North Chevy Chase Elementary School
3700 Jones Bridge Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Principal’s Post February 3, 2016 From ​
the Principal’s Desk​
____________ Dear North Chevy Chase Families, Wow, January proved to be quite a month! As we weathered the blizzard of 2016, we have so many people to thank. We want to first thank all of our North Chevy Chase families for your patience and flexibility as we worked to clear our school grounds to ensure the safety of our students. We also want to thank our many families who have pitched in and helped to support our students at the bus stops and walking to school in order to navigate through the mounds of snow banks. Last but certainly not least, we owe our building services staff a big thank you for their tireless efforts in persevering through ice, cold, and snow in order to clear our grounds so that we could safely welcome all our students back to school. This was a true team effort and we could not have done it without each and everyone one of you! Now that February is here, we are in our second semester of the school year. Hopefully, the worst of the wintery weather has passed and we will be able to resume our regular routine. In the event that we should see some more of the powdery white stuff and slippery ice, it’s a great idea to sign up for AlertMCPS to receive text messages or emails from MCPS during weather­related emergencies and other major events that impact school system operations. You can also sign up to receive alerts specific to your child’s school. AlertMCPS messages are available in both English and Spanish. Visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/alertmcps.aspx​
to subscribe. International Night was another NCC success! Parent feedback reveals that everyone really enjoyed the evening! Thanks to all of our students who created projects for this special evening! Special thanks to parent coordinator, Mrs. Meisel, who coordinated the decorations; Mr. and Mrs. Baker for their Jamaican music, food and display and Mr. and Mrs. Gassot for the amazing French crepes. All of the craft projects, parent food donations and cultural dishes were incredible. I would be remiss not to acknowledge the support of all of our NCC staff members but specifically, Mrs. Mosley­Ramsey, Mrs. Koenig, Mrs. Cornell, Mr. Sprankle, Mr. Mack, Ms. Wong, Mr. Richmond and Mrs. Mancuso. The TECH projects were great, and the Recess Singers were amazing! Special thanks to our building services team for their assistance with set­up and clean­up. I can’t imagine what would we do without them. A great deal of work goes into this evening so it is very satisfying to see it was enjoyed by so many NCC families. Sincerely, Renee D. Wallace­Stevens ​
Valentine’s Day Parties Students will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 12, 2016​
beginning at 2:30 p.m. During this time, students will have time to exchange cards and participate in a celebration. Students are not required to hand out Valentine’s Day Cards. However, if you do decide to distribute cards, we ask that you please make one for each classmate so no one feels left out. Please remember that all food must be store purchased, peanut free, and have all the ingredients listed. Spotlight on Success
Student of the Week ­ ​
Each week teachers at all grade levels, as well as the specialists, select a student as Student of the Week. Students are recognized on the morning announcements for their leadership, determination, responsibility, hard work, or overall good citizenship.​
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At the end of the month all students who were awarded Student of the Week are invited to have lunch with the principal. Please look at the showcase in the front hallway of the school and the television in the main hallway for a picture and write up of those students. Students selected for the month of January were: January 4th January 11th January 18th Grade 3 ­ Sadie Kramer
Sameer Gutierrez­Schirmann
Juliet Acosta
Grade 4 – Skye Khademi
Tanya Stevastava
Donnie Toledano Grade 5 – Reese Gibson
Sebastian Castro
Robby Donnelly Grade 6 ­ Kaitlyn McKelvey
Jack Collard
Liza Cichy Specialist ­ Ryan Sealy
Quinn Renaghan
Maryanne Agyei­Obese Teacher ­ Ms. Kim Sexton
Mrs. Kathleen Allen
Ms. Portia Queen
Traffic Safety Please obey the traffic rules and signage while driving in the parking lot. The following signs are posted to help you adhere to the rules: no parking in the bus lane, handicapped spaces, and reserved spaces. Please do not leave cars unattended or parked along the curbs. If you come into the building, use marked parking spaces. Please pay attention to the directions of the staff members on duty. Their role is to ensure a safe drop off or pick up for you and your children. Please Mark Your Calendar February 3 – PTA Cultural Arts Assembly 9 ­ Third Grade Field trip Imagination Stage 10 – Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting; Report card distribution 12 –Sixth grade field trip; Valentine’s Day Parties; Westland Registration deadline 15 – President’s Day School Closed 16 – Clubs Pictures and Make­ups; Westland counselors at NCC 18 – Debut Instrumental Music concert 7:00 p.m.; PTA Executive Meeting 26 – Interims; Author visit; Early Release Day for students (teacher planning) March 10 – PTA Auction/Social 16 – Big Draw 16 – PTA Executive Board Meeting 21­ 23 – Outdoor Education Sixth Grade 24 – Third Marking Period Ends/ Teacher Work Day No School for Students 25 – April 1 – Spring Break Student Transfer Application Season Scheduled from February 1 through April 1, 2016
