February 4, 2011
18820 Strawberry Knoll Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
E. Frank Kaplan, Principal
Rosemary Ford, Assistant Principal
Web Site Address—http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/
strawberryknolles/
Strawberry Knoll News
STRAWBERRY KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FAMILY MATH “KNIGHT” COMING SOON
All SKES students and their families are invited to join us for Family Math
“Knight” on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the All
Purpose Room and surrounding hallways. You may also visit the
Computer Lab to explore math websites. There will be math activities that appeal to a broad range of interests and ages. You are invited to come and go as
your schedule allows. A variety of math centers will be
available and teachers will be on hand to guide you
through the activities and answer any questions.
There will also be some items available for you to take
home. So mark your calendars now and come join in
the mathematics fun. It should be a great evening for
everyone! If you have any questions, please contact
Mrs. Terry Fehner, Math Focus Teacher.
Using the Report Card as a Tool
Students came home with their report cards Wednesday, February 3, 2011.
The report card contains snapshots of your child’s learning. Please take time to
review your child’s report card with him/her. Join us as we
encourage our students to work hard this new quarter. Indeed, when used in the correct manner, the report card can
provide our children with the right attitude about learning at
the Knoll!
How do I find out that the schools are closed?
School closing announcements are made on: the MCPS Web site home page
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
Information can also be accessed on Cable Channel 34, The weather line,
301-279-3673 and the Quick Notes e-mail news service.
Local TV and radio stations also provide updates.
What about after-school and/or weekend activities?
After school activity cancellations will be announced in the
same manner as regular school closings. The county's Interagency Coordinating Board for the use of public facilities
makes weekend closing decisions. They can be contacted at
240-777-2706, or see Community Use of Schools (ICB).
Kindergarten Orientation
Kindergarten Orientation is in the planning stages. Please help us estimate the number of
students who will attend kindergarten at Strawberry Knoll during the 2011- 2012 school
year.
According to the Maryland State Law, a child must be five years old by September 1, 2011
in order to enter kindergarten for the 2011- 2012 school year. Kindergarten attendance is
compulsory. Parents who do not plan for their children to attend kindergarten at the Knoll
will need to contact Mr. Kaplan after May 1, 2011 and complete an enrollment waiver.
If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten this fall, please complete the form
below, and return it to the school office by March 18, 2011. Also, if you have a neighbor or
friend who has a child of kindergarten age for fall 2010, please pass this information sheet
to them.
Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2011 and Friday, May 6,
2011. Additional information will be provided in upcoming newsletters.
Please return the bottom portion to the Strawberry Knoll Elementary School office by
Friday, March 18, 2011.
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Strawberry Knoll Elementary School Kindergarten Survey
2011 - 2012
The following child will be five years old by September 1, 2011.
Child's Name: ______________________________________
Child's Date of Birth: ___________________
Parent's/Guardian’s Name: ___________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Home Phone: ____________________________
In order to expedite your receiving forms for Kindergarten Orientation, can the orientation packet be sent home with an older child in your family?
Yes
No
Name of student: ______________________________
Please mail the packet to my home address.
Student Transfer Application Season Scheduled From February 1 through April 2, 2011
Montgomery County parents who wish to request a change in school assignment for their children from their home
school may begin the process during the current transfer season, which will be held from February 1 through
April 1, 2011.
Except for students in the Northeast Consortium (NEC), Downcounty Consortium (DCC), and Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) areas, students in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are assigned to a school
on the basis of their place of residence or their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and are expected to attend
their home school. Assignment changes of students from one school to another are permitted under the following
limited circumstances:
·
An older sibling in the requested school
·
A continuation in a feeder pattern from middle to high school, except when affected by boundary
changes
·
A documented hardship situation
The transfer process begins in the home school, where parents may request an assignment change form and the
Change of School Assignment Information Booklet that describes the process and provides useful information.
Assignment change forms, which are contained in the information booklets, will be available in schools beginning
the first week of February and on the school system Web site at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org shortly thereafter. The booklet will be available in both English and Spanish. Special programs that do not fall under the transfer guidelines are listed in the information booklet. Should there be more requests for language immersion programs than space available, a random, computer generated lottery will be conducted. Every effort will be made to
notify parents of the assignment decision by May 15, 2011.
For information about assignments for students residing in the NEC, DCC, or MSMC areas, please contact the
Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services at 301-592-2040 or visit the website at http://
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/schoolchoice .
For more information about the transfer process, parents are asked to contact the principal at their home
school. Non-English speaking students and parents who may require assistance may contact ASK MCPS to get the
information they need by telephone at 301-309-MCPS (6277). Telephone operators who speak English and Spanish are available 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parents who speak languages other than English
or Spanish who call the ASK MCPS telephone line and identify their language will have their questions answered
through a telephone interpreter.
Special Point of Interest:
Si usted quiere tener las
noticias del Knoll en espanol por favor llame Senora
Stevens 301-840-7112.
Gaithersburg Interim Branch Library
The Gaithersburg Interim Branch, located on the second level in the Sears wing of Lakeforest Mall, is now open.
About the Interim Branch
The interim library space is located on the second floor of the Mall in the Sears wing. The former storefront occupant was Lost City Arts, and the space is immediately to your left as you leave Sears.
Its hours of operation are:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.—6:00p.m.
1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
The interim library is approximately 3000 square feet and holds about 25,000 volumes. Customers can check out
and return items, place holds, and obtain assistance with information questions. There is not space in the interim
to offer Internet PCs, but there will be two computers for searching the library catalog and databases.
Farewell Mr. Summers!
