Glen Haven Elementary School PTA

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of April 22

April 23, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

Special Education Parent Involvement Survey – Parents of students receiving special education services, make your voices heard and complete this survey by May 1^st. Please see link for more information.

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/glenhavenes/news/news.aspx?id=582547

2017-2018 GHES Yearbooks!– It’s that time of year again to order your Yearbooks! Please see Ms. Rykoskey or Mrs. Vactor to purchase. Cost: $22 (checks payable to GHES) or cash accepted. Online orders can be made using a credit card at the link below:

https://classic-photo.mypaysimple.com/s/glen-haven-elementary-school

Preschool Education Program (PEP) – There are limited openings in the PEP classes at Glen Haven Elementary School. PEP classes enable students with and without disabilities to learn together in a five day per week half-day classroom setting. These classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 11:25am. If your child turns 3yo by September 1, 2018, then they are eligible to enroll. The tuition is $150 per semester ($300 for the entire school year). Please contact Susan Schindler, PEP Parent Educator at 301.649.8051 ex. 126 for more information or to enroll your child. Applications can also be picked up in the Glen Haven Elementary School Main Office.

Kindergarten Orientation – Do you have a child that will be 5 years old by September 1, 2018? If yes, then you can register your child for Kindergarten. Orientation will take place at Glen Haven ES on Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4 from 9:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please call Ms. Perez at 301-649-8051 to set up your appointment for either day. *Please note- there will be NO Kindergarten classes for students currently (2017-2018) in Kindergarten on May 3 and May 4. All other grade levels (1st-5th) will have school on both days.*

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

Help out the PTA – Box tops, Amazon Smile, Mable’s Labels, CertifiKid, eScrips, and Giant. Please see the link below to see more information on how YOU and these organizations can help the GHES PTA.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hni70rrfmunsxof/Copy of PTAFundraisingFlyer.pdf?dl=0

This Week:

4/23 – 4/27 Academic Spirit Week

4/23 – “Cozy Up to Learning!” Wear pajamas and sneakers.

4/24 – “Hats off to Academics!” Wear a hat.

4/25 – “Sock it to Learning?! Wear crazy or mismatched socks.

4/26 – “We are all Scientists!” Dress like a scientist.

4/27 – “Show PBOM Spirit!” Wear purple to support military families.

4/23 – 4/27 Book Fair –

4/23 – open from 8:40am – 3:00pm

4/24 – open from 8:40am – 3:00pm

4/25 – open from 8:40am – 3:00pm

4/26 – open from 8:40am – 3:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm

4/27 – open from 8:40am – 11:40am

4/26 – Spring Academic Night – From 6:00pm – 7:30 pm. You are invited to visit the science fair, play academic games, see the cell art show, visit the book fair, and more! Also, students who attend will receive 10 dojo points.
4/27 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Parent Meeting/PBOM – Ennis invites parents to school for a parent meeting and then into the classrooms to read to their child’s class (or another class that could use a reader). Please arrive at 8:45 for the meet and greet. The Parent Meeting will start at 9am. The topic is “Focusing on the Military Child.” Then everyone will head to the classrooms at 9:30 for a dance party and to read the book of the month. Interested in being a volunteer reader? Feel free to contact your child’s teacher or contact Ms. Lucina at Jennifer_M_Lucina@mcpsmd.org Show PBOM spirit by wearing purple to honor military families during the Month of the Military Child.

4/27 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast – At 10:00am following PBOM.

A Look Ahead:

5/1 – PTA Meeting
5/3 – Kindergarten Orientation
5/4 – Kindergarten Orientation
5/4 – Movie Night
5/7 – 5-11 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/9 – 5^th Grade Panoramic Picture Day / Staff Group Picture
5/17 – Spring Concert
5/25 – Drama Club Performance
5/30 – Field Day (Kindergarten – 2^nd grade)
5/31 – Field Day (3^rd grade – 5^th grade)

Misc/Community News

GTLD Network’s Book Swap and Discussion – Thursday, April 26 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Walter Johnson High School (6400 Rock Spring Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814) in the Media Center.

Parents are always searching for new insights and tools to help our kids. As a result, we can amass a good number of books and guides in our homes! In the spirit of spring cleaning and sharing resources as a parent network, join us for our first-ever book swap. Please bring to the meeting any books you have found useful and get ready to take home some new ones!

We’ll also have a group discussion led by Buffy Elliott about our March book club selection, The Self-Driven Child, co-written by local experts Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson. Please RSVP to Buffy Elliott at larselliott@gmail.com or text 703-298-5674.

Special Education Summit – The summit will take place from 8:15 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 28 at Quince Orchard High School, 15800 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg. Click on the link for more information.

