Marlton Elementary School Newsletter

March 10, 2008

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Important Dates

3/17 – 3/24 School Closed Spring Break

3/10 Parent Workshop James Madison Middle School 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

3/25 – School Re-opens

        - Spring Homework Packets Due

3/12 Black History Play 7:00 p.m. (8:15 a.m)

3/28 PTA Winter Carnival 7-9 p.m.

3/13 End of Third Quarter

3/31 Report Card Distributed

3/14 No School (Grading and Planning Day)

 

 

Dear Parents,

            Parent involvement is an important part of the culture at Marlton Elementary School.  During these past two weeks, parents have been extremely involved with our students.  Parents supervised students during Jump Rope for Heart; read to classes at the Read Across America celebration; toured the Academic Fair to view their child’s work and examine the work of other grade levels; and enjoyed the friendships of their neighbors and love of their children at Muffins for Mom!  This strong relationship between parents and school affects the learning of your child.  Children appreciate the time parents spend at their school.  They express their thanks by working hard for their parents and teachers to increase their level of achievement.  We thank you for your participation in these activities and for your efforts as we work together for the children.

 

Parent Workshop – Tonight, Monday, March 10, the regional office invites you to attend a Parent Workshop.  The topic is “Curriculum Updates & Looking Ahead”  Parents, that have attended the regional workshops during the year, have mentioned how much information they have learned about the curriculum.  It will be an interesting activity.

 

Black History Play – Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m., to attend the musical production, “Motown, One Man’s Dream”.  The students of Marlton Elementary, under the direction of Gary Seddon, will share the history of Motown and Barry Gordy.  We are extremely proud of their talents and dedication to musical theater.  Bring your family and neighbors for an evening of entertainment.  Afterwards, refreshments will be sold to help defray the cost of the production.  We invite parents to donate a roll of paper towels to the Christmas in April Project and bring the roll to the Black History Play.  This demonstration of your commitment to community service will inspire the children.

 

Christmas in April – Many students are participating in this community service project.  Continue to ask your child to complete various jobs in the home.  Please “bank” the money they earn and allow them to purchase cleaning products for Christmas in April.  The volunteers will use the products as they renovate and clean homes of needy, elderly residents of Prince George’s County. During this last week of the project, students are invited to earn money to purchase all purpose cleanser and trash bags.  This community service project ends on Thursday. 

 

Items to look for accompanying this newsletter:

 

MSA Science - Parents of sixth graders should examine the MSA Science letter that accompanies their newsletter.  This report explains the results of the MSA Science assessment from May 2007.

 

SEED School -   Parents of fifth graders should read the letter, accompanying the newsletter, about the SEED school.

 

Maryland High School Assessments – Also accompanying the newsletter for parents of sixth graders is a publication intended to address parents’ questions regarding the High School Assessments.  Graduation requirements are included in the publication.

 

OLSAT – Parents of first graders should examine the OLSAT report which accompanies their newsletter.

 

 

 

 

Spring Break Packets – This week we will be sending spring break packets home for the students to complete over the break.  These will be due on March 25 upon returning to school.

 

Contextual Learning Environment – The deadline for completed lottery applications is March 12. Applications are posted on the Prince George’s County Public Schools website, www.pgcps.org  Faxed applications will not be accepted.

 

Dr. Deasy Visit – On March 3, Dr. John Deasy, Superintendent, visited Marlton to kick off Read Across America.  Dr. Deasy toured the school and read, Oh, The Places You’ll Go, by Dr. Seuss to Ms. Clayton’s class and Ms. Wilson-Smith’s class.  In addition, he spoke with many first graders as they ate lunch in the cafeteria.  He was most gracious and commented on how respectful the children were.  It was an exciting day and we hope he visits again soon.

 

Pennies for Patients – Nurse Bishop is proud to announce that the students raised $2,866.35 for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Foundation.  The two classes that raised the most money were Ms. Sollers, $482.83, and Ms. Gutierrez, $411.79.  Both classes will enjoy a pizza party.  Congratulations and thank you to everyone that participated.

 

Bowie Baysox Incentive – We will participate in “Read and Hit a Home Run with the Baysox”.  Each student is required to read four books inside or outside of school.  The Baysox organization will mail one free ticket per students completing the program.  Each participating teacher will also receive a free ticket.

 

Muffins for Mom – A big thank you to all of the moms that joined us for a continental breakfast on Friday, March 7.  Over 175 moms enjoyed muffins with their child.  The staff appreciates your enthusiasm for the activity!

 

Read Across America – This activity was a big success on Friday, March 7.  Many parents visited classrooms and read to students.  Students in intermediate classes read to children in the primary grades.  Classroom teachers exchanged classes with another teacher to read to their class.  Together, we spread lots of excitement about reading!

 

Academic Fair/Business Expo – Thank you to the many parents that examined the students’ work at the Academic Fair on March 4.  The teachers created interesting displays to showcase the children’s assignments. 

 

Online Prepayment for Student Lunches – As noted in the last newsletter, parents can pre-pay for children’s meals online!  Use your bank debit card, Visa, Discover or MasterCard to pre-pay for your children’s meals.  You are encouraged to pre-purchase meals for at least one month at a time, and to pre-pay at least two days prior to your child’s meal account being depleted.

 

Marlboro Boys & Girls Club – It’s time to sign up for Babe Ruth T-ball/rookie leagues.  To sign up or learn more about the league, contact Mr. Bossett, 301-655-5910 or Ms. Ann, 202-215-9119.  Practice begins on March 31.  The season lasts from 5/10 to 6/21.

 

Calling All Book Fair Volunteers! Love books? - Volunteer to help at the upcoming Spring Book Fair. The dates are April 14-18.  There are lots of ways to participate.  And, hours are flexible!  Contact Aricka Hawkins at 301-466-4304 or Kathy Yorkshire at 301-254-1443. You can also email the PTA at marltonpta@yahoo.com.

 

Next Newsletter – March 31, 2008