MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
1914 Cobb Avenue

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
KalamazooPublic Schools
Monday, February 20, 2006

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SPECIAL INVITATION FOR FAMILIES

What: Literacy Night

When: Thursday, March 2, 2006
(6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Where: Northglade - Gym

Attractions: Celebrate the joy of Reading as you participate in the fantastic activities...

• Interactive Literacy Stations (Make and Take Items)
• PTO Table (Free Materials)
• African-American Wax Museum
• Literacy Scavenger Hunt (catch the Literacy Express)
  
• Celebrity Readers
• Hooping for Books
• Montessori Storytellers
• Giant Dr. Seuss Birthday Card to Sign
• Special Raffle
• Snacks (E2 Fundraiser)
• Register for Kindergarten

Purchase Books for "March Is Reading Month" at the Scholastic Book Fair!
You'll find high qualitybooks to purchase for your child(ren) Northglade's Scholastic Book Fair from February 20 through March 3. Classrooms will have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair during the school day.

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Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!

• Wednesday, February 15, 2006 – Kindergarten Round Up from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., & 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

• Friday & Monday, February 24 & 27, 2006 – Mid-Winter Break/No School!
• Thursday, March 2, 2006 – Literacy Night
• Friday, March 24, 2006 – No School!
• Our Parent-Teacher Conference dates have been scheduled for Monday, March 27th from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. & Wednesday, March 29th from 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please attend!
• Wednesday & Thursday, March 29 & 30, 2006 – Half Days
• March 31, 2006 – No School!
• April 3-7, 2006 – Spring Break!
• Thursday, April 13, 2006 – Picture Day
• May 2006 – Spring Concert!
• May 29, 2006 – Memorial Day – No School!
• June 13, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Kindergarten
• June 14, 2006 – Celebration Ceremony for Grade 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
• June 14, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Grades 1-6.

*** WE LOVE NORTHGLADE***