| Happy Friday Glen Haven! This issue of the Scoop is full of important information about how to volunteer, how to support your child, important dates and more! Thanks to everyone who came to Back to School Night and the PTA Meeting! We’re excited to share the two winning designs for Eagle Nation Spirit Wear. Stay tuned for ways you can purchase shirts and other fun items with these designs.   And if you missed our guest speaker Ms. Zakia Lindsey here is her wonderful slide explaining what a Pupil Personnel Worker does and how you can reach out to her if you want to chat or request assistance. Her email is zakia_m_lindsey@mcpsmd.org.  PTA Memberships and Donations Volunteer Training: If you’d like to chaperone field trips, help out with the book fair, be a room parent or any other volunteer activity with the school you’ll need to complete the MCPS mandated volunteer training. It is entirely virtual and takes about an hour to complete. If you run into any issues or have difficulty accessing a laptop with reliable internet, stop by the school and they will help. Once completed, upload proof to ParentVue and you should be set for 3 years. You can find step-by-step support and links to the training here.Share Feedback on the 2024-2025 Calendar: Should the first day of school be before Labor Day? After Labor Day? Should kids have school on December 23rd or not? When should Spring Break be? MCPS is asking for feedback on next year’s school calendar so if you have strong feelings about any of this be sure to fill out the survey. After School Programs: A variety of after school programs are offered at Glen Haven. Here are a few and stay tuned for more to come. If you need financial assistance to help your child attend a class please contact the school.Basketball: Mondays 3:30-4:30pm Chess: Mondays 3:30-4:30pmProgramming: Mondays 3:30-4:30pmArt: Wednesdays 3:35-5:05pm Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM): Thursdays 3:30-4:30Soccer: Fridays 3:30-4:30pm |
 Volunteer with the PTA: The PTA has lots of volunteering opportunities and we need your help to make a difference! Take a look at our current volunteer opportunities here and sign up.Become a Room Parent: Room parents are any loving adult of a child at Glen Haven who want to help that child’s teacher directly. Each teacher will have different needs but common requests are to help set up for activities, read a book to the class, coordinate other parents to help with something, make copies, and other small tasks. It is a great way to give back and make a direct impact on your child’s educational experience. Sign up here.Jobs at Glen Haven: There are a number of open positions at Glen Haven such as School Counselor full-time, School Counselor part-time, Paraeducator. Special Education and more. Share with your networks so we can make sure Glen Haven is fully staffed! Parent Academy: MCPS offers free workshops, talks, and trainings to help parents and families succeed. From how to support your kid’s homework to understanding college to safety to support figuring out discipline styles that work for your family they offer tons of help. Check out the upcoming offerings and register here.Math Support: Is your kid struggling with a math concept but you aren’t a math teacher? No worries – there are resources to help you help your child. Check out this helpful document with links to parent roadmaps, videos, and tips for each grade.Sign Up Assistance: There are a LOT of online resources for family and guardians but it can feel overwhelming trying to sort it all out. Here are MCPS resources for accessing them! If you still have questions or run into issues contact Ms. Annie Tsai fuijin_a_tsai@mcpsmd.org.ParentVueFARMSClass DojoMy School BucksSchool Cash OnlineAdditional MCPS tech resources Keep up with Glen Haven Elementary School events and activities with our Google Calendar (iPhone users.) School Related EventsMonday, September 18-22: Safety Drill WeekFriday, September 22: Early Release Day 12:55pmMonday, September 25: Non-Instructional Day (No School)October 2 – October 6: Book fair week!Wednesday, October 4: National Walk and Bike to School DayMonday, October 9: Professional Day (No School)Tuesday, October 10: PTA Meeting 6:30 APRFun Community ActivitiesSlime Time: Saturday, September 16 from 11:00am-11:30am at the Noyes Library for Young Children. Join Mr. Sean in making slime that glows in the dark! All materials provided. Made possible by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. Learn more.Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens: Sunday, September 17 from 11am – 2pm. Explore the science and art of gardening through child-driven art projects and engaging science activities. Participants will rotate through outdoor activity stations designed to educate and entertain. Bring your fiends, family and picnics (only allowed during this special event). Learn more. Free – no tickets required.Jamaica Fest: Sunday, September 17 from 12pm-9pm at Veteran’s Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. Hosted by the Jamaican Embassy in DC. A cultural celebration dedicated to showcasing the vibrant art, music, food, dance, and fashion of our island nation. The event promises an unforgettable experience with captivating performances, tantalizing culinary delights, stunning fashion displays, and rhythmic dances that will transport you straight to the heart of Jamaica. Learn more. Free but there is an optional $10 raffle for a trip to Jamaica.  NASA has lots of fun resources for kids. Check out just a few below:Free Space-Related GamesClimate KidsScience and Engineering Activities at HomeSpace Videos and ImagesExplainers for Popular Topics |
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