Maury Elementary

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Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Event is this weekend!

Finish (or start) your holiday shopping and support Maury from 12-4pm THIS SATURDAY December 15 at the Barnes and Noble Potomac Yard store! Cheer on the Kindergarten singers at 1pm, mention Maury when making a purchase (or use this slip), and spread holiday cheer by signing up to gift wrap packages (and make more money to support Maury programs)!

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Winter carnival at T.C. on Saturday, Dec. 7!

Advanced Placement (AP) Research students are hosting a winter carnival at T.C. Williams High School on Saturday, December 7th from 1-5 PM in the cafeteria. The event will be geared towards elementary school students, for they will have face painting, holiday-themed games, crafts, pictures with Santa, and lots of snacks. Check out this flyer pass this information along to other PTA members and the families of Maury. 

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Update! 2019 Book Character Parade is now Nov. 1

The Book Character Parade will take place on Friday, October 31 at Maury Elementary. Our parade’s goal is to promote the excitement of reading and a fun activity to celebrate the day.

Maury students and staff are encouraged to dress up as a character from their favorite book and will participate in a parade through the school and outside on the playground. Students should bring the book that inspired their character to hold during the parade. The afternoon parade will begin at 1:45 p.m. Parents are invited to watch the parade on the playground.

Book Character Parade Guidelines

Students will bring their costumes and their book to school on Thursday, October 31.  

Costume Guidelines

Students and families are encouraged to not spend money on costumes, but rather be imaginative in their creativity. Use what is available at home.

No weapons or sharp objects are allowed.

No scary makeup or frightening masks are allowed.

Any student not complying with the guidelines will not be allowed to participate in the parade.

Students should be able to put their costumes on over their uniforms. Each grade will have an opportunity to change into their costumes before the parade.

Students are highly encouraged to have a copy of the book (or a picture) to carry in the parade.

Students may carry props that can be identified with their character.

Parade Details

There will be a designated parade route that the classes will follow. The parade will begin with kindergarten classes and end with fifth grade.  Parents are highly encouraged to park in the Maury neighborhood, but NOT in front of the school or playground. After the parade, parents are asked to wait outside for their children while they return to their classrooms in order to follow regular dismissal procedures. 

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Author Visit October 23

We have an exciting experience for Literary Day! Authors Jeffery Weatherford and Sue Fliess are coming to Maury. Preorder signed copies by filling out this form (make checks payable to Matthew Maury Elementary School). If you choose to order online, include your child’s name and teacher in the order comments. A portion of sales will benefit Maury.

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ACPS High School Project Resources

Below are some helpful links about the High School Project in case you haven’t seen them. On September 26, the ACPS School Board will vote on where to build additional buildings and if they will build a second high school in Alexandria or have one “connected high school network.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A great overview of the project.

Site Investigation, Site Alternatives and Cost Comparisons

Educational Programming and Site Analysis Report More detailed info. about the programming concepts.

Guiding Documents and Resources Data compiled over the past few years.

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Tracey Kyle Author Visit

for grades K-2 on September 20, 2019

Hooray for Books!, Alexandria’s oldest independent bookstore, is bringing author Tracey Kyle to your student’s school Friday, September 20! To order her book, fill out this form and return it with cash or check (made to Maury PTA). Books purchased from Hooray for Books! will be personalized and signed by the author the day of the presentation.

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Dine Out at Dos Amigos

Maury Dine Out! On Monday, September 16, dine in or take out at Dos Amigos, located right by the Braddock Road Metro station (535 E Braddock Rd.). They will honor the coupon below the entire day for all meals, on site or carry out!  So print out the coupon, skip cooking (who wants to cook on Monday?!?), and feed the family some delicious Tex-Mex!  You can even get enough for leftovers so there’s no cooking on back-to-school night… 🙂 Please share with friends and family in the area (just don’t forget the coupon! And if you do… there will be extras on hand)!