It’s Time to Sign Up for After School Clubs! Scroll Down to Learn More!

• Monday: Basketball (K-5) 4-5pm, starting April 11 for 8 weeks ($78)
• Tuesday: Karate (2-5) 4-5 pm, staring April 12 for 8 weeks ($89)
• Wednesday: Audubon Club (K-2)-4-5, starting April 13 for 6 weeks ($80)
• Thursday: Karate (K-1) 4-5, starting April 14 for 8 weeks ($79); Soccer (2-5), starting April 14 for 8 weeks ($78)
• Friday: Soccer (K-1)starting April 15 for 8 weeks ($78)
• *Saturday*: New – Through a partnership with Impact Silver Spring, Avanti is offering an option for students who would like to play league soccer on Saturdays at Glenallen ES. $145 for weekday + Saturday; $90 for Saturdays only.

ATTENTION BAKERS! The PTA is planning on hosting our first Bake Sale on April 26 (the date of the MD primary), and we need YOUR HELP! We need volunteers to bake great treats for us to sell, and we need folks who can man the table (kids welcome/encouraged to join!) Head here to sign up to man our Bake Sale table (kids welcome to join!) or volunteer to bake! For those who volunteer to donate goodies, please place them in individual wrapping or baggies and please do not send in dishes that need to be returned. All goodies should be dropped off at the school lobby to Catherine Beaudette on the morning of April 25, or you can email/text Gayle Hope at gaylejhope@gmail.com or 703-489-1131 to make alternate arrangements.

Are you collecting Box Tops? Do you know what a box top is? Glen Haven participates in Box Tops for Education – a program that provides the PTA with $ for each box top collected. It’s easy, buy a product that participates in the program (there are a lot -Ziploc bags; Kleenex tissues; Cheerios; Totinos pizza rolls) and remember to collect the box top before throwing out the packaging. You’ll know if a company participates because you’ll see a “Box Top$ for Education logo” on the packaging. Send your box tops collection into the school, and the school gets $. Pretty simple way to help out our students! Here is a form.

Good News! Our Labels for Education program was able to buy our school balls, jump ropes, recess equipment, hand buzzers for use in classroom interactions and 5 dozen sets of watercolor trays. Labels can still be submitted through August of this year, so please keep clipping them!

Have you been on our Facebook page recently? Check out pics from our last meeting where we learned about home safety from the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad and see pics from the Principal’s Book of the Month Club!

This Week:

April 14 – Spring Picture Day

A Look Ahead

April 22 – Wendy’s Night Out Fundraiser
April 23 – School Beautification Day! 9-11 a.m. Come out and help clean up our Community! We are partnering with our Audubon and the Friends of Sligo Creek, for their annual Spring Sweep the Creekevent to help keep our area beautiful. We will meet at Glen Haven Park at 9am and work our way back to the school. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Let’s help pick up the area around our school and have fun celebrating Earth Day.
April 26 – NO SCHOOL. Primary Election Day
April 26 – The PTA’s FIRST Bake Sale! Help us out by volunteering to bake or man a table.
April 28 – International Night. 6:30-8:30. Contact Mrs. Willis at Rebecca.h.willis@mcpsmd.net if you would like to donate a dish for this fantastic event!
May 3 – PTA Information Session
May 2-6 – Staff Appreciation Week! Contact Catherine Beaudette at cbeaudette7@yahoo.com if you would like to pitch in!
May 6 – Enjoy the Singing Eagles! They will be performing from 6-8.
May 18-19 – Book Fair!

Community Events

* 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
* MCPS wants to hear from parents about school choice. They will be hosting three meetings: April 6 at Gaithersburg HS, April 18 at JFK HS and May 5 at Walter Johnson HS. 7-8:30. Learn more here.
* Save the Date – May 7 – for a walking tour of Wheaton from 10-1 titled “Envision Wheaton’s Future.” The tour will start in Wheaton Triangle.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Audubon Nature Club at Glen Haven Elementary
Grades K-2 Exploring Spring Habitats!
Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
Fee: $80 for 6 weeks

As winter turns to spring, animals wake up, return home, and build nests. And we can help them by protecting and preserving natural resources. Come and explore different animal habitats—from way up in the treetops to deep underground. Live animal presentations are included!

