THE CLARKSBURG CHEETAH
Week of
February 8, 2016
THIS WEEK:
February 8 - 12
Mon., Feb. 8
Wed., Feb. 10
Fri., Feb.12
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Patrol Meeting with Officer Johnson, 12:45-1:15 p.m.
Report Card Distribution
Valentine’s Day Parties
A LOOK AHEAD:
Mon., Feb. 15
Tue., Feb. 16
Holiday - President’s Day - No School for Students and Staff
Clarksburg Cluster Band Concert at CHS, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Dear Clarksburg Elementary School Parents/Guardians,
It was so nice to have a full week of school last week. There is something to say about consistency. I want to
commend all of the students and staff for jumping right back into the routine. It felt like we never missed a
beat. Quality instruction was evident as soon as the bell rang on Monday morning. We will see if we can
continue the consistency of having a five-day school week or if more flexibility is necessary this week!
As you peruse this newsletter, you will notice that we attached the newsletter from the new ClarksburgDamascus Middle School #2. The students of Clarksburg Elementary School will not be attending the new
school. We will remain in the Rocky Hill Middle School feeder pattern for the foreseeable future. We included
the new school’s newsletter because they are temporarily being housed in our historic schoolhouse.
Please see the additional information below to learn about more of the exciting things that we are doing and the
Montgomery County Public School system is offering. Contact the office if you have any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
Carl Bencal
Principal
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Golden PEM (Persistence, Effort and Motivation) Awards
This year, part of our School Improvement Plan focus is on helping students to increase their levels of
persistence, effort, and motivation in relation to their learning. To highlight students’ achievement in this area,
each week, two students from every class will be awarded The Golden PEM Award. Teachers will choose the
Golden PEM Award winners based on the students’ consistent performance throughout the week related to their
persistence, effort, and motivation in the classroom setting. Recipients of the award will take home a Golden
PEM Certificate as well as have their names listed in the Principal’s Weekly Parent Bulletin.
Teacher
Student
Student
Hammack
Noah
Rihanna
Hillmuth
Aiden
Eila
St. Clair
Autumn
Eva
Hoilman
Naomi
Rohini
Carpio
Emily
Brooke
Chung
Lewis
Nina
Gamble
Emma
Manuel
Ennis
Patrick
Kyra
Walsh
Dharius
Drew
Howard
Diego
Karim
Moyer
Charlotte
Sean
Dryman
Ryan
Kacey
Ouska
Kayla
Brenden
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This form is available in Spanish as well
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Tape or glue unexpired Box Tops to this collection sheet. Do NOT staple!
Return to school by February 12. Each Box Top is worth 10¢.
Bonus certificates should not be attached to this sheet –please submit them
separately.
Help your class be the top Box Top collector in the school!
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Student name ________________________
Grade ____ Teacher ___________________
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Student name ________________________
Grade ____ Teacher ___________________
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Learn How to Play Drums at Clarksburg ES!
Come and Enjoy Free Lessons of Samulnori
Limited Space - First 10 registered will be accepted.
What is Samulnori? It is the most popular Korean traditional performing arts in Korean culture!
Sponsored by Korean Cultural Center, Washington, D.C.
Instructed by the Director of the Korean Percussions Ensemble at University of Maryland, College Park
Who: Students in Grades 2-5
When: Wednesday, March 9 - May 18, 2016
Time: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Where: Clarksburg Elementary - All Purpose Room
Please detach and return the sign-up form below to CLARKSBURG ELEMENTARY by Monday, March 7, 2016
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Student Name
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Grade
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Parent/Guardian
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Phone
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email
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Address
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Parent Signature
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