 Parents, teachers, and administrators working together 
Monday, May 11, 2015
Administration
Dear SHS Community:
We would like to congratulate senior Asma Shah on receiving 2nd place in the county wide
“SERT Watt's Up” energy poster competition! Her poster will be displayed in schools around the
county. You can see her poster by visiting our website under “News”
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/springbrookhs/
Please remember that you can help our senior class by taking the night off from cooking.
Panera Bread on Tech Road will be hosting a fundraiser tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Panera will donate a portion of the proceeds to Springbrook’s senior class.
Senior final exam review day and locker clean out day will take place on Thursday, May 14th.
Period 6 and 7 exams will be on Friday, May 15th, Periods 4 and 5 exams will be on Monday,
May 18th, periods 2 and 3 exams will be on Tuesday, May 19th and the period 1 exam will be on
Wednesday, May 20th.
To help you prepare for next year, we want to remind you that the official beginning and ending
bell times for all MCPS high schools will be 7:45 a.m. -2:30 p.m. The Middle schools day will be
from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Elementary tier 1 school will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
and tier 2 will operate from 9:25 a.m. to 3:50 pm.
information in this issue: Prom, After-Prom, IB MYP, Journalism, World
Languages, Music, Athletic Boosters, Student Achievements, Community Tidbits, AP
and IB growth.
And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for daily news and information:
@Springbrook_HS
Sincerely,
Daniel E. Garcίa, Assistant Principal
Calendar
Wed., May 13
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Music Department Picnic – 4pm
Thurs., May 14
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Choral Concerts & Awards – 7pm
Fri., May 15-Sat., May 16
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Prom/After-Prom
Tues., May 19
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PTSA Meeting – Media Center – 7pm
Wed., May 20
o
Distinguished Scholars Dinner – 6pm
Thurs., May 21
o
Music Awards Program – 7pm
Fri., May 22
o
Last Day for Seniors; NHS Coffeehouse – 2:30pm
Mon., May 25
o
Memorial Day – No School
Fri., May 29
o
Graduation Rehearsal – Auditorium – 8am
Mon., June 1
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Graduation – DAR Constitution Hall – 10am
Tues., June 2
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Music Boosters Meeting – 7pm
Wed., June 3
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Athletic Boosters Meeting – 7pm
Sat., June 6
o
SAT Testing
Tues., June 9
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Final Exams – Period 1 & 2
Wed., June 10
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Final Exams – Period 3 & 4
Thurs., June 11
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Final Exams – Period 5 & 6
Fri., June 12
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Final Exams – Period 7
2
Mon., June 15
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Final Exams – Make-ups; Last Day of School
Tues., June 23
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Report Cards Distributed
News from the PTSA
Hope to See You May 19!
Our meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will
be Tuesday, May 19. Should you have any PTSA related questions or concerns,
please feel free to contact its president, Antoinette (Toni) Hinds by email:
[email protected].
Prom Dresses and Accessories – An Option for Those in Need
The Heart of Tabitha Foundation is a local non-profit dedicated to serving young women
who are faced with economic and situational difficulties. Every year it collects and
donates dresses, shoes and accessories, to young women within MCPS who are in
need. It often finds that many young women cannot afford formal gowns/dresses, so
they choose not to attend events such as Prom and formal dances. The Heart of
Tabitha is here to change that! It will also help with hair and make-up for those young
women, as well. See the attached Dress Drive flier for more information.
Donations
If you have a dress, shoes or accessories that you would like to donate, please help in
that way as well. It will be collecting items until Wednesday, May 22.
SSL Hours For Students
Its Boutique is in need of student volunteers to help with collection & organization. SSL
hours credit is available.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us:
Email: [email protected]; Phone: 202-681-7256
Website: www.HeartofTabithaFoundation.org
-Cherrelle Lawrence, President
Heart of Tabitha Foundation
www.HeartofTabithaFoundation.org
The Sister's Closet | #HerYellowRibbon.org
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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/
After prom tickets are FREE to prom ticket holders. Seniors not attending prom
may still attend after prom by purchasing an “After Prom Only” ticket for $10. Students
must arrive at after prom by 1:30am. NOTE: Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
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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
-Visit SignUpGenius link for opportunities to volunteer or donate a sweet platter,
fruit platter, vegetable platter and more.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4EA8AF2EA4FD0-volunteer/17187810
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
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
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available. Here are some wonderful programs available to our students through the
College and Career Center:
May '15

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


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)
Springbrook High School Freshman Summer Camp – Spread the Word
Get a jump start on high school, meet teachers, make new friends and learn about
some of our course offerings! Ninth grade can set the tone for a successful high school
career. For some students it can be a hard transition from middle school. Every year,
Springbrook HS offers a one week transition program called the Freshman Summer
Camp. We use this camp to help allay the fears and preconceptions of incoming 9th
grade students by making sure that students have both a positive academic as well as
social experience in a small setting. Students take 4 courses each day. One course,
High School 101, offers a chance to get student questions answered, learn their way
around the building and develop a relationship with a 9th grade teacher. Our 3 other
courses come from our variety of programs including Art, Culinary and
Science/Technology. Please consider enrolling your incoming Springbrook Blue Devil
in our camp this summer! See attached flier for more info.
