March 18, 2013 - PTA Weekly NewsFlash
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Latest News:
- Thank you for making Cultural Heritage Night a success!
- It's not too late to join us
- Spring Book Fair is coming!!
- Label for Education update
Spring Extracurricular Activities at CGES (additional activities may be announced later this week)
Latest News
Thank you to all College Garden families in making the Cultural Heritage Night 2013 a success! |
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Thanks to Veronica Foley, Chaula Butterworth, Ciaran Murphy, Helena Djordjevic, Ani Gibson, Bola, Morissa Rice, Carla Vale, Bridget Saywell, Natalie Vankos, Shiowwen Su, Yan Zu, Jennifer Halper, Yasmin Jones , Rani Pemmarazu, CGES PTA and CGES Staff. Also a big thanks to all the table hosts for putting together a great showcase of the world! And the talented CGES children for the spectacular performances!
Thank you all, Jyoti Mehta and Seema Shankar |
It's not too late to join us |
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It's not too late to join the PTA and we need your help in growing our membership. To join, please fill out and submit a PTA membership form with your check made out to CGES PTA to the school's front office, or mail it to school. Thank you for your support.
Spring Book Fair is coming!! |
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The PTA is excited to announce that the Spring Book Fair will be here:
- Monday, April 8th, 11:00AM – 4:00PM
- Tuesday, April 9th, 9:00AM – 4:30PM and Family Fun Night from 5:30PM-7:30PM with Slice of Rockville, Carmen’s Italian Ice, and other fun activities
- Wednesday, April 10th, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
- Thursday, April 11th, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
- Friday, April 12th, 8:30AM – 4:30PM
The Book Fair is a HUGE Fundraiser for the PTA and the school. Each teacher receives $50.00 in free books for their classrooms! We can’t pull it off without your help.
Please sign up to volunteer by clicking HERE or emailing Christine Hutchison at christine_hutch@hotmail.com.
Please see the schedule of class visits HERE. (You will need to click on the correct tab at the bottom of the page)
Please click HERE to preview the Fair.
Tuesday night, April 9th, is Family Fun Night from 5:30-7:30PM. You won't want to miss it. There will be all new crafts for some of our featured books and many of your favorite teachers will be there. So far, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Israel, Ms. Gilbert, Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Swindell, Mrs. Tubiolo, Mrs. Hernandez, and Mrs. Adams have all agreed to come out that night! We still need both parent and student volunteers to help out at the activity tables. Please email Christine Hutchison (christine_hutch@hotmail.com) if you would like to help out.
Questions? Please contact Christine Hutchison (christine_hutch@hotmail.com) or Karen Hagan (karenhagan@comcast.net).
Labels for Education update |
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The Spring Labels for Education promotion is underway! As promised, we have details for you on the classroom rewards. The collection will run through Friday, May 17.
Class rewards will be done separately for grades K-2 and grades 3-5. The top TWO classrooms from each group will receive
- An extra recess period for the class bringing in the most points (both K-2 and 3-5)
- A lunch bunch with CGES staff member(s) of the class’s choice (also K-2 and 3-5)
Families have already begun submitting Labels. Mrs. Hernandez’s class is in the early lead for grades K-2, with Mrs. Gretz’s, Mrs. Asadullah’s, and Mrs. Tubiolo’s classes close behind. For grades 3-5, Mrs. Rueda’s class is in an early lead, with Ms. Floyd’s class in second place.
Keep saving your Labels and submitting to your teachers in a zip-top baggie or sealed envelope. If you have any questions about the Labels program, contact Laura Laudenberger at lauralauden@yahoo.com.
Spring Extracurricular Activities at CGES (additional activities may be announced later this week)
Act it Out! |
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Take an adventure through storybooks! This acting class uses theater arts to teach kids about character education topics such as respect, truth and peace. Mondays from 3:40 - 4:40 pm, Seven week session for $85 for residents, $95 for non-residents of the City of Rockville! Register now at https://rockenroll.rockvillemd.gov/econnect/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp Enter course #43254
Machines and Architecture by Bricks 4 Kidz |
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- Reinforce math and science concepts
- Develop an appreciation for how things work
- Build self-confidence and problem solving skills
- Foster teamwork
- Trigger children’s lively imaginations
- Provide a safe, enriching place to create and play
Fridays from 3:40 - 4:40 pm Eight week session for $104! Register now at www.bricks4kidz.com
Brit-Am Soccer - Spring Session |
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Details coming soon.
Chess Club - Spring Session |
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Chess Club meets on Tuesdays at the school from 7:55 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Spring Session Dates: Apr 09, 16, 23, 30, May 07, 14, 21, 28, June 04.
Creative Adventures - Spring Workshop |
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| WHAT: 6 weeks of UNIQUE art projects WHO: 1st thru 5th graders WHERE: College Gardens Elementary School WHEN: Monday afternoons 3:30- 5:00 p.m. April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, and 13 COST: $125- Don’t miss it! Max class size is 25 |
i9 Sports - After-School Flag Football and Basketball |
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Flag Football Tuesdays and Basketball Thursdays. 8-week seasons start in April.
Mad Science - Spring Session |
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Wednesdays, from April 10 - May 29.
Young Rembrandts - Spring Session |
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Cartooning Classes for Kids - Thursdays, April 11 - May 30
PTA Reminders
PTA Nominating Committee is forming |
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We need a Nominating Committee of 5 members for next year’s PTA Board. If you are interested in being a part of the committee, please contact Nicole M. Cathey at nicolemcathey@gmail.com
Rockville Rewards Cards--now only $10.00!! |
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Shop locally and support our school! For just $10.00 you can purchase a Rockville Rewards card that is valid until August 31, 2013.
Enjoy discounts at over 100 local businesses. 100% of the purchase price of the card goes directly to the PTA!
2 easy ways to buys a card:
A FREE Day of Bar-T FUN! |
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See coupon for one free day of drop-in care at your College Gardens Bar-T Kids Club program. Contact your Bar-T Director by phone 301-217-0878 or email at collegegardens@bar-t.com with any questions and to schedule your free day of drop-in fun. (Please see the back side of the coupon for limitations and further details.)
2013 Parent Engagement Survey |
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This month, a random sampling of MCPS parents will be asked to complete a confidential, online survey that focuses on their perception of their child's school and education. If you are selected, you will receive a notice in the mail with instructions on how to complete the survey online. The information you provide will help our schools better understand your involvement in your child's education and improve connections between schools and families.
The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. It will be available March 1 through May 24. Contact the Office of Shared Accountability at 301-279-3848 for more information.
Got Mulch?? |
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The Richard Montgomery High School Booster Club is holding its annual yard & garden mulch fundraiser, Saturday, April 6th. Top-quality shredded hardwood mulch is sold - 3-cubic-foot bags for only $5.00 (bags 50% bigger than most stores). Delivery offered in RM cluster area ($10 delivery charge for any size order). Online Order Deadline is Friday, March 29. (See ordering website)
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The PTA NewsFlash is edited by Eric Van Ryzin
Please send blurb submissions to Eric_J_Van_Ryzin@mcpsmd.org. |