THE CLARKSBURG CHEETAH
Week of
March 21, 2016
THIS WEEK:
Mon./Tue., March 21 & 22
Jump Rope for Heart
Tue., March 22
Grade 4 Field Trip to Historic St. Mary’s City, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Mad Science Presentation for Grade 3
- Ms. Ennis: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. & Ms. Walsh: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wed., March 23
Grade 1 Field Trip to the Rockville Recycling Center, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Thur., March 24
No School for Students, Professional Day for Teachers
Fri., March 25
Holiday, No School for Staff and Students
A LOOK AHEAD:
Mon., 3/28 – Fri., 4/1
Spring Break, No School
Mon., April 4
Return to School
Dear Clarksburg Elementary School Parents/Guardians,
I hope that everybody had a wonderful weekend. I want to remind you that the students will be participating in
Jump Rope for Heart this week. Please take some time to talk to your children about the importance of heart
health and leading a healthy lifestyle. This week, the first and fourth grade students will be going off campus
for field trips while our third grade students will experience an “in-house” field trip. Remember to ask your
student about these adventures because it helps to solidify his/her learning.
I want to wish everybody a healthy, safe, and enjoyable Spring Break. Please take the time to relax with friends
and family while rejuvenating for the final marking period of the school year.
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
Pranaya
Jenna
Hillmuth
Elena
Nathan
St. Clair
Anwita
Avery
Hoilman
Emily
Exavier
Carpio
Esteban
Evan
Chung
Charlie
Emely
Gamble
Naila
Justin
Ennis
Aiden
Alex
Walsh
Maddie
Harrison
Howard
Matthew
Maddy
Moyer
Kevin
Abraham
Dryman
Nur
Vinice
Ouska
Natalie
Gabby
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It’s Book
Fair Time!
Family Shopping
Tuesday, April 12th from 8:30 – 9:15 AM
in conjunction with Donuts for Dads and Granddads
Grade Level Shopping Times
Students shop and parents can too!
Tuesday, 4/12 – Friday 4/15
* The fair will close on Friday, April 15th at noon.
1st graders can shop in the morning that day, with
permission from their teacher.
Grade
Time
4
9:35 - 10:00 AM
2
10:00 - 10:25 AM
5
10:25 - 10:55 AM
3
10:55 - 11:25 AM
K
11:25 – 11:55 AM
1
3 - 3:30 PM*
Cash, Checks & Credit Cards Accepted
Checks must be made payable to Clarksburg Elementary School.
Please include 6% sales tax.
Can’t Come? Shop our Book Fair Online!
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/clarksburges
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Celebrate Reading!
The Clarksburg Elementary School Staff invites you to
Donuts for Dads
and Granddads
Tuesday, April 12th from 8:30 – 9:15 AM
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Bring your favorite books to read together.
Kids, come dressed in your pajamas (and
wear them all day at school)!
Donuts and juice will be served.
Shop the Book Fair! See the back for all
the book fair details.
RSVP online at http://bit.ly/CESDonuts16 or fill out the form below and
return it to school by Thursday, April 7th if you plan to attend. Thank
you!
Please keep the top portion so you can have information about Donuts for Dads and Granddads and the Book Fair at your fingertips!
We will attend the
donuts for dads and granddads
celebration of Reading!
Name: ______________________________________________________
Teacher: _____________________________________________________
Total Number of People Attending (kids and adults): ________
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Please RSVP by 4/7
Clarksburg Elementary School
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) FAIR
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
9:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Each participant must register online by April 5: http://goo.gl/forms/Z958HfrHk9
 Fifth graders are REQUIRED to participate.
 No more than TWO students per team.
 Sorry, but there can be NO messy demonstrations such as erupting volcanoes or soda/Mentos
experiments or hazardous materials such as dry ice, glass, or dangerous chemicals.
On April 19th, participants should set up their STEM Fair presentations in the All Purpose Room then
report to their homerooms for attendance and announcements.
Students must take their projects home at the end of the school day.
