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Glen Haven Weekly Scoop: Week of Sept. 12

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FIRST PTA MEETING! TOMORROW NIGHT!  Tuesday, Sept. 13.  Arrive at 6:30 for dinner and socializing.  The meeting will start at 7.  Come by to meet your PTA and learn more about our goals for the year!  Free childcare will be provided by Alphabest. Thanks to Little Caesars Pizza for donating our dinner! 

Announcements

Good News – The Clothing Drive Deadline has been extended through Sept. 13! Clean out your closets and help support our school!  The PTA, Ms. Caruso and Ms Fox are jointly hosting a fundraiser, collecting clothing and small household items for the Unique Thrift Store in Wheaton.  Bring your stuff to the school by September 13 – drop off in Ms. Fox’s room.  The Unique Thrift Store will then donate $ back to the PTA, based on the weight of the clothing and items donated!

We need help loading up the truck with our clothing donations!  If you (or someone you know) will be home on Wednesday afternoon between 12 and 3, we would appreciate your help (and your MUSCLES!)  Email me at gaylejhope@gmail.com or text 703-489-1131.

ATTENTION CERTIFIKID FANS: Use Promo Code GHES at checkout for $5 off a purchase of $30, and the Glen Haven PTA will receive $5! Head to http://www.certifikid.com/ if you aren’t already signed up to get their deals.

Any Amazon Prime Members out there? (Or Amazon fans who aren’t Prime members?) Make your purchases through Amazon Smile and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the PTA.  Help the PTA without lifting a finger!

Is your child in Ms. Vactor, Ms. Bucknor or Ms. Robinson’s class?  We’re still looking for Room Parents!  (And don’t worry – if you planned on being a room parent but haven’t signed up yet, we’re happy to have co-room parents)  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4badae2aa1fe3-room/

We have some exciting after school programs this year – including Karate, Soccer, Basketball, Spanish, Cooking, and Lego Robotics.  Learn more here!

This Week:

  • 9/12- NO SCHOOL!
  • 9/13- Our First PTA Meeting!
  • 9/14 – Clothing Drive Pick Up
  • 9/16 – 2nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Principal’s Book of the Month Club: On the second Friday of the month, Dr. Ennis invites parents into the school to meet and then head into the classrooms to read to their child’s class (or another class that could use a reader).  Dr. Ennis asks parents to arrive at 9:15 for a meet/greet and everyone will head to the classrooms at 9:45 for a dance party.  Interested in joining the fun? Contact Mrs. Jen Lucina at Jennifer_M_Lucina@mcpsmd.org

A Look Ahead:

  • 9/28 – 9/29 – It’s your child’s favorite time of year!  The school book sale!  You can check out a preview of the books here.  Volunteer sign up coming soon!
  • 9/29-  Fall Academic Night (6:00-8:00)
  • 9/30-  Early Release Day- Students Dismissed at 1:20 p.m.
  • 10/3-  NO SCHOOL!
  • 10/4-  PTA Meeting (6:30-7:00 Social, 7:00-8:00 Meeting)

Misc/Community News:

  • County Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a survey to help them develop resources to help residents save energy and access clean energy.  Here’s a short survey that they would like people to take by Sept 30th.  Fill out the survey and you can win a sustainability kit! Take the survey now!
  • Celebrate International PARK(ing) Day in Wheaton! The Wheaton Urban District, MCDEP, MCDOT and GreenWheaton will be transforming parking spaces on Reedie and Grandview on Sept. 16 (Friday).  Stop by from 9:30 to 3:30 and enjoy a ‘mini’ County Fair.  They’ll have free ice cream from 11-2 (or until it runs out).  Click here for more info.
  • Have you noticed that there’s Outdoor Seating at Veterans Park by Wheaton Metro? Join Councilmembers Leventhal & Navaro on Sept. 20 at 5:30 to enjoy the new seating.  There will be FREE Ice cream!
  • Interested in the MCPS Parent Academy?  Fall 2016 Parent Academy registration now available.

