Sargent Shriver Elementary School
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Zoraida Brown
Principal
Njeri Williams
Assistant Principal
Sargent Shriver
Elementary School
12518 Greenly Street
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Tel: 301-929-4426
Fax: 301-929-4428
Thank You For Your Support!
We hope you were able to enjoy visiting your children’s
classrooms during our Open House last week. Students at all
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grade levels are engaged in using their critical thinking skills to
solve problems and understand their world. It is great to observe
students learning while they discovery new ways to problem
solve. For more information about what students are learning
please visit our website at the link below:
October 22, 2015
Calendar of Events
 October 23—Student Pictures
 October 30—Halloween
Parade & Party
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/shriveres/
 November 2—No School
Respectfully,
 November 11 & 12—Parent
Teacher Conferences
Ms. Brown & Ms. Williams
Parent Engagement Committee at 4:00 pm
The Parent Engagement Committee works with parents to increase involvement in school. The
following are dates when we will meet:
 October 28
 January 27
 April 27
 November 18
 February 26
 May 25
 December 16
 March 23
Key Messages
at Sargent
Shriver ES
 This is important!
 You can do it!
 I won’t give up on you!
Together we Make a Difference!
 Effective effort leads to
success!
Parent Tips
 Be sure to talk to your children to learn how they are doing and to find out their true
feelings about their school.
 Remember, do not interrogate them.
 Instead of asking your children “How was their day?” ask questions that require a detailed answer.
 After listening to them, share how your day went.
Whatever it Takes!
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School Leadership Team at 3:50 pm
The School Leadership Team makes decisions that are in the best interest of our students. Being part of this team is a
 November 16
 March 14
 December 14
 April 11
 February 8
Sargent Shriver Spotlight on Staff
Ms. Raquel Quiroz is a Parent Community Coordinator.
 What do you like about our school?
- I really love the sense of community here at Shriver. From teachers to the students they
demonstrate daily teamwork and willingness to help each other out. It puts a smile on my
face!
 What is your favorite childhood book?
- “Charlotte’s Web” and “A Light in the Attic”
The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy
Saturday School:
It is not too late to register your child for Saturday School! This program offers low cost small
group instruction by MCPS teachers using the school curriculum. It is a great way to build your
child’s academic skills. For more information, go to the link below:
http://www.saturdayschool.org
A registration fee of $40 for students who receive Free and Reduced Meal Services (FARMS)
and $70 for students who do not receive FARMS is required to register. A payment plan is
available at all Saturday School sites and can be completed at registration.
Whatever it Takes!
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