Cashell Elementary School PTA, Rockville, MD

CASHELL PTA FAMILY SKATE NIGHT
AT THE ROCKVILLE ICE ARENA ON FRIDAY, MARCH 19th!
***RESERVATION FORM AND PAYMENT ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH***

Many families have already signed up for this great family event at Rockville Ice Arena (on Southlawn Court near the Rockville Sportsplex) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19th. HOWEVER, in order to lock in the great low rate of $6.60 per person (normally the cost is $11) to skate in our own rink that evening, we must have at least 100 participants! PLEASE turn in your reservation and payment by this Friday, March 12th, so we can offer this super deal to all our Cashell families! Another reservation form will be coming home in this week's Wednesday folder. In the meantime, a copy is available here for your to print. Come early on Friday the 19th and enjoy dinner at the Ice Arena's in-house restaurant, The Village Grille. The menu is available in Cashell's Main Office, if you would like to check it out. 10% of all restaurant purchases by Cashell families that evening will be donated to the Cashell PTA. When you order, be sure to tell them you are from Cashell! PLEASE CONSIDER HAVING YOUR CHILDREN WEAR BIKE HELMETS WHILE SKATING. We look forward to seeing everyone at this fun family event!

ANOTHER IMPORTANT DEADLINE IS COMING UP THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 12th: Frederick Keys Baseball’s “Keys for Reading” Program 2010!

Don't miss out on earning a free ticket voucher to the April 17th Frederick Keys Baseball Game where CASHELL'S OWN 4th & 5th GRADE CHORUS WILL SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT 2 P.M.! In order to earn a voucher for a free ticket to that game, write the titles of four books you read during February or March on the orange Keys bookmark, have a parent sign it, and turn it in to your teacher by FRIDAY, MARCH 12th! In addition to earning a free ticket voucher, your family can order discount tickets online, and you get to march in a pre-game parade around the field at 1:30 p.m. to salute Montgomery County’s Keys Readers. ALL CHORUS MEMBERS will need a ticket in order to sing, so please be sure to turn in a bookmark! Extra bookmarks are available in the Main Office or from Mrs. Boice. Any questions? Please contact PTA Reading Program volunteer Susan Phillips (301-774-0759; ceronisuch@verizon.net).

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Family Snow Ball and Winter Wonderland Raffle: Dec. 4 from 7-9 PM

SNOW BALL AND WINTER WONDERLAND RAFFLE
This Friday, Dec. 4th, from 7 to 9 p.m.!
Snow Ball Invitations went home with students before Thanksgiving. Please
contact Susan Phillips (301-774-0759; ceronisuch@verizon.net) or Ellen Dunn
(301-570-3544; 65pat@prodigy.net) if you did not receive one or would like
more copies.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT AT THE DANCE TO WIN RAFFLE PRIZES!!
Even if your family cannot attend the Snow Ball this Friday, you can still
win great prizes. Just use the Raffle ticket order form that is in the
invitation to order raffle tickets in advance for your family.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR SNOW BALL DANCE RESERVATION FORM BY TUESDAY, DEC. 1st IN
ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNTED COST FOR ADMISSION!!
In addition to the Raffle prizes listed on the advance ticket order form,
more great prizes keep coming in! Please be sure to check out all the Raffle
prizes on the evening of the Dance so you don't miss ANYTHING!

Cashell Coat and Toy Drive: Dec 9-11

The Cashell Elementary School
Coat & Toy Drive
Sponsored by the PTA
Want a simple way to make great use of those gently used coats clogging your closets?...Donate them to this year’s Coat & Toy Drive!

On December 9th, 10th, and 11th, bring your coat donations and/or
new unwrapped toys to school and drop them into our collection boxes.
(Please empty the coat pockets and clean the coats before bringing them in.)

The collection boxes will be in the “cafetorium” (that’s our word for Cashell’s new cafeteria/auditorium) during all three lunches.

