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K i d ’s C o r n e r — Continued from page 30 CPATAHARRLEULEARINNMTGOSAN! LTL
Encourage Reading. Reading is the App store. Additionally, parent B.A.S.E.
vital to a child’s success. By reading newsletters will contain pertinent
out loud to your children, reading information, such as messages from Before & After School Enrichment
along with them, or having them the principal, event dates and times,
read to themselves, parents help their counselor messages, and teacher @ Thurmont Primary School
children to succeed. Additionally, information, and will be distributed
when parents model this behavior by via FOF or email distribution lists. Serving Thurmont Primary and
reading themselves, they inspire their Elementary Children Grades K-5th
children to become avid readers. Demonstrate Interest. Parents For more information contact, Lauren Hawkins:
can take an active part in their [email protected] or
Establish a Partnership child’s education and keep their 301-663-5131 ext. 1234
with your Child’s Teacher. child accountable. McKeever
Communication is give-and-take suggests, “Ask them about their Before Care &
and vital to a successful year. day, not just by asking them how After Care Available
Communication tools such as their day was, but by asking specific
student agendas, reminders, or questions like, ‘What was one good 3:30 - 6:30pm
folders will be sent home with thing that happened today? or What
pertinent information for parents. one thing did you learn in math YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Parents and teachers are encouraged class?’”
to keep the lines of communication Learn more at: www.frederickymca.org
open. If a problem or concern does Get Involved. Parents are
arise, do not hesitate to talk with encouraged to get involved by Financial Assistance - The YMCA accepts DSS Purchase of Care vouchers. Vouchers must
your child’s teacher. Resist the joining the PTA, volunteering, and
temptation to take your concerns attending school functions, such accompany all registrations. Families who do not receive DSS assistance may apply for YMCA financial
to social media. Work together as the Back to School Picnic on assistance for B.A.S.E. Applications available at the YMCA registration desk and at www.frederickymca.org.
to problem-solve. Your child’s September 1 (from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing completed applications. Call 301-663-5131 ext. 1287 for details.
teacher should be your first point at the Thurmont Community Park). Funds for financial assistance are made available through contributions to the Annual Campaign.
of contact for any questions or Parental participation fosters the
concerns. If talking with your child’s parent-student-school partnership;
teacher is not an option, contact allows you to become involved, and
the guidance counselor or principal, demonstrates to your child that you
depending on the issue. With regards value their education.
to getting a swift response, Locke
adds, “Email is the easiest way Above all, Locke gently reminds
to ask a question and get a quick her parents, “It’s okay. We will take
response.” McKeever agrees with care of them. Trust us. It is okay to
the importance of communication say goodbye and go home and cry…
and adds, “Parents should always or dance…but know everything is
feel comfortable reaching out; we going to be okay.” Of her staff, she
are always here to listen.” adds, “This staff is unbelievable.
They are magic makers. I am a
Stay Informed. Register your richer person because of what
family with FindOutFirst (FOF), they do every day. The people are
Frederick County Public School’s powered by their hearts, and no
communication service. Emergency decision is made without keeping
messages, weather-related closures, the kids in mind.” With regards
and other important messages will to the coming year, McKeever
be sent out via FOF. Other modes is enthusiastic and encouraging
of communication include: the FCPS stating, “This is an amazing place to
website (www.fcps.org); FCPS social learn and grow, with the best staff
media (FCPS on Twitter and FCPS in the county. I am excited about
on Facebook); FCPS TV (Comcast the new year and new possibilities.
Channel 18 in the Frederick area); We believe in each and every one
and the FCPS mobile app (FCPS), of our students and look forward
which is free via Google play or to the vision of proudly excelling
together.”
