Cradlerock Chronicle
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June 6, 2008
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| June 9 Picnic: Lake Elk horn Ð gr. 2 8th gr. closing ceremony Ð 8:15 am Ð Limited seating. We ask that students invite a maximum of 3 guests. 8th gr. Ð MartinÕs West (field trip immediately following ceremony) June 10 8th grade awards ceremony Ð 8:30 am Ð upper cafe 1st grade awards ceremony Ð 8:30 am Ð lower media Pre-Kindergarten awards ceremony Picnic: Lake Elkhorn Ð gr. 5 June 11 2nd grade awards ceremony Ð 8:30 am Ð lower media Schools close 3 hrs. early (New Ð please note change in schedule) June 12 Kindergarten closing ceremony Ð 9:00 am Ð lower cafe 6th grade awards ceremony Ð 8:15 am Ð upper cafe 7th grade awards ceremony Ð 9:00 am Ð upper cafe 4th grade awards ceremony - 9:15 am Ð lower media Schools close 3 hrs. early June 13 NEW - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS 5th gr. closing ceremony Ð 8:30 am Ð upper cafe 3rd grade awards ceremony Ð 8:30 am Ð lower media Schools close 3 hrs. early |
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LAST NEWSLETTER
This is our last newsletter for the 2007-2008 school year. On behalf of the Cradlerock School students and staff, I want to thank all of our parents and family members for all of their support throughout the year. Please take this opportunity to subscribe to eschoolnewsletter at www.eschoolnewsletter.com. We will be sending updates during the summer about open houses and orientations for the 2008-2009 school year.TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?
Are you and your family traveling to a charming or exotic place this summer? Or are you just staying home to enjoy your own backyard? Please donÕt forget your friends at Cradlerock Ð you see we just love getting postcards in the summer! Even if youÕre just staying home, weÕd just love to hear from you and about all of your summer adventures. We plan to display all of your postcards in August so everyone can see what you were up to all summer. So have fun and rest up this summer, but most of all donÕt forget Cradlerock! Our address is :Cradlerock School
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045Looking forward to hearing from you!
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Ð JUNE 13, 2008
Please note Ð June 16th has been waived as a student day therefore the last day of school for students this year will be Friday, June 13, 2008. June 11, 12, and 13 are now 3 hours early dismissal days. Students will be dismissed at 11:40 a.m. Please make the necessary arrangements with your child.TALENT SHOW
Our Talent Show was a huge success! The performers were outstanding! Thank you to the many parents and staff that supported this event. We look forward to having it again next year.BAND AND CHORUS ARE SUPERIOR AT HERSHEY
The 6-8 Symphonic Band and Chorus had a wonderful, gorgeous sunny day @Hershey Park on Friday 5/30. Both groups received "superior"ratings at the Festival. The Band and Chorus were awarded a certificate and ribbon each for our school. The Chorus raised the bar from last year going from excellent to superior with a gain of nearly six points. The Band increased also with one judge giving a perfect score of "100" ( I was told by the Festival coordinator that this was extremely "rare". One of the judges went on to say... "This band exemplifies a true band sound , you are to be commended for your musicianship... A stellar performance today!"
A truly great day for all the performers representing Cradlerock. Many teachers and parents commented on how well our students listened to directions and their excellent behavior/attitude. A special "Thank you" to Ms. Bullough, Ms Marshall, and all of our parent chaperones. Congrats to all!
Thanks again for your support of the music groups! :)JUMP ROPE FOR HEART/HOOPS FOR HEART
A big thank you to all families who took part in Jump Rope/Hoops for heart. As a school, we were able to donate $ 7, 092.08 to the American Heart Association. ThatÕs the best that our school has done in many years! We had 115 students participate. A few students raised money during both events. We hope that everyone involved is proud of him/herself for helping the American Heart Association fight heart disease and strokes. ItÕs heartwarming to see how many of you are eager to help others less fortunate. The following students and their families were able to raise at least $150 and have been entered in a regional raffle to win a trip to Walt Disney World.Elijah Wallace-1st gr.-$ 815 Kyle Heflinger-7th gr.-$ 175
Arianna Sonson-7th gr.-$ 317 Jesse Ketchum-5th gr.-$ 170
Chris Ningen-6th gr.-$ 305 Kai Hajos-3rd gr.-$ 152.20
Donovan Ross-Walker-3rd gr.-$ 295 Macayla Miles-K-$ 150
Hassan Mostafa-7th gr.-$ 230.50 JaNay Finn-1st gr.-$ 150CAMP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IS BACK!