Flyers have been sent home to all K-2nd Grade families. If you have any questions, please call (301) 652-9188 x17 or contact Angela.Kramer@anshome.org.

To register, please fill out and return the registration form to:
Angela Kramer
Audubon Naturalist Society
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase. MD 20815

Basketball:
Mondays 4-5pm, Grades K-5 in the gym
April 11-June 6, 8 weeks $78 ($9.75/class)
*No class May 30
Register at http://www.avantiathletics.com

Soccer:
New this session: separate classes for grades K-1 (still on Fridays) and 2-5 (on Thursdays). On the field behind the school.
Grades 2-5: April 14-June 2, 8 weeks $78 ($9.75/class)
Grades K-1: Fridays April 15-June 3, 8 weeks $78 (9.75/class)
Register at http://www.avantiathletics.com

Also new this session: Through a partnership with Impact Silver Spring, Avanti is offering an option for students who would like to play league soccer on Saturdays at Glenallen ES. $145 for weekday + Saturday; $90 for Saturdays only. Details at http://www.avantiathletics.com
Karate:

Tuesdays (2-5) from 4-5 in the gym; $89 for 8 weeks

Thursdays (K-1) from 4-5 in the gym; $79 for 8 weeks

For more info, go to http://www.askmartialarts.org ; to sign up fill out the registration form found in your Wednesday folder.

WELCOME BACK!

PTA Information Session TONIGHT! Enjoy free pizza & socializing from 6:30-7. The meeting will run from 7-8. Free child care will be provided

It’s Time to Sign Up for After School Clubs! Scroll Down to Learn More!

• Monday: Basketball (K-5) 4-5pm, starting April 11 for 8 weeks ($78)
• Tuesday: Karate (2-5) 4-5 pm, staring April 12 for 8 weeks ($89)
• Wednesday: Audubon Club (K-2)-4-5, starting April 13 for 6 weeks ($80)
• Thursday: Karate (K-1) 4-5, starting April 14 for 8 weeks ($79); Soccer (2-5), starting April 14 for 8 weeks ($78)
• Friday: Soccer (K-1)starting April 15 for 8 weeks ($78)
• *Saturday*: New – Through a partnership with Impact Silver Spring, Avanti is offering an option for students who would like to play league soccer on Saturdays at Glenallen ES. $145 for weekday + Saturday; $90 for Saturdays only.

ATTENTION BAKERS! The PTA is planning on hosting our first Bake Sale on April 26 (the date of the MD primary), and we need YOUR HELP! We need volunteers to bake great treats for us to sell, and we need folks who can man the table (kids welcome/encouraged to join!) Head here to sign up to man our Bake Sale table (kids welcome to join!) or volunteer to bake! For those who volunteer to donate goodies, please place them in individual wrapping or baggies and please do not send in dishes that need to be returned. All goodies should be dropped off at the school lobby to Catherine Beaudette on the morning of April 25, or you can email/text Gayle Hope at gaylejhope@gmail.com or 703-489-1131 to make alternate arrangements.

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

This Week:

April 5 – PTA Information Session
April 8 – 2nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda/Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast! What’s this? 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 9:50. Interested? Contact Mrs. Jen Lucina at Jennifer_M_Lucina@mcpsmd.org

A Look Ahead

April 22 – Wendy’s Night Out Fundraiser
April 26 – Bake sale
April 28 – International Night

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Audubon Nature Club at Glen Haven Elementary
Grades K-2 Exploring Spring Habitats!
Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
Fee: $80 for 6 weeks

As winter turns to spring, animals wake up, return home, and build nests. And we can help them by protecting and preserving natural resources. Come and explore different animal habitats—from way up in the treetops to deep underground. Live animal presentations are included!

