Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

Parent Newsletter May 29, 2014

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families,

It comes with great sorrow that I announce to the MVMPCS
community that I will not be returning next year. I have been
at MVMPCS for six years, two years as the AP working with
Meg Bowen and the last 4 years as the Principal. It has
come with mixed emotions that I have made the decision to
move on in my career. I will be transitioning to another posi-
tion on July 1.

I would like to say thank you to the dedicated parents, espe-
cially those that continue to volunteer endless hours at
school. Many things would not be possible without the help
of our parent volunteers. Additionally, I would like to say
thanks to an awesome staff. It has been wonderful working
with a school staff that enjoys teaching and seeing students
grow every day. Over my six years at MVMPCS, the staff
and I have worked hard to increase MSA scores to their
highest level since the school opened, decrease the number
of students absent from school and increase the percentage
of students at school every day from 94% to 96%. The
school has seen an increase in the number of 8th grade stu-
dents that apply and are accepted to the International Bac-
calaureate (IB) program at Urbana HS. All of this would not
be possible without the staffs true dedication to the students
at MVMPCS.

I wish the MVMPCS community the best. You will continue
to be in my thoughts, and I will miss everyone at MVMPCS.

Cita



MVMPCS ATTENDANCE YEAR TO DATE: 96.07%
MD STATE REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 94%

*Send absence notes to: [email protected]
MVMPCS CALENDAR:
Fri., 5/308th Grade to SS Adventure Park, 6th Graders return from
camping
Mon., 6/2Mr. Martys Class to Safeway, 10:0011:30 a.m.; 2014-15
Chorus Auditions 3:455:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Tues., 6/3School Concert, 9:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Wed., 6/43rd Grade to Adventure Park, Mr. Martys Class to Safeway,
10:0011:30 a.m.
Thurs., 6/5FIELD DAY at Baker Park (Rain dateTues., 6/10)
Fri., 6/6Mr. Martys Class to Baker Park, 9:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.
Fri., 6/68th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:30 p.m.
Wed., 6/11Last Day of School, 2 hour early dismissal, 1:45 p.m.,
MVMPCS School Picnic
THE MVMPCS SCHOOL CONCERT ON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD IN THE SANCTUARY

Mark your calendar to attend our MVMPCS School Concert on
Wednesday, June 3rd. The Primary and Lower Elementary stu-
dents will be performing from 9:30-10:00 a.m. The Upper Ele-
mentary and Middle School students will be performing from
10:15-11:45 a.m.

Parents, students will be sitting on the stage floor at the audiences
eye level. Please dress your children accordingly. Students
should have plenty of coverage. If girls
wear skirts or dresses, they should have
leggings or shorts underneath. Boys
should not wear loose athletic shorts,
long pants are preferred.

Parents are invited; however, seating is
very limited.
AUDITION NOW FOR NEXT YEARS CHORUS!

Chorus Auditions will be held on Monday June
2nd from 3:45-5:00 pm in the Sanctuary for all
current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. Current
members and new interested members are
encouraged to come to a meet and greet and sing-a-
long.

Students will not need to prepare a song, but being com-
fortable singing with others is encouraged. Ms. Shannon
is hoping to get a start on next school year, so plan to join
us for the audition.
ANNOUNCING FIELD DAYTHURSDAY, JUNE 5TH

Its that time again!! Middle School is proud to announce that
Field Day is Thursday, June 5th. (Rain date is Tuesday, June
10.) This year the Middle School Students have chosen The
Amazing Race as their theme. Research was conducted about
different countries and customs among the cultures. Each sta-
tion will reflect a custom in a chosen country.

Students in 1st8th grades will be at Baker Park all day.
Teachers and Instructional Aides will be with the students. The
Health Tech will be located at the Gazebo with medica-
tions. Lunch will be set up at the park this year so that children
can relax for 30 minutes.

Each child should have a hat, sunscreen, a towel and a refillable
water bottle. For safety reasons, it is requested that children
NOT wear sandals, Crocs, or Flip Flops. There will be stations
where students will be getting wet. Students may bring goggles
for their eyes if they wish.