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/special-education-summit-set-april-28/

MCPS School Health Services – See below to learn more about the health services provided through Montgomery County Public School

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentservices/mentalhealth/school-health-services.aspx

Wheaton Rescue Squad 4^th Annual Shrimp & Oyster Feast – Support the Wheaton Rescue Squad on Sunday, April 29, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. See the link for more details.

https://patch.com/maryland/kensington/calendar/event/20180429/315564/wheaton-rescue-squad-4th-annual-shrimp-oyster-feast

Silver Spring Library –

English Conversation Club (4/23 11:30am – 1:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129336

Children’s Day/Book Day Celebration (4/28 11:00am)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=137965

Lego Weekend Play (4/28 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 4/22 1:00pm – 4:30pm) http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129790

Bilingual Storytime- Amharic (4/28 1:30pm – 3:15pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138828

Wheaton Library –

Homework Help (4/23 4:30pm – 6:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=145788

Pajama Storytime (4/23 6:30pm – 7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124887

Homework Help (4/25 4:30pm – 6:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=145789

Me and You-kulele Sing-a-long (4/26 4:00pm -4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124413

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of April 15

April 16, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

https://classic-photo.mypaysimple.com/s/glen-haven-elementary-school

Preschool Education Program (PEP) – There are limited openings in the PEP classes at Glen Haven Elementary School. PEP classes enable students with and without disabilities to learn together in a five day per week half-day classroom setting. These classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 11:25am. If your child turns 3 by September 1, 2018, then they are eligible to enroll. The tuition is $150 per semester ($300 for the entire school year). Please contact Susan Schindler, PEP Parent Educator at 301.649.8051 ex. 126 for more information or to enroll your child. Applications can also be picked up in the Glen Haven Elementary School Main Office.

Pre-K Registration – Pre-K Registration will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 9:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Glen Haven Elementary School. Interested parents should call the Pre-K office to set up a time to register at 301-230-0676. More information about Pre-K can be found at this website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/dtecps/earlychildhood/prek/registration.aspx

After School Programs – If you would like to sign up your child for after school programs please do so ASAP!
Mondays: Basketball (PreK-5th)- 4/16-6/4
https://avantiathletics.leagueapps.com/events/617955-glen-haven-basketball

Tuesdays: Dance (K-2nd)- 4/3-6/5 (Street Jazz)
https://form.jotform.com/80696927884175

Wednesdays: Cooking (Decadent Desserts) or Remote Control Robotics Engineering (K-5th) – 4/4-5/23
http://www.smileactivitiesandevents.com/glen-haven-es/

Thursdays: Dance (3rd-5th)- 4/5-6/7 (Ballet/Lyrical)
https://form.jotform.com/80696927884175

Thursdays: Karate (1st-5th)- 4/19-6/7
http://www.askmartialarts.org/after-schoolprogram.html

Fridays: Outdoor Soccer (PreK-5th)- 4/20-6/1
https://avantiathletics.leagueapps.com/events/621111-glen-haven-soccer

Fridays: Fashion Design (K-5th)- 4/6-5/25
http://www.smileactivitiesandevents.com/glen-haven-es/

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hni70rrfmunsxof/Copy of PTAFundraisingFlyer.pdf?dl=0

This Week:

4/16 – Picture Day – Students will be invited to take individual as well as class photos. To access a printable order form please click on the link below:
http://www.classic-photo.com/orderforms/md_indgrp_spring2018.pdf
Please send in your order form and payment with your student on picture day. If you have any questions, feel free to call Classic directly at 1.800.869.9515.
4/16 – Dine Out Fundraiser at Five Guys (10510 Connecticut Avenue Kensington, MD 20895). Five Guys will donate 15% of your purchase from 5pm to 9pm to the GHES PTA.
4/19 – Report Card Distribution
4/21 – Annual Sweep the Creek – From 9:00am – 11:00am rain or shine. Please meet at the end of Windham Lane by the footbridge (behind GHES). We will clean up the community, working our way back to Glen Haven Park and school grounds. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Students will receive 25 dojo points for a minimum of 25-30 minutes of clean up. Afterwards, please join everyone at the Community Fair from 11:00am – 1:30pm in the GHES cafeteria. There will be food and other items for purchase. If you would like to reserve your own table with activities and/or food please contact Jenny Valenzuela at 240.406.0461.

A Look Ahead:

4/23 – 4/27 Academic Spirit Week
4/23 – 4/27 Book Fair
4/26 – Spring Academic /STEM Fair Night
4/27 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Parent Meeting/PBOM
4/27 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Misc/Community News:

Stay Alert Stay Alive Campaign – This campaign is part of Montgomery County’s Vision Zero initiative to reduce severe and fatal collisions among vehicle occupants, bicyclists and pedestrians. The National Safety Council has identified April as Distracted Driving Awareness month.

http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=21997

2017-2018 School Year – This academic school year has been extended to June 15. See link for more information.

