And preschoolers and any children in before-school or after-school care ... You may be able to deduct childcare expenses on your income tax return.  (Please consult your tax advisor.)  If you are one of the lucky ones, contact the school for the Tax ID.  Hope Uncle Sam is kind to you this year.

 

Enrollment contracts have been distributed and we're honored and gratified by those who have already renewed their commitment to Mountain Laurel for next year.  If you have not received a contract packet, please contact Rose DiNinno or Elaine Glier in the school office. 

 

The deadline for signed contracts and deposits for current students is March 1.  We anticipate early waiting lists so placement in our programs cannot be guaranteed for current students after the March 1 deadline.  Please also note that for current students there is a $100 charge for contracts/deposits received after the March 1 deadline.  It is not too late to observe in our classrooms and meet with our staff in order for you to feel confident about your enrollment decision.  We urge you to take this opportunity before the March 1 deadline passes.  

 

On Thursday, February 14, we will celebrate Valentine's Day in fun but simple ways.  We want to let the children express their friendship through the exchange of Valentine's Day cards, but with no candy or other treats like stickers, toys, etc.  We truly want the children to come to understand that it is the thought that counts, and a lovely card is the best way to express it.  Children in the Toddler Community and the Primary classes may bring Valentines to school to distribute to their classmates.  Please have your child "sign" the cards in some way, but do not put their friends' names on the cards.  (Try to imagine how hard it is in a large class to distribute a specific card to a specific person!)  There are 30 students in Ms. Irre's classroom, 30 students in Ms. Baumgart's classroom, and 10 students in Ms. Hughey's classroom.  The children in Elementary will be making their own Valentines during school, so Elementary children should not bring anything from home.  Each class will enjoy a Valentine's Day treat in their classroom which will be provided by the school.

 

WINTER DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION - 2/23/08 at 5 PM - Front Royal Moose Lodge

A delicious dinner, family dancing, cake-walk, raffles and more await all of our families and friends at Mountain Laurel's Annual Winter Dinner and Silent Auction!  Imagine it ... sunshine, tropical breezes, waves lapping, the salty air ... the beach experience is yours right here in Front Royal!  Chairpersons Lisa Jakobsen and Sarah Bell have been hard at work to provide another wonderful social and fundraising event for our school.  Attached to this email is a flyer that gives all the details, with a tear-off reservation form at the bottom for you to submit with your check made payable to MLMS-PTO.  Get your tickets today!

 

If you would like to help with the dinner, please contact Lisa Jakobsen.

If you have a donation or would like to help with the silent auction, please contact Sarah Bell.

 

BOXTOPS 4 EDUCATION

 

Julie wants us to be sure to go to their website also and sign up for any sweepstakes they have running.  It takes just a few minutes to register.  The more parents who are registered, the more bonus boxtops we accrue.  Thank you!