Armenian Mesrobian School: October 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

HALLOWEEN PARADE TOMORROW, OCT. 31st at 2:00 P.M.

Armenian Mesrobian School

Halloween Parade

Thursday, Oct. 31st

at 2:00 p.m. on the school grounds

ECE - 5th Grade students may change into

costume after 1:30 p.m.

Parents are welcome to join us after 1:30 p.m.

Please no excessively gory or otherwise inappropriate costumes. If the costume includes toy weapons, please leave that part of the costume at home.

Show off your carved and decorated pumpkins!

Pumpkins should be brought to school

in the morning on Thurs., Oct. 31st for the

ASB Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Pumpkins must be taken to class to be given an assigned number. Please do not write names on the pumpkins.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

November Menu

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Kindergarten Class Visits Pumpkin Patch

Miss Noushig’s Kindergarten class went to the pumpkin patch on Friday, Oct. 25^th , after learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin in their Science class. They took a tour of all the different pumpkins, went on a pony ride, pet the farm animals, and jumped on the jumper. They also got to take home a pumpkin of their own! They had a fun-filled day at the pumpkin patch singing songs and reading their Pumpkin Life Cycle book.

Thank you to all the parents who were able to join us!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Reminder:Nut Free Treats for Halloween

As you know, Mersobian is a "Nut Free" zone and we want to remind all parents of elementary and older students to read labels carefully when they prepare treats for children to hand out to classmates on Halloween. ECE parents will receive a reminder about policies that are in the ECE handbook pertaining to treats. Keep in mind, that most candy bars are made in facilities where various types of nuts are processed, so please do not send those treats with your child on Halloween. Pencils, stickers, or hard candies that have not been made in facilities that process nuts are acceptable. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of our students who have serious allergies.

Storyteller Visit at Mersobian's Preschool

Our preschool students were treated to a special story time by a guest storyteller as part of their Halloween activities. Mrs. Nellie Nercessian, who has taught young children for many years and is also a Mesrobian parent, graciously volunteered to host a special story time for our preschoolers. With her animated way of telling stories, the students listened intently to the stories and participated in the fun-filled activities. They had a wonderful time and can't wait for Mrs. Nercessian to visit again.

Mesrobian Students Perform at Holy Cross Cathedral's Monthly Dinner

Holy Cross Cathedral's Ladies Aide hosts a monthly dinner at Bagramian Hall and they once again requested that our students perform at the event. Our music teacher, Mrs. Anahit Khachigian, taught the students the songs they sang so beautifully that some guests were inspired to later take their turns with the microphone entertaining friends and family.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Annual Halloween Parade:Thurs., Oct. 31st at 2:00 p.m.

Armenian Mesrobian School

Halloween Parade

Thursday, Oct. 31st

at 2:00 p.m. on the school grounds

ECE - 5th Grade students may change into

costume after 1:30 p.m.

Parents are welcome to join us after 1:30 p.m.

Please no excessively gory or otherwise inappropriate costumes. If the costume includes toy weapons, please leave that part of the costume at home.

Show off your carved and decorated pumpkins!

Pumpkins should be brought to school

in the morning on Thurs., Oct. 31st for the

ASB Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Pumpkins must be taken to class to be given an assigned number. Please do not write names on the pumpkins.

ASB Pumpkin Carving Contest

ASB PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

for students from 1st -8th Grade

Bring your carved pumpkins to school on Thursday morning, Oct. 31st

1st -5th: Take your pumpkin to your classroom to be given your assigned number; please do not write your name on your pumpkin.

6th- 8th Grade: Take your pumpkin to Mrs. Nairy's classroom (Room 103) to be given your assigned number; please do not write your name on your pumpkin.

Age Groups: 1st - 3rd and 4th- 8th

Categories:

Funniest

Scariest

Most Original

Monday, October 21, 2013

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013-2014

ARMENIAN MESROBIAN ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL

Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Academic Calendar 2013-2014*

August 26, 2013 (Monday)	First Day of School (Minimum Day)
September 2, 2013 (Monday)	No School – Labor Day
September 11, 2013 (Wednesday)	Minimum Day – Back to School Night
September 18, 2013(Wednesday)	Parent Education Workshop, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
October 9, 2013 (Wednesday)	Picture Day
October 11, 2013 (Friday)	Armenian Cultural Night
October 16, 2013 (Wednesday)	Parent Education Workshop, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