 The fair is non-competitive; students will be recognized for their efforts.
 Display boards will be on sale by the Environmental Club for $5. See Mrs. Earp to purchase one.
 Remember, a good project is one that is planned and developed over weeks or months rather than
rushed through to completion in a weekend. Start planning now!
Project types accepted at the STEM Fair:
1. Experiment
This type is most often presented at Science Fairs. It is a display and an explanation of an experiment
that follows the scientific method.
2. Demonstration or Working Model
In this type of project, students demonstrate a particular scientific principle or fact.
3. Exploration
Students pose a question about science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and present a
summary of their exploration.
4. Collection of Natural Objects
Collections are an assembly of items, sorted and categorized.
5. Engineering Design Process
Students define a problem, test and revise possible solutions to the problem.
Listed below are some suggested STEM websites.
 http://www.bcps.org/offices/science/STEM/
 http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/index.html
 http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
 http://all-science-fair-projects.com/
 http://www.cdli.ca/sciencefairs/
 http://madsci.org/libs/areas/sci_fair.html
 http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/
 http://scienceclub.org/proj/kidproja.html
 http://www.education.com/science-fair/
Questions? Contact Mrs. Karen Earp ([email protected] or 301-353-8060), or
Dr. Christy Graybeal ([email protected]).
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2016 Regional Elementary Summer School
Registration runs May 4, 2016 through June 20, 2016
Summer school sessions start on Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Summer school sessions end on Friday, July 29, 2016
Summer school times are 8:10 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
The two locations are:
Candlewood Elementary School
7210 Osprey Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20855
Cannon Road Elementary School
901 Cannon Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Registration forms are available online at:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/extendedhours/summerschool/ and in the main office. If you
have any questions or need to contact the Regional Summer School Office, please call 301-279-3202.
County Executive Releases Operating Budget Recommendation for MCPS
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has released his recommended operating budget for FY 2017 and
is proposing a $135.9 million increase in spending for MCPS. This is about $44 million less than the $2.5
billion operating budget the Board of Education had requested. The Montgomery County Council will hold
public hearings on the County Executive’s budget recommendation on April 5, 6, and 7. This is an opportunity
for parents, staff, students, and community members to share their thoughts with county leaders about why it is
important to fully fund the MCPS budget. To sign up to testify at a hearing, visit
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/PHSignup.html or call 240- 777-7803. Stay informed and
engaged
on
the
budget
request
on
the
MCPS
operating
budget
website:
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/budget/
Study Released on MCPS Choice and Special Academic Programs
MCPS has released its comprehensive study of choice and other special academic programs. The study was
commissioned by the Board of Education to analyze how well choice and special academic programs advance
the district’s mission, core purpose, and core values, and to recommend ways MCPS can improve these
programs. Over the next several months, MCPS will engage with the community and work to develop a plan to
address the report’s findings and recommendations. Three community dialogues are scheduled to discuss the
recommendations and the vision for choice within MCPS. The meetings will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. on April 6 at Gaithersburg High School; April 18 at Kennedy High School; and May 5 at Walter Johnson
High School. The report is available at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/choice/report.aspx, where
feedback also can be submitted online.
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College Prep Fair to Be Held April 9
A free College Preparation and Scholarship Fair will be held 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Montgomery
College (Bioscience Education Center), 20200 Observation Drive in Germantown. The fair is intended for
students in Grades 6–10 and their parents. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet representatives from
various careers, colleges, and universities, learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities and attend
informative breakout sessions. Space is limited, so be sure to register early! Registration can be completed at
www.mcpsparentacademy.org. Call 301-279-3100 for more information.
Montgomery County National College Fair Set for April 19 and 20
The annual Montgomery County National College Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 19, and Wednesday,
April 20, at the Agricultural Center, 501 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg. This free event will feature
representatives from dozens of colleges and universities, and provide resources to students and parents
navigating the college admissions process. The fair runs 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on both days and is open to
Grade 11 students attending with their schools. The fair also will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday
and will be open to all students in Grades 8-12 and their parents.
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