Sargent Shriver Elementary School
The Terrapin Tracker - Parent Newsletter
Zoraida Brown
Principal
Njeri Williams
Assistant Principal
Greetings Sargent Shriver Families,
Welcome back to another wonderful school year! We had terrific weeks of learning with
our teachers and friends. Students came to school ready to learn whenever they showed
their core values of being responsible, respectful, and ready to learn. Teachers planned
great learning experiences that will help our children engage and challenge their thinking.
The staff at Sargent Shriver Elementary School welcomes and values our parents and
surrounding community. Our doors are always open so please call and visit us soon.
At Sargent Shriver, we ensure that all learning
environments in and outside of our school building are safe for
our students to learn and play. Please look for documents in
your child’s backpacks about our Positive Behavior Intervention
and Supports (PBIS) program and Discipline Policy and review
this information with them so we can increase their learning and
safety.
Sargent Shriver
Elementary School
12518 Greenly Street
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Tel: 301-929-4426
Volume 1, Issue 1
September 6, 2015
Calendar of Events
 September 8 — Grades
K-2 Back to School Night,
6:30pm
 September 9 —Grades 3-4 Backto-School Night, 6:30 pm
Complete
Important
Forms
Last, we want to thank you for your continued support! We appreciate all that you do for our students and teachers. It takes a school community to
educate our students! Together we will make a difference!
 Free & Reduced Meals
(FARMS)
Respectfully,
 Student Information
(Yellow Card)
Ms. Brown & Ms. Williams
 Parent/Child
Reunification Form
Parent Tips
 Make sure the materials your child needs, such as paper, pencils, and crayons, are
available at home
 Be positive about homework

Tell your child that school is important.

Remember, your child will mirror your attitude toward
learning.
Whatever it Takes!
Sargent Shriver Elementary School
Vision Statement
The Sargent Shriver School community models positive, respectful, and
collaborative relationships that honor our strengths, individuality, and
diversity. We strive to develop an inclusive community of reflective,
lifelong learners by engaging and empowering the whole child.
Mission Statement
The Sargent Shriver Elementary School community will achieve our vision by involving families in all aspects of student
development by collaborating to plan with grade-level teams, delivering inspiring and engaging lessons that promote
student-driven discovery and providing opportunities for student and adult to receive and give feedback.
Our school is a special place to learn and our website is a great place to get additional information. Please use the link
below to find out more about our school:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/shriveres/
Sargent Shriver Spotlight on Staff
Mrs. Brown is the principal.
 What do you like about our school?
 I love the friendly atmosphere. Everyone helps each other.
 What is your favorite childhood book?
 My favorite childhood book is Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes.
 The story is about a mouse, who gets teased because of her long name
but eventually learns a valuable lesson about herself.
“I love
learning
from my
students!”
Rockville Day Care Association, Inc.
The center offers full-day programs for toddlers and preschoolers. They also offer day programs for preschool and prekindergarten students. The center also provide before and after school child care for school age students. The Rockville
Day Care center also offer full-day summer programs.
 Hours of Operation — 7:00 to 6:30 pm
Whatever it Takes!
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