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Montgomery County parents/guardians who wish to request a Change of School Assignment (COSA) for their children from their home school may begin the process during the upcoming transfer season—February 1 through April 1, 2016. Except for students in the Northeast Consortium (NEC), Downcounty Consortium (DCC), and Middle School Magnet Consortium (MSMC) areas, students in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are assigned to a school on the basis of their place of residence or their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are expected to attend their home school. Assignment changes for students from one school to another are permitted under the following limited circumstances: ●
Younger sibling wanting to attend the school of an older sibling in the regular/general program, if the older sibling will be attending the requested school the following school year, absent a boundary change; ● A continuation in a feeder pattern from middle to high school, except when affected by boundary change, application program acceptance, or Consortium Choice guidelines; ● When a family moves within Montgomery County, preference to remain in the original school will be considered to complete the current school year only; ● A documented, unique hardship situation. The transfer process begins in the home school, where parents/guardians may request the ​
Change of School Assignment (COSA) Information Booklet ​
that contains the COSA form, describes the process, and provides useful information. The COSA booklet is available in schools and online at ​
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/transfers​
. The booklet will be available in both English and Spanish. Exempt countywide programs that do not fall under the transfer guidelines are listed in the information booklet. There is a different process to access the elementary language immersion programs. Full information and copies of the elementary Immersion Interest Form are available at all elementary schools and online at ​
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms​
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middle to high school, except when affected by boundary change, application program acceptance, or Consortium Choice guidelines; ● When a family moves within Montgomery County, preference to remain in the original school will be considered to complete the current school year only; ● A documented, unique hardship situation. The transfer process begins in the home school, where parents/guardians may request the ​
Change of School Assignment (COSA) Information Booklet ​
that contains the COSA form, describes the process, and provides useful information. The COSA booklet is available in schools and online at ​
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/transfers​
. The booklet will be available in both English and Spanish. Exempt countywide programs that do not fall under the transfer guidelines are listed in the information booklet. There is a different process to access the elementary language immersion programs. Full information and copies of the elementary Immersion Interest Form are available at all elementary schools and online at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms​
. For information about assignments for students residing in the NEC, DCC, or MSMC areas, please contact the Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services at 301­592­2040 or visit the website at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/schoolchoice​
.For more information about the transfer process, parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the principal at their home school. Non­English speaking students and parents/guardians who may require assistance may contact ASK MCPS to get the information they need by telephone at 301­309­MCPS (6277). Telephone operators who speak English and Spanish are available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parents who speak languages other than English or Spanish who call the ASK MCPS telephone line and identify their language will have their questions answered through a telephone interpreter. Winter 2016 Parent Academy Schedule Registration is open for the 2016 winter session of the MCPS Parent Academy. Parent Academy workshops give parents useful tips and tools to support their children’s success in and out of school. A wide array of topics will be covered during the winter session, including college and career planning, literacy, the MCPS operating budget, recognizing child abuse and neglect, and many more. Encourage members of your school community to participate in these helpful workshops. The schedule of workshops is available at montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/​
. A blurb is provided below. MCPS Moments MCPS Moments ​
are two­minute videos that highlight recent events, school programs, and more. The videos ​
are featured online and on MCPS TV. Following is a list of some recent ​
