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  • No School - Labor Day

    • September 06, 2010
    • n/a
    Holiday
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  • No School: Rosh Hashanah

    • September 09, 2010
    • N/A
    No School - Rosh Hashanah
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  • No School - Primary Election Day

    • September 14, 2010
    • N/A
    No School - Primary Election Day
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  • Back-to-School Night (BTSN) - Grades PreK - 2

    • September 15, 2010
    • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • All-Purpose Room, classrooms
    BTSN for parents of students in Pre-K and grades K-2 begins at 7:00 in the AP (All-Purpose) Room.  Mr. Chep will give a brief welcome and overview of the evening after which parents will break out into their children's classrooms.

    Teachers will communicate their expectations, plans, and procedures for the year.  Each teacher will present their program twice during the evening so those parents with two or more children can visit at least two classrooms.

    Parents can also visit the art, music and P.E. resource rooms as well.
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  • Back-to-School Night (BTSN) - Grades 3-5 & Instrumental Music (Grades 4/5)

    • September 16, 2010
    • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • All-Purpose Room, classrooms
    BTSN for parents of students in grades 3-5 begins at 7:00 in the AP (All-Purpose) Room.  Mr. Chep will give a brief welcome and overview of the evening after which parents will break out into their children's classrooms.

    Teachers will communicate their expectations, plans, and procedures for the year.  Each teacher will present their program twice during the evening so those parents with two or more children can visit at least two classrooms.

    Parents can also visit the art, music and P.E. resource rooms as well.

    **** Instrumental Music Parent Meeting is 6:30-7:00 pm (Grades 4/5) ****


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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Noodles & Co.

    • September 21, 2010
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Noodles & Co. Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Noodles & Co.!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • Dads and Donuts

    • September 24, 2010
    • 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
    • All Purpose Room
    Let's celebrate dads together.  All dads (or other significant males) and their children are invited to join us for coffee and donuts before school.

    Your PTA membership dues and fundraising activities finance this event.
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  • Early release day K-12

    • October 01, 2010
    • 12:35 PM
    • rces
    Grading and planning.  Students dismissed at 12:35.
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  • Scholastic Book Fair

    • October 04, 2010
    • October 09, 2010
    • Media Center
    Great books available for purchase from Scholastic.  Children will visit the fair with their classes and may also purchase books during lunch/recess.  The fair is open to parents from 9-3:30 every day, and till 4:30 on Tuesday (10/5) and Friday (10/8) afternoons.  The fair will also be open from 6-8:30 pm on Thursday, Oct.7 during the PTA Family Night event (Pizza Bingo).
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Panera

    • October 04, 2010
    • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Panera, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Panera!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • October Prinicipal's Tea

    • October 05, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
    • RCES All Purpose Room
    Topic: TBD
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  • October PTA Meeting

    • October 05, 2010
    • 07:00 PM
    • RCES All Purpose Room
    Agenda: TBD

    Childcare will be provided
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  • Family Night - Pizza & Bingo

    • October 07, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    • All-Purpose Room (Cafeteria)
    Registration is required for this event.

    A perennial favorite, Pizza - Bingo is not to be missed.  Join friends for a fun evening of pizza and lotsa bingo.  Prizes awarded to one and all.

    Menu:
    Potomac Pizza
    Salad
    Dessert
    Drinks

    Important!
    Because we need to pre-order the pizza, we cannot accept walk-ins for this event.  You must register by Monday, October 4th!

    Registration and cost will be available soon.

    Your PTA membership dues and fundraising activities finance part of this event.

    Questions? Please contact Kimberly Hall at kmhall@rcn.com.

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  • Columbus Day - Open House

    • October 11, 2010
    • 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • RCES
    Be a fly on the wall in your child's classroom.  Join us for the Rachel Carson Elementary School Open House.  You can quietly sit in on your child's class and observe what their day is like.  Coffee and cookies will be served in the lobby.