Weekly Scoop: Week of Sept. 6

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Weekly Scoop: Week of Aug. 29

If you haven’t noticed, the Glen Haven Weekly Scoop got a make-over!  We hope you like it!

This week, your Wednesday folder will include a packet of information from the PTA.  Please check it out!  We look forward to seeing everyone at Back to School night! Please stop by our PTA table.

Announcements

Clothing Drive! Clean out your closets and help support our school! (Because Reflex Math is fully funded, this $ will go to support our school!)  The PTA, Ms. Caruso and Ms Fox will be jointly hosting a fundraiser, collecting clothing and small household items for the Unique Thrift Store in Wheaton.  Bring your stuff to the school by September 12 – drop off in Ms. Fox’s room.  The Unique Thrift Store will then donate $ back to the PTA, based on the weight of the clothing and items donated!

ATTENTION CERTIFIKID FANS: Use Promo Code GHES at checkout for $5 off a purchase of $30, and the Glen Haven PTA will receive $5! Head to http://www.certifikid.com/ if you aren’t already signed up to get their deals.

Looking for a way to help in your child’s classroom? Sign up to be a room parent!  (Co-room parents are great too!) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4badae2aa1fe3-room/

We have some exciting after school programs this year – including Karate, Soccer, Basketball, Spanish, Cooking, and Lego Robotics.  Learn more here!

This Week:

  • 9/5-  NO SCHOOL! Labor Day
  • 9/7-  Back to School Night for PreK- 2nd Grade (6:30-8:00) Stop by our PTA table to learn more and join!
  • 9/8-  Back to School Night for 3rd-5th Grade (6:30-8:00) Stop by our PTA table to learn more and join!

A Look Ahead:

  • 9/12- NO SCHOOL!
  • 9/13- Our First PTA Meeting! Arrive at 6:30 for dinner and socializing.  The meeting will start at 7.  Come by to meet your PTA and learn more about our goals for the year!  Free childcare will be provided by Alphabest.
  • 9/16 – 2nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Principal’s Book of the Month Club: On the second Friday of the month, Dr. Ennis invites parents into the school to meet and then head into the classrooms to read to their child’s class (or another class that could use a reader).  Dr. Ennis asks parents to arrive at 9:15 for a meet/greet and everyone will head to the classrooms at 9:45 for a dance party.  Interested in joining the fun? Contact Mrs. Jen Lucina at Jennifer_M_Lucina@mcpsmd.org

Misc/Community News:

  • Does your family make use of Evans Parkway Park? Montgomery County Parks is looking for your feedback.  svy.mk/2bjYhk8 .
  • All MCPS volunteers must complete a child abuse and neglect training.  Head here to complete the training, which takes about a half an hour.  Alternatively, Glen Haven is opening up the computer lab to volunteers who want to complete the training there.  Check out the schedule here.
  • As you may have read, Gov. Hogan has issued an executive order, requiring that MD schools start after Labor Day and end by June 15.  Head here to learn more.  Michael Durso, the president of MoCo’s Board of Education posted a blog about the order, stating that decisions around school calendars should remain local.  Head here to read his blog.

Weekly Scoop: Week of Aug. 29

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Happy First Day of School!

Announcements

Way to Go Glen Haven! With all your help (plus the help of our larger community) we were able to raise enough money to bring Reflex Math to Glen Haven.  Kudos to Ms. Caruso and Ms. Fox for spearheading this fundraiser!  I know we are all excited to see Reflex Math in action!

Clothing Drive! Clean out your closets and help support our school! (Because Reflex Math is fully funded, this $ will go to support our school!)  The PTA, Ms. Caruso and Ms Fox will be jointly hosting a fundraiser, collecting clothing and small household items for the Unique Thrift Store in Wheaton.  Bring your stuff to the school by September 12 – drop off in Ms. Fox’s room.  The Unique Thrift Store will then donate $ back to the PTA, based on the weight of the clothing and items donated!

Mabel’s Labels: Make sure your kids’ stuff makes it home by labeling everything!  Buy Mabels Labels AND Help the PTA.  Double Win!  Check it out here

Have you seen our new PTA Logo?  Head to our Facebook Page to check it out!  T-shirts will be on sale at all of our Back to School events!  Thanks to Sonic Promos for creating the logo for us!

