Text Box: Keep the Book Fair Going!!!   Like all PTA activities, the Book Fair is totally run by volunteers.  The next Book Fair is March 2-6, 2009, and we need daytime volunteers to help us keep the Book Fair going.  WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!   If you have any flexibility during the day (even if it's for only one hour), please send an e-mail to acmcghee@verizon.net or dkndc@msn.com to volunteer.   Thank you, Amelia McGhee/DeBora King, Book Fair Co-Chairs     CyberSafety         www.marchofdimes.com           www.myLunchMoney.com                   Bus Riding Rules

Text Box: Principal’s Penguin Post    Wow!  The 2009 New Year is right around the corner! What a perfect opportunity for me to reflect on what we have here at W.T. Page ES--- diversity, family, and community.  The staff and students in our school come from many backgrounds, religions, countries and cultures and teach us new things daily.  In the past month, I have observed our Muslim families celebrating Eid al-Adha, Festival of Sacrifice, on December 8th.  Those who follow Buddhism celebrated Bodhi Day or the honoring of Siddhartha Guatama, the first Buddha, also on December 8th.  Our Jewish community just began Hannukah celebrations at sundown Sunday night where candles are lit for eight nights to celebrate the lasting of oil for 8 days. Christians will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with Christmas on December 25th.  Finally, on December 26th, Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday based on the traditional African festival of the harvest of the first crops, will begin its 43rd annual celebration and last for seven days.  As I learned about these celebrations, I realized how lucky our students are to share these different customs with one another. It truly sheds light on the phrase: “It takes a whole village to raise a child”.  As we head into 2009, please do not forget to count the many blessings you have around you-- most importantly, your children.  See you next year!   Quote of the Week:  212° Generosity: “Getting what you want is not nearly as important as giving what you have…..”  Tom Krause

Text Box: Text Box: Text Box: Please join us for the Winter Sing-A-Long Tuesday, December 23, 2008 From 9:30 till about 10:15 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.  Families, friends and staff are invited. Musically, Hedylajo Kilgore   Text Box: Text Box: Thanks to all of those who participated in the March of Dimes Reading Champions program!  Thanks to: Bring Hung, Brianna Toussaint, Dorian Toussaint, Alba Segure-Cruz, Anna Tsao, Benita Lukose, Mikayla McGhee, Naa'Oli Mamie, Chyna Dixon for participating.  Ebony Russ raised the most money for the program- $75!  Allyzza Sorto read the most books- 33! And Jessica Tran read the most pages- 622!  Great job to all!  Our school raised $304.57 for the March of Dimes! Thanks and Happy Holidays, Jackie Sherry   .

 

 

Text Box: Important Dates Events Wednesday, December 23:  Winter Sing-Along Last Day this year                       Winter recess - 24th  - January 5th, 2009

 

Text Box: Classroom Guidance Update – I am visiting all GRADE 5 classes and we will be working on CyberSafety in December.   Through discussion, computer use, and a guest speaker, the students will be learning what cybersafety is, taking a survey, learning online safety rules, and signing an internet safety pledge (Please look for this pledge as parents need to sign it also.)  We will be visiting the website www.NetSmartz.org.   This is an appropriate site for all ages. 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