Application deadline is
Monday, November 9, 2009.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A Message From Mrs. Starr
Please join us on Thursday, October 22nd when Kindergarten – Grade 2 will be holding their curriculum night beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 8:15 p.m. and/or Thursday, October 29th when Grades 3 through Grade 5 will hold their curriculum night beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 8:15 p.m. This provides you with an excellent opportunity to become better informed about the curriculum that your child will be learning this year. It will also provide you with information to help you assist your child at home with homework and strategies to foster learning specific curriculum. Some of you have stated that you have more than one child in the grades that are meeting on a specific night. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to that dilemma. This is the case with many families in all the grade levels. It is necessary to have grades 3-5 meet on the same night because students cross grade levels for instruction in math. If only one parent is available to attend, then I would suggest picking the session that will be most beneficial for you to support your child in the subject area that they need most. Each grade level should be sending home a more detailed agenda so you can make those choices. The staff is always available to send any materials shared that evening with you and to answer any questions whenever they arise.
Curriculum Nights- October 22nd (Kindergarten- Grade 2)
and October 29th (Grades 3-5) 7:00 p.m.
Unfortunately, Bar T is unable to provide childcare.
Open House
Open House was held on October 12th. Thanks to all who visited. I hope that you found the experience a rewarding one.
Thank you for sharing your time with us!
No school on Friday, October 16th!! - MSTA Convetion for staff
No school on Monday, November 2nd – Professional Day for teachers
After school Club and Activity Bus!!
The after school activity bus began running on Thursday, October 15th . The activity bus is scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays. Students will leave school, if they are riding the bus, at 4:15 p.m. Only students who ride a school bus to and from school are allowed to use the activity bus. Various activities are planned during the period between October 15th and March 4th. Some of these are by invitation only because they are used as intervention programs to support the needs of students. Others, starting at various times during this period, will not be invitation only but may be limited to certain grade levels club. If you are interested in creating a special activity for the students after school and are willing to volunteer your services for these clubs described above or sponsoring a club after school activity, please call me.
This bus may also be used for students who may need to stay after school to receive support from their classroom teacher. However, no child should ever stay at school for this assistance without prior arrangements being made with the teacher. Teachers’ schedules and demands really vary from teacher to teacher so prior appointments are necessary.
Please note the following activity bus schedule and keep in mind that these are merely estimated times of arrival:
Bus leaves school at 4:15 p.m.
Drop off Woodfield School Road from Woodfield Rd. to Clematis Rd. Students will get off at their
driveways or road including the following:
4:20 D/O Woodfield School Road and Echo Creek Rd
4:22 D/O Woodfield School Rd. and Doreen Dr.
4:25 D/O Clematis Dr. and Clematis Court
4:26 D/O Clematis Drive and Primula Court
4:28 D/O Primula Dr. and Mascari Road
4:35 D/O Woodfield Road from Rolling Fork Drive to Watkins Fork Road. RSO (Right Side Only) Students do not cross Woodfield Road. Students get dropped off at cross roads and driveways along Woodfield Road and Watkins Road. No drop off at Rolling Fork Drive.
4:40 Turn around at the Nursery on Watkins Road
4:42 Drop off Woodfield Rd from Watkins Rd to Low Meadow. RSO (Right Side Only) stop at all roadways and driveways.
4:48 Right on Low Meadow Rd (Turn around at Empress Court)
4:53 D/O Watkins Road from Woodfield Rd. to Wildcat Rd (driveways)
4:57 D/O Watkins Road and Wilderness Walk Rd
5:00 D/O Log House Road and Log House Court
5:02 D/O Founders Way and Founders Court
5:03 D/O Founders Way and Founders Place
5:05 D/O Founders Way and Cornerstone Lane
5:07 D/O Founders Way and Puritan Way (Puritan Place will get off here)
5:10 D/O Founders Way and Buckridge Drive
Please cut out the above list and keep it in your home for referral, in case you need it at any time this year. Thank you!
Halloween Celebration
Woodfield’s Halloween parade will begin at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, October 30th. Classroom celebrations will follow the parade. Please remember that students are asked not to wear any costumes that the younger students in the building may find scary or bring any sort of weapon. No students are allowed to wear costumes before 1:30 p.m. Students are not allowed to wear face make-up in the mornings. Students will dress in regular school clothes in the morning as we follow a regular morning schedule. Please also note that costumes should not block student’s vision and should be easy to get into. We look forward to seeing you at our Halloween parade!
Welcome back to Mrs. Lisa Narges, 4th grade teacher, returning from childcare leave. A big thank you to Kathleen Culbertson, who was Mrs. Narges’ long-term substitute. Mrs. Culbertson did a wonderful job!