    Parents/grandparents are invited to visit their children's classrooms.  Parents may also join their children for lunch in our cafeteria.  If you wish to purchase a school lunch, please have your child pay for and order your lunch in the morning.
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  • No School - Maryland State Teachers Conferences

    • October 15, 2010
    • n/a
    Teachers are attending the state teacher conferences.  Schools are closed.
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Carvel Ice Cream

    • October 19, 2010
    • 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    • Carvel, Muddy Branch Square, Muddy Branch Road
    Come to Carvel Ice Cream in Muddy Branch Square and have your treat scooped and served by some Celebrity Scoopers from RCES!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • Walk for the Homeless, Parade, Parties

    • October 29, 2010
    • 01:30 PM
    • RCES
    Annual charity fundraiser plus Halloween parade and classroom parties.
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Star Diner

    • November 08, 2010
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Star Diner, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Star Diner!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Potomac Pizza

    • November 22, 2010
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Potomac Pizza, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Potomac Pizza!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Good Fortune Cafe

    • December 06, 2010
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Good Fortune Cafe, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Good Fortune Cafe!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - California Tortilla

    • December 21, 2010
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • California Tortilla, Darnestown Road
    Dine in or carry out dinner from California Tortilla!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Potomac Pizza

    • January 03, 2011
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Potomac Pizza, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Potomac Pizza!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Joe's Crab Shack

    • January 18, 2011
    • 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Joe's Crab Shack, Rio Washingtonian Center
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Joe's Crab Shack!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Italian Pines

    • February 07, 2011
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Italian Pines, Darnestown Road
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Italian Pines!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - O'Donnell's Seafood

    • February 15, 2011
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • O'Donnell's, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from O'Donnell's Seafood!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Potomac Pizza

    • February 28, 2011
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Potomac Pizza, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Potomac Pizza!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Giuseppi's Pizza

    • April 04, 2011
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Giuseppi's Pizza, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Giuseppi's!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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  • RCES Restaurant Night - Potomac Pizza

    • May 02, 2011
    • 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    • Potomac Pizza, Kentlands
    Dine in or carry out dinner from Potomac Pizza!  A percentage of the night's sales goes to RCES-PTA!
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Past events

