Mrs. O’s Spotlight, Week of October 8

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See below for text of Mrs. O’s Spotlight for the week of October 8. Click here for a printable PDF.

October is Hispanic Heritage Month

This Week:

 

Mon., Oct. 8              Open House for Parents, 9:15-11:45 am

                                       Book Fair, 10:30 am-4:00 pm, Media Center

                                       Lacrosse, 3:30-4:30

                                      Language Stars, 3:30-4:30, rm. 121

                                      Art, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163

                                     Hoop Stars, 3:30-4:30, gym

                                    MSI Girls Soccer, 3:30-5:00 pm      

 

Tues., Oct. 9            Book Fair, 9:00 am-3:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, Media Center

                                    Big Learning Anatomy, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 150

                                    Rock Guitar, 3:30-4:30, rm. 125

                                    Voice class, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163

                                    Drama, 3:30-4:30 pm, rm. 219

                                    Basketball, 3:30-4:30 pm, gym

                            

Wed., Oct. 10             Beginning French, 8:00-9:00 am, rm. 218

                                       Intermediate Spanish, 8:00-9:00 am, rm. 209

                                      Book Fair, 9:00 am-3:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, Media Center                 

                         

Thur., Oct. 11            Book Fair, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Media Center

                                      Big Learning Engineering, 3:30-4:30, rm. 163

                                     Kung Fu, 3:30-4:30, rm. 164

                                    Hip Hop, 3:30-4:30, gym

                                     Beginner Guitar, rm. 148

                                    Soccer, 3:30-4:30 pm

                       

Fri., Oct. 12              Head Start Field Trip to Homestead Farm, 10:00 am-12:25 pm

                                     Odyssey of the Mind, 3:30-4:30, Media Center

                                    Violin, 3:30-4:30, rm. 120

                                    Street Hockey, 3:30-4:30 pm                        

Have a great weekend!             

A Look Ahead:

            Oct. 17            Gr. 4 to St. Mary’s City (please return permission forms)

                                    Gr. 5 to Strathmore Concert Hall (please return permission forms)

            Oct. 18            Walk for the Homeless, 2:30 pm

            Oct. 19            NO SCHOOL

 

  • The Book Fair is open Monday, October 8, through Thursday, October 11, in the Media Center.   Proceeds go to the  PTA to purchase books for our media center and for classroom teachers.  During the school day students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair and make purchases.  On Wednesday and  Thursday the Book Fair will be open in the evening, 6:30-8:30 pm (all children must be accompanied by an adult).  Please refer to the above schedule for daily  hours. 
  • Parents  are invited to visit your child’s classroom on Monday, October 8, for our  annual Open House.  We  welcome parents from 9:15 – 11:45 am.       Please enter through the main doors and sign in.  We  request that younger siblings not attend.  It will be necessary for you to park on      the street that day. We look forward to having you join us for morning instruction.
  • Thank you to all parents who helped with Walk to School Day.  The weather cooperated, and we enjoyed a  brisk to school.  A great way to start the school day!
  • Attention    5th grade parents, middle school magnet program applications      and Middle School Magnet Consortium choice forms are due November 2, 2012.  In August a mailing was sent to the      homes of all MCPS Grade 5 students containing information about the magnet      programs. Parents can choose from three information meetings:  Thursday, October 11, Takoma Park MS      (Math, Science, Computer Science); Thursday October 11, Roberto Clemente      MS (Humanities, Communication and Math, Science, Computer Science); and,      Tuesday October 23, Eastern MS (Humanities, Communication).  All meetings begin at 7:00 pm.  Please visit the MCPS website for more      information, www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms .
  • Registration for the Beginner Spanish class on Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-4:30, has been extended until October 15.  Visit the PTA website for information/registration. Contact Nina Price (301)765-8016 with any questions.
  • Attention 3rd grade parents, applications for the Elementary Centers for the Highly Gifted (HCG) are due November 2, 2012.  Please follow the instructions for mailing the form to MCPS.  Do not return the form to school, as this will only delay the process.  Applications can also be found at:  www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/applications.aspx .  There will be a Parent Information Meeting on October 10, Quince Orchard HS, 7:00 pm in the auditorium.  Interested parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend.   
  • The Media Center welcomes parent volunteers.  If you would like to help in the Media      Center please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EA8AF0-media.
  • Registration is under way for the fall 2012 MCPS Parent Academy.  Choose  from a lineup of workshops which are taught by MCPS staff members and representatives from community organizations.  Interpretation and childcare are free.  For information/registration  visit the Parent Academy website at www.mcpsparentacademy.org .

 

Thank you for being partners in your child’s education.

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