Stone MS PTSA Weekly Message
May 20, 2016
Calendar
May 20 – Current 6th graders from Cub Run ES, Deer Park ES, London Towne ES, and Virginia Run ES are invited to Bingo at Stone, 6:00pm-7:30pm
May 25 – NJHS meeting, 2:15pm
May 26 – PTSA meeting, 6pm – topic is Drug Awareness for Parents
May 26 – Spring Band Concert, 7pm
May 30 - Student Holiday
End of Year 8th Grade celebration
The PTSA will sponsor the End of Year 8th Grade celebration on Thursday, June 16 from 6pm - 8:30pm. All 8th graders in good standing are invited to attend. Tickets for the party will go on sale on Thursday June 9, 2016 - Tuesday June 14 during all lunches. Tickets will be $5.00.
We do need volunteers to make this party a success. Please go to the following link to sign up to volunteer or donate food, drinks, or gift cards:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4ba8ac2cab9-volunteer1
We look forward to a great night. Thanks in advance for your support to make this celebration a night to remember for our kids!
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome awareness - One of our students at Stone MS is raising funds and awareness for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Please see the link for more information.
https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/taylor-smith-21/dream33
May PTSA Meeting - Drug Awareness for Parents. What parents should know about the current trends in alcohol and drug use…and tips for raising drug free kids. Parents only.
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.
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
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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