Your generous donations will help some of your Montgomery County neighbors have a warm winter and happy holiday.

Questions? Please contact Katie Dwyer at Katie.dwyer@verizon.net

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12/1 No PTA meeting

12/3 Communique Submission Deadline

12/4 Family Snow Ball and Winter Wonderland Raffle

12/9-12/11 Cashell Toy and Coat Drive

12/18 Winter Reading Program Begins

12/24-1/3 Winter Break (No School)

1/5 No PTA Meeting

11/23/2009

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Snow Ball- Dec 4

(Donations needed by end of day today)

SNOW BALL INVITATIONS COMING HOME BEFORE THANKSGIVING!

PLEASE LOOK FOR THEM VIA BACKPACK MAIL THIS WEEK!

Cashell's 2009 Family Dance: THE SNOW BALL

on Friday, Dec. 4th, 7-9 p.m.

Your whole family is welcome to join us for this fun evening! The invitations coming home this week will include information on ordering lower price tickets in advance, and a Winter Wonderland Raffle ticket order form.

The Raffle will take place throughout the Snow Ball, including many gift cards, a chance to be Principal for the Day, lunch with a teacher and many more great items and holiday gifts. Raffle tickets can be ordered in advance or purchased up until 8 p.m. at the Ball.

Today, Monday, Nov. 23rd, is the last day for making donations to the Raffle, such as:

Gift cards for local restaurants, retailers and children's activities. Know a local business owner? Please ask them to support our PTA by donating a gift card..
Any NEW item (still in the packaging) that would appeal to a family with kids.
Tickets to a local sporting event, holiday show, play or musical performance.

If you can donate to the Raffle, we need to hear from you TOMORROW. Please contact Susan Phillips (301-774-0759; ceronisuch@verizon.net or Ellen Dunn (301-570-3544; 65pat@prodigy.net to arrange pick up. THANK YOU!

Cashell Toy and Coat Drive: Dec 9-11

The Cashell Elementary School

Coat & Toy Drive

Sponsored by the PTA

Want a simple way to make great use of those gently used coats clogging your closets?...Donate them to this year’s Coat & Toy Drive!

On December 9th, 10th, and 11th, bring your coat donations and/or

new unwrapped toys to school and drop them into our collection boxes.

They’ll be in the “cafetorium” (that’s our word for Cashell’s new cafeteria/ auditorium) during all three lunches.

Your generous donations will help some of your Montgomery County neighbors have a warm winter and happy holiday.

Questions? Please contact Katie Dwyer at Katie.dwyer@verizon.net

Filing Cabinet or Bookcase Needed

The PTA is in need of a filing cabinet or bookcase for the PTA room. Please email Amy Weichel at amy.weichel@yahoo.com if you are able to donate either item.

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11/16 Charlotte's Web Field Trip

11/18 Strathmore Hall Field Trip- 2nd Grade

11/25 Early release 12:35 PM and school spirit day (crazy hair day)

11/26 No School- Thanksgiving

11/27 No School

12/1 No PTA meeting

12/3 Communique Submission Deadline

12/4 Family Snow Ball and Winter Wonderland Raffle

12/9-12/11 Cashell Toy and Coat Drive

11/01/2009

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PTA Meeting- Nov 3

(6:30 Executive Board/ 7:30 General Meeting )

Following a short PTA business meeting, Dennis Hackett from MCPS Food Services will tell us all about the food that's served in Cashell's cafeteria every day. He will also bring food samples!

Then Dr. Amy Weichel and Nancy Ruffner, Cashell's school nurse, will present important information about H1N1 Flu and Lyme Disease. Many families in our community have been affected by these illnesses, and it is important that we all have accurate and up-to-date information. Both speakers will be ready to answer your questions about H1N1 Flu and Lyme Disease, and provide the information you need to protect and care for your family.

As with all PTA meetings, free babysitting and refreshments will be provided.

