Dear Middle School Families,
February is flying by, and here we are in our last week. Research Expo on March 14 will mark the end of our 2nd session of electives. The first week of March a new form will be sent for students to select their 3rd session of electives. If any parents are interested in offering an elective option to the middle school students, please let me know. Here is what you need to know now!
Happening this week:
- February 24 – MS/US assemblies by Samantha Lord, Calverton Alumni.
- Samantha recently published a book called “Finding Life’s Blessings: A Journey of Hardship, Healing, and Hope”. She will be sharing things she’s learned along the way and her experience writing.
- February 25 – Winter Athletic Awards at 2pm in the theater.
- February 25 – Calverton Parents Athletic Committee will host an Athlete Appreciation Event in the gym from 3:30 – 4:30pm. Please see attached flier. Thank you!
- February 28 – Hoops for Heart with Mr. C!
Upcoming Events:
- March 6 and 7: Save the Date for Addams Family the Musical at 6pm. See attached Save the Date card with ticket link.
- Families with students in the show should have received an email with the cast list for each night.
- March 14: Research Expo at 2pm in the Commons. We encourage all families to attend if able. Seeing the results of the students’ hard work is so rewarding!
- March 18: PSAT 8/9 for 7th and 8th grade. More details to follow.
Chik Fil A link to order lunch
Happening This Week:
- Monday, February 10: Our celebration of Black History Month continues with a Kahoot! Game that has been created by our US Kaleidoscope club that will be played in advisory.
- Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11: 6th (2/10) and 7th (2/11) grades will head to the Prince Frederick library to learn research skills for research expo. They will depart at 9am and return around 12pm during recess.
- Students will have the option to purchase lunch at Panera or Five Guys after the library. They may also bring lunch or eat when they return to campus. Please see Mrs. Tayman’s email from last week for more details.
- Thursday, February 13: NHS Candy Grams delivered.
- Friday, February 14: No School, winter break.
Upcoming Events:
- February 17: No school, winter break.
- February 20: 8th grade to library in Prince Frederick for Research Expo experience.
- March 6 and 7: Save the Date for Addams Family the Musical at 6pm.
- March 14: Research Expo at 2pm in the Commons. We encourage all families to attend if able. Seeing the results of the students’ hard work is so rewarding!
- March 18: PSAT 8/9 for 7th and 8th grades. More details to follow.
- February 3 - Middle School Buddies. Students will work together to create Valentine's Day cards for patients at Calvert Hospital.
- February 4 - Moving Up Night! Please meet in the theater at 5pm before breaking out into grade specific sessions!
- New this year, we will be adding an IB information session at 6:15pm in the theater for any family that would like to learn more about this program.
- February 5 – No school for students, parent-teacher conferences.
- February 6 – All School Pep Rally in Support of our Senior Night Games! Pep Rally will take place during school hours, but we invite everyone to attend the games!
- February 7, to kickoff Black History Month, Kaleidoscope Club has put together an assembly presentation that will be shared with all divisions throughout the week. Stay tuned to Social Media and upcoming events for more on how we are recognizing Black History Month.
- Look for flyers around school for the Black History Month Poster Contest!
- February 7 - Calverton Art Gallery Reception at CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick, 4 - 6pm.
- February 7 – MS Dance, 6 – 8pm. Masquerade Theme! Masks will be provided, dress is fancy! More formal than the fall dance!
Valentine’s Candy Grams:
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Please reach out to the teachers that you would like to meet with.
Upcoming Dates:
- February 14 – 17, enjoy a Winter Break!
Chik-Fil-A Link
Please let me know if you have any questions about upcoming events and activities!
