Director: Ms. Rene Lilly
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THE GEORGE B. THOMAS, SR. LEARNING ACADEMY, INC. (GBTLA)
SATURDAY SCHOOL
2009-2010 Comprehensive Calendar
Executive Director’s Office, Concord School, 7210 Hidden Creek Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: 301.320.6545 Fax: 301.320.6523
Executive Director Mr. Michael A. Thomas
Director of Program & Services Ms. Cynthia A. Rattley
Assistant to the Executive Director Mr. Lawrence D. Cross
Marketing & Fundraising Specialist Ms. Jan E. Chapman
Technology Specialist & Senior Instructor Mr. Hula C. Edmonds
Mission Statement: The primary mission of the Saturday School Program is to enhance and accelerate mastery of academics,
especially in reading, mathematics, and language arts.
The Academy is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. United Way Campaign Designation No. 8291
CENTER CLOSING POLICY
As a general rule, when Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are closed on any Friday due to emergencies, holidays, or bad weather, the Academy Centers will be closed. The centers will also be closed when closing conditions occur late Friday or early Saturday. CENTER CLOSINGS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY THEIR LOCATION ON WTOP RADIO 103.5 FM, 107.7 FM, 104.3 FM, 820 AM, AND online at www.wtopnews.com. Announcements about the closing of schools due to weather emergencies are also available on MCPS cable channel 34 and all news media outlets.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
PLEASE REMEMBER: It is necessary for students TO ATTEND SCHOOL EACH SATURDAY AND TO BE ON TIME in order to remain enrolled in the Saturday School program and to benefit from the weekly tutoring sessions. Three (3) unexcused absences may be cause for removal.
Rockville
High School |
2100 Baltimore Road
Rockville, MD 20851 |
Ms. Rene Lilly
Work phone: 301.517.8105
E-mail: Rene_M_Lilly@mcpsmd.org |
Dr. Debra Munk |
THE GEORGE B. THOMAS, SR. LEARNING ACADEMY, INC. (GBTLA)
Saturday School Tutor/Mentor Program
2009-2010 Comprehensive Calendar
20 |
In session |
27 |
Regular Tutoring Session at Each Center, 8:30–11:30 a.m. |
MARCH |
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6 |
Regular Tutoring Session at Each Center, 8:30–11:30 a.m. |
13 |
Regular Tutoring Session at Each Center, 8:30–11:30 a.m. |
20 |
Regular Tutoring Session at Each Center, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
GBTLA Administrative Staff Meeting, 11:30 a.m., JFK Media Center |
26 |
THIRD MARKING PERIOD ENDS |
27 |
NO SATURDAY SCHOOL |
APRIL |
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3 |
NO SATURDAY SCHOOL (Holiday) |
10 |
Regular Tutoring Session at Each Center, 8:30–11:30 a.m. |
14 |
REPORT CARDS DISTRIBUTED |
17 |
Regular Tutoring Session at Each Center, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Pre-Registration for 2010–11, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
REPORT CARD TURN-IN
GBTLA Administrative Staff Meeting, 11:30 a.m., JFK Media Center |
24 |
Regular Tutoring Session at Each Center, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Pre-Registration for 2010-11, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
GBTLA Board of Directors Meeting, 8:30–11:30 a.m., JFK Media Center |
MAY |
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1 |
ANNUAL CLOSING CEREMONY AT EACH CENTER |
8 |
GBTLA Administrative Staff Meeting, 9:00 a.m.–12 noon, JFK Media Center |
14 |
16th Annual GBTLA Golf Tournament , Hampshire Greens Golf Course, Silver Spring, MD |
21 |
Rain date GBTLA Golf Tournament |
JUNE |
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5 |
GBTLA Board of Directors Meeting, 8:30–11:30 a.m., JFK Media Center |
15 |
GBTLA Administrative Work Session, 4:30–7:30 p.m., JFK Media Center |
SPECIAL EMPHASIS
- Each Saturday, school for students and staff begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. For teaching to begin in a timely manner, everyone should arrive ON TIME.
- At each center, Saturday School will begin with a general assembly “Motivational Session” from 8:30–9:00 a.m. Tutors and students are required to attend. Parents are encouraged to attend.
- At each center (unless noted otherwise), tutoring ends at 11:30 a.m. For SAFETY purposes, parents must arrive on time to pick up their children.
- Parents are required to attend some special activities, such as parent workshops. Parents are also required to assist students in turning in their report cards on the dates indicated in this comprehensive calendar.
BEST WISHES FOR A GOOD AND SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR!!!!
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