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Creative Student Projects on Display at Ulysses Fair A New Building for Wheaton High USDE Head Visits Leleck ES FY 17 Operating Budget: Learn More, Provide Input Winter 2016 Parent Academy The MCPS Parent Academy is back with an exciting lineup of free workshops for parents! Parent Academy workshops give parents useful tips and tools to support their children’s success in and out of school. A wide array of topics will be covered during the winter session, including college and career planning, helping teens manage stress, literacy, the MCPS operating budget, recognizing child abuse and neglect, and much more. All of the workshops are free and are held at schools and locations throughout Montgomery County. Childcare and interpretation services are provided. To see the schedule of workshops and to register, visit montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/​
. Sesión de Invierno 2016 de la Academia Para Padres La Academia para Padres de MCPS está de vuelta con una alineación interesante de talleres gratuitos para los padres! Los talleres de la Academia para Padres dan a los padres consejos útiles y herramientas para apoyar el éxito de sus hijos dentro y fuera de la escuela. Una amplia gama de temas serán cubiertos durante la sesión de invierno, incluyendo planificación universitaria y de carrera, ayudando a los adolescentes a manejar el estrés, alfabetización, el presupuesto operativo de MCPS, reconociendo el abuso y la negligencia infantil, y mucho más. Todos los talleres son gratuitos y se llevan a cabo en escuelas y otros lugares alrededor del condado de Montgomery. Se proporcionan servicios de guardería e interpretación de lenguajes. Para ver el calendario de talleres y para registrarse, visite ​
montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/ PARCC Night Set for Monday, Feb. 1 MCPS is hosting an event for parents to learn more about the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, at Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Dr. in Rockville. MCPS staff will be on hand to help parents understand their children’s score reports from the spring 2015 administration of the PARCC tests. In addition, staff will share an overview of PARCC and information on upcoming changes for the 2016 administration of the tests. Free childcare (ages 4 and older) and foreign language interpretation will be provided. Noche de PARCC Programada Para el Lunes, 1ro de febrero MCPS está organizando un evento para que los padres aprendan más sobre las evaluaciones Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). El evento se llevará a cabo el lunes, 1ro de febrero a las 7 p.m., en Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Dr. en Rockville. El personal de MCPS estará a su disposición para ayudar a los padres a entender los informes de calificaciones de sus hijos de las pruebas PARCC administradas durante la primavera del 2015. Además, el personal compartirá una visión general de PARCC e información sobre los próximos cambios en la administración de las pruebas para el 2016. Se proporcionará cuidado de niños gratuito (mayores de 4 años) e interpretación de lenguajes. Library Link—Connecting Students to Adventure, Exploration and Excitement Montgomery County Public Schools is partnering with the Montgomery County Public Libraries to launch Library Link, a new countywide initiative aimed to ensure every child enrolled in school has access to a library card. This program is part of the national ConnectED Library Challenge, led by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency supporting libraries. With 21 branches across Montgomery County, libraries have millions of books, magazines, movies, and more for children to borrow. Libraries also serve as digital hubs to connect students to Internet resources, and offer important tools such as test preparation materials, electronic databases, world language materials, and quiet spaces for children to do homework. You’ll hear more about Library Link in the coming months. Library Link­Conectando Estudiantes con la Aventura, Exploración y Emoción Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery se han asociado con las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery para lanzar Library Link, una nueva iniciativa en todo el condado que tiene como objetivo asegurar que cada niño matriculado en la escuela tenga acceso a una tarjeta de la biblioteca. Este programa forma parte del desafío nacional Conectados a la Biblioteca, dirigido por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas, una agencia federal de apoyo a las bibliotecas. Con 21 sucursales en todo el Condado de Montgomery, las bibliotecas tienen millones de libros, revistas, películas, y más para que los niños pidan prestado. Las bibliotecas también sirven como centros digitales para conectar a los estudiantes a los recursos de Internet, y ofrecen herramientas importantes, tales como materiales de preparación para evaluaciones, bases de datos electrónicos, materiales de lenguajes del mundo, y espacios tranquilos para los niños puedan hacer los deberes. Usted escuchará más sobre Library Link en los próximos meses. McDaniel College Offers $100,000 Scholarships to Children of MCPS Staff McDaniel College has established $100,000 scholarships for the children of K­12 school employees. The Educator’s Legacy Scholarship is open to the sons and daughters of school employees with at least four years of current and consecutive full­time employment. It will be awarded at an annual rate of $25,000 per year as long as the student is admitted and maintains continuous enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. It is available for fall 2016 admission. ​
