Cedar Grove Friday Flash
March 24, 2023
Dear Cedar Grove Families,
Our students continue to do a wonderful job with our composting program. During the month of February, students were able to divert 275 pounds of food from landfills and incinerators. Congratulations to our students for all their efforts!
Due to the upcoming spring break, there may be larger gatherings with family and friends or travel, which may involve a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19. MCPS has once again provided all schools with new COVID test kits to distribute to students, and test kits will be distributed to students this Tuesday, March 28. . Testing is voluntary and may best be utilized just before students return from the break on April 11. If you have any questions, please call the school office.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mr. Wynne and Mrs. German
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Kindergarten Orientation
New- Kindergarten Orientation for the 2023-24 school year will be held on April 28. If you have a child who will be turning five years old on or before September 1, 2023, please sign up here to reserve a spot for our orientation. Kindergarten enrollment/registration begins on March 27. Details are linked here. Directions to set up a Parentvue account are here.
Kindergarten Orientation for the 2023-2024 school year is scheduled for April 28,2023 at Cedar Grove. If you have a child who will be turning five on or before September 1, 2023, please sign up here to reserve a spot for our orientation or call Mrs. Noreen Fair at 240-740-6190 to schedule your appointment. If you know of any friends or family members who have a rising kindergarten student, please share this information. Please note there is NO SCHOOL for current kindergarten students on April 28, 2023. Additionally, information regarding Kindergarten enrollment which begins on March 27, 2023 can be found on our website which is linked here.
Prekindergarten/Head Start Registration Now Open
Registration is open for Prekindergarten and Head Start for the 2023-2024 school year. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023, and families must be income-eligible to apply. Families can register their children online or in person. For families who want to register in person, weekday and weekend locations are open through March 31. Registration is also still open for the current 2022-2023 school year.
For more information about eligibility guidelines, required documents and how to register online, call 240-740-4530 or visit the MCPS website.
Grade Level Newsletters
Parents, this year we will be sending all grade level newsletters each week in the Friday Flash, rather than having individual teachers send them. Please click on the link to your child's grade level below. Any questions regarding the content of the newsletters should be directed to your child's teacher. Thank you.
From Our PTA:
Bingo Night! - Last day to pre-order! Avoid the lines and purchase now!
What: The PTA is hosting a BINGO NIGHT! There will be FOOD, RAFFLES, special guest appearances by a few of our CGES teachers, and... LOTS and LOTS of PRIZES.
When: Thursday, March 30th 6:00PM-8:00PM
Where: Hallie Wells Middle School
Please consider Volunteering for Bingo Night:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FAFA828A64-bingo1
Today is the last day to signup for performances. If you would like to participate please fill out the form. Rehersals begin March 29th!
Get involved! 2023-2024 Nominations for PTA Officers is open!
Closes March 31, 2023
For more information check out our CGES PTA March Newsletter!
Next PTA General Meeting is on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7pm - 8pm (No April Meeting)
Please visit https://cedargrovepta.org for more information!
From Mrs. Hirschhorn, Media Specialist
The fourth ballot for our March Book Madness is now closed for voting, but Monday we will release Ballot #5, which brings us to our championship game! Check out the March Media Events calendar, which is also on the Homepage (in the image carousel), for the link. Finally, here is the March Media Monthly! You'll see lesson info, since we're starting A week next week as well as Book Club updates and of course, the new books we've processed.
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.