THE ANCHOR
Invigorating the Educational Spirit
WE ARE A STEAM SCHOOL
STEAM stands for "Science, Technology, Education, Art, and Math"
Ardmore Elementary School's Motto is Be Ready! Be Responsible! Be Respectful!
December 2015 Issue 4 Volume 8
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 2-10 - SMI Online - Second Administration
December 14-18 - SMI Online - Make-Ups
December 7-13 - Hour of Code (In-School Event)
December 9 - Professional Development for Staff (2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students)
December 14 - Redskins Santa Shoppe
December 21 - Gr8ful Goodies
December 22 - Second Quarter Progress Reports Card Released
December 23-25 - Winter Break/Christmas Holiday (Schools Closed)
December 28- Jan. 1 - Winter Break/ New Year Holiday (Schools Closed)
Kudos to MS. Holmes and the entire STEM Fair committee for another successful year!
Many thanks to those who served as guest judges at Ardmore ES!
We are grateful for their input!
A wide variety of scientific topics were represented by our Ardmore students!
***To view 2015 STEM FAIR WINNERS, click link below***
At the end of the course, students received an Online Certificate of Completion from the Hour of Code organization. It was indeed a fun-filled, productive day of computing for everyone!
Huge thank you to G8ful Goodies Foundation
for their generosity and for giving smile to these children's lovely faces!!!
You made the holiday season memorable!
Tis the season of giving and sharing as Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation commemorates its annual SantaShoppe on Monday, December 14th at Fedex Field Stadium, Landover Maryland.
Fifty-five students from Ardmore Elementary School among other local elementary school students from neighboring school districts were invited to dine and interact with Washington Redskins athletes – Alfred Morris (running back), Ryan Kerrigan, Houston Bates, and Trent Murphy (linebackers), Dustin Hopkins (specialists), Nic Sundberg, Tress Way & Kyshoen Jarrett (specials team) and Arie Kouandijo (offensive lineman); Washington Redskins Wives; and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation Organizers.
Students received various treats from cupcakes, baking goods, scrumptious meals, and a photo booth session with the athletes.
The event was highlighted with a visit to Santa's toyshop housed in the Washington Redskins’ player’s locker room where children received their most awaited special gifts.
Huge thanks to the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation for this precious and momentous experience!!! More power to you all!!! #HTTR!
DECEMBER ACCELERATED VOCABULARY
WEBSITES OF THE MONTH
Elf Yourself - Personalize the elf in you! Make online greeting cards for everyone!
Norad Track Santa - Norad tracks Santa by using four high-tech tracking systems – radar, satellites, Santa Cams and fighter jets! This site allows children to watch/track Santa as he delivers all his presents!
Storynory - Listen to free audio stories that are read by storyteller Natasha Gostwick. The stories can be streamed live, or downloaded to be played anywhere.
ARDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Principal
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Email: ardmore@pgcps.org
Website: http://www1.pgcps.org/ardmore
Location: 9301 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Springdale, MD, United States
Phone: 301-925-1311
Twitter: @ArdmoreES