International Night/PTA Meeting TONIGHT May 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We will celebrate heritage, talents, and sample food from different countries. Please sign up HERE to contribute a traditional dish, display a table of cultural items, or take part in our talent show. For information contact Loan Withrow loanhmle@yahoo.com or Pooja Clayton claytonpooja@gmail.com  

Teacher Appreciation Week Is May 6th - 10th! We have an exciting celebration planned to recognize and THANK our wonderful teachers and specialists! The PTA will be providing breakfast, popcorn bar, lunch from Paisano's and a special treat on Thursday of that week. There are several opportunities for parents to volunteer to help make the week a success! Please sign up HERE

Class Placement Requests for 2019-2020:  Each year we invite parents to provide input on their child's class placement for the coming year.  We ask you to describe the type of environment in which your child will thrive, as well as to identify your child's strengths and areas of growth. Please note that we do not honor requests for teachers by name, gender, race, ethnicity, or any other identifying factors.  We do not honor requests to place your child with a friend unless they are new to AAP Level IV or there is a social/emotional need documented by a doctor, an IEP, or a 504 plan.  To provide input, please complete the form at this LINK.

Positivity Project (P2) Weekly Update: This week we focused on Purpose

The P2 Blog tells us: "This strength means that you value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best. Leadership can be both formal and informal. It is concerned with getting others to do what needs to be done while maintaining group morale to ensure readiness to act in the future. This character strength’s focus is on the personal qualities of leaders, rather than the practice of leadership."

Please visit the KMES Positivity Project web page at this LINK!

Our next area of focus will be:  Leadership 

Order your 2019-2020 School Supplies from May 1st – July 17th! Save time and money driving from store-to-store and “go green” by ordering online this year. Your child’s supply kit includes the exact teacher requested supplies and ships directly to the school before the first day of class! Log on  http://www.sproutsupplies.com/supplykits  and enter KMES001 Select the appropriate grade pack for next year. Order before June 1st and “Like” Sprout on Facebook to get an entry into a drawing to win your supply kit FREE!

LBSS PTSA Invitation to rising 7th Grade families to meet the new LBSS Principal, Dr. Daniel Smith, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 7 pm in the LBSS Lecture Hall. Dr. Smith, will outline his vision for LBSS.  He will also seek input on what makes LBSS great and opportunities for growth and improvement.  Further, we will elect PTSA officers for the 2019 – 2020 school year.  This is a unique opportunity for incoming LBSS families to hear from LBSS leadership and the PTSA.   And, if individuals or families become PTSA members by Tuesday, May 7, 2019, they can participate in the election of officers as well. For additional information on joining the LBSS PTSA, please go to this link: https://lbssptsa.org/membership/join-now/.  For more information email  Secretary@LBSSPTSA.org.

Chipotle Spirit Night Monday, May 6th, 5:00-9:00! Bring your family and friends to dinner at Chipotle in Springfield Plaza (by Trader Joe's) 7108 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22150. Show the flyer in your Thursday Folder or located online HERE  and 33% will be donated to your PTA! See you there!

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