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Cresthaven Star Chronicle
Sherri Gorden, Principal
Emily Madan Assistant Principal
Believe...Achieve...Succeed
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cresthavenes/newsletter/ October 30, 2015
Parent Teacher Conferences are Coming Up! - November 11 & 12, 2015 Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with
your child’s teacher and learn about his or her progress. Students will be released at 1:20 on both days and teachers
will be available for conferences by appointment only. If you have not scheduled your conference yet contact your
child’s teacher to set up a date and time. If you cannot make it to the school for the conference, you can schedule a
phone conference. Lastly, don’t let language be a barrier. If you need translation support please inform your child’s
teacher so that we may accommodate you.
2015 School-Based Flu Vaccine Clinics POSTPONED The Montgomer y County Depar tment of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has postponed the flu vaccine clinics that were scheduled to take place on November 2, 11, and
12. MCPS will provide updated information as soon as new dates are set by DHHS.
Montgomery College YOUTH PROGRAMS - Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in one of the most
exciting technology programs for youth at Montgomery College . Black Rocket Productions - Register NOW! This
one-day technology program is offered for students, grades 4 – 6 and offers distinct programs in Creative Sciences,
Digital Arts, and Leadership. The program is held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the
Germantown campus of Montgomery College. Students will participate in two workshops that emphasize selfempowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands-on learning. Workshops include: Droids and
Bots, Code Creators, Video Game Design, Digital Animation, FX: Special Effects, Minecraft Designs, and Minecraft
Modders. These workshops are filling very quickly, so register NOW! For additional registration information,contact
YOUTH PROGRAMS at 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917
or access brochure online at http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/wdce/youthpdf/blackrocket.pdf.
Magnet Program Application Deadline! -The deadline to submit applications to the MSMC (Argyle, Loiederman
and Parkland MS’s) and Takoma Park/Eastern MS Magnet Programs is Friday, Nov. 6th. (I believe it’s also the deadline for the 3rd graders applying to the Highly Gifted Center.)
Parent Workshop - Come join us on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 – 11:00. It will be fun and informative for the
whole family. Parents, you will learn about the math concepts and strategies your child will be learning in Marking
Period 2. You will also receive resources and manipulatives to use with them at home. Students, you will be engaged a
math related project. We will also serve a light breakfast. See you there!
Save the Date! - for our 1st marking period Awards Recognition Ceremony to recognize student achievement/progress
during the 1st marking period. It will be held on Nov. 20th (9:45 – 5th grade, 10:30 – 4th grade, 11:15 – 3rd grade).
Invitations will be sent to parents of those students receiving awards.
Calendar Items
November 2 - Professional Day for Teachers
No School for Students
November 3 - PTA Meeting at Nix @ 6:30
November 4 - Fall Picture Day
November 7 - Parent Workshop
November 9 -12 Scholastic Book Fair
November 11-Parent Teacher Conferences
Early Release for Students
November 12-Parent Teachers Conferences
Early Release for Students
November 15 - Girls On The Run 5K
November 20 -Awards Recognition Ceremony
Principal’s Corner
Dear Parents,
The first marking period has ended. It ‘s hard to believe that we have
already had 9 weeks of instruction. Report cards will be distributed to
students on Thursday, November 12. Parents may receive the report
cards during parent-teacher conferences. During the week of parent
conferences we will also have our annual fall book fair. You are invited to visit the book fair when you come for your conference. The
book fair will have extended hours on conference days. As we prepare for the second marking period we want to prepare parents as
well. Please join us for our Math workshop. The workshop is designed to teach you about the math concepts and strategies that you
can use at home. This is always a fun learning experience for the
whole family. We hope you will spend the time learning with us.
Sincerely,
Ms. Gorden
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Parent-Teacher Conference Checklists
Before the conference
Ask your child how she feels about school.
Ask your child if there is anything that he wants you to talk about with his teacher.
Tell your child that you and the teacher are meeting to talk about progress.
Make a list of topics that you want to talk about with the teacher.
Prepare a list of questions such as:
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What are my child's strongest and weakest subjects?
Does my child hand homework in on time?
Does my child participate in class?
Does my child seem happy at school?
What can I do at home to help?
During the conference
Be on time (or early) for the meeting.
End the meeting on time. Other parents will be scheduled for a conference after yours.
Relax and be yourself.
Stay calm during the conference.
Ask the most important questions first.
If your child receives special services such as ESOL support, ask about your child's progress in
those classes.
Ask for explanations of anything you don't understand
Ask your child's teacher for ways that you can help your child at home.
After the conference
Talk about the conference with your child.
Talk about the positive points, and be direct about and problems that may have been discussed.
Tell your child about any plans you and the teacher created.
Keep in touch with the teacher during the school year.