Delrey Doings
October 2011
*School Calendar*
October 14, 2011 (Friday) - UCP Annual Meeting- School Closed for Students.
October 21th, 2011 (Friday) – Professional Development Day/MSTA Convention –
School Closed for Students.
*From the Principal’s Desk*
“Lives worth living” is a powerful documentary that chronicles the history of America’s disability rights
movement. It premiers on the Emmy award winning PBS series Independent Lens, On Thursday,
October 27th, 2011 at 10pm. To learn more about the film, visit the website at
www.pbs.org/independentlens
*Delrey Students and Their Families*
The following students are celebrating their birthdays in September and we wish them a HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
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Micah Jones
Bryant Rogers
Oct. 16th - 6 years old
Oct. 20th- 21 years old
Sharon Hodges forwarded information regarding an organization called Equipment Connections for
Children, Inc. It is designed to connect families who want to donate equipment with families with
specific equipment needs. Families can sign up to be a donor if they want to give something away or
as a recipient if they have a specific need. The organization will then match the donor to the recipient
if they reside in DC, MD or VA. The website is: www.equipmentconnectionsforchildren.org. They also
have a Facebook page: Equipment Connections for Children on FB.
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*Fund Raisers*
The Fund Raising Committee thanks you for your support of our fund raising activities. Following is a
list of fund raisers for the 2011/12 School Year:
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Quarter Auction – The Quarter Auction has been cancelled due to low registrations.
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Pampered Chef- Delrey is again participating in a fundraiser with Pampered Chef (see attached
flier for information). Orders are due to Mary Anne O’Brien by October the 14th. Please contact
Mary Anne if you wish to see a catalog.
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Cabin Fever Party/Chili Competition – March 3, 2012
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Mayfair – May 12, 2012 – This year, we will not have a Stroll N Roll. The Stroll N Roll will be
replaced with a different competition that will occur during the school week prior to the
Mayfair. Students will earn points and the winner will be announced at the Mayfair.
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Ledos Pizza – 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month – Ledos will donate 10% of sales (eat in and
carry out) to Delrey. Please remember to tell them that you are from Delrey so that we will
receive credit for the order.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
This year we will have a competition to see which class can collect the most Box Tops for Education. A
prize will be awarded to the class who collects the most box tops. Ms. Bridget’s class will prepare and
update a graph each month so students and staff can see how each class is doing in the competition.
The first competition will end December 15th. So parents, send in those box tops for your child’s class!
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Giant A+ Bonus Bucks:
In the process of reregistering UCP Delrey School with the Giant A+ Program, it was noted that Giant
had us listed under the old address. Paperwork has been submitted to change the address; however
the change has not been processed yet. As soon as we receive notification that the address has been
changed, you will be notified to re-register your Giant A+ card.
*Speech Department*
The Speech Department is excited to announce our subscription to the online TumbleBook Library
Program. Their website states, “TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated,
talking picture books which teach young children the joy of reading in a format they'll love.
TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in
order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you.” There are books
appropriate for children of all ages, as well as games and puzzles.
To access the Tumblebook library, its web address is:
www.tumblebooklibrary.com
The user name is: Delrey
The password is: Books
*From the Social Worker*
Please see the attached flyer from Maggie’s Light. It is a chance to enjoy some quality time with other
families. Sounds like fun!