Arlington Science Focus School PTA

March 1st, 2023

Come Join us for Math Day: Monday, March 6th

You are invited to ASFS Math Day! Please join us next Monday, March 6th from 9:30-11:30 for Math Day! Take part in the opportunity to participate in Math Workshop activities with your child(ren) and watch the amazing Joe Romano in his Superhero Math Show. 

K-2nd grade showings will be from 9:30-10:30 in the gym, followed by math workshop in the classroom and 3rd-5th grade showings from 10:30-11:30 in the gym, after math workshop time in the classroom. We look forward to seeing you next week!

New Security Requirements for Parent Visitors

Parents,

Arlington Public Schools is now requiring all parents to be registered with their drivers' licenses in our security system. It's a quick scan of your license and takes less than 90 seconds. Please stop by the office the next time you are here and get your license scanned. Participation in events like the upcoming Math Day will require this registration. Do it now and save yourself time later! If have questions, please contact the office at 703-228-7670.

Congratulations to ASFS Spelling Bee champion Gus Spadola Jolley!



Congratulations to ASFS Spelling Bee champion Gus Spadola Jolley who recently qualified for the next level of the Scripps national spelling bee competition.

After Gus won our schoolwide competition at ASFS in January, he took an online test with 50 questions. His score on that test qualified him to move on to the Region Two Spelling Bee which will take place on March 18^th.  

Good luck, Gus, on the next level of competition. All of us at ASFS are proud of you!

ASFS Kidsgiving: Support Read Early and Daily! Donate to the KidsGiving New Baby Book Drive

READ is thrilled to be working with KidsGiving to introduce students and their families to the work READ is doing to fight the reading inequities among our youngest and most vulnerable. How you can help:

• As part of our work together, KidsGiving families have the opportunity to donate books for our Baby Book Bag that we give to prenatal families receiving care at VHC Outpatient Clinic. 
• If you wish to donate a book, please click here to choose from the five book selections. These titles have been carefully curated for the needs of our families; each book comes with bilingual tips.
• In the notes at checkout, please indicate that your school is ASFS.
• Donate anytime through Tuesday, March 7th. Thank you for your support!

All ASFS students are encouraged to sign up for KidsGiving at any time. There is no commitment, and you will receive monthly emails with opportunities to LEARN, VOLUNTEER, and DONATE to local Arlington nonprofits throughout the year. Contact Dena Porter with any questions. Thank you!

Do you have a student who loves nature, enjoys spending time in the outdoors, or is interested in animals?  



Then they might enjoy 

SUMMER CAMP at the PHOEBE HALL KNIPLING OUTDOOR LAB!

The Outdoor Lab offers a week-long overnight science enrichment camp that provides a number of nature-related activities and experiences to Arlington Public School students who have completed grades 4 through 8. 

• Students entering 5th or 6th grade in Fall 2023 may apply for Session B (July 10 - 14) or Session C (July 17 - 21). 
• Students entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in Fall 2023 may apply for Session A (June 26 - 30).

The APS Outdoor Lab webpage has more information, including dates, program descriptions, tuition, and how to apply. APS students can apply for camp via a short Google form on the APS Outdoor Lab webpage starting at 6 p.m. on March 3, 2023. If you have questions about summer camp activities or registration, please contact: Lab Coordinator Rochelle Proctor at rochelle.proctor@apsva.us or 540.347.2258

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