 Parents, teachers, and administrators working together 
Edition
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Administration
Dear SHS Community,
We hope that you are enjoying your spring break with your friends and family. As we look back
at our recent accomplishments, we find that there is much to celebrate: We had an incredibly
successful production of High School Musical. We had a very successful, second annual,
alumni day. Our band traveled to The Blues City Classic in Memphis, TN where they received
Superior & Outstanding ratings. Our Concert Choir students traveled to Disney in Florida where
they earned a Superior rating. Our boys varsity basketball team claimed the 4A North Region
championship for the State of Maryland. We are projecting a tremendous increase in student
enrollment in AP and IB courses for next year. This is a positive trend because we recently
found out that in 2014 Springbrook was one of eight MCPS schools to experience an increase in
participation in AP exams among Latino and African American students and was one of only two
MCPS schools to experience an increase in AP performance among Latino and African
American students. This means that more and more of our students will be college ready in the
years to come. We are so proud of what our students have accomplished and so incredibly
grateful to the parents and staff members who support them in their endeavors.
information in this issue: Senior Announcements, Counseling News, IB MYP, Computer
Science, Music, Athletics and Community Tidbits
And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter: @Springbrook_HS
Sincerely,
Daniel E. Garcίa, Assistant Principal
Calendar
Fri., April 3 through Fri,
April 10
o No School – Spring Break
Mon., April 13
o Sr. HSA Testing – English
Tues., April 14
o Sr. HSA Testing – Biology
o Music Boosters Meeting – 7pm
Wed., April 15
o Sr. HSA Testing – Algebra
o IB/MYP Expo – 7pm
Thurs., April 16
o Sr. HSA Testing – Make-ups
o Art Show; International Culinary Expo
o Friends of the Arts Meeting – 7pm
Fri., April 17
o Progress Reports
Sat., April 18
o ACT Testing
o Swing into Spring
Tues., April 21
o PTSA Meeting – 7pm – Media Center
Wed., April 29
o Student Member of School Board (SMOB)
Elections
Sat., May 2
o SAT Testing
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News from the PTSA
Hope to See You April 21!
Our meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will
be Tuesday, April 21. Should you have any PTSA related questions or concerns,
please feel free to contact its president, Antoinette (Toni) Hinds by email:
[email protected].
After-Prom News
We are Forming After-Prom Committee 2015-2016
Parents of 9th, 10th and 11th grade students are welcome! Available Positions:
-After Prom Chair/Co-Chair
-Volunteer
-Publicity
-Fundraising
-Prize
-Decoration
-Food
-Entertainment
Please contact Bessy Cabrera for more details at [email protected].
Limousine Training Participants
The link below lists limousine companies that successfully completed the Keeping It
SAFE Coalition training on March 5, 2014. Training covers Maryland alcohol and other
drug laws and consequences, indicators of alcohol and other drug impairment, current
teen trends and best practices regarding the transportation of clients under the age of
21. Montgomery County: Keeping It SAFE Under 21 Alcohol Prevention Coalition
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DLCLRE/Resources/Files/pdffiles/Compani
esTrained03_2014.pdf
After-Prom Party
The After-Prom Party is Saturday, May 16 from 12:30-5am at the White Oak Community
Recreation Center. After-Prom is a safe and alcohol-free celebration immediately
following Prom. It keeps our students safe during those often dangerous hours between
midnight and 5am. The celebration includes entertainment, games, prizes and food all
night long. Click on the link below for photos of After-Prom 2014:
https://springbrookafterprom2014.shutterfly.com/
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Please Support the After-Prom Celebration!
An event such as this cannot be a success without your support leading and during the
celebration. All 9th thru 12th grade students’ parents and guardians are welcome! Ways
you can support us:
-Eat out on restaurant spirit nights
-Join the After-Prom Committee – positions still available
-Volunteer the day of event
-Make a donation to SHS PTSA After-Prom
-Make a platter donation of sweets, fruits or vegetables the day of event
Points of Contact: Bessy Cabrera at [email protected] and Nora Robles at
[email protected].
