IMPORTANT DATES:

November 3                 End of Marking Period, schools closed for students.
            November 4                 General Election Day, schools and offices closed.
            November 6            Picture Make-Up Day
            November 13                Report Cards issued.
            November 17                Book Swap
            November 17 – 21         American Education Week
         November 24 & 25      Parent-teacher Conferences, Schools close 3 hours early
            November 26               Parent-teacher Conferences. Schools closed for students.
            November 27 *& 28     Thanksgiving Holiday. All schools and offices closed.
            December 2                  GOTTA EAT…Ledo’s Pizza, Fulton
            December 15                Interim Progress Reports issued.
            December 22                Winter Break starts.    Schools closed.
            January 5                     School starts.
REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK!!!

INTRAMURALS

            Art Club                       In Progress.

Bridge                          In Progress.
            Imani Club                    12/02, 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, and 5/26.

Dear Friends and Families of Lime Kiln Middle School,

On Tuesday and Wednesday, our students participated in a mock general election. The students through their Social Studies classes voted privately for a presidential candidate.
We are grateful for the leadership and organization provided by Ms. Johnson, Mr. McMullin and Mrs. Colbert. The student government also created posters, decorated ballot boxes and assisted with the organization. Results were be announced next week after the general election.

Congratulations to the Envirothon teams! They scored first in Forestry and another first in Soils! Overall, they were second in the county, losing by one point. We are very proud of their efforts. Thanks to Mrs. Spillman and the LKMS Science team for preparing our teams.

Next Friday, November 7th, your child will be bringing home a letter that will provide the information needed to schedule parent conferences online using a site called PickATime.
The student’s identification number is required to use the program. This will be attached to the letter. A demonstration on how to register for conferences using this program will be aired the month of November on the Parent Teacher Connection show. It will be aired on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at noon and 10 p.m. It will be aired on HCPSS TV, Channel 95 on Comcast or Channel 42 on Verizon.

Today, all students our students participated in the Walk for Hope, a benefit for the Dr. Leisha Emen’s cancer research through Johns Hopkins University. Thank you to everyone in our community that supported this worthwhile endeavor.

Sincerely,
Brenda Thomas

Our students of the week are: Patrick Evans, Jong Choi, Tara Thompason, Isabelle Kim, Kurt Weinheimer, Kyle McKee, Olivia Na, and Allison Krein.

Gifted & Talented Education Program
Parent Academies for 2008 – 2009

Interested parents and community members are invited to attend!

Date1	Topic	Location


November 17, 2008	High School Scheduling for Advanced-Level Learners	Hammond High School

January 29, 2009	Elementary G/T Education Program Showcase	Bushy Park Elementary

February 2009	Summer Enrichment Opportunities http://www.hcpss.org/gt/parent_academy.shtml	Online

March/April 2009	TBA	TBA

All Parent Academies are held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit http://www.hcpss.org/gt/parent_academy.shtml), contact the Gifted and Talented Education Program Advisory Committee at GTAdvisoryHCPSS@verizon.net or call 410-313-6800.

Are your bookshelves bulging with paperback books that you are finished reading? Would you like to add to your own personal library without spending any money? The Lime Kiln Book Swap might be just the answer for you. A Book Swap merely recycles books. Students contribute a book and take home a book, usually chosen from a large selection. Keep reading and get the details!

When can students begin bringing in books?
Beginning Monday, November 17th, students may bring to school up to five paperback books. Students will receive one coupon for each book to be traded.

Are there any rules about the books to be swapped?
• Books to be traded must be in good condition.
• Books must be appropriate for middle school readers.
(Some books may be rejected if they fail to meet these two guidelines).
• No Animorphs, Goosebumps, or Babysitter’s Club will be swapped.
• Students may swap up to five books.

Where do students take books to get the coupons?
During homeroom or CorePlus, students may bring books to the media center and receive a bookswap coupon for each book accepted for the swap.

What if a coupon gets lost?
Be sure to write your name on each coupon and put it in a safe place. Lost coupons cannot be replaced.

Exactly when does the trading begin?
Coupons may be redeemed (traded for books) during the week of November 17th, before school, during CorePlus, reading and other classes with the permission of the teacher.

Will the books be organized in any way?
Of course! Books will be sorted into categories, depending on the books contributed. Most swaps have these categories: Mystery, SciFi, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction, Quick Reads, Non-fiction, and Miscellaneous.

THIS WEEK FROM THE PTA:
SPIRITWEAR: Lime Kiln Spirit Wear on sale during lunch hour November 10, 11 and 12th. Be sure to bring in your cash or check to pick up some items from our great collections of sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweat pants, flannel lounging pants, sleeping shorts and flip flops. Inventory and sizes are limited so get great Spirit Wear while you can!
REFLECTIONS: The final day for submitting artwork to the Reflections Program is Wednesday, November 5, 2008. All entries need to be in the LKMS Main Office by the end of school on November 5. Please include a separately completed Entry Form with each work of art submitted. All rules and Entry Forms are available on-line at http://home.comcast.net/~lkms_reflections. The top 4 entries in each of the 6 art categories will advance to the county level Reflections Program for judging in January. Winners at the county level advance to the state level. State winners go to the national competition. So, get your art on and submit your art work by the end of school on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Good Luck! Thank you, Alex Dunbar, LKMS Reflections Committee.
The LKMS PTA Hospitality Committee needs your help! Our next event is the Conference dinner to be held November 24, from 4 – 5 pm. If you are interested in helping to set up, clean up or provide food or drinks, please email Moira Monk at mdmonks@comcast.net or call her at (410) 531-6752. An email has been sent out to those families who indicated interest on the PTA volunteer form at the beginning of the year; although some email addresses “bounced back.” If you did not receive the email and would like further information, please contact Moira Monk. Thanks for helping us support our wonderful teachers and staff.

