Cedar Grove Friday Flash
March 8, 2024
Dear Cedar Grove Families:
Last Tuesday was Read Aloud Day (see pictures below), which took place in all classrooms throughout the day. Students enjoyed hearing the stories that were read to them by our many guest readers. We appreciate and thank current and former staff members, MCPS central office staff, Board of Education members, and Montgomery County police officers for the time they took to share the love of reading with our students. Special thanks to our Reading Specialist, Mrs. Kelly, for organizing this enjoyable event!
McTeacher Night at McDonalds on Tuesday evening was also a great success, and it's always nice to come together as a school community and enjoy time with our families. Many thanks to our PTA for organizing this fundraiser!
As a reminder, Daylight Savings Time will begin on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 a.m. local time, when our clocks will move ahead one hour.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mr. Wynne and Mrs. German
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Kindergarten Registration and Welcome
The registration window for new kindergarten students will open from March 18 to April 12, 2024. If you have a child who will be turning five on or before September 1, 2024, please contact Mrs. Noreen Fair at 240-740-6190 to register your child. In addition, please save the date of May 9 for our Kindergarten Welcome, which replaces the traditional MCPS kindergarten orientation that previously took place during the school day. Two information sessions at 4:30-5:00 and 5:15-5:45 will be provided to families. If you know of any friends or family members who have a rising kindergarten student, please share this information with them. Thank you.
Damascus Library Read to a Dog
Who: Children ages 5-10, especially beginners learning to read, English-learners, readers with special needs, and all those who just want to improve their confidence in reading skills.
What: Practice reading aloud in a 10 minute private session with a calm and patient certified therapy dog.
Why: Improve reading skills, gain confidence, and discover that reading is fun!
When: Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm, March 19-May 21, 2024.
Where: Damascus Library, 9701 Main Street, Damascus MD, 20872.
How: Space is limited; first-come, first-served; up to 6 free timed-admission tickets distributed in-person at Damascus Library beginning at 4 PM each Tuesday; one child per ticket. FREE. Call 240-773-9444 for more information or click on the link below.
Reminder - Chromebooks for Home Use
We know that there is the possibility that MCPS will move to virtual learning should we have additional closures due to snow. If this occurs, it is important for children to have a device from which they can access learning on those days. If you do not have a device at home, this is the time to order one from our central office, as Cedar Grove will not be sending devices home. Please complete the Chromebook Form to Distribute to Families to request a home use Chromebook. It takes some time to get the home use device sent to Cedar Grove to distribute to your children, so please consider that when you decide to request a home use device.
Grade Level Newsletters
Parents, please click on your child's grade level to view class weekly newsletters. Any questions regarding the content of the newsletters should be directed to your child's teacher. Thank you.
From Mrs. Hirschhorn, Media Specialist
The March Media Monthly Newsletter is now updated to reflect the latest info by way of new books, our 5th grade book club, and how we're doing with the 2nd weeks of our March Book Madness eliminations. We are working hard to get organized for our Science Expo and STEM night, so we hope you've saved the March 22 evening to join us! Oh, and our interactive bulletin board is growing lots of clover! Enjoy your weekend!
Art, Music, and PE Newsletter
Please click the link below for the March overview of what your students will be doing in Art, General Music, Instrumental Music, and Physical Education. We hope you will take a few moments to read what is happening during these instructional spaces.
From Our PTA:
News and Upcoming Events
STEM / Science Expo Night
When: Friday, March 22nd, 6:30PM - FOR GRADES K-5
What: The Science Expo is BACK! We received more than 60 Applications for Science Projects! AMAZING! We can't wait to see our young scientists at work. Our students will take care of the Science, but we will also have some outside vendors coming in to cover the Technology, Engineering, and Math in STEM!
We need volunteers to help with this BIG event. Please sign up HERE if you are interested. Thank you so much.
If you have any questions, please email Kavita at president.cedargrovepta@gmail.com or Jessica at vpcommunications.cedargrovepta@gmail.com
Yearbook
If you have photos from school events that you would like to make available for Yearbook use, you can upload them HERE! Thank you!
CGES Grown-Up Social
When: Friday, March 15th from 5:30p-7:30pm
Where: Arora Hills Clubhouse - 23030 Birch Mead Rd, Clarksburg
What: Do you have a little one at CGES? Would you like to ask random questions about their classes and the stories they tell? Would you like to make a special impact during their short time in Elementary School? Or, do you just want to sit back and enjoy an evening filled with laughter and meet some new friends and neighbors? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this FREE fun-filled event is for you! Refreshments will be served.
PTA Officer and Board Member Nominations
Nominations will soon be open for Officer and Board Member positions for the 2024-2025 School Year. The PTA Nominating Committee is made up of 3 volunteers who will familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations, as well as ensure that anyone interested in an officer position fully understands the responsibilities of that specific position. A HUGE thank you to our nominating committee.
Spirit Wear
Show your school SPIRIT! Click HERE to get your spirit wear now!
Next PTA General Meeting
Tuesday, April 2nd, 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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