Obama Wins!

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This past week, our students participated in a National Mock Election in order to learn more about the election process and the policy making decisions made by the Federal Government. According to our student voting results, Senator Obama won the Presidential race, along with Frank Kratovil, Dutch Ruppersberger and Paul Sarbanes in each of their respective Congressional races here in Maryland. In addition, our students identified the economy as the issue that is most important to them.

If you haven’t done so already, I hope all parents will talk to their children about this year’s election and share their values and beliefs concerning the very important national issues facing our country. Our students here at ELMS are very engaged and interested in what their parents think! Don't lose this great chance to talk to your middle schooler about something that is of mutual interest.

Also, I hope each of you will vote on November 4th. In addition to the Presidential race that will be decided here in Maryland, there are local school board seats up for election and the choice to legalize slots or not.

Don't forget...Your vote matters and your children are watching
whether you participate or not!