Flyers have been sent home to all K-2nd Grade families. If you have any questions, please call (301) 652-9188 x17 or contact Angela.Kramer@anshome.org.

To register, please fill out and return the registration form to:
Angela Kramer
Audubon Naturalist Society
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase. MD 20815

Basketball:
Mondays 4-5pm, Grades K-5 in the gym
April 11-June 6, 8 weeks $78 ($9.75/class)
*No class May 30
Register at http://www.avantiathletics.com

Soccer:
New this session: separate classes for grades K-1 (still on Fridays) and 2-5 (on Thursdays). On the field behind the school.
Grades 2-5: April 14-June 2, 8 weeks $78 ($9.75/class)
Grades K-1: Fridays April 15-June 3, 8 weeks $78 (9.75/class)
Register at http://www.avantiathletics.com

Also new this session: Through a partnership with Impact Silver Spring, Avanti is offering an option for students who would like to play league soccer on Saturdays at Glenallen ES. $145 for weekday + Saturday; $90 for Saturdays only. Details at http://www.avantiathletics.com
Karate:

Tuesdays (2-5) from 4-5 in the gym; $89 for 8 weeks

Thursdays (K-1) from 4-5 in the gym; $79 for 8 weeks

For more info, go to http://www.askmartialarts.org ; to sign up fill out the registration form found in your Wednesday folder.

It’s Time to Sign Up for After School Clubs! Scroll Down to Learn More!

Monday: Basketball (K-5) 4-5pm, starting April 11 for 8 weeks ($78)
Tuesday: Karate (2-5) 4-5 pm, staring April 12 for 8 weeks ($89)
Wednesday: Audubon Club (K-2)-4-5, starting April 13 for 6 weeks ($80)
Thursday: Karate (K-1) 4-5, starting April 14 for 8 weeks ($79); Soccer (2-5), starting April 14 for 8 weeks ($78)
Friday: Soccer (K-1)starting April 15 for 8 weeks ($78)
*Saturday*: New – Through a partnership with Impact Silver Spring, Avanti is offering an option for students who would like to play league soccer on Saturdays at Glenallen ES. $145 for weekday + Saturday; $90 for Saturdays only.

The PTA is planning on hosting our first Bake Sale on April 26 (the date of the MD primary). Head here to sign up to man our Bake Sale table (kids welcome to join!) or volunteer to bake! For those who volunteer to donate goodies, please place them in individual wrapping or baggies and please do not send in dishes that need to be returned. All goodies should be dropped off at the school lobby to Catherine Beaudette on the morning of April 25, or you can email/text Gayle Hope at gaylejhope@gmail.com or 703-489-1131 to make alternate arrangements.

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

This Week:

March 21: Numbers & Patterns: Wear a jersey with numbers on it and/or patterns
March 22: Dress for your favorite vacation: Wear vacation clothes!
March 23: Wacky Wednesday! Wear your wackiest clothes!
March 23 – Career Day/STEAM DAY – a Day Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math!
March 23 – Academic Night! 6-8 pm
March 24 – NO SCHOOL
March 25 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break!!!

A Look Ahead

April 5 – PTA Information Session
April 8 – 2nd Cup of Coffee/Merienda
April 22 – Wendy’s Night Out Fundraiser
April 28 – International Night

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Audubon Nature Club at Glen Haven Elementary
Grades K-2 Exploring Spring Habitats!
Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
Fee: $80 for 6 weeks

As winter turns to spring, animals wake up, return home, and build nests. And we can help them by protecting and preserving natural resources. Come and explore different animal habitats—from way up in the treetops to deep underground. Live animal presentations are included!

Flyers have been sent home to all K-2nd Grade families. If you have any questions, please call (301) 652-9188 x17 or contact Angela.Kramer@anshome.org.

