Galway Chronicle Lions Roar!
Parent Newsletter October 20, 2023 Vol 14 Issue 5
Administrative Team
Nathaniel Hamilton, Assistant Principal
Latina Bobo, Assistant School Administrator
240-740-0140 Fax 301-902-1230
PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING
GRAB & GO FOOD DISTRIBUTION
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
On August 3, 1990, President of the United States George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, also referred to as Native American Heritage Month.
Despite a painful history marked by unjust Federal assimilation and termination policies, American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have persevered. During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the countless contributions of Native peoples past and present, honor their influence on our Nation's advancement, and recommit ourselves to upholding trust and treaty responsibilities, strengthening Tribal sovereignty, and advancing Tribal self-determination. (Proclamation-White House 2021)
PARENT WORKSHOP
NAVIGATING SCREEN TIME
Navigating Screen Time Challenges: Q&A and Resources for Elementary School Parents and Caregivers
Presented by the Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA)
Tuesday, October 24, 6:00 pm Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodigqjMuHd0CO6kmT_XFKYkQiPJqbhV0
How much screen time is too much for an elementary school student? When should a student get their own phone? How can we re-balance our child’s use of electronics? What lessons are being taught in school about electronics and online safety? And how can we break our own addiction to our devices?
Join us for a presentation/Q&A with Victoria Saylor from Common Sense Education on Tuesday, October 24, at 6 p.m.
Victoria is a nationally known expert on these topics, and she works closely with the MCPS Director of Media Centers on lessons delivered to students via Media Centers. She can help us navigate these challenging issues around screen time within our schools and families.
Register now:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-igqjMuHd0CO6kmT_XFKYkQiPJqbhV0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This presentation is mainly geared toward elementary school families but is open to all interested parties.
Keeping Healthy During Flu and Cold Season
Developing Healthy Habits-English
Cover Your Cough
Developing Healthy Habits-Spanish
UPCOMING JOB FAIR
PARENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE/SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM/PARENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
We welcome the valuable input we receive from the parents who participate on this committee. We meet to review progress toward improving student achievement and recommend budget considerations and parent activities. Please call the office at 240-740-0149 or send a note if interested.
Damos la bienvenida a los valiosos aportes que recibimos de los padres que participan en este comité. Nos reunimos para revisar el progreso hacia la mejora del rendimiento estudiantil y recomendar consideraciones presupuestarias y actividades para los padres. Llame a la oficina al 240-740-0149 o envíe una nota si está interesado.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, October 24
HardWork Cafe'
Arts' Showcase 6:30 APR
Wednesday, October 25
5th Grade FT-Strathmore
Thursday, October 26
Grab & Go Food Distribution 5:30 pm
Friday, October 27
Fall Festival-2:30 pm
Wednesday, November 1
School closed for students-Grading & Reporting
Thursday, November 2
4th Grade FT-Kingsley Wilderness Center
Friday, November 3
4th Grade FT-Kingsley Wilderness Center
Monday, November 6
4th Grade FT-Kingsley Wilderness Center
Tuesday, November 7
Assembly-Noodlez-Beat Your Feet
Monday, November 13
Open House-9:35-10:55
Volunteer Training-11:00-11:45
Wednesday, November 15
Picture Retakes
Friday, November 17
2nd Grade FT-Strathmore Music Concert
Monday, November 20
School Dismisses at 1:20 Parent Conferences
Native American Literacy Day
Tuesday, November 21
School Dismisses at 1:20 Parent Conferences
November 22-24
School Closed-Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 29
HardWork Cafe'
MCPS PATHWAYS for ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MCPS created a new guide to help families, students, and teachers work together to ensure student success. Learn about the new academic benchmarks for kindergarten, grade 3, grade 4, and grade 5.
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET CHALLENGE
Clothes for Cash is a fundraiser that supports classroom libraries. Support the school by bringing your discarded clothes to the white clothes bin. Donate your clothes to the school by placing them in the white bin near the soccer field when you clean out your closets.