Nov. 13, 2008

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Thursday Announcements

American Education Week

American Education Week will be celebrated  November 17 thru 21.  This year’s theme remains “Great Public Schools:  A Basic Right and Our Responsibility” and highlights the importance of bringing together teachers, school staff, parents, students, and communities in a unified effort to build great public schools.  Several activities have been planned for the week. Please see the schedule of events below: 

Monday, November 17 – Classroom teachers will switch with another grade level teacher to share in a fun activity.  Ask your child about their teacher visitor for the day.

Tuesday, November 18 -  Students and parents/community members are encouraged to write a letter or note of appreciation to any staff member as a special homework activity. 

Wednesday, November 19 - Guest community readers are scheduled to read a book aloud.  These guest readers will be featured on our TV studio system for all to enjoy.

Thursday, November 20 – Students and staff will be reading in our hallways as “Oh the Places You Can Read”.

Friday, November 21 -  Staff, volunteers and visitors are invited to wear their college sweatshirts to promote higher education.     

School Cancellations or Delays
Occasionally inclement weather or other safety or health conditions require FCPS to cancel, delay opening or otherwise change school routines or schedules.  Please see the attached flyer on how to get information regarding a change.
Snow Emergency Information-English
Snow Emergency Information-Spanish

Two Hour Early Dismissal Procedures
On Friday, December 5, students will be dismissed two hours early at 1:30.  Morning pre-kindergarteners will attend school from 9:00 to 10:30 and afternoon pre-kindergarteners will attend school from 12:00 to 1:30.  Buses will pick up afternoon special education pre-kindergarten students one hour earlier than usual.  If you have questions regarding the schedule please call the school office.  

Hearing and Vision Screenings
Hearing & Vision Screenings will take place December 10 , 11  and 12   for  Pre K,  Kindergarten ( if not previously screened in Pre K), 1st  & 4th grade students, and any new students who do not have documentation of previous screening in Maryland. Maryland State Law mandates this screening. Any other student can be screened upon written request by the parent.  All written requests need to be submitted to the health room by December 5. Please make sure if your child wears glasses that they have their glasses with them on screening days.   If you have any questions, please contact the health room at 240-236-2378. Re-screening will take place on January  8 .

Toy Drive
This holiday season we will be collecting new unwrapped toys for The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.  The toy drive will begin on December 1 and end on December 12.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.