Senior Announcements
Senior Farewell Picnic Needs Volunteers
On May 29 the Class of 2015 will be rehearsing for graduation. Rehearsal will begin at
7:30 a.m. Afterwards, there will be a “Farewell Picnic” at the football stadium. This will
be their last opportunity to be together as a class to socialize and bond. We really need
parents to help. We need volunteers to prepare and serve hotdogs and hamburgers. If
you are unable to volunteer, you can still help by donating desserts, cases of water or
sodas. If you are interested in donating or are available to help at the picnic please
contact Ms. Greger at [email protected] or call (301) 989-5710. Thank
you!
Counseling Department
Parents and students will be receiving letters in the mail by April 20 which will
include all of the course registrations for next year. If you are in disagreement with the
course registrations you will have until April 30 to make changes. After April 30 the
schedules will be locked in and no changes will be made. It is important that you review
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the course registration with your child to ensure accuracy. Please note that all students
registered for AP and IB classes are expected to take the test at the end of the year.
Information regarding the costs of the tests are included in the letter.
Counselors visited with juniors via Modern World History classes this week to introduce
them to Naviance. We will be meeting with juniors in IB history 1 and AP Modern World
History in May once testing has been completed.
We continue to meet with our seniors and are helping them with their post-graduation
plans. We are also talking with our seniors who have not fulfilled all of their graduation
requirements. It is important that our seniors do not wait to complete and submit their
Student Service Learning hours. Please remember, no student will graduate and walk
across the stage unless ALL of his or her graduation requirements are met.
The College and Career Center continues to have many scholarships available. Juniors
and seniors should be visiting the College and Career Center on a regular basis to hear
from college representatives and to learn about the many scholarships that are
available. Here are some wonderful programs available to our students through the
College and Career Center:
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ASVAB Test Thursday, April 2 in Team Room 2; ASVAB Feedback Tuesday,
April 28 in Computer Lab E115
Alpha Scholarship Endowment Fund of IUL, Deadline: April 17. This scholarship
is for African American and Hispanic Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
April '15
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10 - Create Real Impact Your Ideas Driving Challenge - $500 - $5,000
awards; ages 14 - 22; legal residents; create an original work showcasing your
idea for a SOLUTION to the very real problem of reckless & distracted driving;
original works can fall into 1 of the 4 following categories: video, music, creative
writing, or artwork.
13 - Federal Water Quality Assoc. Scholarship - $2,000; senior; must plan on and
be accepted into a 4yr program studying a field associated with environmental
protection (see application for acceptable areas of study); essay; extra curricular
activities; reference letter(s).
15 - College JumpStart Scholarship Program - $1,500; 10-12 grade; U.S. citizen
or legal res.; attend 2yr, 4yr or vocational/trade school in the U.S.; be committed
to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community.
30 - E-waste Scholarship - $1,000; 9-12 grade; U.S. citizen or legal res.; no age
limit; complete online application including a 140-character message about ewaste; top 10 applications will be chosen as finalists and will be asked to write a
500 to 1,000 word essay about e-waste; winner will be awarded $1,000.
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May '15
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01 - Ira Dorsey Scholarship - one-time or renewable $1,500 award; male;
senior; min 2.5 GPA; financial need; character; extra curricular activities;
community involvement; must attend 4 yr school; must complete the FAFSA;
essay; 2 letters of rec.
01 - DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship - 3-$500 awards; senior; citizen or legal
resident; min 3.0 GPA; financial need; must apply for FAFSA; 750 word essay;
see application for details.
01 - WyzAnt College Scholarships - $10,000, $3,000, & $2,000 awards; 10-12
grade; plan to be enrolled in a college or university; 300 word essay: "Describe
one way in which your education has empowered you."
15 - Mont. Co. Chapter Bowie St. U. Alumni Assoc. Scholarship - $500 award
per semester of freshman year based in their academic success in high
school; must attend Bowie State University; min 2.5 GPA; 2 letters of rec.; essay;
read all requirements carefully before applying.
June '15
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15 - Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - $1,000; senior; min 2.5 GPA; resident
of the U.S.; create a short story of no more than 2000 words; see link for details.
30 - Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships - (Application opens Feb. 1st!)
senior; min 3.0 GPA; U.S. citizen or on a Student Visa; complete application
indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career; must be accepted to
college, univ., or trade school; must enroll full-time; 2 letters of recommendation.
