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proficiency in reading and math. The amount of money schools receive is based upon the number of students who receive free lunch and whose grade span falls within the ranking of alloca-
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The holiday concert will be Wednesday, December 21st at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm
If you cant feed one hundred people, then feed just one
The Young 500 are going to the DEA Museum and Pentagon City
The Young 500 Mentoring Program was developed to support AfricanAmerican male students in grades 4 through 8 with social and academic challenges. With the help of positive role models, real life lessons, academic enhancements and mentoring The Young 500 Mentoring Program works to promote good character, morals, values, manners and high academic achievement to male students at Rosemont, Robert W. Coleman and Alexander Hamilton schools. The Young 500 reflects the spirit,
If we can save one boy from gangs, drugs, crime or mis-education we have done a monumental job. Lets strive to save them all!
professionalism, success, and knowledge embodied in Fortune 500 executives. The programs ultimate goal is to prepare young men mentally and academically to become future executives. If you are interested in having your son in grades 4-8 become a part of The Young 500 contact Mr. AshbyBey in Rm 18 or at theyoungfivehundred@gmail.com
Children with involved parents are more likely to pass their classes, graduate, and further their education after high school. And when lots of parents get involved, it helps teachers and the school as a whole.
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Read-Alone
Jack Plank Tells Tales, by Natalie Babbitt The Joys of Love, by Madeleine L'Engle Also Known As Harper, by Ann Haywood Leal The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson Brisingr, by Christopher Paolini City of Orphans, by Avi Escape to Witch Mountain, by Alexander Key
Read-Aloud
The Very hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein Corduroy, by Don Freeman Where the Wild Things are, by Maurice Sendak Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs, by Judi Barrett Where the sidewalk ends, by Shel Silverstein Horrible Harry goes Cuckoo, by Suzy Kline Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams Bi-
12Ways To Help
1. Ask your child about school. Saying Tell me something you learned today shows that youre interested in what happens in the classroom. 2. Be available to help your child with homework, including answering questions and explaining concepts. 3. Join the parent-teacher group. Attend a meeting to find out whats happening at school and how you can get involved. 4. Prepare a presentation for your childs class about a hobby or your familys ethnic or religious traditions. 5. Volunteer in the lunchroom or at recess. This is a great way to get to know your childrens schoolmates. 6. Serve as volunteer tech support in the school media lab. 7. Take photographs for the school yearbook or memory book. 8. Help plan school events such as dances, holiday productions, or special assemblies. 9. Work the concession stand at sporting events. 10. Offer to contribute to or produce the school newsletter. 11. Work with school administrators to write grant proposals or seek other funding sources. 12. Judge a competition such as a science fair. STUDENTS DO BEST WHEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS WORK TOGETHER AS PARTNERS
Spotlight on Rosemont
Andre Dennis-4th grade This month we spotlight 4th grader, Andre Dennis. Andres favorite subject is math and his favorite color is green. Andre thinks Rosemont is a fun and nice place and enjoys playing basketball. He hopes in the spring Rosemont will begin to offer baseball. Ms. Brown-5th/6th grade teacher Teaching for Ms. Brown was an innate realization. Raised by a family of teachers and preachers teaching has been her calling since birth. She is passionate about her students education and enjoys the extended family environment at Rosemont. Ms. Brown loves ALL books, and spends countless hours reading for enjoyment. It is her desire that her students grow into avid readers as well. Ms. Ross-Special Education Ms. Ross initially planned to be a social studies teacher but settled on Special Education after reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. She loves the staff at Rosemont, citing everyone as, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic. Ms. Ross has many favorite books but listed Racing the Rain about the bond between a man and his dog. She does wish more middle
Rosemont PTO
2777 Presstman Street Baltimore MD 21216 Phone: 410-396-0575 Fax: 410-545-3298 E-mail:rosemontpto@gmail.com
Our mission is to foster rel ationships among the school, parents, teachers , communities, businesses and all intereste d parties in order to strengthen their involvemen t in the educational journey of our children, thr ough workshops, increased involvement and improved resources.
Spotlight Cont...
school students would read for pleasure. Ms. Ross believes there are many books that students can become totally engrossed in if they would become more interested in reading.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rosemont Affirmation
At Rosemont Elementary School Leaders are born We are prepared for academic And we are reaching for the stars Failure is not an option We are destined for success Excellence is expected We will always do our best Today is the beginning Of great things At Rosemont Elementary Middle School And as we always say Think I Can Work Hard Get Smart Excellence without Excuse!
1/2 day for students Dec 14th Winter Concert December 21st 9:30 am & 1 pm Parent/Volunteer Holiday Party December 21st 11 am Students last day before Winter Break is December 22nd Students return from Winter Break January 2nd