Welcome to Farmland-PTA.org

Welcome to the PTA web site for Farmland Elementary School where we support more than 600 students, 475 families, and 50 teachers and staff. Learn more about our many programs that enrich our children’s school experience, be a member, and join the hundreds of volunteers who make our programs possible. Our mission is to speak on behalf of our children, assist parents, and encourage parent and public involvement in our schools.

Please note that our Old Gate facility is being remodeled and Farmland has been relocated to North Lake Center (15101 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853) until August, 2011.

What’s Happening at Farmland

Quick links to the current news from Farmland PTA:


Upcoming Dates at a Glance
January 1st Winter Break (No School)
  5th PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm [*** This has been Cancelled ***]
  15th KAH Dance Party at Luxmanor ES - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  18th Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday (No School)
  22nd 2nd marking period ends
  25th Professional day for teachers (No School)
  29th Farmland Winter Wonderland Dance
     
February 2nd PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm
  3rd Math Night hosted by Farmland ES
  3rd Report cards distributed
  15th President’s Day Holiday (No School)
  23rd Farmland Science Fair
  26th Early release day K-12 (Students dismissed after lunch)
     
March 2nd PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm
  5th Bingo Night
  26th 3rd marking period ends
  29th Spring Break (No School)
  30th Spring Break (No School)
  31st Spring Break (No School)
     
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2009-2010 Student Directories are now available

Hot off the presses, Farmland’s new student directories are now available. PTA members will receive a complimentary copy for each member. If you are not a PTA member or would like an additional copy, please complete your form below and return it to the PTA mailbox. We are offering one free copy to any family needing financial relief. Supplies are limited.

If you would like to join the PTA and receive your complimentary copy, please click here: PTA Membership Form.

If you would would like to order the student directory only, please click here: Student Directory Order Form.

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Farmland’s Winter Wonderland Dance

Farmland’s Winter Wonderland Dance will be held Friday, January 29th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Farmland ES at North Lake. $5 per person, $20 max per family. Bring the entire family for an evening of DJ, games, tattoos and crafts.

We’ve also got dinner covered: Vocelli’s Pizza, drinks and desserts will be sold.

This is NOT a drop off event; every child needs to attend with a parent/guardian.

We need parent volunteers to help set up and clean up, collect money at the door, check in families as they arrive and sell pizza and drinks.

Contact Melissa Keller (mskeller2000@verizon.net) or Carol Lange (langefamily4@msn.com) with any questions or to volunteer.

Please use this Farmland Winter Wonderland Dance form to sign up for the dance and pre-order pizza (this is optional - slices will be sold at the dance).

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Farmland Science Fair

It’s time to start thinking about science! Farmland PTA’s Science Fair will be held on TUESDAY Feb. 23rd from 6:30 pm - 8pm at Tilden Center on Tilden Lane (the holding school that now houses Cabin John Middle School). The Science Fair gives children in every grade the opportunity to explore the world around them using science, and then display their project at the Science Fair to share what they learned. Projects at the fair will not be judged; instead, every child who participates will receive a ribbon!

The deadline to sign up for the Science Fair has been extended to January 26th. Your child will then choose a project.

If your child is interested in doing a project (alone, with a partner, or in a group), please fill out the Farmland Science Fair form. There is a $6 fee/project to help cover the cost of the display board and other materials. When we receive the sign-up form and $6 we will give your child a display board and a packet of information. The packet contains guidelines, project ideas and resources, and the title form to submit once the project has been chosen.

If you have any questions, please contact: Lisa Getter Peterson (gettpeterson@yahoo.com) or Don Graves (dgravesjr@earthlink.net)

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Are you on the PTA Listserv?

Please make sure at least one member of your family is subscribing to the PTA listserv. It is the most economical and quickest method for disseminating information to parents and is for ALL PARENTS not just PTA members. Important information and deadlines about school news, activities, and events are communicated through the listserv. Please don’t miss out.

See "Get PTA emails" on the side panel to register. Emails from the listserv contain [FarmlandPTA] in the subject line. Choose between two delivery methods: individual emails (you will receive them as they are sent) or a daily digest (emails are compiled for the day).

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Directions to the Rollins Congressional Club

Our PTA meetings and several other events will be held at the Rollins Congressional Club located at 1621 Martha Terrace Drive.

Directions:
From Farmland ES, follow Montrose Rd East (towards Rt. 355). Make a left on East Jefferson. Make a left on to Rollins Ave. Make a right on to Martha Terrace after you pass the ball fields.

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North Lake Directions and Parking Information

Directions:
North Lake Center is located on Bauer Drive in the Flower Valley neighborhood. It is approximately 6.34 miles from Farmland Elementary. To get there from Farmland: Go north on Farmland Drive. Turn left onto Old Stage Road. Turn right onto Old Bridge Road. Turn right onto Hitching Post Lane. Turn Left onto Montrose Road. Turn right onto Tower Oaks Blvd. Turn right onto Wootton Parkway. After you cross Rockville Pike, stay straight to go onto MD-28, Norbeck Road. Turn left onto Rocking Spring Dr. Turn Right onto Bauer Drive. The school is on your right at 15101 Bauer Drive.

Parking:
Parking at North Lake is extremely limited. There are "No Stopping" and "No Parking" signs on Bauer Drive in front of the school and along Manor Lake Drive. Families are encouraged to park on Trailway Drive and Candy Tuft Lane when visiting the school. Parents are strongly encouraged to send their children to school via MCPS buses.

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Join the PTA

Please join the Farmland PTA and become involved in your child’s future. Click here to join.

Get PTA emails

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