Scholastic Book Fair
Thanks to all of you who helped to make this year’s Scholastic Book Fair a huge success. The media center was loaded with excellent choices for students and parents to purchase on all different reading levels. A special thank you to Cathy Dorotinsky for a wonderful job coordinating the book fair and for the many hours that she spent organizing and working the fair in the media center. We are also very grateful for all the parent volunteers who helped throughout the week. The students are enjoying reading the books that they purchased.
Sally Foster Update
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Sally Foster fundraiser a success. We earned over $5500 for the school! If you did not get a chance to place your order you can continue to order on line all year. Our school code is 501376 .
If there is a problem with your order, please contact Julie Ates at 301-540-3008. Friday, October 24, is the last day to make corrections to your order. Thank you to everyone for picking up your order. Special thanks to Joanne Wardlaw the co-chair, Mrs. Greene and Mrs. West in the office for all of their help and Mrs. Gallahan, last year's committee chair. Thank you to everyone who helped with delivery: Sue Wood, Many Sellers, Kim Coffman, Julie Torrence, Janet Ventola, Cathy Dorotinsky, Cindy Huffman, Carolyn Sherwood, Katherine Wells, Kim Garrison, and Misty Ruffner.
School Walk for Diabetes
On Tuesday, October 20, 2009, Woodfield Elementary School will host its fifth annual School Walk for Diabetes during recess. School Walk for Diabetes is an educational fundraising program of the American Diabetes Association that teaches students the benefits of making healthy life choices, including getting daily exercise and eating nutritious foods. All funds raised will help the American Diabetes Association search for a cure and help those with diabetes. There is no charge to participate in the walk, but all students must have a signed permission slip. We encourage all students to participate. Come out and show your support for those students, parents, relatives, and friends that have diabetes. It will be a fun day for all! For more information or to help on the day of the walk, email Suzan Hoefler (suzanne.hoefler@gmail.com) or Pam Clay (PJCLAY44@msn.com). Thank you!
Thank You To The Following Parents Who Have Volunteered To Be Room Parents
Mrs. Chance: Katy Engels, Heather Manoogian, Claudine LoProto, Scot Ario
Mrs. Bruno: Clare Sladic, Anita Curry
Mrs. Lindsey: Jaime Jablonski and Debbie Benson
Mrs. Taylor: Theresa Bohs and Susie Douglas
Mrs. Paciotti: Teah Devan and Joanne Aellen
Mrs. Buteau: Shelly Boman
Mrs. Blakesley: Becky Cassera, Darlene McCrossan
Mrs. Smith: Dee Santorelli, Jennifer Bobys (Sussman), Mandy Sellers
Mrs. Meiklejohn: Shannan Slovon and Mary Clower
Mr. Deeb: Janet Townsend and Siobhan Kopp
Ms. Potter: Tina Atkinson and Becky Cassera
Mrs. Wilson: Bridgit Avon & Janet Ventola
Mr. Sherwood: Jen Furgeson, Darlene Yeager, Marla Johnson
Mrs. Narges: Brian and Tammy Maggio
Mrs.Walsleben: Siobhan Kopp and Darlene McCrossan
Mrs.Schwartz: Cathy Cruz and Jennifer Jenkins
Mrs. Moran: Kathy Croom, Terri Knox, Teresa Willis
Congratulations To Our New 2009 - 2010 SGA Executive Board!!
President - Emily Kopp
V. President - Domenic Vargas
Secretary – Maggie McDarby
Treasurer – Ian Osterman
All the candidates did an excellent job in speaking to their constituents and presenting their platforms.
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Thanks to all who participated in Walk Your Child To School Day!!
Free Typing Program Sites
Some parents have asked me about typing programs that are free site for your child(ren) to improve his/her skills. These are some suggested sites that we found that you may download for free and see how they work for you. Please note that these are not the programs that we use in the school system.
Rapid Typing Tutor
http://rapidtyping-typing-tutor.rapidtyping-software.qarchive.org/
http://typing-game.qarchive.org/
e-Learning for Kids Free Typing Tutor
http://www.educational-freeware.com/online/typingtutor.aspx
GS Typing Tutor
http://shareme.com/programs/kids/typing-tutor
First marking period ends on Friday, October 30th. Report Cards distributed on November 11th. Early release of students on November 11th and November 12th so teachers can hold parent conferences
Health Room News!!