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/2017-2018-school-year-extended-june-15/

Mental Health and Wellness Forum -MCPS and MCCPTA are jointly organizing the first-ever mental health and wellness forum on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Gaithersburg High School. See this link for online registration form for the conference: https://goo.gl/forms/ eHVPgj6erLeoXxSW2

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/special-education-summit-set-april-28/

Silver Spring Library –

English Conversation Club (4/16 11:30am – 1:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129335

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (4/17 9:30am – 7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141450

Read to a Dog (4/17 7:00pm – 8:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=121880

Vinyl Day Festival – Just for the Record (4/21 11:00am – 4:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=143934

Lego Weekend Play (4/21 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 4/22 1:00pm – 4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129789

Worms! (4/21 1:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138607

STEM SMART: Crime Scene Investigations – Escape Room (4/22 2:00pm – 4:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138603

Wheaton Library –

Homework Help (4/16 4:30pm – 6:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=145786

Homework Help (4/18 4:30pm – 6:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=145787

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of April 8

April 9, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

https://classic-photo.mypaysimple.com/s/glen-haven-elementary-school

Tuesdays: Dance (K-2nd)- 4/3-6/5 (Street Jazz)
https://form.jotform.com/80696927884175

Wednesdays: Cooking (Decadent Desserts) or Remote Control Robotics Engineering (K-5th) – 4/4-5/23
http://www.smileactivitiesandevents.com/glen-haven-es/

Thursdays: Dance (3rd-5th)- 4/5-6/7 (Ballet/Lyrical)
https://form.jotform.com/80696927884175

Thursdays: Karate (1st-5th)- 4/19-6/7
http://www.askmartialarts.org/after-schoolprogram.html

Fridays: Outdoor Soccer (PreK-5th)- 4/20-6/1
https://avantiathletics.leagueapps.com/events/621111-glen-haven-soccer

Fridays: Fashion Design (K-5th)- 4/6-5/25
http://www.smileactivitiesandevents.com/glen-haven-es/

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hni70rrfmunsxof/Copy of PTAFundraisingFlyer.pdf?dl=0

This Week:

4/9 – Early Release Day – Students will be released at 12:55pm.

A Look Ahead:

4/16 – Dine Out Fundraiser at Five Guys (Kensington)
4/19 – Report Card Distribution
4/21 – Sweep the Creek
4/27 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Parent Meeting/PBOM
4/27 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
4/23 – 4/27 Book Fair
4/26 – Spring Academic /STEM Fair Night

Misc/Community News:

2017-2018 School Year – This academic school year has been extended to June 15. See link for more information.

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/2017-2018-school-year-extended-june-15/

Parent Academy – New workshops offered this spring. The spring session of the MCPS Parent Academy will begin on Wednesday, April 11. For more information and the full schedule please go to this link.

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/parent-academy-offers-new-workshops-4/

Skher Brown and the Dancing Warriors Ensemble – On April 14 at 11am come see a free performance of Capoeira Angola, an Afro-Brasilian art form that draws from dance, martial arts, music, and stories of distant lands. This event will be held at Glenallan Elementary School (12520 Heurich Road, Wheaton, MD 20902) http://www.interactstory.com/wheaton

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/special-education-summit-set-april-28/

Silver Spring Library –

Read to a Dog (4/9 7:00pm – 8:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138855

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (4/10 9:30am – 7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141449

Bilingual Spanish Storytime (4/14 11:00am – 11:30am)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138823

Dream Flower with Roslyn Cambridge (4/14 11:30am – 1:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=143945

Lego Weekend Play (4/14 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 4/15 1:00pm – 4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129788

Celebrate National Robotics Week! (4/14 2:00pm – 4:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=143924

Wheaton Library –

Pajama Storytime (4/9 6:30pm -7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124885

Homework Help (4/11 4:30pm – 6:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=145785

How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft (4/11 5:00pm – 6:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=137958

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of April 1

April 1, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements
After School Programs – Programs will begin when we return from Spring Break! Don’t forget to sign your child up!

Mondays: Basketball (PreK-5th)- 4/16-6/4
https://avantiathletics.leagueapps.com/events/617955-glen-haven-basketball

Tuesdays: Dance (K-2nd)- 4/3-6/5 (Street Jazz)
https://form.jotform.com/80696927884175

Wednesdays: Cooking (Decadent Desserts) or Remote Control Robotics Engineering (K-5th) – 4/4-5/23
http://www.smileactivitiesandevents.com/glen-haven-es/

Thursdays: Dance (3rd-5th)- 4/5-6/7 (Ballet/Lyrical)
https://form.jotform.com/80696927884175

Thursdays: Karate (1st-5th)- 4/19-6/7
http://www.askmartialarts.org/after-schoolprogram.html

Fridays: Outdoor Soccer (PreK-5th)- 4/20-6/1
https://avantiathletics.leagueapps.com/events/621111-glen-haven-soccer

Fridays: Fashion Design (K-5th)- 4/6-5/25
http://www.smileactivitiesandevents.com/glen-haven-es/

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hni70rrfmunsxof/Copy of PTAFundraisingFlyer.pdf?dl=0

This Week:

4/3 – Group/Club Picture Day – The pictures will begin promptly at 9:00am. Students in the following clubs/groups will be photographed: Green Eagles, Chorus, Principal Advisory Board, Drama, Safety Patrol, Peace Makers, Classroom Ambassadors, and Art Club.
4/3 – PTA Meeting – Please join us for pizza at 6:30pm. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. Alphabest will provide childcare at 7:00pm.
4/4 – Drama Club Parent Meeting -7:30pm – 8:00pm.