EPrSoPdEulocwetr-iSoincilias
Serving the Of Dance & Music
Community
Since 1970 Tap • Ballet • Jazz • Hip Hop
Pre-School Creative
Lyrical
Acrobatics
Modern
Musical Theater
For more informatiAonges 3 to Adult
301.271.7458
www.ESPdance.com
Home of the National Award winning E.S.P. Performing Company
K i d ’s C o r n e r — Continued from page 30 CPATAHARRLEULEARINNMTGOSAN! LTL
Encourage Reading. Reading is the App store. Additionally, parent B.A.S.E.
vital to a child’s success. By reading newsletters will contain pertinent
out loud to your children, reading information, such as messages from Before & After School Enrichment
along with them, or having them the principal, event dates and times,
read to themselves, parents help their counselor messages, and teacher @ Thurmont Primary School
children to succeed. Additionally, information, and will be distributed
when parents model this behavior by via FOF or email distribution lists. Serving Thurmont Primary and
reading themselves, they inspire their Elementary Children Grades K-5th
children to become avid readers. Demonstrate Interest. Parents For more information contact, Lauren Hawkins:
can take an active part in their [email protected] or
Establish a Partnership child’s education and keep their 301-663-5131 ext. 1234
with your Child’s Teacher. child accountable. McKeever
Communication is give-and-take suggests, “Ask them about their Before Care &
and vital to a successful year. day, not just by asking them how After Care Available
Communication tools such as their day was, but by asking specific
student agendas, reminders, or questions like, ‘What was one good 3:30 - 6:30pm
folders will be sent home with thing that happened today? or What
pertinent information for parents. one thing did you learn in math YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Parents and teachers are encouraged class?’”
to keep the lines of communication Learn more at: www.frederickymca.org
open. If a problem or concern does Get Involved. Parents are
arise, do not hesitate to talk with encouraged to get involved by Financial Assistance - The YMCA accepts DSS Purchase of Care vouchers. Vouchers must
your child’s teacher. Resist the joining the PTA, volunteering, and
temptation to take your concerns attending school functions, such accompany all registrations. Families who do not receive DSS assistance may apply for YMCA financial
to social media. Work together as the Back to School Picnic on assistance for B.A.S.E. Applications available at the YMCA registration desk and at www.frederickymca.org.
to problem-solve. Your child’s September 1 (from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing completed applications. Call 301-663-5131 ext. 1287 for details.
teacher should be your first point at the Thurmont Community Park). Funds for financial assistance are made available through contributions to the Annual Campaign.
of contact for any questions or Parental participation fosters the
concerns. If talking with your child’s parent-student-school partnership;
teacher is not an option, contact allows you to become involved, and
the guidance counselor or principal, demonstrates to your child that you
depending on the issue. With regards value their education.
to getting a swift response, Locke
adds, “Email is the easiest way Above all, Locke gently reminds
to ask a question and get a quick her parents, “It’s okay. We will take
response.” McKeever agrees with care of them. Trust us. It is okay to
the importance of communication say goodbye and go home and cry…
and adds, “Parents should always or dance…but know everything is
feel comfortable reaching out; we going to be okay.” Of her staff, she
are always here to listen.” adds, “This staff is unbelievable.
They are magic makers. I am a
Stay Informed. Register your richer person because of what
family with FindOutFirst (FOF), they do every day. The people are
Frederick County Public School’s powered by their hearts, and no
communication service. Emergency decision is made without keeping
messages, weather-related closures, the kids in mind.” With regards
and other important messages will to the coming year, McKeever
be sent out via FOF. Other modes is enthusiastic and encouraging
of communication include: the FCPS stating, “This is an amazing place to
website (www.fcps.org); FCPS social learn and grow, with the best staff
media (FCPS on Twitter and FCPS in the county. I am excited about
on Facebook); FCPS TV (Comcast the new year and new possibilities.
Channel 18 in the Frederick area); We believe in each and every one
and the FCPS mobile app (FCPS), of our students and look forward
which is free via Google play or to the vision of proudly excelling
together.”
EPrSoPdEulocwetr-iSoincilias
Serving the Of Dance & Music
Community
Since 1970 Tap • Ballet • Jazz • Hip Hop
Pre-School Creative
Lyrical
Acrobatics
Modern
Musical Theater
For more informatiAonges 3 to Adult
301.271.7458
www.ESPdance.com
Home of the National Award winning E.S.P. Performing Company