Domino's Dough Raiser- Nov 3

Mark your calendar for Tuesday November 3rd…

It's our next Domino's Dough Raiser!

The Cashell Elementary School PTA and our local Domino’s Pizza on Georgia Avenue are teaming up again in November for another fantastic "DOUGH RAISER!"

Here's how it works:

When you place your order on Tuesday November 3rd, let the Domino's employee know you’re from Cashell ES. When you pick up your order or the delivery person brings it to your door, turn in the completed coupon on the back of Wednesday's flyer. (If you forget the coupon, it's okay, but it helps Domino's keep track of the Dough Raiser money.) Then Domino's will donate a portion of the sale to our PTA!

It's a simple, yummy way to earn money...and that's why we call it a "Dough Raiser!"

BETTER YET...Our November PTA meeting is on the same night! So, you can feed the kids a quick, delicious dinner from Domino's, and still have plenty of time to attend the meeting!

BEST YET...Participate in this month's Domino's Dough Raiser and you could WIN 2 FREE PIZZAS!

Each month, we will randomly draw a name from the coupons turned in during the previous month's Domino's Dough Raiser and that lucky family will get 2 FREE PIZZAS on the current month's Dough Raiser night.

The lucky winner from our October Dough Raiser is THE CARSTEA FAMILY! Congratulations!

Remember, you must participate in the Dough Raiser and turn in your Dough Raiser coupon in order to qualify for the raffle.

So order your pizza on Tuesday November 3rd:

Domino's Pizza

18037 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832

(301) 570-3800

Instrumental Music

Instrumental Music News: Welcome to the second marking period of instrumental music! Lessons resume this Friday, November 6th.

Family Portrait Night- Nov 10

"Family Portrait Night" will be held on Tuesday, Nov.10th from 5-9 PM in the All Purpose Room. Blanton will be the photographers. For the $20 donation to the PTA, each families will get a free 5X7 portrait. Portraits will be available online. Ths is a great way to get your Holiday Cards, Holiday gifts, etc....

Family Snow Ball- Dec 4

Volunteers Needed

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th, is the 2009 CASHELL FAMILY DANCE "SNOW BALL" with a "WINTER WONDERLAND RAFFLE"!

We hope to see your family at this fun event on Dec. 4th, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Cashell's Multi-purpose Room, complete with a D.J, refreshments, and many great items up for raffle! More information will be coming home soon. In the meantime, Ellen Dunn (65pat@prodigy.net; 301-570-3544) and Susan Phillips (ceronisuch@verizon.net; 301-774-0759) are looking for parent volunteers to help with the following:

-Publicity and invitations

-Decorations and set-up

-Greeters/ticket takers

-Volunteers to help during the Dance and Raffle

-Refreshments

-Clean-up

Cashell Directory

Directories went home last week. Don't worry! There are still plenty left. If you would like to join the PTA and receive your free copy, please contact Ellen Dunn at 65pat@prodigy.net. If you would like to purchase one or would like an additional copy for $8.00, please contact Liz Crickey at ljcrickey@comcast.net.

Redland Eats Out- Nov 5

REDLAND EATS OUT!

Come support our middle school! On Thursday, November 5th, the Redland PTA would like to invite you to Ledo's Pizza on Muncaster Mill Road for a Redland Eats Out Night! Take a night off from cooking and support Redland.

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11/2 No School

11/2 5th Grade Sugarloaf Mountain Hike

11/3 PTA Meeting (6:30 Exec Board/7:30 General Meeting) babysitting provided-- Lyme, H1N1 and MCPS Food Services Presentations

11/4 Market Day Pick up 7-8 PM

11/5 Communique Deadline

11/9-13 Canned Food Drive

11/10 Individual Picture Make-ups

11/10 Family Portrait Night

11/11 and 11/12 Early release day and parent conferences

11/11 School Spirit Day- Blue and White Day

11/25 Early release 12:35 PM and school spirit day (crazy hair day)

11/26 No School- Thanksgiving

11/27 No School

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Volunteer Coordinator Needed

We are in need of a "volunteer coordinator" for the PTA. Please contact Amy Weichel at amy.weichel@yahoo.com if you are able to help

Instrumental Music

Instrumental Music Lessons will be held on Monday, Oct. 26th

Cashell Eats Out- Oct 27

We will have a joint Cashell Eats Out at California Tortilla and Coldstone Creamery in downtown Olney (dinner and dessert in one convenient stop) on Tuesday, October 27th.