A Look Ahead:

4/9 – Early Release Day
4/16 – Dine Out Fundraiser at Five Guys (Kensington)
4/19 – Report Card Distribution
4/21 – Sweep the Creek
4/27 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Parent Meeting/PBOM
4/27 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
4/23 – 4/27 Book Fair
4/26 – Spring Academic /STEM Fair Night

Misc/Community News:

MCPS Kindergarten Orientation – The 2018 kindergarten orientation season kicks off on April 3 and will continue until May 26. Please see the link for more information.

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/kindergarten-orientation-set-begin-april-3/

Silver Spring Library –

Pajama Storytime (4/2 7:00pm – 7:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=121888

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (4/3 9:30am – 7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141448

Worms! A STEM Storytime (4/7 11:00am – 12:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138878

Lego Weekend Play (4/7 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 4/8 1:00pm – 4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129787

Wheaton Library –

Pajama Storytime (4/2 6:30pm -7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124884

Homework Help (4/4 4:30pm – 6:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=135645

Me and You-kulele Singalong (4/5 4:00pm – 4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124410

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of March 25

March 26, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

Community Parent Survey – Below is a link to a community/parent survey that will help identify the characteristics that you will look for in our new GHES Principal. Mr. Wilson (OSSI Director) stressed the importance of parents input in this process. Please take a few minutes to take the survey.

In addition, there will be a handful of parents selected to serve on the interview panel. If you are interested in serving on the panel, please notate in the survey comment box. The interview will take place on April 9 from 8:30-12:00 noon.

The survey will remain open until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

SURVEY (English):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHESCOMHKXBFBY

SURVEY (Spanish):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHESSPCOMH7WNGTL

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

This Week:

SPRING BREAK – 3/26 – 4/2

A Look Ahead:

4/3 – PTA Meeting
4/4 – Drama Club Parent Meeting
4/9 – Early Release Day
4/16 – Dine Out Fundraiser at Five Guys (Kensington)
4/19 – Report Card Distribution
4/21 – Sweep the Creek
*4/27 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Parent Meeting/PBOM
*4/27 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
*4/23 – 4/27 Book Fair
4/26 – Spring Academic /STEM Fair Night

(* change in date)

In case you are in town and need ideas for things to do…

Washington Parent Calendar– Check out the calendar for daily events happening in the DC metro area. https://www.washingtonparent.com/calendar.php#180326

Big Apple Circus – Have some family fun visiting the circus at the National Harbor https://bigapplecircus.com/

Schools Out Skate Day – (Monday 4/2) No school? No problem! On many of the days Montgomery County Public Schools are off School’s Out Skate Days are on! Bring your kids (ages 6-12) for a Skate Day full of supervised activities. The day includes a group ice skating lesson, practice skating time, arts & crafts, and fun games.
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/events/schools-out-skate-day-18/

Misc/Community News:

MCPS Kindergarten Orientation – The 2018 kindergarten orientation season kicks off on April 3 and will continue until May 26. Please see the link for more information.
http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/kindergarten-orientation-set-begin-april-3/

Silver Spring Library –

Wacky Wednesday -(Ongoing March Event)http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=137964

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (3/27 9:30am – 7:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141447

Bilingual French Storytime (3/27 6:30pm – 7:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=142430

Lego Weekend Play (3/31 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 4/1 1:00pm – 4:30pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129786

Bilingual Amharic Storytime – (3/31 1:30pm – 3:15pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138827

Wheaton Library –
Homework Help (3/26 4:30pm – 6:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=135642

Pajama Storytime (3/26 6:30pm -7:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124883

Homework Help (3/28 4:30pm – 6:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=135643

Me and You-kulele Singalong (3/29 4:00pm – 4:30pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124409

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of March 18

March 19, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

Principal Selection Process Meeting – As you know, Principal Ennis is taking a new position with MCPS and will be leaving our school in June. The principal selection process has begun and as a part of that process the Office of School Support and Improvement will be holding a meeting on Monday, March 19 at 7:00pm. Eric Wilson (Director of OSSI) will meet with the GHES community to seek your input regarding the characteristics and qualities that you desire in the new GHES principal. Everyone is encouraged to attend, learn about the selection process, and share your thoughts.

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

This Week:

3/19 – Principal Selection Process Meeting – Meet Dr. Wilson, Director of OSSI at 7:00pm to learn more of about selecting a principal for GHES and provide feedback.
3/19 – 3/23 – Spirit Week

3/19 – Pajama Day
3/20 – Sports Day
3/21 – Wacky Tacky Mismatched Clothes Day
3/22 – Glen Haven Spirit Day
3/23 –Career Day/ STEAM Day Dress up as your dream job

3/23 – Career Day/STEAM Day -Students will get to hear from different professionals in class from 9:15am -11:15am. Then from 1:15pm – 3:15pm students will engage in hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities.

