 Parents, teachers, and administrators working together 
Friday, April 4, 2014
Administration
MCPS has made final adjustments to this year’s school calendar and will make up
two instructional days that were lost this winter due
to snow days.
Under the revised calendar, students will need to
come to school on:
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Monday April 21 (also known as Easter
Monday), and
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Friday, June 13 (which will now be the last
day of school for students).
No other snow days will have to be made up under this state-approved plan.
Calendar
Thursday, April 3
o Summer School Registration began
Saturday, April 5
o Swing into Spring Dinner Dance at the Brook Café – 7:00
to 10:00 pm
Monday, April 7
o Seniors HSA Testing – Biology
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Tuesday, April 8
o Seniors HSA Testing – Algebra
o Choir/Theater Booster Meeting – 7pm, Rm. D107
Wednesday, April 9
o Seniors HSA Testing – English
o College Fair (Juniors) – 10 am to 1 pm, Montgomery
County Fairgrounds.
(Parents can attend 6:30 to 8:30 pm.)
o Report Cards Distributed
o NYC Music Field Trip Parent Meeting – 7pm in
Auditorium
Thursday, April 10
o Springbrook IB Expo -- 7:00 pm to 10:00pm, in the Media
Center
o “Dress for Success” Workshop, during lunch in Rm G-201
o Seniors HSA Testing – Makeups for all Content
Friday, April 11
o Graduation Auditions Applications due
Saturday, April 12
o ACT Testing
Monday, April 14 –
Sunday, April 20
o No School – Spring Break
Monday, April 21
o Classes resume (NEW Date)
Wednesday, April 23
o NEC 7th Grade Meeting – 7:00 pm in Auditorium (for 7th
grade students and parents to learn about their high
school options, if they live in the NEC, or attend a NEC
feeder middle school).
Thursday, April 24
o PTSA Meeting – 7 pm in the Media Center
Friday, April 25
o Employment/Internship Fair – 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in the
Gym
o Government Career Fair, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in Team
Room 2
o “Mr. Springbrook” Competition – 7:00 pm in the
Auditorium
Saturday, April 26
o Community Yard Sale – 9 am to 1 pm at White Oak
Middle School Parking Lot
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Wednesday, April 30
o SMOB (Student Member of the Board of Education)
Elections during the school day
LOOKING AHEAD…
Saturday, May 3
o Mulch Sale -- 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at White Oak Middle
School
Friday, May 9
o Prom – 8:00 pm to 12:00 am at The Hilton on Rockville
Pike
Saturday, May 10
o After Prom (immediately following Prom)
12:30 am to 5:00 am at White Oak Rec Center
Monday, June 2
o Graduation -- 10:00 am at DAR Constitution Hall; no
school for other students
News from the PTSA
PTSA Meeting – Thursday, April 24th, 7:00 PM
Topic: TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Plan to attend April’s PTSA meeting where a representative from the
State’s Attorney’s office will present critical information about teen
substance abuse in Montgomery County. For the sake of all
teens in our community, come get informed on this important topic.
You are sure to leave the presentation knowing more than you did
when you arrived. Invite a friend or neighbor to attend. All are welcome!
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Help Bring the “SPRING” to Springbrook
We are seeking volunteers to assist with a spring “spruce up” landscape
project for Springbrook. Mr. Decker and his horticulture students have the
plan. PTSA is supplying the funds. Now we need the hands and feet to
help with the work. If you are interested in helping enhance Springbrook’s
curb appeal, send an email to [email protected].
We are looking for a few GREAT LEADERS, like YOU!
Demonstrate to
your child the
importance you
place on education
by being involved
yourself!
The strength of our PTSA depends on its leadership.
We are looking for a diverse group of parents to fill
some key LEADERSHIP ROLES, as we continue to
meet our goal to help our students thrive
academically, socially, and emotionally.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN for:
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President
Vice President
Secretary
NEC Representative
various Committee Chairs
YES, you can nominate yourself!
Several people in outgoing positions will still be here next year, so you will have lots
of support all the way!
Not sure what the job entails? See the PTSA Job Descriptions on the PTSA page
of the school website for more information.
