Archive for October, 2008
Empty Bowls Supper at Ross Boddy CC (11/8)
Potters at Ross Boddy Community Center in Sandy Spring are organizing an Empty Bowls Supper on Saturday, November 8th from 4-7pm at the Ross Boddy Community Center. With a $20.00 donation you will enjoy a bowl of soup created by Chef Jim Davis, breads and desserts, and take home a hand crafted bowl made by [...]
Posted: October 29th, 2008 under Community News.
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MCPS’ Parent Academy Worshops
Montgomery County Public Schools developed The Parent Academy, which offers workshops for parents and other family members on topics such as: helping your child succeed in middle school; managing your finances; navigating the school system; computer skills; bullying prevention; high school graduation requirements; and many more.”
Check out the website for more information: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy
or contact:
Nan P. Iuculano
Parent [...]
Posted: October 24th, 2008 under Parent Talks.
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Parent Program on Internet Safety (10/24)
The PTA is pleased to offer a presentation to parents on Internet Safety by Ms. Shelley Lipton, Program Specialist II with the Sex Offender Registry Unit of the Montgomery County Police Department on Friday, October 24 from 7:15 to 8:30pm in the Media Center. The presentation will include problem prevention strategies, practical tips, and the [...]
Posted: October 22nd, 2008 under Parent Talks.
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Variety Show (11/21)
Plans are underway for this year’s Variety Show to be held on Friday, November 21, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Does your child like to sing, dance, play a musical instrument or perform comedy skits? Then have them come out and be part of the show. Permission slips are available in the main office or [...]
Posted: October 22nd, 2008 under Variety Night.
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Farquhar MS Students appearing on Homework Hotline Live!
On October 28-30, 2008, Farquhar’s TV Production students will be on the MCPS Homework Hotline Live TV show. The students will be giving the introductions that kick off the show, which airs 5:00 – 6:00 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Homework Hotline Live provides students with one-on-one homework help when they call the hotline [...]
Posted: October 16th, 2008 under In the News.
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Stonegate PTA Sponsors Blood Drive (11/4)
Have you wanted to donate blood at Children’s Hospital but just couldn’t make the time to drive into the city. Donating has become more convenient and easy because the Bloodmobile is coming to Silver Spring on Election Day, November 4th. This event was made possible by St. John the Baptist, sponsored by Stonegate PTA. The [...]
Posted: October 15th, 2008 under Community News.
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Homework Hotline! is waiting for Students’ Calls
In its 23rd year, Homework Hotline Live! kicks off its season in October to help MCPS students solve the daily dilemmas of homework. Teachers will walk students through those difficult math problems and answer questions about any other subject live on the air on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. on Comcast Channel [...]
Posted: October 6th, 2008 under In the News.
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New Rec Extra After-School Activity
The Department of Recreation is offering a babysitting course open to all students free of cost. Students will learn about accident prevention, emergency actions, and basic care of infants and
children. Shady Grove Hospital will give a certificate of completion when the three-day course is completed. Dates: Tuesday—Thursday, October 21—23, 2:45-4:00 p.m. [...]
Posted: October 6th, 2008 under After School Activities.
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