Here are the details:

California Tortilla
The event runs from 5-8 p.m.
The secret password is: "Cashell Cougars" (This must be said when ordering so the cashier can mark the receipt and it will be counted toward the fundraiser total.)
A whopping 25% of all "Cashell Cougar" sales--both eat in and take out--will go toward the Cashell PTA!

Coldstone Creamery runs their fundraiser from 6-10 p.m.
No password required.
A full 15% of ALL sales during that time period will be donated to the Cashell PTA!

PTA Meeting- Nov 3
Lyme Disease and H1N1 Presentation

LYME DISEASE AND H1N1 FLU: How to Protect Your Family
At the Next PTA Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 7:30 p.m.

Following a short PTA business meeting, a health professional will discuss Lyme Disease and H1N1 Flu, including how to avoid these illnesses, and how to recognize the symptoms. She will also spend time answering YOUR questions and concerns about these serious health issues. As always, free babysitting and refreshments will be provided. You will not want to miss this important and timely health information!

Family Portrait Night- Nov 10

"Family Portrait Night" will be held on Tuesday, Nov.10th from 5-9 PM in the All Purpose Room. Details were in the Wednesday folder last week. Blanton will be the photographers. For the $20 donation to the PTA, each families will get a free 5X7 portrait. Portraits will be available online. Ths is a great way to get your Holiday Cards, Holiday gifts, etc....

Snow Ball- Dec 10
Volunteers Needed

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th, is the 2009 CASHELL FAMILY DANCE "SNOW BALL" with a "WINTER WONDERLAND RAFFLE"!
    We hope to see your family at this fun event on Dec. 4th, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Cashell's Multi-purpose Room, complete with a D.J, refreshments, and many great items up for raffle! More information will be coming home soon. In the meantime, Ellen Dunn (65pat@prodigy.net; 301-570-3544) and Susan Phillips (ceronisuch@verizon.net; 301-774-0759) are looking for parent volunteers to help with the following:
            -Publicity and invitations
            -Decorations and set-up
            -Greeters/ticket takers
            -Volunteers to help during the Dance and Raffle
            -Refreshments
            -Clean-up

Cluster Recognition Night

We will have the Cluster Recognition Night at the October 30th football game - Magruder vs. Paint Branch. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Any student wearing his/her school spirit wear will be admitted free. It is a $5.00 charge for adults.

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10/27 Kindergarten Field Trip to Larriland Farm and Cashell Eats Out (California Tortilla and Coldstone)

10/30 Halloween Parade and Parties

11/2 No School

11/2 5th Grade Sugarloaf Mountain Hike

11/3 PTA Meeting (6:30 Exec Board/7:30 General Meeting) babysitting provided-- Lyme and H1N1 Presentations

11/4 Market Day Pick up 7-8 PM

11/5 Communique Deadline

11/9-13 Canned Food Drive

11/10 Individual Picture Make-ups

11/10 Family Portrait Night

11/11 and 11/12 Early release day and parent conferences

11/11 School Spirit Day- Blue and White Day

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Instrumental Music Information

Attention Instrumental Music students: due to the holiday on Friday, Oct. 16th and a conference Oct. 23rd, Mrs. Spahn will teach all instrumental music students on the next two Mondays, Oct. 19th and 26th.