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Teacher Breakfast.  Check out photos here

Looking for a way to help in your child’s classroom? Sign up to be a room parent!  (Co-room parents are great too!) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4badae2aa1fe3-room/

We have some exciting after school programs this year – including Karate, Soccer, Basketball, Spanish, Cooking, and Lego Robotics.  Learn more here!

 

This Week: (the first week is a Spirit Week – it’s like a test to make sure parents are paying attention)

  • 8/29 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
  • 8/30 – Pajama Day: Wear your PJs to school! (Kids should wear regular shoes)
  • 8/31 — Hat/Cap Day: Wear a crazy hat to school!
  • 9/1 — Crazy Hair Day: The name says it all!
  • 9/2-  School Spirit Day: Wear your Eagle Gear!

A Look Ahead:

  • 9/5-  NO SCHOOL! Labor Day
  • 9/7-  Back to School Night for PreK- 2nd Grade (6:30-8:00) Stop by our PTA table to learn more and join!
  • 9/8-  Back to School Night for 3rd-5th Grade (6:30-8:00) Stop by our PTA table to learn more and join!
  • 9/12- NO SCHOOL!
  • 9/13- Our First PTA Meeting! Arrive at 6:30 for dinner and socializing.  The meeting will start at 7.  Come by to meet your PTA and learn more about our goals for the year!  Free childcare will be provided by Alphabest.

Misc/Community News:

  • Did you take a first day of school pic? NBC4 Washington and MCPS are looking for your pics! Share it on Twitter or Instagram. #FirstDayFace (tweet @nbcwashington). Or send MCPS a horizontal jpg to pio@mcpsmd.org (including your child’s name, grade level and school – last names will not be published). Or, post your pic to Twitter using #MCPS1stday
  • MCPS Give Back Packs has provided 18,330 students with back packs and school supplies this year, including 200 to Glen Haven!  Check it out!

 

Glen Haven Scoop – Week of Aug. 22, 2016

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Welcome Back! Who can believe that we only have one week until school starts?! Welcome to new parents who just joined this list! Each week, you’ll get the Glen Haven Weekly Scoop on Mondays – it’s your BEST source for information about the weeks ahead (if I do say so myself…) Please feel free to share this widely.

Are you following us on Facebook? Be sure to – it’s a great place to keep track of what’s going on at school and with the PTA! https://www.facebook.com/glenhavenpta/

Announcements

Reflex Math: We are excited to support third grade teachers Ms. Caruso and Ms. Fox as they fundraise to bring Reflex Math to the school. What is Reflex Math? It’s a computer game that helps kids improve their math facts. You can help two ways – do either or both!

* Donate $ to the Cause: Head over to their Donors Choose page (it’s like GoFundMe for teachers) and make a donation.
* Donate Clothing to the Cause: Clean out your closets and help bring Reflex Math to our school at the same time! The PTA, Ms. Caruso and Ms Fox will be jointly hosting a fundraiser, collecting clothing and small household items for the Unique Thrift Store in Wheaton. Bring your stuff to the school by September 12. The Unique Thrift Store will then donate $ back to the PTA, based on the weight of the clothing and items donated!

Mabel’s Labels: Make sure your kids’ stuff makes it home by labeling everything! Buy Mabel’s Labels AND Help the PTA. Double Win! Check it out here.

Want to see the 2016-2017 school calendar? It’s up on our website! http://ghespta.org/events/calendar/

We have some exciting after school programs this year – including Karate, Soccer, Basketball, Spanish, Cooking, and Lego Robotics. Learn more here!

This Week

Thursday: Teacher Breakfast! We need your help with the upcoming Back to School breakfast for our teachers and staff. Click here to volunteer to donate a food item, item for our teacher giveaway – or sign up to help with the event.
Friday: Open House and PTA Ice Cream Social from 1-3. Head over to Glen Haven to meet your teachers and stop by the PTA table to become a member, get some ice cream.

