Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

Parent Newsletter
MVMPCS CALENDAR:
Fri., 2/149:15 a.m. Parent Tour, 2 Hour Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. for Teacher Work Session, No After Care. *Mon., 2/17School Closed Presidents Day *Tues., 2/18School Closed for Students, Professional Development Day Tues., 2/25M.S. Chorus Adjudication, Ms. Christines field trip to Seneca Schoolhouse, 9am3pm. Wed., 2/265th Grade Family Life Thurs & Fri., 2/272/286th Grade Family Life *Subject to change as per BOE Meeting on Wednesday, 2/12. The Board of Education will be discussing options for making up snow days. Please note that the Maryland State Board of Education has given State Superintendent Lowery the authority to grant districts waivers to have school on Presidents Day (Monday, February 17). The Frederick County Board of Education is likely to ask for a waiver. Additionally, it is also likely that the Board will choose to have school on Tuesday, February 18 (which is currently scheduled to be a professional development day for teachers). Follow Find Out First and local media outlets for updates.

February 12, 2014

FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families, Happy Valentines Day to the MVMPCS community! Ms. Putnam and I would like to say thank you to all of the students and staff that participated in the MMCI Talent Show. This year was our largest turn out in the five years we have had the talent show. It was amazing to see all the variety of talents that our students performed. It was also wonderful to spend the time with the CCMPCS community. This event could not have been possible without the many parent volunteers who spent many hours making a delicious dinner, rehearsing with students and organizing the show and music. We would like to welcome our new Primary 1 long term sub, Anna Olszewski. Anna will be filling the position vacated by Ms. Kim. She began Wednesday and will shadow Ms. Julie until Friday. Anna will be with us until the end of the school year. She is an Early Childhood Education graduate from Clarion University of PA. This week, we said goodbye to Kelly Robertson, our part-time User Support Staff (USS)/Media IA. Kelly has accepted a full time USS position at Lewistown ES. Can you believe that in just three weeks, we will begin the Maryland State Assessment (MSA)? MSA will occur from March 3rd- 11th. During MSA week, the teachers, Ms. Putnam and I ask that all students arrive to school on time. In previous years, this has always been our best attendance week. Testing will begin promptly at 9:15 until 12:00. We would like to encourage all children to get a restful night sleep and to eat a good breakfast in the morning. Additionally, during testing all students are encouraged to bring water to drink and a small nutritious snack to eat. Have a wonderful weekend, Cita FROM THE ART ROOM: Donations of paper towel and toilet paper rolls are no longer needed. However, please send in any old, no longer needed plastic plates and bowls to be used for paint palettes. Thanks to those of you who have donated items for Art.

EARLY DISMISSAL THIS FRIDAY, 2/14/14 STUDENTS K-8 DISMISS AT 12:45 P.M. NO AFTERCARE As scheduled in the FCPS Calendar Handbook, there is a 2hour early dismissal for students on Friday, 2/14 for a teacher work session. MVMPCS students will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. following an early lunch. There will be no After Care. PreSchool and PreK (3 and 4-year old) students will attend their usual schedule of 9:0011:30 a.m. on early dismissal days. NOTE: With the strong possibility of inclement weather Thursday, be sure to follow any schedule changes that may be announced by FCPS through Find Out First, cable channel 18, and local radio stations.
MVMPCS ENROLLMENT INTENTS DUE FRIDAY, 2/14 The MVMPCS Statement of Enrollment Intent for academic year 2014-2015 is due to your childs teacher on Friday, February 14. This form is required for all students from PK through 7th grade to assist our school leadership in planning for next school year. Additional forms are available from the school office. *Any siblings not currently enrolled, must enter the lottery at http://www.mmcimd.org/enrollment by March 3, 2014.

Ms. Elizabeth Benefiel, MVMPCS Art Teacher

MVMPCS ATTENDANCE YEAR TO DATE: 96.38% MD STATE REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 94%

*Send absence notes to: Rose.Shapiro@fcps.org