To register, please fill out and return the registration form to:
Angela Kramer
Audubon Naturalist Society
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase. MD 20815

Basketball:
Mondays 4-5pm, Grades K-5 in the gym
April 11-June 6, 8 weeks $78 ($9.75/class)
*No class May 30
Register at http://www.avantiathletics.com

Soccer:
New this session: separate classes for grades K-1 (still on Fridays) and 2-5 (on Thursdays). On the field behind the school.
Grades 2-5: April 14-June 2, 8 weeks $78 ($9.75/class)
Grades K-1: Fridays April 15-June 3, 8 weeks $78 (9.75/class)
Register at http://www.avantiathletics.com

Also new this session: Through a partnership with Impact Silver Spring, Avanti is offering an option for students who would like to play league soccer on Saturdays at Glenallen ES. $145 for weekday + Saturday; $90 for Saturdays only. Details at http://www.avantiathletics.com
Karate:

Tuesdays (2-5) from 4-5 in the gym; $89 for 8 weeks

Thursdays (K-1) from 4-5 in the gym; $79 for 8 weeks

For more info, go to http://www.askmartialarts.org ; to sign up fill out the registration form found in your Wednesday folder.

LAST WEEK- SALE ENDS TODAY (Monday)!: The PTA is selling Glen Haven Eagles T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, hats and bags! We have clothes in kids and adult sizes! Check out our online store. (TIP: Click on the square to the left of the quantity number to change the color of the t-shirt/sweatshirt/hat/bag, etc) Show your Glen Haven spirit!

We are looking for parents to volunteer for Glen Haven’s 2016 STEAM Day celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math on March 23 from 1:30-3:50. Good news: you don’t have to be an expert in any of these fields – just willing to help the teachers. To sign up, contact Mary Elliot at larselliot@gmail.com or by text 703-298-5674. Head here for more info.

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

This Week:

March 11 – Merienda. 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). This week, we will be joined by the Audubon Society! Dr. Ennis asks parents to arrive at 9:15 for a meet/greet and everyone will head to the classrooms at 9:48 for a dance party. Interested in joining the fun? Contact Mrs. Jen Lucina at Jennifer_M_Lucina@mcpsmd.org

A Look Ahead

March 14 – Pre-K/Head Start Registration begins. If you (or someone you know) wants to register for pre-K or Head Start, you can do so starting March 14. Children myst be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016, and families must be income eligible to apply. Head here for more info.
March 23 – Career Day/STEAM DAY – a Day Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math!
March 23 – Academic Night! 6-8 pm
March 24 – NO SCHOOL
March 25 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break!!!

Community Events/Other News

Make Your Voice Heard! The County Executive is expected to release his FY2017 operating budget by March 15. Ensure your voice is heard. Visit the budget webpage to learn how you can get involved and advocate.

Board of Ed President Michael Durso issued a call to action to all parents to get involved in the budget process. Here is his blog post.

The MCPS’s 2015 annual report is out. Check it out here.

Would you like your child to become more familiar with taking the PARCC exams? Register for Saturday School – beginning March 12. Learn more here.

Did you know that Glen Haven ES will have a yearbook (40 pages, hard cover!) this year? You can buy yours for $22 by cash, check or online (https://ybpay.lifetouch.com job #: 2943916) Do you have a local business and want to support our school with an ad? Or are you a parent/grandparent who wants to wish your child good luck in year ahead/congrats on a great year? Buy an ad: Full Page ($60); ½ page ($30) and ¼ page ($15)

Planning Board Opening: The County Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the county planning board. Applications are due April 20. Members serve 4-year terms. No more that 3 members of the board may be from the same political party and the board already has three Dems. So, this position must be filled by a registered Republican, a voter not affiliated with a political party, or a member of another party official recognized by the county Board of Elections.

More Facebook fun: (Are you following us?) Check out a video from MCPSTV about Glen Haven’s Second Cup of Coffee/Principal’s Book of the Month Club. Here’s the English version and here’s the Spanish version. Kudos to the kids who did a fantastic job explaining what the day was about!