October 31, 2013 (Thursday)	Halloween Parade, 2:00 p.m.
November 8, 2013 (Friday)	No School – Prelacy Staff Development
November 11, 2013 (Monday)	No School – Veterans Day
November 12, 2013 (Tuesday)	Picture Make-up Day
November 20, 2013 (Wednesday) November 23, 2013 (Saturday)	Parent Education Workshop, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Open House
November 27, 2013 (Wednesday)	No School – Parent Conferences and Staff Development
November 28-29, 2013 (Thursday-Friday)	No School – Thanksgiving Holiday
December 13, 2013 (Friday)	Christmas Program – Minimum Day for E.C.E. and Elementary
December 18, 2013 (Wednesday)	Parent Education Workshop, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
December 20, 2013 (Friday)	Minimum Day – Christmas Vacation (School Reopens Wednesday, January 8, 2014)
January 14-16, 2014 (Tuesday-Thursday)	Midterm Exams for Grades 6-12 (Make-ups January 17)
January 17, 2014 (Friday)	Minimum Day for Elementary(No School for 6^th-12^th)- Staff Development
January 20, 2014 (Monday)	No School – Martin Luther King Day
January 22, 2014 (Wednesday)	Parent Education Workshop, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
January 28, 2014 (Tuesday)	Honor Roll Night
February 17, 2014 (Monday)	No School – Presidents Day
February 27, 2014 (Thursday)	No School - St. Vartanants Day
February 28, 2014 (Friday)	No School – Staff Development
March 13, 2014 (Thursday)	Science Fair
March 15, 2014 (Saturday)	Open House
March 19, 2014 (Wednesday)	Parent Education Workshop, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
April 11, 2014 (Friday)	Minimum Day – Easter Vacation (School Reopens Tuesday, April 22, 2014)
April 24, 2014 (Thursday)	No School – Armenian Genocide Commemoration
April 30, 2014 (Wednesday)	Parent Education Workshop, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
May 21, 2014 (Wednesday)	Parent Education Workshop, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
May 26-28, 2014(Monday-Wednesday)	No School – Memorial Day and Armenian Independence Day
June 1, 2014 (Sunday)	Kindergarten Graduation
June 3-5, 2014 (Tuesday-Thursday)	Final Exams for 8^th and 12^th Grades (Make-ups June 6)
June 7, 2014 (Saturday)	12^th Grade Graduation/5^th and 8^th Promotion
June 10-12, 2014 (Tuesday-Thursday)	Final Exams for 6^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th Grades (Make-ups June 13)
June 13, 2014 (Friday)	Minimum Day – Last Day of School for ECE & Elementary Students(No School for middle school and high school)

* Dates are subject to change

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Celebrating Mr. Neil Dodd's 40 Years at Mesrobian

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 15, 2013, to join us for a special evening honoring Mr. Neil Dodd for his 40 years of dedicated service to Mesrobian. Tickets are going fast for this event, so call soon to make your reservations.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

1st - 8th Grade Attend Performance of "Anpan Hourin"

The 1st - 8th Grade students attended the live performance of Hovhannes Toumanian's "Anpan Hourin" at the ARTN Theatre in Glendale today, on Oct. 16th. Their Armenian teachers read them the story in class days prior to the performance, so the students enjoyed seeing the story come to life.

4th ANNUAL RALPH MOSIKIAN MEMORIAL POKER TOURNAMENT:Saturday, OCT. 19th

Oragnized by

Club Mesrobian Alumni Organization

This Saturday, Oct. 19th

Come out and have a great time!!!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

REMINDER: PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP, WED. OCT. 16th @ 7:00 p.m.

Parent Education Workshop

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

at the school's Iknadossian Hall

This month's topic: "Technology and the Brain: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and the (as yet) Unknown."

Presented by Principal David Ghoogasian

Educational Consultant/Trainer/School Improvement Facilitator

We look forward to seeing you there!

Monday, October 14, 2013

Visitors from Armenia at Mesrobian

Members of the Hamazkayin State Theatre Group from Armenia visited Mesrobian on Monday, October 14, 2013, and toured the campus. As they visited the classrooms, the science lab, the computer lab, and art room they expressed how impressed they were with the education offered at Mesrobian. The middle school and high school students held an assembly during which our students performed for them. Our 1st - 8th Grade students will have the opportunity to see them perform Hovhannes Toumanian's "Anpan Hourin" on Wednesday at the ARTN Theatre in Glendale. Students were very excited to meet the distinguished actors.

Parent Education Workshop: Technology and the Brain - Wednesday, October 16

Parent Education Workshop

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

at the school's Iknadossian Hall

This month's topic: "Technology and the Brain: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and the (as yet) Unknown."

Presented by Principal David Ghoogasian

Educational Consultant/Trainer/School Improvement Facilitator

We look forward to seeing you there!

MENU CHANGE: Wednesday, Oct. 16th

There will be a menu change on Wednesday, Oct. 16th.

Pizza will be served as the main lunch.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

A Memorable Armenian Cultural Night

A large turnout of families and friends enjoyed a beautiful autumn evening at Mesrobian to watch our ECE through high school students perform songs, dances, and a short play honoring Hovannes Toumanian. Many members of the extended Mesrobian family volunteered their time, hard work, talent, and culinary skills to help the Armenian Department organize this successful event.