Carson Chronicles
Rachel Carson Elementary School - January 22, 2023
Important Times
Regular Day- 8:40 AM - 3:25 PM
- Students are marked as tardy as of 9:00 a.m., and must go to the front office to check-in and be escorted to class.
Delayed opening- 10:40 AM - 3:25 PM
Early Release- 8:40 AM - 12:55 PM
Please be reminded that staff are not on duty to supervise students prior to 8:40 a.m.
Happy Lunar New Year!
Leader in Me
This week at our January Town Hall we introduced Habit #5 Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood- " Listen first. talk second." Too often instead of really listening, we are busy forming our response in our mind. This habit is about not just hearing with our ears, but looking at body language with our eyes, and using our hearts as well. We listen to understand who that person is, how they are feel about something, and how they view the world. Words we can use to help show we are listening include: " so if I understand, you are saying...... or I hear you saying......"
At home you can do an exercise such as this to show the importance of listening and how it feels when someone doesn't listen to what you are saying. Have your child try to tell you something while you are doing something else. " Pretend listen". (Uh-huh. That's nice.) Talk to them about how that felt. Have them tell you again while you give your child your full attention. Now switch. Have them play or draw while you talk. Then have them really listen. Talk about how it felt for you and them. Remind your child this kind of listening is an example of Think Win- Win.
Kindergarten Registration
Valentine's Day Parties
Rachel Carson will be celebrating Valentine's Day with students! Homeroom teachers will communicate party times based on what is best for Grade Level Schedules.
On Thursday, Jan. 12, county leaders shared their concerns about rising rates of COVID-19 in our community, our county’s community risk level is now at MEDIUM. Due to this concern and based upon a school leadership vote, we will only have room parents support students during the Valentine's Day parties.
Please reach out to your child's homeroom parent to help make this event memorable.
Lost and Found
School Spirit Wear Fundraiser
Every Friday is Spirit Day at Rachel Carson Elementary!
Check out our site to design your gear.
This Week at RCES!
Upcoming Dates
January
27- No School for Students or Staff- Grading /Reporting
February -Self Love and Wellness Month
3- Club Photos
7- PTA Meeting
9- Chili Cook-Off
20- President's Day- No School for Students or Staff
21- Parent Cafe (11:00 or 6:00)
Principal Reeves
Email: Mindy_D_Reeves@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rachelcarsones/
Location: 100 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-1840
Twitter: @RCESPrincipal