.escrip.com earn special savings for you and money for the Glen Haven PTA.
We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Class Dojo: Please make sure you set up a Class Dojo account for your child. Your child’s teacher has the information regarding how to set this up or you can click on this link- https://classdojo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/205417305-Create-a-Parent-Account#web. The school uses Class Dojo for most communications so it is very important for you to have access to your child’s account and check for announcements daily.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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School Information for Parents:

ParentVUE: If you have not activated your ParentVUE account and need your activation code, please email rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net to have it emailed to you.

Parent guides to the Elementary school curriculum:

Student safety: As parents and caregivers, we often have questions about student safety. You can find information about how Montgomery County Public Schools approaches student safety at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2018-2019/Ensuring-Student-Safety.html

Family Resources / Recursos para la familia:

World Language Immersion Program – If you are interested in one of the World Language Immersion Programs, the application process for the 2021-2022 school year is from February 1, 2021 to April 23, 2021.

World Language Immersion Program website for more information:

https://www.montgomerycountyschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/immersion.aspx/

Financial Assistance Programs

Emergency Assistance Relief Payment (EARP) – https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/Coronavirus_EARP.html

The County’s EARP Program is expanding and now more people may qualify. The EARP Program provides financial assistance to:

*low-income households who do not qualify for other types of federal and state support

*low-income families with an adult who has lost income due to a household member having COVID-19

Visit the County’s website (link above) to learn more about the new eligibility guidelines and to apply online – https://montgomerycountymd.seamlessdocs.com/f/ojn3zzdkoz6q

Immigration status is not required for this program.

This program does not count as public charge.

Utility Assistance Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZaTug2nXG4igYPEd56bo4oux4L6V_DQe/view?usp=sharing

RESOURCES FOR RENTERS: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DHCA/covid-19/eviction_process_and_renters.html

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/COVID19_RentReliefProgram.html

COVID-19 School-Age Subsidy Program (CSSP) –

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/cargivers.html

*For low-income families with children at MCPS schools who attend a qualifying full-day childcare program.

*Short term program which may provide assistance paying for childcare between October and January.

*Childcare providers must be licensed and participating in the program.

*If you are eligible for other childcare subsidy programs, you must apply for those first.

*See program website (above) and Instructions for Parents (English / Espanol) for more information and to apply online – https://forms.montgomerycountymd.gov/f/SchoolAgeChildCare

*Can provide assistance to families with undocumented children.

Parent Academy workshops are free workshops that provide information, resources, and tools & tips to support student success. The Parent Academy is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children’s education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children’s academic and emotional well-being, as well as helping them to be college and career ready. Through a variety of learning opportunities, we hope to strengthen our engagement with families and the community. We recognize that behind every successful student are supportive families, teachers, school staff and community members who take an active role in educating our students.

We want our families and students to remain engaged throughout the school year. While we may not be able to meet face-to-face, Student, Family and School Services is excited to provide “Parent Academy TO GO ,” a series of virtual workshops for families to view at home.

Families can access additional information about social emotional support on the

following websites:

● Office of Student and Family Supports and Engagement:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/

● Be Well 365:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/wellbei

ng/index-new.aspx

● Mindful Moments Video Series:

● Waymaking Video Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/waymaking/specials/

● Virtual Parent Academy Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/worksh

ops.aspx

Los talleres de la Academia Para Padres son talleres gratuitos que brindan información, recursos, herramientas y consejos para apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes. La Academia Para Padres está diseñada para informar y empoderar a las familias como defensores y aliados en la educación de sus hijos. Los talleres brindan a las familias información y recursos útiles para apoyar el bienestar académico y emocional de sus hijos, además de ayudarlos a estar preparados para la universidad y la vida profesional. A través de una variedad de oportunidades de aprendizaje, esperamos fortalecer nuestro compromise con las familias y la comunidad. Reconocemos que detrás de cada estudiante exitoso hay familias, maestros, personal escolar y miembros de la comunidad que lo apoyan y que toman un papel activo en la educación de nuestros estudiantes.

A Look Ahead:

June 16 – Last day of school for students!!! Early release day for all students (11:30 am)
June 17 – Professional day for teachers

Check out this Week’s Scoop!

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Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of May 30th

Summer is Coming!:

May is the Month of the Military Caregiver AND Children’s Mental Health Month!
May 31 – Memorial Day: Offices and schools closed

Announcements:

Glen Haven’s End of the Year Celebrations and Kindergarten Orientation: All Promotions/Celebrations will be virtual. There will be more information to follow from teachers. Thank you! Have a great day!

Promotions/End of Year Celebrations:

Wednesday, June 9: 9:00 a.m. – Kindergarten Promotion

10:00 a.m. – PreK Promotion

10:15 a.m. – 4th Grade Celebration

1:00 p.m. – 1st Grade Celebration

Wednesday, June 16: 9:00 a.m. – 2nd Grade Celebration

9:45 a.m. – 3rd Grade Celebration

10:30 a.m.- 5th Grade Promotion

Kindergarten Orientation:

Thursday, August 5 & Friday, August 6

Hello all! We are excited about the new slate of officers (see below) and would love to have you join us for the PTA meeting this Tuesday, June 1st for the vote.

Also below is the zoom link for the meeting. We will only be admitting folks who use a first and last name (with no emojis!)

Thanks!

President GHES PTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: President GHES PTA’s Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 1, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95086957039?pwd=Tmp4UG1tMUlKOE5zKy9lbUkyZmFzUT09

Meeting ID: 950 8695 7039
Passcode: 480872
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Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acWemB4Gfa

Glen Haven PTA Nominating Committee Report

May 30, 2021

Madame President,

The individuals listed below by position have been identified and confirmed as willing candidates for the 2021-2022 election of the Glen Haven PTA Executive Board. The PTA membership will be made aware of the slate of candidates ASAP with elections planned to be held during the June 1, 2021 Glen Haven PTA virtual meeting.

2021-2022 Glen Haven PTA Elected Board Candidates

President (1)

Jessica Sniffin

President-Elect (1)

Vacant

Vice President (2)

Adina Holmes
Roxana Finkelberg (Communications)

Treasurer (1)

1. Shahrzad Spieler

Treasurer-Elect (1)

Alex DeWire

Secretary (1)

Katie Campana-Scherer

Delegate (2)

Douglas Ryan

Christine Halpin

Signed,

Glen Haven PTA Nominating Committee

Identity Offering Assistance to County Residents

Home

Identity is receiving clients and offering services for:

Help in applying for the county’s Rental Relief Program (up to $12,000 for qualifying residents who are behind in rent)
Vaccination information and free COVID-19 testing
Food and SNAP (food stamps)
Care for Kids and referrals for Proyecto Salud Clinic and Care For Your Health
Emergency cash assistance
Connections to other social services in Montgomery County

They are able to offer help in English and Spanish. For more information call Maribel at 301-800-5519 or Rita at 240-306-7626. PLEASE SEE CLASS DOJO FOR INFORMATION ABOVE IN SPANISH.

Immunization Requirements for the 2021-2022 school year.

Immunizations for the students new to MCPS and children in Kindergarten through Grade 12, are available Monday through Friday, by appointment, at location in Rockville and Germantown.

Appointments are available at:

School Health Services Immunization Clinic at Rocking Horse Road: 4910 Macon Road, Rockville; 240-740-3380

Germantown Health Center: 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown; 240-777-3380

Visit this website to view the full list of immunization requirements for students.

PLEASE SEE CLASS DOJO FOR INFORMATION IN SPANISH.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention.

MCPS will continue to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to all students in schools and at designated food distribution sites. The number of grab-and-go sites will be reduced to 24. Meals will be served Monday, Tuesday (double meal day), Thursday and Friday (triple meal day). There will be no service on Wednesdays.

Glen Haven ES will not be a distribution site any longer, however Northwood High School is a distribution site that you can go to starting March 15^th.

Interested in learning more about pedestrian safety and earn prizes including gift cards and safety gadgets? Then enter our Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Art Contest for free! This contest is open to all MCPS students K-5 and ends on June 13^th! For more information on how to enter: Go to https://bit.ly/3347qZU (accessible with personal email only) or https://bit.ly/2QU6ULB (accessible with MCPS/school email)

Email visionzeroartcontest@gmail.com or 178019@mcpsmd.net for any questions!

¡Envíe un correo electrónico a visionzeroartcontest@gmail.com o 178019@mcpsmd.net para cualquier pregunta!