A Look Ahead:

3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break
4/3 – PTA Meeting
4/4 – Drama Club Parent Meeting
4/9 – Early Release Day
4/16 – Dine Out Fundraiser at Five Guys (Kensington)
4/19 – Report Card Distribution
4/20 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Parent Meeting/PBOM
4/20 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
4/23 – 4/26 Book Fair
4/26 – Spring Academic /STEM Fair Night

Misc/Community News:

March For Our Lives – On March 24, the kids and families of #MarchForOurLives will take to the streets of Washington, DC to demand that their lives and safety become a priority.
https://www.marchforourlives.com/

Silver Spring Library –

Wacky Wednesday -(Ongoing March Event)http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=137964

Read to a Dog – (3/20 7:00pm – 8:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=121879

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (3/20 9:30am – 7:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141446

Lego Weekend Play (3/24 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 3/25 1:00pm – 4:30pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129785

STEM SMART: Kitchen Chemistry (3/25 2:00pm – 4:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138601

Wheaton Library –
Homework Help (3/19 4:30pm – 6:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=135640

Pajama Storytime (3/19 6:30pm -7:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124882

Homework Help (3/21 4:30pm – 6:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=135641

Me and You-kulele Singalong (3/22 4:00pm – 4:30pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124408

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of March 11

March 12, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

WTOP Nomination – Help Glen Haven Elementary School win a cash prize up to $10,000! Please vote for Glen Haven Elementary School every day until Friday, March 16 at 5:00 pm

https://wtop.com/2018-click-for-kids/2018-click-kids-voting/
Principal Selection Process Meeting – As you know, Principal Ennis is taking a new position with MCPS and will be leaving our school in June. The principal selection process has begun and as a part of that process the Office of School Support and Improvement will be holding a meeting on Monday, March 19 at 7:00pm. Eric Wilson (Director of OSSI) will meet with the GHES community to seek your input regarding the characteristics and qualities that you desire in the new GHES principal. Everyone is encouraged to attend, learn about the selection process, and share your thoughts.

GHES PTA Call for Volunteers–

Below are brief descriptions of the leadership positions — feel free to contact anyone on the nominating committee if you are interested and have any questions. Whether you can contribute a couple of hours next year or might welcome a leadership role, your help will make a difference!

PRESIDENT: Presides at all meetings of the PTA and of the executive board and coordinates the work of the officers and committees of the PTA.

VICE-PRESIDENT (2): Acts as aide to the president and will supervise committees and their activities as assigned by the president.

TREASURER: Looks after the money!

SECRETARY: The secretary records the minutes of all meetings, keeps records and membership documents and performs other delegated duties as assigned by the president.

DELEGATE (2): Attends monthly PTA delegate meetings as Glen Haven’s representative.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Membership: Organizes membership drive at the start of the year.

Staff Appreciation: Plans and coordinates staff appreciation events throughout the year.

Spirit Wear: Organizes sale of school spirit wear.

Communications: Oversees list-serve, sends out weekly updates.

Fundraising and Community Events: Plans and organizes fundraising and community events

Translation: Coordinates translation for meetings and PTA materials.

Room Parents: Coordinates room parents.

After School Activities: Organizes and coordinates after school activities.

Nominating Committee Contacts:

Catherine Beaudette (cbeaudette7@yahoo.com)

Kate O’Sullivan (kateosullivanus@yahoo.com)

Henriot St Gerard (henriot.stgerard@gmail.com)

Rebecca Willis (Rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net)

Espanol – Darlene Aguilar (darlene_gtz@hotmail.com)

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hni70rrfmunsxof/Copy of PTAFundraisingFlyer.pdf?dl=0

This Week:

3/12 – Group Picture Day – Students in the following clubs/groups will be photographed: Green Eagles, Chorus, Principal Advisory Board, Drama, Safety Patrol, Peace Makers, Classroom Ambassadors, and Art Club.
3/16 – Bingo and Raffle Night- Come to GHES from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for a night of bingo, raffles, and refreshments! All students who attend will earn 25 dojo points with random drawings to earn even more!

A Look Ahead:

3/19 – Principal Selection Process Meeting
3/19 – 3/23 – Spirit Week
3/23 – Career Day/STEAM Day
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break
4/3 – PTA Meeting
4/4 – Drama Club Parent Meeting
4/9 – Early Release Day
4/19 – Report Card Distribution
4/20 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Parent Meeting/PBOM
4/20 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
4/23 – 4/26 Book Fair
4/26 – Spring Academic Night Stem Fair

Misc/Community News:

County Education Budget Meeting – Find out how budget decisions are made, what the county is doing today to get ready for FY 2019, and the opportunities residents have to influence budget decisions. The next meeting will take place on March 14 from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at Robert Frost Middle School (9201 Scott Dr., Rockville).

