Summit Hall Elementary School - Supporting teachers and students

In recent years, our church (Gaithersburg Presbyterian) has revisited its vision and mission statements and one of our primary goals is to engage our neighbors in Montgomery County. (See Our Vision and Mission).

Even though the "news" says Montgomery County Maryland is one of the wealthiest in the nation, we still have thousands who are not wealthy and need loving support. Sometimes this is requires time and talents. Other times, it's goods and finances.One of the things I love about my church (GPC) is its many outreach programs. 

GPC and I have been a long-time supporter of Summit Hall Elementary School (SHES) located at: 101 W Deer Park Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. One of it's successes is being named a Green Ribbon School by the US Department of Education. Congratulations SHES!

There are many ways to help the school. One easy way if you are a Giant Foods customer is to select them for the A+ Bonus Bucks. The school code is: 00802. Another is to collect Box Top$ for Education.

When school is in session, they can always use Classroom help and assistance in promoting outdoor running during recess on their "Move It Mondays" from 10:30 AM to 12:15 PM. What a wonderful way to help others and get to know the community!

Some of the ongoing items needed at SHES are:

• Toiletries – Shampoo, body soap, deodorant, femine products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, baby wipes, Band Aids, Q-tips
• Laundry products – Detergent, fabric softener, spot remover
• Gift cards - $25 for Target, Giant, etc. to be spend with counselor (leave in GPC church office: 610 South Summit Ave., Gaithersburg, MD)

Sources:
U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools : http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html
Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church: http://gpchurch.org/

Summit Hall Elementary School: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/summithalles/aboutus/

Box Tops for Education: http://www.boxtops4education.com/official-rules

Fire Safety Tips

Source: http://mcfrs.blogspot.com/2014/09/mark-your-calendars-upcoming-fire.html
October is Fire Prevention Month and fire stations across Montgomery County [Maryland] will be hosting many educational, family-oriented events and activities throughout the month.
 
[Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service] Fire Chief Steve Lohr is encouraging all residents to check their smoke alarms to ensure the highest level of protection from smoke and fire. “Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety features to have in your home and if you haven’t replaced your smoke alarms since 2004, it’s time. We’re calling this the “ten year rule” to remind folks that after a decade of service, it’s time to retire and replace all expired smoke alarms.”

Schedule:
September 27  

    Germantown Fire Department, Station 29                     11:00 – 3:00 pm

    Bethesda Fire Department, Station 6          12:00 - 3:30 pm

 
October 4        
    Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department, Station 15 12:00 – 4:00 pm
 
October 5        
    Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, Station 40        1:00 – 4:00 pm
    Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department    12:00 – 4:00 pm
 
October 11    
    Rescue Day & Open House @ BCC Rescue Squad            11:00 – 4:00 pm
 
October 12    
    Gaithersburg –Washington Grove VFD                           12:00 – 4:00 pm
    Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, Station 5           12:00  – 4:00 pm
 
October 18    
    Chevy Chase Fire Department, Station 7    11:00  – 4:00 pm
 
October 19    
    Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department, Station 24         12:00 – 3:00 pm
    Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Department, Station 11         11:00 – 2:00 pm
 
[Originally Posted by Bill Delaney at 1:09 PM ]

Saybrooke Community Yard Sale: Saturday, June 2nd, 8am-1pm,

Hi all,


Our community is having our third annual Yard Sale this Saturday. Starts at the intersection of Mid-County Highway and Saybrooke Oaks (La Patite is on the corner).

Saturday, June 2nd, 8am-1pm, Rain/Shine...

Lots of folks did well last year. Come on by. Hosted by Rick Riley of RE/MAX.


Ad is in the Gazette:

http://gazettenet.kaango.com/ad-saybrooke-community-yard-sale-the-biggest-in-gaithersburg-saturday-june-2nd-8am-1pm-rain-shine/20673917

Bring friends and family.

Mark Your Calendar: Paws in the Park Dog Walk and Festival

Sunday, April 29, 2012
Noon - 4 p.m.

Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm
506 S. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Paws in the Park dog walk and festival, one of the largest dog walks in the DC area. As a signature special event of the Montgomery County Humane Society, held in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, it raises funds to help homeless and abandoned animals throughout Montgomery County.

This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 29, from noon to 4 p.m. at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Fredrick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD, next to Gaithersburg High School.

The fun-filled afternoon includes a 1-mile walk, pet games, demos, rescue groups, a “flealess” market with over 50 pet-friendly vendors, food, music and more.

Registered walkers are encouraged to invite friends to support them through online donations. Supporters can sign on individually or by forming a team that includes family and friends, favorite breed groups, rescue organizations, companies, teams to honor or remember a pet – even the family cat. Entrance fees are $20 for an individual or $35 for a family.

To register and start fundraising online, visit www.firstgiving.com/mchsmd. Register before March 1 and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Addie’s (Rockville) or Black’s (Bethesda) Restaurant. Participants can also register on-site the day of the event.

Paws in the Park supports the Montgomery County Humane Society’s efforts to protect and care for unwanted, abandoned and abused animals – everything from dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to reptiles, birds and others. Contributions make a difference in the animals’ lives as well as assist the people who love them. Programs include life-saving medical care, off-site adoption events, animal rescue, pet retention and pet bereavement workshops, foster homes, humane education, behavior advice, affordable spay/neuter, and a network of approximately 200 partnering rescue groups.

For more information and to register, visit www.mchumane.org/Paws12.shtml.

For more information contact 240-401-8144 or jwillems@mchumane.org.

For vendor information contact Mark Winans at 301-258-6350 or mwinans@gaithersburgmd.gov.

• Download a Paws in the Park Vendor Application (pdf file)
  This form is provided in PDF format and can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. This format will enable you to view the document as it appears in print. If you do not already have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed follow the link above to Adobe's free download area.

http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=577&TOC=107;84;99;577;