Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

Parent Newsletter
MVMPCS CALENDAR:
Fri., 4/26Community Coffee, 9:15 a.m.; Ms. Venus Class to Baker Park, 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Tues., 4/302 Hour Early Dismissal for Students at 1:45 p.m., Teacher Work Session, No After Care available. Wed., 5/1Ms. Christines Class to DC Zoo Thurs, 5/2Fri., 5/3Science Fair Wed., 5/8 Parent Visitation, 9:3010:30 a.m. Fri., 5/10MMCI Auction & Dinner, 6:009:00 p.m., Wm. Talley Rec. Ctr. Tues., 5/14Parent Visitation, 9:3010:30 a.m. Thurs., 5/16Fri., 5/17Ms. Zoes Class Overnight Camping Trip Fri., 5/17Keyboarding Concert, 4:007:00 p.m. Tues., 5/21Lower Elementary to National Zoo, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. Thurs., 5/23 Move Up Day, 9:3010:30 a.m.; MVMPCS, WFMS, FHS Chorus Concert at Frederick High School, 7:00 p.m. Fri., 5/248th Grade trip to Sandy Spring Adventure Park Mon., 5/27Memorial DaySchool Closed Tues., 5/283rd Graders to Annapolis, 9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m. Thurs., 5/30Fri., 5/316th Grade Overnight Camping Trip Mon., 6/48th Grade Spanish Students Field Trip, 11:15 a.m.2:30 p.m. Wed., 6/5 MVMPCS Choral Concert, see times below Thurs., 6/6Field Day at Baker Park (Raindate6/11) Mon., 6/17LAST DAY OF SCHOOL; HAVE A SAFE SUMMER! 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19

April 25, 2013

Dear Families,
Communication is very important to everyone at MVMPCS. In this weeks newsletter, I would like to take this time to review the proper Communication Chain with the community. I have taken the following information from our Parent Handbook to highlight: Proper communication within any organization can sometimes be confusing. There will be times when you have a concern or question regarding your child or a school -wide policy at MVMPCS. Your involvement in the MVMPCS community is a vital part of the success and well - being of every child attending this school. If you have a concern about something related to your childs classroom activities, first ask the child. Try to help the child become an advocate for himself/herself. This can often be a difficult learning process for the child. It will take time, practice, and plenty of encouragement. If there is a concern the child is not yet able to communicate to the teacher, discuss your concerns directly with the teacher. If you have any questions or concerns related to an individual student within a classroom, first discuss this with the teacher. Please allow ample time for a resolution to your concern. If the teacher is not able to address an issue to your satisfaction, then discuss this with the Principal. Please request a meeting by giving Debbie Miller a convenient date and time to meet with the principal. If you have concerns regarding the implementation of school policies direct these concerns to the Principal. Please remember, the Principal is your direct link to the Governing Council, MMCI, and FCPS. If there are still unresolved issues that are related to the instructional program, disciplinary concerns or staff, that were not resolved to your satisfaction by the principal, you should then direct your concerns to our instructional director, Michele Krantz (Michele.Krantz@fcps.org). If you have any questions or concerns regarding the charter, please direct those to the President of MMCI, Mustafa Karakas. Cita

2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH Mark your calendars for a 2-hour early dismissal on Tuesday, April 30. Students will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m. for a teacher work session. There will be no After Care.

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION: STATE REQUIRED STUDENT ATTENDANCE: 94%

MVMPCS ATTENDANCE TO DATE: 94.45%

THE LOST & FOUND IS ON DISPLAY The Lost and Found is on display in the lunch alcove during arrival each day this week until Tuesday, April 30th which is an early dismissal day. Unclaimed items by the end of day Tuesday will be donated to the Salvation Army. Many warm weather jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch bags and more have accumulated. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MVMPCS STUDENT CHORAL CONCERT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5THSANCTUARY

9:3010:15 a.m.Kindergarten & Lower Elementary 10:3011:45 a.m.Upper Elementary & Middle School
Family members are invited; however, seating is limited.

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Dear MMCI Families: The Auction is just 2 weeks away have you purchased your tickets yet? Tickets are only $15.00 for adults until tomorrow, 4/26/13 then the price goes up to $20.00. You get food, fun, great deals for a good a cause, optional childcare (your children are welcome to be at the auction with your supervision if you dont want to use child-care) and friends, all in one evening. Contact mmci2001@yahoo.com or elizabetherusso@gmail.com for more information. We are so excited at the generosity of the Frederick Community. Weve got Community Supported Agriculture shares, gift cards, services, getaways, camps, toys, jewelry there is a lot! If you havent purchased your Mothers Day gifts yet consider buying goodies at the Auction for your favorite Mama - Mothers Day is May 12, just two days after the Auction! You can get a sneak peek at some of the goods by visiting https:// www.facebook.com/MmciAuctionItemPage. Weve also added an absentee bid option for those of you who cannot attend. An absentee bid costs $10.00, and allows you to set a maximum bid on items that you really want. Youll see details and the form in the Auction catalog, which is in production right now and will be in your hands shortly. The Kids Marketplace has toys, books and crafts at kid friendly prices. New toys, books, and unused gift cards are being collected at your school for volunteers to price and organize merchandise. We look forward to seeing you on May 10th buy your tickets and sign up to help volunteer doing this will help us ensure that the 11th Annual MMCI Auction is a success, and raises needed funds for MMCI to continue to provide educational choice for our children. Thank you! The 2013 Auction Committee

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MVMPCS COMMUNITY COFFEE TOMORROW! Just a reminder that tomorrow, 4/26/13, is our next MVMPCS community coffee at 9:15 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. If you would like to bring something to share, we are in need of breakfast items. Coffee and paper goods are already supplied thanks to all of you who donated last month!! I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow. Jennifer Nichols, Community Outreach Committee ITS TIME TO LOG YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS! It is time to report all volunteer hours to the countyby Friday May 3rd. Let's make sure everyone logs ALL of your Volunteer Hours as parent volunteer participation reflects positively on our school in many ways. (Any hours that you have already volunteered from April 21, 2012 forward, please either update in the VOLUNTEER LOG BOOK on the desk across from the office, or ONLINE before you forget!) This log should include your committee & club hours, all hours attending school GC or BOT meetings, any hours that you spent doing projects for the school at home, as well as your inschool volunteer hours. In order to enter hours online, please go to the web site (http://127tech.net/mvmpcs password foo$bar). If you are unable to access the web site, you may continue to use the binder located outside of the main office. Please know how very much your time, effort, and resources are appreciated on behalf of the staff, students, and the MVMPCS community! Thanks, Stacey Flowers, MVMPCS Volunteer Coordinator

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IB SHOWCASE & SILENT AUCTION TONIGHT! Are you curious about the International Baccalaureate Program at Urbana High? Attend the IB Student Showcase & Silent Auction tonight, April 25th at 6pm at Urbana High. Students display and discuss their academic work and experiments, display artwork and perform music. The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. at the school's central staircase. Use the main office entrance. Questions? Contact Susan Eubinag: craftyjunkstuff@yahoo.com 240.422.6240

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Questions? Email webmaster@mvmpcs.org.