Fountaindale Families,
The teachers at FDE have recently begun studying a book called “Every Child A Super Reader,” written by Pam Allyn and Ernest Morrell.  It is our hope, that through this book, we will be able to help all students become super readers, and those who are already super readers to continue to grow as readers.  Most chapters of the book have a section called “Super Reader Family Guide.” This section typically shares the main ideas, strategies that teachers are discussing and implementing at school with strategies you can use at home to foster your child’s love of reading and support their growth as super readers.  Click on this link to read a letter to you about super readers.  Click on this link to learn about the Top Ten Ways to Nurture a Super Reader.  Both resources are in English and Spanish.

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Just a reminder that Friday is the last day to pay the iCoverage fee and turn in the loan agreement and Acceptable Use Policy if you would like your student to borrow an iPad over the summer.  Both forms are provided here and the iCoverage can be paid through www.myschoolbucks.com 

It is that time of year again! Registration is open for the Growing Naturalists Summer Camp.  This summer, Fountaindale will be under construction for the new HVAC system, so our camp will be held at North Hagerstown High School.  We will still be using the Fountaindale Wetlands and Hamilton Run as an outdoor learning space, but we will be walking there from North High.  Please return the forms to Fountaindale by Monday, May 28th.  The registration form is available for download below.

It is that time of year again!  We will be holding our Growing Naturalists Summer Camp again this year.  The dates are June 12-15 for 3rd-5th graders and June19-22 for K-2nd graders, with an Environmental Summit for all grades on the 22nd.

This camp is free to all WCPS students in grades K-5.  Please share this great opportunity with anyone that would be interested.  Applications must be turned in by Friday, May 19th.

Join us at our Chipotle Fundraiser from 4-8.  Make sure to show this flyer either on paper or on your phone.

Please make sure that students follow these guidelines to make their experience enjoyable and safe:

• Talk to an adult before heading outside.  Make sure they know what you will be doing and that you will stay safe.  Better yet, take your family with you! Enjoy nature together.
• Respect nature! Keep your distance from wild animals and insects that might sting. Don’t go out in unsafe weather.
• Make sure that you return all the equipment listed on the tag when it comes back to school for others to use.
• Share your adventures with us.  Tag Fountaindale on Facebook or on Twitter @fountaindalees to share your pictures and stories.

See the images below for an idea of what Naturebrary Bags will be available for checkout starting Monday, September 19th.