September 02, 2010 Back-to-School Picnic
August 31, 2010 First PTA Meeting
August 31, 2010 Principal's Tea: New Parent Welcome
August 31, 2010 PTA Board meeting
August 28, 2010 MCPS Back to School Fair
August 25, 2010 PTA Board Meeting
August 25, 2010 Incoming Kindergarten Play Date
August 18, 2010 Incoming Kindergarten Play Date
June 23, 2010 Report cards mailed
June 17, 2010 Professional day for teachers
June 16, 2010 4th marking period ends
June 16, 2010 Early Dismissal - Last Day of School
June 15, 2010 5th Grade Promotion
June 14, 2010 PTA Parents Roundtable
June 11, 2010 PTA Parents Roundtable
June 04, 2010 Variety Show
June 04, 2010 PTA Board Planning Meeting
June 01, 2010 PTA Meeting
June 01, 2010 PTA Meeting - Volunteer Thank You
May 31, 2010 No School - Memorial Day
May 17, 2010 Spring Concert
May 06, 2010 Kindergarten Orientation
May 05, 2010 MSA Science - Grade 5
May 04, 2010 PTA Meeting
May 03, 2010 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 01, 2010 Kentlands Day/Silent Auction
April 28, 2010 Special General Membership Meeting
April 26, 2010 TerraNova Testing - Grade 2
April 19, 2010 National Volunteer Week
April 19, 2010 Administrative Professionals Week
April 14, 2010 Report cards distributed
April 13, 2010 PTA Meeting
April 06, 2010 No School - Professional day for teachers
March 29, 2010 No School - Spring Break
March 26, 2010 3rd marking period ends
March 08, 2010 MSA - Grades 3-5
March 05, 2010 Moms & Muffins
March 05, 2010 Moms & Muffins/Contribute to the food pantry
March 05, 2010 Guest Reader Day
March 04, 2010 Family Night - Art Show & Exhibition
March 02, 2010 PTA Meeting @ Governor Square Apts.
March 01, 2010 Scholastic Book Fair
February 26, 2010 Early release day K-12
February 19, 2010 Family Night - Winter Dance
February 15, 2010 No School - Presidents' Day
February 12, 2010 Valentine's Class Parties
February 03, 2010 Report cards distributed
February 02, 2010 PTA Meeting
January 29, 2010 Family Movie Night: G-Force
January 25, 2010 No School - Professional day for teachers
January 22, 2010 2nd marking period ends
January 18, 2010 No School - MLK Day
January 13, 2010 Family Night - Science/Invention Fair
January 13, 2010 Family Night - Science/Invention Fair
January 13, 2010 RCES Science and Invention Night
January 06, 2010 Tri-fold board pick-up for Science and Invention Night
January 05, 2010 PTA Meeting
December 29, 2009 Winter Break Bowl Out! - Family Event
December 24, 2009 No School - Winter Break
December 21, 2009 Winter Concert
December 07, 2009 Ability Awareness Week
December 01, 2009 PTA Meeting
November 27, 2009 No School - Thanksgiving
November 26, 2009 No School - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2009 Early release day K-12
November 23, 2009 RCES Night @ Potomac Pizza
November 20, 2009 Barnes and Noble Bookfair
November 20, 2009 Science & Invention Night Entry Forms Due Today
November 20, 2009 Science & Invention Night Entry Forms Online
November 12, 2009 Early release day K-8
November 12, 2009 Parent-Teacher Conferences (No Pre-K)
November 11, 2009 Early release day K-8 (No Pre-K)
November 11, 2009 Sally Foster gift wrap distributed
November 11, 2009 Parent-Teacher Conferences (No Pre-K)
November 10, 2009 Parent Exhibit Entry Form for Science & Invention Night
November 09, 2009 RCES Night at Chicken Out
November 09, 2009 Science & Invention Night Entry Forms & Information Packets Distributed
November 03, 2009 PTA Meeting @ Governor's Square Apts.
November 02, 2009 No School - Professional day for teachers
October 30, 2009 Walk for the Homeless, Parade, Parties
October 30, 2009 1st marking period ends
October 20, 2009 RCES Night at Marble Slab
October 16, 2009 No School - Maryland State Teachers Conferences
October 15, 2009 Parents Night Out - 300 Shady Grove Fundraiser
October 12, 2009 Columbus Day - Open House
October 08, 2009 Family Night - Pizza & Bingo
October 06, 2009 PTA Meeting
October 05, 2009 Scholastic Book Fair
October 02, 2009 Early release day K-12
September 29, 2009 RCES Night at Five Guys
September 28, 2009 No School - Yom Kippur
September 21, 2009 Sally Foster orders due
September 18, 2009 Dads and Donuts
September 10, 2009 Back-to-School Night (BTSN) - Grades PreK - 2
September 09, 2009 Back-to-School Night (BTSN) - Grades 3-5 & Instrumental Music (Grades 4/5)