Art To Remember- Due Oct. 22

Art to Remember due date extended Thursday, October 22

Cashell Eats Out- Oct. 27

We will have a joint Cashell Eats Out at California Tortilla and Coldstone Creamery in downtown Olney (dinner and dessert in one convenient stop) on Tuesday, October 27th.

Here are the details:

California Tortilla
The event runs from 5-8 p.m.
The secret password is: "Cashell Cougars" (This must be said when ordering so the cashier can mark the receipt and it will be counted toward the fundraiser total.)
A whopping 25% of all "Cashell Cougar" sales--both eat in and take out--will go toward the Cashell PTA!

Coldstone Creamery runs their fundraiser from 6-10 p.m.
No password required.
A full 15% of ALL sales during that time period will be donated to the Cashell PTA!

Family Portrait Night- Nov. 10

"Family Portrait Night" will be held on Tuesday, Nov.10th from 5-9 PM in the All PurposeRoom. Details will be coming out in the Wednesday folders. Blanton will be the photographers. For the $20 donation to the PTA, each families will get a free 5X7 portrait. Portraits will be available online. Ths is a great way to get your Holiday Cards, Holiday gifts, etc....

Second Grade Play

The second grade play has been rescheduled. Please change the date on your PTA calendar from October 22, 2009 to the new date of January 14, 2010

Hispanic Parent Breakfast- Oct. 24

The Magruder High School Cluster is hosting a Hispanic Parent Breakfast on Saturday, October 24th from 8:30-11 am in the Magruder High School Cafeteria. You will have an opportunity to meet cluster principals, students, and other parents and hear about resources available to you and your children. Child care is provided.

Sensory Friendly Movie Event

SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE EVENT
Saturday, Oct. 17 and
Saturday, Oct. 24 10:00 a.m.
AMC Theaters Columbia Mall
"Where the Wild Things Are" follows the adventures of Max, a headstrong young boy who leaves home after arguing with his mother -- only to find himself in a mysterious forest bordering a vast sea. Misunderstood and rebellious, Max sets sail to the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns. During the showing the lights will be kept up and the volume will be kept down. Sensory breaks are encouraged. Doors open at 9:30 and the movie starts at 10:00 with no trailers. Sponsored by The Howard County Autism Society and AMC Theatres Columbia Mall

Guiding Your Child

GUIDING YOUR CHILD
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 20 & 27
Nov. 3, 17, & 24
Dec. 1
The Arc of Howard County
11735 Homewood Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
If your child has a developmental disability or delay, a learning disability, an attention problem or hyperactivity, and is experiencing behavioral problems, “Guiding Your Child” will be of interest to you. “Guiding Your Child” is a behavior management course for parents of children with these challenges. Parents will learn how to use current approaches to improve your child’s behavior, help your child experience success, and enhance your family life. The registration fee is $20.00 per family. To register call the Arc at 410-730-0638, x. 223, or email pmclean@archoward.org<mailto:pmclean@archoward.org>.

LD AD/HD Workshop

RECESSION FRIENDLY RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH LD AD/HD
Saturday, October 24, 2009, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Faulkner Ridge Center
10598 Marble Faun Court
Columbia, MD 21044-2235
Parents and professionals who work with students with LD or AD/HD are encouraged to attend this free technology workshop. Opening remarks by Emily Hurd, Instructional Facilitator Psychological Services, Office of Student Services. Topics include:
How to obtain free text reader & writing programs
Tips & tricks for Mac & PC
What’s hiding in the library?
Free Online Resources
Registration is required, please e-mail teaching children with developmental delays. Participants review characteristics of typical child development from birth through five, discuss developmental screening tools, developmental delays and adaptations to assist children with developmental delays. Through interactive simulations, participants will gain an understanding of the challenges children with developmental delays face and have an opportunity to develop accommodations they can utilize themselves. R.S.V.P. by October 25th, 2009 by calling 443-562-4772 or email 303 International Drive, Suite 110
Hunt Valley, MD 21020
Are you considering a Gluten and/or Casein Free diet? Not sure if it is a good fit for you and your family? This workshop will help you make the decision, covering topics such as the potential benefits, shopping strategies for the budget conscious, ready made and easy meal planning, resources and more. Subsequent field trips to local grocery stores will be scheduled during the workshop so that participants can put into action what they learned.
Lauren I. Mirkin, MS, CNS, CN is a board- certified holistic nutritionist with more than 20 years experience helping people of all ages discover and experience the benefits of healthier eating. She has a special interest in designing therapeutic diets for those on the autism spectrum and those with mood or concentration difficulties. This workshop is FREE but registration is required, please call 443-330-5370. Presented by Pathfinders for Autism.443-923-7680 or visit www.autismconference.kennedykrieger.org<http://www.autismconference.kennedykrieger.org/>