Students must have at least a 2.5 grade point average to receive the scholarship. ​
For more information, call 800­638­5005 or ​
visit the McDaniel College website​
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Please share this information with your staff. OVERVIEW OF RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE BUDGET The FY 2017 Operating Budget—A Call to Fund Our Future Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers submitted a $2.4 billion Recommended Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 to the Board of Education on December 8. Mr. Bowers’ operating budget recommendation includes investments to improve student literacy and math skills; build the cultural proficiency of staff; foster stronger partnerships with the community and our families to support students; and better organize the district to ensure every student is prepared for college and careers. There are a variety of ways that you can ​
learn more about the MCPS budget and become involved in the budget process this year, including the new ​
Budget 101 website​
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Neighbor to Neighbor small­group discussions; ​
Parent Academy workshops​
; and an overview video and other budget materials available on the ​
MCPS budget webpage​
. Visit the budget webpage at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/budget/ to read more about these resources and how to make your voice heard. El Presupuesto Operativo para el Año Fiscal 2017—Un Llamamiento a Financiar Nuestro Futuro El Superintendente Interino Larry Bowers presentó el 8 de diciembre al Consejo de Educación un presupuesto operativo recomendado de $2.4 mil millones para el Año Fiscal 2017. La recomendación del Sr. Bowers para el presupuesto operativo incluye inversiones para mejorar las destrezas de alfabetización y matemáticas de los estudiantes; aumentar la competencia cultural del personal, fomentar colaboraciones más sólidas con la comunidad y nuestras familias para apoyar a los estudiantes; y, organizar mejor el distrito escolar para asegurar que todos los estudiantes estén preparados para la universidad y para carreras. Hay varias formas en que usted puede ​
conocer más sobre el presupuesto de MCPS​
y participar en el proceso presupuestario este año, incluyendo la nueva página virtual ​
Presupuesto 101​
; conversaciones de ​
Vecino a Vecino​
en grupos pequeños; talleres de la ​
Academia para Padres​
; y, videos informativos, un resumen general del presupuesto, y otros documentos disponibles en la página virtual del Presupuesto de MCPS​
. Asegúrese de buscarnos en Facebook (​
www.facebook.com/mcpsespanol​
) y de seguirnos por Twitter (​
@MCPSEspanol​
) para ver frecuentes actualizaciones.​
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Visite la página virtual del presupuesto en ​
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/es/departments/budget/​
para leer más sobre estos recursos y sobre cómo hacer oír su voz. ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES MCPS Operating Budget: Let Your Voice Be Heard Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers’ proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget is intended to strengthen the school system’s foundation, which has been squeezed by eight years of difficult economic times. The recommended budget increase is a modest 4.5 percent, which will pay for the same level of services for more than 2,500 new students and includes limited investments to improve students’ literacy and math skills; build the cultural proficiency of staff; foster stronger partnerships with the community and families to support students; and better organize the district to ensure every student is prepared for college and careers. ​
MCPS needs full funding of its budget this year to prevent further cuts and to begin reinvesting in education. Anything less than full funding would likely require further cuts that could impact every school. Be sure to share your ideas and views on the importance of funding the MCPS operating budget with our elected Montgomery County officials—the ​
Montgomery County Board of Education​
, the ​
County Executive​
, and the ​
Montgomery County Council​
—through emails, letters, short videos, and testimonials. The Board of Education will be holding two public hearings on the budget recommendation: the first was Thursday, January 7; the second is Thursday, January 14. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will be holding ​
