Candlewood Eagle Family News

February 2020

Upcoming Important Events February 4 Report Cards distributed PTA Meeting, 7 pm

February 7

International Night, 6:30 pm

February 10

SGMS to meet with 5th grade

February 14

Valentine’s Day Parties, 2 pm

February 17

Presidents Day - School/Offices Closed

February 21

Hearing & Vision rescreening K/1st

February 28

Early Release for students at 12:55 pm

Looking Ahead

March 19 2nd Grade to College Park Aviation Museum

March 20

Class Pictures/Spring Portraits

March 27 3rd Marking Period Ends Early Release at 12:55pm

T he second semester is underway, and we have some exciting things happening in our classrooms! It is a great experience to

watch how children learn on a daily basis, and there are many great opportunities to see the many ways our students experience learning. They learn by watching, listening, and doing! I find that students do best in an environment that is interesting and where they feel supported and safe. Our goal here at Candlewood is to ensure that we provide this environment for our students.

Please continue to read about and support the upcoming events at school. We have a very active PTA, who helps to support our school financially and through the activities provided for our students. They will not be successful without you!

Our students have been working very hard to take the assessments that we are required to provide for them. When they are absent from school, it could possibly take the students out of their regular routines. I want to encourage you to make sure that your child comes to school on time, in order to have a great start to the day.

I want to thank all parents for providing all that you can so that your child/children can be comfortable at school. Thank you for remaining consistently helpful and strong as we go through the training of our new curriculum and preparing for future program changes. In addition, please continue to take the time to discuss the meaning of “Community Circles,” with your children.

Happy February!!!

We at Candlewood Elementary School recognize the individual needs of our student body. We see our school as a learning environment conducive to developing the fullest potential of each of our students in a safe learning environment which promotes positive social interactions.

T he Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations, Inc. (MCCPTA) Safe

Technology Committee, in partnership with Ridgeview Middle School, is hosting a

free screening of the documentary Screenagers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4.

The screening will be held at Ridgeview Middle School. Parents/guardians, students, and

staff are invited to this event to learn more about social media’s effects on children. Please

RSVP to safetech@mccpta.org.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED

SERVICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AWARDS

FREE SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY SCREENAGERS

T he Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking nominations

from the public for its 23rd Annual Awards for Distinguished Service to Public Education. The awards are sponsored by the Board to recognize and show appreciation to individuals (including students), groups, and organizations that have made exemplary contributions to public education in Montgomery County. Nominations will be accepted in the following categories: business community individual (which can

include students) community group MCPS staff school service volunteer individual pioneer Nominations in other categories must be of individuals (including MCPS students), groups, or organizations that

have, within the past three years, provided service, support, and commitment to public education as demonstrated by: an outstanding contribution of time

and expertise to school system programs,

development and/or implementation of an exemplary program or project, or

a contribution that results in systemwide benefit.

Nomination forms are available on the Board of Education website or from the Board office. Completed nomination forms must be received in the Board of Education office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6. More information is available at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/community/awards/.

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5TH GRADE PROMOTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY

Grade 4 had the

highest attendance

for the month of

December at

96.24%. Way to go!

Reminder:

Parents must have access to the parent portal before

signing up to volunteer and complete the Child Abuse and

Neglect Training. It takes at least one hour between

signing up for the Parent Portal and for the training to

become available. Please plan accordingly if you would

like to volunteer in the classroom or on field trips.

Thank you!

S ave the date for

our 5th Grade

Promotion and

Awards Ceremony. It

will be held on

Friday, June 12, 2020

at 9:30am in the APR

room. More Details

to come.

NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK-FEBRUARY 3 –7

School Counselors: Helping

Build Better Humans

National School Counseling Week 2020 (#NSCW2020) is Feb. 3–

7, 2020. The week, sponsored by the American School Counselor

Association (ASCA), highlights the unique contribution of school

counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact

they can have in helping students achieve school success and plan

for a career. Take a moment to thank your local school counselor

(s). Follow #NSCW2020 on social media.

To learn more about National School Counseling Week, visit

www.schoolcounselor.org/nscw

NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS OPEN TO STEM TEACHERS

T he Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

are the highest honors given by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. The awards were established by Congress in 1983. The awards recognize teachers who have deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Since the program's inception, more than 4,800 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. Parents/guardians, students, or members of the general public may nominate exceptional individuals who teach

science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science in Grades K-6 for this award year. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have at least five years of teaching experience. The nomination deadline is Sunday, March 1. The application deadline is Friday, May 1. Winners receive a $10,000 award from

the National Science Foundation, along

with recognition and professional

development opportunities. For more

information and to complete a

nomination form, visit www.paemst.org/

nomination/nominate.

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Winter Weather: Stay Informed

Winter weather is coming soon. MCPS offers numerous ways for parents to learn about school closures, delayed openings, and early dismissals due to inclement weather.

•AlertMCPS: Subscribe to AlertMCPS

Receive text messages or emails from MCPS during weather-related emergencies and other major events that impact school system operations. Parents can also sign up to receive alerts specific to their child’s school.

•MCPS homepage: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

•MCPS cable channels: Comcast 34, Verizon 36 or RCN 89

•Recorded information: 301-279-3673

•Ask MCPS: 240-740-3000 Staff takes calls from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, in English and Spanish.

•Twitter: twitter.com/mcps

•Local radio and TV stations Please make sure emergency contact information on file at your child’s school is up to date.

Visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/ sources.aspx for more information on how to receive MCPS emergency information.

We are looking for our 2020-2021 Kindergarten Eagles!

Candlewood will be holding Kindergarten Orientation this year

on Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday May 7, 2020. There will be

no school for kindergarten students on these days.

Please call the school for additional information if you have a

child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020, or if

you know anyone with an age-eligible child, please have them call

the school.

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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

February 7th from 7pm—9pm

Food! Entertainment

Planned activities for International Night 2020

Potluck tasting from foods around the world

Fashion Show of clothing from your culture or heritage

Songs or dances that originated in other parts of the world

Displays or artifacts from your country or culture

Origami demonstration with Mrs. Shin Orgami experienced volunteers wanted

Songs from around the world with Mrs. DuBose-Li Be a part of the creation of a Candlewood songbook! Share your family

folk songs at the song booth!

Fashion show, performance and display participants must sign up ahead of time. Due to

the number of people involved, we can not accommodate performers who want to join in

the night of. Questions or electronic RSVPs can be directed to Ms. Graham.

Smart watches are prohibited. If your child brings one it will be taken to the main office where you will be asked to pick it up.

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