Sargent Shriver Elementary School
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Zoraida Brown
Principal
Njeri Williams
Assistant Principal
Please Join Sargent Shriver PTA
Please join our PTA. The number one reason is to support your
child. Another reason is to support your school. Here are a few
other reasons:
 Get Connected: There is no better way to know what’s
happening in your child’s school.
Sargent Shriver
Elementary School
12518 Greenly Street
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Tel: 301-929-4426
Fax: 301-929-4428
Volume 1, Issue 8
December 17, 2015
Calendar of Events
 December 16—Art
Gallery
 Tap into a Network: PTA functions are opportunities to
meet other parents and teachers and build relationships.
 Be a Role Model: By becoming a PTA member, you will be able to demonstrate to your
child the importance of education.
 December 16—Winter Concert
 December 24 to January 1—
No School—Winter Break
 January 4—School Reopens
Respectfully,
Mrs. Brown & Mrs. 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:
 January 27
 April 27
 February 26
 May 25
Key Messages
at Sargent
Shriver ES
 This is important!
 You can do it!
 March 23
 I won’t give up on you!
Together we Make a Difference!
 Effective effort leads to
success!
Parent Tips
 Volunteer in your child’s school if your schedule permits. Schools often
send home lists of ways parents can get involved.
 Be a chaperone for a school trip, work on a school committee, or
help out in the classroom, lunchroom, or playground.
 Make phone calls to let other parents know about school-related
activities.
Whatever it Takes!
A Message from the Sargent Shriver Staff
As the year 2015 comes to an end, the staff at Sargent Shriver Elementary School would like to take
this opportunity to thank you for your support and wish you a happy and relaxing winter vacation
with your families and friends. We hope your winter vacation is full of good times that build lasting
memories. We also want to thank you for supporting our daily efforts to provide our students a
quality, rigorous education in nurturing learning environments.
In addition, we want to thank our parent volunteers and other family members within our school community who donate
their time to help our students and staff. We look forward to the year 2016 and the many opportunities it will bring that will
help our students grow into lifelong learners and achieve more. Have a safe holiday with your families and friends!
Happy New Year!
Sargent Shriver Elementary School Staff
School Leadership Team at 4:00 pm
The School Leadership Team makes decisions that are in the best interest of our students. Being part of this team is a
great way you can support our school. The following are dates when we will meet:
 February 8
 May 9
 March 14
 April 11
Sargent Shriver Spotlight on Staff
Ms. Brenda Anderson is our media specialist.
 What do you like about our school?
The diversity among staff and students.
 What is your favorite childhood book?
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle
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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