A Look Ahead

8/29 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
8/30 – Pajama Day: Wear your PJs to school!
8/31 – Hat/Cap Day: Wear a crazy hat to school!
9/1 – Crazy Hair Day: The name says it all!
9/2 – School Spirit Day: Wear your Eagle Gear!
9/5 – NO SCHOOL! Labor Day
9/7 – Back to School Night for PreK- 2nd Grade (6:30-8:00) Stop by our PTA table to learn more and join!
9/8 – Back to School Night for 3rd-5th Grade (6:30-8:00) Stop by our PTA table to learn more and join!
9/12 – NO SCHOOL!
9/13 – Our First PTA Meeting! Arrive at 6:30 for dinner and socializing. The meeting will start at 7. Come by to meet your PTA and learn more about our goals for the year! Free childcare will be provided by Alphabest.

Glen Haven Scoop: Week of May 9, 2016

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Thank you to our excellent Staff Appreciation Committee for all their hard work last week! I know the teachers had a great time! If you haven’t seen any of the pics – head to our Facebook page! Like your favorite pics – I’m sure everyone will LOVE the VIP pics (be sure to show your kids pictures of their teachers being silly!)

Peace, Love, and Books! The book fair is coming back to Glen Haven and we need parent volunteers to help run the store. Here’s a link to the sign up genius.

If you haven’t heard…. AlphaBest will be taking over before and after care at Glen Haven. For more information, head here. Registration opens May 12.

At our most recent PTA meeting, we learned about a new math program called Reflex, which is supposed to increase math fact fluency. You can learn more here: https://www.reflexmath.com/ The program costs about $3,000, and the teachers have asked for our help in funding it.

Did you miss your opportunity to buy Spirit Wear this year? Never fear – we will be selling online later this month! More info coming soon!

A Look Ahead

May 18-19 – Book Fair! We need parent volunteers. Books can also be bought online from May 16-20. Learn more here!
May 19 – Spring Music Concert
May 26 & 27 – Drama Performance
May 30 – Memorial Day! NO SCHOOL!
June 7 – PTA Information Fair. Last meeting of the year!

Testing Schedule

May 10 -3rd – 5th Grade (MAP)
May 12 – 3rd – 5th Grade (MAP)
May 16-23 – Kindergarten testing (MAP)
May 17 –2nd Grade Testing (MAP)
May 20 – 1st Grade Testing (MAP)
May 24-26 – 3rd – 5th Grade Testing (PARCC)
May 31 – June 3 – 3rd – 5th Grade Testing (PARCC)
Community Events/Other News

The Wheaton Library interim site is set to open May 19 at 9 a.m. at the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad Grand Ballroom. The site will be open Mon-Thursday 9-9; Friday/Saturday 10-6; Sunday 1-5.

Kindergarten orientation is almost here! Do you have an incoming Kindergartener? Or know someone who does? Orientation will be held May 12 & 13 from 9:45-3:15. Please call the main office to set up an appointment 301-649-8051

Saturday Night Concerts in Downtown Silver Spring will start May 14 and run through September 24. Head here for the full schedule. Live music on Friday nights will start on May 20. Head here for that schedule.

Glen Haven Scoop: Week of May 1, 2016

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A BIG HUGE thank you to everyone who donated time and backed goods for our first Bake Sale last Tuesday. We raised $1,000 for our school! Very exciting news. Keep an eye out for next year – we will definitely be taking advantage of hungry voters in the Fall!

It’s TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! Let’s show our teachers that we appreciate them. (Please note students are not required to bring gifts)

Remember to Like us on our Facebook page – we have some great shots of our bake sale and International Night. (Thank you to everyone who donated a dish!) And in case you missed it, Glen Haven students were featured on the Montgomery County Parks Facebook page!

