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FLES
Newsletter
February
/ March 2008
A monthly update for
Teachers and PTA Coordinators
News from the
office….
We know this will come as a surprise, but we thought you should know
sooner, rather than later, that our very own Loreto Miranda will be
leaving for Uruguay at the end of this school year. She and her
family are preparing to move during the summer, and as you can
imagine, we are reluctantly preparing our goodbyes. Happily for
Loreto though, this move promises to be a wonderful and exciting
opportunity for the entire family! Loreto has been a cherished
member the FLES team since she began teaching Spanish in 1999. Her
positive energy, her genuine warmth and sparkling smile will surely
be missed by everyone in the office – and this is to say nothing of
her excellence in the classroom and her wonderful way with each of
our teachers and coordinators over the years! Luckily, we can hold
on to our farewell wishes for now…it’s only February.
Introductory
Evaluations
The Introductory Evaluation
process is under way. Evaluation forms have been sent to teachers by
email. Teachers, please send the evaluation forms home in
backpacks or email directly to parents (better!).
Coordinators
please organize a collection envelope or box in your school’s office
for the forms. f\Forward them to us along with your own! Thanks!
New Year
Celebration a Wonderful Success!
Congratulations to our FLES
Chinese Teachers, their students and each parent who came to the
February 16th Year of the Rat celebration at Lake Forest
Mall. Forty eight of our K-5th grade Chinese students
came to sing a collection of “mouse themed” songs for the public.
Each of them came dressed in festive colors and wore a FLES “crown”
with mouse ears attached. We are very pleased to have been invited,
once again, to participate in this event sponsored by the CCACC. In
light of our success, we would like to recognize the dedication and
energy of Shr-Mei Wang, who worked with teachers, students and
parents to coordinate FLES participation this year. A special thanks
to our Chinese teachers for their musical talents and the enthusiasm
they showed for this Saturday event! ¨Grace
Chen¨JeanChen¨Wen-Chien
Chiang¨MayGlick¨Chu-Hua
Li¨Yi
Chun Lin¨
Lorna Loh¨Daiyuan
Luo¨
Fuh Yun Mei¨Ping
Wei Tsai¨Shr-Mei
Wang¨
Xie Xie to all!
Winter Weather
Surprises
It has been a challenge this
month to determine what kind of weather will lead to a cancellation
of FLES classes. You’ve been doing a great job checking the MCPS
website for last minute notices and Loreto’s been doing her best to
inform you!Spring’s around the corner…..
FLES Teacher
Coffee
Come join us this Friday,
February 29th from 10:00-12:00 here in the office for
coffee, music and camaraderie!
Thank you,
Baldrige Quality Academy
On February 14th & 15th
our teachers were invited to participate in a workshop offered by
Fran Morris of the Baldrige Academy at Glenallen ES. Our teachers
visited classrooms and discussed techniques for gaining control of
their classrooms and discussed ideas for continuous growth and
improvement as teachers. You will hear more about how we might
incorporate some Baldrige ideas in the FLES program ….Thanks to Fran
for making this opportunity available to FLES staff and teachers
this year.
Calendar
February 2008
February 12
- NO FLES
Holiday – Primary Elections
February 14th and 15th
-
Baldrige Academy Sessions
February 16th
-
Chinese New Year Celebration
at Lake Forest Mall with FLES!
February 18
- NO FLES
Holiday – President’s Day
February 26th
-
FLES Voucher Due
February 27
– FLES Voucher Due
February 29th –Teacher’s
Coffee
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
March 2008
March 20th
- FLES Voucher Due
March 21st
- NO FLES
Holiday – Easter Break
March 24 -28th
- NO FLES
Spring Break |