Point of Contact: Eileen Lisker, [email protected]
The International Baccalaureate Middle
Years Programme (MYP)
IB MYP Projects:
Congratulations to all the IB MYP students who completed the IB MYP Project! MYP
projects encourage students to reflect on their learning and the outcomes of their work –
key skills that prepare them for success in further study, the workplace and the
community.
Our IB MYP Expo will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 7pm in the Media Center on
the second floor. Please stop by to see the student projects. We are also holding a
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small STEM Fair organized by Nikoo Darakhshan, Kiev Gambrell, Alexandra Yetley,
Pritika Paudel, Johana Ananth, and supervised by Ms. Serenity Moore.
IB MYP Progress Reports:
All 9th and 10th grade students received their IB MYP Progress Report for 1st
Semester. We have received a tremendous response from parents and are glad that
you found the information helpful. Assessment is a primary component of the IB MYP
program and our students are assessed throughout the year in all subject areas. Each
subject area has pre-determined assessment criteria established by the IB for all
authorized world schools. The next progress report will go out in June.
Journalism Department
Community Yard Sale on April 25
Is spring here yet? After a chilly and snow-filled February and early March, I think we
are all looking forward to warmer weather. It’s also time to plan for the annual
Community Yard Sale. It will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-1pm in the
parking lot of White Oak Middle School. This is a great opportunity to rid your home or
apartment of the clutter and to make a little money for yourself. Last year participants
sold everything from gently used clothing, to bicycles, books and even a canoe!
Proceeds from the sale help to offset the costs of The Blueprint, the school’s student
newspaper. To reserve your spot, complete the form at the end of this newsletter and
send it with your check to the address on the form.
Parents of seniors
Now is the time to reserve a copy of the yearbook for your child. The yearbook staff is
putting the final touches on a great book that will sell out again just like last year’s
yearbook. To place your order, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com.
Point of Contact: Tim Hibberd, [email protected]
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Computer Science Department
Field Trip to Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks in Herndon, Virginia hosted a group of Springbrook students for a
Career Day. Greg Bensimon, a Juniper Consulting Engineer and Alumnus of
Springbrook High School, served as host for the day. One presentation covered “A Day
in the Life of an Engineer.” The students were given a tour of the lab where Juniper
tests its networking products before delivery to customers. Its marketing director
included some role playing of “an interview gone wrong” and our students identified all
of the “wrong” parts of the interview. Cameron Wilson of Code.org explained the
purpose of their organization and worked with our students on a collaborative coding
activity. All of the Juniper volunteer employees gave a brief description of their
individual roles at Juniper, followed by questions from the students. After a full day of
activities our students received box lunches and goodie bags to take with them. The
Juniper Career Day was an exciting and worthwhile activity for our students.
Point of Contact: Fatima Zahra El Khaldi, [email protected]
Field Trip to National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, Virginia hosted
Springbrook students for a STEM Outreach Symposium. NGA delivers world-class
geospatial intelligence to professional analysts, warfighters and first responders. Dr.
Lenora P. Gant, Ph.D., the Senior Executive Academic Outreach and STEM
Coordinator, gave the welcome and introductions. Students saw a presentation by
Bluecube Aerospace explaining its small cube satellite which can capture and upload
images, temperature, humidity and position. Other research and development experts
explained their role at the NGA. We were then treated to a tour of parts of the facility,
including the director’s conference room. We saw the scale model created by the NGA
of the compound where Osama Bin Laden was located. It was used by the Navy Seals
in their preparations for their mission. The trip was very informative and our students
were impressed with the level of security at the facility.
Point of Contact: Sheri Lowe, [email protected]
NCWIT Awards
The National Center for Women & IT (NCWIT) is designed to increase women's
meaningful participation in computing careers by providing encouragement, visibility,
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community, leadership opportunities, scholarships and internships to high potential
technically inclined young women. We are pleased to announce that 4 of our students
are recipients of the 2015 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Congratulations
to Ruth Dereje, Iko Esemoto, Keren Herran and Sana Shah. They are being
recognized for their computing-related aspirations and for their demonstrated
outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology/computing; solid leadership
ability; good academic history; and plans for post-secondary education. The Maryland
and Delaware Affiliate of NCWIT will honor the winners at its awards ceremony on
Saturday, April 18 at the University of Maryland in College Park.
