Outstanding books are chosen annually by Maryland students for the award. Teachers and students in grades 1-3 participate. Students are given the opportunity to browse among and buy books and other educational materials. September, grandparents are invited to visit their grandchildren's classroom during the instructional day. First and second grade students are invited to participate in this program to promote reading at home.
Students receive a book each week to read at home with their families.
This program is open to first grade parents to help improve communication between home and school as well as to assist parents with school related concerns and questions. They do laminating, cutting, coloring, collating and other classroom projects which enhance our students' education. Instructional methods include use of finger spelling to improve spelling ability. Jump Rope for Heart, Western Maryland Food Bank Drive, St. Jude's Math-athon, and Chunks of Change for County United Way.