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DATES: June 22-June 26
DAILY SCHEDULE: 8am-12:45pm, Monday through Friday
ELIGIBILITY: Students currently in 8th grade who will be attending Springbrook High
School in fall 2015 are eligible to participate in this program.
TRANSPORTATION: There is no MCPS School bus transportation available.
Parents will need to arrange transport.
FEES: Cost is $75 for the 1-week session but will be reduced to $65 if it is received by
May 15, 2015. Tuition assistance is available to eligible participants.
ENROLLMENT: The registration form and flier are attached. The registration form is
also available from the Springbrook Website and in the Main and Counseling Offices.
Point of Contact: John Weinshel, IB MYP Coordinator, [email protected],
301-989-5788
Journalism Department
Successful Community Yard Sale Held on April 25
The annual Community Yard Sale was held on Saturday, April 25. There were at least
18 “vendors” who bought table space at the sale. Proceeds from the sale help to offset
the costs of The Blueprint, the school’s student newspaper.
Parents of Seniors – Get Your Yearbooks Now!
The yearbook is now ready for pickup in room E310 before school, during lunch and
after school, only. There are a few copies available for sale. If you did not reserve your
copy of the book, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com right away! This year’s theme is
“We’re Connected”. The yearbook staff collaborated on an exciting cover featuring the
Blue Devil mascot that you’re sure to love.
Point of Contact: Tim Hibberd, [email protected]
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World Languages Department
Youth Ambassadors for Community Service 2015 Program
Springbrook High School’s World Languages Department has been awarded 7 student
scholarships to participate in a program that broadens cultural horizons and fosters
community service in young people. (Students from Blair High School will also
participate.) It is one of the most important cultural programs offered by the U.S.
Embassy in France. The applications from our students were emailed to France on
May 1. Students will attend:
•A 3-day training and trip preparation session in Washington, D.C. on how to adopt an
intercultural approach (during the week of October 19-21 2015).
•A 2-week-long trip to France (November 29 to December 13, 2015):
Week 1: Visits to government institutions and cultural sites in Paris.
Week 2: Home stay with a French host family and placement in a French high
school.
•An assessment session (January 2016) and Completion of a creative intercultural
project upon return from France.
Springbrook will also host 12 French students from October 23-October 30, 2015. We
are looking for host families. If you are interested in hosting a student from France
please contact: [email protected].
Youth Ambassadors is a bilateral program jointly offered and funded by the U.S.
Embassy in France and CGET – the French General Commission for Territorial
Equality. It is administered by ADICE – the French Association for the Development of
Citizen and European Initiatives.
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Music Department / Music Boosters
The Summer Institute Instrumental Music and Jazz Camp at SHS
Under the direction of Mr. Wyman O. Jones, Director of Instrumental Music at
Springbrook High School, the Summer Institute Instrumental Music and Jazz Camp at
Springbrook High School is a one-week, intensive, course of study in the areas of
instrumental music development and jazz performance taught by some of the area’s
most talented jazz musicians. The camp workshops are designed to build fundamental
concepts in performance techniques, jazz improvisation, music theory and history. All
music students grades 6-12 and all instrument types and musical abilities are
encouraged to register and attend. The program will be held Monday, June 22 through
Friday, June 26, 2015 from 8am-2:30pm in room D-108 at Springbrook High School.
Each day of Jazz camp students should bring their instrument, a light snack and bag
lunch. On the final day of Jazz Camp, the students and instructors will perform a
concert together showcasing to their friends and family the new skills they developed
during the week. This amazing concert will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 3:00pm
in the Springbrook High School Auditorium and admission is free. Instruction is based
on the following experience levels:
Level I
This level is designed for students who have had at least 1 or 2 years of experience on
a musical instrument. The learning activities will include: basic music theory, including
construction and performance of all major, minor and chromatic scales. In addition to
music theory, each student will have applied instruction on their instrument with greater
focus on performance techniques. At the end of each day, students will end with a
performance session to reinforce material learned from the day’s instruction.
Level II
This level is designed for students who have had 3 or more years of experience on a
musical instrument. The primary emphasis is to reinforce and build on basic
fundamentals and performance techniques. The learning activities will include:
construction and performance of all major, minor, blues, pentatonic and chromatic
scales with greater emphasis on performance technique. Some solo and ensemble
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instruction will be included at this level. At the end of each day, students will end with a
performance session to reinforce material learned from the day’s instruction.