Point of Contact: [email protected]
Register Now for the X-STEM Symposium on Tuesday, April 28
The USA Science & Engineering Festival, the largest celebration of science and
engineering in the United States, is excited to announce that registration for the
upcoming X-STEM Symposium is NOW OPEN!
Join them on April 28 in Washington D.C. for the next X-STEM Symposium, a special
conference for kids featuring some of our nation's leading STEM innovators! View this
year's AGENDA and REGISTER TODAY to reserve your seats.
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
About: The X-STEM "Extreme" STEM Symposium - presented by MedImmune - is a
unique conference for kids where some of our nation's most respected professionals in
science and engineering will speak to middle through high school students in a "TEDstyle" format. X-STEM is a one of a kind opportunity to get your students up close and
personal with leading STEM role models while inspiring them about careers in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This all day event will feature
multiple presentation sessions and workshops covering a wide array of subject areas
including space exploration, paleontology, bio-inspired robotics, marine biology,
mathematics of origami, eco-friendly vehicle innovation, computer programming and
much, much more!
Who Should Attend: Middle and high school level students (grades 6-12) with a strong
interest in STEM, educators and parents.
We have lined up an amazing group of speakers for X-STEM 2015 including:
Reginald Brothers, Ph.D. - From detecting and responding to national security matters
such as cyber hacking and bioterrorism, discover how this leader as Under Secretary
for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is using the
latest in science to keep America safe!
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Alyssa Carson - This 13-year-old and her dream to become the first person on Mars,
will both amaze and inspire you! Learn how she is preparing and how her quest is
capturing national attention!
Anthony Fauci, M.D. - Learn how this eminent physician-scientist, as Director of the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, is on the front lines of the U.S.
government's fight against the Ebola crisis!
Irwin Jacobs, Ph.D. - Meet this mild-mannered former MIT engineering professor who
co-founded the telecommunications giant Qualcomm. Learn how its technology (born
from his single idea) is used on cell phones worldwide and is revolutionizing the next
generation of digital devices!
Dean Kamen - He's sometimes called a modern-day Edison for the sheer number and
impact of his inventions -- which range from the Segway human transporter and
revolutionary robotic prosthetic arm to the iBOT battery-powered wheelchair. But in
addition to his creations, get to know the man who founded FIRST, the amazing
outreach movement which is inspiring kids in robotics and other STEM areas like never
before!
Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D. - This eminent neurosurgeon and researcher at
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine says: "My hands used to pick weeds as an
immigrant in this country. Now they perform brain surgery." Hear his amazing story!
And many, many more! Learn more about the 2015 X-STEM Symposium here.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register to attend. Advanced registration
is required! There will be no onsite registration
http://www.usasciencefestival.org/schoolprograms/x-stem-extreme-stem-symposium/xstem-registration-form.html
Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on
Festival announcements. We hope to see you at X-STEM!
Nancy van Dillen Director of Programs USA Science & Engineering Festival,
[email protected]
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Music Department / Music Boosters
Fantastic Music Program Trip to Memphis! Congratulations to our
Instrumental Musicians!
The music program students traveled to Memphis, Tennessee March 25-29 to
participate in a musical festival competition and go on fun and educational tours. There
were 68 students and 10 chaperones on the trip. The festival was sponsored by the
Performing Arts Consultants which hosted our student musicians’ performances at the
University of Memphis on Saturday morning, March 28. The adjudicators were Dr.
Albert Nguyen, Director of Bands at the University of Memphis, and Dr. John Chiego,
Orchestra Director at the University of Memphis. The Jazz Band and Symphonic Band
both received Superior Ratings from both judges. The String Orchestra received a
Superior rating from the first judge and an Excellent rating from the second judge. The
orchestra was just one point from earning a Superior rating from both judges. Mr.
Jones, Springbrook Musical Director beamed “what an amazing job from all of our
groups. I am extremely proud of them all.”
In addition to the adjudicated festival, they visited a number of museums and had lunch
at the Blues City Café located on Beale Street, the music center of the city. Their
museum visits included the National Civil Rights Museum, Gibson Guitar Museum,
Rock and Soul Museum, Sun Studios Museum, Stax Records Museum and of course
Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. According to many, this trip was one of the most
exciting and fun trips so far.