We said good bye to our health nurse from last year, Mrs. Cristie Harhai and hello to our new nurse at Woodfield, Ms. Edith Natalie. Ms. Jennifer Gentzel will still be our health technician.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
What a great way to start off the latest challenge... we've collected 4,813 Box Tops in two weeks! Not only will the winning classes in each grade win a pizza party at the end of the contest, but each week there will be a winning class as well. All you need to do is be the class that brings in the most Box Tops for that particular week and you will receive a special treat at lunch. Congratulations to Mrs. Walsleben's class who brought in the most last week with 344 coupons. Your class will be rewarded at lunch on Monday! The leaders in each grade are: Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Paciotti, Mrs. Buteau, Mrs. Meiklejohn, Mrs. Narges, and Mrs. Walsleben. Remember that every coupon makes a difference so please check your pantry every week and turn them in to your classroom. Check out the orange poster hanging next to the rainbow to see how your class is doing. New totals will be posted every Monday morning. Also, please remember to clip the coupon along the dotted line, making sure the expiration date is current and visible before you send it in. The deadline is Monday, October 26th. Thanks and happy clipping!
Attention all families of fifth grade students – There’s still time!
The application materials for the Upcounty Center Programs for the Highly Gifted at Roberto Clemente will be available online in mid-October at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms. All fifth graders are eligible to apply. These are exciting opportunities for interesting and challenging experiences at Roberto Clemente Middle School. One program focuses on math, science, and computer science, while the other program focuses on humanities and communication arts. Please complete the form on the attached flyer and return it to your homeroom teacher. Some important dates to remember:
Thursday, October 29, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Application Workshop at Gaithersburg HS
Monday, November 2, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Application Workshop at Wheaton HS
Monday, November 9, 2009 Application deadline, postmarked or delivered
Please also visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms for information about the Middle School Magnet Consortium programs at Argyle Middle School, Loiederman Middle School, and Parkland Middle School. The Choice Form is due November 9, 2009. Information meetings and Open Houses are as follows:
Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:00 p.m. A. Mario Loiederman Magnet Middle School for the Creative
and Performing Arts Open House
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:00 p.m. Argyle Magnet Middle School for Digital Design and
Development Open House
Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:00 p.m. Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology
Open House
The Elementary Center Programs for the Highly Gifted provide a learning environment for Grade 4 and Grade 5 students that enriches, accelerates, and extends the MCPS curriculum.
Application deadline is
Monday, November 9, 2009.
Applications
will be mailed to homes of Grade 3 students in early October 2009.
Applications
will be available on the MCPS website starting October 2, 2009.
More information about
Elementary Center Programs for the Highly Gifted
(In English)
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/elementary/highly_gifted_centers.shtm
More information about
applications
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/admissions/applications/
Parent Information Meetings
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Monday, October 12 Spanish presentation available. |
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Tuesday, October 27 Spanish presentation available. |
The “NEW” Saturday Discoveries, designed for gifted and talented students in grades 4 and 5, is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at the Takoma Park Campus of Montgomery College from 8:30-2:50 p.m. This enrichment opportunity, co-sponsored by Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College, allows students to explore a wide variety of topics to complement their school curriculum. Cost for this one day program is $85. Parents are invited to spend the day with their youngster at no additional cost. There is an optional workshop for parents, “Your Child’s Self-Esteem” costing $30. Program brochures and registration forms are available in the school office, their website, www.montgomerycollege.edu\youth or phone Sharon Wolfgang at (240) 567-7264.
2009 – 2010 Important Dates
Friday, October 16 PTA School Beautification Day 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Friday, October 16 MSTA Convention – No School for students and teachers
Tuesday, October 20 PTA Diabetes Walk during recess
Thursday, October 22 Curriculum Night – Grades K-2 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, October 26 Hearing and Vision Screening
Thursday, October 29 Curriculum Night – Grades 3-5 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30 lst marking period ends
Friday, October 30 Halloween – Parade 1:45 Parties to follow
Sunday, Nov. 1 – Monday, Nov. 30 American Indian Heritage Month
Monday, November 2 Professional day for teachers – No school for students
Tuesday, November 3 PTA Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 9 – Wed. Nov. 18 SGA Canned Food Drive
Wednesday, November 11 Early release – Parent Conferences 12:35 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11 Report cards distributed (Grades 1 – 5)
Wednesday, November 11 Flyer distribution day
Thursday, November 12 Early release – Parent Conferences 12:35 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17 Fall portrait make-ups
Tuesday, November 24 Grandparent’s Day 9:30 – 11:15
Wednesday, November 25 Early release for students prior to Thanksgiving 12:35 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26 – Thurs. Nov. 27 Holidays – Thanksgiving – No school
Monday, Nov. 30 Hearing and Vision Re-Screening
Tuesday, December 1 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Mon. Dec. 7 – Friday, Dec. 16 SGA Make A Happy Holiday
Wednesday, December 9 PTA Talent Show Auditions
Thursday, December 10 PTA Talent Show Auditions
Friday, December 11 PTA Family Fun Night 7 p.m.
