In Loving Memory

It is with deep sadness that we share with our MES/LV community that our PE teacher, Brian Palmer’s, oldest son, Andrew, passed away unexpectedly this past Sunday, May 5th. Mr. Palmer has been a beloved PE teacher at Matsunaga Elementary for many years. He has touched the lives of nearly all of our students and inspired a love of health and fitness in them.

If you are interested in contributing to Andrew Palmer’s Memorial Fund, please click the link below:
http://www.youcaring.com/search.aspx?keywords=andrew+palmer

You can also show your support at our Milk Run on May 17th where we will remember Andrew Palmer with a moment of silence and celebrate his life with special “I Run for Andrew” buttons.

School Announcements 2012-2013

Quick Links:

Milk Run is coming! Save the date!

MatsunagaMilkRunLogoTransparent Friday, May 17th from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Get ready to run with some Milk Run fun! Click here for sponsorship opportunities now available! Event & registration information coming home soon!

International Night

Friday, May 31, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Our 9th Annual Matsunaga/Longview International Night is coming soon! Join us and travel around the world exploring the many cultures of our school!

If you are interested in hosting a table display for a country or – NEW THIS YEAR – run an activity station (art, craft, sport from a country), please contact Manisha Peshwa at #240-643-6383 or mkhandkar@yahoo.com by May 24th, or DOWNLOAD A FORM HERE and send it into school with your child.

Everyone is encouraged to attend and dress up in traditional attire. This is the final PTA event of the 2012-2013 school year! SEE YOU THERE!

Tennis Anyone? Tennis Everyone!

SPRING TENNIS AT MATSUNAGA IS HERE! The Montgomery TennisPlex and the MES/LV PTA continue to offer of the popular before-school tennis clinics.

Montgomery TennisPlex Clinics

Classes held in the Matsunaga Gym

***All grade levels welcome***

Program Options:

TWO days a week: Tuesdays AND Thursdays (16 classes), 4/9/13 – 5/30/13 Before school 8 AM to 9 AM, $260

ONE day a week: Wednesday OR Friday (8 classes), 4/10/13 – 5/31/13 8 AM to 9 AM, $140

Registration is now open. First come, first served!!! Click here to register. Registration is online only.

Registration is limited to the first 20 students per session. If registering more than one child from your family you must register each one individually.

Important information:

  • All equipment is provided
  • Wear sneakers!!!! Please dress in loose, comfortable clothing
  • No water bottles please

Questions? Contact Sarah Kessler at shustonkessler@yahoo.com.

Enroll in Black Rock’s “Page to Stage”

Matsunage ES proudly presents “Page-to-Stage,” Black Rock’s Drama Class for the Winter Session.

Grades: 3rd through 5th

When: Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 PM (8 Weeks) April 8 – June 3 (No class on May 27)

Where: After school in the Matsunaga Dual-Purpose Room

Tuition: $160.00 (plus $3.00 mandatory registration fee)

ALL STUDENTS WELCOME! No previous experience necessary. Click here for enrollment and more information. Register early — 20 maximum!

Chess Club

Check out the Extracurricular Programs tab for more information on Chess Club or simply click here to register for the spring session of Chess Club.

MES/LV HAS GONE VIRAL AGAIN THIS YEAR!

The Second Annual Video PTA Meeting was recorded on February 5, 2013. It’s fast, easy and the location is just right…Stay up to speed on the latest happenings at Matsunaga Elementary/Longview School from the comfort of your couch!

The 3 video meeting links below feature PTA updates and school highlights from the first half of the 2012-2013 school year, focusing mostly on 2013.

General PTA Meeting

Bylaws Review

Update from our Principal, Judy Brubaker

Let us know what you think! Questions or comments on our PTA Video meeting? Contact us at PTAPresident@matsunagapta.org.

Read-A-Thon Ho!

Our pirate-themed Read-A-Thon was a huge success! Click here for photos from this amazing event!

Tennisplex Social

Hi Matsunaga/Longview Families –

A huge thank you to our PTA Membership Platinum level donors! Here is a video showcasing our 2012 Platinum Tennis Event last week. Our Fall membership drive went exceptionally well — thank you to ALL our PTA members for their support!

As a benefit to out MES families, Montgomery Tennisplex is offering Matsunaga/Longview parents a special rate of $50 for 5 one-hour lessons for a limited time. Check out the Montgomery Tennisplex website or pick up a flyer in the MES front office to take advantage.

Online registration for our second session of MES tennis club in the MES Gym will begin next week. Look for registration listserves next week.

Check out this video!

Deadline Extended!

We are still collecting donations for the TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING Fundraiser. You are welcome to fill out the blue form that was sent home and/or go directly to the website www.matsunagapta.org/technologyforteaching/ to donate. ALL FUNDS go directly to our school’s technology fund and it is 100% tax deductible. For questions regarding Technology for Teaching please contact Heidi Gant, VP Fundraising, at vpfund@matsunagapta.org.

Thank you for supporting our schools!

Join the PTA

Matsunaga Membership Longview Membership Staff Membership

Congratulations PTA membership Class Winners!

Thank you for participating in the contest! See photos of the winners.