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Germantown Elementary School Newsletter – June 15, 2010
In this issue … Principal’s Message 1
Dates to Remember 2
PTA News 2
Help Wanted 3
Students of the Week 4
Summer Fun Ideas 5
Rolling Awards Flier 6
PTA Survey 7
Editors: Cheryl Qassis [email protected] Marti Shields [email protected] GES Website: http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/germantownes/ Kathy Spiro [email protected] Listserv: Join our communication network and stay up-to-date! To sign up, send an email to [email protected] or click the Join button on our web site. Germantown Elementary School
19110 Liberty Mill Road Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301-353-8050
Dear GES Families, Since this is the last newsletter of the school year I want to take the time to thank each and every one of you for making this year great. Whether you attended school events, read the newsletter and kept up to date, volunteered in the school, sent your child to school daily and on time, greeted your child's teacher and other staff warmly, or supported in any other way (large or small) your support of our students, staff, and school program does not go unnoticed or unappreciated! It seems like such a short time ago we were just beginning the school year and now it is, sadly, coming to an end. Congratulations to Mr. Burdette for completing two successful field days! Mother Nature held out on both days despite a weather forecast that predicted rain on one day. Huge thanks to all the parent and student volunteers who helped make this year’s field days so wonderful for our students! We recently received individual test scores for our School Community Based students in grades 3-5 (Alt-MSA) and our second grade students (TerraNova 2). Scores will be sent home with individual students this week while school composite scores will be shared within the summer mailing. I look forward to sharing MSA scores during the summer mailing as well. As we end this school year and look forward to next, I wanted to share the grade level assignments for 2010-2011 (pending no teacher transfers over the summer): Pre K: Mrs. Harrigan & Mrs. Ho (special education - PEP Comprehensive class) K: Mrs. Brooking & Ms. Wilson 1st: Mrs. Keough & Mrs. Lea 2nd: Mrs. Chamberlain & Mrs. Myers 3rd: Mrs. Gray & Mrs. Jacobs 4th: Mrs. Boucher & Ms. Rodriguez 5th: Ms. Marino SCB: Mrs. LaMonica-Hayes, Ms. Reed & Ms. Mika There will obviously be some changes for next school year but we are all excited about the new opportunities that await us! I hope your children are also looking forward to the upcoming school year. The staff and I had such a wonderful time playing kick ball against the parents on last night! The parents came dressed to impress and “hungry” to take our championship crown! Some of our staff and I play in a school system league during the Fall but I know most of the parents hadn’t played in over 20 years…so they were sore but enthusiastic because they won! They beat us so badly I don’t even recall the score but it was all good...and fun. I am SURE there will be a re-match next year! It has truly been a pleasure serving you and your children, once again, this school year. If I don’t get an opportunity to say so in person, I sincerely hope you have a fantastic summer break with your children! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via telephone (301-353-8050) or email ([email protected]) during the summer months. Amy D. Bryant Principal
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Dates to Remember
June 15 June 16
June 22 July 12-16
July 21
August 27 August 30
Sept 13
5th grade Promotion @ 10 am End of Year Awards Ceremony, 10 am Last day of school for students! Dismissed at 12:55 pm PTA Fundraiser at Cold Stone Creamery, 1-5 pm Feasibility Study Work Group mtg. 7-8 Main office closed Feasibility Study Work Group mtg. 7-8 p.m. (if needed) Open House 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. First Day of School Back to School Night (tentative)
News .
Our final edition of the Patriot this year…I am amazed at how quickly the
year has flown by. We have done so many wonderful things this year that I am extremely proud of and, despite all the hard work, I can honestly say that this has been my most memorable year at GES! But the PTA is not made from the work of one. I have been so lucky to have so many wonderful parents and teachers and staff members behind me. This is truly a group effort and no task goes unrecognized. From the help making big decisions, planning/coordinating events & fundraisers, running errands, making copies, and everything in between…THANK YOU to
EVERYONE that did something this year for the PTA. I appreciate you and all you do and I know that all our kids benefit greatly by having parents that are involved.
And now for a few announcements:
End of the year fundraiser/ice cream social on Wednesday, June 16th from 1-5 at Cold Stone Creamery.