Roland Summers, our Building Service Night Leader will be retiring on Feb. 11, 2011. We thank him for his eleven
years of service to Strawberry Knoll Elementary. He remained a pleasant fixture for many community events and
evening activities. “Oh the Places You Will Go” during your retirement Mr. Summers. Happy traveling.
Love Your Heart!
Valentine’s Day parties are scheduled for Monday, February 14th at 2:00 p.m. If you plan to
send in Valentine’s Day cards and/or goodies for
the festivities, please remember to have something for every child in the class. MCPS recommends that all food/candy items NOT be homemade. Store-bought items provide teachers with
a list of ingredients for students with special dietary needs/allergies. It also ensures proper
packaging and handling to avoid food-borne illness. Your cooperation is most appreciated! If
your child does not celebrate the holiday, please
inform your child’s teacher. Alternative activities will be planned during party time.
HOLIDAY—President’s Day
Monday, February 21, 2011
No School for Staff and Students
IMPORTANT DATES
February 7, 8 Hearing and Vision Screening
(Kindergarten and First Grade)
February 9
Practice MSA—5th Grade
7:00 p.m. Cluster String Concert—GHS
February 14
2:00 p.m. Valentine’s Day Parties
February 17
7:00 p.m. Math “Knight”
February 21
HOLIDAY—President’s Day
February 24 9:30 a.m.—1:45 p.m. 5th Grade
to Kingsley Environmental
Center
February 24 1:30—2:45 p.m. 4th Grade Wax Museum
February 25 9:30 a.m.—1:45 p.m. 5th Grade
to Kingsley Environmental
Center
February 25 Jump Rope For Heart
10:30—11:20 a.m. 2nd and 3rd grades
1:20—2:05 p.m. K and 1st grades
Students Strive for Knowledge, Excellence and Success We are pleased to announce that
130 of our third, fourth and fifth grade students made the Honor Roll this past marking period. Clearly,
these students worked hard for this esteemed recognition. Congratulations to our third grade, fourth
grade and fifth grade Honor Roll Recipients.
THIRD GRADE
Papakow
Ackahyensu
Audrey
Agbodjan
Jasmin
Baker
Anthony
Balboa
Honorio
Barcia
Ashna
Bhatia
Coronado
Bolanos
Paris
Bowers
Eric
Brodie
Sara
Chicas
Aidan
Cole
FOURTH GRADE
Omar
Nana-Afua
Kevin
Abarca
Agyepong
Allison
Fiorella
Julio
Chynna
Isabel
Steven
Alvarez
Ayamel
Brodie
Camacho
Camacho
Ozioma
Kayla
Christian
Kimberly
Audrey
Chukwukeme
Currie
Del Cid
Dixon
Dubik
Melanie
Firestone
Christyan
Flores
Angel
Cyrus
Tanasjha
Davis
Karl
Didavi
Maria
Duk Ramirez
Timothy
Franklin
Leslie
Espinoza
Richard
Garcia
FIFTH GRADE
Armando Sanchez
Erica
Aguilar
Chamila
Elmer
Sedara
Segovia
James
Baker
Lian
Balboa
Alexander
Deja
Marcell
Jehlani
Aminder
Fanay
Sheidu
Snowden
Spencer
Thomas
Wah
Worku
Rachel Lena Bamdele
Jared
Benjamin
James
Benjamin
Brandon
Booker
Daniela
Chavez
Anusrita
Deb
Brendan
Greene
Mitchell
Haddad
Madison
Hardy
Victoria
Harvey
Francis
Feliciano
Erick
Garciamejia
Melanie
Marcus
Gainer
Nikole
Grandez
Katherine
Hermenegildo
HernandezOban
Terrence
Gainer
Grace
Harvey
Tracy
Mara
Haddad
Higgins
Nathan
Hoernlein
Enoch
Holbert
Rosetta
Johnson
Jasmine
Hassell
Aurora
Alexandra
Holbert
Yann-Erroll
Aiman
Houndayi
Hydara
Lam
Aaron
Jackson
Ryusa
Komatsu
Karina
Loc
Lainez
Mac
Jemli
Joaquin
Jessica
Thanh
Yasmine
Brandon
Emily
Lightner
Miles
McLeod
Sofia
Nakuchima
Gabriel
Obita
Sidrick
Ofori
Emely
Perez
Lauren
Silver
Elisabeth
Solomon
Sriya
Srikanth
Priyanka
Madhavan
Zhory
May
Tamir
Johnson
Karter
Brooke
Nduka-Anya
Nathan
Katie
Nguyen
Beza
Ketema
Natasha
Oberoi
Theresa
Kumazah
Adriana
Ortiz Valle
William
Patasse
Andrew
Pauly
Trenton
Erika
Regina
Tana
Le
Loc
Malakar
Martin
Alexis
Perez-Ruiz
Charlie
Perez-Vasquez
Gustavo
Martinez Duart
Christopher
Reba
Valerie
Martinez Ramos
Nendah
Tarke
Estefani
Rivera Alfaro
Reina
Mitrik
Alwyn
Taylor
Makayla
Robinson Delva
Sibani
Nachadalingam
Graceann
Taylor
Mahelate
Solomon
Alyssa
Nieves
Tyler
Terry
Shaakirah
Thomas
Logan
Nocket
Gloria
Tran
Fatihah
Ullah
Nyakoojo
Villegas-Santo
Valladares
Shamim
Hellen
Leyli
Jenai
Wiggins
Christian
Olaya
Monica
Zawadzki
Serena
Xu
John
Padilla
Isabella
Pocasangre
Emily
Powell
Dixon
Red Elk