five budget forums in January to seek input from residents about the county’s FY 2017 budget priorities. The remaining forums, which begin at 7 p.m., are scheduled as follows: ● January 11, Bethesda­Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda ● January 20, Silver Spring Regional Services Center, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring ● January 21, Mid­County Community Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring ● January 25, BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown Five Education Budget Meetings, presented by Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers, and Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard, are scheduled for February and March. Find out how budget decisions are made, what the county is doing today to get ready for FY 2017 and beyond, and the opportunities residents have to influence budget decisions. The meetings will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: ● February 17, Montgomery College (Germantown Campus), BE Building, Room 151, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown ● February 24, Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington ● March 9, Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg ● March 16, Col. Zadok Magruder High School, 5939 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville ● March 23, Thomas S. Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Pkwy., Rockville The County Executive will announce his Recommended FY 2017 Operating Budget on March 15. In April, the County Council will hold public hearings and approve the operating budget at the end of May. Presupuesto Operativo de MCPS: Haga Oír Su Voz La propuesta presupuestaria del Superintendente Interino Larry Bowers para el Presupuesto Operativo del Año Fiscal 2017 tiene como intención fortalecer la base del sistema escolar, que ha sido restringido por ocho años de difíciles épocas económicas. El aumento de presupuesto recomendado es un modesto 4.5 por ciento, que cubrirá el mismo nivel de servicios para más de 2,500 nuevos estudiantes e incluye inversiones limitadas para mejorar las destrezas de los estudiantes en alfabetización y matemáticas; construir la competencia cultural del personal; fomentar colaboraciones más sólidas con la comunidad y las familias para apoyar a los estudiantes; y, organizar mejor el distrito escolar para asegurar que todos los estudiantes estén preparados para la universidad y para carreras. MCPS necesita que su presupuesto sea financiado en su totalidad este año para evitar más recortes y para comenzar a volver a invertir en la educación. Cualquier opción que no sea la financiación total probablemente exigiría más recortes que podrían afectar a todas las escuelas. Asegúrese de compartir sus ideas y puntos de vista sobre la importancia de financiar el presupuesto operativo de MCPS con nuestros funcionarios electos del Condado de Montgomery—el ​
Consejo de Educación del Condado de Montgomery​
, el ​
Ejecutivo del Condado​
, y el ​
Concejo del Condado de Montgomery​
—a través de correo electrónico, cartas, videos breves, y testimonios. El Consejo de Educación estará llevando a cabo dos audiencias públicas sobre la recomendación presupuestaria: la primera es el jueves, 7 de enero; la segunda es el jueves, 14 de enero. El Ejecutivo del Condado Isiah Leggett estará realizando ​
cinco foros sobre el presupuesto en enero para pedir la opinión de los de los residentes sobre las prioridades presupuestarias del condado para el Año Fiscal 2017. Los foros, que comienzan a las 7:00 p.m., están programados de la siguiente manera: ● 6 de enero, Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring ● 11 de enero, Bethesda­Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda ● 20 de enero, Silver Spring Regional Services Center, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring ● 21 de enero, Mid­County Community Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring ● 25 de enero, BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantow Cinco Reuniones Presupuestarias de Educación, presentadas por el Concejal del Condado de Montgomery Craig Rice, el Superintendente Interino de MCPS Larry Bowers, y el Presidente de Montgomery College DeRionne Pollard, están programadas para febrero y marzo. Descubra cómo se toman las decisiones presupuestarias, lo que el condado está haciendo hoy para prepararse para el año fiscal 2017 y más allá, y las oportunidades que tienen los residentes para influir en las decisiones presupuestarias. Las reuniones tendrán lugar 6:30 a 8:00 p.m. en los siguientes lugares: ●
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17 de febrero, Montgomery College (Germantown Campus), BE Building, Room 151, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown 24 de febrero, Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington 9 de marzo, Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg 16 de marzo, Col. Zadok Magruder High School, 5939 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville 23 de marzo, Thomas S. Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Pkwy., Rockville El Ejecutivo del Condado anunciará su Presupuesto Operativo Recomendado para el Año Fiscal 2017 el 15 de marzo. En abril, el Concejo del Condado tendrá audiencias públicas y aprobará el presupuesto operativo a fines de mayo. BUDGET 101 Budget 101: The Budgeting Process Explained MCPS has launched a new online resource to help the community better understand how the district builds its operating budget and funds its schools. The new Budget 101 site was created to answer many of the questions that parents, students, staff and community members have asked about the MCPS operating budget. The site will show you where the district’s funding comes from, how it’s spent, and how our schools are staffed to ensure we are meeting the needs of every student. Visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/budget­101/index.html​