Autism Conference

ADVANCEMENTS IN AUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION
(Kennedy Krieger Institute Annual Conference)
Thursday and Friday, October 29 & 30 2009
The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt
6501 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
This year’s conference will focus on advancements in early detection and early diagnosis of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In addition, early intervention strategies and treatment through adolescence will also be discussed.
This course is intended for physicians, educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, policy makers, parents, and social workers. For more information please contact Hannah Klausner

Emotional Disabilities Forum

A FORUM ON CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS
Thursday, Nov. 12, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The University of Maryland Alumni Center
College Park, MD
The Maryland Department of Education (MSDE), in conjunction with other organizations, presents A Forum on Children with Emotional Disabilities in Educational Settings. Discuss Maryland’s data and outcomes on students with emotional disabilities, hear youth and family perspectives, and review recommendations for supporting students with emotional disabilities. For more information please contact Karla Saval, cwells@msde.state.md.us<mailto:cwells@msde.state.md.us>.

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10/19 Pre-K and 1st Grade Field Trips to Sharp's Farm
10/22 Art to Remember Due Date
10/22 Sally Foster Pick-up
10/24 Hispanic Parent Breakfast
10/27 Kindergarten Field Trip to Larriland Farm and Cashell Eats Out (California Tortilla and Coldstone)
10/30 Halloween Parade and Parties
11/2 No School
11/3 PTA Meeting (6:30 Exec Board/7:30 General Meeting) babysitting provided
11/4 Market Day Pick up 7-8 PM
11/5 Communique Deadline

2009-2010 PTA Leadership

updated September 2

Executive Board

President: Amy Weichel
President-Elect: Jane Carstea
Vice President: Barbara Haslam
Treasurer:   Miguel Ruiz & Bill Hicks
Recording Secretary: Nancy Carlson
Corresponding Secretary: Christine Setzer
Delegate:   Patrick Dunn
Principal:   Maureen Ahern Stamoulis
At Large Members: Shadie Guynn, Damon Riley & Toni Skladany

PTA Coordinator
Ellen Dunn

Building & Grounds: Ellen Dunn
Green Team: Susan Phillips & Barbara Haslam
Holiday Canned Food Drive: Jane Isaac
Holiday Toy & Coat Drive: Katie Dwyer
Membership: Ellen Dunn
NAACP: Kathy Armstrong
Nominating Committee: Maryline Sharp, OPEN & OPEN
Programs for Meetings: Susan Phillips & Lita Yates
Volunteers: Denise Dorsie

Ways & Means

Coordinator: Nancy Chill

Art to Remember: Pam Neidhart & OPEN
BINGO Night: Natalie Perez & Kathy Toscano
BoxTops & Labels: Michele Zemel
Family Portrait Night: Sarah Perry
Grocery Certificates: Amy Crawford
Market Day: Pam Neidhart & OPEN
Sally Foster: Nancy Chill
School Supplies: Maria Pinto

Communications

Coordinator: Damon Riley

Calendar: Elaine Weiskopf
Conquista: Liz Crickey & Lita Yates
Directory: Liz Crickey
Newsletter: Christine Cutino & OPEN
Website: Damon Riley & Aldona Debold
Yearbook: Damon Riley & Jennifer Cheadle

