Cedar Grove Friday Flash
September 29, 2023
Dear Cedar Grove Families,
Every year we support breast cancer awareness by wearing pink on Wednesdays in October. It is a community event that promotes empathy and togetherness. Our first Pink Out Wednesday will be on October 4. We encourage you to take pictures of your pinked-out students and send them to Mrs. Hirschhorn who will compile all the photos into a video. You may watch videos from previous years here.
MCPS is offering out-of-school programming for elementary and middle school students throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Families are invited to take advantage of a host of activities for students on four days: October 9, November 1, January 29 and April 10 when schools are closed for students. Students can participate in person or virtually. The cost is $15 a day. For a list of activities, sign up with the following links for Kids Day Out and Teens Day Out. For additional opportunities, visit the MCPS out-of-school time webpage.
Damascus High School (DHS) has been approved for a renovation project, and there will be a community meeting to hear updates and provide input on this project on Wednesday, October 18th at 6:30 in the DHS Cafeteria. Click here for more information. If you have any questions about the project or input, please plan on attending.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Wynne and Mrs. German
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Grade Level Newsletters
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From Mrs. Hirschhorn, Media Specialist
October is just around the corner and we are going to be so busy! And the October media monthly is loaded with information. For example, we honor Breast Cancer Awareness by pinking out every Wednesday and we're hosting a Great Pumpkin event! But there's so much more, so please bookmark it!
Many thanks to the PTA for providing the surprise of many wonderful books for the Media Center. The donation is very much appreciated!
Art, Music, and PE Newsletter
Please click the link below for the October 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:
McDonald's SPIRIT NIGHT
When: Wednesday, October 4th 5p-8p
What: Join us at McDonald's for our first SPIRIT NIGHT of the year! You might even see some special guests working the cash register or McFlurry Machine! McDonalds is donating a portion of the proceeds back to our school!
Where: McDonald's - Henderson Corner, 21121 Frederick Rd, Germantown
Volunteer Training & Meet and Greet
What: Plan on volunteering at Cedar Grove ES? Whether you are volunteering in the classroom, media center or at PTA events, there are certain guidelines to follow when volunteering. Join the PTA for coffee and a tour of the school while learning about Cedar Grove volunteer guidelines and opportunities.
When: October 6th, 2023 9:30am
Where: Cedar Grove ES, Staff Lounge
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/CaJNHdv2kehNeeMm7
PTA Silent Auction begins on October 19 at 2 PM! Preview all the items here!
PTA Membership Drive
When: NOW - October 27th
What: Join the PTA and be entered into our Raffle! We are giving away four different grade level Scholastic Book Baskets! The baskets are valued between $60 - $80!! Winners will be announced during our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28th!
Click HERE to purchase your PTA MEMBERSHIP or RENEWAL! Thank you for your support!
Spiritwear
Show your school SPIRIT! Click HERE to get your spiritwear now!
After School Clubs begin in October. More information can be found at https://cedargrovepta.membershiptoolkit.com/afterschoolclubs .
Visit https://cedargrovepta.org for more information!
PTA Silent Auction begins on October 19 at 2 PM! Preview all the items here!