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Stone MS PTSA Keep in Touch
April 14, 2016
Calendar
April 14 – Talent Show Performance, 2:30pm
April 15– Stone vs Lanier (basketball) @ Stone, 6:30pm
April 20 – Restaurant Night at McDonalds (5931 Fort Drive, Centreville, VA. It’s the one on Rt. 28 near the movie theater), 5pm-8pm.
April 21 – Students Released 2 hours early
April 22 – Student Holiday
Basketball game - Stone vs Lanier at Stone, April 15.
Huge shout-out to Vanessa Moore, Lisa Lattomus, Julieann Weston, Katie Weston, and Anna Pandey for volunteering to work ticket sales and concessions! Thank you for your time ladies!
Restaurant Night – Spirit Night at McDonald’s! Please join us at McDonald’s (5931 Fort Dr, Centreville, VA) on Wednesay, April 20, 5pm-8pm. We can earn 15% - 20% of all sales! Money earned will be spent on technology for students.
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2-6.
We think our teachers are fabulous! For Teacher Appreciation week, we are hosting a catered lunch on Wednesday, May 4th. We are asking parents to donate desserts, waters and small gift cards ($5 or $10). We are hosting a raffle for the teachers during each of their 3 lunch periods. We hope to have 3 winners per lunch period. If you can donate dessert, water or a gift card, please visit the signup genius.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4ba9ae23a57-teacher
Thank you to Susan Patterson, Vanessa Moore, Lisa Wallington and Jessica Obara for volunteering for Teacher Appreciation Week!
International Week – May 2-6
Stone’s PTSA and the school multicultural committee are planning an International Week for the week of May 2nd. There will be daily themes and multicultural trivia. On Wednesday, May 4, 2:30pm-4:30pm, we will hold an International Festival. We need parent help to make this a success! For the International Festival, students will visit stations, learn about places around the world and have a food sample. The stations are Africa, Asia, France, South America, Australia, and Central America/Caribbean. We need parents/students to make tri-fold presentation boards for each station. We are also asking parents to donate food samples for each station (committee is still deciding what food will be offered at each station), paper goods for food samples, mini waters and 4 small gift cards ($5 each) for contests. Please consider volunteering for this exciting event!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4ba9ae23a57-international
Thank you to Monica Coleman, Mandy Piazza, Kathy Dill, Iren Fertel and Melanie Paris for volunteering to plan and carry out International Week! And thanks to the Stone MS teacher committee lead by Ms. Cooper!
Stone MS PTSA Board - Would you like to serve on the Stone MS PTSA board next year? If interested, please contact our nomination chairperson, Lisa Liskey. theliskeys@yahoo.com.
Special Education information All these opportunities are FREE unless noted.
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) helps parents of students with disabilities. It sponsors workshops, has a lending library, and has Parent Liaisons to help parents solve problems.
www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc English: 703-204-3941 Español: 703-204-3955.
Adapted Sports and Recreation Guide
http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/documents/AdaptedSportsRecreationGuide2016.pdf
List of Special Needs Summer Camps 2016
http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/resources/additional/summer_camps/index.shtml
iCan Bike After School Program
A week-long program at 10 different FCPS Middle Schools during March, April, May or June.
Ambulatory students with disabilities (ages 8 and older) learn to ride two-wheel bicycles by using adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program, and trained staff. Student volunteers help.
Flyer: www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/resources/events/documents/FCPSiCanBikeAfterSchool.pdf
Accessibility Summit: A Conference of the Special Needs Community
Fri. & Sat. April 15 & 16 McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
Over 40 workshops and 50 exhibitors on numerous topics, products, and services for those in the special needs community. $135 +
Register: www.AccessibilitySummit.org
Parenting for Independence: Realistic Expectations and Tools for Fostering Age Appropriate Autonomy from Kindergarten through High School
Wed. April 20, 7:30 - 8:30 pm The Auburn School 3800 Concorde Pkwy. Suite 500 Chantilly
Learn appropriate expectations for autonomy across different ages, and how to help kids with ASD become independent. Technology tools will be included.
