Happy Friday Glen Haven! Thanks to everyone who participated in Walk to School and the Book Fair! Don’t forget about our next PTA meeting, which is this coming Tuesday at 6:30PM in the All Purpose Room.  PTA Memberships and DonationsSpirit Wear is Here!!!!  Thanks to everyone who voted for the winning designs. Items start at just $12 and come in both kid and adult sizes. You can purchase items online through October 20th and items will be delivered to the school by early November. Your purchases are a fun way to show school pride and they support the PTA. Purchase spirit wear here.PTA Meeting: The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 10th in the All Purpose Room. Join us for free pizza and salad (or bring your own dinner!) and conversation about our school. Free COVID Tests: You can get 4 free tests delivered to your household by signing up here. Keeping students home when they are sick keeps everyone safe (including teachers!)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

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.Feedback on Largest Park in Downtown Silver Spring: The county is seeking survey responses from the community about Jesup Blair Park. They hope to make significant updates to the park but need your input to make sure it is useful, fun, and accessible to all. Learn more and find a link to the survey here.Trash Pickup: The field outside Glen Haven is technically owned and maintained by the Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. However, they do not send out teams to clean up trash. If you have a few extra minutes around pickup or drop-off help the school by picking up some trash and putting it in the trash can!Student Mental Health: MCPS and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA) will host free events the week of Oct. 30–Nov. 4 to give youth and families the opportunity to hear from mental health experts on a variety of issues. The week of events, which will be held in-person and virtually, will include speakers and workshops, culminating in a virtual resource fair and expert panel on Saturday, Nov. 4. Learn more here.Kids Day Out: Don’t forget to sign your students up for this free program held from 8:00am-4:00pm on many of the days school is closed for teacher planning such as this upcoming Monday. This is run by Montgomery County and has lots of fun activities in a safe environment so you don’t have to take off work. Learn more here.Know the Signs of Domestic Violence: During October, the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council is displaying real warning signs from victims and survivors of dometic violence in Montgomery County at Veteran’s Plaza (Silver Spring Civic Center) in Silver Spring throughout the month of October. They hope these warning signs shine a light on the prevalence of domestic violence, how to help a loved one, and free resources at the the Montgomery County Family Justice Center, and  Trauma Services. Learn more here.Keep up with Glen Haven Elementary School events and activities with our Google Calendar (iPhone users.) Or check the live calendar on our website. School Related EventsMonday, October 9:  Professional Day (No School)Tuesday, October 10: PTA Meeting 6:30 APRTuesday, October 24: Picture DayWednesday, November 1: Professional Day (No School)Fun Community ActivitiesGaithersburg Wellness Fair: Families are invited to a FREE wellness fair from 1–4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7  at Gaithersburg High School. The fair will be hosted by the Gaithersburg community schools. Join us for family fun, health resources, yoga, face painting and more! The high school is located at 101 Education Blvd. in Gaithersburg.Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival: It’s back! The parade starts at 10 AM on October 14th and ends at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza. The festival area opens at 10am at the plaza with more than 40 booths of exhibits — artists displaying and selling their original work; community organizations and county agencies with art making and giveaways in their booths and FREE children’s’ art fun in the Kids’ Zone, including face painting and balloon art. There will also be food for sale, music, and yarn bomb fun. 10:00am-5:00pm Oct. 14. Learn more including how you can sign-up to be part of the parade here.Free Family Roller-skating: Enjoy a night of roller skating with family and friends. Skates will be provided. Registration required. Children under 8 must have supervision. October 13th at 6pm at the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown.  Register on ActiveMontgomery for the “Friday Night Roll Bounce.” Nature Forward in Chevy Chase, MD is free to visit and has easy walking paths (including some that are paved) and a newly renovated play area for kids. Spend an afternoon exploring nature and getting outside! https://natureforward.org/

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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 Events Monday, September 18-22: Safety Drill Week Friday, September 22: Early Release Day 12:55pm Monday, September 25: Non-Instructional Day (No School) October 2 – October 6: Book fair week! Wednesday, October 4:  National Walk and Bike to School Day Monday, October 9:  Professional Day (No School) Tuesday, October 10: PTA Meeting 6:30 APR Fun Community Activities Slime 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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Welcome back! We hope you’re as excited as we are for the start of school. Inside this newsletter you’ll find information about the start of school, a link to our new Google calendar, and some fun. We also want to encourage you to Join the PTA. Your membership dues help support teachers, staff and students at the school. The GHES PTA is also a great way to connect with the community, learn about important issues, and advocate for your child.School Supplies: Find the list of items your little one will need for the first day of school here. Back to school night on the 26th will also have free backpacks available. The school also recommends sending your child to school with a refillable water bottle.Principal’s Welcome Back Letter: Make sure to read and save Ms. Strain’s most recent letter to parents. It includes information about drop off and pick up, lunches, policies, school lunch and more.Free and Reduced Meal Sign-ups: Funding to provide free lunch for schools is set to expire at the end of the summer. Families will need to register here to get free or reduced meals for the 2022-2023 year. Breakfasts will remain free for everyone.

Volunteer with the PTA: We need your help! We have volunteer opportunities that are both long-term and short-term. Sign up here to volunteer. Adopt-A-Teacher: A MCPS teacher created a Facebook group allowing teachers with classroom supply needs and those willing to donate a space to connect. Read about it here.School Volunteer Training: Want to volunteer in your child’s school in the upcoming school year? Make sure you take the mandatory training and are vaccinated against COVID-19. Covid Rules for 2022-2023: This article covers the current rules for COVID-19 at MCPS. Student masking is optional and weekly screening tests will not continue. Close contacts will also not be required to quarantine. However, volunteers and staff still need to be vaccinated and children presenting symptoms will receive a rapid COVID-19 test.Free Tutoring: All K-12 MCPS students can now access free virtual tutoring services. Learn more and sign up here.Parent 2 Parent: This free service matches parents and caregivers of children with special needs to trained mentors who have personal experience raising children with disabilities.Keep up with Glen Haven Elementary School events and activities with our Google Calendar.  School Related EventsOpen House: August 26th from 1:30-3:30 PM. This is an opportunity for you and your child to walk through the building, locate classrooms, and say “hello” to the teachers and other staff members. First Day of School: August 29th (September 6th for PEP students)Spirit Week: The first week back will have themed clothing each dayMonday, 8/29- Successful- Dress for Success! Tuesday, 8/30- Organized- Rainbow Day Wednesday, 8/31- Always Safe- Sports DayThursday, 9/1- Respectful- School Spirit Day (School colors are Green, Blue, and White!Friday, 9/2 – Pajama DayBack to School Night: September 6th from 6:30-8:10 PM. This is an opportunity for families into the building to meet the teacher, visit the classroom, and learn more about the teaching and learning that occurs every day at the Eagle Nation.Fun Community ActivitiesUpRooted Dance’s Ascension Project: September 30th at 6PM at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Free indie-rock dance opera set to the music of Sufjan Stevens. BBQ & Jerk Festival: August 21 from 1-9PM at the Silver Spring Veteran’s Plaza. This is a annual family friendly event with Caribbean Food vendors, music, and arts and crafts vendors.Pan Brass & Jazz Festival: August 28 from 1-9 PM at the Silver Spring Veteran’s Plaza. This free festival celebrates jazz and brass music as well as Trinidad & Tobago’s independence. NASA’s Webb Telescope: Do you have a space obsessed kid? Check out these new images from NASA’s recently launched Webb Telescope. Kids will have fun zooming-in to see details about our universe. There are also posters that families and teachers can print.

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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!

 

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.

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.

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/

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.