Order forms for the 2011-2012 Farmland Yearbook have been sent home and are also available in the school office…don’t miss the early order discount of $5. Orders placed before March 1 are $28. After March 1 and through the deadline of April 1, the cost is $33. Don’t miss out on this special memory!
Do you have great photos to share for the yearbook? Please send them to farmlandphotos@gmail.com
Dana Hirsch, Yearbook Chair
The winter session of the Parent Academy has begun. You can see the schedule and register for workshops here: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/schedule.aspx
Computer Smart (Part 1 of 5) - Monday, January 30, 6:30-8:30pm at Earle B. Wood MS, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville 20853
Cybersafety - Wednesday, February 1, 7:00-8:30pm at Roberto W. Clemente MS, 18808 Waring Station Rd., Germantown 20874
Understanding ADHD and How to Help Your Child - Wednesday, February 1, 7:00-8:30pm at Cabin John MS, 10701 Gainsborough Rd., Potomac 20854
Social Bullies: Dealing with Exclusion and Cliques - Thursday, February 2, 7:00-8:30pm at White Oak MS, 12201 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring 20904
People traditionally think of bullies as the big kid on the playground taking your lunch money. Today’s students are using exclusion, rumors, and teasing to bully others. Come and explore these behaviors and discuss strategies for helping bullies, victims, and bystanders. Facilitated by YMCA Youth & Family Services.
Childcare and interpretation are provided at all workshops. To register and see other upcoming workshops, please visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/
Rachel Sprecher, Partnership Manager - Department of Family and Community Partnerships Montgomery County Public Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 50,Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-3256 (office) 240-388-5256 (mobile)
Come learn about the registration process for next year’s classes, and about the opportunities your child will have next year. Your fifth grader will bring home more information and registration materials in their backpack tomorrow, Tues. Jan. 24.
The Information Night is scheduled for Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 PM, in the gym at Tilden Middle School, 11211 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Sign up now for the popular family dance!
Pre-registration and payment is required by next Wednesday, January 25. Farmland Family Dance
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27th 6:30 – 8:30 at Farmland – All Purpose Room
Bring the entire family for an evening of fun!
We’ve also got dinner covered: Vocelli’s Pizza, drinks and snacks will be sold!
Cost: $5 per person (adults and children), $20 max/family. Please pay in advance with the form.
This is NOT a drop off event; every child needs to attend with a parent/guardian.
Questions and Volunteers: email Lizzy Menard at lizzynelson@hotmail.com<mailto:lizzynelson@hotmail.com> or Shannon Buskirk at buskirksf@yahoo.com<mailto:buskirksf@yahoo.com>.
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.
This activity is not sponsored by, associated with, or endorsed by Montgomery County Public Schools or Montgomery County Government
Parent Volunteers, it is time to start preparing for the FARMLAND PTA INTERNATIONAL NIGHT 2012! This year’s theme will be “Unite Our World”! The annual Farmland event will be held on Wednesday, April 18th, 6:00-8:30 pm (rain date is Wednesday, April 25th) at Farmland ES. There will many opportunities for the participating countries to teach us all about what makes them extraordinary and unique. An information planning meeting is scheduled for March 8 for those countries who have signed up to participate…more details to come in the near future. Please send the completed (attached) participant information sheet to me, Eleni Jernell (ejernell@verizon.net), by no later than February 27, 2012 if you plan to participate in this wonderful event. We are looking forward to another fantastic travel experience!
On Thursday morning, Farmland students will have the opportunity to be dazzled by acrobatic stunts and feats of balance, flexibility, coordination and strength!
The Fabulous Chinese Acrobats give audiences an unforgettable experience. The acrobats will be accompanied by an interpreter who enriches the performance with fascinating information about Chinese culture, customs, history and school life. These talented athletes tumble and flip, twist and bend in mesmerizing ways, demonstrating how practice, concentration and hard work turn their bodies into moving works of art. They skillfully balance or juggle items such as porcelain jars, silk umbrellas, tables or each other as they share this ancient and colorful art form.
With the continued support from you, the PTA is able to sponsor performances such as these. If you have any interest in getting involved with the Cultural Arts program please contact Yvonne Levine at ylevine@verizon.net.
Hypothesis: Children who participate in school science fairs think more critically and gain more confidence in their ability to solve problems?
Conclusion: Join us and find out for yourself.
The Farmland PTA is pleased to announce the 2012 Farmland Science Fair – a hands-on and fun approach to science in a non-competitive setting. Students become star scientists to better understand the world around them. They gain confidence, learn about creating a display, and can gain valuable team and resource skills. All projects and participants are winners!!
Last year, we had a tremendous response – over 165 students from kindergartners to 5th graders showcased over 100 science projects. Their experiments tested dominant paws of cats, whether boys see optical illusions differently from girls, the pull of gravity and the effect of sunlight on plants etc. They researched household detergents, examined lung capacity, melted ice, launched balloon rockets and had fun with slime, breads, molds, ice cream, avocados, pickles, rock candy and more.
As parents and teachers, we can do our part in three ways: 1) encourage our kids to sign up and don’t worry if they don’t have an idea yet. We’ll send out materials that will help them get started 2) help your child with their project but please remember to let your child take the lead 3) volunteer as a Scientist Reviewer or help out at the fair.
The Science Fair will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday, February 23 at the Farmland ES where your budding scientist will get the chance to show off their experiment/project. Scientist Reviewers from our community will review their projects, ask questions, and present a ribbon for their outstanding efforts.
Sign up today!! Science Fair Sign-up Sheet
Lisa Peterson, Amy Chang and Caroline Cooksey–Science Fair Chairs
You are invited to attend a coffee on campus tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18 at 9:00 AM hosted by Farmland Elementary Principal, Diane Smith. Mrs. Smith will be sharing the School Improvement Plan process and the goals set for Farmland. I hope you can attend!
Please RSVP to Diane Smith <katherine_d_smith@mcpsmd.org> or 301-230-5919.
Dori Morper
PTA President
The Science Fair is just around the corner and its success depends so much on
your child’s participation and your support. One other way of showing support
for your child (other students and the school)is by being a Scientific Reviewer
and providing feedback and expertise on their submissions. I have been a
volunteer this past two years and the role has been very rewarding.
If you are interested in being a volunteer Scientific Reviewer, please feel free
to e mail me at annecns@gmail.com so I can provide you with the details of the
“job”. I strongly encourage you to be a part of this exciting Farmland project.
Anne Constantino
These free meetings allow parents to support each other, share experiences, and solve problems to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students on the autism spectrum. Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds) is sponsoring the following events. Please mark your calendars:
Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville
No registration required.
Light refreshments are served. All are welcome!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Mainstreaming Students on the Autism Spectrum
A panel of parents will share their experiences in working with teachers and school staff to help their children succeed in general education.
Wednesday, February 18, 2012
Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Speakers: Janet Price and Jennifer Engel-Fisher, Weinfeld Education Group
The authors of Take Control of Asperger’s Syndrome: The Official Strategy Guide for Teens With Asperger’s Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorders will present information on successful IEPs for students on the autism spectrum.
March 2012 (date to be determined)
Extraordinary Minds in MCPS
Our fourth annual forum for parents to learn how diploma-bound students on the autism spectrum are educated in Montgomery County. More information.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Student Experiences in Special Education
A panel of students on the autism spectrum will share their experiences.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Transitioning Students on the Autism Spectrum
Speaker: Judith Bass, Bass Educational Services
Transition to career and/or higher education.