For Military Families:

Something Special Just for MilKids – Appreciation Kit

Chill Drill

Military OneSource book mark

Military OneSource pop socket

Military OneSource photo frame

Sesame Street reusable face mask

Sesame Street enamel pin

Sesame Street magnet

Military Kids Connect passport

“Connecting With Kids in a Disconnected World” book by Trevor Romain

If you have not registered yet on Military One Source—

*How to Create a New Account

Click the “Create an Account” button.

Click the “Register Now” link on the right side of the login page.

Complete all necessary profile information.

Verify your account via email. This will complete the registration process and direct you to the Military Child Appreciation Kit.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/military-child-appreciation-kit-788/

Spring/Summer 2021 Recreation Activity & Summer Camp Registration:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Home

Piano & Violin Lessons: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XeQ_oV0-za12NduqU_-VJdXW3Gr_C2w/view?usp=sharing

GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITIES! Troops Now Forming for Fall 2021!

Who: Parents of Girls Pre K -12^th Grade

Where: Via Zoom, for more information on dates and time and to RSVP please visit https://bit.ly/GirlScouts31-1

For questions please contact:

Christine Lowe, Membership Specialist – (301) 978-3870 or clowe@gscnc.org

https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/sign-up

Silver Spring Sports with AvantiAthletics

Soccer $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 5pm -6pm

Grades 4 to 5 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Basketball $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Tuesdays, Apr 13 – Jun 15 from 5pm – 6pm

Grades 4 to 7 on Thursdays, Apr 15 – Jun 17 from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Registration online at avantiathletics.com and select Junior Academy!

Space is very limited due to our Covid Safety precautions.

Registration includes 4 practices and 2 games each month, all held at Glenallan ES, located at Randolph and Georgia.

Game Days and Scholarships

Game Days are held on Saturday mornings or afternoons, twice a month. Players are encouraged to attend, but attendance is optional.

*For those with reduced or free lunch, please email us about our scholarship program.

Questions? Email us at info@avantiathletics.com or text us at (301) 622-0979

*The various activity information is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery Count, the superintendent, Glen Haven ES, or the Glen Haven PTA. *

At the Parent Meeting regarding the Return to the School Building plan, some members of the PTA had asked about a GHES Amazon Wishlist. This list includes items that students will be able to use at their seats and during indoor recess, etc. A wishlist has been compiled and you may access it in the link below. Thank you so much for your support!

GHES Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYK69GK16LJO?ref_=wl_share

Hello GHES Families!

Want to know more about AlphaBest for before school or after school care? Click here to find out more information-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jyNA–cCEWnIR46B6pjizeiNb3THmL1s/view?usp=sharing

Please complete the AlphaBest interest form using the survey links below.
English: https://form.jotform.com/210453031877149
Spanish: https://form.jotform.com/210453612599155

The 3^rd Town Hall for Racial Justice was a highly positive, successful evening thanks to so many! For those who could not attend we would like to share the GHES 3 Calls to Action and resources for families.

3 Calls to Action:

Action #1:

As a community member, you can pledge to support BLM at School! Community members who sign on and are expected to participate in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

Have a conversation at your dinner table
Share a public statement (on social media or other platform) #BLMatGHES
Attend an event
Promote teacher/student work; share stories / elevate the voices
Donate your space for an event
Donate your skills
Donate money to support the week of action

Action #2

We are inviting our community to sign a petition to request that MCPS publicly acknowledge and support Black Lives Matter at School.

See our petition here

Sign here to show your support: http://bit.ly/BLMatSchoolPetition

Action #3

We ask for your continued engagement and input.

https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/Glen-Haven-Elementary-School-2021.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Hero Squad Program is working with thousands of schools across the country to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. While Glen Haven has chosen not to run a fundraiser for this program this year, if you are interested in donating money to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society please us this link:

Resources for Families:

GHES Summer Lunch Program Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAlpQLScrBBkULGkB4zDJMrJCX8yhVfvHJolq10-mh16Bk2qOry2p-g/viewform

GHES 2021 Summer School Program Information (deadline is June 4^th):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzT_oGQ_c-CJo1hATjx2aZlxWo3ynk4K/view?usp=sharing

Utility Assistance Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZaTug2nXG4igYPEd56bo4oux4L6V_DQe/view?usp=sharing

Department of Recreation Summer Camps 2021: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/

Public Library Updates: https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=36357

New Maryland P-EBT Updates: https://dhs.marylandgov/p-ebt/

FOOD GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html#events

Free Grocery Drive-Thru: Sikh families from the Guru Nanak Foundation of America would like to support your family by providing groceries safely to your car. Just show up and drive—thru!

Every Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. (Gratitude for the support of Montgomery County & Manna Foods)

Location:

Guru Nanak Foundation of America

12917 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, MD 20904

For questions call Neeta (301)728-7138 or Roohi (301) 928-4270 or email fooddrive@gnfa.org

Maryland COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration & Other Information:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html

How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/

Free COVID Vaccine Clinic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3xRvwcPLSJfPmGUawa XNQJM3ITFRYBv/view?usp=sharing

COVID Testing this week:

COVID Vaccine PSA Contest: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=587371

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: Early Childhood & Elementary Resources: https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/resources/early-childhood-elementary#13

Woke Kindergarten https://www.wokekindergarten.org/

Books for Black Lives Matter at School https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/black-lives-matter-school/

FLU SHOTS: More information on how to prevent getting or spreading the flu is available on the County’s flu website.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/flu.html

School Hours are 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (connect, attendance, announcements at 8:45 am). Please be mindful that instruction for students begins at 9 am, and signing in to class Zoom meetings might take a bit of time!

Please note that Wednesday afternoons are scheduled for student support and teacher planning.

Attendance and Absence Form: Attendance is taken each morning and each afternoon. Students are expected to attend all live virtual leaning classes in which they are enrolled. If they cannot attend due to illness or extenuating circumstances, they may then access the recording of the class to engage in the daily learning during an alternate time within 72 hours of the absence. Parents/Guardians may then submit a Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form (link on school website or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI682JHZy_aI1i9t1CigBdDsj6K48bIjxzMeuJ-QTu-Qw-WA/viewform?entry.255371218=Glen+Haven+ES ) to document that they engaged in the lesson and to request the unexcused absence to be reconciled to “Present”. If extenuating circumstance exist, parent/guardians are encouraged to communicate with the school’s administration ahead of time. The Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form must be completed for each documented absence.

FREE MEALS: Until further notice, meals will continue to be free for all families regardless of FARMS status. This is due to a grant from USDA.

PTA: Request to join GHES PTA MemberHub for PTA communication

https://glenhavenelementary.memberhub.com/join/uwjuo5

Access our store to pay for your PTA membership

Use link https://glenhavenelementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships

***PTA meetings are hosted by the PTA and OPEN TO EVERYONE- membership is not required to attend!!***
Welcome to new and returning parents! Our weekly newsletter, The Scoop, will have plenty of timely information, but please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
- For your future planning: Parent Information Sessions/PTA Meetings convene on the first Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the new PTA Leadership for 2020-2021

Glen Haven PTA Leadership Team – 2020-2021

Position	Serving
Executive Committee
President	Jessica Sniffin
Vice President	John Nangle
Vice President – Communications	Roxana Finkelberg
Treasurer	Catherine Beaudette
Treasurer Elect	Shahrzad Spieler
Secretary	Katie Campana-Scherer
Delegates	Doug Ryan

Other ways to help out the PTA:

***Check out our New Virtual GHES Spirit Wear on the Member Hub***

Help our PTA by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo. There are two ways to submit them.

Sending in Box Top Clippings by Mail

1.Join for free at:

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

Sign up for eScrip at www.escrip.com earn special savings for you and money for the Glen Haven PTA.
We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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School Information for Parents:

Extracurricular Activities at Glen Haven:

Drama Club (Grades 1-5) – Students learn about all aspects of drama, including acting, singing, and dancing, as well as how to be a good team member. Grades 4-5 will meet all year (1 x per week Semester 1, 2 x per week Semester 2). Meeting Dates/Times: Grades 4-5 Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 and Thursdays 4:00-5:30 (Semester 2), Grades 4-5 Semester 2 subject to change. Sponsor Emails: Heather.M.Williams@mcpsmd.net

Safety Patrol – Grade 5 – This leadership opportunity for Grade 5 students will begin virtually to train students how to serve as role models for younger students and promote safe arrival and dismissal of students. Meeting Dates/Times to be determined. Sponsor Emails: laura.c.tun@mcpsmd.net

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx

ParentVUE: If you have not activated your ParentVUE account and need your activation code, please email rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net to have it emailed to you.

