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                   Home Work Club Form                     Measurement Night Form

Text Box: Principal’s Penguin Post   I want to thank all who attended our Back to School Night last Tuesday evening and give a “hearty welcome” to all of our new Page parents and a “welcome back” to our returning families.  We had a fabulous turnout –it was truly a pleasure for me to connect and reconnect with so many parents!  Ms. Pat Scully, PTA president, and other members of the PTA have demonstrated true commitment and enthusiasm to our school and community—as a principal I feel extremely fortunate to be working with such dedicated individuals!  I am also proud to be leading a faculty that is dedicated to not only what they do but are committed to doing the best for our students---your children.  Thank you for such a great start to the 2008-2009 school year! I am convinced that with this commitment, we will reach 212° this year!! As important stakeholders in the learning process, parents need to be informed about our School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals and how they can support their child’s success and achievement in reading, math and school climate. The school’s reading and math goals are now available for your review online via the Page ES and/or PTA websites. In the next week, we will be surveying all of our students regarding the school climate. The development of a climate goal is next on our SIP committee’s agenda.  This committee, which includes staff and parents, will be meeting again on Monday, October 20, 2008, 3:30-4:30 p.m., in the conference room—we’d love to see you there!  In addition, Ms. Elsa Bridgwater, reading specialist, and I will be presenting information regarding the reading curriculum and our reading SIP goal and action plans at next week’s (October 7) PTA meeting.  We invite your input, so please contact me at the school if you have any questions regarding this phase of continuous improvement.  Please REMEMBER that our school day begins at 8:50 am---doors open at 8:40 am for students not going to breakfast, with the expectation that students will be ready to begin instruction at 8:55 am. Students should not be here prior to 8:30 am unless they are a patrol or going to daycare.  Breakfast is served at 8:30--8:45 am—if your child is a walker, they must be here at 8:30 am to take advantage of breakfast. Please ensure that your child is walking through our doors by 8:45 am---THANK YOU! Walk to School Day The MCPS School Board proclaimed Wednesday, October 8 as “Walk to School Day” and encourages everyone in the community to consider the safety of pedestrians and, in particular, student walkers every day. National Disability Awareness Month The Board declared the month of October as National Disability Awareness Month in MCPS and encourages staff members in schools across the county to sponsor appropriate learning and community-building activities in honor of its recognition. Quote of the week: 212° Commitment= “You cannot get what you have never had unless you are willing to do what you’ve never done…” –Mac Anderson

Text Box: Pengy asks – Do you know the 4 main school rules? Text Box: A Message from the President A big thank you to all of you who attended Back-to-School Night last Tuesday!  And a special thank you to those parents who have joined the PTA!  We now have 100% teacher membership in the PTA but we’re still working toward 100% parent membership.  Remember, it only costs $10 to join and you will be helping to support the activities and events that make Page Elementary a special place for all of us.  Please contact Rajini Raj, Membership Chair, at rajini_r42@hotmail.com for information about joining PTA or look for our membership table at Reading Night, October 7, or Math Night, October 13. Please consider volunteering an hour or two of your time at the Book Fair, Reading Night, Math Day, Math Night, or International Night.  You will meet some wonderful parents and help to make these PTA events a success!  Contact Amelia McGhee, Volunteer Coordinator, at acmcghee@verizon.net or DeBora King, Book Fair Co-Chair, at dkndc@msn.com to sign up!  

Text Box: Cultural Corner Rosh Hashanah   from  - http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday2.htm  In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, "head of the year" or "first of the year." Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. This name is somewhat deceptive, because there is little similarity between Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year, and the American midnight. There is, however, one important similarity between the Jewish New Year and the American one: Many Americans use the New Year as a time to plan a better life, making "resolutions." Likewise, the Jewish New Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year.

 

Text Box: Homework Club Ever wish you had a teacher around to help with homework? Beginning in October, your wish may be granted!  If there is sufficient interest, Ms. Poznansky, W.T. Page’s own Reading Support Specialist, will begin a Homework Club that will meet on Tuesdays after school from 3 – 4 pm.  Parents of 2nd – 5th graders, just please fill in the enrollment form below, send it in with your student and you will be contacted with a confirmation message in early October.  Please sign up soon … this group is just forming, but it will not happen if there isn’t adequate enrollment! Hit the Home Work Club link up top to get the form   Text Box: Important Dates ·         September 29: Early Release Day/grading, planning, reporting ·         September 30: Rosh Hashanah Holiday/no school ·         October 7: PTA Meeting - Reading Night too

 

Text Box: 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 OR acmcghee@verizon.net    Editors: Rob Paulsen, (301) 351-7139 Amelia Mcghee

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Text Box: PTA/Reading Night on October 7 2008.   Reading Night 7-8:30, with a presentation for parents about reading curriculum and the literacy goals from the SIT committee. Executive Board Meeting (all welcome)6:30-7pm  

Text Box: MEASUREMENT NIGHT FOR FAMILIES W.T. Page Elementary School (Columbus Day)    Monday October 13, 2008 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm  DO MATH ACTIVITIES AND EAT PIZZA WITH YOUR CHILD More information next issue and at the link up top

Text Box: Community Service Day, Saturday October 25th     Pass it On! Join with thousands of your fellow county residents working on projects to improve our community in celebration of Montgomery County’s 22nd Annual Community Service Day, Saturday October 25th, with Sunday projects as well.  There are many ways to get involved: 1.  Join an existing Community Service Day project with a local non-profit    2.  Organize your neighbors, work colleagues or other community/faith group members together to clean up your local park, school. For a complete listing of Community Service Day projects and tips on signing on and planning your own project, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteer or phone 240-777-2600.  Community Service Day is coordinated by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center under the Offices of County Executive Isiah Leggett.  Together we can! make a difference in our community.

Text Box: IN NEED OF A HOLIDAY BASKET? For many years now, we have referred several families for the Holiday Basket Program.  If your family is in need of  Thanksgiving Holiday basket and/or a December Holiday basket, please call me here at school (301-989-5672).  If I am not available, ask to leave a message on my voice mail and I will return your call.  I will be sending a letter asking for updated information to families who have been referred to in the past.  If you are not in need, but  know of a family in need who may be interested, please encourage them to call me.  Referrals for Thanksgiving need to be in by October 31.    Mrs. I, Counselor

Text Box: HELP NEEDED!!! Donate an hour … or two … or more! October 6, 7, 8 and 10 Book Fair (during school hours) October 7 Book Fair & Reading Night (6pm – 9pm) October 13 Math Day (during school hours) Math Night (6pm – 8:30pm) Please contact: DeBora King: dkndc@msn.com (301.879.9511) Amelia McGhee: acmcghee@verizon.net (301.879.2705)