MANOR WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

11575 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Week of March 14, 2016

CALENDAR

March 16 PTA MWES International Festival (6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) March 17 Grade 4 - Art Field Trip to DC (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) March 23 PTA Reading Night and Ice Cream Social (6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) March 24 Grade 4 – Maryland Conservancy (in house field trip) March 25 – April 1 Schools closed - Spring Break April 8 School closes at 12:15 p.m., end of marking period April 11 Junior Achievement “JA in A Day” at MWES (rescheduled) April 13 Class Picture Day April 14 Volunteers’ Breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.) April 15 Kindergarten – Toby’s Theater Field Trip (9:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

SCHOOL NEWS New Items are marked in Blue.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Families of children who will be five years old by September 1, 2016 are urged to register for Kindergarten. Staffing for next school year is based on the number of registered Kindergarten students, please take time to register at Manor Woods Elementary by calling 410-313-7165 to make an appointment or stop in the school office between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Please visit http://www.hcpss.org/schools/kindergarten-registration/ to see a complete list of documents required for registration. PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM AT WAVERLY REGIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (2016-2017): The Waverly Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) preschool programs are now accepting applications for classes for the 2016-2017 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 and 4 years of age for the 2016-2017 school year may see the secretaries in the Waverly Elementary school office at Waverly Elementary for an application packet beginning February 16, 2016. All applications must be returned by March 22, 2016. A limited number of openings are available for children without disabilities. Children are selected based upon screening information given on the application form and the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” as well as observations of the child’s participation in a playgroup. If necessary, a lottery process is conducted. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Whitehead at (410) 313-2819.

CHOOSE CIVILITY POSTER AND VIDEO CONTEST: Students in grades k-12 are eligible to participate. Entries should be submitted to the Columbia Association Art Center February 1 - March 25. For more information please see the attached flyer or visit choosecivility.org. Questions? Call 410.730.0075 or email monica.herber@columbiaassociation.org.

READING INCENTIVE PROGRAM - "Read & Hit A Home Run" is a school wide Reading Incentive Program sponsored by the Bowie Baysox that Manor Woods is participating in this year. Students need to read 4 books by Thursday, March 24th and share that information with their classroom teacher. Once students have read 4 books, they will receive a free ticket for the Bowie Baysox Baseball Game on Saturday, May 7th @ 6:35 p.m. The game will feature a post-game firework show. If you have any questions about this reading incentive program please email Natalie Miskimins Reading Specialist at natalie_miskimins@hcpss.org.

LET ME RUN….CALLING ALL 4TH AND 5TH GRADE BOYS! Do you enjoy running? Or are you curious to try? Do you strive for fitness and fun? Then please consider joining MWES' first ever, after school running program that is just for boys! "Let Me Run" is a 7-8 week running program that will culminate in an end of season 5K! No experience is required, but boys will be empowered and encouraged to be able to complete the race by programs end. We are excited to bring this program to Manor Woods! Practices run every Monday and Wednesday after school from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm. The spring season will begin on Monday, March 14th, 2016. We are still in need of one more head coach, experience is not required. If interested in being a volunteer coach, or volunteer parent, or have interest in this program for your son, please call, text, or Email Linda Mattes (coach and parent) @ (240) 645-3824, LindaRN78@yahoo.com. Please also reference letmerun.org for more information or to register your child for our Manor Woods Team!!! Space is limited!!

SCHOOL NEWS

FOOD PANTRY: Thank you to all those who've donated non-perishable food to our Food Pantry Fridays initiative so far this school year. It's not too late to donate! We'll continue collecting non-perishable food throughout the school year. Students can drop off donations in the shopping cart in the front lobby. Thank you again for your generous support.

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING: Screening will be held for K-1 on Thursday, April 21st. Please be certain your child wears his or her glasses on the screening day. Re-screening will be held May 2, 2016. If you are interested in volunteering for our Vision and Hearing Screening on April 21st, please contact Lynnette Winde in the Health Room at (410) 313-8326 or email: lynnette_winde@hcpss.org.

HCPSS 2016 SUMMER CLASSES AND CAMPS: Catalogs are now available in the front lobby (bookcase). Students can catch up, get ahead, and learn something new by participating in a summer class or camp. For more information visit www.hcpss.org/summer/.