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/current-issue-quicknotes/share-thoughts-upcoming-county-education-budget-meetings/

March For Our Lives – On March 24, the kids and families of #MarchForOurLives will take to the streets of Washington, DC to demand that their lives and safety become a priority.

https://www.marchforourlives.com/

Silver Spring Library –

Wacky Wednesday -(Ongoing March Event)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=137964

Read to a Dog – (3/12 7:00pm – 8:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138854

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (3/13 9:30am – 7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141445

Homework Help (3/15 4:00pm – 8:00pm) http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129806

Lego Weekend Play (3/17 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 3/18 1:00pm – 4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129784

Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with the Culkin School of Irish Dance (3/16 4:00pm – 5:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=142168

Wheaton Library –

Pajama Storytime (3/12 6:30pm -7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124881

Me and You-kulele Singalong (3/15 4:00pm – 4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124407

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of March 4

March 5, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

WTOP Nomination – Glen Haven Elementary School has been nominated for the “2018 Click for Kids.” WTOP is giving public schools a chance to compete for cash prizes- one $10,000 grand prize, one $7,500 first place prize and one $5,000 second place prize. Please help by voting for Glen Haven Elementary School. Voting will begin on Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 16 at 5:00 p.m. and can be found at wtop.com, search “Kids.” Voters must be at least 13 years old to qualify. You can only vote once a day, but please make sure you come back daily to vote. Thank you for your support!

Career Day – Career Day is Friday, March 23, 2018 from 9:15 am – 11:15 am. If you are interested in being a Career Day speaker please email rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net. Speakers are still needed for Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades. Thank you for your support!

GHES PTA Call for Volunteers–

Have your children enjoyed a movie night, book fair, after school activity, class celebration, or wearing Glen Haven attire? Do you count on the “Weekly Scoop” email to keep you up to date? Parent and community volunteers through the PTA make all this, and more, possible. PTA activities, led by volunteers, raise funding to support instructional materials your children’s teachers use; projects teachers undertake with students; and field trips. In addition, PTA organizes appreciation events for our wonderful Glen Haven staff.

To ensure these activities continue, we’re putting out the call for volunteers to help lead the PTA next year. We also need volunteers to assist those leaders. We’re holding a discussion on the many options for contributing to Glen Haven’s community, as well as PTA leadership positions. Please join us in the cafeteria on Tuesday, March 6 from

6:30-7pm for pizza and socializing and 7pm for the discussion. Child care will be provided for school-age children.

Below are brief descriptions of the leadership positions — feel free to contact anyone on the nominating committee if you can’t make the March 6 meeting or if you have any other questions. Whether you can contribute a couple of hours next year or might welcome a leadership role, your help will make a difference!

PRESIDENT: Presides at all meetings of the PTA and of the executive board and coordinates the work of the officers and committees of the PTA.

VICE-PRESIDENT (2): Acts as aide to the president and will supervise committees and their activities as assigned by the president.

TREASURER: Looks after the money!

SECRETARY: The secretary records the minutes of all meetings, keeps records and membership documents and performs other delegated duties as assigned by the president.

DELEGATE (2): Attends monthly PTA delegate meetings as Glen Haven’s representative.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Membership: Organizes membership drive at the start of the year.

Staff Appreciation: Plans and coordinates staff appreciation events throughout the year.

Spirit Wear: Organizes sale of school spirit wear.

Communications: Oversees list-serve, sends out weekly updates.

Fundraising and Community Events: Plans and organizes fundraising and community events

Translation: Coordinates translation for meetings and PTA materials.

Room Parents: Coordinates room parents.

After School Activities: Organizes and coordinates after school activities.

Nominating Committee Contacts:

Catherine Beaudette (cbeaudette7@yahoo.com)

Kate O’Sullivan (kateosullivanus@yahoo.com)

Henriot St Gerard (henriot.stgerard@gmail.com)

Rebecca Willis (Rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net)

Espanol – Darlene Aguilar (darlene_gtz@hotmail.com)

Read-A-Thon – The Read-A-Thon has begun and will continue until March 9! It’s not too late to register! Follow the steps below to sign up your child.

Step 1: Set up your child’s personal page. Their teacher should have sent home a sheet with instructions and their personal code. It only takes a couple of minutes!

If you didn’t get an instructions sheet email: President@ghespta.org – Amanda can get you set up.

Step 2: Share your child’s personal page with friends and family and ask them to sponsor your child’s reading journey with a donation. They can donate directly through your child’s page.

The Glen Haven Read-A-Thon is raising funds for the Glen Haven PTA. Funds raised will go to community events like last Friday’s Movie Night, student and teacher support, and field trip grants. Fun Fact: if every student in Glen Haven raised $10 we would raise $5000 for our school community!

Step 3: Log your Child’s reading sessions. Start from your child’s personal read-a-thon page (that you set up in step 1) and log your child’s reading sessions.

There are awesome prizes that will be given to readers. We will be randomly drawing names for our participation prizes that include:
-An after school Sports Class with Avanti
-An after school dance class with with Skys the Limit
-A Glen Haven Water Bottle
-Lunch with and Administrator
-Glen Haven T-Shirt

Also, the top reader in each grade (reader with the most minutes) will win a gift card to be used at the next Glen Haven Book Fair!

Your child’s page must be activated to be eligible for these participation prizes.

