SCIENCE FAIR 2012   Who: Students in grades K-5 When: April 10th; all projects are due   April 17th  Awards Assembly (6:30PM); ALL participants will be recognized!   For additional information, contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Lipham, DLIPHAM@AACPS.ORG     White Elephant (Garage) Sale  Back by popular demand is the White Elephant Sale!!!  The sale was such a huge success during Tech Night that we will have another sale during Field Day.  Donations are needed (clothes, shoes, books, electronics, purses, home decorations, paintings, kitchen items, chairs, etc.) Email Ms. Brong, SBRONG@AACPS.ORG, for more information. Parent Volunteers Are Needed!  Thanks!!      MSA RECESS VOLUNTEERS!!!!   The staff and students cannot thank the MSA Volunteers enough for their committed service to provide extended recess for students, and an extended lunch/planning session for staff!!!  A fun time was had by all, especially the students!!!!  There were so many families who were willing to volunteer for the 4 days of testing.  We would like to thank EVERYONE who continues to support the students and school activities!!!  MSA Volunteers were:   Mr. Hargadon                        Mrs. Addis                    Mrs. Black             Mrs. Cardamone                   Mrs. Flanagan            Mrs. Frank                              Mrs. Gilbert                    Mrs. Harris                 Mrs. Harrison                         Mrs. Herrin                        Mrs. Hoover                            Mrs. Marinakis               Mrs. Mullen                             Mrs. Napora                              Mrs. Roseberry   THANK YOU!!!!                            SAVE THE DATES   GRANDPARENT’S DAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH!!!!!!!   May 2- Two Hour Early Dismissal (1:40)   Field Day—May 4; Rain Date-May 18   Teacher Appreciation Week & Book Fair—May 7-11     OUT-OF-AREA TRANSFERS (OAT) 2012-2013 If your child currently attends Quarterfield on an OAT, you received a letter and the OAT application, by mail.  The information must be submitted to the school between March 1st and May 1st.  No applications will be accepted at the school after May 1st.  Out-of-Area –Transfer applications must be submitted each year.  Approval for continued attendance, the following school year, is not automatic or guaranteed.  New OAT requests, for 2012-2013, will not be accepted, as Quarterfield is a CLOSED school; we have reached/exceeded state capacity for OATs.     "EXCELLENCE IS THE EXPECTATIONAT QES"