Text Box: Text Box: Coaches Will & Lydia Kenlaw are forming 2nd Grade and 5th girls' basketball teams through the Montgomery County Recreation Winter League.  This is our second year.  We had five girls from WT Page last year and hope for more this year.  The cost is approximately $70.  Practices begin in December for 5th grade and in January for 2nd grade.  Please contact Coach Will Kenlaw for Registration forms and instructions at wkenlaw@aol.com and telephone 240-350-4624. Text Box: The 4 School Rules  Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.  Listen and follow directions.   Respect others and yourself.  Take care of our school.  Each classroom also has additional rules but these are our core rules. Please review them with your children  - Thanks     www.myLunchMoney.com                   Bus Riding Rules

Text Box: Principal’s Penguin Post    Parents/guardians of students attending schools in MCPS will be asked to participate in the online 2008-2009 Parent Satisfaction Survey.  The survey collects information that will be used to help MCPS improve its services to students and their families.  All answers are completely confidential.  The survey will be available November 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.  Parents of all MCPS students will receive a postcard in early November. The postcards include: (1) instructions about how to access and complete the online English and Spanish versions of the parent survey, and (2) how to obtain a translated copy of the survey in Chinese, Korean, French, Vietnamese and Amharic.  If you have any questions, please contact me at the school or online at http:/montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/sharedaccountability/research   ’Tis the season for the sniffles, coughs and flu….When your child is sick, please keep him/her home from school.  I would love for all of our students to be here every day (after all, we are striving for 98% attendance this year!), BUT sometimes this is not possible.  Keeping your child home when he/she is sick not only benefits your child, but the other children and staff in the classroom at school.  Here are some important signs of illness to look out for:   1.   A temperature of more than 100 degrees taken orally 8.     Earache 2.   Nausea or vomiting 9.     Thick, yellowish discharge from nose 3.   Stomachache 10.   Sore throat 4.   Diarrhea 11.   Rash or infection of the skin 5.   Pale or flushed face 12.   Red or pink eyes 6.   Headache 13.   Loss of energy or decrease in activity 7.   Persistent cough     If your child has any of these symptoms when it is time for school, it is best that he/she stay home.  Most childhood illnesses are over soon and no cause for worry.  But, if symptoms are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, you should contact your private source of medical care.    Can you believe it is already near the end of October? Since fall weather is here, please have your child dress accordingly.  You may want to watch or listen for the weather forecast because there will be days your child may need to wear a jacket, long or short sleeves, or even long pants. Also, remember to label all outerwear and personal items with your child’s name. If your child is missing any items, you are free to check the Lost and Found that is located on the stage ramp behind the All Purpose Room.   Quote of the week:  212° Commitment= “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient.  When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results. –Kenneth Blanchard

Text Box: Due to the Election on November 4th, the PTA meeting normally held on the first Tuesday of the month has been rescheduled to November 10th.  Please mark your calendars accordingly.  We hope to see you there! Text Box: Pengy asks – Do you know the 4 main school rules? Text Box: I am presently visiting classes to work with students weekly in grade K and 1.  This is an update for you about the things your children are learning.  During my first visit, we talked about what it means to be a good friend, listened to a story, and discussed good friendship behaviors which would promote positive social interactions.  Kindergarten parents – ask your kids what it means to do a friend check. In grade 1, this past week we discussed handling big and small problems.  Students learned about identifying situations in which they may need help and know where they can get help when needed.  First grade parents – ask your kids about the big rock and small rock.

