THE PEN

APRIL 5, 2018

Pasadena Elementary School

VISION STATEMENT

We envision Pasadena Elementary to be a school where we maintain high expectations for academic standards through
rigorous instruction. We will continue to foster a positive, caring school climate where we respect and value diversity and
prepare individuals for success in higher learning and careers.

Happy Spring Panther Families!

We are so eager to see the signs of spring emerging but cooler temperatures still prevail. Hopefully this month will yield slightly
warmer temperatures; green grass; sprouting flowers; and more consistent outdoor recess.

Our hard-working Pasadena Panthers have been very busy during the third marking period. Students have been working diligently
to become more proficient readers, writers, and critical thinkers, and our school’s staff couldn’t be prouder of them. It is wonderful
to observe students engaged in instructional activities each day, especially using technology in all content areas. Classes are
engaging in activities through Google Classroom and using new online resources. Portable Lego Walls have been constructed and
are in use in four classrooms daily.

All students in grades 3-5 will participate in PARCC English Language Arts and Math assessments during the testing window
(between mid-April and May). Our students will be taking the assessment online using desktops, laptops, and ChromeBooks.
Please do your best in getting to school on-time daily, and avoid scheduling medical appointments if possible. These assessments
will be administered: Grade 3: April 26, 27 and 30 and May 1-4; Grade 4 and 5: May 7-9 and May 10, 11, 14 & 15. A separate note
will be sent home with students regarding snacks on assessment days.

Parents wishing to complete the necessary paperwork for Out-of-Area transfer for the 2018-2019 school year can now obtain
information from www.aacps.org/outofarea. An Out-of-Area transfer is necessary for a student to attend a school within the
county other than his or her assigned school. The application must be completed and submitted each school year, even for children
who already attend a school under an approved Out-of-Area transfer. The continuation is not automatic. Additional information is
available on the website. Please note, Pasadena Elementary has been designated as a “closed” school for 2018-2019.

As you know, Pasadena Elementary is a site for the county’s regional autism program. Having this program at our school has
helped our students to be empathetic, help one another, and celebrate our individual differences through classroom inclusion and
extracurricular activities. We plan to “Light It Up Blue” and students will be invited to participate in activities to develop autism
awareness and support students in the program here. Please encourage your student to wear a blue shirt on Fridays. Thank you
for making donations last month to support Team Pasadena. Our themed baskets will be delivered to RISE this month.

During EEE Global Studies class, fourth grade students are planning for PES Alumni guest speakers to discuss how math and
reading were important in different career fields and jobs. Please email dpatrylak@aacps.org if you can assist. We can Skype for
those out of the area, too!

Heading into the fourth and final marking period of the school year, your student will continue to develop and sharpen skills on the
journey for college and career readiness. Please ensure your student continues to maintain focus and attends school on-time each
day. Our teachers cover a tremendous amount of instructional content each day, and it is so very important your student is in
school from 9:30am – 3:55pm. School doors open at 9:15am, and students are expected to be in the classroom seat ready to start
the day at 9:30am. Thank you for sending a note for students who will need an early dismissal. Preparing for and the dismissal
transition are extremely hectic times for the main office and the classroom teachers. Mark your calendar...There are two-hour
early dismissal days for April 11, 12 and 17. Report cards will be distributed on April 20.

Your help is needed! The PTA is looking for new officers and committee chairs for 2018-2019. The next PTA meeting is scheduled
for Thursday, April 12 from 5:00 – 6:00pm. There is also a ‘Mix & Mingle’ PTA meeting on May 10 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.

