(FOMWS) THE FRIENDS OF MT WASHINGTON SCHOOL, SIAS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN CHINA AND THE HENAN PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF CHINA PRESENT "the Huaxia Orchestra from Henan Museum of China and the Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Team in a performance that combines music, musical theater, and martial arts to share ancient history and cultural traditions rarely seen outside of China."

FREE ADMISSION! SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 at 8:00pm. SHAOLIN MONKS AND CHINESE ANCIENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DIRECT FROM CHINA, ONE NIGHT ONLY AT MT. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!  Click on this link for the evening program:  PROGRAM.  Also click on this link for the Press Release:  PRESS RELEASE.

HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2013 IS GOING TO BE GREAT!!!

Wishing you a fulfilled year for 2013. May all your aspirations be realized.  We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in the new year for Mt. Washington Elementary School.  Looking ahead to the next few months, here are a few highlights:

  -  January 17 - Restaurant Night: Chuck E. Cheese (more information below)

  -  February 23: Progressive Dinner

  -  March 1 - Stargazing Night

  -  April 19 - Family Movie Night

  -  May 10 - Talent Show & Spaghetti Dinner

All this and more...  We are looking forward to a meaningful 2013 with lots of opportunities to do things together that will help our children excel!

 
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday at the first morning assembly of 2013!!!

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO TURN IN FRESH & EASY RECEIPTS

Our Fresh & Easy fundraising has been great but it is coming to an end.  All receipts of $20 or more dated on or before 12/31/2012 count, so be sure to turn them in.  Our last day to collect receipts will be January 15th.

 
Also, we wanted to be sure to send a GREAT BIG THANK YOU for your support at our Shop Night.  Mt. Washington Elementary raised $955.74 in one night!  That puts our total up to $4,021.74.

WINTERWONDERLAND A HUGE SUCCESS!

Chorus performed beautifully-parents, families & friends were there...all chairs were filled! HOORAY! Food & merchandise sales were a whopping success...everything sold! Toys For Tots winner was Mrs. Sosa's classroom with a collection of 93 toys~exceptional, since they only have 27 kids in their class. We collected a record 407 toys well surpassing last years collection of 273! The movie Home Alone 2: Lost in NY for Christmas provided side splitting laughter for the kids and parents alike. Great choice kids! Thank You's to each of the parent volunteers who gave their time and energy to make this one of the best MWE events of 2012 (Cecelia Vasquez, Nicole Thomas, Dolores Romero-Stewart, Kevin Miller, Rita Juarez, Rey Miranda, Reda Rountree, Anthony Rizk, Yurima Espinoza, Kapri Vellecilio, Willie Zakis, Tom Allen & Matthew Reichman). We had gross sales of $821-not bad for a FREE Movie Night!  An outstanding evening for sure!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 17TH

Get ready for another fabulous MWES Restaurant Night! Chuck E. Cheese here we come! We'll be there 3:00-9:00pm at the Eagle Rock Plaza location (2700 Colorado Blvd., LA, CA 90041) Flyer with details will be going home this week!

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Intro to Conversational Spanish 2nd Session.  New and Returning Students are welcome.  Classes will be on Tuesdays, starting January 15, 2013 end ending March 19, 2013.  Class times are:  Grade K-1: 1:45-2:15 and grades 2-6: 2:30-3:00.  The 10 week session is $100.  For more information please see the Spanish Flyer. 

Maya-ya Dance and Wings.  Classes will be on Fridays, starting January 11, 2013 and ending March 8, 2013 (note there will be no class on February 15th).  More information will be coming so be sure to watch your child’s backpack for the flyer.

 
In addition, in February, Eagle Rock Center for the Arts will be bringing the very anticipated Clay Hand Building class to Mount Washington Elementary School on Mondays.  Be on the lookout for more information.