Ms. Darlene
MVMPCS NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
ATTENTION 6TH GRADE PARENTS: DONT DELAY!
MAKE THE APPOINTMENT TODAY!

We do not want to exclude your child from school in August!
State vaccination requirements for students entering 7th grade
for school year 2014-2015 have been revised. Your 7th grade
student must have the following:

Single dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccine.*
Single dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV)

*Tdap is not the same as the other Tetanus, Diptheria, and Per-
tussis vaccines called DPT or DTaP. Even if your child has
received these vaccines in the past they will still need a single
dose of Tdap.

Parents/guardians are responsible for providing proof of Tdap
and MCV vaccination regardless of previous vaccination rec-
ords provided to your childs school.

If you have any questions about the new vaccination require-
ments, please contact your childs health care provider or the
school health room. Make your childs appointment now and
avoid the rush. Bring the vaccination documentation to school
as soon as possible.
WANTED -BOX TOPS OR LABELS FOR EDUCATION

Its time to turn in all box tops or labels for education that you
have been collecting at home. Please send them to school to be
counted, batched, and mailed. Items should be enclosed in en-
velopes or zip baggies and sent to classrooms on Fridays (when
you return your Thursday Folder). Each classroom has a class
collection container where items may be placed.

Sorting and batching the items you send is helpful, but not nec-
essary. All collections are batched into groups of 50 and the
envelope or zip baggie is labeled with the item type and count.

Interested in serving as the class collector for a specific class-
room in the 2014-15 school year? Please send email to the
MVMPCS Fundraising Committee Chair - Jen Shemer at fund-
[email protected].

Thanks for your continued clipping and collecting!
MVMPCS END OF YEAR SCHOOL PICNIC
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2:008:00 P.M.
CLOVER HILL PARK
The End of Year Picnic will be held on the last day of school,
Wed. June 11, from 2-8 p.m. As usual, it will be held at Clover
Hill Park located near the school. The address is 8122 Glendale
Dr., Frederick.
The picnic is a potluck with each family bringing a dish to share
based on your childs last name. If your child(ren)'s last name
begins with:
A-L please bring a main dish
M-S please bring a side dish (chips, coleslaw, salad)
T-Z please bring dessert
We'll provide water, lemonade, and iced tea.
If you prefer a different beverage, feel free to
bring it for your own family.
IMPORTANT: Every family is responsible
for its own plates, cups, utensils, napkins!! Bring reusable or dis-
posable, but bring your own. This cuts down a lot on the amount
of trash we generate.
MVMPCS DRESS CODE GUIDELINES:

Now that the weather is becoming warmer, please refer to the
following guidelines for appropriate attire. However, it is en-
couraged that your child dress in layers for changing temperatures
within the building:

For our young ladies:
Shirts and dresses must have straps that are two fingers wide, no
spaghetti straps are allowed.
No bra straps should be visible outside the shirt.
Shorts, skirts or dresses must be of an acceptable length for
school with an inseam of at least 6 inches.

For young men:
Shorts need to be covering undergarments at all times.
No undershirts or tank tops can be worn in school.

If students arrive to school with outfits that are not appropriate for
school, the Principal or AP will call parents. We will request that
parents bring another outfit to school, for your child to change
into. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cita or
Heather.
KEEP READING !

Even though our school library has closed for the
year, we encourage students to continue to read
throughout the summer. Visit your local public
library or our school website to access ebooks at:
http://education.fcps.org/mvmpcs/mediacenter. (If you need
your childs student ID #, it will be on your childs report card
envelope.)

Note: Keep looking for outstanding books. Report cards will
be held for unpaid lost or overdue fines.
END OF SCHOOL YEAR CHECK LIST:
____ Return library books and/or pay overdue/replacement fines
____ Sign up for MMCI Summer Camps
____ Turn in all absence notes
____ Check the Lost and Found
____ Turn in paperwork for next school year (immunizations,
new sibling enrollment forms: birth certificate, proof of
residency, etc.)
____ Have a safe summer!