IMPORTANT DATES:

March 7                       Basket Bingo, Cedar Lane School, 7:00 p.m.
March 8                       DAYLIGHT SAVINGS.
                                    CHANGE CLOCKS BEFORE GOING TO BED!!!
March 12                     Coffee & Conversation with Board members 7:30 pm, FES
March 17 – 24              Spring Break
March 25                     School resumes....It will be a B DAY
April 1 & 2                   Math MSA Testing, 6, 7 and 8
April 4                         End of Marking Period, schools close 3 hours early.
April 8 & 9                   Reading MSA Testing, 6, 7 and 8
April 16                        Report Cards issued
April 24                       Countywide Professional Day, schools closed for students.
April 28, 29, 30 &        Science MSA, 8th grade only
                    May 1
May 12                         Interim progress reports issued.
May 12                         Spring Concert, Reservoir High School
May 16                         Professional Work Day, schools closed for students
May 21, 22, 23             6th Grade Outdoor Ed
May 26                         Memorial Day, all schools and offices closed.
June 6                          8th Grade Boat Trip

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 4/15; 5/20 and 6/10
Stepping Class Thursdays, 3:15 – 4:45
Please note: Intramurals are from 3:10 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Dear Friends and Families of Lime Kiln Middle School,

Lime Kiln Middle School is very proud of Alex Wollack! Alex recently won second place in the short story category for grade 8 for the State of Maryland International Reading Association Council. He was named the Howard County winner and now has been honored by the state of Maryland. He will be honored by the Council on April 16th.

Congratulations to our eighth grade students who competed in the Howard County Science Fair. The following students received commendations for their research:
Tim Fisher—Middle School Winner/Earth & Space Science—The Effect of Location on Air Pollution
Caitlin Davis—Middle School Runner-Up/Environmental Science—What is the Effect of Mulch on Water Retention?

Tim Fisher also received a Middle School Specialty Award for Outstanding Achievement by the D.C. Charter of the American Meteorological Society.

Blue Ribbons of Excellence were awarded to Alex Wollack, Alicia Settle, Daniel Geldof, Hayley Brittingham, Jack Angelo, Joel Samelson, Kelly Davis and Nikhil Gulati. LKMS is very proud of our science scholars.

This week, as we continue through the 25 Rules of Civility from the book, Choosing Civility by P. M. Forni, we focus on Rule 21: Think twice before asking for favors. Here are highlights from that chapter:

On behalf of the staff, I would like to remind our parents that cell phones are not to be present in class at any time. If students bring cell phones, they are to be turned off and placed in the student’s locked locker. We are experiencing students texting students and family members during the school day. Please know that students can get in touch with a parent through the front office or health assistant, if necessary. Last year, the school experienced a problem with a student texting another student during the administration of the Maryland School Assessment. Any cell phones that are not locked in the locker will be brought to the front office for a parent to pick up.

Sincerely,
Brenda Thomas

Our students of the week are: Amy Oliver, Eric Wilson, Mark McCombs, Hibah Askari, Austin Marsh, and Jake Taylor.

THE RULES OF CIVILITY

Rule 21: Think twice before asking for favors..

WHAT TO THINK WHEN YOU’RE THINKING TWICE

*Do I need to ask for this favor or am I just looking for an easy solution to my problem?

*Is what I’m asking ethical and legal?

*Is it fair and reasonable to ask this of this person? Would I be comfortable granting this favor?

*Who else, other than me, is this going to affect? Is the granting of this favor going to put others at a disadvantage or hurt them?

*Will I be comfortable being beholden to this person? (It’s a good idea to refrain from asking a favor of someone who doesn’t have your full trust & respect.)

*If I am granted the favor, how is this going to affect my relationship with this person? And if I am denied the favor?

COFFEE & CONVERSATION…Coffee and Conversation with the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., Media Center at Fulton Elementary School, 11600 Scaggsville Road, Fulton.

HCPSS Band Adjudication
Please come and support the LKMS Wind Ensemble as they play at Hammond HS on Wednesday, March 12th at 5:00 pm. This is a free concert and important adjudication for our students. The students have worked very hard for this performance and are extremely prepared…they would love to see you there supporting them!!