Please address any inquiries or comments to the Nominating Committee: Reva
Gambrell ([email protected]); Margaret Smith ([email protected]);
Evette Moore ([email protected]).
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PROM and AFTER-PROM are coming soon!
PROM
The Prom will be held at the Hilton Hotel, 1750 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, MD 20852 on Friday May 9th from 8 pm to midnight.
Tickets are $50 and will go on sale on April 22nd. Students need
to pay all obligations before purchasing a ticket. Tickets will be
available until Thursday, May 8. No tickets will be sold the day of
the Prom (May 9).
AFTER-PROM
Students may then proceed directly to the After-Prom event
which will be held from 12:30 am to 5 am at the White Oak
Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD
20904.
Students purchasing a prom ticket are given a complimentary
ticket to attend After-Prom at no additional cost. Seniors who
do not purchase a prom ticket are still invited to attend the AfterProm event and may do so by purchasing an “After-Prom Only”
ticket for only $10. “After-Prom Only” tickets are available to
Seniors only and will be sold at the same time and location
as prom tickets.
PROM CHECKLIST
Parents are urged to support the After-Prom event as it is a
safe, well-chaperoned, alcohol/drug free celebration for our
students. Students will be treated to fabulous entertainment,
delicious food and generous prizes. The new White Oak Rec
Center provides a spacious and comfortable place for
students to relax and have fun with their friends.
Buy tickets from
April 22 – May 8.
Go to Prom May 9,
8 PM to 12 am.
Go directly to:
Parents, please support our year-long fundraising efforts by
having your child attend this PTSA sponsored event rather
than hosting a private party in your home.
AFTER PROM,
12:30 AM to 5 AM.
Many parent volunteers are needed to help with the actual
After-prom event, from set-up on Friday evening May 9th thru
clean-up on Sat morning May 10th. For more information, or to volunteer to help out,
please contact Eileen Hollander at [email protected]. If you are unable to
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volunteer but would like to donate something (i.e., food or prizes), please also send
e-mail to Eileen Hollander.
The PTSA After-Prom Committee thanks you for supporting our After-Prom
fundraising efforts this year!
Counseling Department
Counselors completed a classroom guidance lesson
with 11th grade students in the Modern World
classes. The lesson covered Naviance registration,
an overview of Naviance and registration for the April
9th Junior College Fair. Students in AP World classes received the information
regarding the Junior College Fair, but will not be receiving the full Naviance
classroom guidance lesson until after the AP test has been completed.
The Counseling Department hosted the Junior Parent night on
April 1st. The presentation included an overview of the college
application process, steps for college readiness, and covered all
of the information shared in the summer senior meetings. This
presentation will be available on the Springbrook High School
website, or see attachment.
Senior surveys were completed in all English classes on Friday,
April 4th. The surveys included information regarding college acceptances and
scholarship offerings.
We will be sending out a copy of each student’s course requests
later this month. Parents and students will have 10 days to make
any changes to their course requests. After that time, no
additional changes will be made.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Junior College Fair: Thursday, April 9, 2014
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Junior Class 2015 College Fair, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the
Gaithersburg Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, Md.
Please visit Career Center for more information, including a list of attending
colleges.
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Transportation Cost $5 - College Fair admission is free.
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Application Deadline: Thursday, April 3rd – No
Exceptions!
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Permission Slips available in the Career Center.
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Bag Lunch Required.
Parent/College Fair
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Parent Information Evening Session for the Junior College Fair
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Gaithersburg, Maryland - Gaithersburg Fairgrounds
Attention Class of 2015: It is SAT/ACT Time!
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Juniors are encouraged to take a SAT/ACT by the end of
the school year.
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Upcoming SAT Dates: May 3, 2014 and June 7, 2014
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Upcoming ACT Dates: April 12, 2014 and June 14, 2014
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Please visit the Career Center for additional information.
Career Lunch Chats/Cafeteria
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Lincoln Tech College –Friday, April. 11, 2014
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Universal Technical Institute – Tuesday, April 29, 2014
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COLLEGE READINESS:
Attention Freshman and Sophomores!
