THE PEN

OCTOBER 5, 2017

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Pasadena Elementary School

VISION STATEMENT

We envision Pasadena Elementary to be a school where we maintain high expectations for academic standards through rigorous instruction. We will continue to foster a positive, caring school climate where we respect and value diversity and prepare individuals for success in higher learning and careers.

Dear Panther Families,

Happy autumn! The school year is off to a terrific start, and we are approaching the halfway mark of the first marking period. This year, instruction will continue to follow Common Core Curriculum Standards as we implement a writing program that will help develop our students as narrative, informative, and opinion-based writers; examine reading strategies to strengthen comprehension; and apply critical thinking skills through the Standards of Mathematical Practices and CRA Model for Mathematics. We also have new components to support literacy embedded in the school day. Your involvement and support will be needed as we encourage our students to think critically and apply learning in new ways. Set aside time for your child to read daily, and ask them questions about what they are reading. Encourage your child to persevere when faced with challenges. When they make a mistake, give your student a chance to find the mistake and correct it. These are valuable skills, and we need to continue to work together to help your student reach his/her potential. At Pasadena Elementary, we are dedicated to the academic, social, emotional, and physical growth for each student, regardless of race, color, socio-economic status, disability, or other family or social situations. Supporting the county's Strategic Plan, our school staff is dedicated to elevating our students. Parental and community involvement will be key to our success, so please look for opportunities to get involved through the school activities or the PTA. We invite you to “Journey Through Cultural Arts” with your child on Friday, October 6. This classroom visit will enable you to observe learning in action. For safety reasons, siblings are not permitted.

If you have not received emails from the school or AACPS through our Blackboard Connect system, please contact the school so that we may update your contact information. Whenever you make a change to your home, work, or cell phone, or address, please be sure to update your information with the school. It is important that we have accurate contact and transportation information on file.

Our first service project, Harvest for the Hungry, will begin this month. Our fifth-grade students are making preparations and taking on a variety of leadership positions to host this schoolwide event. Look for more information to follow, and help feed families in need.

There are many calendar changes this year. Please take a close look and compare your family calendar to the AACPS calendar. Thank you for doing your best to schedule family vacations when school is closed. We look forward to our first marking period Parent Teacher Conference that is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th. Teachers will be contacting you to schedule a time to meet. Please join us for the Chesapeake cluster event at Chesapeake High School on Saturday, October 21st from 5:30-9:00pm. We would also love to see you at the Fall Festival on Friday, October 27th from 6:30-8:30pm.

To ensure the safety of all of our students, any changes to your student's dismissal routine will need to be made in writing. Please send a hand-written note, or fax your note, with a signature to 410-222-6576. No requests made via phone will be accepted due to the fact that we cannot verify the caller. Thank you for your assistance.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Quirino, Principal

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On Friday, September 29, 2017, your child will have brought home a Federal Impact Aid Survey form. Please

assist us by filling out the information requested on the form and return it to your child’s school, Pasadena ES.

The U.S. Department of Education has requested a survey form for each child, the complete address of the

Parent/Guardian’s Employer if they work on Federal Property, and each survey must be signed and dated by

the Parent/Guardian.

If needed forms may be obtained from the school or downloaded from the AACPS website (www.aacps.org)

under Student Forms. The Federal Impact Aid Survey form for 2017-2018 will be available to download. We

will also be using our ConnectEd Automated Telephone Notification System to remind everyone about the

significance of completing and returning this survey. The school system receives approximately $2 million in

funding from the Federal Government in support of children after the forms are processed.

Thank you in advance for your support and assistance. Should you have any questions regarding this

information, please contact Ms. Donna Barker at (410) 222-5200.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools NON-DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE The Anne Arundel County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or familial status in matters of affecting employment or in providing access to programs.

Thank you to everyone who participated

in our Joe Corbi Fundraiser!!!

