IMPORTANT DATES:

April 28, 29, 30 &        Science MSA, 8th grade only
                    May 1
            May 1                           Climb for Hope Family Night, 7:00 pm
            May 7                           GT Enrichment Fair, 6:30 pm
            May 9                           Music Trip to Hershey Park
            May 9-15                      Book Fair in the Media Center
            May 12                         Interim progress reports issued.
            May 12                         Spring Concert, Reservoir High School
            May 12                         PTA Elections
            May 16                         Professional Work Day, schools closed for students
            May 15                         Fine Arts Festival, 6:00 pm
            May 15                         Book Fair open from 5:30pm-8:30pm
            May 21, 22, 23             6th Grade Outdoor Ed
            May 22             High School Assessments
            May 26                         Memorial Day, all schools and offices closed.
            May 28                         International Festival
            June 3                          Parent Volunteer Luncheon
            June 6                          8th Grade Boat Trip
            June 11                                    8th Grade Farewell
                                                            6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Reservoir High School for Ceremony
                                                            7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Lime Kiln for Student Dance

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE
STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP ON FILE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE
SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE POSTED IN THE CAFETERIA

Imani Club                    5/20 and 6/10
Stepping Class              Thursdays, 3:15 – 4:45
Bridge Club                  Wednesdays, 3:15 – 5:00 (started 4/9/08)

Dear Friends and Families of Lime Kiln Middle School,

Congratulations to Kyle Bachman! Kyle and his family had the pleasure of receiving an invitation to Maryland’s 2008 Letters About Literature Awards Ceremony at the Enoch Pratt Free Library on April 19th. He was one of 32 students from the state of Maryland, and the only student from Howard County (Grades 7-8) who was named as a finalist. Kyle was recognized for the letter he wrote to author Carl Hiaasen about Flush as part of a Challenge Reading assignment in Ms. Eckstein’s class.

Join us this Thursday night for our first Climb for Hope Family Night at 7 p.m. We are very excited to welcome Maryland Climber Chris Warner who will be speaking about his experiences climbing to the summit of K2 last summer. Johns Hopkins researcher Leisha Emens will also be speaking about her cancer research to create a vaccine for women and girls to fight breast cancer. Families who donate to Climb for Hope will receive a ribbon and have their names on a flag what will be taken to Mt. Kilimanjaro in June. 100% of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.

This Friday, the PTA is sponsoring their annual Golf outing at Hampshire Greens in Montgomery County. We look forward to this fun and worthwhile activity!

Sincerely,
Brenda Thomas

Our students of the week are: Riley Monahan, Lauren Knoblett, James Riffle, Sarah Riffle and Kate Schramek.

The Enrichment Fair is coming May 7, 2008. Please plan to attend this wonderful event that showcases outstanding students’ work. There are also live presentations that highlight the many enriching opportunities that Lime Kiln has to offer. The evening starts promptly with a Gallery Walk of classroom displays and presentations from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm. At 6:50 there will be a brief broadcast from the Leopard Spot Television Studio to give an overview of the live presentations. From 7:00 until 8:00 there are live presentations happening simultaneously. Parents should accompany their child to the fair because this is a family event. Come and see our talented students, stay connected to your child’s school and learn how your child can be involved. Check the website for a complete schedule of activities. We look forward to seeing you at “The Stars of Lime Kiln Come Out to Shine” Enrichment Fair.
Sincerely,
Tracy Spillman, G/T Resource Teacher

Bow Ties and Cummerbunds
The LKMS Music Department will be retiring our current band and orchestra uniform of the bow tie and cummerbund. The last concert that we will use the “old uniform” is the Spring Concert on May 12th at 7:00 in Reservoir High School’s auditorium. In the 2008-2009 school year, we will be unveiling a newer and fresher uniform that doubles as a concert uniform AND Hershey Park uniform. Families will no longer need to buy 2 separate uniforms. All Band, Chorus and Orchestra members will have the same unifying uniform.