Upcoming Concerts:
3/12 –Wind Ensemble Adjudication – Hammond HS
4/16 – Concert Band Festival – RHHS
5/9 – Hershey Park
5/12 - Spring Concert – We are holding our Spring Concert at Reservoir HS!!!!!

RESERVOIR HIGH SCHOOL…Mandatory football parents meeting for the 2008-2009 football season, Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center, located on the 2nd floor.

From the PTA:

HC DrugFree Program on Residential Drug Treatment & Wilderness Programs

HC DrugFree is hosting a new program, “ Residential Treatment Centers & Wilderness Programs: Facts and Myths”, for parents and other interested community members on Tuesday, March 11th, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., at the Central Library. The program will discuss residential treatment options for teenagers who need more than what can be provided in once or twice a week outpatient therapy. It will familiarize participants with some of the options for residential treatment and when this would not be indicated for a given teenager. The program will offer parents tips on how to go about finding a suitable placement for their teens, and what to expect once a teen enrolls in a program. Finally, this workshop will go over some of the outcome research associated with therapeutic wilderness programs.

The speakers, Dr. Thomas Stacy and Dr. David Gold, are both therapists with Crossroads Psychological Associates. They specialize in therapeutic placement, matching troubled teens and young adults with residential programs that are the best fit for them - and will best meet their specific clinical, therapeutic and educational needs. Together Dr. Stacy and Dr. Gold have over fifty years of clinical experience working with teenagers and young adults, including more than 20 years experience working in residential, outdoor and wilderness settings. They have personally visited over 50 residential and wilderness programs throughout North America.

No RSVP necessary. For directions to the Central Library, go to www.hclibrary.org.
HC DrugFree is a Howard County non-profit organization with a mission of empowering the community to raise drug-free teens. For more information, call 443-325-0040 or email hcdrugfree@yahoo.com, website: www.hcdrugfree.org.

HC DrugFree’s annual Teen Job & Volunteer Fair 2008, sponsored by Howard County General Hospital, will be held on March 8th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Long Reach High School.

HC DrugFree Recipient of the 2007 Horizon Foundation Health Education Award.
Empowering the Howard County Community to raise drug-free teens.

Parents, Teachers and Staff Social Event - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 7:30pm at The Gathering Hall, Clarksville

Invitations are out for the event everyone has been waiting for. Don't miss your opportunity to join parents, staff and teachers of Fulton Elementary and Lime Kiln Middle School for dinner, dancing and live and silent auction all to benefit the educational enrichment of our children. The menu looks great, the well-known band, Mispent Youth will be performing and it looks to be a great night. Gather your old and new friends, rally your neighbors and reserve a table for $390.00 or get your individual tickets for $45.00 a piece. If you need a ticket or more information, please contact Leanne Glueck, lglueck@earthlink.net, 301-604-7150, or Diane Thometz, dithometz@aol.com, 301-854-9730. Get your tickets now before the event sells out!

Popcorn, Soda, and a Movie

Three hundred and ninety-six students were treated to popcorn, soda, and a movie by the PTA in celebration of making the honor roll for the second quarter. Fifteen of those students (5 per grade) were the lucky winners of a drawing for movie passes and movie-sized candy. Congratulations to all our students for their academic accomplishments! Thanks to all the parents who supported the event: Barb and Jeff Slayton, Sherri Tatum, Leanne Glueck, Diane Thometz, Tonya Howes, Kathy Liu, Moira Monk, Juli Bogdash, and Gail Timmick. We also owe an extra-special thanks to Jeff and Sue Troll who donated the use of their popcorn machine and all the popcorn as well.

Save The Date:

Golf Tournament
Friday May 2, 2008
Hampshire Greens Golf Course

Fulton Elementary School and Lime Kiln Middle School Parent Teacher Associations are once again joining together to bring you a Golf Tournament at Hampshire Green Golf Course. Those who have attended this event in the past know that this is a fun filled day of golf, food, and prizes.