Level III
(Jazz Improvisation and Jazz Performance)
This level is designed for students who are interested in jazz performance and
improvisation. The learning activities will include: developing jazz performance
improvisational techniques, performance of all major, minor, blues, pentatonic and
bebop scales as well as major and minor modes. A greater emphasis is placed on jazz
repertoire and the study of prominent jazz musicians. Students will end each day with a
jam session to reinforce material learned from the day’s instruction.
Level IV
(Drum Line/Drum set)
This level is designed for students who play percussion instruments only. Students will
develop basic percussion techniques to include drum line cadence and performance
routines.
Go to this link for the registration form:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/springbrookhs/homepage/Summe
r%20Jazz%20Camp%20Registraton%202015.pdf
The Summer Institute Instrumental Music and Jazz Camp at Springbrook High School is
supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and
Humanities Council of Montgomery County.
The 15TH Annual Swing into Spring Dinner Dance – Fun and Successful!
Swing into Spring, held on April 18, was a great success. There were performances by
the strings ensemble, jazz band and an outside a capella group. There was also a
swing dance lesson. Over 80 guests attended and there were over 50 student
volunteers, in addition to the student musicians. A silent auction was held where many
items were purchased to support the music programs at SHS. In addition, Ms.
Middlebrook announced a collaboration with the River Road Unitarian Universalist
Congregation, wherein our musicians will provide entertainment for church members,
the Church will thereby provide performance opportunities for the students, and the
Church will donate funds to the SHS music program. A win-win on all fronts!
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Jazz band performing at Swing into Spring:
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
Athletic Department /Athletic Boosters
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
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Mulch Sale: One of our biggest fundraisers was held May 2 at the parking lot of
White Oak Middle School. Your support will help Springbrook raise much needed
money for its new scoreboard. There was a high volume of pre-orders and the
additional for sale on sight was sold out early! The Athletic Boosters raised over $3,600
for our athletic program!
The remaining Boosters meeting is 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]
Student Achievements
Congratulations to junior Lindsey Collins for her acceptance to the Summer
Journalism Institute at Emerson College in Boston! Students in the 3-week summer
program will learn current journalism practices using a variety of technologies. Collins
was one of only 20 students chosen from a national pool of candidates.
Congratulations to junior Kera Talsania, who has been named as a 2015 Brine
National HS All-American and has been selected to represent Virginia at the 2015 Brine
National Lacrosse Classic to be held at the River City Sportsplex in Virginia, June 29July 2, 2015! Read the full press release at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/ d/0BxPXuKH_ BZcvTnNlSU1EUEc0bjg/view?usp= sharing
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme
We are proud to report that our IB programme is projected to grow by 24% next year.
We received 797 requests for IB courses for next year. That is 196 more than last year!
2014-2015
IB Courses
IB ENGLISH 1
IB ENGLISH 2
IB FRENCH 4
IB FRENCH 5
IB FRENCH 6
IB FRENCH 7
IB SPANISH 7
IB SPANISH 4
IB SPANISH 5
IB SPANISH 6
IB Arabic 3
IB Arabic 4
IB THRY KNOWL 2
IB Theory Of
Knowledge 1 Essay
IB HIST 1
IB PSYCHOLOGY
IB HISTORY 2
IB MATH STUDY
IB Math Standard
Level
IB Design
Technology
IB BIOLOGY HL
IB BIOLOGY 2HL
IB CHEMISTRY
IB PHYSICS 1
IB ART/DESIGN 1
IB ART/DESIGN 2
IB ADV MUSIC
IB FILM 1
IB FILM 2
IB COMP SCI 1
IB COMP SCI 2
2014-2015
ENROLLMENT
76
26
0
15
19
4
9
3
62
9
11
1
23
54
50
38
37
21
10
5
38
12
11
19
12
7
1
22
6
0
0
2015-2016
IB Courses
IB ENGLISH 1
IB ENGLISH 2
IB FRENCH 4
IB FRENCH 5
IB FRENCH 6
IB FRENCH 7
IB SPANISH 7
IB SPANISH 4
IB SPANISH 5
IB SPANISH 6
IB Arabic 3
IB Arabic 4
IB THRY KNOWL 2
IB Theory Of
Knowledge 1 Essay
IB HIST 1
IB PSYCHOLOGY
IB MATH STUDY
IB Math SL B
IB Math Standard
Level
IB Design
Technology
IB BIOLOGY HL
IB BIOLOGY 2HL
IB CHEMISTRY
IB PHYSICS 1
IB ART/DESIGN 1
IB ART/DESIGN 2
IB ADV MUSIC
IB FILM 1
IB FILM 2
IB COMP SCI 1
IB COMP SCI 2
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2015-2016
ENROLLMENT
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Advanced Placement (AP) Program
We are proud to report that our AP program is projected to grow by 13% next year. We
received 970 requests for AP courses for next year. That is 127 more than last year!
