Spirit Team

What's the Spirit Team? It's the multidimensional, multicultural, multifaceted, multifuntastic group of sixth, seventh and eighth graders and parent volunteers who organize spirit days, dances, and community service projects for Mount View!

Does your child want to be a part of it? Please sign the attached permission slip and have your child bring it to our first meeting - next Tuesday, September 18th. We meet in the Art room from 2:30 PM until 3:15 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Parent volunteers are always welcomed, too! Any questions, call Spirit Team Parent Leader Michelle Richards 410-461-8494, or email her at michellebrichards@verizon.net

Teacher Notes

From Mrs. Williams, Band Teacher:
The first Band Boosters meeting will be held Thursday, September 20th at 7:00 PM in the band room. Please come meet Ms. Williams and learn about the program.

From Mrs. Quinn, GT Resource Teacher:
GT Research Class: If your child is currently in "two or more GT classes", a letter was sent home today about an optional GT Research course. The registration form has to be returned to the Mrs. Quinn by Friday, September 28th. Space is limited.

Book Club: Students who would you like to join an exciting discussion group with avid readers are encouraged to join our book club. Our first book is "Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083" by Andrea White. Our first informational meeting will take place on Friday, September 21st during CORE.

Instructional Seminars: Students who would like to participate in a GT Instructional Seminar during CORE must complete an application and interview. Some of the offerings include video production, model rocketry, debate, MVTV, and graphic design. Most seminars will begin at the end of September.

Check out additional information about the GT Program at Mrs. Quinn's website: http://web.hcpss.org/~lquinn

Community News

Rehoboth Tutoring Services offer:

• After School Homework Help
• Tutoring in Math, Reading, Writing, Social & Organizational Skills
• Regular follow-up with your child's teacher
• Daily Transportation pick-up from school to the center, etc.

Registration is now open for the first Stressless Test Study Skills courses of the fall semester. The Evening Middle School Study Skills class are scheduled for Mondays, October 15th - November 5th and November 26th - December 17th. A new Afternoon Middle School Study Skills class will meet Tuesday afternoons from 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM at Burleigh Manor Middle School. The class will take place October 16th - November 6th and November 27th - December 17th. To register, go to www.Stresslesstests.org, or contact Betty Caldwell at 410-740-4659 or at Bcaldwell@comcast.net.

Howard County Recreation and Parks Fall 2007 Recreational Youth Volleyball League for grades 6 - 8. The 6 week program begins on Saturday, October 6th at the Glenwood Community Center is Cooksville. . The cost to play is $75. For additional information contact Mike Blevins at 410-313-4720 or mblevins@howardcountymd.gov.

Capitol Debate will host a debate workshop for middle school students in grades 6 - 8. The workshop will take place every Tuesday from September 18th to December 18th, 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM. Instruction in the Art of Debate gives your child the perfect opportunity to acquire advanced skills in research, writing, speaking, argumentation, logic, refutation, and organization. An Intermediate workshop for students who have already participated in one of Capitol Debate's workshops will take place on Tuesdays from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM. Location: Centennial High School. Cost: $150. Register at: www.capitol-debate.com. For more information, contact Ron Bratt at 443-538-4992 or bratt@capitol-debate.com.

Walt Mueller, President and Founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (www.cpyu.org) will present "Understanding the Teenage World", at Chapelgate Church on Friday, October 5th, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Saturday, October 6th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The church is located west of Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. For more information, call 410-442-5800 or go to www.chapelgate.org.

The Columbia Teen Center will hold their 5th Annual "Hear My Voice" Teen Idol Competition at the Columbia Lakefront on Saturday, October 13th, from 4:00 PM. to 7:00 PM. The fun-filled evening will include a talent competition, cool prize giveaways, live bands, and a new iPod for the Columbia Teen Idol winner! Auditions will be held on Monday, September 24th and Thursday, September 27th at the Columbia Teen Center in the Oakland Mills Village Center. Call 410-992-3726 to register for the audition.

The Howard County Department of Citizen Services, Office of Children's Services, Relatives as Parents Program, will hold a support group for grandparents and other relatives raising children on Wednesday, September 19th. The group will meet from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the Bain Senior Center in Columbia. Free childcare will be provided. If you need information on services and financial assistance, are overwhelmed by your caregiving situation or would like to meet other relative caregivers, Relatives As Parents (RAP) is for you. For more information, call 410-381-4800, 410-313-1940 or email at duanestclair@excite.com.

The Howard County Public School System and the Learning Disabilities Association of America are co-sponsoring "Social and Emotional Problems Often Seen with Individuals with Learning Disabilities." Dr. Larry B. Silver, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University will review the literature of what is called "a continuum of neurologically-based disorders" often found with individuals who have learning disabilities. The event will take place on Monday, October 1st from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM at Reservoir High School in Fulton. Admission is free. The website for the Learning Disabilities Association of America - HC Chapter is www.ldaamerica.org.

The "One Step Closer" Autism Walk 2007 will take place on Saturday, October 13th at Centennial Park in Ellicott City. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM and the walk will begin at 10:00 AM. The walk is a great chance for families, individuals, and groups to have lots of fun and show support for a good cause. There will be many opportunities to meet other families in the community, become familiar with local businesses and service providers interested in the cause and most of all have fun! Register today at www.howard-autism.org. All proceeds benefit the Howard County Autism Society, a non-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

The first annual "Farm City-Healthy Howard Family Walk" will take place on Saturday, September 29th, from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Clarks Elioak Farm in Ellicott City. Join Howard County families for a FREE Family Walk through a local farm. Introduce your family to the history and importance of farming in Howard County while having fun, enjoying physical activity, nutrition education, special booths and activities along the way! Registration begins at 8:15 AM.; walk begins at 8:30AM; last walker admitted at 9:30AM; petting zoo and hayrides open at 10:30 AM (fee). Registration is free and available at the door. For more information, contact Becky Ramsing at 410-313-5170 or bramsing@howardcountymd.gov.

The Western Howard County Youth Basketball league is currently accepting registrations for their 2007 - 2008 winter program. Registration forms and information can be found on their website at www.whcybasketball.com or by calling 410-489-0351.