The Pulse at Patuxent
Before and After School Extended Learning Program (Janauary)
Thank you!!!!!
Theme of the Month: Journalism and Broadcasting
Looking for some family fun?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Feb. 7–12 | Opera House
There's a different program for nearly every performance—see the full schedule!
Four D.C. premieres. Three audience favorites. Two new productions of classic works. A company premiere from their current season. And Alvin Ailey's signature showstopper Revelations on every program. This February, come to one, two, or all seven performances for an experience that The Today Show calls "change-your-life good!" The company's engagement is part of JFKC: A Centennial Celebration of John F. Kennedy, inspired by ideals often ascribed to JFK: Courage, Freedom, Justice, Service, and Gratitude.
Tickets also available by phone or at the Box Office.
(202) 467-4600 | Toll-free (800) 444-1324 | Groups (202) 416-8400
For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries:
Call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540
January Dates to remember: Tuition #11 03/2017 #12 17/2017 #13 30/2017
School Closed January: 2nd, 16th and 20th
The following are changes that have made to the program!!!!
~Announcements!!!!~ (Exceeding Expectations)
- We are now utilizing our classroom (rm 21)
- More hands on activities for our students.
- Stimulate our student through curriculum
- Posted signs: Clubs and lesson plans. Please check out our Parent board to see what our groups have been up to.
Fun Recipe: Cookie taco Shells
Makes 3 cookies per chef
Cookie Taco Shells
Each chef needs:
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
Pinch of ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
Aluminum foil (to share)
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2. Shake your hips and get ready to mix! Stir the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl. Then whisk in the vanilla and egg. Mix lightly until smooth, then fold in the butter. Let chill for 5 minutes in the freezer.
3. Ladle the cookie dough into 3 circle shapes about 3 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Whie the cookies are baking, scrunch some aluminum foil into a log shape, about 12 inches long and 1 inch thick.
6. After the cookies have cooled for 1 minute, you must move fast! Drape a warm cookie over the foil log. Repeat with the remaining cookies. Once the cookies are cool, remove the foil carefully. You've just magically transformed the cookie into taco shells!
Sweet "Meat" Filling
Each chef needs:
1/4 cup Bean Appetit Flour Blend (see above)
1 teaspoon coca powder
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons milk
1 tablespoon chocolate chips
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Wink to each other, as if to let them in on the secret that you're about to trick someone. Combine the flour blend, cocoa powder, brown sugar and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Then add the olive oil, vinegar, water and milk and stir until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
3. Spray a mini muffin pan and pour in the cake batter. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
4. Even though you'll want to devour the cakes right away, let them cool enough so that you can break them up into small chunks to look like ground beef. Place the "meat" in the taco shells. Ask the person to your right, "Where's the beef?"
Taco Toppings
Each Chef Needs The Following Ingredients:
1 piece green fruit leather
1 slice peach
1 strawberry
Rip the fruit leather into small strips and top your taco with "lettuce." Use a butter knife to cut the peach slice and strawberry into small pieces. Top your taco with your "cheese" and "tomato." Before tasting your tacos, shout whatever month it is (even if it's not April), then the word "fools" such as "February fool"
From the book Bean Appetit by Shannon Payette Seip and Kelly Parthen, with Carisa Dixon
DID YOU KNOW?
Wax Museum ( February 24, 2017) @ 4pm
Black History Month Performance. The children have been instructed to pick a character to dress and act out during our display. We would like for the students to remember at least 4 to five facts about their person. If you would like to assist in any way please contact the persons below.
Thank you for your continuous support.
Please mark your calendars so that you can attend.
Please contact: K. McQueen, V. Holt or L. Jackson for further instructions or questions
Arts & Crafts: How to make floam
Step 1. Supplies:
2 tsp of borax (found on the laundry isle of your supper market)
1/2 cup of warm water
1/4 cup of warm water
2 oz. of white school glue (I haven’t used Elmer’s glue since they changed the formula, I have used other, cheaper brands)
1 & 1/3 cups of polystyrene beads (I have a huge bag left over from past projects, can be found where you can find supplies of bean bag chairs, if you can’t find any, you can grate up some Styrofoam cups)
Optional: 3-5 drops of food coloring if color is desired
Quart zip closure bag
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Bowls
Spoons
Step 2. Measure out the 2 tsp. of borax powder into a bowl. Slightly rounded teaspoonful worked for a stiffer floam.
Step 3. Add ½ cup of very warm water and stir until the crystals have all dissolved. Now for a comment about safety. Borax is toxic, and can be harmful if not handled safely. This part is for adults to handle. Be sure the equipment is totally cleaned before using again.
Step 4. In another container, put 2 ounces of white glue and ¼ cup warm water.
Step 5. Add food coloring at this point.
Step 6. Stir with a different spoon, (to prevent cross contamination,) until the glue, water and coloring are completely mixed.
Step 7. Measure out your 1 1/3 cups of the polystyrene beads and have them ready.
Step 8. Add enough beads to make 2 cups.
Step 9. Pour the glue mixture into the zip closure bag,
Step 10. Add the polystyrene beads and finally the borax solution.
Step 11. Quickly zip the bag closed and start squishing the 3 parts together until they become as one.
Step 12. Enjoy!
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE!!!!
Jayden R.
Motae H.
Mrs. McQueen
Mrs. Holt
Ms. Jackson