School Spirit

Coordinator: Shadie Guynn

Back-to-School Picnic: Shadie Guynn & Katie Dwyer
Cashell Eats Out: Katie Dwyer
Hospitality: Christine Setzer & Michele Davidson
School Spirit Days: Shadie Guynn
Spirit Wear: Sophie Stopak
Staff Appreciation: Christine Setzer & Holly Ford
Variety Show: Dawn Conine

Academic Enhancement

Coordinator: Susan Phillips

Curriculum Enhancement
Computers & Technology: Toni Skladany
Gifted & Talented: Maria Hopwood
Health & Safety: Lori Leber, Lucy Gurton & OPEN
Reading Programs: Susan Phillips
Special Needs: Kathy Toscano

Extra Curricular
Book Fairs: Leslie Reed & Marta Bliese
Creative Kids: Amy Auville
Cultural Arts: Eileen DeMarco
FLES: Kathy Armstrong
Science Fair: Margarete DePamphilis
Young Rembrandts: Sarah Perry

April 16, 2009

Cashell Brick Order Form

You don't want to miss the chance to order your very own commemorative brick for the new Cashell courtyard.

The easy part is downloading a Cashell Brick Order Form . It may be harder to decide what to write on the brick. :-)

April 14, 2009

Redland PTA Dinner Theatre for Fifth Grade Student Families

The Redland PTA is hosting a very popular event and would like to invite Cashell’s 5th Grade Families
Attending this event is an excellent opportunity for incoming families to socialize with the Redland Community.

FAMILY OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE DINNER THEATRE
When:     Wednesday, April 22rd (NEXT WEDNESDAY) 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where:     Redland Middle School Cafeteria
            Note: Dinners are also available for pick-up
Cost:     $10 per Dinner (children 8 & under $5)

            The dinner provided by our friends at Outback Steakhouse is:
Steak, Chicken, Baked Potato, Caesar Salad and Bread

Please plan to stay for a great family event. Entertainment will be provided.

Flyers and registration forms are being sent home in back pack mail this week or can be downloaded from Redland PTA Outback Dinner Theatre Registration Form.

April 13, 2009

Cashell Variety Show
The Cashell Variety show was a a tremendous send off to spring break! Thank you Madame Director Dawn Conine, row moms, emcee, back stage crew, art crew, sound, photo and videography folks, and, of course, the Cashell performers for a great show! Many thanks to everyone who helped with this marquis labor of love.

Young Rembrandts

A new session of Young Rembrandts will start April 14 and run through June 2 on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15 in Room 15. The theme is cartoon drawing. Please be sure to sign up your budding artists for this fun experience.

New Cashell Courtyard

We could use some help from folks who have experience writing grants to request money for our new courtyard.

Volunteers for Moving Cashell back to its new School

The new school is going to be ready this summer and we're going to pack up Cashell at North Lake and get ready to move in to the new school. If you didn't have a chance to help with the move to North Lake, now is your chance to be part of history. If you helped move Cashell to North lake, you'll definitely want to close the loop and help get things packed for the move to our brand new school!

PTA Help

As we approach the end of the school year (who can believe it?), we've started planning for next year's events and we need your help. There are some key PTA positions to fill including president (it's time for someone else to have the fun?), co-treasurer, secretary, and Communique editor. There is always room for people who want to have a great time getting to know their neighbors and helping with our kids and school. The Cashell PTA rocks and it's all because of the tremendous energy and commitment of you and your friends and friends to be.

Communique

The Cashell Communique is ready for your reading pleasure. The on-line version is available now at http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/cashelles/pta/communique/200904.pdf .

Community Interest Notices

Magruder Used Book Sale
Come bring friends and family to the Magruder PTSA's first Used Book
Sale, Saturday, April 18, in the cafeteria, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thousands of great children's, teen's, and adult books. Hardcovers $2, soft covers $1; cash only.