Parent guides to the Elementary school curriculum:

Family Resources / Recursos para la familia:

World Language Immersion Program website for more information:

https://www.montgomerycountyschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/immersion.aspx/

Financial Assistance Programs

Emergency Assistance Relief Payment (EARP) – https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/Coronavirus_EARP.html

The County’s EARP Program is expanding and now more people may qualify. The EARP Program provides financial assistance to:

*low-income households who do not qualify for other types of federal and state support

*low-income families with an adult who has lost income due to a household member having COVID-19

Visit the County’s website (link above) to learn more about the new eligibility guidelines and to apply online – https://montgomerycountymd.seamlessdocs.com/f/ojn3zzdkoz6q

Immigration status is not required for this program.

This program does not count as public charge.

RESOURCES FOR RENTERS: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DHCA/covid-19/eviction_process_and_renters.html

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/COVID19_RentReliefProgram.html

COVID-19 School-Age Subsidy Program (CSSP) –

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/cargivers.html

*For low-income families with children at MCPS schools who attend a qualifying full-day childcare program.

*Short term program which may provide assistance paying for childcare between October and January.

*Childcare providers must be licensed and participating in the program.

*If you are eligible for other childcare subsidy programs, you must apply for those first.

*See program website (above) and Instructions for Parents (English / Espanol) for more information and to apply online – https://forms.montgomerycountymd.gov/f/SchoolAgeChildCare

*Can provide assistance to families with undocumented children.

Families can access additional information about social emotional support on the

following websites:

● Office of Student and Family Supports and Engagement:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/

● Be Well 365:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/wellbei

ng/index-new.aspx

● Mindful Moments Video Series:

● Waymaking Video Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/waymaking/specials/

● Virtual Parent Academy Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/worksh

ops.aspx

A Look Ahead:

May is the Month of the Military Caregiver AND Children’s Mental Health Month!
May 31 – Memorial Day: Offices and schools closed
June 16 – Last day of school for students!!! Early release day for all students (11:30 am)
June 17 – Professional day for teachers

Happy Monday! Looking for a way to give back to those in need in your community? Check out the MCPS GIVE Backpacks Site below. Thank you! MCPS GIVE BACKpacks Site:

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FLYER IN ENGLISH:
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/community-engagement/2021%20MCPS%20GIVE%20BACKpacks%20Flyer.pdf

FLYER EN ESPANOL:
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/community-engagement/Spanish_2021%20GiveBackPack%20flyer.pdf

Check out this Week’s Scoop!

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Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of May 24th

Enjoy Spring!:

May is the Month of the Military Caregiver AND Children’s Mental Health Month!
May 28 – Principal’s Book of the Month (9 am – 10 am)
May 31 – Memorial Day: Offices and schools closed

Announcements:

Identity Offering Assistance to County Residents

Home

Identity is receiving clients and offering services for:

Help in applying for the county’s Rental Relieft Program (up to $12,000 for qualifying residents who are behind in rent)
Vaccination information and free COVID-19 testing
Food and SNAP (food stamps)
Care for Kids and referrals for Proyecto Salud Clinic and Care For Your Health
Emergency cash assistance
Connections to other social services in Montgomery Count

They are able to offer help in English and Spanish. For more information call Maribel at 301-800-5519 or Rita at 240-306-7626. PLEASE SEE CLASS DOJO FOR INFORMATION ABOVE IN SPANISH.

Immunization Requirements for the 2021-2022 school year.

Immunizations for the students new to MCPS and children in Kindergarten through Grade 12, are available Monday through Friday, by appointment, at location in Rockville and Germantown.

Appointments are available at:

School Health Services Immunization Clinic at Rocking Horse Road: 4910 Macon Road, Rockville; 240-740-3380

Germantown Health Center: 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown; 240-777-3380

Visit this website to view the full list of immunization requirements for students.

PLEASE SEE CLASS DOJO FOR INFORMATION IN SPANISH.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention.

MCPS will continue to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to all students in schools and at designated food distribution sites. The number of grab-and-go sites will be reduced to 24. Meals will be served Monday, Tuesday (double meal day), Thursday and Friday (triple meal day). There will be no service on Wednesdays.

Glen Haven ES will not be a distribution site any longer, however Northwood High School is a distribution site that you can go to starting March 15^th.

Interested in learning more about pedestrian safety and earn prizes including gift cards and safety gadgets? Then enter our Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Art Contest for free! This contest is open to all MCPS students K-5 and ends on June 13^th! For more information on how to enter: Go to https://bit.ly/3347qZU (accessible with personal email only) or https://bit.ly/2QU6ULB (accessible with MCPS/school email)

Email visionzeroartcontest@gmail.com or 178019@mcpsmd.net for any questions!

¡Envíe un correo electrónico a visionzeroartcontest@gmail.com o 178019@mcpsmd.net para cualquier pregunta!

For Military Families:

Something Special Just for MilKids – Appreciation Kit

Chill Drill

Military OneSource book mark

Military OneSource pop socket

Military OneSource photo frame

Sesame Street reusable face mask

Sesame Street enamel pin

Sesame Street magnet

Military Kids Connect passport

“Connecting With Kids in a Disconnected World” book by Trevor Romain

If you have not registered yet on Military One Source—

*How to Create a New Account

Click the “Create an Account” button.

Click the “Register Now” link on the right side of the login page.

Complete all necessary profile information.

Verify your account via email. This will complete the registration process and direct you to the Military Child Appreciation Kit.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/military-child-appreciation-kit-788/

Attention all families matriculating to Sligo Middle School!

The Sligo PTSA Board for 2021-22 has already had a number of people step up or continue to serve. But because the middle school years are so fleeting, we really need parents from younger grades involved so they can work with and be supported by experienced middle school PTSA parents.

We have many roles filled and are still looking for the following:

1. Vice President, Outreach/Communications

Engage with all members of the school community to ensure maximum participation and link PTSA board and the school administration. Oversee and utilize the Listserv; communicate through and maintain social media accounts. Oversee website updates.

2. Vice President, Fundraising

Oversee team of volunteers who raise funds through:

– Fitness Fun Day (student fitness event that coincides with annual giving campaign)

– Food sales at school events

– Spirit wear sales

– and other efforts

Coordinate with the Treasurer to help track incoming funds.

Grab a friend! Co-leaders for these roles are welcomed and encouraged.

We look forward to hearing back from those who are interested in supporting the next level as your child transitions to middle school. Please contact current board member (and former Glen Haven parent) Kate O’Sullivan today! kateosullivanus@yahoo.com

Thank you for your consideration,

The Sligo Middle School PTSA Board

Spring/Summer 2021 Recreation Activity & Summer Camp Registration:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Home

Piano & Violin Lessons: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XeQ_oV0-za12NduqU_-VJdXW3Gr_C2w/view?usp=sharing

GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITIES! Troops Now Forming for Fall 2021!

Who: Parents of Girls Pre K -12^th Grade

Where: Via Zoom, for more information on dates and time and to RSVP please visit https://bit.ly/GirlScouts31-1

For questions please contact:

Christine Lowe, Membership Specialist – (301) 978-3870 or clowe@gscnc.org

https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/sign-up

Silver Spring Sports with AvantiAthletics

Soccer $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 5pm -6pm

Grades 4 to 5 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Basketball $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Tuesdays, Apr 13 – Jun 15 from 5pm – 6pm

Grades 4 to 7 on Thursdays, Apr 15 – Jun 17 from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Registration online at avantiathletics.com and select Junior Academy!

Space is very limited due to our Covid Safety precautions.

Registration includes 4 practices and 2 games each month, all held at Glenallan ES, located at Randolph and Georgia.

Game Days and Scholarships

Game Days are held on Saturday mornings or afternoons, twice a month. Players are encouraged to attend, but attendance is optional.

*For those with reduced or free lunch, please email us about our scholarship program.

Questions? Email us at info@avantiathletics.com or text us at (301) 622-0979

*The various activity information is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery Count, the superintendent, Glen Haven ES, or the Glen Haven PTA. *

At the Parent Meeting regarding the Return to the School Building plan, some members of the PTA had asked about a GHES Amazon Wishlist. This list includes items that students will be able to use at their seats and during indoor recess, etc. A wishlist has been compiled and you may access it in the link below. Thank you so much for your support!

GHES Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYK69GK16LJO?ref_=wl_share

Hello GHES Families!