PTA

Please see the following and additional information, links and flyers on the PTA website at www.mwespta.org MWES PTA INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Our 5th Annual event will be held Wednesday, March 16th. Please contact Adila Baig for participation information. A link to the flyer is available on the PTA website as well as attached. HOSPITALITY TEACHER'S LUNCHEON: On Wednesday, March 16, we are hosting a luncheon for the teachers and staff. We will be providing soups, salads, bread, desserts and drinks. For the soups, we will provide crockpots, so please send your soup in gallon baggies or a disposable container, but try to send warm if possible. Please see signup and soup recipes below. Please follow recipes as closely as possible so we can keep refilling. Items should be in the teacher workroom by 10:15 am. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WfPGMTlFaHHTy4I9Qi2qKox7woFFIiSzT52pHTIGh88/edit?usp=sharing MWES PTA FAMILY READING NIGHT & ICE CREAM SOCIAL: A fun evening of ice cream and read-aloud stories on Wednesday, March 23rd. This year’s theme is “Color your World with Books” and will feature stories and poems with colorful themes or titles and original work by MWES student authors! Don’t miss ebooks in the tech lab, craft activities and a special guest author who will read her book with Manny! Please bring a new or gently used book to donate to the Maryland Book Bank. Readers and event volunteers are needed to make this event a success! Please signup at http://bit.ly/1QXQoNs. For questions, contact MWESReading@gmail.com. PTA BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS SOUGHT FOR NEXT YEAR: We currently have most of our Board Positions and Committee Chairs open for 2016-17. Without a sitting board and committee chairmen, we cannot provide the events and activities we have come to enjoy from PTA, such as Back to School Picnic, Fun Day, Cultural Arts presentations and field trips, Hospitality Events, and many many other things both in and after school. Please visit the signup link for next year on the PTA website to view the open positions, and/or send input to the board at mwesvolunteers@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY NEWS

GLENELG HIGH SCHOOL PTSA BINGO: March 16th --- see flyer at end of newsletter for details. MARRIOTTS RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL PROUDLY PRESENTS, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, 7PM MARCH 17, 18, 19 AT 7 PM AND MARCH 20 AT 3PM. Based on the renowned comic strip by Charles Schulz, this musical gives us a glimpse into the life of your favorite animated underdog, Charlie Brown. Tickets are $10, available at the door or online at seatyourself.biz/marriottsridge. Special Luncheon, catered by Eggspectation, from 1:00 - 2:30 before the Sunday, March 20 show. Cast members will be available during the luncheon for photos! Each luncheon patron will receive priority entrance to the theatre when the doors open at 2:30. (Show tickets must be purchased separately.) Tickets for the luncheon must be paid for in advance and are $10 per person, children under 5, $5.00.Checks should be made out and mailed to MRHS Theatre, Marriotts Ridge High School, 10021 Woodford Drive, Marriottsville MD 21104 or contact jneaman@verizon.net. MARRIOTTS RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC FOUNDATION MATTRESS FUNDRAISER ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM! Do you need a new mattress? Mattresses are brand new with full factory warranties, and prices are 50% - 60% less than mattress store prices! All mattress sizes and types are available, in name brands like Simmons, Beautyrest and many more. Delivery is free, and samples will be available, so come in and find your perfect mattress! Proceeds benefit the MRHS Music Department and will help pay for music, equipment, instruments, attire and competition fees. More information is available at www.mrhsmusic.net<http://www.mrhsmusic.net>. Thanks for your support of music at MRHS!

COMMUNITY NEWS PACK 333 - SCOUTING FOR FOOD WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19. Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts who attend MWES will be out in your neighborhood on March 19th to collect your donations which will go to one of 25 food pantries we serve in the county. A bag will be dropped off at your home a few days before. Please remember to put your donations by your front door or your mailbox by 8 a.m. on March 19. Thanks for your generous donations. For more information email scoutingforfoodnpd@verizon.net. MT. VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA: It looks like Spring is coming (finally!) and the MVMS PTA is getting ready for next year. WE NEED YOU! Many of our parents are "graduating" to high school which leaves us with multiple committees and committee chair positions to fill for the 2016-2017 year. We will also have several openings on our Executive Board. Please join us! It's a great way to learn more about the school and PTA, and meet new people in your community. If you would like to learn more about any of the committees or board positions, please contact Shelley Tolle at shelleytolle@verizon.net or (410)428-1229 or Kathy Baur at kdbaur@gmail.com. GUMC FOOD PANTRY: The Glenelg United Methodist Church (GUMC) Food Pantry is open every 3rd Saturday of the month, providing grocery assistance to those in need. As a partner of the Howard County Food Bank, we provide both county food as well as food/toiletries from individual donations. GUMC is located at 13900 Burntwoods Rd., Glenelg. You may contact us for pantry questions or to make a donation at 410-489-7260 or glenelgumcpantry@gmail.com. MUSCIAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP AT SLAYTON HOUSE THEATRE CAMP OF THE ARTS: For more information about June 20th – August 5th camp dates please see flyer at the end of newsletter. CHS BOOSTERS AT CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL EAGLES LACROSSE CAMP FOR BOYS AGES 6-14: Monday-Thursday, June 20th-June 23rd - 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Our camp provides an instructional clinic from the beginner to the advanced athlete in a safe and fun environment at the elementary, middle and high school levels. We will teach fundamental skills to the beginner as well maximize the potential of our intermediate players and challenge the advanced player tactically and technically to master his skills. Contact: Ken Senisi, phone (443) 668-6903 or email Kenneth_senisi@hcpss.org for more information. Enrollment is limited to the first 100 to apply. To take advantage of the Early Bird Special, pay in full by May 1, 2016 and tuition is only $130. After May 1, the cost is $150. We do offer team discounts. Camp brochures will be sent to the school or you can contact Kenneth_senisi@hcpss.org for an electronic one. A girls’ camp will also be offered at the same time and location. The girls’ camp will be for ages 6-14.