A special thank you to

Jennifer Reed

Stephanie Donham

Bess Clark

for helping out on picture day!!

On Tuesday, October 31st, Pasadena Elementary students will participate in a storybook character parade around the car loop. The parade will begin at 2:15 pm. Students should bring their costume to school in a clearly marked bag. Costumes must connect with a character in a storybook and must fit over the students clothing, as they will have a limited amount of time to get dressed. The costumes should be simple enough for students to put on with minimal adult assistance. Costumes should be school appropriate with no weapons, violence or blood. Faces must be uncovered (no masks).

After the parade, the students will have a Fall Festival party in the classroom from 2:45-3:30 pm. Only room parents are allowed to attend the party. Siblings cannot attend.

Joe Corbi’s will be available for pick up on

Tuesday, October 24th from 4:00-6:00 pm

Michele Noble Pasadena Elementary October

COUNSELOR’S CORNER Red Ribbon Week

Mon., Oct.23 – “Red”y to Live a Drug Free

Life - Wear Red Tues., Oct. 24 – Peace Out To Drugs - Wear

peace signs or tie dye

Wed., Oct. 25 – Team Up Against Drugs -

Wear team jersey/sports shirts

Thurs., Oct. 26 – Shade Out Drugs - Wear sunglasses

Fri., Oct. 27 – Hugs Not Drugs – Bring in a

stuffed animal.

Harvest for the Hungry Food Drive

9th Macaroni Monday

10th Tuna Tuesday – Canned Meats

11th Wacky Wednesday – Donate your

favorite nonperishable food

12th Thanksgiving Thursday – Instant

Potatoes, Stuffing, Canned Vegetables,

Boxed Desserts

13th Fruity Friday – Canned Fruits

16th-18th Sports Competition – Which sport’s

fans will donate the most food?

(baseball, soccer, football, lacrosse,

gymnastics/cheer)

October Classroom Guidance Topics Kindergarten – Problem Solving

1st Grade – Problem Solving/Bullying Behaviors

2nd Grade – Problem Solving/Bullying Behaviors

3rd Grade – Substance Abuse/Bullying Behaviors

4th Grade – Substance Abuse/Bullying Behaviors

5th Grade – Substance Abuse/Bullying Behaviors

Middle School Magnet Programs

5th graders have the opportunity to attend 1 of 3 specialized programs in middle school:

International Baccalaureate at Old Mill Middle North, STEM at Old Mill Middle South and

Performing and Visual Arts at Brooklyn Park Middle.

For additional information please visit the link below: www.aacps.org/magnet

The online application opens on Oct. 16th and closes at noon on Nov. 30th.

Help Your Child Succeed By Building Good Attendance Habits

A few facts to consider: 1. Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. 2. The academic impact of missing school is the same whether the absences are excused or unexcused. 3. Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up 4. Being late to school can lead to poor attendance.

ACCEPTANCE

Each month we will focus on a different character trait. This month’s trait is

acceptance. During Global Studies all students will be introduced the book “You

Be You” by Linda Kranz. This book reinforces that we are all unique and it is important to

appreciate and accept our differences. Students will create their own unique project that will be used to construct a

display in our outside classroom.

PES Spirit Wear

Dance Company 8:20 – 9:15 am

Interims Kindergarten Field Trip Dress for Success

Camp Woodlands 9:30-3:00

Harvest for Hungry Dance Company Columbus Day 8:20 – 9:15 am

2 Hr. Early Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conf. Harvest for Hungry

Red Ribbon Week Joe Corby P/U 4-6 pm Wellness Wednesday Fall Picture Retakes

Begins Wear Red Peace Sign & Tie Dye Team jersey/sports Sunglass Day Bring stuffed animal

Mechanical Engineering Dance Company PTA Fall Festival 8:15 – 9:15 am 8:20 – 9:15 am 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Book Character Parade Halloween

School closed for students

Make a

Difference

Day!