Want to know more about AlphaBest for before school or after school care? Click here to find out more information-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jyNA–cCEWnIR46B6pjizeiNb3THmL1s/view?usp=sharing

Please complete the AlphaBest interest form using the survey links below.
English: https://form.jotform.com/210453031877149
Spanish: https://form.jotform.com/210453612599155

The 3^rd Town Hall for Racial Justice was a highly positive, successful evening thanks to so many! For those who could not attend we would like to share the GHES 3 Calls to Action and resources for families.

3 Calls to Action:

Action #1:

As a community member, you can pledge to support BLM at School! Community members who sign on and are expected to participate in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

Have a conversation at your dinner table
Share a public statement (on social media or other platform) #BLMatGHES
Attend an event
Promote teacher/student work; share stories / elevate the voices
Donate your space for an event
Donate your skills
Donate money to support the week of action

Action #2

We are inviting our community to sign a petition to request that MCPS publicly acknowledge and support Black Lives Matter at School.

See our petition here

Sign here to show your support: http://bit.ly/BLMatSchoolPetition

Action #3

We ask for your continued engagement and input.

https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/Glen-Haven-Elementary-School-2021.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Hero Squad Program is working with thousands of schools across the country to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. While Glen Haven has chosen not to run a fundraiser for this program this year, if you are interested in donating money to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society please us this link:

Resources for Families:

GHES 2021 Summer School Program Information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzT_oGQ_c-CJo1hATjx2aZlxWo3ynk4K/view?usp=sharing

Department of Recreation Summer Camps 2021: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/

Public Library Updates: https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=36357

New Maryland P-EBT Updates: https://dhs.marylandgov/p-ebt

FOOD GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html#events

Free Grocery Drive-Thru: Sikh families from the Guru Nanak Foundation of America would like to support your family by providing groceries safely to your car. Just show up and drive—thru!

Every Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. (Gratitude for the support of Montgomery County & Manna Foods)

Location:

Guru Nanak Foundation of America

12917 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, MD 20904

For questions call Neeta (301)728-7138 or Roohi (301) 928-4270 or email fooddrive@gnfa.org

Maryland COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration & Other Information:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html

How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/

Free COVID Vaccine Clinic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3xRvwcPLSJfPmGUawa XNQJM3ITFRYBv/view?usp=sharing

COVID Testing this week:

COVID Vaccine PSA Contest: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=587371

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: Early Childhood & Elementary Resources: https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/resources/early-childhood-elementary#13

Woke Kindergarten https://www.wokekindergarten.org/

Books for Black Lives Matter at School https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/black-lives-matter-school/

FLU SHOTS: More information on how to prevent getting or spreading the flu is available on the County’s flu website.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/flu.html

School Hours are 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (connect, attendance, announcements at 8:45 am). Please be mindful that instruction for students begins at 9 am, and signing in to class Zoom meetings might take a bit of time!

Please note that Wednesday afternoons are scheduled for student support and teacher planning.

Attendance and Absence Form: Attendance is taken each morning and each afternoon. Students are expected to attend all live virtual leaning classes in which they are enrolled. If they cannot attend due to illness or extenuating circumstances, they may then access the recording of the class to engage in the daily learning during an alternate time within 72 hours of the absence. Parents/Guardians may then submit a Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form (link on school website or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI682JHZy_aI1i9t1CigBdDsj6K48bIjxzMeuJ-QTu-Qw-WA/viewform?entry.255371218=Glen+Haven+ES ) to document that they engaged in the lesson and to request the unexcused absence to be reconciled to “Present”. If extenuating circumstance exist, parent/guardians are encouraged to communicate with the school’s administration ahead of time. The Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form must be completed for each documented absence.

FREE MEALS: Until further notice, meals will continue to be free for all families regardless of FARMS status. This is due to a grant from USDA.

PTA: Request to join GHES PTA MemberHub for PTA communication

https://glenhavenelementary.memberhub.com/join/uwjuo5

Access our store to pay for your PTA membership

Use link https://glenhavenelementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships

***PTA meetings are hosted by the PTA and OPEN TO EVERYONE- membership is not required to attend!!***
Welcome to new and returning parents! Our weekly newsletter, The Scoop, will have plenty of timely information, but please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
- For your future planning: Parent Information Sessions/PTA Meetings convene on the first Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the new PTA Leadership for 2020-2021

Glen Haven PTA Leadership Team – 2020-2021

Position	Serving
Executive Committee
President	Jessica Sniffin
Vice President	John Nangle
Vice President – Communications	Roxana Finkelberg
Treasurer	Catherine Beaudette
Treasurer Elect	Shahrzad Spieler
Secretary	Katie Campana-Scherer
Delegates	Doug Ryan

Other ways to help out the PTA:

***Check out our New Virtual GHES Spirit Wear on the Member Hub***

Help our PTA by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo. There are two ways to submit them.

Sending in Box Top Clippings by Mail

1.Join for free at:

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

Sign up for eScrip at www.escrip.com earn special savings for you and money for the Glen Haven PTA.
We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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School Information for Parents:

Extracurricular Activities at Glen Haven:

Drama Club (Grades 1-5) – Students learn about all aspects of drama, including acting, singing, and dancing, as well as how to be a good team member. Grades 4-5 will meet all year (1 x per week Semester 1, 2 x per week Semester 2). Meeting Dates/Times: Grades 4-5 Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 and Thursdays 4:00-5:30 (Semester 2), Grades 4-5 Semester 2 subject to change. Sponsor Emails: Heather.M.Williams@mcpsmd.net

Safety Patrol – Grade 5 – This leadership opportunity for Grade 5 students will begin virtually to train students how to serve as role models for younger students and promote safe arrival and dismissal of students. Meeting Dates/Times to be determined. Sponsor Emails: laura.c.tun@mcpsmd.net

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx

ParentVUE: If you have not activated your ParentVUE account and need your activation code, please email rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net to have it emailed to you.

Parent guides to the Elementary school curriculum:

Family Resources / Recursos para la familia:

World Language Immersion Program website for more information:

https://www.montgomerycountyschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/immersion.aspx/

Financial Assistance Programs

Emergency Assistance Relief Payment (EARP) – https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/Coronavirus_EARP.html

The County’s EARP Program is expanding and now more people may qualify. The EARP Program provides financial assistance to:

*low-income households who do not qualify for other types of federal and state support

*low-income families with an adult who has lost income due to a household member having COVID-19

Visit the County’s website (link above) to learn more about the new eligibility guidelines and to apply online – https://montgomerycountymd.seamlessdocs.com/f/ojn3zzdkoz6q

Immigration status is not required for this program.

This program does not count as public charge.

RESOURCES FOR RENTERS: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DHCA/covid-19/eviction_process_and_renters.html

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/COVID19_RentReliefProgram.html

COVID-19 School-Age Subsidy Program (CSSP) –

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/cargivers.html

*For low-income families with children at MCPS schools who attend a qualifying full-day childcare program.

*Short term program which may provide assistance paying for childcare between October and January.

*Childcare providers must be licensed and participating in the program.

*If you are eligible for other childcare subsidy programs, you must apply for those first.

*See program website (above) and Instructions for Parents (English / Espanol) for more information and to apply online – https://forms.montgomerycountymd.gov/f/SchoolAgeChildCare

*Can provide assistance to families with undocumented children.

Families can access additional information about social emotional support on the

following websites:

● Office of Student and Family Supports and Engagement:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/

● Be Well 365:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/wellbei

ng/index-new.aspx

● Mindful Moments Video Series:

● Waymaking Video Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/waymaking/specials/

● Virtual Parent Academy Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/worksh

ops.aspx

A Look Ahead:

May is the Month of the Military Caregiver AND Children’s Mental Health Month!
May 28 – Principal’s Book of the Month (9 am – 10 am)
May 31 – Memorial Day: Offices and schools closed
June 16 – Last day of school for students!!! Early release day for all students (11:30 am)
June 17 – Professional day for teachers

Check out this Week’s Scoop!

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To all of the mom’s out there, wishing you a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day 💕

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of May 9th

Enjoy Spring!:

May is the Month of the Military Caregiver AND Children’s Mental Health Month!
May 3 – 7 – Teacher Appreciation week!!
May 13 – No school for students; professional day for teachers
May 28 – Principal’s Book of the Month (9 am – 10 am)
May 31 – Memorial Day: Offices and schools closed

Announcements:

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention.

MCPS will continue to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to all students in schools and at designated food distribution sites. The number of grab-and-go sites will be reduced to 24. Meals will be served Monday, Tuesday (double meal day), Thursday and Friday (triple meal day). There will be no service on Wednesdays.

