Fallsmead Highlights

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Important
 Please note the upcoming events listed in the last email blast:
After School Activities at Fallsmead ES Dine Out at Ledo Pizza
MCPS Growth Program Presentation
 Glories Happy Hats Coming to Fallsmead
Catch the Fever ... Bingo Fever!!! February 24 - Science Fair
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes from the meeting with the school's Administration regarding the cancellation of Overtime Sports can be found at the bottom of this page
 
Catch the Fever ... Bingo Fever !!!

Sunday, February 12th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
$10/family

Join the fun at Family Bingo at Fallsmead! We'll have special guest callers, awesome door prizes, and snacks available for purchase. The 5th graders will host a Krispy Kreme donut sale, which will support the 5th Grade Celebration!

Any questions? Contact Bingo@fallsmeadpta.org

  

Dine Out at Ledo Pizza
for Fifth Grade
Tuesday, January 31
5:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
10058 Darenstown-Travilla Square
Bring in this flyer and tell your server you are with Fallsmead Elementary, and you will help our 5th grade class earn money towards their end of the year 5th grade celebration activities! Fallsmead mystery guests will be in attendance! 20% of all purchases (dine in or carry out, only) attributed to Fallsmead will be donated by Ledo's to the "5th grade celebration" activities fund.
Questions: Contact Sandra Zinselmeier at 301-279-2532  or fifthgradecelebration@fallsmeadpta.org   
 
Science Fair
Science Fair
Friday, February 24
Prep Nights:
January 18th and 26th
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Parents and students can come to  Prep Nights for help and guidance developing a project for the Science Fair.  For more information about how to get started and the entry form click here
 
 
MCPS Growth Program Presentation

Tuesday, January 24
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Carver Auditorium- 850 Hungerford Drive
Growth - Where does it go from here? Montgomery County schools have  grown by more than 6,000 students in the last three years, with  continued growth expected.  Student enrollment is increasing not only in  newly developing areas  but also in some more established areas of the county.  Where is the  growth coming from in the next decade?  What does this growth mean for  MCPS and the county as a whole?  In this panel, representatives from  MCPS's Division of Long Range Planning and from  the Montgomery County Planning Board will discuss how they are  addressing this growth and planning for adequate schools in the  future.  - Trends in MCPS enrollment over the past few years  - Role of the Planning Board  -  Impact of Growth - MCPS Additions and Capacity Projects  - Accuracy of enrollment projections.  This fascinating hour of conversation will be facilitated by Steve  Augustino, MCCPTA's Capital Improvement Program Committee Chair, and  will include time for Q&A from the audience.  

 
 
Glories Happy Hats Coming to Fallsmead
In January, the PTA Community Service Committee will be sponsoring a school wide opportunity to participate in a coloring project fund raiser to help the 5th graders raise funds for a Glories Happy Hats workshop they do each year to make hats for children who are hospitalized for chronic illnesses. The coloring pages will be coming home in backpacks in early January or you can find it here. Family members who would like to participate can donate $5/colored page. The colored pages will be hung up in the school hallways during the month of January as a visual demonstration of our community's support for this great service project. Contact Jen Goode (service@fallsmeadpta.org  301-340-1144 ) if you have question
 
Yearbook Pictures Needed
Parents: The Yearbook Committee needs your help. If you attend class parties or special events and take photos of your kids (or group shots) please email them to yearbook@fallsmeadpta.org to be a part of the yearbook.
 
School Directory APP
The School Directory App is available to all PTA members. Your directory is on your iPhone, Android or Blackberry.
Clear here to request your Password
Click here for the User Guide.   The User Guide shows how to add the App to your phones home screen.
 
Easy Money (at more of your favorite stores)

Shop the way you always have... don't change a thing. After you register your customer loyalty cards at Harris Teeter, Giant and Safeway, and Target, a portion of your purchases will go back to Fallsmead Elementary School.  It is too easy not to do.  It can literally mean  THOUSANDS of dollars for Fallsmead. The Fallsmead Account numbers are:

* Giant A+ Program - 00701
* Safeway eScrip Program - 6502634
* Harris Teeter Together in Education Program - 8078
* Target REDcard Credit Card Take Charge of Education Program - 58127
For more information, a flier is coming in backpacks, check www.fallsmeadpta.org or contact vp2@fallsmeadpta.org
 
Sally Foster Fundraiser

Need gift wrap? Sally Foster is back this year! When you shop online at Sally Foster you can now support the PTA to raise funds for our school.  From gift wrap and gourmet chocolates to home décor and holiday gifts, 50% of all purchases made at Sally Foster support Fallsmead Elementary School. Please remember to select Fallsmead's Account # 501389 before finalizing your online purchase. Thank you! www.sallyfoster.com

 
Join the PTA
Please join the PTA and support all of our activities.  Click here for the PTA membership form.  Remember to join so you can enjoy all the benefits, support your school and receive a valuable directory with contact information for Fallsmead students.  Click here for more information about the PTA and how the PTA supports your children.  
 
After School Activities at Fallsmead ES
Please click here for a listing of After School Activities, their schedules, and registration forms.
Please click here for information about foreign language classes offered. 
 
Fallsmedium

Fallsmedium is Going Green! The PTA newsletter is published in an electronic format. If you would like to be on the distribution list, please sign up for Constant Contact by clicking on the yellow arrow in the far left margin where it says, "Get Email Updates" or you can send your request (and questions) in an email to president@fallsmeadpta.org. Sign up today so you don’t miss any important news.

Student Directories

If you would like to join the PTA and get a student directory, go to www.fallsmeadpta.org and click on Membership to join today. Questions?  Email Vina Coonin or Tracy Clark at membership@fallsmeadpta.org.

PTA Communication
There are many ways for you to know what's going on at Fallsmead Elementary School: e-alerts, the Fallsmedium, the fallsmeadpta.org website, phone blasts, Facebook, and the MCPS Alert System.  Click here for more information on each.
 
Other Information

To learn about Girl Scouts at Fallsmead, click HERE.

 
 
 
 

 

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