If you have any questions, please contact the committee chairs
Yvona Ward
yward@helix.nih.gov
301-725-8474

Christia Chappell
christia_chappell@yahoo.com

PTA Events through June:

MARCH

3 7:30 PTAC Meeting

7:00 PTA Meeting

28 7:30 SPRING SOCIAL
31 3:15 SIT Meeting

APRIL

              7   7:30 PTAC Meeting
            16   7:00 PTA Meeting
         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

COMMUNITY INFORMATION…

Family Communication Night Series, SAFE SURFING…Workshops on Online Safety. This is a two-part workshop designed to increase communication between parents and students about internet safety and to increase parents’ understanding of social technology sites MySpace and Facebook. Part 1 is a pre-requisite for Part 2. Free dinner provided at part 1.
Part 1                                                               Part 2
AVOID INTERNET PREDATORS                SAFETY TECHNIQUES FOR MYSPACE
AND CYBER BULLIES                            AND FACEBOOK
A workshop for parents and students               A hands-on workshop for parents
Aged 11-15 featuring representatives
of the Maryland State Police.

CHOOSE ONE SESSION TO ATTEND           CHOOSE ONE SESSION TO ATTEND
Tuesday, March 11                                           March 12, 13, 27 or 31
Dinner 6:30 pm, Workshop 7-8:30 pm               Workshop 7-8:30 pm
Howard County Library                                                Howard County Library
East Columbia Branch, March 6                                    Miller Branch
RSVP 410-313-7700                                         RSVP at Part 1
Miller Branch
RSVP 410-313-1950                                         directions: www.hclibrary.org

BET YELADIM PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN

Bet Yeladim Preschool and Kindergarten, located in Columbia, is now enrolling children for the 2008 – 2009 school year. Preschool – part-day program includes ages 2 – 4, parent/child and transitional 2’s classes. Full-day program – includes ages 2 – 4 and Kindergarten (accepting students who turn five from September 2 – November 30, 2008. For more information, call 410-997-7378.

HOWARD COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Do you know any people or programs that make a positive impact on the lives of children? Plan to nominate them for recognition at the ninth annual “Celebrating Successes for Children” ceremony hosted by County Executive Ken Ulman and the Howard County Office of Children’s Services. The ceremony salutes mentors, childcare providers, Scout leaders, coaches, human service workers, volunteers, businesses and school or camp programs. The categories are Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years), Pre-school (2-5 years), Kindergarten through 5th Grade, 6th through 12th Grade and Mixed Age Group. Nominations are due by Friday, March 28, 2008.

For more information, or to make a nomination on-line, go to www.howardcountymd.gov
or call 410-313-1940.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF HOWARD COUNTY – MIDDLE SCHOOL MIX AND MINGLE

The Jewish Federation of Howard County is sponsoring a Middle School Mix and Mingle on March 8, 2008 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia. The dance, for 5th – 8th grade students in Howard County, will feature a DJ from “Washington Talent”, games, and a raffle for 2 ipods. Tickets are $5 in advance and at the door. For more information, call 443-535-9808 or email deb3kids2001@yahoo.com.

STRESSLESS TESTS PROGRAM – STUDY SKILLS

The Testing, Testing Workshop for Parents of students who don't test well will meet March 11, 2008, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Centennial High School. Parents will learn the most effective strategies to help and will see gains on both classroom and standardized tests.

Spring High School Study Skills classes meet March 26 - April 16, and April 23 - May 14, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Centennial High School.

Spring Middle School Study Skills classes meet Tuesday afternoons, April 22 - May 13, from 3:45 - 5:45 p.m., and Monday evenings April 7 – 28, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classes meet at Burleigh Manor Middle School.

Summer Study Skillsis now a 5-day course with new games and activities. High School classes start the weeks of August 4 and
August 11, and meet from 12 noon - 2 p.m. Middle school classes begin the weeks of July 28, August 4, and August 11, and meet from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. All classes meet at Centennial High School. To register go to www.Stresslesstests.org, or contact Betty Caldwell at
410-740-4659 or at Bcaldwell@comcast.net.

THREE PHANTOMS IN CONCERT – A BENEFIT FOR COLUMBIA CENTER FOR THEATRICAL ARTS

Three Phantoms in Concert, a benefit for Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, with three Broadway stars from Phantom of the Opera, will take place at 6:30 p.m., on May 19, 2008, at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. For tickets, contact CCTA at 410-381-0700, or info@ccstarts.com.