MANOR WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

11575 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Week of January 16, 2017

CALENDAR January 16 Schools and Offices Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19 Orchestra Concert at Marriotts Ridge High School (7:00 p.m.) January 23 PTA Meeting (7:00 p.m.) January 24 Band Concert at MWES (7:00 p.m.) January 25 Grade 5 Parent Information Night – G/T CogAt Scores (6:30 p.m.) January 25 3rd grade Field Trip to UMBC (9:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) January 26 PBIS Celebration – Pajama and Movie Day! January 27 Schools closed for students – Professional Development Day January 31 Family FIT Night at MWES (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) February 3 PTA Spirit Day (wear your favorite football team jersey/shirt) February 3 Report Cards issued February 7 PTA Spirit Day: 100th day (flexible due to possible snow days) February 13 PTA Meeting (7:00 p.m.) February 14 PTA Spirit Day (Valentine’s Day – wear red) February 15 Fifth Grade Parent Meeting at MWES (5:30 p.m.) February 15 PTA STEM Fair at MWES (6:30 p.m.)

SCHOOL NEWS (new or updated items in blue)

GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE RECESS: Children are expected to wear warm clothing to protect them during cold weather when participating in recess or outside activities. The decision to go outside or stay inside for recess is the decision of the administrator at individual schools. The following are to be considered in determining if recess is to be held outside: temperature and humidity, wind chill, heat index and air quality, age of students, length of time outdoors, adequacy of the children’s clothing, condition of the playground, falling precipitation (more than a sprinkle or mist) and/or thunder and lightning. Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index reading is less than 95. Important: Children with certain health conditions may need special accommodations during extremely hot or cold weather. Parents of those children are to provide medical documentation and/or be consulted for determining if other arrangements are necessary. During hot weather, teachers should provide students a water break before and after recess. Additionally, any student who shows signs of heat exhaustion or overheating should be allowed a water break during the recess period. FAMILY FIT NIGHT: Family FIT Night will be held January 31st from 6-8 pm for students and families at MWES. Save the date for this FREE family wellness event! Highlights include participating in Kid Friendly Boot Camp, Karate, Zumba, and Yoga in addition to wellness tables and a Parent Nutritional Workshop. Come and join Manny for a great evening of fun and exercise! To register for Family FIT Night go to http://bit.ly/2bWkEMl. On the registration form, please click “add additional registrant” to include all family members attending. We are also in need of volunteers to help run this wonderful event. To volunteer or for additional information, please contact Karyn Peksa at karyn_peksa@hcpss.org. TREX RECYCLING PROGRAM AT MWES: So far in the month of January we have collected 50 pounds of plastic! Manor Woods is participating in the Trex Recycling Program. Please send in clean, dry, empty plastic bags, film packaging or wrap. The plastic can be placed in specially marked boxes at MWES. The plastic that is collected will be weighed weekly, and the data is sent to Trex. MWES is in competition with other schools in the region, and can win a bench made from Trex decking material. The plastic collection program runs through April. Instead of recycling your bread bags, plastic overwrap or bubble wrap at your local store, please send it to MWES to help us win the competition and win at saving space in our landfills. The plastic will be made into Trex decking supplies. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sorkin at alison_sorkin@hcpss.org. ROAD TO KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION SESSIONS: Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2017? Please join the Early Childhood Office for an informational session about Kindergarten in the HCPSS. Three sessions have been scheduled – please see attached flyer for session dates, times and locations.

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PARENT PAGES NEWSLETTER: Howard County’s Department of Community Resources and Services is pleased to announce the release of the Winter 2017 edition of the Parent Pages, a newsletter designed for parents and families raising children in Howard County. Published by the Department’s Office of Children and Families, the Winter issue contains articles about #OneHoward, activities to help your child become ready for kindergarten, behavior techniques for children and preparing your teens for life after high school. The Howard County Family Institute's Winter Family Workshop Calendar is also included with topics for all ages such as; behavior concerns, anxiety help for children in elementary school, health, safety, grandparent needs and preparing for life after high school. If you don't see a topic on the current schedule that you are interested in or would like to host a workshop at your school, contact Lisa Rhodes, Family Engagement Specialist, for more information at 410-313-1440, or email children@howardcountymd.gov. To view the newsletter copy link: www.howardcountymd.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=KrtrapYwwX0%3d&portalid=0.