CHOOSE CIVILITY POSTER AND VIDEO CONTEST

Would You Say That To My Face?

WHO

Groups or individual students in grades K-12 who live or attend school in Howard County

Students who attend home school or a school without grade levels should enter the comparable grade level

WHEN

Entries accepted February 1 - March 25, 2016

Exhibit at the Columbia Art Center: • April 11 - 29, 2016• RECEPTION April 13, 2016; 5:30 - 7 pm• AWARDS CEREMONY 6 pm

PRIZES$50 Target gift card awarded to Grand Prize winners

$25 Target gift card awarded to age category winners

HOWEach submission should include the student’s:

• name• grade level• school

Submit entries by mail or drop off to:Monica Herber Columbia Association Art Center6100 Foreland GarthColumbia, MD 21045

Questions? Call 410.730.0075 or email monica.herber@columbiaassociation.org.

DETAILSVisit ChooseCivility.org

Presented in partnership with the Columbia Association Art Center, Howard County Library System, and Howard County Public School System.

Design a poster or create a video illustrating the theme of social media responsibility. Use your imagination, creativity, and artistic talent to show others why it’s important to be a good digital citizen. Start by asking yourself a few questions. What does it mean to be a good digital citizen? How do you respect yourself and others, decide what to share with others, and choose which photos to post? What does it mean to think twice, post once? What’s your digital footprint? Visit Common Sense Media or talk to your technology teacher or media specialist for some ideas, then design a poster or create a video.

• email address• phone number

MANOR WOODS PTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2016 (NEW DATE) 6PM – 8:30PM

Celebrating Our Children’s Diversity

Join us in the celebration of the diversity in our school. This will be our 5th Annual event and to make this evening a success, we need YOU to share your cultural or ethnic background or country of origin! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YES, I WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER: _______ Host a table on your own or with other families that demonstrates your culture, possibly including food, artifacts, games and crafts. We’ll help you and put you in contact with other families. _______ Provide cultural ethnic food for sampling by families attending the Festival _______ Organize cultural ethnic performances Parent Name: ____________________________________________________________ Student Name: ____________________ Teacher: ______________________________ Country/Culture Represented: _______________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Email: _______________________________ Please return this form to school in an envelope labeled PTA International Festival by Friday, March 4th. If you have any questions, please email Adila Baig at adilabaig@gmail.com. A member of the Festival Committee will contact you with further information. Thank you!

Bag-A-Palooza B I N G O Glenelg High School PTSA After-Prom Party Fundraiser

Prizes include Kate Spade, Vera Bradley, Coach and much more…

March 16th

Glenelg High School 14025 Burntwoods Road, Glenelg, MD

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Games start at 7:00 p.m.

20 Games Included

3 Special Games Raffles and Door Prizes

Food available for purchase including sandwiches, hot dogs, veggies & snacks

Tickets are $15.00 in advance / $20.00 at the door (advance available until 2PM on the 16th)

Purchase your tickets now as seats are limited!

Additional Game Cards, Raffles and Special Games are available for purchase

Glenelg High School After-Prom Bingo ORDER FORM

$15 x ____ tickets = Total $ ____ Name: ______________________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________________

Order forms may be sent to the school with your check (made payable to GHS PTSA): Glenelg PTSA Bingo-14025 Burntwoods Road, Glenelg, MD 21737

OR go to the GHS PTSA website: glenelgptsa.org to pay with PayPal *All Tickets will be held at the door for pick up

If you need additional information, please contact us at: Glenelghighschoolptsa@gmail.com

A Musical !eatreSummer Camp 2016!

Session One: June 20–July 8(Broadway Edition, 3 weeks)

Session Two: July 11–July 22(2 weeks)

Session !ree: July 25–August 5(2 weeks)

Like us on Facebook at Slayton House !eatre Camp of the Artsand visit our website www.CampOf!eArts.com

for information and registration forms or call 410.730.3987