GW Town Crier 8/8/2014

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IMPORTANT BACK-TO-SCHOOL DATES:

8/11-12   Middle School Prep 9am - 1pm

8/26        8th Grade Open House 6:00pm (Gym)

8/27        7th Grade Open House 6:00pm (Gym)

8/28        6th Grade Open House 5:00pm (Gym)

9/2          First Day of School Welcome Coffee for Parents 8:15-9:15am (Library)

9/9          Back to School Night 7:00pm

10/14      First PTA Meeting 7:00pm (Library)

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MIDDLE SCHOOL PREP for rising 6th graders who have previously signed up will be held August 11-12. Latest information and bus schedules may be found here (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/gw/prep-letter.pdf). General information about the program may be found here (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/middle-schools/prep.php).

OPEN HOUSES TO WELCOME STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Please join our new principals and administrative teams for a series of orientations to kick off the new academic year. 

8/26  8th Grade Open House 6:00pm (Gym) Light refreshments served

8/27  7th Grade Open House 6:00pm (Gym) Light refreshments served

8/28  6th Grade Welcome and Open House 5:00 pm (Gym) Orientation and social immediately following. Come enjoy some pizza, cool off with a popsicle, and learn about about GW.

ONLINE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE OFFERS WEALTH OF INFORMATION

The online ACPS Back-to-School Guide provides a variety of resources to help families prepare for the 2014-15 school year. Find links to school supply lists, back-to-school night dates, enrollment guidelines, breakfast and lunch options and much more. 

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT DUE 9/9

Complete assignment may be found here (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/summer/reading-ms.pdf)

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

The PTA Hospitality Committee needs volunteers to assist with the Staff Breakfast on 8/29 and on the Parent Welcome Coffee on 9/2.  Click below for more information and to sign up.  Note that you do not need to be present at either event to assist with food.

Staff Breakfast     www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0B4AAAAD29A57-staff2/12291653

Parent Welcome Coffee    www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0B4AAAAD29A57-welcome2/12291653

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Your energy and talents are needed now more than ever … Whether you have a child just entering GW or are looking forward to your final year as a middle school parent, we need you to play a role in this year of change and community building. No matter how much or how little time you have to offer, we can match you up with a task that will enrich your child's life and touch so many others. Special needs right now include: Reflections program and Family Outreach (Spanish speakers please raise your hand!). Please contact PTA President Kathy Stenzel at  gwm...@gmail.com for more info or to sign up.

MAILBOX/BACKPACK WATCH:

Middle School Prep Letter - mailed 8/6