The PTA is selling Glen Haven Eagles T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, hats and bags! We have clothes in kids and adult sizes! Check out our online store here: http://advancedspiritwear.com/glenhaven (TIP: Click on the square to the left of the quantity number to change the color of the t-shirt/sweatshirt/hat/bag, etc) Show your Glen Haven spirit!

We are looking for parents to volunteer for Glen Haven’s 2016 STEAM Day celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math on March 23 from 1:30-3:50. Good news: you don’t have to be an expert in any of these fields – just willing to help the teachers. To sign up, contact Mary Elliot at larselliot@gmail.com or by text 703-298-5674. Head here for more info.

This Week:

March 1 – PTA Information Session! Enjoy free pizza & socializing from 6:30-7. The meeting will run from 7-8. Our guest speaker will be Dana Sheets, and we will be discussing out to build our community and opportunities to help our school. Free child care will be provided.

A Look Ahead

March 11 – Merienda. 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 9:48 for a dance party. Interested in joining the fun? Contact Mrs. Jen Lucina at Jennifer_M_Lucina@mcpsmd.org
March 23 – Career Day/STEAM DAY – a Day Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math!
March 23 – Academic Night! 6-8 pm
March 24 – NO SCHOOL
March 25 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break!!!

Community Events/Other News

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

Did you know that Glen Haven ES will have a yearbook (40 pages, hard cover!) this year? You can buy yours for $22 by cash, check or online (http://ybpay.lifetouch.com job #: 2943916) Do you have a local business and want to support our school with an ad? Or are you a parent/grandparent who wants to wish your child good luck in year ahead/congrats on a great year? Buy an ad: Full Page ($60); ½ page ($30) and ¼ page ($15)

The Wheaton Library will be hosting a celebration to honor their closing on March 13 from 5-6 at the library.

Are you following the Glen Haven PTA on Facebook? Like us and check out recent pics from our Wendy’s Night out!

Show your Glen Haven spirit! The PTA is selling Glen Haven Eagles T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, hats and bags!  We have clothes in kids and adult sizes!  Check out our online store here: http://advancedspiritwear.com/glenhaven (TIP: Click on the square to the left of the quantity number to change the color of the t-shirt/sweatshirt/hat/bag, etc)

Mark your Calendars for Glen Haven Elementary’s 2016 STEAM Day Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math – March 23 from 1:30-3:50.  We need parent volunteers to help in the classroom. (You DO NOT need to be a scientist/tech whiz/engineer/artist/mathematician to volunteer. Volunteers assist teachers in the classrooms.) To sign up, contact Mary Elliot at larselliot@gmail.com or by text 703-298-5674.  Head here for more info.

Plan on attending our March 1 PTA Information Session! We’ll be discussing how to build our community and help our school with Guest Speaker Dana Sheets.

This Week:

• Feb. 24 – Keep an eye out! 3^rd Quarter interim reports will be sent home with students
• Feb. 26 – Early release!

A Look Ahead

• March 1 – PTA Information Session!  Enjoy free pizza & socializing from 6:30-7.  The meeting will run from 7-8. Our guest speaker will be Dana Sheets, and we will be discussing out to build our community and opportunities to help our school. Free child care will be provided.
• March 11 – Merienda.  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 9:48 for a dance party.  Interested in joining the fun? Contact Mrs. Jen Lucina at Jennifer_M_Lucina@mcpsmd.org
• March 23 – Career Day/STEAM DAY – a Day Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math!
• March 23 – Academic Night! 6-8 pm

Community Events/Other News

• The Wheaton Library and Bookstore will be closing (for good) on March 13 at 5 p.m. Head here for an update on the construction project.
• Big news for anyone who drives up and down Dennis Ave. The Dennis Avenue Health Center will be moving to its newly constructed building on March 5.
• Show of hands – who’s commute has been disrupted by potholes? If you are like me and drive up 16^th St., you’re probably lucky to still have all four tires. If you are reporting potholes in MoCo, here’s the link. If you are reporting potholes in the District, here’s the link.  (You can also call 311)
• DTSS is getting a bike lane that will run on Spring and Cedar Streets. Learn more here.