This Week:

Monday – Be a super fan, shower your favorite teachers with their favorite treats!
Tuesday – Write a note and tell your teacher why they are a super star! (supplies for making cars will be in the lobby Tuesday & Wednesday morning)
Tuesday – PTA Information Session. Enjoy free pizza & socializing from 6:30-7. The meeting will run from 7-8. Free childcare!
Wednesday – Super Stars are trend setters. Wear your teacher’s favorite color!
Thursday – Trouble on the set! Bring in a school supply to help out in the classroom
Friday – Curtain call. Give your super star a flower!
Friday – Singing Eagles perform MORE Music from Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Tickets cost $2 for general admission and $4 for VIP reserved seating (first two rows, backstage passes, signed poster). Concert begins at 6:30

A Look Ahead

May 18-19 – Book Fair! Keep an eye out for requests to help out!
Testing Schedule

May 10 -3rd – 5th Grade (MAP)
May 12 – 3rd – 5th Grade (MAP)
May 16-23 – Kindergarten testing (MAP)
May 17 –2nd Grade Testing (MAP)
May 20 – 1st Grade Testing (MAP)
May 24-26 – 3rd – 5th Grade Testing (PARCC)
May 31 – June 3 – 3rd – 5th Grade Testing (PARCC)

Community Events/Other News

Kindergarten orientation is almost here! Do you have an incoming Kindergartener? Or know someone who does? Orientation will be held May 12 & 13 from 9:45-3:15. Please call the main office to set up an appointment 301-649-8051

Worried and Curious about Zika? It’s getting to be mosquito season. The County has an informational website: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mosquito/

El Scoop Semanal del Colegio Glen Haven Elementary – 2016.04.11

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No es tarde para apuntarse para los clubes Después de la Escuela! Miren abajo para más información.

Lunes: Basketball (grados K a 5) 4-5pm, comenzando el 11 de abril para 8 semanas ($78)
Martes: Karate (grados 2 a 5) 4-5 pm, comienza abril 12 para 8 semanas ($89)
Miércoles: Audubon Club (grados K a 2) 4-5 pm, comienza abril 13 para 6 semanas ($80)
Jueves: Karate (grados K a 1) 4-5 pm, comienza abril 14 para 8 semanas ($79); Fútbol (grados 2 a 5), comienza abril 14 para 8 semanas ($78)
Viernes: Fútbol (grados K a 1) comienza abril 15 para 8 semanas ($78)
*Sábado*: Nuevo! – Juntos con Impact Silver Spring, Avanti ofrece la opción para los niños quienes desean jugar en una liga de fútbol los sábados en la primaria Glenallen. $145 para práctica entre semana y el sábado; $90 por solo los sábados.

Atención panaderos! Necesitamos su ayuda para la primera venta de postres! Cuándo? 26 de abril (Día de la votación de las primarias en Maryland) Mire aquí para apuntarse para ser voluntario en la mesa de la venta (los niños pueden ayudar también, o para voluntiarse a cocinar. Para los que desean donar postres, pónganlos en envoltorios individuales, no en platos que deben devolverse a usted. Todos los postres se deben dejar en el lobby del colegio a Catherine Beaudette en la mañana del 25 de abril, o me puede comunicar para hacer otros arreglos: Gayle Hope en gaylejhope@gmail.com o 703-489-1131.

¿Está recolectando Box Tops? ¿Sabe lo que es un Box top? Glen Haven participa en el programa de Box Tops for Education – que proporciona a la Asociación de padres y maestros donaciones por cada tope de las cajitas de productos de comida y otros bienes para la casa. Es fácil – compra un producto que participa en el programa (incluye por ejemplo, bolsas Ziploc, papel Kleenex, pizza Totino, etc.) y recuerda recolectar la tapa de la caja del producto. Entrega las tapas al colegio. Fácil manera de ayudar a los estudiantes.

Buenas noticias! El programa Etiquetas para Educación logró comprar pelotas y otro equipo para el colegio. Las Etiquetas se puede entregar hasta Agosto, así que siga recolectando!

¿Ha visto nuestra página de Facebook? Mire fotos de nuestra última reunión donde aprendimos sobre cómo mantener la casa segura gracias el Cuartel de Bomberos de Wheaton.

Está semana:
14 de abril – Día para fotos de la primavera
15 de abril – Luau hawaiana del primer grado.

