PTA Announcements and Events

The November Luxletter is now available. 
Submissions for the Luxletter are due the 20th of every month and can be emailed to Renee Sklarew.

The next PTA Meeting is Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at 6:30P in the Media Center.  Followed by the Fifth Grade Holiday Concert.

Join the Luxmanor Elementary School Listserv by sending an email to Mrs. Mozayeni. Include "Luxmanor ES Listserv" in the subject line, your child's name and grade, and your name in the body.

Student Directories are Here

The Luxmanor student directories have been printed and will go home to those of you who joined the PTA and/or ordered directories separately, in your child’s backpack so be on the lookout for the bright orange booklet.

If you have not already, there's still time to join the PTA.  With each membership payment you will receive a color calendar and the student directory.  Our numbers are down this year, so please consider becoming a member to help us fund all the great activities and materials that are needed for the school.

Get Ready for the Turkey Chase Race

Here's a great way to burn off some of that Thanksgiving turkey and help out our high school, WJ.  This is a great family event with races for kids and adults of all ages.  Join in the fun at the Turkey Chase Race and be sure to register for WJ to help them win the cash prize for the Access2College Program. The race is held on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27th. 

Community Outreach Projects

The PTA Community Outreach Committee organizes one activity for each grade that is done during the school hours with the help of the teachers as well as parents.  This is a great opportunity for a volunteer activity that involves your children.  If you would like to volunteer please contact Sharon Gross or Lisa Moss.  

December - 2nd Grade - Decorate packages of cookies that were made at home - students will vote on where to donate the cookies.
January - 3rd Grade - Write letters to Veterans at Veteran's Hospitals.
February - 1st Grade - Chain Link Art to give to a hospital for Valentine's decorations - students will vote on where to give.
March - Kindergarten - Decorate cookies to give to local shelters.
April - 4th Grade - Clean up the school grounds and gardens for Earth Day.

Performaces Sponsored by the PTA Cultural Arts Committee

Friday, January 9th, at 9:15A - Kevin Locke: Lakota Native American Hoop Dance, Flute, Indian Dance, Music and Stories.

Monday, February 2, at 9:30A - The Tai Yim Kung Fu School of Dancing will perform the Lion Dance.

Sign up for Luxbucks

Luxbucks enables us to take advantage of programs offered by various businesses so that we can earn $$s for our school without spending anything extra.  Even if you registered last year you must register again this year!

*** NEW **** Harris Teeter now participates in a program similiar to Giant and Safeway, called "Together in Education”.  When you get your VIP card you can either e-mail Mrs. McGolrick with your card number and name, or go to the Harris Teeter website and register your card yourself. Our school number is 7391.

Register your Giant Bonus Card in the A+ Bonus Bucks Program.  Our school code for Giant is 0725.
Register in the Safeway Club Card for Education Program. Our school code for Safeway is 6531272.
Sign up for a Target Visa Card and 1% of your charges will go to Luxmanor.
Clip and save General Mills "Box Tops for Education" logos and send them in to school.
Visit SchoolPop.com and link to some of your favorite stores.

Parent Academy

The new fall class schedule is online. Parents can learn about positive discipline, using Edline, bullying, student service learning, and much more. Classes are FREE and language services are available. Registration is now open.

PTA Membership Form - Sign up now and receive a calendar with the students photos and the Luxmanor student directory.

Read the PTA's Parent Handbook.  

Executive Board and Committee Chairs

CyberSafety - A web site with resources to help staff and parents help their children stay safe online. Includes hotline, tipline, webcasts, resources, and more.

Community Forums - MCPS strategic planning and budget priorities.

How to Get Involved in School Decision Making - For Parents and Community.

Guides to Elementary Curriculum - For Parents.