Oh the joys of reading your favorite book in the spring. Parents, please take all opportunity to read with scholars. Visit the library and get involved in doing short research on their favorite topics, such as a favorite game, a favorite dish, etc..

Begin to write with your scholars. Create short poems about spring and have them bring these to share in class.

Keep the interest of reading daily alive in their minds and in everything they will do now and the years ahead.

Plan for reading! Let it become a fun activity too.

Lesma Watson Watkis
ILT-Reading

Summer is approaching. If you are searching for a program for your child consistent with educational, informal and entertaining activities, then CLF Summer DAY CAMP Program is the right solution for you! CLF will provide a variety of programs available to all Elementary and Middle school students during June 25th-July 20th.

These programs include Basketball Academy by BBA, STEAM Classes (Robotics/Lego, Interactive Science, Computer Programming), Recess, and Lunch. This is a great opportunity for students to be engaged and gain skills over the summer.

Summer DAY CAMP program is only available for Elementary and Middle school students and will be held at LAUREL and UPPER MARLBORO locations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, SCHEDULE, FEE & REGISTRATION
go to https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/summer

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

YOU ASKED CLF DELIVERS! THESE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ARE EXCLUSIVE TO OUR CLF SCHOOLS STUDENTS! The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) will offer a variety of programs aimed at helping students further develop social skills while improving academic performance. The following exclusive courses are made available ONLY to CLF schools’ students. Students will take an assessment test and upon completion, satisfied students will receive a certificate from CLF. Spring semester classes will start on Saturday, April 7th. All courses are 8 week-long and the total cost per class is $200.    Music Appreciation by Nicole Bradley on Saturdays, 11:00am-1:00pm @ CSP, Hanover MD    Dramatic Art by Agatha Francis Seton on Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm @ CMIT South, Upper Marlboro MD    Exploring STEAM by Benora McCain & Amina Ahmed on Saturdays, 1:00-3:00pm @ CMIT Elementary, Laurel MD    Advanced Technology Applications by Moses Olubo on Fridays, 4:00-6:00pm @ CMIT South, Upper Marlboro MD   Intro to Animation & Voice Over by Kyle Sutherland on Saturdays, 11:00am-1:00pm @ CMIT South, Upper Marlboro   Interactive Programming Web Development on Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm @ CLF, Laurel MD For course description, locations, eligible grade levels, and REGISTRATION visit our website, www.clfadvancedstudies.org/ascp Follow us on https://twitter.com/CLFAdvanced to see recent updates! Any question, feel free to reach me at cbicer@clfmd.org

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

Together, your Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation and the Belucci Basketball Academy announces a partnership to deliver joint solutions designed to improve students' basketball skills. Bellucci Basketball Academy, or BBA, is the only basketball training in Syracuse & Maryland that applies techniques used by professional athletes across the country. At BBA, we train basketball fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, and defense and then advance those concepts to include improving speed & agility, reading defenses, and reacting to the play on the court.
BBA also specializes in character development BBA is committed to these 3 core values:
BBA trained athletes recognize they cannot be successful on their own.
BBA trained athletes take responsibility for their choices.
BBA trained athletes never quit.

At BBA we look forward to sharing our professional experience and secrets of the trade with the goal of developing athletes to their fullest potential. Our programs build confidence, self-esteem, and a wide-ranging skill set that transcend the court and will be beneficial throughout life.

Option-1:
K-5 for CMIT-Elementary, April 9th-June 4th, Monday 3:00-4:15 pm, @CMIT High School GYM, $130
Option-2:
K-5 for CMIT Elementary, April 11th-May 30th, Wednesday, 3:00-4: 15 pm, @CMIT High School GYM, $130
Option-3:
K-5 for CMIT Elementary, April 9th-June 4th, Monday and Wednesday, 3:00-4: 15 pm, @CMIT High School GYM, $205

PS: A staff member will pick up the students and drop off at the high school gym after dismissal.
To register the program go to www.clfadvancedstudies.org/basketball

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

March 28th: End of 3rd Quarter
March 29th: PD Day - 2 Hour Early Dismissal
March 30th - April 2nd: Holiday - Easter, Schools Closed!
April 3rd: Spring Break
April 4th, 5th, 6th - Inclement Weather Make-Up Days, Schools Open!!!

Our scholars did such a wonderful job on their Women of STEM Projects and we enjoyed their presentations. On Thursday, March 29, we will be viewing the film, "Hidden Figures", as a culminating activity. Scholars are allowed to bring popcorn and a drink.
In the next few weeks, students will continue reviewing and preparing for PARCC testing which will begin the week of April 16. Due to the snow days, Spring Break will now end on Tuesday, April 3. The school will be doing a Butterfly Project and we are in need of volunteers on April 25. Please contact your scholar's homeroom teacher if you are interested.
Thank you for your continued support!

"If you get, give. If you learn, teach."-Maya Angelou

Upcoming Events:
March 29 2-hour early dismissal/end of the third quarter

Third Grade Team