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News Flash

PGCPS News Flash for Dec.17-20
December 16, 2011
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001

 

Warming Hearts 1st Annual Coat DriveDec. 17 10 a.m. to Noon  

Baden Elementary School 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine
INFO: 301-888-1188
Baden Elementary School and All Children Deserve Success Boys Apparel are collecting coats to benefit needy families in Prince George’s County. Seven families from Baden Elementary School will directly benefit from the coat drive. Donations will be collected tomorrow at the school tomorrow.

Students Learn Math and Science While Making Bread
 

Dec. 19-21   8 a.m.Cooper Lane Elementary School • 3817 Cooper Lane, Landover Hills
INFO: 301-925-1350
Cooper Lane Elementary School students will take part in a hands-on, interactive, interdisciplinary in-school field trip called “Breadmakingez”. Students will learn math and science concepts, healthy nutrition and how to make bread.

Dedication of Media Center at Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center
 

Dec. 19 • 10 a.m.
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center • 11011 Cherry Hill Road, Beltsville
INFO: 301-572-0600
Students, staff, and community members at Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center will dedicate the Media Center in honor of former staff member Rita Minnella who passed away last Spring.
 

 

Students Invited to Redskins Santa Toy Shoppe
Dec. 19
• 11:40 a.m.
Fed-Ex Field
• Landover, Maryland
Fifty students from Port Town Elementary School will have the opportunity to visit the Redskins Santa Toy Shoppe and receive toys, meet Washington Redskin players, and much more!
 


Stephen Decatur Middle School Students Showcase Talent 

Dec. 20 • 7 p.m.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton
INFO: 301-449-4950
The Theatrical Players of Stephen Decatur Middle School will present their contemporary rendition of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.


 

 

 

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About PGCPS: Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), one of the nation's 25 largest school districts, has 204 schools, approximately 125,000 students and nearly 18,000 employees. With an annual budget of $1.6 billion, the district serves a diverse student population from urban, suburban and rural communities. PGCPS is nationally recognized for its innovative programs and initiatives, including the expansion of Advanced Placement courses and partnerships with businesses and institutions of higher learning.