Text Box: Text Box: Signups continue for a 2nd grade and a 5th grade girls' basketball team.  These teams are part of the Montgomery County Department of Recreation Winter League.  The cost is $65 for 2nd grade and $70 for 5th grade.  Practice starts in December for the 5th grade and in January for the 2nd grade.  Coach Will Kenlaw has daughters in each grade and is coaching for the second year. Please contact Coach Will Kenlaw for details and registration forms:  Coach Will Kenlaw 1608 Peacock Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Phone: 240-350-4624; Email: wkenlaw@aol.com     www.myLunchMoney.com                   Bus Riding Rules

Text Box: Principal’s Penguin Post   Parent-teacher conferences will be held today, Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12, 2008. All MCPS students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be dismissed early on these days.  The parent-teacher conference is an opportunity for parents to spend some one-on-one time with their child's teacher to discuss how their child is doing in school. The conference also can help parents and teachers discover ways that they can work together to support the child's interests and needs. Parent-teacher conferences will be held today, Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12, 2008. All MCPS students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be dismissed early on these days.  The parent-teacher conference is an opportunity for parents to spend some one-on-one time with their child's teacher to discuss how their child is doing in school. The conference also can help parents and teachers discover ways that they can work together to support the child's interests and needs. Here are some things for parents to think about before arriving at the conference: Typically, a conference will last 15 to 20 minutes and may include a discussion of classroom work, assessments and any extra support your child may need. Ask to see examples of your child's work. Discuss whether your child is on track for advanced coursework. Are there enrichment opportunities or other extra support that may benefit him/her? Ask how you can support learning at home, especially with homework. Aside from report cards, ask about the best ways to keep up to date on your child's progress. Be sure to bring up your child's special interests and abilities, along with any special health or family concerns. Contact the school in advance if you need an interpreter, or bring someone who can interpret for you. If you have more to talk about than your assigned time will allow, ask for a follow-up meeting with the teacher. During the month of November, MCPS students will be celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month. The purpose of National American Indian Heritage Month is to honor and recognize the original peoples of this land. "American Indian Day" was first declared by the State of New York in 1916, just two decades after the closing of "the last frontier" in the west. Ironically this original celebration of Native Americans occurred at the same time as the birth of the "Indian" stereotype in the new film industry. Seventy-four years would pass until a national month long recognition of Native Americans was declared by President George Bush. National American Indian Heritage Month was first celebrated in 1990. W.T. Page staff will support this effort through meaningful study in the curriculum throughout the year and in appropriate activities during the month.  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: Text Box: Congratulations to our OCTOBER Outstanding Citizens.  They were honored last week during lunch.  We are very proud of them!!   Ryan Kim                    Leilani Butler                   Ashley Badwal Kim Nguyen               Quenia Davis                  Chyna Nixon Kenny Tu                    Alexis Kyei-Asare          Brandon Perez Joshua Sams               Diego Moreno                Christian Gramajo Karen Ostorga            Summer Skerritt               Chi Nguyen   Congratulations to our ESOL October student of the month – 2nd grader, Julie Tran (Sherry).  Mrs. Jehn shares that she has improved in so many areas.  Way to go Julie!!

 

 

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 International Night                                 Friday, November 21 Winter Dance                                                   Friday, December 12

 

Text Box: On behalf of the PTA and the entire Page community… A big thank you to all our VETERANS and their families for their sacrifices and their tireless efforts to their tireless efforts to keep our country safe. 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