Glen Haven ES will not be a distribution site any longer, however Northwood High School is a distribution site that you can go to starting March 15^th.

Interested in learning more about pedestrian safety and earn prizes including gift cards and safety gadgets? Then enter our Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Art Contest for free! This contest is open to all MCPS students K-5 and ends on June 13^th! For more information on how to enter: Go to https://bit.ly/3347qZU (accessible with personal email only) or https://bit.ly/2QU6ULB (accessible with MCPS/school email)

Email visionzeroartcontest@gmail.com or 178019@mcpsmd.net for any questions!

¡Envíe un correo electrónico a visionzeroartcontest@gmail.com o 178019@mcpsmd.net para cualquier pregunta!

For Military Families:

Something Special Just for MilKids – Appreciation Kit

Chill Drill

Military OneSource book mark

Military OneSource pop socket

Military OneSource photo frame

Sesame Street reusable face mask

Sesame Street enamel pin

Sesame Street magnet

Military Kids Connect passport

“Connecting With Kids in a Disconnected World” book by Trevor Romain

If you have not registered yet on Military One Source—

*How to Create a New Account

Click the “Create an Account” button.

Click the “Register Now” link on the right side of the login page.

Complete all necessary profile information.

Verify your account via email. This will complete the registration process and direct you to the Military Child Appreciation Kit.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/military-child-appreciation-kit-788/

Attention all families matriculating to Sligo Middle School!

We have many roles filled and are still looking for the following:

1. Vice President, Outreach/Communications

2. Vice President, Fundraising

Oversee team of volunteers who raise funds through:

– Fitness Fun Day (student fitness event that coincides with annual giving campaign)

– Food sales at school events

– Spirit wear sales

– and other efforts

Coordinate with the Treasurer to help track incoming funds.

Grab a friend! Co-leaders for these roles are welcomed and encouraged.

Thank you for your consideration,

The Sligo Middle School PTSA Board

Spring/Summer 2021 Recreation Activity & Summer Camp Registration:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Home

Piano & Violin Lessons: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XeQ_oV0-za12NduqU_-VJdXW3Gr_C2w/view?usp=sharing

GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITIES! Troops Now Forming for Fall 2021!

Who: Parents of Girls Pre K -12^th Grade

Where: Via Zoom, for more information on dates and time and to RSVP please visit https://bit.ly/GirlScouts31-1

For questions please contact:

Christine Lowe, Membership Specialist – (301) 978-3870 or clowe@gscnc.org

https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/sign-up

Silver Spring Sports with AvantiAthletics

Soccer $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 5pm -6pm

Grades 4 to 5 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Basketball $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Tuesdays, Apr 13 – Jun 15 from 5pm – 6pm

Grades 4 to 7 on Thursdays, Apr 15 – Jun 17 from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Registration online at avantiathletics.com and select Junior Academy!

Space is very limited due to our Covid Safety precautions.

Registration includes 4 practices and 2 games each month, all held at Glenallan ES, located at Randolph and Georgia.

Game Days and Scholarships

Game Days are held on Saturday mornings or afternoons, twice a month. Players are encouraged to attend, but attendance is optional.

*For those with reduced or free lunch, please email us about our scholarship program.

Questions? Email us at info@avantiathletics.com or text us at (301) 622-0979

*The various activity information is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery Count, the superintendent, Glen Haven ES, or the Glen Haven PTA. *

At the Parent Meeting regarding the Return to the School Building plan, some members of the PTA had asked about a GHES Amazon Wishlist. This list includes items that students will be able to use at their seats and during indoor recess, etc. A wishlist has been compiled and you may access it in the link below. Thank you so much for your support!

GHES Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYK69GK16LJO?ref_=wl_share

Hello GHES Families!

Want to know more about AlphaBest for before school or after school care? Click here to find out more information-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jyNA–cCEWnIR46B6pjizeiNb3THmL1s/view?usp=sharing

Please complete the AlphaBest interest form using the survey links below.
English: https://form.jotform.com/210453031877149
Spanish: https://form.jotform.com/210453612599155

The 3^rd Town Hall for Racial Justice was a highly positive, successful evening thanks to so many! For those who could not attend we would like to share the GHES 3 Calls to Action and resources for families.

3 Calls to Action:

Action #1:

As a community member, you can pledge to support BLM at School! Community members who sign on and are expected to participate in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

Have a conversation at your dinner table
Share a public statement (on social media or other platform) #BLMatGHES
Attend an event
Promote teacher/student work; share stories / elevate the voices
Donate your space for an event
Donate your skills
Donate money to support the week of action

Action #2

We are inviting our community to sign a petition to request that MCPS publicly acknowledge and support Black Lives Matter at School.

See our petition here

Sign here to show your support: http://bit.ly/BLMatSchoolPetition

Action #3

We ask for your continued engagement and input.

https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/Glen-Haven-Elementary-School-2021.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Hero Squad Program is working with thousands of schools across the country to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. While Glen Haven has chosen not to run a fundraiser for this program this year, if you are interested in donating money to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society please us this link:

Resources for Families:

FOOD GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html#events

Free Grocery Drive-Thru: Sikh families from the Guru Nanak Foundation of America would like to support your family by providing groceries safely to your car. Just show up and drive—thru!

Every Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. (Gratitude for the support of Montgomery County & Manna Foods)

Location:

Guru Nanak Foundation of America

12917 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, MD 20904

For questions call Neeta (301)728-7138 or Roohi (301) 928-4270 or email fooddrive@gnfa.org

Maryland COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration & Other Information:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html

COVID Testing this week:

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: Early Childhood & Elementary Resources: https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/resources/early-childhood-elementary#13

Woke Kindergarten https://www.wokekindergarten.org/

Books for Black Lives Matter at School https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/black-lives-matter-school/

FLU SHOTS: More information on how to prevent getting or spreading the flu is available on the County’s flu website.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/flu.html

School Hours are 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (connect, attendance, announcements at 8:45 am). Please be mindful that instruction for students begins at 9 am, and signing in to class Zoom meetings might take a bit of time!

Please note that Wednesday afternoons are scheduled for student support and teacher planning.

Attendance and Absence Form: Attendance is taken each morning and each afternoon. Students are expected to attend all live virtual leaning classes in which they are enrolled. If they cannot attend due to illness or extenuating circumstances, they may then access the recording of the class to engage in the daily learning during an alternate time within 72 hours of the absence. Parents/Guardians may then submit a Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form (link on school website or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI682JHZy_aI1i9t1CigBdDsj6K48bIjxzMeuJ-QTu-Qw-WA/viewform?entry.255371218=Glen+Haven+ES ) to document that they engaged in the lesson and to request the unexcused absence to be reconciled to “Present”. If extenuating circumstance exist, parent/guardians are encouraged to communicate with the school’s administration ahead of time. The Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form must be completed for each documented absence.

FREE MEALS: Until further notice, meals will continue to be free for all families regardless of FARMS status. This is due to a grant from USDA.

PTA: Request to join GHES PTA MemberHub for PTA communication

https://glenhavenelementary.memberhub.com/join/uwjuo5

Access our store to pay for your PTA membership

Use link https://glenhavenelementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships

***PTA meetings are hosted by the PTA and OPEN TO EVERYONE- membership is not required to attend!!***
Welcome to new and returning parents! Our weekly newsletter, The Scoop, will have plenty of timely information, but please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
- For your future planning: Parent Information Sessions/PTA Meetings convene on the first Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the new PTA Leadership for 2020-2021

Glen Haven PTA Leadership Team – 2020-2021

Position	Serving
Executive Committee
President	Jessica Sniffin
Vice President	John Nangle
Vice President – Communications	Roxana Finkelberg
Treasurer	Catherine Beaudette
Treasurer Elect	Shahrzad Spieler
Secretary	Katie Campana-Scherer
Delegates	Doug Ryan

Other ways to help out the PTA:

***Check out our New Virtual GHES Spirit Wear on the Member Hub***

Help our PTA by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo. There are two ways to submit them.

Sending in Box Top Clippings by Mail

1.Join for free at:

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

Sign up for eScrip at www.escrip.com earn special savings for you and money for the Glen Haven PTA.
We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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School Information for Parents:

Extracurricular Activities at Glen Haven:

Drama Club (Grades 1-5) – Students learn about all aspects of drama, including acting, singing, and dancing, as well as how to be a good team member. Grades 4-5 will meet all year (1 x per week Semester 1, 2 x per week Semester 2). Meeting Dates/Times: Grades 4-5 Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 and Thursdays 4:00-5:30 (Semester 2), Grades 4-5 Semester 2 subject to change. Sponsor Emails: Heather.M.Williams@mcpsmd.net

Safety Patrol – Grade 5 – This leadership opportunity for Grade 5 students will begin virtually to train students how to serve as role models for younger students and promote safe arrival and dismissal of students. Meeting Dates/Times to be determined. Sponsor Emails: laura.c.tun@mcpsmd.net

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx

ParentVUE: If you have not activated your ParentVUE account and need your activation code, please email rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net to have it emailed to you.