Registration required: www.theauburnschool.org/forms.cfm?myForm=11022
Wings For All
April 23, 8:00am Dulles International Airport
This airport rehearsal provides families with a child with a significant disability an opportunity to practice going through security and boarding a plane. Airport personnel also practice their skills.
Register: fs30.formsite.com/wingsforautism/form108/index.html Questions: 703 208-1119 x112
Growth Mindset
Wed. April 27, 7:00 pm Oakwood School 7210 Braddock Road, Annandale
Learn about the power of a growth mindset and how to put growth mindset concepts to work at home. Register: www.oakwoodschool.com/beyond-academics/opa/opa-speaker-series/index.aspx or 703 941-5788
ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Trusts, & Financial Planning
Mon. May 2, 7:30 - 9:00 pm Community Rm B, McLean Bible Church 8925 Leesburg Pk. Vienna
Jessica Pannell, Attorney will present information on long term planning for individuals with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities.
RSVP appreciated but not required: erin.roundtree@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2938
Introduction to Special Education
Tue. May 3, 7 - 9 pm FCPS Parent Resource Center 2334 Gallows Rd., Entr. 1, Dunn Loring
This workshop will help parents understand the special education process, build a network of support, collaborate with school staff, and develop an understanding of how to help their child.
Registration required: www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc or 703 941-5788
Webinar: Fun Ahead: Creating Your Family’s Summer Bucket List
Thur. May 5, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a healthy, happy summer with this presentation by kinship expert Dr. Kathy Dial.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1384638454764461825 or 703 539-2904
Mind in the Making - Self-Directed, Engaged Learning
Fri. May 6, 10 am - 12:30 pm Parent Resource Center 2334 Gallows Rd., Entr. 1, Dunn Loring
Learn strategies for improving this skill, the importance of it in children's lives, and activities to promote the skill at home. Bring your lunch and stay until 1:30 pm to learn more.
Registration required: www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc or 703 941-5788
Coping Strategies for Anxious Children Ages 8 - 17: What Parents Need to Know
Fri. May 13, 10:00 am - noon Parent Resource Center 2334 Gallows Rd., Entr. 1, Dunn Loring
This presentation will cover the science and biological roots of anxiety, how to change anxious thinking, and current treatment options, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Register: www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc or 703 941-5788
Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool! Session 4
Friday, May 20, 10:00 am - noon Parent Resource Center 2334 Gallows Rd., Entr. 1, Dunn Loring
Put your own oxygen mask on first to become the cool, calm, connected parent your child really needs to develop the mutually respectful, cooperative, and loving relationship that you crave with your child. Registration required: www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc or 703 941-5788
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Alexandria Parent Support meets the 4th Monday each month 6:30-7:30 pm at Aldersgate UM Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd. Alex. Contact: Jenny adhdparentmountvernon@gmail.com
West Fairfax CHADD Parent Support Group meets each 2nd & last Thurs. at 7:30 pm (April 14 & 28) Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax Contact Sharon clintob@aol.com.
Oakton ADHD Parent Group meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at 7:30 pm at Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place. Contact Maureen Gill: maureen@adhdcoachforparents.com
Support Group for Middle School Students with ADHD meets the first Sunday of each month 2:00 - 3:00 pm 4031 Univ. Dr. Fairfax Enter on South St. No parents!
Call 703-403-3335 to enter the building. Contact: coach@BrainRelief.org (703) 641-8940
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness builds better lives for those affected by mental illness.
Family Support Groups: www.nami-northernvirginia.org/families-and-friends.html
OCD Family Support Group
1st Mon. of each Month, 7:30 pm St. Andrew’s Epis. Church, 4000 Lorcom, La. Arlington
Contact: 202-215-5859 familygroupocd@verizon.net
PTSA Board
President-Kim Beamon, akbeamon@aol.com
Vice-President-Amy German, amylgerman@aol.com
Treasurer-Mindy Conway, minconway@verizon.net
Secretary-Lisa Lattomus, lattomi@yahoo.com
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