Would you like to make a difference while still having fun? Join us for an exciting camp experience that includes both volunteer projects and recreational activities (i.e. swimming) and a special activity day at the end of each session. Meet new people, learn about your community, help local agencies, and discover new interests and skills while making a difference and having fun! This program is being offered in partnership with the Columbia Association Camps Program. Age ranges vary by session: Grades 6-8 June 23 - July 3 (2 weeks) and July 7 - 11 (1 week); Grades 6-12 July 14 - July 18 (1 week). Please visit the CA website (www.columbiaassociation.com) for more information and to register.
NOTES FROM PTA
A big thank you to all the PTA volunteers who helped at the MegaParty, and with the teacher's luncheon. In
addition, thank you to Wes Harris and Miss Molly from Giant for the gift cards that gave the teachers drinks
for their lunch.
¥ If you have perennials to donate to the school garden -- preferably low-maintenance partial shade and
full sun plants -- please contact Susan Thornton Hobby, 410-381-5313, or susanthobby@yahoo.com.
Thanks!BUS VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
A bus video surveillance system may be in operation to help monitor student behavior on Howard County Public School buses. Bus safety is a top priority and bus drivers may not be able to watch the road and closely monitor students at the same time. The surveillance system can be helpful in monitoring student behavior and permit the bus driver to concentrate on safe driving.PRE-KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
The HCPSS has a half-day Pre-Kindergarten program for identified four-year-old students. Eligibility requirements are used to determine which students are offered the program. The first eligibility requirement is economic status. Children must be four years old by September 1, 2008 to meet the age requirements for the program. The custodial parent or guardian must complete the application and registration paperwork. The following documents are needed for application: child's proof of birth, immunization record, parent photo identification, two proofs of residency (deed or current lease AND current utility bill), and proof of custody (if applicable). If you have any questions, please call Terri Parker at 410-313-7611.LIBRARY RUN/WALK
On Saturday June 7, the Library will be hosting its first Library Fun Run/Walk at 8am. The course will be along the Cradlerock Loop and Brokenland Parkway between Cradlerock N and Cradlerock S.IMPORTANT REMINDER
Students are expected to be in class, in their seat and ready to begin the day at 8:10 am. Students may enter the school building at 7:55 am. Students are late after 8:10 am. Please remember that the side parking lot is available for you to drop off your students as well as the front bus loop. Thank you for helping your student get to school on time!SERVICE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
In addition to passing the High School Assessments, all public school students in Maryland are also required to complete Service Learning projects before graduating from school. In Howard County, most students complete their projects during the middle school years as "grade level" projects. Those that do not; go on to high school still needing to complete a selected project. Please discuss with your child the importance of completing the service learning projects, and implications (not graduating) if the service learning requirements are not fulfilled.YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT......_
Starting with the class of 2009, all students must pass the Maryland High School Assessments to graduate from high school.
The Maryland High School Assessments (HSAs) are end-of-course exams that high school students take upon completion of the following subjects:
Please stress to your child the importance of mastering some of these concepts now at the elementary and middle levels. Also, it is important for your child to take all tests seriously. Students in grades 2-8 will have standardized testing done in the spring. In addition, local assessment test for grades 3-8 will take place quarterly.English 10
Government
Algebra/Data Analysis
Biology
SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009 (GRADES K-7)
If you will NOT be returning to Cradlerock School for the 2008-09 school year, please complete this form and send it in to the Counseling Center. Please call Terri Parker or Vanessa Hooks at 410-313-7611 if you have any questions.STUDENT NAME(s) _____________________________________ Current Grade (2007/08) __________
We will not be returning to Cradlerock School next year due to the following reason:
____ Relocating to the following address:
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____ Attending Private School:
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(Name of School)
____ Homeschooling______________________________________
Parent Name (Print)
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Parent Name (Signature)