MONTPELIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9200 Muirkirk Road

Laurel, Maryland 20708

www.pgcps.org/montpelier

Mrs. Carla Furlow, Principal Telephone: 301-497-3670

Ms. Denise Mahdi, Assistant Principal Fax: 301-497-5431 PARENT BULLETIN

June 2, 2017

THE LAST DAY OF THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE WILL BE

TUESDAY, JUNE 13th – DISMISSAL WILL BE AT 1:10 PM

LAST DAY OF THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR FOR PREKINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL BE THURSDAY, JUNE 8th .

Dear Montpelier Families:

As the 2016-17 school year comes to an end, I would like to thank you for a most “productive, positive and peaceful” year. It was a year to remember as we celebrated Montpelier’s 50th anniversary.

Montpelier Elementary students participated in the PARCC tests administered using the equipment in our computer labs or on Chromebooks. Under the direction of our music department, our students thrilled us all with their wonderful performances at the spring choral and instrumental concerts. Another proud moment for Montpelier this year is receiving the Maryland Green School Award. I am so proud of our students and grateful to my wonderful staff and parents for their hard work and dedication. How productive!

We have continued our traditions of Book Fairs, Honor Roll assemblies, International Day, Math Month, and Career Day. We have also continued our dedication to helping others through our support of the Jump Rope for Heart and the Saint Jude Foundation. All programs were extremely well received. How positive!

And, let’s not forget the continuation of our Behavior Incentive Program! How peaceful!

In conjunction with the Healthy Schools Initiative, our students have continued to enjoy our daily, morning “Jam Sessions” beginning each morning with exercises. Our Family Fitness Night was well attended and much enjoyed. We were awarded the “Healthier US School” Bronze Award from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. We continue to emphasize the importance of making healthy choices in our meals and our snacks.

Most of you will be returning to Montpelier but some will be moving on to middle schools or to new schools, depending upon your personal situations. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to educate your child and wish you well at your new schools.

Thank you for your support and for the support of our PTO. It is hoped that, with your continued support, we may continue to modify and improve upon the strong foundation that has established Montpelier Elementary as the wonderful school we all know it to be.

Sincerely,

Carla C. Furlow, Proud Principal

FIFTH GRADE RECOGNITION

Invitations for the fifth grade promotion ceremonies along with two (2) tickets per family were mailed on May 19h to fifth graders’ address of record (with the exception of those students with outstanding library or textbook fines). Students and their two ticketed guests will enjoy an academic awards assembly in our Multi-purpose room followed by a brief reception on

June 8th. The program will begin at 9:30 AM. Tickets must be presented for admission.

2017-2017 School Supply List

You can now access the new 2017-2018 School Supply List here: 17/18 School Supply List
FIELD DAY

This year’s field day was held on Wednesday May 31st and Friday, June 2nd . Each grade level participated in organized activities including Tug-of War, 3-Legged races, Running Relays, Hoops challenges and, generally, having a really good time. Thank you to the parent volunteers and to those who so generously donated cases of bottled water. Also, special thanks to Coach Mitsak and Coach Gagnon for coordinating this wonderful event.

MEDICATIONS IN HEALTH ROOM?

Please contact Nurse Jordan in our Health Room to arrange for pick-up of your child’s medications, inhalers, nebulizers, etc. Only the parent or guardian is authorized to retrieve these important items. We may not send them home with your child. Please plan to pick up your child’s medicine between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM. All unclaimed medications & equipment will be properly disposed of as 1 o’clock on June 13th, the last day of school.

BEFORE & AFTER CARE REGISTRATION

The CURRENT information, subject to change, for the Before and After Care program as stated on the PGCPS website is as follows:
“Parents must complete Registration and Terms of Agreement Forms,
Health Inventory,Immunization CertificateandEmergency Information Form.

The annual tuition is $3,200, payable in installments of $155.00 bi-weekly. We are proud to say this rate is 25% below the area child care market rate. Fees are paid in advance according to a published yearly pay schedule.Vouchers are accepted.”

We have been informed that registration for the upcoming 17/18 school year will be online and will be on a first come first served basis. We do not yet know the date that registration opens. DO NOT make out money orders or send payments until you are sure you have been reserved a spot when registration does begin. Information will be posted on their website when it becomes available.

Go to the Before and After Care Home Page for these updates.

LAST CALL FOR THE LOST & FOUND

Please check the Lost & Found located in the multipurpose room before the end of the school year. ALL ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED AS OF JUNE 13th AND DONATED TO A LOCAL CHARITY.

Dates to Remember

JUNE

7 Gr 2, Gr 4 and Gr 5 picnics – 12:00 – 2:00
8 5th Grade Promotion 9:30 – 11:00
8 K and 1st Gr Picnics

9 2 Hour Early Dismissal @1:10
12 2 Hour Early Dismissal @1:10

13 Last Day for Students 2-hour early dismissal at 1:10 PM

13 Last day for teachers

22 4th Quarter report cards released

SUMMER HOURS

All Prince George’s County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Friday starting the week of June 19th. We will resume regular hours the week beginning Monday, August 14th.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR IS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017.