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Start your college readiness process with Bridges.com for college searches,
career inventories and assessments, creating a resume and much, much
more
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Site ID: 0025965 and Password: spring
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION:
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Registration BEGAN on April 3rd
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Session 1: June 23 to July 11, 8:10 am – 1:00 pm
Session 2: July 15 to August 1, 8:10 am – 1:00 pm
Registration DEADLINES:
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Session 1: June 9, 2014
Session 2: June 25, 2014 by 12 pm at school
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Locations are at Blair, Paint Branch, Watkins Mill and Wootton High Schools
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Cost is $300 per course. (Sliding scales are offered based on family income)
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Can register at school.
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Don’t wait! Enrollment is limited and classes are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis.
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See Summer School booklet for more information.
We wish all of our students and families a wonderful spring break!
Graduation Notes and News
Auditions for Graduation Performances
Graduating seniors have the opportunity to participate in the
commencement ceremony by being a part of a musical performance or
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by giving a speech. Students must audition for these roles (April 23rd for graduation
speakers and April 24th for musicians).
Audition applications are now available in the Counseling Service office and on our
website under Quick Links-Graduation Info. All seniors must be academically eligible
to participate.
Applications are DUE no later than April 11th at 2:00 p.m.….NO EXCEPTIONS.
Questions? Madonna Brown-Miles, NCC ([email protected])
Special Needs
If a sign language interpreter, a cued speech translation, or handicapped seating is
needed for parents or guests, please contact the Graduation Coordinator, Mrs.
Brown-Miles by email ([email protected]) or by telephone
(301) 989-5710 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Arrangements must be made no later
than May 16, 2014.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme (IBDP)
Our 1st Annual IB Expo is on April 10, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The idea is
to showcase what our all our students are doing/have done in the IB Programme.
Part of this IB Expo will serve as the IB MYP Personal Project Exhibition as well.
Please come and see what is expected from our students!
Displays can include:
 Extended Essays
 Showing of IB Film trailer productions
 IB Visual Art Showcase of portfolios
 IB Math Internal Assessment Projects
 Group 4 experiment designs and projects
 Groups 1, 2, & 3 oral and written activities.
John Weinshel and Mark Griffiths, IB Coordinators, Springbrook High School
[email protected] and [email protected]
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Journalism Department
Community Yard Sale
Earn some cash by cleaning your
home! That's right. Box up those
things you no longer need and bring
them to the Community Yard Sale to
be held at White Oak Middle School
on April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
Proceeds benefit The Blueprint,
Springbrook’s student newspaper.
Spaces are only $20. Download the
application here or on Springbrook
High School’s website.
For details, please email journalism adviser Tim Hibberd at
[email protected].
Get your Yearbook NOW, before they sell out!
Parents, there are still yearbooks left for sale, but ACT FAST
before all are all sold! 200 fewer books were ordered this
year, so there will certainly be a sellout.
You may reserve a copy by clicking here, or by sending your
child with a check or cash for $70 to E314 during lunch, or
before or after school.
Questions? Email Timothy Hibberd at
[email protected]
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Photographers and Cartoonists Needed
The staff of the newspaper is still
looking for photographers and
cartoonists. See your counselor ASAP
and request Journalism 1.
Music Department / Music Boosters
The Instrumental Music Program will be going to New
York/New Jersey to perform in the Fiesta-Val Adjudicated
Music Festival from April 10-12, 2014. This experience will
give students the opportunity to participate in a nationally
recognized music festival, and provide the music program
with a formal evaluation by college and university music
educators. In addition, the students will get to see a
variety of historical and multicultural sites in the area.
The Instrumental Music Boosters holds its monthly
meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in
the Band Room. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 6th.
Please join us. We would love to see more supporters of
the program.
You can also find us on Facebook, or contact us by email
at: [email protected]
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Mr. Springbrook Competition - Friday, April 25th
The Choral Music Department puts the "FUN" back in
Fundraiser with the first annual “Mr. Springbrook
Competition” being held during Devil Week, the spirit
week from April 20-25. Join us on Friday, April 25th
at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium for the Mr. Springbrook
Competition! There will be musical performances,
entertainment, and lots of laughs. Admission is $5.00,
and all proceeds support the Music Department.