April 12, 2009

Communique President's Message
By Patrick Dunn

Spring is in the air and what better way to start the season than with the first-ever Family Dance and Silent Auction. It was a great success! Many people contributed to this new event including co-chairs Susan Phillips and Ellen Dunn, auction coordinators Debra VanHorn and Joyce Gardner, and graphic designer Christine Cutino. The Dance and Auction was a great way to get out and meet some friends, compete for neat items and dance the night away. This was a wonderful fund raising event that will really help the PTA fund projects in the new Cashell. Please see Susan Phillips' article later in the Communique for more details.

The Cashell Variety Show was once again a stellar affair and rightly claimed the title- "We are the Stars!" Many thanks to Dawn Conine and her supporting cast who helped organize and run the show. From the props, the decorations, the music, the costumes- it was an evening filled with entertainment by our Cashell kids. It was great to see so many Cashell stars shine through the night.

Congratulations to Bar-T for their winning of the Cashell before and after school child care contract in a competitive renewal award process. Many thanks to the members of the parent and staff committee who volunteered their time to review the proposals and interview the candidates: Meredith Singer, Lois Freedman, Jane Carstea, Walt McDonough, myself and Mrs. Stamoulis. Thanks also go to Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Stamoulis who organized the meetings and kept us well provisioned.

The PTA sponsored a visit of children's book authors to Cashell the first week in April. This was a wonderful opportunity for the students to meet the authors of the books they read, and get an autographed copy of the book if they wish. Thank you to Mrs. Skladany who organizes the event and ensures the students get the most out of this unique opportunity.

This month's activities are an example of the energy and dedication of your Cashell PTA. With the approach of the school year end, it's time to consider how you might be able to help next year with the PTA as a committee chair or PTA officer. We're going to need a president, co-treasurer, recording secretary, and there's always room for folks who want to meet their fellow parents and have a good time helping their kids and their school. Don't forget all the help we will need helping to pack up once again and organize at the new Cashell. Please consider adding PTA activities to your busy schedule. It's an important way to help enrich the educational experience of your children!

Our next PTA meeting will be help in the Media Center at 7:30 pm on May 5. Childcare will be provided. I look forward to seeing you there!

23 March

SPRING FAMILY DANCE & SILENT AUCTION

The Cashell Family Dance and Silent Auction was a tremendous success!
Many thanks to:
Ellen Dunn and Susan Phillips who came up with the idea and ran with it,
Debra VanHorn and Joyce Gardner who coordinated the auction,
Christine Cutino, who designed the graphics,
our volunteer teens who kept the refreshments moving,
everyone who donated auction items,
everyone who bid at the auction,
the dancers who kept the party moving, and
the many folks who set up, moved furniture, decorated, and cleaned up.
And to Maureen Ahern Stamoulis who supported us in this new venture.

Who would have thought the All Purpose Room could look so good?

Cashell Yearbook
The PTA is taking orders for yearbooks now. So far, 115 books have been
ordered. Families that have not placed orders should receive a new copy
of the order form in this week's Wednesday folder. Don't be left out!
Order a 2009 Cashell Yearbook. If you have questions, contact Damon
Riley at 301-570-1643 or damon@damonriley.net.

Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented Students
Mrs. Hochstadtwanted everyone to know about the Maryland Summer Centers
program for gifted and talented students. You can get full details and
application forms at
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented/centers

Earth Hour
Saturday March 28, 2009 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
2009 Earth Hour has a goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as
part of this global movement. Earth Hour is a global call to action for
every individual, every business, and every community.
Pledge your support to Vote Earth during this Earth Hour by simply
switching off your lights this one hour, Saturday, March 28 @ 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
For more information please visit:
http://www2096 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Any questions please contact: Barbara_M_Ruppel@mcpsmd.org
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/greenschoolsfocus/sert.shtm