September 07, 2009 No School - Labor Day
September 03, 2009 Back-to-School Picnic
September 01, 2009 New Parent Meeting
September 01, 2009 New Parents Welcome Q &A and PTA Meeting
September 01, 2009 Q&A session for new RCES parents
August 31, 2009 First day of school for students
August 30, 2009 PTA Executive Committee Planning Meeting
August 28, 2009 Kindergarten Parents Meeting
August 28, 2009 Sneak Peek Grades K-2
August 28, 2009 Sneak Peek Grades 3-5
August 28, 2009 Safety Patrol Meeting
August 01, 2009 Summer Packets mailed
July 28, 2009 PTA Executive Committee Planning Meeting
July 09, 2009 PTA Executive Committee Planning Meeting
June 23, 2009 Report Cards
June 17, 2009 Professional Day for Teachers
June 16, 2009 Last Day of School for Students - Early Dismissal
May 25, 2009 No School - Memorial Day
May 15, 2009 Family Game Night & Staff Raffle Drawings
May 02, 2009 Spring Fair
April 29, 2009 Baskin Robbins 31-Cent Scoop Night
April 27, 2009 RCES Night at Potomac Pizza
April 16, 2009 Report Cards
April 14, 2009 PTA Meeting & Parents' Internet Safety Seminar
April 06, 2009 Spring Break
March 30, 2009 No School - Professional Day
March 27, 2009 3rd marking period ends
March 12, 2009 RCES Night at Five Guys!
March 04, 2009 Family Night - Reptile World
February 27, 2009 Early Release Day (Professional Development)
February 27, 2009 School Spirit Day - Team Jerseys
February 26, 2009 RCES School-wide Spelling Bee Finals
February 25, 2009 Family Life Parent Meeting for 5th Grade Parents
February 16, 2009 No School - Presidents' Day
February 03, 2009 Report Cards
January 29, 2009 Staff Treat Day
January 26, 2009 No School - Professional Day
January 23, 2009 2nd marking period ends
January 19, 2009 No School - MLK
January 14, 2009 Rachel Carson Science Fair Tonight!
December 26, 2008 Winter Break
December 24, 2008 No School - Christmas
December 18, 2008 RCES Night at Noodles & Co.
December 15, 2008 Winter Concert 12/15 at QOHS at 7pm - Volunteers Needed
December 11, 2008 QOHS Winter Choral Concert
December 08, 2008 Science Fair Registration Deadline
December 04, 2008 QOHS Symphonic Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Concert
December 01, 2008 Speaker for Parents & Teachers of Children with "invisible disabilities"
November 30, 2008 Science Fair Registration - There's Still Time!
November 27, 2008 No School - Thanksgiving
November 26, 2008 Early Dismissal
November 20, 2008 QOHS Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra & Jazz Band Concert
November 12, 2008 Early Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 11, 2008 Early Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 11, 2008 Report Cards
November 04, 2008 No School - Election Day
November 03, 2008 No School - Professional Day
October 31, 2008 1st marking period ends
October 24, 2008 Magician Night: "Books! The Magic is Real!"
October 20, 2008 Scholastic Book Fair
October 20, 2008 Gaithersburg HELP food drive
October 20, 2008 VOLUNTEER for Scholastic Book Fair
October 16, 2008 RCES Night at Fuddruckers
October 09, 2008 No School - Yom Kippur
October 08, 2008 International Walk To School Day
October 06, 2008 Week A - Instrumental Music
October 01, 2008 Interims sent home (K-5)
September 30, 2008 No School - Rosh Hashanah
September 29, 2008 Early Dismissal - Professional Development
September 26, 2008 Dads and Donuts
September 26, 2008 Volunteer- Dads and Donuts
September 26, 2008 Sally Foster orders due
September 23, 2008 RCES Night at Marble Slab
September 23, 2008 Student Picture Day
September 23, 2008 School Pictures
September 22, 2008 School Improvement Team Meeting
September 17, 2008 Back-to-School Night (BTSN) - Grades PreK - 2
September 16, 2008 Back-to-School Night (BTSN) - Grades 3-5
September 12, 2008 Instrumental Music Parent Meeting
September 12, 2008 Family Night - Pizza & Bingo
September 12, 2008 FLES Registration Ends
September 02, 2008 PTA Meeting
September 01, 2008 No School - Labor Day
August 26, 2008 First Day of School for Students
August 25, 2008 Kindergarten Parents Meeting
August 25, 2008 Sneak Preview (Grades K-2)
August 25, 2008 Sneak Preview (Grades 3-5)
August 25, 2008 Safety Patrol Meeting
August 21, 2008 Volunteer - Pizza and Bingo
 
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