Yearbooks are still available for $17. We’ll
have a small supply at the front office on
Wednesday and throughout the summer but once they’re gone, they’re gone!
PTA End of the Year Survey – Please fill it
out and get it in! And finally, how could I not end the year without the awesome news of our Kickball Team?! We actually won and won BIG! The staff was a little intimidating constantly reminding us about their championship, but we worked hard and pulled it off! I think it was the blue ribbons in our hair that threw them off their game… Big thanks to the Kneeland family that was kind enough to donate the t-shirts that Mr. Castro was kind enough to design for us. Also, to Mr. Brill, our co-captain and official coach, thanks for running our practice and teaching us all enough of the game to pull off the win! Our cheerleaders were awesome and provided a lot of love! And to all our superstar players: Sharon Astill, Esteban Benjamin, Greg & Jen Brill, Nelton & Lorelei Castro, Cassandra McFadden (on injured reserve), Kelly Meredith, Mia Prather, Iyad Qassis, Melissa Rose, Meshashe Snowden, Jim Weber & Lizy Wyatt – I love you guys and had sooooo much fun! THANK YOU! The staff was already talking about a re-match…I hope that I can count on you all again next year! Have a great summer everyone and I’ll hopefully see many of you out and about in Germantown! I will still be checking email over the summer so if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me at [email protected].
Kimmi Photinakis
GES PTA President
Open Executive Board
Positions for the 2010-2011 School Year – We need to fill the following positions ASAP. Neither of the following positions require much more than attending
monthly meetings which are scheduled at the start of the school year. They
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are both a great way to be a part of the Executive Board and have a greater say in what your PTA does! Please contact Kimmi Photinakis at [email protected] if you are interested Cluster Representative - The Cluster Representative attends monthly meetings of the Northwest Cluster representing Germantown Elementary School. This position will report back to the GES PTA when issues impacting our cluster are addressed and assist the Executive Board in crafting formal positions/responses on GES related topics. This position is especially important with the feasibility study underway. If the superintendent moves forward with the rebuild of GES, a boundary study will soon follow. Parental/PTA involvement will be critical! GES Delegates (2) - The Delegates attend monthly meetings of Montgomery County PTA (MCCPTA) and vote on countywide PTA issues. Typically, GES Delegates report back to school during GES PTA meetings to get a sense of the sentiment about a given issue before deciding how to cast their votes.
Open Committee Positions for the 2010-2011 School Year - Grounds Clean Up, Listserv Coordinator, NAACP Parent Representative, Reflections Program Coordinator, Safety Patrols, School Improvement Team Parent Liaison, Store Programs Coordinator, Student Banking Coordinator, School Merchandise Coordinator. These positions are so important to our PTA and none require a lot of hours. All are a great opportunity to get your feet wet in the PTA! Please contact Kimmi Photinakis at [email protected] if you’d like more information or are interested in holding a position.
Mark your calendars for the MCPS Back to School Fair!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Come to the MCPS Third Annual Back-to-School Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the grounds of Carver Educational Services Center,850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, and it's all FREE. Get your questions answered by school system staff. Pick up resources to support your child's learning. Find out about community services and get free health screenings. Take home free school supplies. Sign up to win free gifts. And enjoy entertainment, children's activities and snacks. Please plan to attend to help your children get the school year off to a great start. Hope to see you there! If you have questions, call 301-279-3100.
Summer Packets We can definitely see the difference in students who spent time on learning during the summer versus those who do not. Please remind your child to complete his/her summer packets. Copies will be housed in the main office in case he/she misplaces his/hers.
Good luck to the 2010 Fifth Grade Class! We know you’ll do well at Clemente MS next year. We’ll also miss all the students who are moving to new school homes next year. Good luck to Ms. Augustin and Mrs. Taylor at their new school homes next year! (It was announced at the last PTA meeting that Mrs. Johnson would not return to us but she is staying.)
ART NEWS! Congratulations fifth grade students and good luck, as you move on to middle school. The fifth graders are completing their legacy blocks as their final project to be shared with our school community. Fourth graders completed their printmaking unit by creating Styrofoam geometric prints. Third graders have completed their art
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bookmaking unit and are encouraged to add to it throughout the summer months. Second grade is finishing their pictograph prints, symbols that tell a story. First graders have completed their 3-D cardboard sculpture influenced by artist Louise Nevelson. Kindergarten students have completed patterned turtle prints. SCB classes have completed their string paintings and are working on a final collage. We have had a great year together and I look forward to seeing you all next year!