2014-2015 Courses
2014-2015
ENROLLMENT
AP LANG & COMP
11
AP LANG & COMP
12
AP LIT & COMP
AP Spanish
Language and
Culture
AP GOVPL US NSL
AP US HISTORY
AP WORLD HIST
AP PSYCH
AP COMP PROG 2
AP STATISTICS
AP AB CALCULUS
AP BC CALCULUS
AP BIOLOGY DP
AP CHEMISTRY DP
AP PHYSICS C
61
AP STD DRAWING
30
AP ST ART 2D DES
30
AP ST ART 3D DES
30
AP MUSIC THEORY
5
27
52
24
131
125
73
124
40
17
47
32
36
24
21
3
1
0
2015-2016
Courses
AP LANG & COMP
11
AP LANG & COMP
12
AP LIT & COMP
AP Spanish
Language and
Culture
AP GOVPL US NSL
AP US HISTORY
AP WORLD HIST
AP PSYCH
AP COMP PROG 2
AP STATISTICS
AP AB CALCULUS
AP BC CALCULUS
AP BIOLOGY DP
AP CHEMISTRY DP
AP PHYSICS C
AP PHYSICS 1
AP STD DRAWING
30
AP ST ART 2D DES
30
AP ST ART 3D DES
30
AP MUSIC THEORY
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2015-2016
ENROLLMENT
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161
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Community Tidbits
Summer School Registration Began May 4
Registration for the 2015 high school and elementary summer school programs began
Monday, May 4. Both programs are open to all students who are residents of
Montgomery County, whether or not they are enrolled in MCPS. High school programs
will be offered at four locations: Albert Einstein, James Hubert Blake, Gaithersburg and
Northwest High Schools. The first session runs from June 22-July 10; the second
session runs from July 13-31. Registration ends on June 10 for session I and June 24
for session II. The elementary school program runs from July7-31 and will be offered at
Lucy V. Barnsley and Waters Landing elementary schools. The registration period
closes on June 19. Read more at:
http://news. montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ quicknotes/summer-school- registrationbegins-may-4/
Free College Admissions Seminar on Wednesday, May 13
THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS GAME: THE RULES HAVE CHANGED
Featuring College Consultant Shirley Levin MA, CEP
Wednesday, May 13, 7-9pm
Carver Education Services Auditorium, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
(The Carver Educational Services Building (MCPS Central Office Building) is located off
355, north of Rockville Town Center and south of Montgomery College.)
To Help Parents Navigate the Process; Students Are Always Welcome
*How has the admissions process changed since you were a student?
*What courses should your child be taking now to prepare for a competitive college?
*What do admissions officers consider besides academics?
*How should your child prepare for the SAT and ACT? How important are these
scores?
*How do you help your child narrow down the list and choose the "best fit" colleges?
What about "safety" schools?
*How have population trends impacted the admissions standards?
*How has the financial aid process changed in recent years?
*How has the internet impacted the admissions application process?
The 14th college admissions presentation is sponsored by The Gifted & Talented
Association of Montgomery County, Inc. and the Montgomery County Council of PTAs.
Point of Contact: Patrick Dunn at [email protected]
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Make Plans to Attend the Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday, May 16
MCPS is proud to be a partner in the 2015 Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) on
Saturday, May 16, from 10am to 6pm on the grounds of Gaithersburg City Hall. The
GBF has a great lineup of authors and activities for children of all ages. Several
members of the MCPS community will be conducting readings at the festival and there
will be many programs, workshops and activities in the Children’s Village that are
designed to promote interest in reading and writing. Among the children’s and young
adults authors scheduled to appear are Kwame Alexander, Penelope Bagieu, Tracey
Baptiste and Fred Bowen. Some of the workshops will cover college admission essays,
fiction writing, poetry and creating comics. For more information about the GBF, visit
http://gaithersburgbookfestival.org/.
http://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/quicknotes/make-plans-to-attend-thegaithersburg-book-festival-may-16/
Healthy Eating Initiatives for Montgomery County Children, Tuesday, May 19
There will be a Food Literacy Working Group Public Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2015,
6:45-9pm at the Silver Spring United Methodist Church-Downtown Campus, 8900 Georgia
Ave., Silver Spring. More info at: http://mocofoodcouncil.org/
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:
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.
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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.
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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News from the Brook - Upcoming Publication Schedule
Publication Date
Submission Due Date/
Deadline for Submission
Friday, May 22
Friday, May 15/
Monday, May 18
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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