Office of School & Family Partnerships410-222-5414 | ttudor@aacps.org

www.aacps.org/family@SFPartnersAACPS

October 2017

VOLUNTEEROF THE MONTH

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of their parents.” – Jane D. Hull

Harvestfor the HungryOctober 2-27

Family Involvement Conference“Make the Most of Your Moments”

Food insecurity is experienced by About 43,000 Anne Arundel County citizens,

47% of whom are children. (Feeding America)

Each donated $1 buys 8 pounds of food.Donate online: www.MyPaymentsPlus.com

www.aacps.org/harvestWrite a check to AAC Food Bank,

memo: “Harvest for the Hungry”

Saturday, November

18th 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Anne Arundel Community College,

Arnold, MD

Conference is FREE Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included

Registration opens October 15th. www.aacps.org/conference

Languages: Spanish interpreters present. To request other languages, call 410-222-5417.

Limited child care for ages 3–12 only.Pre-registration is required. Call 410-222-5309.(Children under age16 may not attend workshops.)

Key Note Speaker: Dr. George Arlotto, AACPS School Superintendent

Engaging Workshops. Each will be repeated. A sampling:

Not My Child Panel Discussion• A discussion about the opioid crisis in Anne Arundel

County.

Homework Help• Learn about the purpose of homework, how much

to be involved, and much more with an AACPS School Counselor and the Anne Arundel County Library.

STEM Programs • Learn about the STEM programs at AACPS and

STEM activities you can do at home as a family.

Elementary School Math• Learn how to use at home activities to support

math instruction.

We will honor the first Volunteer of the Month for 2017 – 2018 in November! In the meantime, please continue to submit nominations for exceptional volunteers

here.

Oficina de Asociaciones deEscuelas y Familias

410-222-5414 | ttudor@aacps.orgwww.aacps.org/family

@SFPartnersAACPS

Septiembre 2017¡Bienvenido de Nuevo a AACPS!La Importancia de las Rutinas:¡Las rutinas cómodas y constantes hacen las mañanas más fáciles, los hábitos más suaves de la tarea y la hora de acostarse más sana para cada todos!o Comience con un desayuno saludable y

un horario matutino predecible.o Lleguen a la escuela a tiempo.o Asegúrese de que todo esté listo la noche

anterior.o Establezcan una hora y lugar de tarea

regular.o Lean juntos todos los días.o Duerman mucho y hagan ejercicio.Cuando los padres están comprometidos y involucrados en la escuela, sus hijos:o tienen más regular la asistencia escolar .o tienen una actitud más positiva hacia la escuela.o son mas probables de hacer mejor en la escuela.Cómo comprometerse y participar en la escuela:o Sepan lo que su hijo está aprendiendo y

estudiando.o Conozcan las expectativas de los maestros.o Lean juntos durante 20 minutos diariamente (hasta

la escuela intermedia).o Asistan a las conferencias y eventos escolares de

padres/maestros.Oportunidades de Voluntariado:o Prepare materiales para el aula en su casa.o Ayuda en el aula, biblioteca, con eventos escolares

o excursiones.o Únase a un comité para padres.

¡Recuérdese de inscribirse para ser voluntario y pregunte cómo registrar sus horas!

Conferencia de Participación de Padres

Sábado 18 de noviembre de 2017Anne Arundel Community College

o 11 talleres de participacióno Discurso de Aperturao Habrá cuidado de niños disponible con

espacio limitado

2016-2017Bruce Morgenstern

“Por trabajar incansablemente por el bien de todos los ciudadanos del

Condado de Anne Arundel”

Junio 2017Lauri Miller

Escuela Primaria Oak Hill “Por ser una excepcional Presidenta

del PTO, voluntaria y persona”

VOLUNTARIODEL AÑO

VOLUNTARIO DEL MES

“Al final del día, la clave más abrumadora para el éxito de un niño es la participación positiva de sus padres.” – Jane D. Hull

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