Green Tip from Quinn
If you ever go on a picnic or something of that nature, remember to look around for trash in case you dropped any. “Take only a photograph. Leave only a footprint.”
The Silent Journey
"The Silent Journey" was a great success. If you are curious about the event, you may talk to a teacher or to one of the attendees: Giri Addanki, Marie Cox, Marie Keefer, Muralidhar Konathala, Gene Lanzillo, Kym Liebler, Mary Maguire, Carrie Saathoff, Amit Sharma, and Pooja Sharma. We also have five future EWMS parents in attendance!
Alumni Update Josh Morris-Levenson, a senior at Tatnall, was named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and was selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Devin Morrison, a junior at Cab Calloway, is involved in a master class focusing on the art of Chinese brush painting. Michaela Snead is studying Biology at Mt. Holyoke. She plans a career in veterinary medicine. Mackenzie Snead is also studying Biology, though she is at Columbia. Elsje Bean lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Chris, and two sons. Melanie Bean holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and works at VCU. She, her husband, Jason, and their daughter live in Richmond, VA. Caroline Bean is head of media relations for the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Association.
Fundraising News
Remember The Exchange on Market Street when you are contemplating dinner out. This is the restaurant that is sponsoring our Chili Cook-off on April 17, 2010.
There are a few slots left for amateur chefs in the chili cook-off contest. If you are considering entering, get your form in pronto. We are especially interested in vegetarian chilis as we have a nice mix of meat-lover varieties.
Read Across America Day, Tuesday, March 2
Grab Your Hat and Read with the Cat! On Tuesday, March 2 Elementary Workshop Montessori School will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday, Read Across America Day. Share the day with us by bringing your favorite Dr. Seuss book and wearing your craziest hat. Parents, grandparents, and/or guardians are invited to come in to read to children on that day. Let your child’s teacher know if/when we can expect you!
World Maths Day
World Maths Day is Wednesday, March 3rd. We will be observing the day with students around the world as we do math problems on the computer! We will use the official website to complete math problems: http://www.worldmathsday.com.
Students 5 years old and older will have their own log in and can choose to play up to 500 times during the day. Each game is 1 minute long. The log-ons will be sent home through email in case children want to work on this at home!
Assembly Line
Wilmington Mayor, James Baker was the guest speaker at last Friday’s assembly. He spoke to the children about public service and being mayor. Teachers and children alike were impressed by how calm and relaxed he seemed, despite the high-pressure job he has, and were grateful that he took the time from his busy schedule to visit EWMS.
Green Garden Club
The Green Garden Club will not be meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 25, 2010. Children should be picked up at their regular pick up time.
Conferences
Conferences are scheduled for Friday, March 5 and Monday, March 8, 2010. We thank you in advance for prioritizing your conference(s) and clearing your own schedules to be here. If you will need childcare for either day or simply during your conference, please sign up using the attached form or speak with Laura Messinger. (Children may not be left unattended in the school during conferences.)
Parents’ Meeting
The EWMS board is sponsoring a State of the School address and meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 19, 2010 and invites all EWMS families to attend.
Paid Advertisement Gateway Stables is holding a Spring Break Riding Camp. A pamphlet and flier are coming home in lunchbox mail today.
Images from: BarrysClipart.com, E. Sharon Francis
Calendar
Tuesday, 03/02
Read Across America Day
Wednesday, 03/03
World Maths Day
Friday, 03/05 and
Monday, 03/08
Conferences: Day Care Available
Saturday, 03/20
Maintenance Day, 8:00 AM – Noon
Monday, 03/22 – Friday, 03/26
Spring Break, No School
Monday, 03/29
School Re-opens
Friday, 02/02
No School
Thursday, 04/15
All School Trip
Saturday, 04/17
Maintenance Day, 8:00 AM – Noon
Chili Cook-off Fundraiser, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Monday, 04/19
Parents’ Meeting, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 04/21
Pot luck dinner to kick off TV Turn-off Week, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Calendar