Senior Candidates (already chosen by teachers) will
compete all week to raise the most money at lunch.
They will be dressed in costumes, according to theme,
and points will be given each day according to
earnings. Candidates will use their imagination,
charm, energy, wit, and ingenuity to campaign to get
the most points. They will also have the option to
perform their talent at the event to raise even more
points.
Support YOUR Mr. Springbrook and let's have some
fun!
Athletic Department /Athletic Boosters
Springbrook Athletic Booster Club MULCH SALE is scheduled
for Saturday, May 3rd at White Oak Middle School from 8:00
am - 1:00 pm. See our website for ordering or click here.
For students who need SSL hours, see Mr. Wendel in the Athletic
Director’s office for more information.
Follow us on Twitter at: @Brooksports!
GO DEVILS!
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Academic Internship Program
How do you DRESS for SUCCESS?
Come find out!
Join us for our Dress for Success Workshop on
Thursday, April 10th, during lunch in Room G-201.
Sheri Lowe, Internship Coordinator
([email protected])
College Career Research Department
SPRINGBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
EMPLOYMENT & INTERNSHIP FAIR
Friday, April 25th, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, in the Gym
Are you looking for employment or an internship?
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and impress
prospective employers.
Limited space!
Please reserve your spot before Friday, April 11th
1. Sign up in advance – G202 (See Ms. Brown for form)
2. Come to the fair professionally dressed with copies of your resume.
Nicole Brown, CCRD Teacher (College, Career, Research, and Development)
301.989.6092 or [email protected]
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Student Achievements
SENIOR WINS PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
Senior Joshua Lucker was selected as a Banneker / Key Scholar at the University
of Maryland, College Park. This honor represents the top 2% of all their applicants.
He has also received a full merit scholarship to UMBC in the fall.
Congratulations, Josh!
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Community Tidbits
2014 SERVICE ACADEMY FORUM
All interested 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and their parents are
invited to these Service Academy Information Forums.
Representatives from the Academies will be present to answer
questions about their application processes and admission requirements.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (panel convenes at 7:15 pm)
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Monday, May 5, 2014
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (panel convenes at 7:15 pm)
McDaniel College
The Forum – Decker College Center (Building #13)
2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Representatives from the following Academies will be on hand to answer your
questions. (Click here for flyer.)
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United States Naval Academy
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United States Military Academy (West Point)
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United States Air Force Academy
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United States Merchant Marine Academy
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United States Coast Guard Academy
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COME, JOIN THE FUN!
Good Hope / C-4 Community
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 17, 2014, 10 am - 4 pm
Good Hope Community Center,
14715 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905
Fun SSL Opportunities!
Student Volunteers Needed, Earn your SSL Hours
Contact: Ruth Dereje, Student Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected], 301-547-1837
Reserve a Table and Reach Thousands of Local Residents
Vendor tables: $30
Contact: Carol Hudson, Vendor Relations Coordinator
916-812-1470, [email protected]
Win Cash Prizes - “Montgomery’s Got Talent”
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Maximum of a 5 minute performance to be judged by a panel of 3 experts
What’s Your Talent?
Bands, Musicians, Dancers, Singers, Actors /Actresses, Martial Artists, Gymnasts
Contact: Alyssa Ranko, President and Entertainment Coordinator
[email protected]; 301-599-2108, 703-851-5993
Come out and enjoy the day with strawberries and ice
cream, hot dogs, FREE face painting, music, live auction,
and lots of fun!
For the first time, the festival is being co-hosted by The
Montgomery County Government and C-4, the Colesville
Council of Community Congregations.
Click here for flyer.
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News from the Brook - Upcoming Publication Schedule
Publication Date
Deadline for Submission
Friday, May 2
Monday, April 28
Friday, May 16
Monday, May 12
Friday, May 30
Tuesday, May 27
News from the Brook, point of contact: [email protected]
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