We are asking that families and students donate the old ties and cummerbunds back to LKMS after the concert on May 12th so that we can donate them to a school in need that does not have any band uniforms. It can really brighten another program’s day. So PLEASE send in your ties and cummerbunds to Mr. Jackowski AFTER May 12th. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

Book Fair News

Lime Kiln’s Spring Book Fair is scheduled from Friday May 9th through Thursday May 15st. The Book Fair will stay open Thursday evening May 15th from 5:30-8:30 to coincide with the Arts Festival. Students are scheduled to visit the Book Fair through their reading classes. To promote the Book Fair, there will be daily drawings for $5.00 book coupons that can be used to purchase books. The purpose of our Fair is to encourage our students to add to their personal libraries and to stock up for summer reading. Please encourage your student to participate. The sixth grade classes are scheduled for Friday the 9th and Monday the 12th and the other classes follow throughout the week. Any profits from our fair will be used to purchase updated reference books and additional equipment, like a desktop camera.

COMMUNITY PROGRAM
On May 1st,, from 7:00 – 8:30, the Lime Kiln Middle School Youth Development Center is proud to announce a family evening with Keynote Speakers Chris Warner, whose NBC film on climbing K2 has just been nominated for an Emmy Award, and Dr. Leisha A. Emens, lead researcher from the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. They each will present an inspiring message of hope and accomplishment. The mountaineer and the cancer researcher are teaming together for this program entitled CLIMB FOR HOPE in which cancer survivors will be led by an Earth Treks Climbing Team as they climb Mt. Kilimanjaro this June. We urge you to reserve this night on your calendar as there will be activities for youngsters at this family event and world class presentations of inspiration. More information will follow soon.

The Cedar Lane School PTA is sponsoring its 11th annual "Walk for our Stars" fund-raiser at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008. The event will take place at Maple Lawn Community Center, 7600 Maple Lawn Blvd. in Fulton. Registration is $40 per family (up to 4, includes 2 t-shirts); $20 per person (includes 1 t-shirt); $5 per additional child. For more information, contact Melissa Preston at 410-888-8800.

From the PTA:

PTA GOLF TOURNAMENT

Get your favorite foursome together for the 10th Annual Fulton Elementary and Lime Kiln Middle School PTA Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be held on Friday May 2nd at Hampshire Greens Golf Course in Silver Spring. Registration will begin at noon with a 1:00pm shotgun start. This is a fun event for serious golfers and amateurs alike that tremendously benefits our students. All proceeds from the Golf Tournament are used to fund academic and cultural arts programs that are not covered by the school budget including audiovisual equipment, teaching software, Space Day, and Family Nights.

The cost is only $420 per foursome or $110 if you sign up as an individual. This fee includes complimentary use of the driving range and putting green, 18 holes of golf with a cart, complimentary beverage cart, 20% discount in the pro shop before the tournament, and admission to an great after-party featuring a buffet, prizes, raffles, and a silent auction.

Have a business you’d like to promote? Various Sponsorships are available:
Buffet Sponsor $400, Beverage Cart Sponsor $500, Hole-in-One Sponsor $500
or Hole Sponsor $300. Please contact the Committee Chairs for details.

Questions? Contact Committee Chairs:

Christia Chappell                                              Yvona Ward
christia_chappell@yahoo.com                           yward@helix.nih.gov
240-280-1305 (home)                                      301-725-8474 (home)
443-975-5237 (cell)                                        443-864-3501 (cell)

LKMS STAFF APPRECIATION week will be soon upon us. We are planning a trivia contest, luncheon and daily treats for our wonderful teachers and staff. If you would like to help with the activities planned for the week of May 5 – 9, please contact Moira Monk mdmonks@comcast.net or (410) 531-6752. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this wonderful week.

PTA Events through June:

APRIL

28 3:15 SIT Meeting

MAY

              2    LKMS/Fulton Golf Outing
              3    PTAC Meeting
            5- 9 Staff Appreciation Week
            12    PTA Elections 2008-2009
         19    3:15 SIT Meeting
         28    7:00 PTA Meeting

June

2 7:30 PTAC Meeting

The Reservoir High School Booster Club is excited to offer Football Summer Sports Camp instruction. Players will improve their technical and tactical drills in an encouraging, educational, and positive environment. The emphasis is on developing important fundamentals through many individual and fun skill activities, challenging games, and small-sided scrimmages. The maximum player-to-coach ratio is 10:1. Participants will be groups according to age and ability. A certified trainer will be on the premises at all times. The camps are limited to existing 5th-8th graders. Registration forms and more information can be found on-line at www.reservoirfootball.org. Four (4) sessions available beginning Monday, June 23. &am p;nb sp;Attend 1 or all 4. Register now. Questions, contact Coach Lewis (301) 440-9023 or email Joe_Lewis@hcpss.org.