Más adelante
21 de abril – Disfruta el concierto del grupo coral, las Águilas Cantantes. Su presentación corre de 6 a 8.
22 de abril – Recaudación de fondos con una cena en Wendy’s
23 de abril – Día para embellecer el colegio, 9 a 11 am. Vengan y ayuden a limpiar nuestra comunidad. Estamos uniendonos con la Sociedad Audubon y los Amigos de Sligo Creek, para su evento annual de limpieza del arroyo Sligo, Sweep the Creek. Nos unimos a las 9 am en el parque de Glen Haven, e iremos de regreso al colegio. Se proporcionan guantes y bolsas de basura. Celebremos Día de la Tierra y ayudemos a limpiar la zona de nuestro colegio.
26 de abril – NO HAY COLEGIO. Día de las elecciones primarias.
26 de abril – Venta de postres de la PTA. Ayudenos al preparar un postre o vender en la mesa de ventas.
28 de abril – Noche Internacional, de 6:30 a 8:30. Contacta a Sra. Willis en Rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net si quiere preparar un plato para el evento.
3 de mayo – Sesión informativa sobre la PTA.
2 al 6 de mayo – Semana para apreciar los empleados del colegio. Contacta a Catherine Beaudette en cbeaudette7@yahoo.com si desea ayudar.
18 al 19 de mayo – Feria del libro

Eventos en la comunidad/Otras noticias
Orientación para el Kindergarten se celebra pronto. Tienes un niño que van a comenzar Kindergarten el próximo año? O conoces a alguien? La orientación se celebra el 12 y el 13 de mayo de 9:45 al 3:15. Llame a la oficina principal para arreglar una cita – 301-649-8051
El sistema escolar de Montgomery County desea escuchar de los padres sobre sus opciones de colegios. Se celebrarán tres reuniones: 6 de abril en Gaithersburg High School, 18 de abril en JFK High School, y 5 de mayo en Walter Johnson High School. Todos de 7 a 8:30 pm. Aprena más aquí.
Guarde la fecha – 7 de mayo – para un tur de Wheaton de 10 a 1 pm, titulado: Obtenga una vision del future de Wheaton. Comienza en el Wheaton Triangle.

Clubes Después del Colegio
Club de naturaleza de Audubon
Los grados K a 2 exploran los habitates de la primavera
Los miércoles de 4 a 5 pm
Abril 13, 20, y 27; y mayo 4, 11 y 18
Costo: $80 por 6 semanas
Si tiene preguntas, llame a (301) 652-9188 x17 o en email a Angela.Kramer@anshome.org.

Para inscribirse, llene el formulario y envielo aAngela Kramer
Audubon Naturalist Society
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase. MD 20815

Basketball:
Lunes de 4 a 5 pm, grados K a 5, en el gimnasio
Abril 11 a Junio 6, 8 semanas por $78 ($9.75 por class)
*No hay clase Mayo 30
Inscríbase al http://www.avantiathletics.com

Fútbol:
Nueva esta vez: clases separadas para los grados K y 1 (los viernes) y los grados 2 a 5 (los jueves). En el campo detrás del colegio.
Grados 2 a 5: Los jueves abril 14 a junio 2, 8 semanas $78 ($9.75 por clase)
Grados K y 1: Los viernes abriil 15 a junio 3, 8 semanas $78 (9.75 por clase)
Inscríbase en http://www.avantiathletics.com

Juntos con Impact Silver Spring, Avanti ofrece la opción para los niños quienes desean jugar en una liga de fútbol los sábados en la primaria Glenallen. $145 para práctica entre semana y el sábado; $90 por solo los sábados. Detalles en http://www.avantiathletics.com
Karate:
Los martes, grados 2 al 5, de 4 a 5 pm en el gimnasio; $89 por 8 semanas
Los jueves, grados K y 1, de 4 a 5 pm en el gimnasio; $79 por 8 semanas
Para más información, visite http://www.askmartialarts.org ; inscríbase con el formulario que se entregó en las carpetas del miércoles pasado.