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

Glen Haven Yearbook – Glen Haven ES 2017-2018 Yearbooks are now on sale! Please see Ms. Rykoskey or Mrs. Vactor to purchase yours today. The cost is $22.00 and yearbook purchases can also be made online at https://classic-photo.mypaysimple.com/s/glen-haven-elementary-school

To order on line:

Click the above link to go to school online ordering site.
Select the Add to Cart Tab
Enter number of yearbooks to be ordered using the + or – (it will default to 1 book)
Enter Student Name and Teacher (Fields provided for 1 student name and teacher will be

required and there are 2 additional fields for a total of 3 students)

5.Enter Add to Cart when finished

6.Items will be added to cart and return to main screen

7.Click on the Shopping Cart in the top right hand corner to review order and checkout!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hni70rrfmunsxof/Copy of PTAFundraisingFlyer.pdf?dl=0

This Week:

3/6 – PTA Meeting -Please join us for pizza at 6:30pm. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. There will be a presentation by the Nominating Committee for next year’s PTA and a discussion on School Safety Dr. Ennis and Ms. Heifetz. Alphabest will provide childcare at 7:00pm.

3/9 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Parent Meeting/PBOM – Ennis invites parents to school for a parent meeting and then into the classrooms to read to their child’s class (or another class that could use a reader). Please arrive at 8:45 for the meet and greet. Then everyone will head to the classrooms at 9:30 for a dance party and to read the book of the month. Interested in being a volunteer reader? Feel free to contact your child’s teacher or contact Ms. Lucina at Jennifer_M_Lucina@mcpsmd.org

A Look Ahead:

3/19 – 3/23 – Spirit Week
3/23 – Career Day/STEAM Day
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break

Misc/Community News:

March For Our Lives – On March 24, the kids and families of #MarchForOurLives will take to the streets of Washington, DC to demand that their lives and safety become a priority.

https://www.marchforourlives.com/

Silver Spring Library –

Wacky Wednesday -Ongoing March Event-(3/7 all day)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=137964

Pajama Storytime (3/5 7:00pm – 7:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=121887

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (3/6 9:30am – 7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141444

Homework Help (3/8 4:00pm – 8:00pm) http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129805

Preschool STEM Storytime (3/10 11:00am)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138877

Lego Weekend Play (3/10 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 3/11 1:00pm – 4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129783

STEM SMART: Strawberry DNA (3/11 2:00pm – 4:00pm) registration required

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=138600

Wheaton Library –

Pajama Storytime (3/5 6:30pm -7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124880

Me and You-kulele Singalong (3/8 4:00pm – 4:30pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124406

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of February 25

February 26, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

Dr Ennis is the MCPS nominee for The Washington Post Principal of the Year! –
Dr. Jane Ennis, principal at Glen Haven Elementary School since 2014, is the MCPS nominee for The Washington Post Principal of the Year award.
http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/staff-bulletin/glen-haven-principal-is-mcps-nominee-for-washington-post-award/

Read-A-Thon – The Read-A-Thon begins tomorrow, February 26, and will end on March 9! There are awesome prizes that will be given to readers. We will be randomly drawing names for our participation prizes that include:

-An after school Sports Class with Avanti
-An after school dance class with with Skys the Limit
-A Glen Haven Water Bottle
-Lunch with and Administrator
-Glen Haven T-Shirt

Also, the top reader in each grade (reader with the most minutes) will win a gift card to be used at the next Glen Haven Book Fair!

Your child’s page must be activated to be eligible for these participation prizes.

Follow the steps below to register your child.
Step 1: Set up your child’s personal page. Their teacher should have sent home a sheet with instructions and their personal code. It only takes a couple of minutes!
If you didn’t get an instructions sheet email: President@ghespta.org – Amanda can get you set up.

Step 2: Share your child’s personal page with friends and family and ask them to sponsor your child’s reading journey with a donation. They can donate directly through your child’s page.
The Glen Haven Read-A-Thon is raising funds for the Glen Haven PTA. Funds raised will go to community events like last Friday’s Movie Night, student and teacher support, and field trip grants. Fun Fact: if every student in Glen Haven raised $10 we would raise $5000 for our school community!

Step 3: Log your Child’s reading sessions. Start from your child’s personal read-a-thon page (that you set up in step 1) and log your child’s reading sessions.

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

To order on line:
1. Click the above link to go to school online ordering site.
2. Select the Add to Cart Tab
3. Enter number of yearbooks to be ordered using the + or – (it will default to 1 book)
4. Enter Student Name and Teacher (Fields provided for 1 student name and teacher will be
required and there are 2 additional fields for a total of 3 students)
5.Enter Add to Cart when finished
6.Items will be added to cart and return to main screen
7.Click on the Shopping Cart in the top right hand corner to review order and checkout!

This Week:

2/26 – 3/9 – Read-A-Thon -Get your kids excited about reading and register now!
Read Across America Spirit Week- 2/26 – Cat in the Hat Day – wear your favorite hat 2/27 – Green Eggs and Ham Day – wear something green 2/28 – Fox in Socks Day – wear your silliest mismatched socks 3/1 – Oh the Thinks you can Think Day – wear the wackiest outfit you can think up 3/2 – Read in your Jammies Day – wear your pajamas to school
3/2 – Early Release Day – Students will be released at 12:55pm.

