Sargent Shriver Elementary School
The Terrapin Tracker - Parent Newsletter
Zoraida Brown
Principal
Njeri Williams
Assistant Principal
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/.
Sargent Shriver
Elementary School
12518 Greenly Street
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Tel: 301-929-4426
Fax: 301-929-4428
Volume 1, Issue 10
February 4, 2016
Calendar of Events
 February 10—Report Cards
 February 12—Valentine’s Day
Classroom Parties
 February 15—No School
Respectfully,
 February 26—Early
Release Day
Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Williams
 February 26—Parent Coffee
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:
 February 26
 May 25
Key Messages
at Sargent
Shriver ES
 This is important!
 You can do it!
 March 23
 April 27
 I won’t give up on you!
Together we Make a Difference!
 Effective effort leads to
success!
Parent Tips
If your child struggles with reading
 Keep high-interest books and reading materials on hand everywhere you
go. For example, have interesting books in the car, take them on the
bus, or read them while waiting for an appointment
 Have books on tape at home and use them when you are in the car
 Model reading for your children daily
Whatever it Takes!
Library Link: Connecting Students to Adventure, Exploration, & 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.
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. Beth Wiggins is our media assistant.
 What do you like about our school?
The students and the staff.
 What is your favorite childhood book?
The Harry Potter series.
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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