IMPORTANT DATES:

May 7                           GT Enrichment Fair, 6:30 pm
May 9                           Music Trip to Hershey Park
May 9 – 15                    LKMS BOOK FAIR
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 21, 22, 23             6th Grade Outdoor Ed
MAY 22                        High School Assessments
May 26                         Memorial Day, all schools and offices closed.
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,

How proud we are of our Lime Kiln students who participated in the state competition of Maryland History Day! Three of our students made it to the national competition that will take place June 15-19 at the University of Maryland, College Park. Congratulations to Alex Wollack, Michelle Seu, and Tim Fisher! Their research on the Cuban Missile Crisis is exceptional. Our second team researched the Bikini Atoll. This research was also outstanding—kudos to Jonathan Geldof and Steven Ward! We are also very indebted to Mrs. Spillman and Ms. Johnson for their support and enthusiasm!

Thanks to all of you who attended our first Climb for Hope last night. What an exceptional event this was! The information presented by Dr. Leisha Emens regarding the breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment was fascinating as well as the amazing stories by Chris Warner and his climb last summer to the top of K2. Thanks to Mr. Keddell, Mr. Shifflett and Ms. Shin for their leadership in organizing this excellent event. Congratulations to all of the students in the Aqua Havens, Art and Rocketry Clubs!

Please join us for several end of the year activities coming up!
*May 7th—The Enrichment Fair at 6:30 p.m.
*May 12th—Band and Orchestra Concert at Reservoir High School at 7 p.m.
PTA Elections will be held during intermission.
*May 14th—Orientation for incoming 6th graders at 7 p.m.
*May 15th—Fine Arts Festival at 6 p.m.

Sincerely,
Brenda Thomas

Our students of the week are: Nicholas Bogdash, Yolanda Murillo, Tristan King, Carly Swygert, Andrrew Wall, Luke Chopper, Alicia Settle, and Cory Daniel.

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

COMING SOON...LKMS First Annual Fine Arts Festival, May 15th starting at 6pm. Put this wonderful Arts event on your calendar. Stay tuned for more information!
Nellie T. Hill, Vocal Music Director

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 15th. 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.

From the PTA:

LKMS STAFF APPRECIATION: The GIFT CARD DEADLINE is fast approaching. Don’t miss this chance to thank the wonderful teachers and staff of LKMS. If you missed the letter that was sent home with the report cards; we are collecting $25 gift cards to any local establishment (restaurants, retailers, gas stations…). The gift cards will be distributed to all the teachers and staff at LKMS during Staff Appreciation Week, May 5 – 9. We need 85 gift cards, we have 22 on hand. HELP! In lieu of donating a gift card, you can send a monetary donation (of any amount) and we will pool the funds and purchase gift cards. Please place your gift card or donation in an envelope marked “STAFF APPRECIATION LKMS” and send it in to the front office. We have extended the deadline to Monday, May 5! If you have already donated, thank you… if you are going to donate… thank you.

Lime Kiln Middle School PTA Elections for 2008-2009 will be held May 12 during the Band Concert. We have several important openings and need your help! It’s not too late to volunteer so please contact Lynn Martins by email lynn@seibelsrestaurant.com or phone 301-384-5661 ext 5 if you are available to serve in anyway.

President -

1st VP – Carol Zimmerman
2nd VP - Jim Horne

Treasurer -

Recording Secretary -
Corresponding Secretary - Yvona Ward
PTAC Delegated #1 – Ellen Makar
PTAC Delegate #2 – Sherri Tatum

We have the following Committee Chairs

Adult Social Co Chair #1 Leanne Glueck
Adult Social Co-Chair #2
Box Tops - Maureen Kressin
Cultural Arts – Jeanne Lineberry
Direct Donations – Leanne Glueck
Directory –
Drama -
Golf – Yvona Ward
Gotta Eat Nights – Colleen Kontantza
Hospitality – Moira Monk
Honor Roll - Barb Slayton
Ink Cartridges –
Leopards Tale - Cindy Thayer
Magazine Co-Chair #1 -

Magazine Co-Chair #2 -

Membership –

Publicity – Sandy Rogars

Reflections –

Special Education –

Spirit Wear – Andrea Keating
Staff Apperciation – Moira Monk
Student/Parent Programs -
Volunteer Coordinator – Pat Bratchie

CONRATULATIONS to Ms. Sampson and Ms. Barrett for being recognized at the 10th Annual Special Education Community Advisory Committee (SECAC) Teacher and Staff Recognition Night.

PTA Events through June:

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

Atholton High School PTSA is recruiting volunteers for the Executive Board for the 20008/20009 school year. Please contact Eileen Jones at 410-997-9448 or e-mail at ejones1956@verizon.net

The Revservoir High School PTSA is accepting nominations for executive board positions for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact Molly Grover at 301-490-6774 or Jan Keister at 301-362-4514

Interested in becoming a River Hill Cheerleader for the Fall 2008 season? Join us for a mandatory informational meeting for all interested athletes on Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. in the River Hill High School cafeteria.