Both Mr. Jones and Scott Brock, Music Boosters President, emphasized that it could not
have happened without the support and assistance of the parents who volunteered their
time to chaperone as well as members from our school faculty and staff. However,
more support from more music parents is needed to continue these kinds of enriching
activities for our students. Just like with sports, the best way you can support your child
musician is to get involved. Mr. Jones concluded “I am looking forward to next year’s
trip to???????”
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Here is a photo of Mr. Jones in the school office, looking very well just a few hours after
the 16 hour drive back to Springbrook, standing next to the trophies won in Memphis:
***For all those who were on the trip, please send some of your best or favorite
photos of the trip to [email protected] so that a collage of
the trip from multiple perspectives can be made for all to enjoy.
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The 15TH Annual Swing into Spring Dinner Dance is on April 18!
Swing into Spring is among the biggest of annual events of the music department and is
less than 2 weeks away, on Saturday, April 18. Come join us for this fun evening of
swing and jazz music, dancing and dinner. It is an important fundraiser to support the
needs of our student musicians throughout their high school years. We need volunteers
to make it a success for your children, the music department and all who attend. Please
contact us if you can help out in any way. We would like to reach out to music parents
and students and any others who would like to help! We need help with setup and
decorations the night before (Friday, April 17) and the afternoon of (Saturday, April 18),
as well as donations of desserts and to our silent auction. There are other needs as
well. Contact [email protected] if you can offer your time and/or
donations. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FLIERS FOR RESERVATIONS AND TO
DONATE TO OUR SILENT AUCTION! THANK YOU!
Music Boosters Next Meeting
Please plan to attend the Music Boosters meetings usually on the 1st Tuesday of
every month at 7pm in the Band Room. The next one, however, is Tuesday, April 14
since April 7 is during spring break. We will be finalizing plans for Swing into Spring
taking place on Saturday, April 18!
Point of Contact: Wyman Jones, [email protected] and Scott Brock,
President, Springbrook Music Boosters, [email protected].
Follow us on Twitter: @SHSMusicBoosters
See us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringbrookHsMusic
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Athletic Department /Athletic Boosters
*News from Springbrook’s Athletic Boosters*
Meet the Coaches Night
Thank you to all the parents and coaches who came to our first "Meet the Coaches
Night" on March 10. It was great to see both new and familiar faces!
Spring Sport Wins
Spring sport home games officially began March 20 but wet weather caused a few
cancellations. Congratulations to both the boys and the girls varsity lacrosse teams for
their decisive wins over Wheaton. The boys won 14-2 and the girls won 13-2. Boys
outdoor track & field is currently undefeated, and the girls outdoor track & field have
won all except against Paint Branch.
Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame Committee is excited to announce that it is still accepting nominations
for the second ever class. To nominate a former athlete, coach, administrator or
community member, visit
http://springbrookathletics.org/main/otherad/contentID/31673506.
Fundraising Efforts
Concessions: Please sign up to sell concessions during our home games! Our
concession sales help raise important funds that are used for our athletic programs.
Volunteers get free admission to the game and are also able to watch the game from
the stand while they are selling concessions. It's easy to sign up by clicking on the
following link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44a8a62da75-spring
Mulch Sale: One of our biggest fundraisers will be held Saturday, May 2 from 9am to
noon at the parking lot of White Oak Middle School. Your support will help Springbrook
raise much needed money for its new scoreboard while also sprucing up your yard! To
order, please go to the Boosters website, www.gobluedevils.net. Click on the red link
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for mulch sale, then either click on and download the online order form or order directly
on the site. Orders must be received by April 28.
Recent Athletic Booster Club Accomplishments
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The Athletic Booster Club purchased and received floor sweepers for our
gymnasium (see photo below);
attended Springbrook Alumni Day and sold spirit wear;
made new Alumni T-shirts (designed by Senior Mica Ho); and
will be selling new "The Brook" car magnets - look for these at upcoming
Springbrook events.
The remaining Boosters meetings are Wednesday, May 6 and Wednesday, June 3
from 7-8pm in the cafeteria.
For more information on Boosters activities visit our webpage on the Springbrook
Athletics page, click on “Boosters”, or by clicking on this link:
http://springbrookathletics.org/index.cfm?action=main.boosters
Please join our boosters listserv by clicking on the following link:
[email protected] or contact Rachel
Spangenberg at [email protected] to be added to our email list.