A Look Ahead:

3/6 – PTA Meeting
3/9 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee
3/19 – 3/23 – Spirit Week
3/23 – Career Day/STEAM Day
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break

Misc/Community News:

Summer Opportunities Fair – Parents can explore a multitude of summer opportunities for school-age children at a fair on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Local and regional providers will be available to talk about summer camps, programs and volunteer activities. Parents can meet program staff, pick up applications, and get information on financial assistance. The fair will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville.

Breaking the Code: Creating a Welcoming Environment for Girls of Color in STEM
RSVP for Breaking the Code: Creating a Welcoming Environment for Girls of Color in STEM, on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The panel discussion will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium at John F. Kennedy High School, located at 1901 Randolph Road in Silver Spring.
http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/breaking-code-creating-welcoming-environment-girls-color-stem/

Silver Spring Library –

Wacky Wednesday -Ongoing March Event-(all day)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=137964

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (2/27 9:30am – 7:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141443

Homework Help (3/1 4:00pm – 8:00pm) http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129804

Lego Weekend Play (3/3 12:30pm – 5:30pm; 3/4 1:00pm – 4:30pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129782

Wheaton Library –

Pajama Storytime (2/26 6:30pm -7:00pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124879

We Love Our Library! (2/26-2/28 9:00am – 8:30pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=132510

Me and You-kulele Singalong (3/2 4:00pm – 4:30pm)
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=124405

Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of February 18

February 20, 2018rinanyemahLeave a comment

Announcements

Staff Appreciation Annual Chili Luncheon – The Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon is this Thursday, February 22. Please click on the link to sign up and volunteer for the luncheon. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c48aaa922a75-annual

Dr. Seuss Family Movie Night – Family movie night is this Friday! We still need volunteers to help out! Please see this link to sign up to bake goods or help with concessions. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c48aaa922a75-drseuss

Read-A-Thon – Get your children excited about reading with the READ-A-THON! Your child has already been sent home with his/her/they Read-A-Thon Reading Adventure sheet. This sheet has step by step instructions on how to register your child. It also includes their individual code for registration. The read-a-thon begins on February 26 and will end on March 9. Another read-a-thon paper should be sent home again this week.

Free English Class – Free English Class will meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This class will focus on conversational English and Language skills. Please come and join us!

To order on line:

Click the above link to go to school online ordering site.
Select the Add to Cart Tab
Enter number of yearbooks to be ordered using the + or – (it will default to 1 book)
Enter Student Name and Teacher (Fields provided for 1 student name and teacher will be

required and there are 2 additional fields for a total of 3 students)

5.Enter Add to Cart when finished

6.Items will be added to cart and return to main screen

7.Click on the Shopping Cart in the top right hand corner to review order and checkout!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hni70rrfmunsxof/Copy of PTAFundraisingFlyer.pdf?dl=0

This Week:

2/19 – President’s Day– School and Offices Closed
2/22 – Staff Appreciation Annual Chili Luncheon for Teachers/Staff from 11:00am -2pm
2/23 – Family Movie Night – Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie, Horton Hears a Who!, starts at 7:00pm! Concessions will be for sale! Wear your PJs and bring a blanket to sit on. This is NOT a drop off event. A parent or guardian must be present.

A Look Ahead:

2/26 – 3/9 – Read-A-Thon
3/2 – Early Release
3/6 – PTA Meeting
3/9 – 2^nd Cup of Coffee
3/19 – 3/23 – Spirit Week
3/23 – Career Day/STEAM Day
3/26 – 4/2 – Spring Break

Misc/Community News:

Elementary Language Immersion Programs – Applications to apply for Elementary Language Immersion Programs are now available.

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/applications-available-feb-1-for-elementary-language-immersion-programs/

Breaking the Code: Creating a Welcoming Environment for Girls of Color in STEM

RSVP for Breaking the Code: Creating a Welcoming Environment for Girls of Color in STEM, on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The panel discussion will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium at John F. Kennedy High School, located at 1901 Randolph Road in Silver Spring.

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/breaking-code-creating-welcoming-environment-girls-color-stem/

2017-2018 School Year Extended to June 13 – Due to school closings on January 4, January 17 and February 7 the last day of school will now be June 13.

http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/2017-2018-school-year-extended-june-13/

March For Our Lives – On March 24, the kids and families of #MarchForOurLives will take to the streets of Washington, DC to demand that their lives and safety become a priority.

https://www.marchforourlives.com/

Silver Spring Library –

AARP Tax Aide for Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers (2/20 9:30am – 7:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=141442

Read to a Dog (2/20 7:00pm – 8:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=121878

Homework Help (2/22 4:00pm – 8:00pm) http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=129803

Piccolo’s Trunk by Mark Jaster (2/24 10:30am – 12:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=133607

Black History Month – Ther Heritage Signature Chorale: A Musical Performance (2/24 1:00pm)

http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=140262

Bilinigual Storytime-Amharic (2/24 1:30pm – 3:15pm)