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Dear 4X Parents,

We hope you are enjoying your long weekend.

We are attaching a copy of a long term assignment. A hard copy will
come home with the kids on Tuesday but in case anyone wants a jump
start...here it is!

Thursday, February 24 – 4x class trip to Sackler- Freer Museum on the
National Mall to view Asian art
(Travel by school
bus - 9:00 to 12:00 am) The children will eat lunch when they return
to school so bagged lunches are NOT needed.

In addition, the children’s report cards will be available for viewing
online on Friday, February 25th. Could you please let Merry and Pam
know that you have read the report by sending a note or an email
before the conferences. They will be discussing the reports in depth
at the conferences.

Finally, please read through the PA announcements below. Please pay
special note to the Drive for food, toiletries and baby items.
Donations are down this year and we need them so that the younger
classes can do their service projects. Your students can drop off
near the front door of he Manor House.

Thanks very much,

Estee and Peggy


LOWER SCHOOL FAMILY SWIM PARTY SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26

Calling all Lower School students, siblings, and parents! The annual
swim party is where your kids can play, exercise, eat pizza, and
return home clean and ready for bed! The Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash
Pool has play areas for all ages and swimming abilities. The facility
boasts heated pools with water slides, a lily pad, fountains, and an
area with a beach grade entry for toddlers.

See attached flyer for details.


COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Food, Toiletries, and Baby Items for Our Neighbors


Reach into your pantry to help a neighbor in need. We are collecting
food, toiletries, and this year baby items to benefit Martha's Table,
Bethesda Cares and A Wider Circle. All unopened food is welcome, even
individual packets of oatmeal. Please drop off items in Manor House
through Wednesday, March 2nd..

* canned foods (e.g., soup, beans, tuna, fruits and veggies)
* pantry items (e.g., oatmeal, hot cocoa, pasta, peanut butter, pasta,
rice)
* toiletries (hotel-travel size or full size; did you know that food
stamps don't cover essentials like soap and shampoo?)
* baby items (including gently used clothes up to size 3)

*paper grocery and shopping bags for food distribution

The Kindergarten, First and Second Grades are dedicating their
upcoming Service Days to helping Bethesda Cares, Martha's Table, and A
Wider Circle. Students will sort and package all items collected.
There are so many people in need in our community. Every donation will
make a difference. Thank you!

Martha's Table
First and Third Grade families are encouraged to volunteer at Martha’s
Table on Saturday, March 5th from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Please RSVP to
Felice Roggen at froggen@mac.com . See the Thursday Letter for more
information.