COAT DRIVE

Lime Kiln Middle School is supporting the PTA Council of Howard County (PTACHC) and the Howard County Public School System Pupil Personnel Workers (PPW) by participating in the annual coat drive to provide students in need with winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves.
Please donate any of the following items in any sizes:
· NEW Coats, Hats, Scarves or Gloves
· Gently USED Coats (clean, no tears or damage, ready to wear)

Bring your donations to LKMS and put them in the box marked COAT DRIVE by November 7. The PPW staff would like to distribute as many of the items as possible before it gets cold. Every coat donated does find a student in need, each year. Thank you!
Contact AHS PTSA representatives to the PTACHC, Carol Zimmerman wcrnsz@comcast.net, or Ellen Makar eemakar@aol.com, if you have questions.

EASY MONEY – “Gotta Eat” ‘Fridge Note

Come out and support your Lime Kiln PTA at this year’s “Gotta Eat” nights!

The next “Gotta Eat” night! - Ledo Pizza (11845 Route 216-Fulton-301/776-5336): Tuesday, December 2nd from 4pm-8pm (details to follow)

LKMS Parents: Did you ever think, "I'd like to give the school system my 2 cents on that issue!" Well, the PTA Council of Howard County is now recruiting for just that opportunity. The PTAC is developing a Talent Bank. Parents involved in the Talent Bank would be asked to review school policies on a rotating basis. All HCPSS polices are reviewed every 3 years. Policy review committees are made up of Parents, School Administrators, Teachers, citizens and members of the Board of Education. The policies up for review this year include tobacco use, school closings, bullying/harassment/intimidation, and employee discipline. Policy review committees usually meet once or twice for an hour or so. Be part of this exciting opportunity, fill out the PTA Council Talent Skills information form that is below. You can direct any questions to your LKMS PTAC representatives, Carol Zimmerman wcrnsz@comcast.net, or Ellen Makar eemakar@aol.com.

Talent Bank Skills and Information Form
PTA Council of Howard County

Name: ______________________________ Check here if you’re a Council Delegate: _-__

Postal Address*: ________________________________________________________________

Home Phone* _____________________________ Cell Phone*: _________________________

Work Phone* ______________________________ Email address* _______________________

County School(s) in which you have children enrolled: _________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Please list here any issues or topics on which you have particular knowledge:

Please list here any issues or topics on which you have experience in developing policy or procedures, and give us information on the person or organization with which you have such:

Please list here any issues or topics in which you have an interest in developing or reviewing and revising policies and procedures for the Howard County School System:

Is there a particular Advisory Committee or group you’re interested in? If so, please tell us here:

Please return this form to: Howard County PTA Council Office, HCPSS Staff Development Center, 10598 Marble Fawn Court, Columbia, MD 21044; or ptachc@gmail.com.

Reservoir High School Presents: BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Dates and Times: November 20, 21, 22 at 7 pm. Nov. 23 at 2pm
Tickets prices: $ 12 General Admission
$ 8 Students and Seniors
Synopsis: The musical Big River is based on the Mark Twain classic 1884 novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Huck Finn, a curious and adventurous teenage boy travels down the Mississippi River with a black slave Jim, who hopes to escape to the North for freedom. On their journey, they encounter interesting folks, face hardships and adversity, and learn to embrace their racial differences. The play features music in the bluegrass and country styles in keeping with the setting of the novel.

ATHOLTON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS WILL BE SPONSORING THE LADY RAIDER BASKETBALL CLINIC
Date: November 22, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: ATHOLTON HIGH SCHOOL GYMS
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grades
Cost: $40.00
Pre-register by 11/17/08 $35.00
Call: 410 313-7065 (ask for Mrs. Shacreaw)
E-mail: mshacr@verizon.net
The camp’s goal is to provide instruction in the fundamentals of basketball. We will have a small camper to counselor ratio, which assures that all campers will have individual instruction. We feel it is important for the girls to have fun and enjoy the camp while still working hard to improve their skills. Teamwork, effort, sportsmanship, and confidence will be promoted in a positive environment. Each girl will receive a complimentary camp shirt.
Camp Staff: Camp will be conducted by Atholton Basketball Staff and current players.
______________________________________________________
NAME: _________________________ E-Mail:______________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________
CITY: _____________ STATE: ____________ ZIP CODE: ____
GRADE: _____ BIRTHDATE: __________ SCHOOL: ________
I hereby authorize the staff at ATHOLTON BASKETBALL CAMP for Girls to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. I hereby waive and release Atholton Boosters, Atholton Basketball Camp for Girls, Atholton High School, and all Camp Staff from any and all liability for any injuries or illness incurred while at Camp. I have no knowledge of any physical impairment that would interfere with my child’s participation in the Camp program.
Parent or Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________
Home Phone Number: ____________________ CELL: _________________________
Emergency Contact: ___________________ Phone Number: _____________________
Medical Problems: _____________________________________________________
RETURN TO: MAUREEN SHACREAW, ATHOLTON GIRL’S BASKETBALL CLINIC, 6520 FREETOWN ROAD, COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, 21044
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: ATHOLTON HIGH SHOOL

* If the PTA Council Office does not already have this information in its records.