What is the Summer Food Service Program?
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps children receive the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months.
The SFSP provides reimbursement to agencies for meals and snacks served to children in areas where at
least 50 percent of the children qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the National School
Lunch Program, or when 50 percent of children enrolled in a program qualify. Most agencies may be
reimbursed for up to two meals or snacks a day per child. Some, including migrant programs and camps, may be reimbursed for up to three meals daily per child. SFSP agencies include private nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public or nonprofit school systems, and summer camps.
The GES community is served at Clopper Mill Elementary School
18501 Cinnamon Drive. Tel 301-353-8065
7/6/10 through 7/30/2010 Breakfast 9-10 am, Lunch 12-1 pm
The SFSP is open to children age 18 and under and individuals 19 years and over who have mental or physical disabilities. It is an equal
opportunity program. Discrimination on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability is prohibited.
For more information about the Summer Food Service Program, visit: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde/programs/schoolnutrition/sfsp2.htm
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Week ending June 4, 2010 Kindergarten Mrs. Brooking Lukas H. Ms. Wilson Rhea First Mrs. Gray Mehul Mrs. Lea Morgan Mrs. LaMonica Matthew -Hayes
Second Mrs. Chamberlain Brooke Mrs. Keough Sindhuja Third Mrs. Jacobs Quinton Mrs. Myers Turhan Ms. Reed Timmy Fourth Mrs. Boucher Peter Mrs. Taylor Kirt Ms. Mika Max Fifth Ms. Marino Karla V. Ms. Rodriguez Matthew Patrol Maia
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SUMMER FUN IDEAS
There are a ton of local, fun, and cheap things to do with the kids this summer. Below are just a few options we thought we’d
share with you! Go with your family or use the PTA directory
to keep in touch with some school friends and go together! Maybe we’ll see you there!
2010 Summer Concert Series On the Patio at Rio Friday and Saturday Evenings May – September, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Concert Series Lakefront Plaza (by Joe’s Crab Shack) Every Saturday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Little Tots Summer Fun Lakefront Plaza (by Joe’s Crab Shack) Every Wednesday, alternating times of Morning Tots 10:30 am and Twilight Tots 6:00 pm
Check out website for specific dates, times, performing groups. http://www.shopwashingtonian.com
Morning Children's Series at City Hall Pavilion
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg, MD Entertainers sing, dance and captivate young audiences during the Thursday Morning Children's Series. http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair August 13 – 21, 2010. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. (301) 926-3100. Livestock competitions and displays, monster trucks, lots of entertainment and food.
Regal Theaters in Germantown have planned a fun-filled summer of FREE select movies for kids and parents! Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00 am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theater capacity. Tickets are exclusively available at the theater box office on the day of the show. Germantown Stadium 14 20000 CENTURY BLVD Germantown ,MD 20874, 301-916-9235
06/22/2010-06/23/2010 Charlotte's Web (G)
Astro Boy (PG) 06/29/2010-06/30/2010 Doogal (G)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
07/06/2010-07/07/2010 Horton Hears A Who (G)
Aliens In The Attic (PG) 07/13/2010-07/14/2010 Rugrats The Movie (G)
Planet 51 (PG)
07/20/2010-07/21/2010 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
Bandslam (PG) 07/27/2010-07/28/2010 Wallace and Gromit (G)
Night At The Museum II (PG)
08/03/2010-08/04/2010 Tale of Despereaux(G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)
08/10/2010-08/11/2010 Space Chimps (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)
08/17/2010-08/18/2010 Muppets From Space (G)
Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
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THEN HIT THE LANES FREE...ALL YEAR LONG!
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Rolling RewardsHonor Roll Program
"Proud to support the community, its school systems,and most of all its students, through the Rolling Rewards Honor Roll Program!"
For more information on the Rolling Rewards Honor Roll Program email: [email protected]
“Rewarding Students For Over 10 Years”
Bowl America's Rolling Rewards Program salutes those students whose hard work and dedication have earned them the highest marks in the classroom. For each "A", "O" or equivalent grade on your final 2009-2010 school year report card, Bowl America will reward you with a FREE* game of bowling.
