Gator Gazette A Bi-Weekly Newsletter for the Agnor-Hurt Community 3201 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-973-5211 www.agnorhurtelementarypto.org ______________________________________________________

2nd Grade, 3rd grade, Lower Multi-age Classes Winter Concert 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and Lower Multi-age classes will present a Winter Concert on Tuesday, February 21 at 9:30am and 7pm in the school gymnasium. All families in our Agnor Hurt Community are invited to attend both concerts. A reception will immediately follow the evening concert in the school cafeteria. Please drop off a plate of cookies, sliced veggies, cupcakes, or any yummy treat before the performance at 6:30 p.m.

Talent Show for 3rd-5th Grades We are excited to announce that there will be a Talent Show in the spring for any 3rd-5th graders who wish to participate! Details will be forthcoming, but in the meantime we need parent volunteers to help out. We have one parent coordinating and several teachers on board. In order for the event to move forward and to be a success, we are looking for a co-coordinator as well as 2-3 more parents to help with planning. We will also need additional help the night of the event! If you can donate a little of your time to this fun event, please contact us at agnorhurtpto@gmail.com.

Recorder Unit Begins February 27 All 4th grade, 5th grade, and Thornton/Craft students will begin their Recorder Unit the week of February 27. Our unit will run through to April 28. Please remind your child to bring her/his recorder to every music class during our Recorder Unit. A perfect home for your child’s recorder will be in your child’s backpack. Please make sure the recorder case is marked with your child’s name. All students who ordered new recorders though our school will receive them in their music classes the week of February 27.

Upcoming Events February 21- PTO Meeting, 6:15-6:45pm February 21 – 2nd, 3rd, and Lower Multiage Winter Concert, 9:30am & 7pm February 24- All School Concert, The Chihamba African Dance and Drum Company, 1:15pm March 3- Dance Battle, Greer Elementary School, 3:15-5pm March 24- International Night Dinner and Dance, 6:30pm

Dance Battle Attention all 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade Agnor Hurt students…if you enjoy dance then you are invited to attend the fourth annual “Dance Battle” meet up on Friday, March 3 at Greer Elementary from 3:15-5 p.m.! The afternoon will involve fun and engaging dance activities for everyone. Students who are interested see one of the PE teachers for permission forms. HELPING HANDS The PTO has created a “Helping Hands” volunteer bin for parents to jump in and help out our dedicated teaching staff. Teachers have been invited to place items that they need help preparing in the bin. Preparation might include cutting, stapling, tracing, gluing, coloring, and assembling materials.

Teachers will place items and instructions in the bin at least a week before the items are needed in the classroom. There are supply bins available with materials needed to complete the task.

The “Helping Hands” bin is located outside of the library. If you find yourself with a few spare minutes, please consider lending a “Helping Hand”! Bright Stars Program 2017-2018 Bright Stars program is now accepting applications for next school year. There are applications in English and Spanish at the front office at Agnor-Hurt Elementary or you can call Mr. Montoya at 434-242-8674 if you need help or just have questions. International Night Dinner and Dance Save the Date for Friday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Agnor Hurt’s International Night Extravaganza is an evening of dance that showcases various dances that our AHES students have learned in their rhythm unit. The evening demonstrates the spirit of dance and the various cultures that attend our school. Cultural cuisine will be served in conjunction with this community building event. It is an evening for our entire AHES family. Thank you to our Fall Festival Title Sponsor BADGER!

Contact Us Agnor Hurt PTO agnorhurtpto@gmail.com PTO Website agnorhurtelementarypto.org School Website www2.k12albemarle.org/school/AHES PE Blog http://ahespe.blogspot.com/ Do you have information for the Gazette? Please send submissions to katesoderman@yahoo.com The next Gator Gazette will be published on March 7, 2017. Submission deadline is March 1, 2017. “Like” us on FaceBook! Look for “Agnor-Hurt Elementary PTO” Albemarle County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, pregnancy, or marital status. Questions or concerns regarding compliance with the School Division’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to: Director of Human Resources, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-296-5827). Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§1691 et seq., prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving federal funds, including discrimination in employment and student admissions. !All Albemarle County Public Schools students, applicants and employees are covered by this law. For questions or concerns regarding Title IX, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources Dept., 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-296-5827 February 21, 2017