| Almonzo’s Quest
Techniques for Achieving Goals If you hear your child ask, “May I please go to the agora?” don’t panic…that is just the ancient Greek coming out as they seek your permission to go to the mall. We are currently exploring the research role of the writer of historical fiction in Greek 2 Me. Students are working to create an authentic character from ancient Greece. Throw in some descriptive writing, a “hook” for catching the reader’s interest, and a measure of revision and editing and you have the recipe for our Greek leads. Great Cow Eye Caper: Look out! Private Eye is not too far away and we will be dissecting our Cow Eyeballs the first week of May ( May 12-15.) We are on the lookout for parent volunteers with a steady hand and calm spirit to help each day to insure a positive experience for the children. (This is an optional activity and your child may choose not to participate.) Please call the Center (703.494.3483), send in a note, or sign up at Family Night to let us know if you can help. More Thoughts : Many times parents ask, “What happens to my child for SIGNET in middle school?” You will be pleased to know that there are no more forms to fill out or deadlines for applications. Your student continues in the program at a center that is located right in their middle school. Yes, they still have research centers from which to choose, but the choices are different and often expand on the topics |
| The Flash April - May |
| covered in the elementary center contracts. Information will be coming from the middle school centers regarding orientation meetings and open houses. You may contact your child’s middle school for more information as each center has its own plan for helping with the transition. Reminders: Great Cow Eye Caper: Mon. Students – May 12 Tues. Students – May 13 Wed. Students – May 14 Thurs. Students – May 8 Wed. April 16 Family Night 6:30-7:30 pm The Center will be open again for our last family Night of 07-08. Please drop by for an informal visit. If you can only come for a few minutes, that’s fine. Classroom teachers and administrators from home base schools are always welcome too. Last day for SIGNET will be ½ day: Mon. Students – June 2 Tues. Students – June 3 Wed. Students – June 4 Thurs. Students – June 5 As always, your children are terrific!! The center staff has thoroughly enjoyed working with each of them this year. Congratulations to our future 6th graders. We wish you the best in middle school next year and hope you will keep in touch. To our rising 5th graders, have a great summer and come back ready for some real surprises next fall. |
| DIRECTIONS TO LAKE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL From Prince William Parkway: Take the Prince William Parkway to Old Bridge Road. Turn right and stay on Old Bridge Road until you reach the stop light at Hedges Run Drive. Turn left on Hedges Run Drive and continue .8 mile to Lake Ridge Elementary School on your left. From Minnieville Road: Take Minnieville Road to Old Bridge Road. Follow Old Bridge Road until you reach the stoplight at Hedges Run Drive. Turn right on Hedges Run Drive and continue 0.8 mile to Lake Ridge Elementary School on your left. |
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