Stone MS PTSA Weekly Message
May 5, 2016
Calendar
May 2-6 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2–6 - International Week
May 4 – Teacher Appreciation Lunch
May 5 – International Festival, 2:30-4:30
May 9 – Spring Pictures
May 11 – School Nurse Day
May 13 – All “A” Celebration, 10:00am
May 14 – Native Plant Sale
May 19 – Spartan Run, 2:15pm
May 20 – Current 6th graders are invited to Bingo at Stone, 6:00pm-7:30pm
May 25 – NJHS meeting, 2:15pm
May 26 – Spring Band Concert, 7pm
May 30 Student Holiday
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2-6
Have you written a note to your child’s teacher? Has your child written a note? Please take a minute to express your appreciation. It means so much!
Thank you to all of the awesome volunteers who donated items for the Teacher Appreciation lunch. Thank you to Diane Mitchell, Cherie Kronimus, Liz MacDonald, Jennifer George, JulieAnn Weston, Amy Roundtree, Cathy Green, Melissa Tucker, Tammy Lassiter, Nancy Render, Anna Pandey and Stephanie Kohout.
Thank you to Susan Patterson and Vanessa Moore for planning and serving the lunch! The teachers loved it!
International Week – The format for International Week has changed a little. The after school gathering will be Thursday, May 5. We will have an area for tri-folds, food samples and artifacts but will not have formal stations. Kids will enjoy international games, music and dancing. Hot dogs, chips and salsa will be served.
For International Week on Friday, May 6 – Dress up as a tourist. (e.g. fanny pack, sunglasses, cameras, shorts, floral/Hawaiian shirts, etc.)
BoxTops Competition – Please send your BoxTops to school and have your child give them to their Panther Block teacher. We are holding our last competition of the year. It adds up! Please send your BoxTops to school. Mr. Kogut’s panther block won the last competition.
Glory Days Fundraiser – If you went to Glory Days during the fundraiser, please send your itemized receipt to the school office ASAP.
“Chomp and Chat” Staff Breakfast – Thank you to the following people for making the last PTSA chomp and chat of the year a success! Thank you Cherie Kronimus, Karen Mychalus, Lisa VanLahr, Lisa Liskey, Wanda Miller, Kristi Simmons, Kelly Bobek, Joanna Jankowski, Nancy Render, Diane Mitchell, Heather Stalfort, Lakshmi Kanakala, Sara Crowe, Stephanie Tarrant, Liz MacDonald, Lois Hale and Kim Beamon
Special Education information
Parent Information Relating to Special Education
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.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Resource Guide
www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/documents/2016ASDRESOURCEGUIDEFINAL.pdf
List of Special Needs Summer Camps 2016
http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/resources/additional/summer_camps/index.shtml
Materials from the FCPS 11th Annual Special Education Conference
Now available at www.fcps.edu/dss/conference/2016/materials/
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
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
Diagnosing Decoding Issues in Students of All Ages
Sat. May 7, 9 am - 12:15 pm Siena School 1300 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD
Learn about and practice using Really Great Reading's Diagnostic Decoding Survey, which is an easy and efficient way to pinpoint specific decoding weaknesses.
Register: http://dcida.org/events
Beyond Consequences
Sat. May 7, 9:00 am -3:00 pm Lutheran Ch. of the Abiding Presence 6304 Lee Chapel Rd. Burke
Learn how to help a child at his core emotional level during times of defiance, aggression, and disrespect so that you can connect with even the most difficult and resistant child.
Register: http://www.beyondconsequences.com/#!washington-dc/c16fx $20 includes book
Medicaid Waiver Redesign: What Does it Mean for Me?
Tues. May 10, 7-9 pm Arc of Greater Prince William 13505 Hillendale Dr. Tr. Rm. 2, Woodbridge
Moms in Motion will explain how changes in the Virginia Medicaid long term care waivers will affect many families. Child care is available only with registration.
Register by email: jrussell@arcgpw.org
Coping Strategies for Anxious Children Ages 8 - 17: What Parents Need to Know
Fri. May 13, 10:00 am - noon FCPS 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
World of Possibilities Expo
Sat. May 14, 11 am – 4 pm Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston 4610 Fairfax Dr. Arlington
This Caring Communities Expo will include a wide variety of disability related resources, including local agencies and support groups, exhibitors, demonstrations, book signings, and repair services.
More information: http://expo.caringcommunities.org
Learning about SSDI, SSI, Medicare & Medicaid
Sun. May 15, 1 - 3:30 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N.16th St Arlington
Learn how SSDI, SSI, Medicare & Medicaid might be helpful to you or a family member. An introduction will be followed by a panel presentation and Q&A.
www.nami-northernvirginia.org
Building on Independence through Transportation & Mobility Workshop
Thur. May 19, 7-9 pm JCNV 8900 Little River Tnpk. Fairfax
Services in Northern Virginia that help individuals with disabilities navigate various forms of transportation will be presented. A resource fair with public and private providers is included.
RSVP: calford@financialguide.com or 703 865-6502
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
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 the differences between ABLE accounts and special needs trusts, including when they should be established.
RSVP appreciated but not required: erin.roundtree@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2938
Summer Mindfulness
Fri. June 3, 10:00 am - noon Dunn Loring Center 2334 Gallows Rd. Entr. 1 Dunn Loring
Learn mindfulness tools that you can teach your children this summer to help them manage stress and difficult emotions, reduce anxiety, and increase the ability to self-calm, focus, and sustain attention.
Register: www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc or 703 941-5788
Tech Thursday- Write On Into Summer!
Thur. June 9,10:00 am - noon Dunn Loring Ctr. 2334 Gallows Road Entr. 1 Dunn Loring
Explore FUN websites that your children will want to use to practice writing over the summer! Learn about technology tools and strategies that can help struggling writers.
Register: 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 Parent Support Group meets each 2nd & last Thurs. at 7:30 pm (May 12 & 26) 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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