You also will be automatically enrolled in the Rolling Rewards Honor Roll Program, which encourages you to keep up the good work and lets you enjoy FREE** bowling throughout the 2010-2011 school year.
So get the ball rolling by working hard in the classroom. Bring your final 2009-2010 report card to the Bowl America nearest you. Then get ready to enjoy the rewards, the Rolling Rewards, only at Bowl America!
*Students must present their own original final 2009-2010 school year report card at time of redemption. No photocopies or duplications of any kind accepted. Offer is limited to the student whose name is on report card and is not transferable. Each "A", "O" or equivalent grade entitles the bearer to one free game one time only. Limit, 5 free games may be redeemed per visit. Lanes subject to availability. Not good for league, tournament or Cosmic Bowling. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or special offers. Rolling Rewards free games expire September 6, 2010.
**Rolling Rewards Honor Roll Program begins September 7, 2010 and entitles Rolling Rewards Honor Roll Members to one free game per visit to any Bowl America location through April 30, 2011. Offer is valid for Honor Roll Member only and is not transferable. Lanes subject to availability. Not good for league, tournament or Cosmic Bowling. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or special offers.
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The PTA hosted many events this year and we want to know what you think! All families are asked to participate! This survey is so important to what kinds of things we plan for next year. Please help us out by sharing your thoughts and suggestions on how we can make our group better!
MeMbership
1. Were you an Official Member of the GES PTA for the 2009 – 10 school year?
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If you answered YES, did you join as a:c Single c Family c Teacher
If you answered NO, why not?c Not Interestedc Membership dues too highc Forgotc Don’t understand PTAc Other _____________________________________________
2. Have you volunteered in the PTA this year or attended meetings?
c YES cNO
3. If you answered YES, please share any comments regarding your experience. Do you have ideas to improve how activities and programs might be run or organized?
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4. If you answered NO, why not?c Not Interestedc Not aware of opportunitiesc Don’t feel welcomec Conflicts with workc Other _____________________________________________
Activities/events
5. The following is a list of events/activities hosted by the PTA. Please check all that you attended and/or volunteered at.cBack to School Picnicc Donuts for Dadsc Halloween/Harvest Dancec Pajama Reading Nightc March Movie Madnessc International Nightc Spring Fairc Muffins for Momsc Teacher Appreciation Week
6. If you attended any events, what did you enjoy or what would you like to see changed?
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7. If you didn’t attend, please provide comments as to why not (wasn’t aware of it, wasn’t interested, didn’t feel welcome, scheduling conflicts, etc.)?
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Fund-rAising
8. The following is a list of fund-raisers held by the PTA. Please check all that you participated in and provide additional comments below.c Sally Foster/Otis Spunkmeyer c Entertainment Weekc REACH Weekc Restaurant Nights
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ptA sponsored AFter school clubs
10. The following clubs were offered this year. Please check all that your child(ren) attended.
c Mad Sciencec Young Rembrandts (Art Club)c Schoolhouse Chess
What did you like/dislike about these clubs? Are there any additional clubs you would like to see offered at GES?
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other ptA oFFerings
11. The following are extra things offered to our school community. Please check all that you or your children participated in.
c Yahoo Group Listservc GES Spiritwearc GES Car Magnetc Yearbooksc SchoolKidz School Supply Kitsc Patriot Bank Student Banking Program
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did you know?
12. Did you know that the PTA also supports the school and our students with the following items/programs?
HSchool DirectoryHBack to School NightHMedals for the Science ExpoHRibbons for Field DayHKindergarten OrientationH5th Grade PromotionHSending Patrols to Patrol PicnicHPatrol PonchosHRed Home/School FoldersHBimonthly Publishing of the Patriot Newsletter
13. Are there any general comments you would like to share with us regarding the PTA?
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Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback! May we contact you if we have any questions? If so, please leave your contact information below. If you wish to submit your comments anonymously, that’s OK too! We’d rather have anonymous feedback than no feedback at all.
We will begin planning for next year almost as soon as we finish up this year so please send your survey back today!
Name: ______________________________________
Phone No:___________________________________
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