Thank you for your continued support of the school,

Mrs. Quirino, Principal

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Anne Arundel County Public Schools NON-DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE the Anne Arundel County Public School System does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or familial status in matters of
affecting employment or in providing access to programs.
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COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Please help 4th grade with their service learning
project …
Pennies for Patients
All money raised will go to the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society.
Monday, April 16th – Pajama Penny Day.
Wear PJ’s.
th
Tuesday, April 17 – Neon Nickels Day.
Wear Neon Colors
Wednesday, April 18th – Dazzling Dimes Day.
Wear something shiny, sparkly or unique.
Thursday, April 19th –Crazy Quarters Day.
Wear Crazy Hat, Hair or Socks.
Friday, April 20th – Send in $1.Team Up for
Leukemia and wear your favorite team shirt.
Online donations can be made by going to:
http://events.lls.org/pages/md/Pasadena-
Elementary-School-2018
Test Taking Tips
PARCC testing begins at the end of the month and
continues into the beginning of May. This is your
child’s opportunity to show how much they have
grown academically over the course of the year. As a
parent, you can support your child during testing in
the following ways:
1. Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
2. Prepare the night before: pick out clothes,
pack backpack and lunch.
3. Provide a healthy breakfast.
4. Make sure your child gets to school on
time.
5. Instill confidence and a positive attitude
toward testing.
April
April Classroom Guidance Topics
Kindergarten – Career Awareness
1st Grade – Career Awareness
2nd Grade – Career Awareness
3rd Grade – Test Taking
4th Grade – Test Taking
5th Grade – College Awareness
Character trait of the Month:
PERSEVERANCE
Raising a child with grit
1. Stop Controlling and Start Coaching
2. Remember Perfection is not the Goal.
3. Let him try to do it himself from the
earliest age.
4. Help her build confidence by tackling
manageable challenges.
5. Don’t set him up for failure.
6. Encourage, Encourage. And teach
self-encouragement.
7. Instead of evaluating, describe and
empathize.
8. Focus on effort, not results.
9. Model positive self-talk.
10. Don't be afraid of your child's feelings.
11. Don't set your child up for extra
frustration.
12. Affirm your child’s ability to impact the
world.
Markham, L (2015). Psychology Today.
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 Will You Help Us?
Fill out the survey below and share!
Pasadena Elementary School is trying to find alumni and community partners to work with our
school. We want to take our learning beyond the classroom. We need professionals for our Career
Day, to help us with fieldwork, or even to call our classrooms with programs like Skype or Google
Hangouts to answer questions about what we are learning.

Interested in helping get us ready for the real world? Please click on link below and fill out the
survey!

Shorter than ever! https://goo.gl/forms/ypy4bV4Krl6ILsuo2

Below is Pasadena Elementary Community Partners Facebook Page –Please join and share with your
friends and family.

https://www.facebook.com/Pasadena-Elementary-Community-Partners-165817744070661/

Both Yearbook and Yankee Candle orders

are due tomorrow, Friday, April 6th.
Please send in the order forms with your
students.
Thank you for your continued support!!!

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 PES Running Club
Join us for Running Club at Pasadena Elementary School!

We will meet on Mondays from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. beginning on Monday,

April, 16, 2018. The Running Club will meet for 5 weeks in preparation
for our 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Pick up will be in the
car rider loop. Students in grades 2nd through 5th are invited to
participate. Running Club Dates: April 16, 23, 30 May 7 & 14

Please complete the form below and return it to Mrs. Deaver by

Monday, April 9, 2018.

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Running Club Permission Form

I, _____________________, give permission for my child

_____________________ to participate in the Running Club at
Pasadena Elementary. I understand that I am responsible for picking up
my child from school promptly at 5:00 p.m. on Monday afternoons.

Signature ______________________ Date ______________

Contact Information

Student ___________________ Teacher _______________

Parent(s) __________________ Home Phone ____________

E-mail ____________________ Cell Phone _____________

Please return to Mrs. Deaver.

 Saturday, May 19, 2018 7:30 a.m. (Rain or Shine)
Location: Pasadena Elementary School
401 E. Pasadena Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122

Exciting course highlighted by over a mile in Lake Waterford Park. The course in the park
includes cross-country trails in the shade. All runners registered by 5/7/18 will receive a
t-shirt. There will be a one mile walk/run for students and families starting after the 5K, at
approximately 8:45 a.m.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Fee: Adults- $25.00 ($30.00 on Race Day)
Students- $15.00
$50 Maximum for a Family
Please make checks payable to: PES
Race Day Registration/Check In Begins at 6:45 a.m.
Return Form to: Carrie Deaver @ Pasadena Elementary 401 E. Pasadena Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122
(Please check One) Shirt Size
S, M, L, XL
Sex 1 Mile Fun 5K Registration
Last Name First Name Mark Y for
M/F Run/Walk Run Age Fee
Youth
(ex. YM)
$
$
$
$
$
Phone # Total Enclosed $
Address
City/State/Zip E-mail:
Release: In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I for myself, executors, administrators and assignees do hereby release and
discharge PES and the AACPS Board of Education and their sponsors and volunteers of all claims of damages, demands, actions whatsoever
arising out of my participation in said athletic event. I understand this activity is voluntary and attest and verify that I have full knowledge
of the risks involved in this event and I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event.

Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

March 7, 2018

Community Partner:

Pasadena Elementary School will be having our 8th annual 5K and 1 mile Fun Run. This event is
important to our school and community to promote healthy habits and lifestyles for every child, parent,
teacher, and community member. The 5K and 1 mile Fun Run will benefit the cultural arts programs at
Pasadena Elementary School.

We are looking for nearby business and community partners to sponsor our event which will take place
on Saturday, May 19, 2018. On the reverse side is a list of the three levels of sponsorship we have; Gold,
Silver and Bronze and what each level includes. Each year we have over 100 participants complete the
event. We also use official race timing chips and the participants have enjoyed this bonus.

As rewards for the winners of the 5K, we are hoping to offer prizes, certificates, and gift cards from
nearby businesses. Please consider donating an item(s) that is age appropriate (child or adult) or a gift
card. Monetary contributions are always welcomed to offset the costs of holding our event.

For the second year, we are adding a Health and Wellness component to our event. If your business would
like to set up an information table the morning of our event, please contact us for additional details.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Quirino
Principal
Pasadena Elementary School
March 7, 2018

Dear Prospective Exhibitor/Vendor:

Pasadena Elementary School will host its 8th annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. For the second year, we are
adding a Health and Wellness Fair to our event. Please accept our invitation to partner with us on this day.
The goal of this event is to connect with and serve the Pasadena community by promoting healthy living
through awareness of the services that are available to assist our community members in their daily lives.

This event will be an opportunity for you to introduce your services to our community and connect on an
individual basis. In the past, we have had over 100 participants each year, from our school, their families,
and the residents of the community complete our 5K.

There is no charge for this event. We are asking you to provide educational materials, informational
brochures, and free samples of your product(s). We believe if you partner with us, this will encourage the
school and community residents to patronize your business.

The event details are provided below:

Date of the health fair: Saturday, May 19, 2018
Location: Pasadena Elementary School
Contact person/phone number: Alicia Clift aclift@aacps.org
Suggested arrival time to set up booth: 7:00 a.m.
Health fair hours: Approximately 3 hours
Outdoor Event
Vendor/Business Owner to provide: Table, Tablecloth, chair(s), signs (if needed)

If you would like to participate, please complete the enclosed Health and Wellness Fair Registration Form
and return it at your earliest convenience or no later than
Saturday, April 14, 2018 to aclift@aacps.org or Fax: 410-222-6576.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at:

Alicia Clift
410-222-6573
aclift@aacps.org

We thank you for your consideration to partner with us for this event.

Sincerely,

Alicia Clift
Pasadena Elementary School
Wellness Committee
 HEALTH FAIR VENDOR /REGISTRATION FORM

Vendor Name: _________________________________________________________________

Vendor Address: _______________________________________________________________

Contact Person: ________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone(s): ______________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Date and Location of Health and Wellness Fair:

Saturday, May 19, 2017
Time: Approximately 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Suggested time to set up booth: (7:00 - 7:30 a.m.)

Location of Event –
Pasadena Elementary School
401 East Pasadena Road, Pasadena, MD 21122

If you agree to participate, please complete and return by Saturday, April 14, 2018.

If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me: Alicia Clift
410-222-6573 or aclift@aacps.org
fax # 410-222-6576

Thank you for your consideration to partner with us in this meaningful event.
 School Closed Talent Show Rehearsal Kindergarten Yearbook Club 8:05-9:15a Light it Up Blue
4:15–5:15p Registration 10a–2p NASA Best 4-5:30p Wear Blue!!!

Seaperch 4:10-5:30p Club Pictures Yearbook Orders Due

Yankee Candles Order Due

Fourth Marking PD
Spanish Club 8:15-9:15a Talent Show Rehearsal 2 HR Early Dismissal 2 HR Early Dismissal Light it Up Blue
4:15-5:15p Yearbook Club 8:05-9:15a Wear Blue!!!
4th Gr. Field Trip
Living Classroom

Spanish Club 8:15-9:15a 2 HR Early Dismissal Seaperch 4:10-5:30p Yearbook Club 8:05-9:15a
NASA Best 4-5:30p Light it Up Blue
4 Gr. Field Trip
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Wear Blue!!!
Living Classroom

Spanish Club 8:15-9:15a Talent Show Rehearsal Seaperch 4:10-5:30p Yearbook Club 8:05-9:15a Light it Up Blue
4:15-5:15p NASA Best 4-5:30p Wear Blue!!!
2nd Gr. Field Trip
Baltimore Aquarium

Spanish Club 8:15-9:15a