Friday, December 11 5th Grade attends Baker MS Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 16 Woodfield ES Choral and Instrumental Concert 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 23 Damascus High School Band visits Woodfield ES
Thurs. Dec. 24 – Friday, Dec. 25 Holidays – Christmas – No school
Monday, Dec. 28 – Thursday, Dec. 31 Winter Break – No school for students and teachers
Friday, January 1 Holiday – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, January 5 PTA Meeting 9 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 11– Fri., Jan. 22 Collection for PTA Student Book Exchange
Tuesday, January 12 Class and group picture day
Wednesday, January 13 5th and 6th Grade Cluster Band Concert @ DHS 7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 18 Holiday – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Wednesday, January 20 PTA Talent Show Rehearsal at Woodfield
Thursday, January 21 PTA Talent Show Rehearsal at Woodfield
Friday, January 22 2nd marking period ends
Monday, January 25 Professional day for teachers – No school for students
Tuesday, January 26 –Friday, Feb. 19 MAP-R testing for grades 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, January 27 ES/MS/HS Choral Cluster Concert at DHS 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 27 – Fri., Jan. 29 PTA Student Book Exchange – Students choose books
Thursday, January 28 PTA Talent Show Dress Rehearsal – Clarksburg HS 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 30 PTA Talent Show – Clarksburg HS – 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 1 – Friday, Feb. 5 Jump Rope for Heart during P.E. Classes
Monday, Feb. 1 – Sunday, Feb. 28 African American Heritage Month
Tuesday, February 2 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 3 Report cards distributed (Grades K – 5)
Wednesday, February 3 Flyer distribution day
Wednesday, Feb. 10 PTA Talent Show snow date dress rehearsal
Thursday, February 11 ES/MS/HS Strings Concert @ DHS 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 12 Valentine Parties @ 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 13 PTA Talent Show snow date
Sunday, February 14 Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 15 Holiday – Presidents Day
Friday, February 26 Early release – Interims/planning 12:35 p.m.
Monday, March 1 – Wed., March 31 Women’s History Month
Tuesday, March 2 PTA Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Monday, March 8 – Tuesday, March 9 MSA – Reading Grades 3and 4
Wed., March 10 – Thursday, March 11 MSA – Reading Grade 5
Friday, March 12 – Monday, March 15 MSA - Math Grades 3 and 4
Wednesday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
Tues., March 16 – Wed., March 17 MSA – Math Grade 5
Thurs., March 18 – Tues., March 23 MSA – Reading/Math makeup Grades 3 – 5
Tuesday, March 23 Science Expo 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 26 3rd marking period ends
Monday, March 29 –Thursday, April 1 Spring break – No school for students and teachers
Thursday, April 1 - Friday, April 30 Autism Awareness Month
Thursday, April 1 - Friday, April 30 Arab American Heritage Month
Thursday, April 1 – Friday, April 30 Month of the Young Child
Fri., April 2 - Mon. April 5 Holidays – Easter
Tuesday, April 6 Professional day for teachers – No school for students
Thursday, April 8 PTA Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 13 Spring portraits
Wednesday, April 14 Report cards distributed (Grades 1 – 5)
Wednesday, April 14 Flyer distribution day
Friday, April 16 Kindergarten Orientation – No School for Kindergarten
Friday, April 16 PTA Fitness Night
Monday, April 19 – Friday, April 23 Staff Appreciation Week
Thursday, April 22 Earth Day
Thursday, April 22 Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Monday, April 26 – Friday, April 30 Terra Nova testing – Grade 2
Wednesday, April 28 Ice Cream with Dad 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 1 – Monday, May 31 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Tuesday, May 4 5th grade picture – 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 4 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5 – Tuesday, May 11 MSA – Science Grade 5
Thursday, May 6 Field Day Grades K, 1, 2
Monday, May 10 – Friday, May 14 PTA Buy One Get One Free Book Fair
Monday, May 10 – Friday, June 4 MAP-R testing for grades 3, 4, 5
Thursday, May 13 Field Day Grades 3, 4, 5
Thursday, May 13 Muffins for Mom A-M 8 a.m.
Friday, May 14 Muffins for Mom N-Z 8 a.m.
Friday, May 14 4th Grade Field Trip – Living Classrooms
Friday, May 14 PTA Year End Party
Wednesday, May 26 Woodfield ES Choral and Instrumental Concert 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 27 Woodfield Art Show 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 27 Rain date for Field Days
Monday, May 31 Holiday – Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 2 Volunteer Luncheon – Media Center 11:30 – 1:30
Monday, June 7 Presidential Awards
Sunday, June 14 Flag Day
Tuesday, June 15 5th Grade Promotion 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 15 Whole School Clap Out 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, June 15 5th Grade Pool Party 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 16 Last day of school for students – Early release 12:35 p.m.
Wednesday, June 16 K report cards go home - Gr. 1 – 5 report card comments Thursday, June17 Professional day for teachers
Wednesday, June 23 Report cards mailed (Grades 1 – 5)
Note: Dates that have been added this week are in bold