Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

Parent Newsletter
MVMPCS CALENDAR:
Fri., 9/13Kidstuff Coupon Books dueorders, payment or returned Wed., 9/18Mamma Lucia Night, 4-10:00 p.m.see details below Fri., 9/20 School Closed for Fair Day Mon., 9/232 Hour Early Dismissal for Students at 1:45 p.m., Teacher Work Session, No After Care. Wed., 9/25Ms. Christines Class to Native American Museum, DC, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.; 1st Grade to FMH, 9:30 11:00 a.m. Fri., 9/27Community Coffee, 9:1510:30 a.m., Multi-purpose Room Mon., 9/30Fri., 10/4 Book Worm Book Fair, 9:0011:45 a.m. daily Thurs., 10/3Picture DayIndividual Photos by Lifetouch, Inc. Fri., 10/11Prospective Parent Tour, 9:15 a.m. Fri., 10/18School Closed for Students, Professional Development Day Fri., 10/25School Closed for Students, Teacher Work Day Fri., 11/1Community Coffee, 9:15 a.m.10:30 a.m.

September 12, 2013

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families, This summer the Staffing Committee filled many openings at MVMPCS. As positions were filled we tried to make sure that announcements were made through our Google ForumCommunity News. In the event that any announcements were missed, I would like to take this time to introduce all of our new staff to the MVMPCS community: Elizabeth Benefiel is the new Art teacher. She recently graduated from Frostburg State University with her Masters in Art Education.

MMCI Gathering Wed, September 18th, 4:00 - 10:00 pm

Erica Chavez is the new MS Spanish teacher. She was previously a HS Spanish teacher at Takoma Academy. She comes to us with many years of experience teaching Spanish.
Cindy Estep is the new MS Math teacher. She was previously a HS math teacher and a teacher at Frederick Community College teaching Developmental Math. Kelly Robertson is the new USS/Media IA. She is a recent graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in International Studies. Kim Cowles is the new Primary teacher. She was a former LE teacher at MVMPCS and is returning to teach in our Primary 1 classroom. She has many years of experience teaching in a Montessori classroom. Alison Flanagan is the new IA in Primary. She was the Health Tech at MVMPCS two years ago and has returned to work in Primary 2 classroom. Claudia Nealley is the new IA in Primary. She is a former teacher in FCPS and is returning to the classroom as the floater IA for Primary. I welcome all of our new staff to MVMPCS. They are truly a wonderful addition to our already great staff and school community. Cita King, MVMPCS Principal

Dine-in or Carry-out @ Mamma Lucia

Enjoy this special opportunity to dine with fellow Meerkats from Monocacy Valley Montessori (MVM) and get to know the Dolphins from our sister school, Carroll Creek Montessori (CCM). Present the flyer in this weeks Thursday folder when you place your order and Mamma Lucias will donate 15% of your bill to Monocacy Montessori Communities Incorporated (MMCI), our non-profit home! Mamma Lucias is located off Route 26 N at 1700 Kingfisher Drive, 21701. CALLING ALL MATHLETES IN GRADES 4-8! MMCI is excited to offer Math4Fun again this year in a new expanded format, serving students in grades 4-8. This after school enrichment program is for students who are interested in using and expanding their mathematical skills in a fun and challenging way. Kristen Ellis and Kim Osborne will engage students in a variety of math-based activities, games, and investigations. NEW THIS YEAR - We are incorporating the MathCounts curriculum for middle school students, which is widely recognized as a rigorous and engaging national program that helps students broaden their mathematical knowledge. Registration information went home in last week's Thursday folders. Copies can be found across from the main office. It's not too late, but classes start Monday Sept. 16, from 4-5 p.m. in the middle school classroom. So sign up today!

LUNCH MENU UPDATE FOR SEPT. 18:

The hot lunch selection for next Wednesday, September 18 is: chicken nuggets, baked beans, tossed salad and mixed fruit. Please update your menu. Lunch calendars are available online at fcps.org under the Meals tab, select elementary and secondary menus, charter schools.

MVMPCS NEWSLETTER
FROM THE HEALTH ROOM: Dear Parents/Guardians: As the school nurse for Montessori School, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am a registered nurse employed by the Frederick County Health Department, School Health Division. I am the school nurse at Whittier Elementary and Yellow Springs Elementary. My responsibilities include health appraisals, health counseling, communicable disease prevention, crisis intervention, health education and referrals for health needs. I work closely with school administration, faculty, medical providers and parents to develop plans of care for students with medical needs. Your childs school has a health room staffed by a health room technician. If your child becomes injured or sick during the school day, basic first aid or medical attention will be provided. The health room technician is a certified nursing assistant and certified medication technician who is trained in first aid and CPR. The health room technician works under my direction and supervision. There are times when I may delegate nursing functions to the health room technician to meet the medical needs of students. If your child requires a medication or medical treatment during the school day, his/her health care provider must complete the appropriate forms. These forms may be obtained from the health room and at www.fcps.org or http:// www.co.frederick.md.us/. As the school nurse, I am responsible for assuring that medications and treatments can be administered safely during the school day. Please contact me at 301-668-0667 if you have any questions or concerns about the health care of your child. I look forward to meeting you and wish you and your child a healthy and successful school year. Sincerely, Lydia Talley, RN BSN KIDSTUFF COUPON BOOKS FUNDRAISER DUE Earlier this month your youngest child brought home a Kidstuff Coupon Book. Payments, additional orders, or returned books are due to your youngest or only child's classroom by Sept. 13th. Thank you for your consideration & support of this and other MVMPCS/MMCI fundraisers. Proceeds earned from this fundraiser (at least 50%) will be deposited into the MVMPCS Student Activity Fund. The use of these funds is reviewed and voted on by the MVMPCS Governing Council and directly benefit students of MVMPCS. Jen Shemer, Fundraising Chair

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FREE! CHILDRENS FLU CLINICS The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) offers free flu vaccination clinics by appointment for children ages 6 months17 years. County residents may schedule an appointment online at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/flu or call 1-877-419-3409. The clinics are at the FCHD, 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick. They offer the injectible flu shot and the intranasal FluMist. Register now! Clinics dates are: Saturday, October 5, 9 AM-3 PM. Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 PM-7 PM Saturday, November 16, 9 AM-3 PM The Health Department will NOT have flu vaccine available this year for adults 18 years and older. Adults are advised to contact their healthcare provider or obtain a flu vaccine at one of the many locations in the community such as pharmacies and grocery stores.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN PRIMARY We are looking for parent volunteers to assist in our Primary classrooms in the morning from 9:00 to 11:00. You do not need to have a child in Primary in order to be a volunteer. Responsibilities will include: escorting the children to the bathroom and assisting the teacher with daily classroom activities. In order to maintain consistency (which is important at this age) we are looking to put together a schedule as soon as possible. Interested parents can contact Miss Heidi, Primary Team Leader (Heidi.Novak@fcps.org) for further information. A training session will be provided before the schedule starts.

SEPTEMBER IS ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH! MVMPCS ATTENDANCE YEAR TO DATE: 97.83% MD STATE REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 94%

SCHOOL CLOSEDFRIDAY, SEPT. 20 - FAIR DAY!

2-HOUR EARLY DISMISSALMONDAY, SEPT. 23 ****MVMPCS STUDENTS****DISMISS AT 1:45 P.M. THERE IS NO AFTERCARE.