Colt ConnectionWeek of February 5, 2018

WHAT A GAME!!!Regardless of YOUR team, that was some game... and we must mention Justin's great halftimeconcert! Did you have a favorite commercial? Of course, Leeds got together and showed ourEagle pride for Ms. Julie:-) Congrats, Eagles... Super Bowl Champions!

Best wishes, Ms. Peggy!Ms. Peggy, our cafeteria cashier, has announced her retirement as of February 16th. Thank youfor your dedication to the students of Leeds, Ms. Peggy! We wish you much luck on your nextadventure:-)

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2nd markingperiod GOLD ZONE students!These students know how to be respectful, responsible, and safeevery day! Way to go! REPORT CARDS will be sent home tomorrow. Please do not hesitate to schedule a conferencewith your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

First grade is learning about sound. They made cup phones andlearned how sound travels. They were super excited to learnthat sound is created by vibrations!

INTERNET ESSENTIALSIf your child receives Free and Reduced Lunches, you may be quali�ed for Internet Essentialsfrom Comcast. Families can receive a�ordable internet, a low-cost computer, and FREE internettraining. Call toll-free 855-8-internet or InternetEssentials.com for more information.

FREE Tutoring!We are pleased to have Karlee Shafransky as a Student Teacher from Liberty University workwith Ms. Greav. Ms. Shafransky is available for FREE tutoring on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:30. Youcan contact her at kshafransky@ccps.org.

Want to be featured as a Leeds' Author?Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Carcoura invite students who would like tobe featured as a Leeds' Author to share their short stories, books, oressays with us. We are looking forward to reading your work!

Leeds is pleased to feature three newauthors this week!!Jammi, Grade 3, wrote a book titled “All About Me”. She writesabout her dog Clover, doing 'parkour' (a fun type of physicaltraining) and her other interests. Third graders, Chase and Ryan wrote an “ABC book of Sports”to add to our collection. In it they identify a sporting event orathlete for each letter of the alphabet. Be sure to check them out the next time you visit our library!

PTO Chick-fil-A Calendars are now just $5!! Remember, you geta FREE coupon every month! Simply send $5 to the office andwe will send your calendar home to you:-)

STEM Fair Information:Our STEM Fair after school work session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7th, from 2:00-3:30. Any student who is staying will need to bring a note to school identifying who will bepicking them up. Each student must be picked up at 3:30 from the main o�ce. STEM Fair tri-fold boards will be sent home on Wednesday and Thursday, February 14th and15th. Students will be able to take boards home on the school bus. It is not too late! If your child is interested in participating in the STEM Fair, information packetscan be picked up from the o�ce.

Food DistributionIn need of extra food after the holiday spending? Our friends at Bay View and North EastElementary are continuing their FOOD DISTRIBUTION DAYS and we are all welcome! Door openat 4:00 and remain open until 5:30, or while supplies last. Identi�cation is not required and allfood is FREE. Please contact Shannon Woods (410-996-6238) or Kim Chiominto (410-996-6500) ifyou have any questions. Distribution dates are:

February 8, 2018 @ North East ElementaryMarch 8, 2018 @ Bay View ElementaryApril 12, 2018 @ North East Elementary

May 10, 2018 @ Bay View ElementaryJune 14, 2018 @ North East Elementary

My Family MattersMy Family Matters are free events hosted throughout the county to help build stronger families.All events are free and include dinner from Olive Garden for all who attend. Sessions areinteractive and fast paced. Child-care is provided and transportation can be arranged with 48hours notice. Please call 443-593-3900 to reserve your spot!

Importance of Community Connections (Holly Hall 2/15)Ages and Stages (Cecil Manor 3/1 & Holly Hall 3/15)Rewarding Children and Behavior (Cecil Manor 4/5 & Holly Hall 4/19)Internet Safety and Human Tra�cking (Cecil Manor 5/3 & Holly Hall 5/17)

School Cash OnlineAdding money to your child's lunch account and paying for school trips is safe and easy throughSchool Cash Online. https://schoolcashonline.com/Home/SignIn

SPIRIT DAYSSpirit Days are fun Fridays to join together and show our school spirit! Upcoming events are:

February 16: Twins (Find someone and dress alike!)March 2: Dress like your favorite story character