THE CLARKSBURG CHEETAH
Week of
April 11, 2016
THIS WEEK:
April 11-15
Book Fair Week in the Media Center
Tues., April 12
Donuts for Dads and Granddads (In conjunction with the Book Fair)
A LOOK AHEAD:
Tues., April 19
STEM Fair
Fri., April 22
Spring Dance
Dear Clarksburg Elementary School Parents/Guardians,
I hope that everybody had a wonderful weekend. I want to remind you that the Book Fair is taking place this
week. It is a great time for you to remind your children how important it is to read. It is also a terrific time to
demonstrate how much you value reading. If children see their parents reading, they are more likely to do it as
well.
Included in the newsletter are our preliminary dates for the PARCC assessments. If you have a third, fourth, or
fifth grade student, please look closely at the PARCC testing schedule. Please note that “AM” designates the
time of day before lunch/recess and “PM” designates the time of day after lunch/recess. We ask that you do
your best to schedule your child’s appointments and any family trips/vacations around these testing dates.
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
Hannah
Mann
Hillmuth
Brayden
Ariana
St. Clair
Dylan
Ashley
Hoilman
Tyler
Angel
Carpio
Fouzaan
Christina
Chung
Lewis
Mohamed
Gamble
Emma
Pranav
Ennis
Ryan
Adam
Walsh
Aarav
Aarush
Howard
Pranavi
Abby
Moyer
Vrinda
Aaron
Dryman
Mohit
Kayla
Ouska
Magy
Daianary
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PARCC Schedule
Grade 3:
Reading – Monday, May 23 (AM), Wednesday, May 25 (AM), Friday, May 27 (AM)
Math – Monday, May 16 (PM), Tuesday, May 17 (PM), Wednesday, May 18 (PM), Thursday, May 19 (PM)
Grade 4:
Reading – Monday, May 16 (AM), Tuesday, May 17 (AM), Wednesday, May 18 (AM)
Math – Monday, May 9 (PM), Wednesday, May 11 (PM), Thursday, May 12 (PM), Monday, May 23 (PM)
Grade 5:
Reading – Monday, May 9 (AM), Wednesday, May 11 (AM), Thursday, May 12 (AM)
Math – Friday, May 27 (PM), Wednesday, June 1 (AM), Thursday, June 2 (AM), Friday, June 3 (AM)
Last Chance to Purchase Group or Class Pictures
For those of you who may have forgotten to purchase your child’s group or class picture you still have a chance
to do so. We have a few extras in the main office for the small price of $5.00 each.
Parent Academy Offers New Workshops
The spring session of the MCPS Parent Academy will begin on April 9. The Parent Academy helps equip
parents with the tips and tools they need to help their children succeed. All of the workshops are free and are
held at schools and other locations throughout Montgomery County. Spring workshop topics include active
parenting, preparing for college, PARCC assessments, and cybersafety and social media. Childcare and
interpretation services are provided at all classes. The schedule of workshops is available at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/workshops.aspx
MCPS Special Education Summit Set for May 14
MCPS parents, staff, and community members are invited to the third annual Special Education
Summit, Leading the Way Today, Partnering for a Better Tomorrow. The summit will take place on Saturday,
May 14, 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Boulevard in Gaithersburg. The
summit is free and will feature resources and workshops for families of students with disabilities. Families will
also have an opportunity to meet representatives from many MCPS offices, Montgomery County agencies, and
non-profit organizations. For more information, visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialeducation/events/.
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Summer School Registration Begins May 4
Registration for the 2016 high school and elementary summer school programs begins Wednesday, May 4. Both
programs are open to all students who are residents of Montgomery County, whether or not they are enrolled in
MCPS. High school programs will be offered at four locations: Winston Churchill, Clarksburg, John F.
Kennedy, and Richard Montgomery. The first session runs from June 27 to July 15; the second session runs
from July 19 to August 5. Registration ends on June 15 for session I and June 29 for session II. The elementary
school program runs from July 5 to July 29 and will be offered at Cannon Road and Candlewood elementary
schools. The registration period closes on June 20. Parents can contact the Summer School Coordinator at their
child’s school for information on middle school programs.
Visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/extendedhours/summerschool/ for more information.
Don’t Miss the Gaithersburg Book Festival
Montgomery County Public Schools is proud to be a partner in the 2016 Gaithersburg Book Festival on
Saturday, May 21, on the grounds of Gaithersburg City Hall. The book festival has a great lineup of authors and
activities for children of all ages. Several members of the MCPS community will be conducting readings at the
festival and there will be many programs, workshops, and activities in the Children’s Village that are designed
to promote interest in reading and writing. For more information, visit gaithersburgbookfestival.org/.
Way2Go Maryland College Fair Set for May 7
The University System of Maryland (USM) will host a College Preparation Event for students in Grades 6–10
and their parents on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Universities at Shady Grove. The event will
bring together current college students and admissions and financial aid representatives from USM institutions
to chat with students and their parents/guardians about preparing and paying for college. Event attendees will
also have the opportunity to hear from the College Savings Plan of Maryland. This is a great opportunity for
MCPS middle and high school students to engage with college students and hear firsthand about life on a
college campus. It is also a great way for them to get tips directly from USM admissions officers on how to
prepare for and apply to college. Visit way2gomaryland.org/event/way2gomaryland-montgomery-county-event
for more information.
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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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