VWJHS Friday, November 20th Day 1

[VanWyck]

1. Any 6th grade band student who wants to audition for the
Elementary All-County Band must return a permission slip by Mondy. If
you need a permission slip, see Mr. Weinrich today before you leave.

2. All overdue library books must be returned or paid for, if you
have lost the book.

3. To all Drama Club members: Fiddler on the Roof scripts will be
given out on Monday, Nov. 23rd. Please plan to stay after school from
3 to 6 pm.

Also, the PTA photographer will be present to take a drama family
picture on Monday, Nov. 23rd. This picture is for the yearbook. Any
questions, please see Mrs. Muhammad.

4. The PTA will begin collecting the 8th graders baby pictures for
the yearbook. Bring in your baby photo with your name on the back to
your 1st period teacher. We will do our best to have all photos
returned. We're looking for a great turnout so get your pictures in by
December 1st.

5. The QSP fundraisers were distributed. If you did not pick up your
order, your next opportunity will be on December 2nd beginning at
6:30pm through the end of the PTA meeting. This will be the final time
for pick-up, please mark your calendars.

6. *Gifted program fall deadline nears*

November 30 is the fall deadline to enroll a bright 2nd-8th grade
student into the annual academic Talent Search sponsored by The Johns
Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). In CTY's
national program, 2nd-8th graders take special tests, offered
locally, that let families see a child's math and verbal talents. The
tests can also qualify a child for CTY's summer or online courses for
academically talented young people. For over 30 years, CTY has tested
over 1.5 million bright young people. Financial aid is available for
children eligible for the free- and reduced-price lunch program.
Information:410-735-6278 or ctyi...@jhu.edu. Web: www.cty.jhu.edu
. Learn more about CTY's Talent Search benefits in five minutes, and
access an online application, at http://www.cty.jhu.edu/ts/ctyinsights.html

7. Dear Parents,
Guidance is starting a lunch group for those students who are new to
Van Wyck. If your child is new to this building and you would like
them to join a group that would help them feel more comfortable at
their new school, meet and make new friends, and have a safe place to
share their excitement and/or apprehensions about their new
environment, please contact Mrs. Smith at
227-1700 X 110.

8. BOX TOPS

The deadline for the next homeroom contest is Friday, February 19th
2010. With the holiday season coming, I am sure this time we will beat
this number and do better for our school. Each boxtop coupon is worth
10 cents for our school which helps fund the various programs run by
the PTA.Please visit www.boxtops4education.com for more information on
ways to earn for your school and a list of participating products.

A REQUEST---PLEASE DO NOT THROW AWAY ANY BOX, CONTAINER, OR WRAPPING
UNLESS YOU YOU HAVE CLIPPED THE BOX TOP COUPON ON IT. IF CLIPPED,
SAVED & BROUGHT TO SCHOOL, IT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO 1000s OF DOLLARS FOR
OUR SCHOOL. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference for
our school.