FOOD PANTRY FRIDAYS: Thank you to all those who've donated non-perishable food for our Food Pantry Fridays initiative. We'll continue collecting non-perishable food throughout the school year. Students can drop off donations in the shopping cart in the front lobby. Thank you again for your generous support.

CRAYOLA COLORCYCLE: As part of our Green School Program, Manor Woods is participating in the Crayola Colorcycle program again this school year. Students can drop off their old, dried up markers in the yellow boxes located in each grade level pod. The markers will be repurposed by Crayola. For more info. visit http://www.crayola.com/colorcycle.aspx.

PTA NEWS

Please see the PTA website at www.mwespta.org for the following, plus more news and details

NEXT PTA MEETING: January 23rd at 7 p.m. STEM (SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, MATH) FAIR : February 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the MWES cafeteria. A scientist from NASA has gladly agreed to come as our guest speaker and attend the Fair. TAX DEDUCTIBLE LETTERS: Did you know your PTA membership is tax deductible? Letters were sent via USPS over break for family memberships and duck patrons. If you did not receive a tax-deductible letter, and you would like one, please contact our treasurer at mwesptatres@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY NEWS Please visit the Community News and Programs page (http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/) on the HCPSS

website for additional announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.

THE MARRIOTTS RIDGE TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY WILL BE HAVING ITS ANNUAL TUTORING NIGHT ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 31ST, FROM 4-8 PM. We will have high school students available to tutor elementary/middle school students in their area of music. To sign-up….copy and paste this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49abaa2ba6fa7-tutoring1 in your browser and follow the prompts. GLENELG HIGH SCHOOL BINGO - JANUARY 31ST: see-attached flyer. MARRIOTTS RIDGE - MUSTANG FLEA MARKET - FEBRUARY 25th: see-attached flyer. HOWARD COUNTY RECREATION AND PARKS AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AT MWES: for information copy and paste the following link: http://conta.cc/2ibLJ3Q. COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SUMMER CAMPS: see-attached flyer.

At this workshop you will learn:

Ready for Kindergarten

Choose a session that is convenient for you. No registration required.

Child care is available at each session for children ages 2 and older; the session is designed for adults only. Doors open at 6 p.m. to allow time for parking, child care drop off and check-in.

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2017?

Please join us for an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System.

Road to Kindergarten

If Howard County public schools are closed for inclement weather, the session is canceled.

All sessions will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Wed., January 25, 2017 Oakland Mills High School

Thurs., January 26, 2017 Centennial High School

Mon., January 30, 2017 Hammond High School

Or stream us live at 6:30 p.m. Monday January 30, 2017: http://www.hcpss.org/events/2017/road-to-kindergarten/ and post your questions on twitter @HCPSS_ECP #HCPSSR2K or on Facebook at HoCo.road.to.kindergarten

For more information...

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Mustang Flea Market

“Too big to be called a yard sale!”

Sponsored by MRHS Music Department

Saturday, February 27 • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Marriotts Ridge High School Cafeteria

12100 Woodford Drive, Marriottsville, MD 21104

In case of inclement weather check http://www.mrhsmusic.net for details.

$1.00 Donation per Person to the MRHS Music Department Upon Entry

Cash only and no early birds please

Refreshments available

Donations NeededGently used items can be dropped off at the storage units in the parking lot next

to the cafeteria at the following times:● Saturday, Feb 13, 9 AM – 12 PM● Friday, Feb 19, 6 PM – 8 PM● Saturday, Feb 20, 9 AM – 12 PM

Please hold approved large items (e.g., furniture, etc.) until Friday, February 26,4 PM- 8 PM. Please drop them off in the Commons.

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