 

 

Text Box: NEW DISMISSAL PROCEDURES FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER  FOR WALKERS/CAR RIDERS!  Last year’s indoor lineup worked fairly well but due to bus riders now being dismissed from the gym and the increase in the number of students getting picked up, our system needed to be revamped. Our first attempt was not as successful as we had hoped and we believe that we have come up with a smoother and more efficient indoor lineup procedure for the year. Please be patient with us as we are working on this together. If you stay in your car, your child will be dismissed from the usual side entrance. All children will be sitting along the inside hall wall and will listen for their names to be called. Since the policy is to stay in your cars, please understand that those who choose to do so will have their child brought out to them. This allows for a smooth dismissal and no need to have anyone get wet in the process. Please note that ONLY children who are getting into a car will be dismissed from the side exit. All others will need to be picked up from the side door. This eliminates the crowd and allows for those who follow the “Please stay in your car” policy to pick up their child quickly. If your child walks home, they will be dismissed from the back kindergarten door only. If you choose to park your car and pick up your child, you will need to pick them up from the back kindergarten door only. If your child walks home with a middle school child, another adult, or waits for a patrol to get off duty, they will be dismissed  from the back kindergarten door only. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Ms. Berner or Mrs. Dean.   Text Box: Important Dates Events No School        Professional Day             Monday, November 3 No School        Election Day                    Tuesday, November 4 Early Release   Parent Conferences        Tuesday, November 11 Early Release   Parent Conferences        Wednesday, November 12 International Night                                 Friday, November 21 Winter Dance                                                   Friday, December 12

 

Text Box: Parent Volunteers & Items Needed for Nov. 21 International Night Celebration!   Page will celebrate our annual International Night on Nov. 21 at 6:30pm, by marking the 50th anniversary of the global peace symbol with our theme of "World Peace at Page". Parents are encouraged to sign up to: Bring food from your home country                Bring a game or artifact from your native country  Perform a self-written essay with your child on "What Peace Means to Me"        Sell crafts at our craft bazaar in the gym Volunteer to carpool to help other parents attend    Volunteer to make calls to homes of non-English speaking parents who are fluent in your native language     Volunteer to set-up or clean-up   Please contact PTA Event Coordinator Gretchen Cook-Anderson to volunteer time or goods: cookander@gmail.com or 240-997-7144   Text Box: Meet your PTA – 2008/2009 PTA     Executive Board   President   Ms. Pat Scully Executive VP Ms. Amelia McGhee VP Ways & Means Ms. Anna Paige VP Human Relations Mr. Edwin Chavous VP Programs TBD Treasurer   Ms. Veda Russ Audit Committee Ms. Anna Paige Recording Secr Ms. Alex Skowronski Corresponding Secr Ms. Sharon McKenzie Cluster Rep. Mr. Robert Paulsen MCCPTA Rep. Mr. Edwin Chavouv   Text Box: EDITOR’S NOTE The Ice Page is distributed every Tuesday. Deadline: Thursday at 3:00 PM   Anyone can submit items: teachers, staff, parents, students, etc.  To have an item included: Leave typewritten info in The Ice Page mailbox in the school office OR send by e-mail to: Robert.Paulsen@verizon.net And acmcghee@verizon.net    Editors: Rob Paulsen, (301) 351-7139 Amelia Mcghee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: After School Basketball at Page is back!  This 5 week class starts Thurs.Nov.13th 2008 from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. It is designed for beginners or experienced players in grades K-5. This is perfect practice for the winter basketball season. The cost is $35 and space is limited to 20 participants. For more info call Kevin at 240.602.1692  

Text Box: Attention parents! FRENCH LANGUAGE OPPORTUNITY We still have openings in our FLES French Language class for 2nd -5th graders.  The class meets on Wednesday mornings from 7:45-8:45 in the Computer Lab.  You can just drop your child at the side entrance and after class they head off to start the school day.  This is a great opportunity for your child to try out French and get a head start for language classes at Middle School.  FLES is offering scholarship money for 6 students in an effort to increase interest in the French Language. Foreign Language is a graduation requirement in Montgomery County, and it is never too early to start! Please contact Emily Hines by Wednesday November 5th at 301-879-8656 or e-mail 4part@hinesharmony.net  if you Text Box: Counselor's Corner