Cresthaven Star Chronicle Believe...Achieve...Succeed

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Cresthaven Star Chronicle
Sherri Gorden, Principal
Emily Madan, Assistant Principal
Believe...Achieve...Succeed
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cresthavenes/newsletter/ March 20, 2015
End of the 3rd Marking Period
Can you believe that the end of third marking period is approaching already? During the this
marking period, our students have been applying new skills in reading, writing and math. Students are using a variety of methods to show what they have learned. They are using technology
to research topics and produce reports and power point presentations and to practice skills in
reading, math and keyboarding. The use of the chromebook google education applications have
also become a daily part of instruction for our students. As we prepare for the final quarter of
instruction don’t forget to check in with your child’s teacher to stay up to date on assignments,
and learning tasks that help to prepare them for daily instruction.
Possible Extended School Year
As of March 17, 2015, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) exceeded the number of
emergency weather days (snow days). The 2014-2015 school calendar has four snow days
built in, so MCPS is three days over its allotted number of snow days. MCPS has applied for a
waiver from the Maryland State Department of Education. The Maryland State Department of
Education is expected to consider the waiver request at its meeting on March 24, 2015. Until
MCPS receives a response from MSDE, parents are urged to plan for school year to be extended.
For
more
information,
visit
School
Contingency
Calendar
at
http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/calendars/
Calling All Parents! We need your help with our upcoming Career Day!
On Friday, May 1st from 9:30-11:30am, Cr esthaven ES will host a Car eer Day
for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students! This is an opportunity for students to hear about
different careers and make connections between their current studies and future
jobs. If you or someone you know is interested in speaking with students about
your/his/her career, please complete the attached response form by April 1, 2014.
Please refer all questions to Marina Sklias, School Counselor, at 301-431-7622 or
[email protected].
Calendar Items
Principal’s Corner
March 20
Movie Night @ Roscoe Nix ES
Dear Parents,
March 26
End of the 3rd Marking Period
Staff Student Basketball Game @ Key MS
March 27
Professional Day—No School for students
April 3 –10
Spring Break
April 13-17
Scholastic Book Fair
April 16
Reading Night
It seems that spring is almost ready to make an appearance,
although it may be hard to tell with the weather pattern lately.
Believe it or not I am already planning for next school year. I
have received the staffing allocation for next year and thankfully we will retain our current teaching staff. Our staffing
allocations are based on student enrollment, so I need to know
how many students will return for the 2015-2016 school year.
During the upcoming weeks I will ask you to share your plans
for next year also. It is important that I know how many students to expect at each grade level to plan instruction and to
identify teaching assignments. When you receive this request
I ask that you send it back by the due date so we can be prepared to receive your child in the fall. Thank you for all of
your support.
Sincerely,
Ms. Gorden
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CALLING ALL PARENTS TO HELP WITH CRESTHAVEN’S ANNUAL . . .
CAREER DAY
FRIDAY, MAY 1st from 9:30-11:30
On Friday, May 1st, our school will be holding a Career Day for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students! We are in need of parent volunteers
who are willing to speak with students about their careers. We would like for students to understand the connection between their
academic learning and the tasks they might someday perform in the working world. This is also a great opportunity for students to
learn about and explore the many different careers that exist in our community!
In preparing for this exciting day, we need to know if you would be willing to come and speak to specific classes about your career.
(Discussion topics may include: career description, information on training/preparation, most rewarding/least enjoyable parts of
your day, etc.) More detailed information will be sent to you in the weeks to come. Please sign and return the form below indicating
your willingness and availability to help with Cresthaven’s Career Day!
Many thanks,
Marina Sklias
Marina Sklias
School Counselor
[email protected]
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Please sign and return to Mrs. Sklias, School Counselor by Wednesday,
April 1st, 2015
Speaker’s Name ________________________________ Child’s Name _________________________
Career / Job Description _________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone # ________________________ Email Address _________________________________