Parent guides to the Elementary school curriculum:

Family Resources / Recursos para la familia:

World Language Immersion Program website for more information:

https://www.montgomerycountyschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/immersion.aspx/

Financial Assistance Programs

Emergency Assistance Relief Payment (EARP) – https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/Coronavirus_EARP.html

The County’s EARP Program is expanding and now more people may qualify. The EARP Program provides financial assistance to:

*low-income households who do not qualify for other types of federal and state support

*low-income families with an adult who has lost income due to a household member having COVID-19

Visit the County’s website (link above) to learn more about the new eligibility guidelines and to apply online – https://montgomerycountymd.seamlessdocs.com/f/ojn3zzdkoz6q

Immigration status is not required for this program.

This program does not count as public charge.

COVID-19 School-Age Subsidy Program (CSSP) –

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/cargivers.html

*For low-income families with children at MCPS schools who attend a qualifying full-day childcare program.

*Short term program which may provide assistance paying for childcare between October and January.

*Childcare providers must be licensed and participating in the program.

*If you are eligible for other childcare subsidy programs, you must apply for those first.

*See program website (above) and Instructions for Parents (English / Espanol) for more information and to apply online – https://forms.montgomerycountymd.gov/f/SchoolAgeChildCare

*Can provide assistance to families with undocumented children.

Families can access additional information about social emotional support on the

following websites:

● Office of Student and Family Supports and Engagement:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/

● Be Well 365:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/wellbei

ng/index-new.aspx

● Mindful Moments Video Series:

● Waymaking Video Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/waymaking/specials/

● Virtual Parent Academy Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/worksh

ops.aspx

A Look Ahead:

Apr 30 – Principal’s Book of the Month (9 am – 10 am)
May is the Month of the Military Caregiver AND Children’s Mental Health Month!
May 3 – 7 – Teacher Appreciation week!!
May 13 – No school for students; professional day for teachers
May 28 – Principal’s Book of the Month (9 am – 10 am)
May 31 – Memorial Day: Offices and schools closed
June 16 – Last day of school for students!!! Early release day for all students (11:30 am)
June 17 – Professional day for teachers

Check out this Week’s Scoop!

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Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of May 3rd

Enjoy Spring!:

May is the Month of the Military Caregiver AND Children’s Mental Health Month!
May 3 – 7 – STAR WARS GHES Teacher Appreciation week!! BECAUSE THE FORCE IS STRONG AT GLEN HAVEN!

Monday, May 3^rd – R2D2 DAY – Wear blue and white like R2D2! Tell your teachers “We R2 happy you are our teacher!”
Tuesday, May 4^th – JEDI MASTER DAY #MayThe4thBeWithYou – Dress up in your favorite Star Wars gear! Make a list of things your teachers have taught you to master and share with your teachers!
Wednesday, May 5^th – WOOKIE WEDNESDAY – Send your teacher some ”warm fuzzies” by taking a picture of you with your pet or favorite stuffed animal and sharing it with your teachers!
Thursday, May 6^th – LIGHT SABER DAY – Wear neon colors! Brighten up your teachers’ classrooms or office by drawing them a colorful picture!
Friday, May 7^th – YODA BEST TEACHER DAY! – Wear green like Yoda! Write your teacher a note telling them why they are the best!

May 13 – No school for students; professional day for teachers
May 28 – Principal’s Book of the Month (9 am – 10 am)
May 31 – Memorial Day: Offices and schools closed

Announcements:

To celebrate Earth Month, the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR) is calling on students in grades 1-5 to submit a short video to our Ultimate MCPS Environmental Talent Show!! Share your opinion/knowledge on an environmental issue or show us why you care about the Earth.

The top 3 (selected by popular vote) will receive $25 gift cards, and all selected entrants will receive a signed certificate! Be featured in the countywide video performance as the perfect way to get involved with MCR early on.

4th and 5th-grade entrants can also join a scheduled Zoom to hear from MCR members and student advocates about when and how to start your SGA journey!

Parents and guardians, please see the poster attached for video ideas and details, and submit your video at tinyurl.com/envirothonsubmission by May 7th! We’re excited to see all your amazing work!

Envirothon Poster.pdf

MCPS will continue to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to all students in schools and at designated food distribution sites. Meals will be served Monday, Tuesday (double meal day), Thursday and Friday (triple meal day). There will be no service on Wednesdays.

Glen Haven ES will not be a distribution site any longer, however Northwood High School is a Grab & Go Site.

Students who are coming back to school in-person do receive the free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. Here is the menu for this week.

English Grab & Go Menu: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MAEzvKPJ5-4ZfEpggLxklS2LGhA6CrBo/view?usp=sharing

Spanish Grab & Go Menu: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b8leHUEVwtTF7L1u07eqivclMU4KiGQN/view?usp=sharing

For Military Families:

Something Special Just for MilKids – Appreciation Kit

Chill Drill

Military OneSource book mark

Military OneSource pop socket

Military OneSource photo frame

Sesame Street reusable face mask

Sesame Street enamel pin

Sesame Street magnet

Military Kids Connect passport

“Connecting With Kids in a Disconnected World” book by Trevor Romain

If you have not registered yet on Military One Source—

*How to Create a New Account

Click the “Create an Account” button.

Click the “Register Now” link on the right side of the login page.

Complete all necessary profile information.

Verify your account via email. This will complete the registration process and direct you to the Military Child Appreciation Kit.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/military-child-appreciation-kit-788/

Spring/Summer 2021 Recreation Activity & Summer Camp Registration:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Home

Piano & Violin Lessons: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XeQ_oV0-za12NduqU_-VJdXW3Gr_C2w/view?usp=sharing

GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITIES! Troops Now Forming for Fall 2021!

Who: Parents of Girls Pre K -12^th Grade

Where: Via Zoom, for more information on dates and time and to RSVP please visit https://bit.ly/GirlScouts31-1

For questions please contact:

Christine Lowe, Membership Specialist – (301) 978-3870 or clowe@gscnc.org

https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/sign-up

Silver Spring Sports with AvantiAthletics

Soccer $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 5pm -6pm

Grades 4 to 5 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Basketball $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Tuesdays, Apr 13 – Jun 15 from 5pm – 6pm

Grades 4 to 7 on Thursdays, Apr 15 – Jun 17 from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Registration online at avantiathletics.com and select Junior Academy!

Space is very limited due to our Covid Safety precautions.

Registration includes 4 practices and 2 games each month, all held at Glenallan ES, located at Randolph and Georgia.

Game Days and Scholarships

Game Days are held on Saturday mornings or afternoons, twice a month. Players are encouraged to attend, but attendance is optional.

*For those with reduced or free lunch, please email us about our scholarship program.

Questions? Email us at info@avantiathletics.com or text us at (301) 622-0979

*The various activity information is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery Count, the superintendent, Glen Haven ES, or the Glen Haven PTA. *

At the Parent Meeting regarding the Return to the School Building plan, some members of the PTA had asked about a GHES Amazon Wishlist. This list includes items that students will be able to use at their seats and during indoor recess, etc. A wishlist has been compiled and you may access it in the link below. Thank you so much for your support!

GHES Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYK69GK16LJO?ref_=wl_share

Hello GHES Families!

Want to know more about AlphaBest for before school or after school care? Click here to find out more information-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jyNA–cCEWnIR46B6pjizeiNb3THmL1s/view?usp=sharing

Please complete the AlphaBest interest form using the survey links below.
English: https://form.jotform.com/210453031877149
Spanish: https://form.jotform.com/210453612599155

The 3^rd Town Hall for Racial Justice was a highly positive, successful evening thanks to so many! We would like to share the GHES 3 Calls to Action and resources for families.

3 Calls to Action:

Action #1:

As a community member, you can pledge to support BLM at School! Community members who sign on and are expected to participate in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

Have a conversation at your dinner table
Share a public statement (on social media or other platform) #BLMatGHES
Attend an event
Promote teacher/student work; share stories / elevate the voices
Donate your space for an event
Donate your skills
Donate money to support the week of action

Action #2

We are inviting our community to sign a petition to request that MCPS publicly acknowledge and support Black Lives Matter at School.

