HIGHLIGHTS!!
You don’t want to miss the
February workshop
College Financial Aid planning
Thursday, February 19, 2009
7:00pm
Fort Foote Elementary School MPR
It's never too early...
The time to plan is NOW!
Patriot’s Technology Training Center (an FFES partner) has invited Summit Scholars to speak to our students and parents about college preparation.
Summit Scholars is an educational advising company that services a community of students and parents who want to engage in comprehensive college preparation and planning. Summit Scholars are students on their way to reaching their own personal educational summit. They are becoming the very best students that they can.
Speaker-
Priscilla O’Neill
President of Summit Scholars
Teacher of College and Career Planning
COAT DRIVE
As you may know, we held a coat drive earlier this school year. Thanks to Fort Foote Baptist Church’s Missionary Ministry and several FFES parents and staff members we provided coats, hats, scarves and gloves to a lot of students/families. Unfortunately, we still have students in need of coats. If you have any new or gently worn coats that you wish to donate, please contact Ms Kindred.
We need the following sizes:
Girls… 7, 10 (need 2), 12 (need 2), M, 14, XL or 18,
Junior small
Boys…7 and 14
Thanks!
KUDOS to
Antonyo Stevens, Jose Rivera, Quran Barnes, Asmel Lopez and Maurice Harris. Thanks to Ms Amber Harrelson and Mr. Eric Henderson (team coaches) these five students participated in the Maryland FIRST LEGO League Tournament on Saturday, Jan 31st at UMBC in the Retriever Athletic Center (RAC). The RAC is UMBC's Basketball arena. Hundreds of students (and their families) who have an interest in technology and robotics attended the Maryland FIRST LEGO League State Tournament.
There were:
- 26 Junior FIRST LEGO League teams with great displays and projects
- Dozens of other exhibits
- 88 FIRST LEGO League teams of 4-10 kids who had worked for months to compete in four competition areas and try for a chance to go to the world championships in Atlanta.
For More Information
- Official MD FLL Site: http://www.fllmaryland.org
- Official MD JrFLL Site: http://www.jfllmaryland.com
- Official FIRST LEGO League Site: http://www.firstlegoleague.org
FREE TUTORING PROGRAM!
H.O.P.E.
“Helping Our Pupils Excel”
A 16 week tutorial program to enhance and improve the grades and self-concept of youth in grades 3-12.
The weekly sessions are held
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm
at the Oxon Hill Staff Development Center
Because we follow PGCPS decisions during inclement weather, our first session moved to February 3, 2009
Brochures are available.
Please contact Ms Kindred (DKindredFtFootePL@yahoo.com) if
you would like to receive a copy of the brochure.
VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME!
If transportation is an issue, please contact Ms Kindred.
UPCOMING EVENTS!!
Parent Information Night(s)
Hosted by: Dr. William Hite,
Interim Superintendent PGCPS
February 3, 2009 7:00 p.m.
James Madison Middle School
7300 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
February 4, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Eugene Burroughs Middle School
14400 Berry Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
This will be an opportunity to meet with Dr. Hite. Allow him to share his vision for our school system and receive feedback from you regarding your beliefs and goals for our school system.
You are invited to the following event…
Girl Power: Put Downs, Popularity & Cliques
Is your daughter worried about cliques and fitting in? Does she struggle with her interpersonal relationships with other girls? This workshop is designed to help girls understand why other girls may be mean, gossip, or reject them from activities. This workshop will include: 1) helping girls develop more effective ways of responding to difficult social interactions 2) learning skills for coping with the ups and downs of friendship, and 3) learning ways to feel better about relationships with other girls.
When: February 7, 2009
Where: Accokeek Library
Time: 3:00pm
Estudios Universitarios a su Alcance
Un Taller Gratis en Español
sábado, 7 de febrero, 2009 de 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
en el edificio “Adele H. Stamp Student Union”
en la Universidad de Maryland, College Park
Información en Español para padres y estudiantes de todas las escuelas del condado
Grado 12—Como pagar los gastos de la Universidad y ayuda en llenar el formulario del FAFSA
Grado 11—El proceso de aplicación a la Universidad y para la ayuda financiera
Grados 9 y 10—Como tener éxito en la escuela y prepararse para la Universidad
Grados 6, 7 y 8—Preparación temprana para su sueño universitario
¡ Y Más ! • Feria Universitaria Bilingüe • Feria de agencias comunitarias • Invitados de honor
• Desayuno • Paseos Universitarios • Información para adultos también
¡Gane premios donados por las empresas del área!
Patrocinado por la Oficina de Consejería Escolar Profesional, Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles,
Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Prince George, en colaboración con la Universidad de Maryland, College Park.
Para más información llame al 301-445-8460
BLACK ENGINEERS OF THE YEAR AWARDS CONFERENCE
February 21, 2009
Baltimore Convention Center
Join us on our 11th Annual Bus Trip to Baltimore, Saturday, February 21, 2009. Patriots’ Annual Bus Trip to Baltimore is a valuable experience for our students. We look forward to the 2009 conference, where hundreds of organizations will be available to help our youth focus on the importance of science, math and engineering and develop the necessary leadership skills to be successful in their future. Come join us and experience a unique opportunity to network with the representatives for future career and academic opportunities. The cost is $20 for members/Chaperones and $40 for non-members which will include transportation, lunch, and a T-Shirt and 2008-2009 PatroTech Science Club Membership which expires July 31, 2009. The bus will depart at 8:00am from Patriots. For more information or to register, call 301-925-9350.
Fort Foote students, please contact Ms Kindred for details.
Lovely Little Ladies and Big Buddies will be meeting soon! If you are interested, in grade 5 or 6, and have not turned in an application, please contact Ms Kindred. The applications are located in the Parent Resource Center.
Mentors are also welcome! It is our goal to match mentors to each student this year.
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