Questions? Contact co-Presidents Rachel Spangenberg at [email protected] or
Tina Errigo at [email protected]. GO BLUE DEVILS!!!
Point of Contact: Sarah Kestner, [email protected]
Community Tidbits
The First Ever Smithsonian National Math Festival – April 18, 2015!
Make plans to attend the first national festival dedicated to discovering the delight and
power of mathematics in every day life! On Saturday, April 18, beginning at 10am,
experience mathematics like never before, when the first-of-its-kind National Math
Festival comes to Washington, D.C. As the country’s first national festival dedicated to
discovering the delight and power of mathematics, this free and public celebration will
feature dozens of activities for every age—from hands-on magic and Houdini-like
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getaways to lectures with some of the most influential mathematicians of our time. The
National Math Festival is organized by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
(MSRI) and the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in cooperation with the Smithsonian
Institution. For more information about activities, presenters, sponsors and more, visit
http://www.mathfest.org.
Connect with #MathFest2015
GFBNEC Announces Third Annual Student Essay – and Video – Contest
Our student contest keeps getting bigger and better. This year, we will be accepting
video entries in addition to essays.
This third annual contest is open to students who are in high school (grades 9-12) and
college (undergraduate and graduate) during the 2014-2015 school year. Fourteen
winners will share $6,500 in cash prizes. The top four prizes of $1,000 each will be
awarded for the best high school and college entries in the essay and video divisions.
Plus, the top 30 finalists will each receive two complimentary tickets to attend Go For
Broke National Education Center's 14th Annual Evening of Aloha Gala Dinner on
September 19 at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in downtown Los Angeles.
Student contestants are asked to address one of three topics:
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Study the Japanese American World War II soldier experience and explain its
relevance to our lives today.
Research one Japanese American WWII soldier, and highlight elements of the
experience that are most meaningful to YOU.
Analyze what the Japanese American WWII experience can teach us about the
Constitution, rights and responsibilities.
Essays should be 250 to 500 words, and videos should be 3 to 5 minutes long. A panel
of educators will judge the submissions. Submissions are due by Tuesday, June 30.
Essays must be emailed to [email protected]. Videos must be posted to YouTube,
and the link emailed to [email protected].
Winners will be notified by July 31. The essays and videos of the top 30 finalists will be
featured at the Evening of Aloha Gala Dinner, and they will be available on GFBNEC's
website, www.goforbroke.org.
For more information, visit our website at www.goforbroke.org, or contact Chris Brusatte
at [email protected] or 310-222-5711.
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Student Emerging Leaders Program Deadline is May 1
The Student Emerging Leaders Program, a partnership of MCPS and the Montgomery
County Business Roundtable for Education (MCBRE), is designed to nurture student
interest in national, state and local government by inspiring students to become the next
generation of black and Hispanic leaders. The program engages students through a
mentoring relationship, peer-to-peer meetings and student debate. Current 9th graders
(rising sophomores) can read more about the program and apply by May 1 at the link
below.
http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/student-emerging-leaders-programdeadline-is-may-1/
Montgomery County Public Library Teen Poetry Contest
For high school students. Entry form at: http://goo.gl/forms/q8uDl4wwZn
See this flier at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPXuKH_BZcvUFpqUi1yOVdnTE0/view?usp=sharing
Free College Preparation and Scholarship Fair
1– 4pm, Saturday, May 2, Universities at Shady Grove (USG), 9630 Gudelsky Drive in
Rockville. The fair is targeted to students in grades 6-10 and their parents.
Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from various colleges
and universities, learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities and attend
informative breakout sessions. There also will be a tour of the USG campus. Read
more and find the link to register at:
http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/college-prep-fair-to-be-held-may-2/
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Ride On's Annual Food Drive April 19-25, 2015
Give a non-perishable item. Help kids and families in Montgomery County. Save a
fare. You ride FREE with a donation. Bring a can, non-perishable food or healthy, kid
friendly, single serving food items (plastic containers preferred) on any Ride On bus and
get a free trip. If transferring to other buses, bring additional donations. All donations go
to Manna Food Center and needy families.
Raise Your Voice-Poverty in Montgomery County Forum in East County
A Public Forum and Community Fair - Montgomery County Community Action Board in
Partnership with the East County Citizens Advisory Board, East County Regional
Services Center, Office of Community Partnerships/Gilchrist Center and Montgomery
College.