See our petition here

Sign here to show your support: http://bit.ly/BLMatSchoolPetition

Action #3

We ask for your continued engagement and input.

https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/Glen-Haven-Elementary-School-2021.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Hero Squad Program is working with thousands of schools across the country to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. While Glen Haven has chosen not to run a fundraiser for this program this year, if you are interested in donating money to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society please us this link:

Resources for Families:

FOOD GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html#events

Free Grocery Drive-Thru: Sikh families from the Guru Nanak Foundation of America would like to support your family by providing groceries safely to your car. Just show up and drive—thru!

Every Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. (Gratitude for the support of Montgomery County & Manna Foods)

Location:

Guru Nanak Foundation of America

12917 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, MD 20904

For questions call Neeta (301)728-7138 or Roohi (301) 928-4270 or email fooddrive@gnfa.org

How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine:

https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/

COVID Testing this week:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html

Resources for Renters:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DHCA/covid-19/eviction_process_and_renters.html

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/COVID19_RentReliefProgram.html

Department of Recreation Summer Camps 2021: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/

Medical Equipment Assistance: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/Resources/Files/A&D%20Docs/DND/DNDLoanClosets.pdf

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: Early Childhood & Elementary Resources: https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/resources/early-childhood-elementary#13

Woke Kindergarten https://www.wokekindergarten.org/

Books for Black Lives Matter at School https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/black-lives-matter-school/

FLU SHOTS: More information on how to prevent getting or spreading the flu is available on the County’s flu website.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/flu.html

School Hours are 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (connect, attendance, announcements at 8:45 am). Please be mindful that instruction for students begins at 9 am, and signing in to class Zoom meetings might take a bit of time!

Please note that Wednesday afternoons are scheduled for student support and teacher planning.

Attendance and Absence Form: Attendance is taken each morning and each afternoon. Students are expected to attend all live virtual leaning classes in which they are enrolled. If they cannot attend due to illness or extenuating circumstances, they may then access the recording of the class to engage in the daily learning during an alternate time within 72 hours of the absence. Parents/Guardians may then submit a Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form (link on school website or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI682JHZy_aI1i9t1CigBdDsj6K48bIjxzMeuJ-QTu-Qw-WA/viewform?entry.255371218=Glen+Haven+ES ) to document that they engaged in the lesson and to request the unexcused absence to be reconciled to “Present”. If extenuating circumstance exist, parent/guardians are encouraged to communicate with the school’s administration ahead of time. The Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form must be completed for each documented absence.

FREE MEALS: Until further notice, meals will continue to be free for all families regardless of FARMS status. This is due to a grant from USDA.

PTA: Request to join GHES PTA MemberHub for PTA communication

https://glenhavenelementary.memberhub.com/join/uwjuo5

Access our store to pay for your PTA membership

Use link https://glenhavenelementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships

***PTA meetings are hosted by the PTA and OPEN TO EVERYONE- membership is not required to attend!!***
Welcome to new and returning parents! Our weekly newsletter, The Scoop, will have plenty of timely information, but please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
- For your future planning: Parent Information Sessions/PTA Meetings convene on the first Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the new PTA Leadership for 2020-2021

Glen Haven PTA Leadership Team – 2020-2021

Position	Serving
Executive Committee
President	Jessica Sniffin
Vice President	John Nangle
Vice President – Communications	Roxana Finkelberg
Treasurer	Catherine Beaudette
Treasurer Elect	Shahrzad Spieler
Secretary	Katie Campana-Scherer
Delegates	Doug Ryan

Other ways to help out the PTA:

***Check out our New Virtual GHES Spirit Wear on the Member Hub***

Help our PTA by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo. There are two ways to submit them.

Sending in Box Top Clippings by Mail

1.Join for free at:

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

Sign up for eScrip at www.escrip.com earn special savings for you and money for the Glen Haven PTA.
We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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School Information for Parents:

Extracurricular Activities at Glen Haven:

Drama Club (Grades 1-5) – Students learn about all aspects of drama, including acting, singing, and dancing, as well as how to be a good team member. Grades 4-5 will meet all year (1 x per week Semester 1, 2 x per week Semester 2). Meeting Dates/Times: Grades 4-5 Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 and Thursdays 4:00-5:30 (Semester 2), Grades 4-5 Semester 2 subject to change. Sponsor Emails: Heather.M.Williams@mcpsmd.net

Safety Patrol – Grade 5 – This leadership opportunity for Grade 5 students will begin virtually to train students how to serve as role models for younger students and promote safe arrival and dismissal of students. Meeting Dates/Times to be determined. Sponsor Emails: laura.c.tun@mcpsmd.net

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx

ParentVUE: If you have not activated your ParentVUE account and need your activation code, please email rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net to have it emailed to you.

Parent guides to the Elementary school curriculum:

Family Resources / Recursos para la familia:

World Language Immersion Program website for more information:

https://www.montgomerycountyschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/immersion.aspx/

Financial Assistance Programs

Emergency Assistance Relief Payment (EARP) – https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/Coronavirus_EARP.html

The County’s EARP Program is expanding and now more people may qualify. The EARP Program provides financial assistance to:

*low-income households who do not qualify for other types of federal and state support

*low-income families with an adult who has lost income due to a household member having COVID-19

Visit the County’s website (link above) to learn more about the new eligibility guidelines and to apply online – https://montgomerycountymd.seamlessdocs.com/f/ojn3zzdkoz6q

Immigration status is not required for this program.

This program does not count as public charge.

COVID-19 School-Age Subsidy Program (CSSP) –

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/cargivers.html

*For low-income families with children at MCPS schools who attend a qualifying full-day childcare program.

*Short term program which may provide assistance paying for childcare between October and January.

*Childcare providers must be licensed and participating in the program.

*If you are eligible for other childcare subsidy programs, you must apply for those first.

*See program website (above) and Instructions for Parents (English / Espanol) for more information and to apply online – https://forms.montgomerycountymd.gov/f/SchoolAgeChildCare

*Can provide assistance to families with undocumented children.

Families can access additional information about social emotional support on the

following websites:

● Office of Student and Family Supports and Engagement:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/

● Be Well 365:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/wellbei

ng/index-new.aspx

● Mindful Moments Video Series:

● Waymaking Video Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/waymaking/specials/

● Virtual Parent Academy Series:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/worksh

ops.aspx

A Look Ahead:

May is the Month of the Military Caregiver AND Children’s Mental Health Month!
May 3 – 7 – Teacher Appreciation week!!
May 13 – No school for students; professional day for teachers
May 28 – Principal’s Book of the Month (9 am – 10 am)
May 31 – Memorial Day: Offices and schools closed
June 16 – Last day of school for students!!! Early release day for all students (11:30 am)
June 17 – Professional day for teachers

Check out this Week’s Scoop!

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Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of April 26^th

Enjoy Spring!:

April is Month of the Military Child!!
Apr 30 – Principal’s Book of the Month (9 am – 10 am)

Announcements:

To celebrate Earth Month, the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association (MCR) is calling on students in grades 1-5 to submit a short video to our Ultimate MCPS Environmental Talent Show!! Share your opinion/knowledge on an environmental issue or show us why you care about the Earth.

The top 3 (selected by popular vote) will receive $25 gift cards, and all selected entrants will receive a signed certificate! Be featured in the countywide video performance as the perfect way to get involved with MCR early on.

4th and 5th-grade entrants can also join a scheduled Zoom to hear from MCR members and student advocates about when and how to start your SGA journey!

Parents and guardians, please see the poster attached for video ideas and details, and submit your video at tinyurl.com/envirothonsubmission by May 7th! We’re excited to see all your amazing work!

Envirothon Poster.pdf

MCPS will continue to provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to all students in schools and at designated food distribution sites. The number of grab-and-go sites will be reduced to 24. Meals will be served Monday, Tuesday (double meal day), Thursday and Friday (triple meal day). There will be no service on Wednesdays.

Glen Haven ES will not be a distribution site any longer, however Northwood High School is a distribution site that you can go to starting March 15^th.

For Military Families:

Something Special Just for MilKids – Appreciation Kit

Chill Drill

Military OneSource book mark

Military OneSource pop socket

Military OneSource photo frame

Sesame Street reusable face mask

Sesame Street enamel pin

Sesame Street magnet

Military Kids Connect passport

“Connecting With Kids in a Disconnected World” book by Trevor Romain

If you have not registered yet on Military One Source—

*How to Create a New Account

Click the “Create an Account” button.

