Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
1914 Cobb Avenue(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
KalamazooPublic Schools
Monday, November 28, 2005

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Educational Experts Say that Parents Play A Major Role in Helping Students to Reach Social and Academic Goals

The more parents participate in schooling, in a sustained way, at every level-in advocacy, decision making and oversight roles, as fundraisers and boosters, as volunteers and papaprofessionals, and as home teachers-the better for student achievement. Studies find that students with involved parents are more likely to:

• Earn higher grades and test scores
• Pass their classes, earn credits and be promoted,
• Attend school regularly,
• Have better social skills, show good behavior and adapt well to school,
• Graduate and go on to further education

When school work together with families to support learning, children tend to succeed not just in school, but throughout life. In fact the most accurate predictor of a student’s achievement in school is not income or social status, but the extent to which that student’s family is able to:

• Create a home environment that encourages learning,
• Express high (but not unrealistic) expectations for their children’s achievement and future careers,
• And become involved in their children’s education at school and in the community

Parents involved in their children’s education at home have children who do better in school. Parents involved at school have children who go farther at school, and the schools they go to are better. (Source: A summary of selected research compiled by Dr. John H. Wherry, President, The Parent Institute.)

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Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!!

• Tuesday & Wednesday (December 6, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. & December 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.) – Holiday Concert!
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• Thursday, December 8, 2005 - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - PTO/School Improvement Meeting/Light Meal Served
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• December 19, 2005 – January 2, 2006 – Winter Break!
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• Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Celebrating Parents’ Efforts/E2 Program (Stay Tuned--Additional Information Is Forthcoming!)
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• Monday, January 16, 2006 – No School!
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• Monday, January 23, 2006 – No School!
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• Friday, February 10, 2006 – No School!
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• February 24 & 27, 2006 – Mid-Winter Break/No School!
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REMINDER…

We are Now Collecting…

Items for Food Baskets, Box Tops, Campbell’s Soup Labels, Felpausch Receipts, and Ink Cartridges as Fundraisers.

Book Nook (October 2005 – May 2006)

Twice a week (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons), students have the opportunity to purchase inexpensive reading materials in the library. Contact PTO member Mrs. Bolhuis at 337-0700 to assist.

Have You Read to or With Your Child Today

WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
1914 Cobb Avenue(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
KalamazooPublic Schools
Monday, November 21, 2005

The Kalamazoo Promise…Congratulations, You Deserve It!!!

We are so excited that all students have the same opportunity to attend college. It is truly a special gift from the community. Over the course of the school year, we will send notes home reviewing the best strategies to assist your child(ren) and school with preparing for the future. More information on The Kalamazoo Promise is forthcoming.

You can access the available information on the KPS website: (www.kalamazoopublicschools.com)

Intent: To provide each Kalamazoo Public School graduate with the opportunity to attend post–secondary education with up to a 100% tuition scholarship.

Eligibility: All students who graduate from KPS, are residing in the district, and have been KPS students four years or more.

Terms of Scholarship: Four years from graduating date unless interrupted for military service and successfully completing at least 12 hours each semester.

Celebrate the holiday season with loved ones and know that we are all thankful for The Kalamazoo Promise.

Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!!

• Thursday & Friday - November 24 & 25, 2005 – Happy Turkey Day!
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• Tuesday & Wednesday (December 6, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. & December 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.) – Holiday Concert!
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• Thursday, December 8, 2005 - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - PTO/School Improvement Meeting/Light Meal Served
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• December 19, 2005 – January 2, 2006 – Winter Break!
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• Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Celebrating Parents’ Efforts/E2 Program (Stay Tuned--Additional Information Is Forthcoming!)
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• Monday, January 16, 2006 – No School!
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• Monday, January 23, 2006 – No School!
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• Friday, February 10, 2006 – No School!
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• February 24 & 27, 2006 – Mid-Winter Break/No School!

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REMINDER…

We are Now Collecting…

Items for Food Baskets, Box Tops, Campbell’s Soup Labels, Felpausch Receipts, and Ink Cartridges as Fundraisers.

Book Nook (October 2005 – May 2006)

Twice a week (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons), students have the opportunity to purchase inexpensive reading materials in the library. Contact PTO member Mrs. Bolhuis at 337-0700 to assist.

WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
1914 Cobb Avenue(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
KalamazooPublic Schools
Monday, November 14, 2005

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Thank You…Thank You!!!
We hope that the Fall 2005 Parent-Teacher Conferences were friendly and informative. It was great meeting with you to learn and share about expectations. Please use the academic and social feedback reported by teachers to plan meaningful home activities. Please know that based on your positive interactions with staff, improved learning plans are underway to better a) serve students and b) report successes and areas of focus. We will continue to organize daily lessons that facilitate learning while respecting and honoring diversity in learning styles and perspectives.

Please pledge to contact the school on a regular basis to learn about your child’s progress. We hope to see you soon.

Updated Information Needed…
Did you recently change your work or home phone numbers? Do our records list the names of emergency contacts or persons responsible for picking up your children? We need to know so that our office records reflect your current information. Thank you!

WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

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Important Dates to Remember
Mark Your Calendars!!!

• Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - Picture Retakes (Smile!)
• Thursday & Friday - November 24 & 25, 2005 – Happy Turkey Day!
• Thursday, December 8, 2005 - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - PTO/School Improvement Meeting/Light Meal Served
• December 19, 2005 – January 2, 2006 – Winter Break Happy Holidays!
• Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Celebrating Parents’ Efforts/ E2 Program (Stay Tuned--Additional Information Forthcoming!)
• Monday, January 16, 2006 – No School!
• Monday, January 23, 2006 – No School!
• Friday, February 10, 2006 – No School!
• February 24 & 27, 2006 – Mid-Winter Break/No School!

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REMINDER…

We are Now Collecting…
Items for Food Baskets, Box Tops, Campbell’s Soup Labels, Felpausch Receipts, and Ink Cartridges as Fundraisers.

Book Nook (October 2005 – May 2006)
Twice a week (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons), students have the opportunity to purchase inexpensive reading materials in the library. Contact PTO member Mrs. Bolhuis at 337-0700 to assist.

CONGRATULATIONS

ON RECEIVING THE KALAMAZOO PROMISE!

All students who live in the KPS School District, attend the K-12 program, and graduate high school in KPS will receive a full 4-year scholarship to any public Michigan college or university. Check out the KPS or Kalamazoo Gazette website for additional information.

(www.kalamazoopublicschool.com)

This remarkable gift means that all students at Northglade can attend college for free after graduating high school. Start planning for your future today! Tomorrow's college courses and mandatory student fees are promised to be free for your children.

Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS

WEEKLY NEWS FROM

NORTHGLADEMONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

1914 Cobb Avenue(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

KalamazooPublic Schools

Monday, November7, 2005

WANTED: GENTLY USED OR NEW ITEMS FOR STUDENTS

· Pants Sizes 6, 8, 10, and 12 for Boys or Girls

· Socks and New Underpants

· Belts for Pants (Different Sizes)

· Gym Shoes

· Shirts and Sweaters

· Toothbrushes

WANTED: CLASSROOM AND BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

• Small Lamps
• Floor Lamps
• Bat of Soap
• White Vinegar
• Hand Towels
• Room Deodorizers

(Send Items to the Office. Thank You!!!)

DON’T FORGET TO…

· Check the Lost &Found Tables During Conferences

· Contact Ms. Earhart at 337-0700 tp Purchase Tubs of Cookie Dough and Popcorn for the Fundraiser.

· Send Items for the Food Baskets.

· Routinely Contact the School to Routinely Track your Child(ren)’s Progress

WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

Important Dates to RememberMark Your Calendars!!!

· Monday, November 7, 2005 -EdPerformance Reading and Mathematics Tests Continues (Grades 4-6)

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· Monday (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) & Wednesday (12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.), November 7 & 9, 2005 Parent-Teacher Conferences

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· Wednesday, November 9, 2005 – Half Day

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· Thursday & Friday (November 10 & 11, 2005) – No School!

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· November 15, 2005 - Picture Retakes (Smile Again!!!)

· Thursday, December 8,2005 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. –

PTO/School Improvement Meeting/Light Meal Served

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REMINDER…

We are Now Collecting…

Items for Food Baskets, Pennies for the United Way Campaign (KPS Goal:1 Million Pennies), Box Tops, Campbell’s Soup Labels, Felpausch Receipts, and Ink Cartridges as Fundraisers.

Sensational After-School Program – Family Night/Books & Cider in November 2, 2005 - Contact Mrs. Terrentine)

Book Nook (October 2005 – May 2006)Twice a week (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons), students have the opportunity to purchase inexpensive reading materials in the library.Please contact our PTO member Mrs. Bolhuis at 337-0700, if you are interested in helping.

Medical Information Needed – Please report medical conditions requiring special attention at school.