Tuscarora Elementary School
6321
Lambert Drive / Frederick, Maryland 21703
Phone: 240-566-0000
Fax:
240-566-0001
Tuscarora Times
The Weekly Howl
May 8, 2008
Volunteer of the Week:
Tuscarora Elementary is proud to announce Dara Markowitz as “Volunteer of the Week”. Dara is a wonderful parent volunteer in Mrs. McKeever’s first grade classroom. Mrs. Markowitz comes every Thursday and works with small groups of students reinforcing phonics and reading skills. Thank you, Dara ! Your time makes a difference to our students!
“Paul Revere earned his living as a silversmith. But what do we remember him for? His volunteer work. – Susan J. Ellis
Your Feedback is Important:
Parents: Tell Us How We’re Doing! FCPS wants to know how satisfied are you with your child’s school? An online survey will officially open on May 5 th and close on May 19 th. It’s easy! It’s confidential!
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Go to www.fcps.org
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Click the survey icon on the home page (English or Spanish)
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Complete the survey, click “submit,” and you’re done!
Need computer time or a hard copy of the survey? Check with our school office for the information or for times to take the survey here, at TuES if you don’t have computer access at home. Or visit a public library near you. Please remember the May 19th deadline! At FCPS parents count. We appreciate your support in building a first-class school system.
5th Grade Parents:
Many of you have read about the changes in middle schools in FCPS. Crestwood Middle and Ballenger Creek Middle will host informative sessions to discuss the FCPS Middle School Reform.
Crestwood Middle will hold a session on May 12 th at 7:00 pm. in the Crestwood Media Center. A flyer has been included in the Thursday folder.
Ballenger Creek Middle will hold a session on May 21 st from 6:30-7:30 in the Ballenger Creek Middle cafeteria.
In addition, to the school level presentations there will be two county level Middle School Reform Panel Discussions at Monocacy Middle Schoolon May 20 th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Celebrating Volunteers:
The Volunteer Breakfast will be held Monday May 19 th, in the Cafeteria. We are looking forward to honoring all the wonderful volunteers who have given their time, effort, and energy this year. Your work has certainly made a difference to both the students and staff of our school. If you are planning to attend the breakfast , please call Karen McGaha at 240-566-0030 or e-mail karen.mcgaha@fcps.org. Hope to see everyone there!
Spring Chorus and Instrumental Music Concert:
We say thank you to music teachers Elliott Carriere and John Widmann and instrumental music teachers Michele Delarosa and Ed Smarsh. Most importantly, we say thanks to all our talented boys and girls for a wonderful band concert on May 6 th. The orchestra will be performing at 7:30 tonight and we wish the boys and girls good luck on their performance.
Don’t forget to Register your Child for Kindergarten:
Who? Children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2008 who live in the Tuscarora Elementary district.
What? You will need to bring your child’s birth certificate and most recent immunizations, and proof of residency (i.e. current property tax bill, rental bill or lease, or utility bill such as electric, water, gas/sewer).
When? Any school day between 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where? Tuscarora Elementary
From the Physical Education Department:
Field Day is fast approaching. Please contact Ms. Chaney and Mrs. Crawford if you can volunteer to help out during the field day dates.
June 4 - Grades K, 1, 2 (rain date June 10)
June 6 - Grades 3, 4, 5 (rain date June 9)
Upcoming Dates
May
14 Brief PTA Meeting 6:30p.m. Cafeteria
14 Talent Show- Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.
16 Multicultural Festival – 6:30 – 8:30
19 Volunteer Breakfast – Cafeteria 8:00- 8:45
22 Chorus Concert – Cafeteria— 7:00
28 New Kindergarten Orientation 6:30 - 7:30
June
12 - 5 th Grade Recognition- 2:15 - 3:15
13 - Last Day of School – Dismissal 1:20
Our Mission:
To foster the success of all of our students by building a bridge between the classroom, home, and community.