Click the “Register Now” link on the right side of the login page.

Complete all necessary profile information.

Verify your account via email. This will complete the registration process and direct you to the Military Child Appreciation Kit.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/military-child-appreciation-kit-788/

Spring/Summer 2021 Recreation Activity & Summer Camp Registration:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Home

Piano & Violin Lessons: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XeQ_oV0-za12NduqU_-VJdXW3Gr_C2w/view?usp=sharing

GIRL SCOUT OPPORTUNITIES! Troops Now Forming for Fall 2021!

Who: Parents of Girls Pre K -12^th Grade

Where: Via Zoom, for more information on dates and time and to RSVP please visit https://bit.ly/GirlScouts31-1

For questions please contact:

Christine Lowe, Membership Specialist – (301) 978-3870 or clowe@gscnc.org

https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/sign-up

Silver Spring Sports with AvantiAthletics

Soccer $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 5pm -6pm

Grades 4 to 5 on Thursdays, Apr 8 – Jun 10 Practice Times from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Basketball $79 / monthly

Grades 2 to 3 on Tuesdays, Apr 13 – Jun 15 from 5pm – 6pm

Grades 4 to 7 on Thursdays, Apr 15 – Jun 17 from 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Registration online at avantiathletics.com and select Junior Academy!

Space is very limited due to our Covid Safety precautions.

Registration includes 4 practices and 2 games each month, all held at Glenallan ES, located at Randolph and Georgia.

Game Days and Scholarships

Game Days are held on Saturday mornings or afternoons, twice a month. Players are encouraged to attend, but attendance is optional.

*For those with reduced or free lunch, please email us about our scholarship program.

Questions? Email us at info@avantiathletics.com or text us at (301) 622-0979

*The various activity information is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery Count, the superintendent, Glen Haven ES, or the Glen Haven PTA. *

At the Parent Meeting regarding the Return to the School Building plan, some members of the PTA had asked about a GHES Amazon Wishlist. This list includes items that students will be able to use at their seats and during indoor recess, etc. A wishlist has been compiled and you may access it in the link below. Thank you so much for your support!

GHES Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYK69GK16LJO?ref_=wl_share

Hello GHES Families!

Want to know more about AlphaBest for before school or after school care? Click here to find out more information-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jyNA–cCEWnIR46B6pjizeiNb3THmL1s/view?usp=sharing

Please complete the AlphaBest interest form using the survey links below.
English: https://form.jotform.com/210453031877149
Spanish: https://form.jotform.com/210453612599155

The 3^rd Town Hall for Racial Justice was a highly positive, successful evening thanks to so many! For those who could not attend we would like to share the GHES 3 Calls to Action and resources for families.

3 Calls to Action:

Action #1:

As a community member, you can pledge to support BLM at School! Community members who sign on and are expected to participate in AT LEAST ONE of the following ways:

Have a conversation at your dinner table
Share a public statement (on social media or other platform) #BLMatGHES
Attend an event
Promote teacher/student work; share stories / elevate the voices
Donate your space for an event
Donate your skills
Donate money to support the week of action

Action #2

We are inviting our community to sign a petition to request that MCPS publicly acknowledge and support Black Lives Matter at School.

See our petition here

Sign here to show your support: http://bit.ly/BLMatSchoolPetition

Action #3

We ask for your continued engagement and input.

https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/Glen-Haven-Elementary-School-2021.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Hero Squad Program is working with thousands of schools across the country to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. While Glen Haven has chosen not to run a fundraiser for this program this year, if you are interested in donating money to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society please us this link:

Resources for Families:

FOOD GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html#events

Free Grocery Drive-Thru: Sikh families from the Guru Nanak Foundation of America would like to support your family by providing groceries safely to your car. Just show up and drive—thru!

Every Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. (Gratitude for the support of Montgomery County & Manna Foods)

Location:

Guru Nanak Foundation of America

12917 Old Columbia Pike

Silver Spring, MD 20904

For questions call Neeta (301)728-7138 or Roohi (301) 928-4270 or email fooddrive@gnfa.org

Maryland COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration & Other Information:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html

COVID Testing this week:

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice: Early Childhood & Elementary Resources: https://www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-matter/resources/early-childhood-elementary#13

Woke Kindergarten https://www.wokekindergarten.org/

Books for Black Lives Matter at School https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/black-lives-matter-school/

FLU SHOTS: More information on how to prevent getting or spreading the flu is available on the County’s flu website.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/flu.html

School Hours are 8:45 am – 3:15 pm (connect, attendance, announcements at 8:45 am). Please be mindful that instruction for students begins at 9 am, and signing in to class Zoom meetings might take a bit of time!

Please note that Wednesday afternoons are scheduled for student support and teacher planning.

Attendance and Absence Form: Attendance is taken each morning and each afternoon. Students are expected to attend all live virtual leaning classes in which they are enrolled. If they cannot attend due to illness or extenuating circumstances, they may then access the recording of the class to engage in the daily learning during an alternate time within 72 hours of the absence. Parents/Guardians may then submit a Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form (link on school website or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI682JHZy_aI1i9t1CigBdDsj6K48bIjxzMeuJ-QTu-Qw-WA/viewform?entry.255371218=Glen+Haven+ES ) to document that they engaged in the lesson and to request the unexcused absence to be reconciled to “Present”. If extenuating circumstance exist, parent/guardians are encouraged to communicate with the school’s administration ahead of time. The Live Virtual Lesson Absence Form must be completed for each documented absence.

FREE MEALS: Until further notice, meals will continue to be free for all families regardless of FARMS status. This is due to a grant from USDA.

PTA: Request to join GHES PTA MemberHub for PTA communication

https://glenhavenelementary.memberhub.com/join/uwjuo5

Access our store to pay for your PTA membership

Use link https://glenhavenelementary.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships

***PTA meetings are hosted by the PTA and OPEN TO EVERYONE- membership is not required to attend!!***
Welcome to new and returning parents! Our weekly newsletter, The Scoop, will have plenty of timely information, but please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
- For your future planning: Parent Information Sessions/PTA Meetings convene on the first Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the new PTA Leadership for 2020-2021

Glen Haven PTA Leadership Team – 2020-2021

Position	Serving
Executive Committee
President	Jessica Sniffin
Vice President	John Nangle
Vice President – Communications	Roxana Finkelberg
Treasurer	Catherine Beaudette
Treasurer Elect	Shahrzad Spieler
Secretary	Katie Campana-Scherer
Delegates	Doug Ryan

Other ways to help out the PTA:

***Check out our New Virtual GHES Spirit Wear on the Member Hub***

Help our PTA by purchasing items with the Box Tops for Education logo. There are two ways to submit them.

Sending in Box Top Clippings by Mail

1.Join for free at:

Find our school & sign up.

2. Go to Submit Box Tops and follow the steps for how to organize the clippings for mail and fill out submission form.

3.SEND YOUR BOX TOPS TO:

    Box Tops for Education
    350 Victor St.
    Highland Park, MI 48203

Digital Submission of Box Tops

1. Download the Box Tops app & create a free account

2. Shop as you normally would

3. Then simply scan your store receipts and to find participating products (it doesn’t have to be the same day you shopped)

4. The app will automatically credit your school’s Box Tops earnings online

Sign up for eScrip at www.escrip.com earn special savings for you and money for the Glen Haven PTA.
We now have a new way to support your Glen Haven PTA! If you shop on Amazon, use our Amazon Smile link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6018965) to donate some of the proceeds for your purchase to Glen Haven PTA. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Glen Haven PTA!
Register your Giant card at https://giantfood.com/school-rewards/. For each purchase that you make, Giant will donate to Glen Haven Elementary.

Like us on Facebook! Glen Haven PTA @glenhavenpta (https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/)

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School Information for Parents:

Extracurricular Activities at Glen Haven:

Drama Club (Grades 1-5) – Students learn about all aspects of drama, including acting, singing, and dancing, as well as how to be a good team member. Grades 4-5 will meet all year (1 x per week Semester 1, 2 x per week Semester 2). Meeting Dates/Times: Grades 4-5 Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 and Thursdays 4:00-5:30 (Semester 2), Grades 4-5 Semester 2 subject to change. Sponsor Emails: Heather.M.Williams@mcpsmd.net

Safety Patrol – Grade 5 – This leadership opportunity for Grade 5 students will begin virtually to train students how to serve as role models for younger students and promote safe arrival and dismissal of students. Meeting Dates/Times to be determined. Sponsor Emails: laura.c.tun@mcpsmd.net