to check out this new resource. Presupuesto 101: El Proceso Presupuestario Explicado MCPS ha lanzado un nuevo recurso en línea para ayudar a la comunidad a entender mejor cómo el distrito escolar arma su presupuesto operativo y financia sus escuelas. El nuevo sitio de Presupuesto 101 fue creado para responder a muchas de las preguntas que los padres, los estudiantes, el personal, y los miembros de la comunidad han planteado sobre el Presupuesto Operativo de MCPS. Este sitio le mostrará de dónde provienen los fondos del distrito escolar, como se gastan, y cómo se provee el personal a las escuelas para asegurarnos de estar cumpliendo con las necesidades de todos los estudiantes. Visite ​
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/budget­101/budget101­spanish.html para probar este nuevo recurso. NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Take Part in a Neighbor to Neighbor Discussion Neighbor to Neighbor gives members of the MCPS community the opportunity to participate in small­group discussions about the MCPS budget. Everyone is invited to host a Neighbor to Neighbor discussion. It can take place during a PTA meeting, a brown bag lunch at a local business or nonprofit, or in the home of a friend or family member. The Neighbor to Neighbor web­based tool includes everything you need to have a self­guided discussion about the budget and submit your feedback to the Board of Education and the interim superintendent. Visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/neighbor­to­neighbor/​
and get started today! Participe en una Conversación de Vecino a Vecino Vecino a Vecino ​
brinda a los miembros de la comunidad de MCPS la oportunidad de participar en conversaciones en grupos pequeños sobre el presupuesto de MCPS. Todos están invitados a organizar una charla de Vecino a Vecino. Puede tener lugar durante una reunión de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (Parent­Teacher Association‒PTA), en un negocio u organización sin fines de lucro donde todos lleven su propio almuerzo, o en la casa de un amigo o pariente. La herramienta de Vecino a Vecino con base en Internet incluye todo lo que usted necesita para tener una conversación auto guiada sobre el presupuesto y presentar sus comentarios/sugerencias al Consejo de Educación y al superintendente interino. ¡Visite ​
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/neighbor­to­neighbor/ para empezar hoy mismo! BUDGET 101 PARENT ACADEMY WORKSHOPS Plan to Attend a Budget 101 Parent Academy Workshop Do you want to learn how the MCPS operating budget is built and gain a deeper understanding of why it’s essential to invest in our schools? Mark your calendar for one of three ​
Budget 101 Parent Academy workshops that MCPS is hosting this winter. You’ll learn where our funding comes from, how it’s spent, and how individual schools are staffed to ensure we are meeting the needs of every student. The workshops are scheduled for January 20 at Francis Scott Key Middle School in Silver Spring; February 17 at the Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville; and March 7 at Forest Oak Middle School in Gaithersburg. All workshops begin at 7:00 p.m. Childcare is provided for children ages 4 through 12. Planee Asistir a un Taller de la Academia para Padres sobre el Presupuesto 101 ¿Desea conocer cómo se arma el presupuesto operativo de MCPS y entender más a fondo por qué es esencial invertir en nuestras escuelas? Marque su calendario para uno de tres ​
Talleres de la Academia para Padres sobre el Presupuesto 101 que MCPS está presentando este invierno. Usted conocerá de donde provienen los fondos, como se gastan, y cómo se dota de personal a las escuelas individuales para asegurarnos de estar cumpliendo con las necesidades de todos los estudiantes. Los talleres están programados para el 20 de enero en Francis Scott Key Middle School, en Silver Spring; 17 de febrero en Carver Educational Services Center, en Rockville; y, 7 de marzo en Forest Oak Middle School, en Gaithersburg. Todos los talleres comienzan a las 7:00 p.m. Se provee cuidado infantil para niños entre las edades de 4 y 12 años. SOCIAL MEDIA Share Your Thoughts on Social Media: #MCPSFundOurFuture Let us know why you think it’s important to fully fund the FY 2017 MCPS Operating Budget. Parents, staff, students, and community members are invited to send short (15­second) video recordings to [email protected] in which they talk about why fully funding the MCPS operating budget is essential. We’ll compile these videos on the MCPS budget website and send them out on the district’s Twitter feed. Remember, when sharing your thoughts and ideas about the operating budget on social media, use the hashtag #MCPSFundOurFuture. Comparta Su Opinión en los Medios Sociales: #MCPSFundOurFuture Déjenos saber por qué usted piensa que es importante financiar totalmente el presupuesto operativo del Año Fiscal 2017. Se invita a los padres, al personal, a los estudiantes, y a los miembros de la comunidad a que envíen breves grabaciones de video (15 segundos) a ​
[email protected] donde hablen acerca de por qué es esencial financiar totalmente el presupuesto operativo de MCPS. Nosotros juntaremos estos videos en la página virtual de MCPS sobre el presupuesto y la publicaremos en la transmisión de Twitter del distrito escolar. Recuerde de usar la etiqueta (hashtag) #MCPSFundOurFuture al expresar su opinión o ideas sobre el presupuesto operativo en los medios sociales.