| January- February (Sent home the week of Jan 12-15) |
| TO BHMA |
| Those Groovy Greeks
They Had a System Techniques for Achieving Goals Did you know that your child can sing and dance the ABG's ?? SIGNET students learned the Greek alphabet at the beginning of our unit on Language Systems. The singing and dancing has been an added learning experience for all of us. We will continue to study these famous thinking stars of Ancient Greece, and their impact on our literature, drama, art, and music. If you didn’t get a chance to come to our last Family Night, you missed seeing the wonderful city-state projects the students completed in the unit on Government Systems. Students made personal connections as they examined the influence this early civilization had on our lives in modern Virginia.The Presidential Election alone was enlightening. So sing along with your child as we continue our studies and take our problem solving skills to new heights. This the month ends information meetings regarding Middle School Specialty Programs. Check with your school’s counselor if you have further questions and don’t forget to keep your eye on the deadline for applications. Once the application deadlines have passed, it is too late to change your mind. With the New Year always comes the resolution to do better. One thought we would like to pass along is the subject of healthy snacks. As the holidays came upon us, we began to notice that the nutritional quality of some of our students’ snacks deteriorated. Chips, candy bars, and other greasy or highly sugared snack items are NOT appropriate. Students are free to eat as |
| they work during the independent research time, but snacks need to be healthy and neat so as not to interfere with student work. Reminders: • Wednesday, February 18– Family Night The Center will be open from 6:30 – 8 p.m.. for you to drop by for an informal visit. If you can only come for a few minutes, that’s fine. Classroom teachers and administrators are always welcome too. • Web Site – Our web site is always available for information. If you need directions to the Center, they are available in the folder for the Oct.-Nov. Newsletter. Newsletters are posted promptly along with other notices impacting Center life. You may reach it through the PWCS Home Page. Click on Gifted Education and then on the Lake Ridge Elem. Center. You may also reach it through: http://oocities.com/vanhoutanL/Index.html • Remember to have your children dress appropriately for the weather. Please remind them to bring their coats to the Center. We do try to get outside for at least 15 min. each day. • Weather Related Closings – Due to the shortened day and transportation concerns, if there is a delayed opening for PWC Schools, SIGNET Centers are closed for that day. Above all, please know what really terrific children you have and that we are available as a resource for you. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us or visit our Parents Resource page on our web site. |
| 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. |