On Tuesday, February 22, Fillmore and the National Air and Space Museum will hold their annual Family Science Night. The program is limited to students in grades 3 and up. The night features gallery visits, an interactive science talk titled “A Voyage That Will Forever Change your Perspective,” and the IMAX film “Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D.” More information and a reservation form in the post.
Wrapping up the week after the snowstorm: The NAEP will be rescheduled; the Kindergarten gets an extra teacher; Report cards issued February 4; Spectacular Fillmore performance February 4; Stoddert Academic Night February 8.
Stoddert’s PTA wishes to enter into an incentive-based contract with one or more expert grant writers to increase the funds available to enhance the learning environment and educational quality of the school.
Stoddert listed as a five-star school by Great Schools; Stoddert’s new Fundamentals of Writing program; Pre-K lottery dates announced.
From Stoddert Teacher Bonnie Moisan: The school held a writing contest that was open to 3rd, 4th and 5th. The theme was “The Relatives Came” and students wrote 5 paragraphs about a visit with relatives. Here are the top placers in this year’s contest, as judged by Dr. Cuthbert, Mrs.Barr, Ms. Stevenson, Ms. Gross and Mrs. Moisan.
From Stoddert Teacher Bonnie Moisan: Kyra Aces the Speech! Both 5th Grade classes have been studying the Civil War. They have also been reading The Red Badge of Courage. As part of their study, a 5th grade challenge was presented - memorize the Gettysburg Address. Many seemed excited about the idea. We had several students [...]
From Stoddert Teacher Bonnie Moisan: Students in the two 5th grade classes volunteered to participate in the World Knowledge Contest. Questions ranged from naming the highest mountain in the world to the painter of the Mona Lisa to the most popular book ever sold to children. Some 5th graders competed once, then twice, and a third [...]
Kids’ Post has a story today about astronomer Paul Butler’s visit to Mr. Dingledine’s 5th-grade class last month. Mr. Butler discovered the planet Gliese 581g, “believed to be the first planet other than Earth that could support life.” Student Laurence Zeffler is quoted in the story.
Highlights from the November 4 general PTA meeting, including project updates, financial reports, important dates coming up, and more. Read on. And remember: these and all PTA meetings are open to all Stoddert families. Your participation only improves the school. The next meeting is January 6, 2011.
Video and pictures from Stoddert’s stellar Halloween Parade, featuring your small spooky creatures, Stoddert’s teachers, and led by Mr. Duff on the drum. Footage courtesy of the site Georgetown Patch; Editor, Shaun Courtney.