Community members are invited to a public forum and resource fair to learn about and
discuss issues facing low income community residents. The program begins with a
Resource Fair at 6: 00 pm, which will include information and resources from local
service providers. A panel discussion will be held at 7:30 pm, followed by focus groups,
where attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences and
recommendations about issues such as child care, transportation, jobs and housing.
The event is free and open to the public. Child care and food will be provided.
Wednesday. April 22, 6-9pm, East County Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs
Chaney Road, Silver Spring, Maryland. Online Registration:
https://raiseyourvoiceeast.eventbrite.com
Community Action Agency: 240-777-1697- [email protected]
You can download Microsoft Office for free TODAY!
To help Maryland Public School students prepare for success this school year,
Microsoft is providing Office to every student free of charge. With Office 365, your
student will now have access to the latest version of Word, for writing; Excel, for
spreadsheets; PowerPoint, for presentations; OneNote, for organization and note
taking; and much more.
• Install on up to 5 compatible PCs and Macs, plus 5 tablets (including iPads, iPhones
and Android devices!)
• Office subscription lasts for as long as your child is a Maryland Public School Student
and the program continues.
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• To see WHY Microsoft Office is so important for your student: CLICK HERE
Please visit www.marylandaccess.education and enter your student’s full name (first,
middle and last names are required), school county and school name to download.
Once you have downloaded Office, you will use your account name that you were
assigned on the website (e.g. [email protected]) and the password
created to activate your account and you’re all set!
Dream Leadership Youth Program-Shoot for the Stars
Free workshops for youth ages 14-19 designed to help participants learn to be leaders
in school and in the community; identify challenges and develop strategies to plan and
take appropriate action; and develop skills that will help them succeed in high school
and college. SSL hours and certificate of completion given for participation in all
sessions. The remaining programs will be held at the Marilyn Praisner Community
Recreation Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville on April 16, 23 and 30, 6:308pm. For more information, contact Angela Cooper at 301-989-4773, ext. 1245 or Carol
Brown at 240-777-4970.
Earn SSL Hours with The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless has an immediate need for
volunteers to prepare and/or serve meals at the Home Builders Care Assessment
Center (HBCAC) in Rockville. The contact is Naira Hirz at [email protected] or 301-9176658. As a reminder, the MCPS SSL plan has made an exception for students to earn
SSL hours for meal preparation in a private residence for delivery to homeless shelters.
Here is a link to formula that should be followed for awarding SSL hours:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/pages/faq.aspx#191.
Student Service Opportunities in Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks welcomes and encourages student volunteers! Every year students
from our local schools contribute thousands of hours of serivce to projects and events in
our parks. Follow this link for a list of volunteer opportunities that have been approved
for MCPS Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. Visit our "Getting Started" Student
section for more information about student service with Montgomery Parks. Make your
next school Day Off a Day On with Montgomery Parks!
http://www.montgomeryparks.org/team/ssl.shtm
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Ben’s Run
The 5th Annual Ben's Run will be held on Saturday, April 25. They have some special
things planned, since it's their 5th anniversary, including their first 5 mile run (spots
limited). For more info, visit: http://www.bensrun.org/
News from the Brook - Upcoming Publication Schedule
Publication Date
Submission Due Date/
Deadline for Submission
Friday, April 24
Friday, April 17/
Monday, April 20
Friday, May 15
Friday, May 8/
Monday, May 11
Friday, June 5
*last issue of the 201415 school year
Friday, May 29/
Monday, June 1
News from the Brook, point of contact: [email protected]
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2015 SHS Community Yard Sale Application
April 25, 2014 @ White Oak Middle School parking lot
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Name
Phone
Email address
Space(s) required (Each space is the average width of a parking space)
=
x $20
Contact Tim Hibberd at [email protected] for more information.
Send completed application along with payment to:
Springbrook High School
201 Valley Brook Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Attn: Tim Hibberd
Application due no later than April 23.
Notes: There is no rain date for this event. It will be held rain or shine.
Participants are required to take away all materials from their “space” as there will be no
trash
receptacles at this event.
Setup begins at 7:30 a.m.
Proceeds benefit The Blueprint, the student newspaper at Springbrook High
School
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